The Freshman: Goni – “To Me”
It’s only the third day of February, how about a new Freshmen feature? If you need a reminder – this is where we spotlight artists who haven’t quite developed a large following yet, and are still working on establishing themselves. Remember it’s important that you, the readers, vote either thumbs up or thumbs down on these posts because this will help us decide which of these artists can graduate from The Freshmen and be a part of the regular rotation of a-Tunes Music News.
Now this isn’t exactly the first time we’ve heard from Goni; he’s graced our website once before by merit of jumping on a remix track with Johnnyphlo last fall. But the NY/NJ artist has continued to branch out on his own under the tutelage of his MUzO counterparts. “To You” is the bi-lingual rapper’s music video debut, a memorable milestone in any artists career. The song utilizes a recognizable sample perhaps best known for it’s use in Kill Bill. When all is said and done, you can see both the areas of promise and areas that could use some polish – but which side of him do you ultimately see prevailing?
This is a democratic process, so exercise your right to vote by clicking thumbs up or thumbs down. With enough positive votes outweighing the negative, you’ll see and hear more from Goni on our site. On the flip side, a lack of interest and we’ll have to keep going without the new rapper. So, what’ll it be?
Stream ‘The Wonder Girls’ Movie Now on Teen Nick
As previously reported, The Wonder Girls had their very own Cable TV movie special on TeenNick that debuted earlier tonight (featuring their new single “The DJ is Mine“. If you missed it or don’t have the faintest clue what channel TeenNick is on your box, then no worries because it is already up for streaming from their site! Check out the movie below and let us know how you think the South Korean Pop group fared in their Silver screen debut!
BTS footage can be found after the break!
Drunken Fists Returns with “M.O.P.E.D (Mind On Paper Everyday)” ft Set2
We haven’t seen or heard from Canada’s Drunken Fists collective in quite some time, but the crew has made a comeback with a new song – “”M.O.P.E.D (Mind On Paper Everyday)”, featuring Set2 and production by KeenoTherapy. Those who like that late 90′s/early 2000′s underground type of sound may appreciate this track, if so you can grab it as a free DL here.
Erika David Posts Up the Typography Lyric Video for “Get Right”
Those that checked out Erika David‘s mixtape, Under the Covers, may recall the song “Get Right” – one of the more bass heavy tracks with a little bit of attitude. Well Erika has proclaimed it to be one of her favorite cuts from the project and has put together a kinetic typography lyric video to help promote it. It’s not an official music video, but it’ll have to do for now!
D-Pryde Featured in XXL (February/March)
D-Pryde has found himself gracing the pages of the national Hip-Hop magazine publication, XXL. But this time, the young MC has been given the upgrade treatment, where he’s progressed from the short blurb of last time to a small article in Show & Prove. He posted the above image on various social networks with the following statement:
From being in a tiny section of “The Break”, to having my own article for the “Show & Prove” section in XXL Magazine. Progression will always be key. Thank you to everybody who has lifted me up to here, even the people who’ve never believed. I don’t live in forgiveness but I live in acceptance.
I’m here because of my talent of course, and I do care about myself. But at the end of the day my people, my fans, and my family brought me here and I’ll never lose way of that…This means more to me than you think. It’s not the end though.
I might not have much money to spend around but I have a pack of misunderstood kids I call fans, my family, my team, and my girl. S’all I need.
Thank you…I’m way too happy right now.
Posted in front of SONNY’S! I’m so Brampton it’s a DAMN SHAME!
NEXT UP, THE COVER!
The kid is makings moves, and I respect that. Let’s hope he does make it on to the cover!
Passport: Brian Joo x Flowsix Release MV for “Let This Die”
Two artists from the states have teamed up for a new pop single called “Let This Die”. The song is off of Brian’s latest EP, Reborn Part 1. Flowsik (of Aziatix) provides the guest rap vocals to make what is ultimately a catchy Pop/R&B tune. I could do without the autotune on Flow’s parts though – and it’s a shame he’s a no show in the video. Either way, check out the visuals below.
The International Cover/Remix Round-Up 2/2/12
We decided to go international with this round-up. Each of these songs are from Asian countries and covered by some of your favorite stateside artists. K-Pop? J-Pop? C-Pop? It’s all here, plus multiple genres are represented too – so you get double the variety. 1 Million Bonus points if you can understand every word sung in these songs!
Phil Good of Rooftop Pursuit “내겐 너니깐” by Hyorin of Sistar
Dawen Covers “稻香 翻唱版” by Jay Chou
Snapshot: Kelly Ripa Joins Girls Generation?
Girls Generation x Kelly Ripa
You gotta love it when TV hosts have a little fun with their guests. By now I imagine many of you have seen the two US television debut performances by South Korean Pop group, Girls Generation. Well earlier today, Kelly Ripa tweeted a photoof her and the girls on the set of her daytime talk show. It remains to be seen what, if any lasting impact the group will have on the music scene, but it must have been an exciting past 24 hours for them!
Lyricks Features for G2 on “It’s My Thing”
Lyricks decided to take things in a multi-lingual route with this new collab with Korean-speaking G2. They each take two verses a piece with G taking providing the bi-lingual raps on a track called “It’s My Thing” – with a music video to boot. The video is a mildly entertaining watch, though the song itself is the stronger of the two mediums.
Check Out a Snippet of Joseph Vincent’s New Song – “S.A.D. (Single Awareness Day)”
In Valentine’s related news, with the Hallmark holiday quickly approaching it’s only appropriate that songs start to appear focused on the event. But the latest from Joseph Vincent isn’t exactly the expected, lovey-dovey track you’d think it to be. This one is called “S.A.D. (Single Awareness Day)”, with an official music video coming out in the next week or so. He also revealed the title to his upcoming debut album, Blue Skies. Stay with us for continued coverage on Mr. Vincent.
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