100's - IVRY

Today I stumbled upon an up and coming rapper from Berkeley, CA that is single-handedly pumping funk back into west coast hip-hop. He follows along the path that OutKast blazed in the 90's and picks up where they left off by putting a fresh spin on an old school sound. Let me be the first to introduce to you 100s and his latest release, called IVRY.

This mixtape is so good because of the way 100s can switch between his soul/funk vibe and making some harder rap songs that make you wanna say "uhhhhhhh!" It is nice to have that variety, especially when he is able to do both ends of the spectrum so well. For example, the first song off the tape, Inglish Outro, goes hard. It is a solid statement song that lets you know that he isn't here to fuck around. 100s means business.



On the flip side, there are tracks like Fuckin Around that channel the likes of OutKast mixed with old school Mac Dre. The funky beat and the vocal layering in the chorus make this an ultimate throwback tune. I feel like I'm cruising around The City (my Bay Area natives know what I mean) in my scraper straight mackin! Get right to Fuckin Around below.



Another amazing track from IVRY is Slide On Ya. This is the lead single off of the release, and rightfully so. The beat is impeccable, the verses from 100s are smooth and the chorus ties the whole thing together in a cool way that is slightly reminiscent of Kendrick Lamar. Check out Slide On Ya below.



The last song that is definitely worth mentioning is the fan favorite, Ten Freaky Hoes. This track is like 90's anthem Mambo No. 5 if it were written by Too $hort. It is a list of descriptions depicting some of his sexual encounters with various women. Needless to say, it is an entertaining listen. Check it out for yourself below.


If I could post every song from this release, I would. They are all excellent. The best part: it is up for free download! Make sure you follow him on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date with all of his music.

Enjoy! <3

G-Eazy - Far Alone Ft. Jay Ant

We just witnessed the world premiere of G-Eazy's first single off his upcoming debut album These Things Happen called 'Far Alone' featuring Jay Ant! I have been following G-Eazy since The Outsider' and I must say, I LOVE how far he has come since then. This new track is legit! His laidback west coast style really shows through on this single and, as a bay area resident during my youth as well, I love it! Mac Dre would be proud.

The new video is about his youth growing up in Berkeley, CA and the life he lead to get him where he is today. G-Eazy says “I’ve been rapping and making beats since I was young so it was important for me to incorporate the influence of the Bay Area into what my sound has evolved into. This project marks the next chapter to me; a lot of reflection on everything that got me here, for better or for worse.” Check out the video below!

I cannot wait to hear his full length debut! These Things Happen will drop in February 2014. 'Like' him on Facebook to keep up with any tour dates in your area or new music from this rising Bay Area star!

FREE DOWNLOAD HERE: Far Alone Feat. Jay Ant

Enjoy! <3