David: Frank Ocean x Lonny Breaux (Mixtape)

This has been out for a minute now, but I've talked to a lot of people and they seem to not know about it, so I'm throwing it up on TKFV for everyone to download that hasn't gotten it. The guys over at KanyeToThe.com compiled this mixtape together with 63 unreleased tracks pre-nostalgia/ultra so if you can’t get enough of Frank Ocean, then you should definitely get The Lonny Breaux Collection. A little fact too, Lonny Breaux was the alias Frank used before he went by Frank Ocean. Download it all below!

Download here - Hulkshare

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David: Two New Songs From Dave Raps

Dave Raps

Here are two new tracks from the homie Dave Raps. The first track he goes over Frank Ocean's track "Swim Good," which is also one of my favorite songs from Frank's nostalgia/ultra album. The second track he is featured on Mick Stillz, "Kick It," which will be featured on part 2 of Mick's Neighborhood Nerd mixtape series alongside DJ Ill Will. Out of both of these, "Swim Good," is my favorite, but regardless both these songs are dope. Check them out below:

Swim Good by Frank Ocean featuring Dave Raps


Download here - Hulkshare

Kick It by Mick Stillz featuring Dave Raps


Download here - Hulkshare

http://www.daveraps.com
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David: Los Angeles, Ditto, OFWGKTA, & The Grammys

Los Angeles

Yes, I know it's been weeks and I've been promising this post, but things have been so hectic lately that I haven't been able to get to it until now. This is Ditto's trip to Los Angeles featuring our homies in OFWGKTA and the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Friday

To start, Alan South and I got into Los Angeles on Friday, February 11th and of course had to make the first stop at the famous In & Out right by the airport.  For those of you who don't know In & Out... I'm really really sorry, but it is the best thing to hit the United States. This trip was Alan's first time out west so it was also his first time to an In & Out. The reaction was priceless. Check it out below:

After In & Out we retreated to our hotel where we hung out for awhile before figuring out our plans. Within an hour or so we went to Taco from OFWGKTA's house, which is also the location where all the OF rap albums and mixtapes have been recorded. When we got there I was introduced to Syd (also Taco's sister), Mike G, and the homie Toony TuneS, which was funny because neither of us realized who each other were until afterwards haha. Alan South, Taco, and myself had a long conversation about what seemed like everything from us, to OF, to girls, to music, and life in general. That whole conversation and atmosphere to begin with at the studio made me realize how smart and put together OF is about everything they do. Below is a little video of the recording booth where all the OF albums were made. It's a little hard to understand what's going on in the video, but Taco is explaining all the graffiti on the wall from meanings, to when they were drawn, etc. Check it out below:

After Taco's Alan and I went to meet up with our homie Anwar, who is also the manager of Casey Veggies. Some of you may recognize the name Anwar from Tyler's recent song Yonker's where he says,

"Rappin' as I'm mockin' deaf rock stars

Wearin' synthetic wigs made of Anwar's dreadlocks"

He was also in our Two Kids From Vermont vs Los Angeles video last year.

He invited us to a Stone Throws event on Hollywood Boulevard at this store called Freak City, but by the time we got there it was already pretty late so we didn't stay for too long. The scene was pretty cool though and there was a good amount of people even at the time we arrived.

From there we went back to the hotel to start over.

Saturday


On Saturday, Taco invited us to hang out at their normal spot where Gray and I met them last year. Pretty much all of the artists from OFWGKTA were there except for Hodgy Beats (who I met quickly last year at the Diddy Riese event with Johnny Cupcakes), Syd, Mike G, and Frank Ocean. I did get to see Tyler, The Creator again though and shot a quick video of him, which you can check out below:

Unlike what many people might think about OFWGKTA and their personalities, these kids are some of the funniest people I have ever hung out with in my life. I don't think I went a moment without laughing the whole time I was there because something funny was always being said or happening. 

As the day went on though, Alan and I met up with my good friend Aaron Rovner who is a student at USC. We spent the rest of the night with him going to some USC parties and just catching up. Rovner was the lead trumpet player in my Jazz Band two years ago when he was a senior and I was a sophomore. I saw him last year in February as well during Gray and I's trip to LA. This time around though there was definitely a lot more going on and Alan and I returned back to our hotel tired and ready to start the next day... Grammy day.

Sunday

53rd Annual Grammy Awards Ticket

On Sunday, Alan and I spent the beginning of the day getting ready for the Grammy Awards, which my very good friend Mei Mei Zeprun invited us out to. We arrived at the Staples Center and the day really began. 

Staples Center

Our first stop was the red carpet, which unfortunately I did not snap any pictures while I was on it, but Alan, Mei Mei, and I were able to walk with some of the worlds biggest stars. After the carpet we went inside, where the show began.

Inside the Staples Center

There's not much there is to say about the Grammys because I'm guessing many of you watched them on TV at home. The show is pretty much the same, of course, besides the awkward commercial breaks in the middle where they countdown warning everyone that the show is about to go live and everyone needs to get back to their seats. Also if you're sitting close enough that you're on TV they send in extras to fill your seats so that the crowd doesn't look empty when you get up to go somewhere. Below are some videos shot by Mei Mei Zeprun on her iPhone below though. Check them all out:

This was the opening

Rihanna & Eminem performing "Love the Way You Lie"

Katy Perry performing "Teenage Dream"

Dr. Dre & Eminem performing "I Need A Doctor"

Drake & Rihanna performing "What's My Name"

Me, Mei Mei Zeprun, & Alan South

Ditto

And that's pretty much Ditto's trip to Los Angeles back in February. Yes, once again I know a long time ago, but I finally put the post up for everyone to read here at TKFV.

Huge thanks to Mei Mei Zeprun for making this trip possible in the first place and also a shout out to the homies in OFWGKTA for letting us kick it with them again. 

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David: Back in the U.S.A.

Now that I'm back in the U.S.A. expect to see a post about my Los Angeles trip including pictures, videos, and a little summary. I had no time to work on it while I was out in Spain because of everything that I was doing, but I promise I'll put something up soon enough! Hope everyone had an awesome weekend!

To hold everyone over though here's a little list of things I've been listening to lately. Click the captions to download:

Nostalgia by Frank Ocean (Album)

Causers of This by Toro Y Moi (Album)

Donald Trump by Mac Miller (Single)

French (Toro Y Moi Remix) by Tyler, The Creator (Single)

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David: OFWGKTA on MTV

Taco & Tyler, the Creator from OFWGKTA

For those of you that are not following OFWGKTA I think it's time you do. It's crazy to think after knowing them for one year and seeing them the weekend I was out for the Grammy's in Los Angeles how much of a buzz they have generated throughout the whole United States. From Kanye West tweeting Tyler's "Yonkers" as the best music video of 2011 (which recently hit over 1 million views in just one week), to the Jimmy Fallon performance, and now MTV. OFWGKTA has made more than a name for themselves and continues to keep pushing their music into the minds of America and even the whole world. They are here to stay and from the looks of it, it'll be for a long time.

Below is the full MTV Interview of OFWGKTA featured on television two days ago (2/24/11). Check it out below and see why these kids are the next big thing in all of music:



Hit the jump to see the video footage from Jimmy Fallon and the Yonkers' music video.




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David: Toony TuneS' New Track, Zodiaction (Download)

The homie Toony TuneS', who I actually met at the Odd Future studio out in Los Angeles last weekend (both of us didn't realize it till later, which was pretty funny), just released a new track called "Zodiation." The songs co-produced by PROduce and Michael Uzowuru. It will also be released on a double EP with Toony TuneS and The Bully with production by PROduce on, TheManWithThreeNameS EP, dropping in March! Listen and download the song below:

 

Download here - Mediafire

http://toony.bandcamp.com

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David: OFWGKTA Featured On The Berrics' Text Yoself Beefo Yo Wreck Yoself

This is way too funny. OFWGKTA. Check it out below:


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David: The Jet Age Of Tomorrow x The Journey To The 5th Echelon (Album Download)

As a DJ, conga player, piano player, and producer I'd like to start off by saying this is something on a whole new level. The musicianship put into the production of this album is absolutely amazing. This album sounds like an orchestra sent on a ride through space and welcomes every listener a seat on the journey. A little bit of hip-hop, electronic, jazz, and Latin music can be found in this album. But simply put this genre of music is just The Jet Age of Tomorrow. OFWGKTA

Appearances on the album by Hodgy Beats, Mike G, Wolf Haley, Vince Staples, Om'Mas Keith of Sa-Ra and some production by Tyler, the Creator and Left Brain. Download it below:

Download here - Limelinx

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David: OFWGKTA x Some O.F. Sh*t

Here's a little tape put together of OFWGKTA songs, interviews, remixes, and freestyles you may or may not have heard. Check out the tracklist and download below:

Tracklist:

1. Cult Shit - Tyler, The Creator

2. Inside Of Clouds (Remix) - Tyler, The Creator

3. Mirage (Left Brain Remix) - Left Brain

4. Live - Mike G & Hodgy Beats

5. Session (Re-Up) feat. Hodgy Beats & Mike G - Tyler, The Creator

6. Love In Da Mall - T.T.D.D.

7. Dem Hoes - Tyler, The Creator

8. Fuck Love - Tyler, The Creator

9. Happy Holiday Hoe (2008 YouTube Rip) - Tyler, The Creator

10. Fuck This Christman - Earl Sweatshirt

11. Secret Garden (Freestyle YouTube Rip) - Tyler, The Creator

12. Deerskin - Earl Sweatshirt

13. Tron Cat (C&S)(Snippet) - Tyler, The Creator

14. Who Dat - Hodgy Beats & Domo Genesis

15. Sandwitches - Tyler, The Creator & Hodgy Beats

16. TYB (TAKE YO BITCH) - J. Money & C-Dolla

17. Snakes (Remix) - Tyler, The Creator

18. Let's Dance (2009) - Tyler, The Creator

19. Odd Future on Shade 45 - OFWGKTA

20. One, Two Step (Acapella) - Tyler, The Creator

Download here - Mediafire

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David: OFWGKTA x Bads†anta Show

Hodgy Beats of OFWGKTA

Wednesday night (12/22), OFWGKTA took the stage at the extremely well known Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, California. All the guys in OF have quickly been recognized as some of the best live performers and for good reason. Their shows aren't only sold out every single time, but they capture the crowds attention, get them involved, keep the intensity levels up, and keep them going till the end. Something the hip hop world has really needed for a long time from my personal experiences going to concerts in the past.

Check out the footage below and support the up and coming group, OFWGKTA:




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David: Casey Veggies x Sleeping in Class (Album)

It's been awhile since we saw this guy out in Los Angeles at the CONART party where he gave us a quick freestyle for TKFV. Skip ahead a couple months later and here's Sleeping in Class, which just dropped today. Features from Tyler, the Creator, Nero, Mann, and Skye Townsend. Check the tracklist and download below!

1. Forever (prod. By Beats4Clothes)
2. Ridin’ Roun’ Town (prod. By Brandun Deshay)
3. Hear Me Screamin’ (prod. By Brandun Deshay)
4. Get Through feat. Dom Kennedy (Prod. By THC)
5. 30,000 feat. Nero (prod. By Woody)
6. Loved Then Alone (Prod. By Outbreak)
7. Go Ahead feat. Mann (prod. By J Poundz)
8. Time Flies feat. Skye Townsend (prod. By L.A.U.S.D)
9. Searching (prod. By IMPRM)
10. DTA feat. Tyler, the Creator (prod. By Wolf Haley)
11. Euphoria ll (prod. By Uncle Dave)
12. And Ever (prod. By Ty Cody)

Download here - LimeLinx

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David: Mellowhype x BLACKENEDWHITE (Album)

This is the release of Mellowhype's second album, BLACKENEDWHITE. All tracks are produced by Left Brain as Hodgy Beats goes over the tracks in a darker note than the last album, Yellow/White. Featured are Mike G, Tyler the Creator, Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, and Earl Sweatshirt. Download the album below!

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David: OFWGKTA Live at Low End Theory in Los Angeles

Below are two videos of OFWGKTA's performance at Low End Theory in Los Angeles Wednesday night (10/20). Since the minute Gray and myself met these dudes and started blogging about their music they have come a long way in just a short amount of time. Our support for these guys is through the roof and we're happy to see them getting the support they deserve from the whole world. Look out for these guys in a city near you soon because I highly doubt they'll just be performing in Los Angeles this year. Check out the videos below:

First song of the set. 2:30 = Swag


Montage from the whole concert


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David: MellowHype x Right Here

The group MellowHype (Producer, Left Brain and Rapper, Hodgy Beats) just released their first single, "Right Here," off of their upcoming album, BLACKENEDWHITE, dropping on October 31st. I'm excited to see what is to come from this project. Yellow/White was their first album, which I'm listening to right now, and that blew me away. Right now every dude in Odd Future has left me speechless after every song and every album so I'm hoping to continue it with this one and I have no doubt that it'll happen. Listen and download to, "Right Here," below:

Download here - Usershare

OFWGKTA

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David: Domo Genesis x Rolling Papers (Album)

Domo Genesis, one of the members from OFWGKTA, just released his album, Rolling Papers, last night as a free download. Production is done by Tyler, The Creator And Left Brain. This is some real laid back kick back and relax music. Overall a good project. Download it below:

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David: Tyler, the Creator x VCR (Video)

Tyler, the Creator

This came out a few days ago (as you can see in the photo, May 31st), but I just saw it when it came through my feed on Facebook. This is the official video to Tyler, the Creator's song, "VCR." This dude told me he was really gonna start getting heavily into videography and after seeing a few of his videos all I see is a series of stunning creativity and visually amazing ideas. Why just be a rapper, when you can be everything? Check the video below:

Oddfuture

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David: RADICAL: Nakel Smith (Video)

Above is a video shot by Tyler, the Creator, of Nakel Smith. Tyler sent this over to me awhile ago and I've been meaning to post this. So here I am posting it today and helping show you that OFWGKTA does pretty much everything from music to skateboarding to videos. ENJOY!

Oddfuture.com

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David: OFWGKTA x Radical (Mixtape)

I've been playing this all day, and no doubt I'm digging this a lot. I threw up a single from the tape a couple days ago (Double Cheeseburger) and got a lot of good responses from people about it. So if you liked that or are just curious and want to take a listen I HIGHLY recommend you get this! Tyler the Creator, Domo Genesis, Mike G, Hodgy Beats, Earl Sweatshirt, Left Brain, Jasper and Taco all kill it on this. OFWGKTA! Download it below:

Download here - Megaupload

Check out there website here - Oddfuture

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David: Drop by Earl Sweatshirt

We met this dude out on Fairfax Ave when we were in LA. Sent me the link to download his new song over Rich Boy's Drop, and after giving it a listen I thought it turned out dope. He's set to release an album soon so everyone be on the lookout for that. Download Drop by Earl Sweatshirt Here!

This dude is also in a group called OddFuture. Check their website here!

Gray Update: OddFuture footage from the LA trip coming soon!

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