A CHALLENGER APPEARS!

Greetings and salutations, all! BeatsByBAGS reporting in, the newest contributor to RapMaticJM. Just your friendly neighborhood Rapper/Producer/Videogame-Soundtrack-Composer. While working on my second mixtape and the OST to an as-yet-untitled iOS project, I've also spent a good portion of my free time maneuvering through the blogosphere, looking for the best of what hip-hop blogs (from the "mainstream" to the "underground", from the roota to the toota, and everything in between) had to offer. Jon Supreme saw my constant reposts on Facebook, and offered me a much more viable place to post what I enjoyed; RapMaticJM. Hats off to Jon for that. As to what to expect from me and my posts, I'm going to be posting material I consider underappreciated, overlooked, or just plain GOOD. That is all. Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. just feel free to comment on any of my posts, as I'll be responding regularly.

Marco - Finish (Mixtape)

I'm very excited to be posting this. I had the luxury of listening to this project a few months ago, and instantly falling in love with it. The production, rapping, and mixing was entirely done by Marco. Because of the great artistry, and package, I'm bestowing this the COP badge of approval. Hop over the link below, and be sure to catch Bags as he joins the RapMaticJM team.

Download: Marco - Finish (Mixtape)

Interview: Bones

We got the privlege to sit down and talk with artist on the rise, Bones. We touched on some of his recent work like Cracker, and what to expect on his next project PaidProgramming. We also diverted a bit away from Hip-Hop and got into some of his favorite Post-Hardcore bands that heavily influenced projects such as Cracker.  More after the Jump

DOOM O's Breakfast Cereal

I had the privilege of being involved with this incredibly dope school project shot for a cinematography class. The commercial and cereal are both inspired by everyone's favorite masked emcee, complete with his image and music. Mm..DOOM O's, the breakfast of villains.

RayBann - HOPI (MIXTAPE)

 

 

When I checked the Rapmatic inbox this submission stuck out to me because of it's title, "HOPI". My ever growing admiration of the Native American culture is up in my ranks of interests right behind music. So the fact that RayBann was able to incorporate such a peaceful tribe as the Hopi in his mixtape was enough for me to take a listen. I must say that this Detroit up and comer has some dope tracks on his hands and if I were you I'd be on the lookout for his music in the future. Download the mixtape below and remember, peace, love, and respect.

 

Download : RayBann - HOPI

HIGHxMIGHTY : Live @ Shakas on 3/27/13

 

Best believe the spitters of HIGHxMIGHTY are gonna put on a dope show. I wish I could attend but that'd be a dumb long trek to VA. So for all of you in the area I HIGHLY recommend you make your way to this show. Plus how could you pass up on such a low cost for ill ass music? Peace, love, and respect.

Local Spotlight - Carrot Juice Clothing x Oj Curry

First met Oj Curry in high school during the start of the fitted clothing phase. You know, those days when you had the freshest Jays and a shirt to match and you were deemed to be fly. Well, while most were caught up in the aforementioned wave the homie Oj carved his own lane. Everyone would be at the mall copping two or three hundred dollar pairs of jeans while he'd be at the local thrift spot picking out the illest pieces of clothing. So it comes as no surprise that he now puts his eye for fashion to work. He has released some clothing and promises to release more shortly which is great for the world because his shit is dope. Follow him on twitter @juiiceflow for any and all updates on new releases. Peace, love, and respect.