Best Ever Albums

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Hayden — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:33:38 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 12/19/2013 17:33

My list of the 15 best mixtapes of the year 😄

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Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

GeevyDallas — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 22:26:36 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 12/15/2013 03:26

. hh

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Anonymous — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:42:14 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/14/2013 23:42

an_outlaw wrote:

2013 was a good year.

Best summary I've seen yet.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

bongritsu — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 14:29:49 GMT

Author: bongritsu

Posted: 12/14/2013 19:29

GeevyDallas wrote:

Lil B - Pretty Young Thug (although his 2013 tapes have been major let downs, going a whole year without a classic from Lil B is almost unthinkable)

I actually agree, but lil b is gonna drop 05 fuck em soon to save the game.

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The cuts from it are really good. I think it will be a very rare release

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Norman Bates — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 13:31:32 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 12/14/2013 18:31

GeevyDallas wrote:

Geevy's top 10 hip hop mixtapes of 2013 (including download links)

10. Young Thug - 1017 Thug
This ain't for the faint hearted, what Future would sound like had Gucci recruited him.
9. Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Kismet
This is probably the most interesting selection of beats released together on a mixtape or album this year, the reason it ain't higher is simply because I've been neglecting it, must rectify that. There's also an extended version that I ain't listened to yet too.
8. Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap
If you're reading this you've already ehard Acid Rap, move along now.
7. Nell - The Revolution '94
The first Raider Klan album to appear on the list, they had a really great year, despite all the fallings out and members leaving. This one is the most confident album by the crew yet, soem genuine bangers lie within. Who Want It is one of the tracks of the year.
6. Lil Herb & Lil Bibby - Heir Apparents
Lil Bibby is the best rapper from Chicago dropping music at the moment (his Free Crack mixtape is great too, it ain't on the list because I've gave it a couple of listens), Lil Herb is cool too. This is a collection of great Drill tunes, that are quite literally sound tracking a war. I see a lot of Boy In Da Corner Dizzee Rascal in Lil Bibby, he's trapped by his surroundings, seeing everything that is fucked up around him and documenting it in his music. I look like a menace to society nodding my head and swinging my hands jogging to this too.
5. Amber London - Tru 2 Tha Phonk
Raider Klan's best shot of breaking the mainstream, this album is fucking scary, I didn't realise girls could be gangsters too. If you're a 3 Six Mafia fan, this one is for you. Over teh 26 tracks she gives you everything, from smoke out anthems to turnt up bangers. Willin 2 Die is one of the best tracks of the year too
4. Tink - Boss Up
Tink's my boo, she's the only thing i've been listening to in the last week. Kilo, Versace (Remix) and the Young Chop produced More are fucking killer tracks. She's gonna be huge, get in early so you can be all I told you so come the time she tops 2014 lists.
3. Cakes Da Killa - The Eulogy
This dude can rap, like really, really good. I was in awe the first time I played this. He's definitely the best of the 'queer rappers', and the most slept on. He's funny, clever and has a great ear for beats, you should really download it right now.
2. Yung Lean - Unknown Death 2002
Haters gon hate. The best selection of beats ever assembled on a mixtape (that's right, I said it), and the raps actually add to it. At first I was wary, but then I came to the conclusion he's just a kid making music with his friends, having fun, and he created something special. I've listened to this mixtape through more than anything else this year, creates a vibe like nothing else. All the accusations of him bastardizing hip hop culture are completely idiotic too I might add.
1. Key Nyata - The Shadowed Diamond
The most polished Raider Klan release yet, I thought it wouldn't compliment their whole vibe, but it actually works really well. Actually being able to make out what he's saying adds a lot to it. Lyrically one of the years best albums(although i'm not really about that life) and great production. YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS.

I'm going to go through some honourable emntions too, not linking them though as it'll take to much time.

Lil Bibby - Free Crack
Lil Durk - Signed To The Streets
Gucci Mane - He dropped about 12 mixtapes this year, they all sound exactly the same, just pick a random one.
The Devil - Harbinger
Le1f - Fly Zone
Future & Freeband Gang - The Movie
Rome Fortune - Beautiful Pimp
Freindzone - Kuchbiru Network 3
Tree - Sunday School 2
Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips 2
Main Attrakionz - Mondre & Squadda dropped loads of stuff this year, if you're a fan get on them, i still need to listen to some of it too
Lil Pain - When Thugs Cry
TRPL BLK - Big Dick Niggas Eat Pussy Too
Roc Marciano - The Pimpire Strikes Back
Don Christian - The Wayfayer
Migos - Young Rich Niggas
King L - Jeep Music
Katie Got Bandz - Drillary Clinton
Young Scooter - Street Lottery
Kevin Gates - Both his mixtapes this year are dope
Lil B - Pretty Young Thug (although his 2013 tapes have been major let downs, going a whole year without a classic from Lil B is almost unthinkable)

There's loads more too, really great year for hip hop.

Thanks! Heard only one or two. Amber London's mixtape is awesome.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Anonymous — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:54:12 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/14/2013 17:54

2013 was a good year.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

GeevyDallas — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:52:55 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 12/14/2013 17:52

Geevy's top 10 hip hop mixtapes of 2013 (including download links)

10. Young Thug - 1017 Thug
This ain't for the faint hearted, what Future would sound like had Gucci recruited him.
9. Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Kismet
This is probably the most interesting selection of beats released together on a mixtape or album this year, the reason it ain't higher is simply because I've been neglecting it, must rectify that. There's also an extended version that I ain't listened to yet too.
8. Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap
If you're reading this you've already ehard Acid Rap, move along now.
7. Nell - The Revolution '94
The first Raider Klan album to appear on the list, they had a really great year, despite all the fallings out and members leaving. This one is the most confident album by the crew yet, soem genuine bangers lie within. Who Want It is one of the tracks of the year.
6. Lil Herb & Lil Bibby - Heir Apparents
Lil Bibby is the best rapper from Chicago dropping music at the moment (his Free Crack mixtape is great too, it ain't on the list because I've gave it a couple of listens), Lil Herb is cool too. This is a collection of great Drill tunes, that are quite literally sound tracking a war. I see a lot of Boy In Da Corner Dizzee Rascal in Lil Bibby, he's trapped by his surroundings, seeing everything that is fucked up around him and documenting it in his music. I look like a menace to society nodding my head and swinging my hands jogging to this too.
5. Amber London - Tru 2 Tha Phonk
Raider Klan's best shot of breaking the mainstream, this album is fucking scary, I didn't realise girls could be gangsters too. If you're a 3 Six Mafia fan, this one is for you. Over teh 26 tracks she gives you everything, from smoke out anthems to turnt up bangers. Willin 2 Die is one of the best tracks of the year too
4. Tink - Boss Up
Tink's my boo, she's the only thing i've been listening to in the last week. Kilo, Versace (Remix) and the Young Chop produced More are fucking killer tracks. She's gonna be huge, get in early so you can be all I told you so come the time she tops 2014 lists.
3. Cakes Da Killa - The Eulogy
This dude can rap, like really, really good. I was in awe the first time I played this. He's definitely the best of the 'queer rappers', and the most slept on. He's funny, clever and has a great ear for beats, you should really download it right now.
2. Yung Lean - Unknown Death 2002
Haters gon hate. The best selection of beats ever assembled on a mixtape (that's right, I said it), and the raps actually add to it. At first I was wary, but then I came to the conclusion he's just a kid making music with his friends, having fun, and he created something special. I've listened to this mixtape through more than anything else this year, creates a vibe like nothing else. All the accusations of him bastardizing hip hop culture are completely idiotic too I might add.
1. Key Nyata - The Shadowed Diamond
The most polished Raider Klan release yet, I thought it wouldn't compliment their whole vibe, but it actually works really well. Actually being able to make out what he's saying adds a lot to it. Lyrically one of the years best albums(although i'm not really about that life) and great production. YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS.

I'm going to go through some honourable emntions too, not linking them though as it'll take to much time.

Lil Bibby - Free Crack
Lil Durk - Signed To The Streets
Gucci Mane - He dropped about 12 mixtapes this year, they all sound exactly the same, just pick a random one.
The Devil - Harbinger
Le1f - Fly Zone
Future & Freeband Gang - The Movie
Rome Fortune - Beautiful Pimp
Freindzone - Kuchbiru Network 3
Tree - Sunday School 2
Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips 2
Main Attrakionz - Mondre & Squadda dropped loads of stuff this year, if you're a fan get on them, i still need to listen to some of it too
Lil Pain - When Thugs Cry
TRPL BLK - Big Dick Niggas Eat Pussy Too
Roc Marciano - The Pimpire Strikes Back
Don Christian - The Wayfayer
Migos - Young Rich Niggas
King L - Jeep Music
Katie Got Bandz - Drillary Clinton
Young Scooter - Street Lottery
Kevin Gates - Both his mixtapes this year are dope
Lil B - Pretty Young Thug (although his 2013 tapes have been major let downs, going a whole year without a classic from Lil B is almost unthinkable)

There's loads more too, really great year for hip hop.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

meruizh — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:32:18 GMT

Author: meruizh

Posted: 12/14/2013 02:32

Hayden wrote:

Darkside - Paper Trails

Pop/R&B?????

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

HigherThanTheSun — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:37:34 GMT

Author: HigherThanTheSun

Posted: 12/14/2013 00:37

Hayden wrote:

Link

This was a guilty pleasure of mine this year 8-[

Ooh yes that easily could've made the list.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

MrFrogger — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:04:08 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 12/14/2013 00:04

Hayden wrote:

And I took it out of the 'drafts+loops+ideas' thing (or whatever order it was in). Which I recommend..

Ah, that makes sense, I still have the single version from adult swim, haven't listened to the mediafire thing FlyLo just dropped, which I probably should.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Hayden — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:02:40 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 12/14/2013 00:02

MrFrogger wrote:

Actually the main artist is credited as Captain Murphy, Doom is credited as Viktor Vaughn, and Thundercat is also featured. So much room for confusion. But yeah, it's a killer track.

Oh, forgot it was Viktor Vaughn 😕 I knew that. MF DOOM has too many alter ego's 🤣 I think he has 3 or 4.

And I took it out of the 'drafts+loops+ideas' thing (or whatever order it was in). Which I recommend.

But yeah, great track.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Hayden — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:58:49 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 12/13/2013 23:58

HigherThanTheSun wrote:

Shitty radio pop top 10, excluding Get Lucky and Blurred Lines for obviousness.
1 Duke Dumont - Need U (100%)
2 Ben Pearce - What I Might Do
3 Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me
4 Disclosure - White Noise
5 Storm Queen - Look Right Through (MK Remix)
6 Breach - Jack
7 Hot Natured featuring Anabel Englund - Reverse Skydiving
8 Zinc - Only For Tonight
9 Showtek ft. We Are Loud & Sonny Wilson - Booyah
10 Naughty Boy - La La La ft. Sam Smith

Link

This was a guilty pleasure of mine this year 😨

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

MrFrogger — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:58:45 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 12/13/2013 23:58

Hayden wrote:

Flying Lotus - Between Villains (Ft. Earl Sweatshirt, MF Doom & Captain Murphy)

Actually the main artist is credited as Captain Murphy, Doom is credited as Viktor Vaughn, and Thundercat is also featured. So much room for confusion. But yeah, it's a killer track.

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

HigherThanTheSun — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:49:32 GMT

Author: HigherThanTheSun

Posted: 12/13/2013 23:49

Shitty radio pop top 10, excluding Get Lucky and Blurred Lines for obviousness.
1 Duke Dumont - Need U (100%)
2 Ben Pearce - What I Might Do
3 Chris Malinchak - So Good To Me
4 Disclosure - White Noise
5 Storm Queen - Look Right Through (MK Remix)
6 Breach - Jack
7 Hot Natured featuring Anabel Englund - Reverse Skydiving
8 Zinc - Only For Tonight
9 Showtek ft. We Are Loud & Sonny Wilson - Booyah
10 Naughty Boy - La La La ft. Sam Smith

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Norman Bates — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:00:15 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 12/13/2013 21:00

lethalnezzle wrote:

I might add a written roundup of something at some point, but until then here's a musical roundup, split up into three themed discs. Think of it as a cutesy pre-first date mixtape from me to all of you.

2013 Roundup:
Disc One - The Show
Disc Two - The After-Party
Disc Three - The Hotel Lobby

Man, thanks like 1000 times thanks. Love ya

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Hayden — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 11:47:13 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 12/13/2013 16:47

Under-rated essential songs from 2013 by relatively known artists, sorted into genres 😄

Folk
Bill Callahan - The Sing
Keaton Henson - You
Courtney Barnett - Avant Gardener

Hip-hop
Vic Mensa - Orange Soda
Young Fathers - I Heard
Drake - Tuscan Leather
Chance The Rapper - Good Ass Intro
Flying Lotus - Between Villains (Ft. Earl Sweatshirt, MF Doom & Captain Murphy)

Electronic
Son Lux - Lost It To Trying
Psapp - Everything Belongs To The Sun
Bib - Take Me Heart
Dillion Francis - Without You
Internet - Parters In Crime Pt. II
Roosevelt - Elliot

Pop/ R&B
Autre Ne Veut - Counting
Jenny Hval - Mephisto In The Water
MO - Never Wanna Know
Sean Nicholas Savage - She Looks Like You
Darkside - Paper Trails
FKA Twigs - Water Me
Jai Paul - Track 2 (Str8 Outta Mumbai)

Rock
Ariel Pink & Jorge Elbrecht - Hang On To Life
Moonface - November 2011
Veronica Falls - Teenage
King Krule - Easy Easy

Re: BEA 2013 Roundups

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:02:28 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 12/13/2013 15:02

I might add a written roundup of something at some point, but until then here's a musical roundup, split up into three themed discs. Think of it as a cutesy pre-first date mixtape from me to all of you.

2013 Roundup:
Disc One - The Show
Disc Two - The After-Party
Disc Three - The Hotel Lobby

BEA 2013 Roundups

GeevyDallas — Fri, 6 Dec 2013 11:05:50 GMT

Author: GeevyDallas

Posted: 12/06/2013 16:05

Inspired by lethal's epic post summarizing 2012 in hip-hop, I think it would be great if we could post our own summaries for 2013. It can be a roundup in whatever way you want, however you want, as long as it's about music released in 2013. Month by month, genre by genre, discovery by discovery, anything.

I'll do something later on, just thought i'd post early so when I can come back i'll have something to read 😁