the chuckness

Big Sean just dropped his most recent mixtape today, titled Finally Famous Vol. 3… it features tons of big names, from Drake to Mike Posner. I haven’t made it through the whole thing yet, but I hit this track first (due to the Chiddy Bang feature) and was immediately into it. Xaphoon stirs up a ridiculous beat as always, and Chiddy jumps on the track to add some of his flair. Definitely worth picking up, and download the mixtape in it’s entirety below. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Big Sean (feat. Chiddy) – Too Fake (produced by … Continue reading →

This past Monday night was a hell of an experience. Jimbo and I got to shoot the shit a little bit with Chiddy Bang and XV at Karmaloop on Newbury St. before we went over to their concert at Harper’s Ferry in Boston…which was beyond awesome. It’s always a plus when the guys behind your favorite music of the moment are actually humble, appreciative people. They’re just a couple of bros that are riding out the momentum they’ve built for themselves. (Hit the read more button for the rest of the story and exclusive footage)

For the loyal fanbase out there, I’m working a lot during the daytime this summer, so I’m lacking the free time to post that I used to have during the college glory days.  This summer, I’ll be posting more at night, so check the site after the sun sets if you need some of my style.  This past week I’ve been trying to get re-adjusted to my summer schedule, so apologies for the lack of posts…but there has been a ton of good music going around so I have some gems up my sleeve.  Finally, I did change my name … Continue reading →

Chiddy Bang just dropped their newest mixtape, Air Swell, and as usual, it delivers.  Several of the tracks had previously leaked, so unfortunately it’s only got three or four fresh ones that are new to our ears.  Nevertheless, their new jams instantly have taken over my iTunes, and they have me beyond excited for their debut album.  Xaphoon Jones is undoubtedly one of the most talented producers out there, and Chiddy’s flow has gotten consistently better.  They’ve taken the blogosphere by storm, and with their debut album, this duo will officially take over the music industry.  Check out one of … Continue reading →

This is a dope mixtape featuring some unreleased and exclusive tracks  from a bunch of artists who are performing at the SXSW. Via Elitaste. Featuring unreleased, exclusive tracks from Mike Posner, Wale, Glitch Mob, 2AM Club, Outasight, Asher Roth, PRGz, Curren$y, All Out, Bad Rabbits, Chester French, XV, Estate, Gigamesh, Discotech and more. Download: Benzi “The Elitaste SXSW Mixtape” Here are some of my favorites: Mike Posner-Cooler Than Me (Skeet Skeet Remix) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Tinie Tempah & Chiddy Bang- Pass Out Remix [Audio clip: view full post to listen] J. Cole- Lights Please (XV Remix) … Continue reading →

The legend behind Chiddy Bang,Xaphoon Jones, is on the scene again with his wild remixes. Here he takes Birdman, Drake & Lil Wayne’s horrendously popular “Money To Blow” and ices it out. As Tow said previously, prepare yourself for Chiddy Bang’s upcoming EP, which drops later this month. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Money To Blow (Xaphoon Jones Remix)

A couple months ago, Xaphoon Jones of Chiddy Bang (who we’re talking about a lot lately) released The Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol 1, an independent effort.  It’s filled with both creative mashups and original material…and in case you let it slip by, here are two standout tracks that brilliantly blend together entirely different songs.  There’s no way in hell Radiohead’s “Reckoner” and Kanye’s “Touch the Sky” should have anything to do with each other, yet Xaphoon seamlessly fuses the two into one.  The production throughout the whole mixtape is outrageous… download it in it’s entirety HERE. [Audio clip: view full … Continue reading →

Notice the white kid to the right.  As Jimbo let us know in our first Chiddy Bang post a while back, his name is Xaphoon Jones, and he’s a legend.  He’s the mastermind behind all of the group’s dynamite beats, and as you can tell, he’s always using absurd samples. This one right here samples Sufjan Stevens’ “Chicago”, a great track by itself.  The kids from Drexel are at it again with “All Things Go”, which will be on their upcoming mixtape The Swelly Express. Xaphoon Jones and Chiddy Bang are about to take over the globe. [Audio clip: view … Continue reading →