Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment - Surf (Album)

After months of anticipation and a false promise from Chance The Rapper on April 28 stating Surf would drop within the week, the moment is here. The album by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment is now available to stream and download for free on iTunes, yes free. How one receives news of monumental music releases is always interesting, especially in the day and age of surprise releases. Word-of-mouth, media outlets, or--much to my surprise--Snapchat are all viable options. Around 11pm May 28 Chance tweeted Surf had dropped, at 11:57pm a friend Snapchat'd me making me aware of the news, our historical exchange is featured above.

Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment has put together a sonically enticing and diversifying project. It highlights the live aesthetic the group genuinely embodies. The Fader says of them, "these are the sounds of a pack of band kids who hold Miles Davis, Rich Homie Quan, and Kirk Franklin in similarly high esteem." Chance The Rapper, Donnie Trumpet, Nate Fox, Peter Cottontale, and Stix have made Surf a performance piece everyone should hear live. A plethora of features from artists like J.Cole, Busta Rhymes, Big Sean, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Erykah Badu only expands the reach of the project astronomically. Ladies and gentleman, enjoy Surf below.

Album Credits:

• 1. Miracle — Amanda Baily, Chance The Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, Jeff Gittleman, Lane Beckstrom, Macie Stewart, Nate Fox, Nico Segal, Peter Cottontale, Stix, The Step Kids & Victoria Lee
• 2. Slip Slide — Ady Suleiman, B.o.B, BJ the Chicago Kid, Busta Rhymes, Chance The Rapper, Janelle Monáe, Jeff Gittleman, Nate Fox, Nico Segal, Peter Cottontale, Rob Gueringer, Stix & The O’My’s
• 3. Warm Enough — C SICK, Chance The Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, Harry Hunt Jr., J. Cole, Jeff Gittleman, Knox Fortune, Nate Fox, Nico Segal, Noname Gypsy & Peter Cottontale
• 4. Nothing Came To Me — JP Floyd & Nico Segal
• 5. Wanna Be Cool — Big Sean, Cam Osteen, Carter Lang, Chance The Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, Jack Red, Jeff Gittleman, Jeremih, Kiara Lainer, Kyle, Nate Fox, Nico Segal & Peter Cottontale
• 6. Windows — BJ the Chicago Kid, C SICK, Chance The Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, Francis Farewell Starlite, Jack Red, Jamila Woods, Lane Beckstrom, Liam Cunningham, Macie Stewart, Matt Carrol, Nate Fox, Nico Segal, Peter Cottontale, Raury & Vivian McConnell
• 7. Caretaker — D.R.A.M. & Peter Cottontale
• 8. Just Wait — Cameron Osteen, Carter Lang, Chance The Rapper, Dustin Green, Francis Farewell Starlite, JP Floyd, Nate Fox, Nico Segal & Peter Cottontale
• 9. Familiar — Chance The Rapper, Dustin Green, Ilan Kidron, Jack Red, JP Floyd, King Louie, Nate Fox, Nico Segal, Peter Cottontale, Quavo & Sir The Baptist
• 10. SmthnthtIwnt — Chuck Ellis, Jeff Gittleman, Jenna Jimenez, JP Floyd, Mitchell Owens, Nate Fox, Nico Segal, Peter Cottontale & Saba
• 11. Go — Amanda Bailey, Eryn Allen Kane, Francis Farewell Starlite, Jeff Gittleman, Jesse Boykins III, Joey Purp, Lane Beckstrom, Lili K, Macie Stewart, Mike Golden, Nate Fox, Nico Segal & Peter Cottontale
• 12. Questions — Dustin Green, Jamila Woods, Nate Fox & Nico Segal
• 13. Something Came To Me — Francis Farewell Starlite, Nate Fox, Nico Segal & Peter Cottontale
• 14. Rememory — Ady Suleiman, Chance The Rapper, Dustin Green, Erykah Badu, Nate Fox, Nico Segal & Peter Cottontale
• 15. Sunday Candy — Chance The Rapper, Eryn Allen Kane, Franco Davis, Jack Red, Jamila Woods, JP Floyd, Macie Stewart, Nate Fox, Nico Segal, Patrick Paige, Peter Cottontale, Sima Cunningham & Stix
• 16. Pass The Vibe — Eric Butler, JP Floyd, Nate Fox, Nico Segal & Thadeus Tukes

Ty Dolla $ign ft. Kendrick Lamar and D&D - L.A.

Taylor Gang representative Ty Dolla $ign prepares to release his second studio album, Free TC, which follows his impressive Beach House EP debut. In spirit of promotion the Los Angeles crooner pairs with Compton native and Grammy-nominated songwriting duo BLAQTUXEDO (formerly known as D&D) for a soulful single titled "L.A." Keep tabs on ITR as Ty Dolla's album will drop shortly.

UPDATE: According to DJ Busy of Atlanta Records, "L.A." is a demo leak and sounds nothing like the CDQ version. Complex has the scoop here, stay woke.

Enjoy Two Newer Drake Songs - "Go Out Tonight" & "On A Wave"

Keep your name in the headlines Mr. Drizzy, because you know everyone is listening. Today two new Drake songs have hit the 'net, just days after his "Can I" record leaked. The first, "Go Out Tonight" is a R&B track reminiscent of the Torontonian's "Houstatlantavegas" sound, while "On A Wave" features sultry Tinashe on a melodious honest track. With all the Drake related news and Houston Appreciation Weekend in full swing, let's hope Views From The 6 is prepping for launch shortly. Enjoy the new new below.

Hit-Boy featuring Travis $cott - Go All Night

While VibeRotation 19 expands and diversifies, "Go All Night"-- a new song from Hit-Boy featuring Travis $cott-- reminds us the Fontana, CA native is the best producer in the game. Hit-Boy has a unique sound and it is the definition of consistent. In a beat breakdown video for Beyoncé's "***Flawless" on YouTube he calls it the "Hit-Boy bounce" (believe me when you hear it your body does literally that). Hit made it his signature during his G.O.O.D. music days with Kanye and Jay Z on tracks like the famous "Ni**as in Paris". Range, versatility, and added continuity is essential in the music industry, Hit-Boy fused his bounce with New York's boom-bap style Joey Bada$$ masters in their joint song "Belly Of The Beast". Exposure to the heavyweights he has befriended only produces more success and expansion, his Hits Since '87 squad will be the first to tell you. Hit-Boy has also stepped in front of the mic proving he can rap and perfect his production craft, using HS87's debut album We The Plug and work with rap contemporaries Audio Push as prime evidence. Today he delivers his iconic sound again, accompanied by partner in crime Travis $cott, in celebration of his 28th birthday. Listen for the duo's chemistry as Hit-Boy explained to The Fader, "Trav and I have a crazy creative energy together. That's why it feels like a party." Enjoy "Go All Night" below, Happy Birthday!

VibeRotation 19

Continuing with the eclectic vibes that were masterfully put together in last week's "Chillin' Me Softly" playlist is the nineteenth installment of VibeRotation.  With many different genres intermingling with this rotation, there was a decided choice to  transition from the harder bass-hitting hip hop tracks to the more house and pop bass lines that are heard throughout this 17-track playlist.  While this iteration stays current with Tyga's new track and a Diplo remix to Rihanna's "B*tch Better Have My Money", it also travels back in time to feature songs/renditions from Mobb Deep, Frankie Beverly, Diana Ross, and Jamiroquai.  Enjoy VibeRotation 19 below and be sure to check out our SoundCloud for more tunes curated by yours truly.