Shortly after releasing a successful mixtape in Popular Culture, Kansas native XV and The Awesome Sound get together once again to release another awesome track for their Squarian fan base and beyond. "Rise" has great rapping and flow by Vizzy topped off with The Awesome Sound's great production value. It's a top notch track and I look [...]
I must say, ScHoolboy Q and XV hooking up wasn't anything that I ever expected. The two rap from almost completely different worlds. That might be why Q sounds like he toned down his rebellion a little here. Don't let me obsession for him mislead you, XV did his thing on this one. You can download XV's new mixtape Popular Culture here . Download XV AaaHH! Real Monsters (featuring ScHoolboy Q) Download XV AaaHH! Real Monsters (featuring ScHoolboy Q)
Vizzy kills it as always! We've been following XV's music for quite a bit now (over two years at least) and he continues to be the most underrated MC in the hip-hop game. He is an incredibly talented individual and continues to make waves in the underground scene. However, hopefully Popular Culture helps bring him [...]
XV was dangerously close to bordering on Stalley territory for a while. Like 'cool dude rap on Passion Pit more. Sell me an Xbox, Bing or Windows Phone with your generic music bro.' That's how I felt at least. But a track with TDE's ScHoolboy Q should be enough to get your attention, if not the nostalgic nods to the 19902s. XV's Popular Culture drops tomorrow. via Pigeons & Planes MP3: XV - Aaah Real Monsters! [...]
To gear up for the much anticipated release of XV's newest mixtape, Popular Culture, he decided to release two new tracks this week off of it. They are "AaaHH! Real Monsters" featuring ScHoolboy Q and "OccupyMusic" featuring Raja. Both tracks are produced by The Awesome Sound and definitely worth a listen. Popular Culture releases tomorrow! [...]
Wichita, Kansas rapper XV returns and better than ever. This time he introduces the world to "Be There, Be Square" which is produced by the renowned Xaphoon Jones of Chiddy Bang. This is off Vizzy's upcoming mixtape Popular Culture which is set to drop on June 15th. Once again Vizzy's rapping and Xaphoon Jones production are top-notch [...]
XV makes a freestyle over Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre 's track "The Recipe". He entitled the track "Stone Cold (3:16)"
For the past five years, XXL has been releasing its series of progressively inconsistent “Freshman” lists. A collection of 10 artists who are deemed poised to have a breakthrough year in hip-hop - based on criteria so arbitrary and unreasonable it might as well be written in finger-paints. This year was no exception and, regarding some disrespectfully head-scratching inclusions, (the fuck is an Iggy Azalea and how do I keep it from infesting my mp3 garden?) we here at MJF decided to commune upon the round table and bring you a list that represents not only [...]
Are you a fan of Drake and Lil' Wayne's track "The Motto"? If so, you'll love XV and Sez Batters' version on it. I personally think it's better and I am sure many of you will agree as well. Above is an awesome music video for "The L7 Motto". The L7 has become a slogan [...]
Vizzy just does not seem to quit. I don't even know how this guy is still classified as an up-and-comer but the Wichita rapper continues to show why he is so good and only getting better. Today we are presented with the music video to his master piece "Batteries" which features Trae The Truth and [...]
Holy heavy remix Batman! The original "Gobstopper" wasn't really that great of a track, but, it BEGGED for a heavy dub remix. Well, lucky for us, Figure just delivered that remix, and delivered it in an epic fashion. Take a listen and judge for yourself. You can get this song and more on the recently released (and free) Reckless Wobbles mixtape hosted by DJ E-V and Benzi. Download: XV & Wiz Khalifa - Gobstopper (Figure Remix)
He continues on his grind. Last week XV teamed up with Sez Batters to create an awesome hit. It's called "Squarian Anthem" and it is produced by Odd Couple. It is a tribute to his large following and loyal fan base. This is definitely Vizzy's year to shine. I look forward to many more hits [...]
XV - Squarian Anthem ft. Sez Batters (prod. by Odd Couple) A message from the squarian leaders for the squarians. Put the L7 up, and catch XV on the Midwest State of Mind tour. Dates below. Jan 21st - Lawrence, KS @ The Granada Jan. 22nd - Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room Jan. 24th - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Jan. 26th - Madison, WI @ High Noon Jan. 27th - Chicago, IL @ Schubas Jan. 28th - Ann Arbor, MI @ [...]
Vizzy has wasted no time in the new year. The Wichita, Kansas rapper who has made a huge splash in recent months continues to shine with yet another amazing track. This guy's rapping is straight genius and with the help of his producer The Awesome Sound, it is no surprise that this song "#EndOfTheWorld" is [...]
XV Ft Betty Trouble - Learn To Fly Some new Vizzy from his upcoming EP that will be released via iTunes. Produced by The AWESOME Sound! If you're in the midwest area, be on the lookout for some tour dates from the squarian clique. drink the kool aid:
New XV and he dropped this track with some visuals. Listen and download "Learn To Fly" featuring Betty Trouble and produced by a producer XV collaborates with many times, The Awesome Sound. Check out the interesting visuals to "Learn To Fly" below. Tweet (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;} [...]
Vizzy drops another hit! This time we are blessed with "27 Club" and I absolutely love it. The track has an awesome, dubstep mixed with hip-hop influenced beat with sensational rapping by XV. He continues to show with each new song he comes out with that he is truly a talented rapper. With guys like [...]
XV- 27 Club (prod. by The Awesome Sound) The Wichita native pontificates on the phenomenon known as "The 27 Club," a collection of brilliant artists who all strangely died at 27 years of age. This is a great time to revisit Lloyd 's wonderful FLEX article called The Dead Musician Doctrine in which he discusses the impact an artist's death has on their music (in addition to "The 27 Club"). MJF is for the people, nah mean? Shouts to The Awesome Sound with the production. drink the kool aid:
XV's latest track, “Chaka Shao Khan” includes a sample from Chaka Khan mixed with DJ Tech-Neek's awesome production. I've been following Vizzy for sometime now and he continues to mature as an awesome rapper. He has truly done some big things recently and more is yet to come soon. Enjoy! "People say this is my year, [...]
"The game like Lebron's hairline, already receding" XV - Chaka Shao Khan (prod. by DJ Tech-Neek) Some new vizzy vizzy vizzy X to the V heat that was dropped via his SoundCloud earlier today. Can you guess who he sampled on this? I was wondering if he had let that Verizon Wireless commercial get to his head to the point where he wouldn't drop any new tracks until 2012 but I'm glad he's still on his #nodaysoff mindset. You have been missed, Sir Donavan. [...]
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