Tons of new music from a variety of genres. First up is The Faint, which Angela hooked up, the song is called “The Geeks Were Right” and is remixed by DIOYY, this song is very hot. Up next are two rappers I haven’t heard from in a minute, Rhymefest and Freeway, both releasing new tracks this week. Also check out the Digitalism track “Magnets” remixed by On Off On (Andrew Verner), props to MissingToof.com for this track.

The Faint “The Geeks Were Right” (DIOYY Remix)

Rhymefest Ft. Chamillionaire & Jadakiss “What’s Up”

Freeway “Will I Ever Be Free”

Young Jeezy Ft. Jay-Z “Put On” (Remix)

Clipse Ft. Re-Up Gang “Zen”

Digitalism “Magnets” (On Off On Remix)

Thursday, July 24 – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver

Pittsburgh, Pa., DJ Gregg Gillis, better known as Girl Talk, brought the party to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on Thursday, July 24. The highly-anticipated event was sold out weeks in advance, and it was thanks to our friends over at Sealed with a Kiss that two of us ‘Beez got in.

A long line was formed outside the venue by 10 p.m., and inside, openers Twin Crystals were makin’ a whole lotta racket that the crowd flooding in didn’t seem to be feelin’. I don’t mean to be a hater, but the thrash guitar, almost screamo sounds of Twin Crystals just didn’t seem to be a good lead up to the pop/ hip-hop/ electro vibe of Girl Talk. Luckily, after the band’s question, “So, do you guys want to hear another song?” was met with a significant amount of boos, Twin Crystals left the stage, and a local DJ spun some cool and relaxed reggae beats that got the hipsters out onto the dance floor.

Girl Talk set up promptly. Nothing fancy – just his basic DJ equipment on a single table, and started the show at 11 p.m. The crowd went absolutely wild as he shouted, “What’s up, Vancouver? So glad so many of you came out on a Thursday!” and threw on T.I.’s “What You Know About That.”

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Some random cities around the globe are about to get some love this summer from none other than Girl Talk. The Pittsburgh based DJ is taking his fresh mixes to stops like Seattle, Chicago, Aspen, Stockholm, Sweden, and Vancouver, B.C. And wherever Girl Talk is at, there’s bound to be a rockin, sweaty party.

I’m super stoked for his show comin’ up in Vancouver, presented by Sealed with a Kiss, at the Commodore Ballroom. Last time Girl Talk was here, it was all about non-stop dancin’. Couldn’t even take a break off my feet to chill with a drink! So, I have no doubt that he’s gonna bring another crazy event to the city.

If you need a little more convincing, check out Girl Talk’s MySpace page. He always keeps it fresh and uploads new mixes to listen to. I’m feelin “Set It Off,” mixin’ Jay-Z with Radiohead. Brilliant. Also love “Play Your Part Pt. 2,” mixin’ together Lil’ Wayne with Red Hot Chili Peppers. Both are also on his newest album, Feed the Animals, so cop that up too. For more show info hit up www.sealedwithakisspresents.com.

This Mixtape Monday we got an interesting mixtape via Dj Spinatik. The concept Jay-Z acapellas over G-Unit beats, the end result a pretty bangin’ mixtape. I was a bit skeptical when I first downloaded this, but I have to say this is put together quite well and the concepts that he uses on the mixtape works wonderfully. Listen to some of the samples below and then give it a download. Full tracklisting after the jump.

Dj Spinatik “Bonnie & Clyde” (21 Questions)

Dj Spinatik “Watcher” (Attack Mode)

Dj Spinatik “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” (P.I.M.P.)

Dj Spinatik “What We Do” (Outta Control)

Download the Mixtape here

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Rza ft. David Banner “Straight Up The Block”

John Legend ft. Andre 3000 “Green Light”

Lil’ Wayne ft. Jay-Z “Mr. Carter” (Unreleased version and DJ’ed the fuck up)

Nas “Hero” Produced by Polow Da Don

Nas “Black President” Produced by Dj Green Lantern

Jay-Z ft. Lil Wayne & Cory Gunz “A Billi”

B’s lil’ sis Solange is steppin back up to the plate this August with a brand new album, Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. “I Decided” is the first single off the album, and here’s the video just out today.

I must say, I like how she’s trying to separate herself from Mrs. Jay-Z with this throwback-style song. Very Mowtown era, Chiffons and Shirrells sounding track. Love it. Girlfriends like a black Amy Winehouse… just less cracked out and more hot. Haha.

Check out this track and you’ll find yourself smiling at the sweet lyrics. Can’t wait to hear what else is to come off Solange’s second album!

Some leaked tracks off of the upcoming album from Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III, although if you do a search on google you can probably download the whole damn album. But here’s a preview of three of the tracks.

Lil Wayne ft. Jay-Z “Mr. Carter” Produced by Just Blaze

Lil Wayne “Shoot Me Down” Produced by Kanye West

Lil Wayne ft. Robin Thicke “Tie My Hands” Produced by Kanye West