After putting out free music and touring since 2010, and several hundred thousand downloads later, G-Eazy just revealed his long awaited, highly anticipated, and what seems like his debut album These Things Happen. In reality, this is his fifth full-length project, and this time around G has transcended into full retail status available on iTunes and also on vinyl (yes!), online and at record stores near you on June 23, 2014.
The new digs is 16 tracks strong and features artists such as A$AP Ferg, E-40, Jay Ant, Remo, and many more. Three slick, stylistic as always, official videos had already racked up 4.5 Million views before the album even came out. The vibe throughout the project can only be described as G-Eazy keepin’ it as G-Eazy as ever. That's how much of a niche this dude has carved out for himself.
It's awesome to see an artist winning the battle for music's integrity against the industry shark tank, taking his own bite out the game and blowing up independently.
"I've got a lane and I'm in gear/people say who's next up/that conversation really ends here," G- flows with braggadocio on the lead of single "I Mean It" and he does. It definitely goes to show that raw talent, genuine style and hard work are still valuable commodities.
With his self-producing, self-promoting indie grind, G-Eazy has become one of my favorite artists period. He could have been a sensation with his production alone, but lacing his own work with slick rhymes, and his "James Dean of Rap" style brings his brand into a finely tuned vision.
His edgy love songs mixed with uber swag, live-the-life jams make his music something uniquely fresh. When producing, he can be found dusting off decades old records from a golden era of American music magic, he then hooks a beat up and converts it into hip-hop form.
The romanticism and swing of '50s/'60s Doo-Wop and classic rock staples are captured and blended into a modern sound without losing their original appeal. His finished projects radiate good vibrations like The Beach Boys possessed by the Beastie Boys, with the added luxury of modern toys.
Apparently, these things happen.
G-Eazy RAPstation Album Review
After putting out free music and touring since 2010, and several hundred thousand downloads later, G-Eazy just revealed his long awaited, highly anticipated, and what seems like his debut album These Things Happen. In reality, this is his fifth full-length project, and this time around G has transcended into full retail status available on iTunes and also on vinyl (yes!), online and at record stores near you on June 23, 2014.
The new digs is 16 tracks strong and features artists such as A$AP Ferg, E-40, Jay Ant, Remo, and many more. Three slick, stylistic as always, official videos had already racked up 4.5 Million views before the album even came out. The vibe throughout the project can only be described as G-Eazy keepin’ it as G-Eazy as ever. That's how much of a niche this dude has carved out for himself.
It's awesome to see an artist winning the battle for music's integrity against the industry shark tank, taking his own bite out the game and blowing up independently.
"I've got a lane and I'm in gear/people say who's next up/that conversation really ends here," G- flows with braggadocio on the lead of single "I Mean It" and he does. It definitely goes to show that raw talent, genuine style and hard work are still valuable commodities.
With his self-producing, self-promoting indie grind, G-Eazy has become one of my favorite artists period. He could have been a sensation with his production alone, but lacing his own work with slick rhymes, and his "James Dean of Rap" style brings his brand into a finely tuned vision.
His edgy love songs mixed with uber swag, live-the-life jams make his music something uniquely fresh. When producing, he can be found dusting off decades old records from a golden era of American music magic, he then hooks a beat up and converts it into hip-hop form.
The romanticism and swing of '50s/'60s Doo-Wop and classic rock staples are captured and blended into a modern sound without losing their original appeal. His finished projects radiate good vibrations like The Beach Boys possessed by the Beastie Boys, with the added luxury of modern toys.
Apparently, these things happen.
