Urb Next 100, but I already knew

Urb recently released their latest "Next 100" where they predict and choose 100 of the hottest new musical acts ready to blow.  If you've been following this blog, many of their choices shouldn't come as a surprise.  I've been all over a lot of these artists for a while, especially since some of them are homegrown from Minnehappiness!

Buff 1: I came across his myspace a couple months ago late one night and immediately became a fan.  That same night I purchased his "There's Only One" from cdbaby.

Buff 1, "Beat the Speakers Up"

Muja Messiah: If you live in Minneapolis you have no excuse for not knowing about this B-Boy D-Boy.

Mux Mool: Despite his new residence in the Big Apple, you should know about this genius electronic and visual artist because his roots are in the Minni Apple.  His collaboration with Big Quarters for the Fall In Love EP is a treat.  But his solo work is where he really shines:

Mux Mool, "Night Court"

DJ U-Tern: Not only is his blog one of my favorites, but his editing and ear for remixes is super classy.  His edit of MJ's Pretty Young Thing is tops on my list in the age of edits and Ableton.  It's near impossible to better any Michael Jackson song, but I prefer his edit to the original PYT.  Bold.

Michael Jackson, "Pretty Young Thing (Demo version) (U-Tern edit)"

Ninjasonik: Nu-age dance groups are a dime-a-dozen these days.  These guys don't stand out because they're on the next level or even exploring the horizon of where dance music is going... oh, wait.  It is where dance music is going.  Kids can only take so many instrumental drum loops, lazer'd synths and fuzzed out electro.  They need a story or just some ridiculous raps that speaks about what's on everyone's mind.  Like tight pants and why they spell their name with a 'k'.  They also happen to be on a label that is fiendin to blow, too.  Peep out all of the artists on Flamin' Hotz Records.   Don't be surprised if you catch hardcore rappers hopping on some 120 bpm indie-dance-floor killers in the near future.  

Ninjasonik, "With The K, Not The C"

Ninjasonik, "Internet Bitch"

Skyzoo: C'mon now.  This was easy.  Dude's been getting around the last few years.  He made hella noise with his 9th Wonder collabo Cloud 9.  He's my favorite emcee out of NY right now.  His delivery is extra crisp, his flow is nonchalant, and his wordplay is downright intricate.  Urb gets a late pass on this one.  If 9th Wonder co-signs an artist, they shouldn't be eligible for any "next" list.

9th Wonder, "Let It Bang feat Skyzoo & Ness"

The moral of the story?  Stick with me and you'll be ahead of the trends.

I'm out.  Shutting off the computer to listen to some S---K-Y---Z-O-O!  One!