Nature drops Seasons Changed LP - 20 New Tracks & Brand New Video

Earlier this month Nature released his brand new Seasons Changed LP. 16 of the dopest tracks from his Seasons Changed 4 part EP series from 2013-2014 as well as four brand new tracks never before released anywhere. If you haven't picked up each of the EP's from the series this LP is a must cop for anyone who has enjoyed Nature over the years. Even if you have all four of the EP's (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) picking up this LP (for the ridiculous bargain price of $8.99) is definitely worth it for the 4 dope new joints. Features include Noreaga, Cormega, Black Rob, Fred the Godson, D.O.E., Little Vic and Tommy II Face.

For me this LP brings together my favorite tracks from each of the EP's in the Seasons Changed series (as I've highlighted in my previous blog posts). The full tracklist is below and the album can be purchased at iTunes by clicking here or at Amazon MP3 by clicking here. I'll try and get the full production credits up soon.

1 Best of Me
2 Fever
3 All I Am
4 Time Is Money (feat. N.O.R.E.)
5 Throw It Up
6 Hard Work
7 Big Blunts (feat. Fred the Godson)
8 If You Watch
9 Movie Star
10 Talk About It
11 Summer Breeze (feat. Tommy 2 Face)
12 East Coast Party
13 I Can Tell
14 Never Falling Off (feat. D.O.E.)
15 Long Overdue
16 Money
17 Where I Belong (feat. Little Vic)
18 Music I Bang
19 New Brighter Days (feat. Black Rob)

Among my favorite trackss are Big Blunts (feat. Fred the Godson), Summer Breeze (feat. Tommy II Face & Cormega), Movie Star, Where I Belong (feat. Little Vic), Throw It Up, Never Fallin Off (feat. D.O.E)..... damn I pretty much love them all. Speaking of Never Fallin Off, Nature along with the crew at Deep Concepts Media and Hostage have released a brand new visual for the track. Hostage Media STAYS releasing dope videos and this one is no different. Overall this LP is a must cop for any golden era hip-hop fan. Show some love for Nature, the LP, and for his label Deep Concepts Media. Enjoy!

Nature's "Seasons Changed: Winter Edition" EP now available

While we were busy counting down the Top 10 Nature Tracks of 2013 Deep Concepts Media has quietly been churning out more quality new material for Nature's fourth and final installment in the Seasons Changed EP series.... the Seasons Changed Winter Edition EP. The first track that was leaked from the EP was "Brighter Days" by Nature featuring Black Rob. The track was produced by Velotz and has already been creating quite the buzz on the Twitter. Right on the heels of that release was the very dope remix and video to Welcome to My World (called Welcome to My World Revisited). The track, produced by DJ Supa Dave, is one of the EP's many standout joints.

The full tracklist can be viewed and the EP can be streamed / purchased below. As you can see the EP has several dope features from Black Rob to Ali Vegas to DCM's own young prodigy Peter Leo and multi-taleneted producer/rapper Little Vic. From beginning to end I'm enjoying this EP... DJ Concept killed the intro/outro and the production doesn't slow down all the way through with dope beats from Marco Polo (Throw It Up), DJ Supa Dave (Welcome to My World Revisited), DJ Insite (Up in the Sky), Little Vic (Catch Me), Velotz (Brighter Days), Fly Purple (Last Dayz) and Skammadix (No Assumption). Support by copping the EP below via Bandcamp, over at iTunes, or on Amazon MP3.

Top 10 Nature Tracks of 2013: #2 East Coast Party

The second most requested track in our countdown this year was "East Coast Party". The track was produced by Little Vic and was released as the second official video from the Seasons Changed: Spring Edition EP. As the first officially released Nature project in a long ass time I know people really appreciated and enjoyed Spring Edition. This track and video embodies the title, as the video encapsulates an East Coast hip-hop party with the full cast of characters from the crew. The joint has a weekend feel to it, with Nature and the crew partying it up before, after, and during the show in the video. This was also the first time Nature and Deep Concepts linked up with Hostage Media for a video and that partnership has led to a number of impressive visuals. Hit them up on Twitter if you need any work done! And make sure to cop those Nature Seasons Changed EP's... winter edition dropping any minute now.

Top 10 Nature Tracks of 2013: #10 - Where I Belong feat. Little Vic

2013 was a pretty dope year for hip-hop overall, and it was pretty damn good overall for NYC, Queens, and Long Island hip hop. A huge part of that was due to the hard work of all of the people over at Deep Concepts Media. They had a vision, some dope DJ's, some dope producers, and some real true hip-hop lovers with a dream. Millions of listens, thousands of hours, and hundreds of tracks later we've hit 2014... and we've got a fantastic collection of additions to the Nature catalog to enjoy. 2013 saw at least half a dozen official and unofficial Nature mixtapes and his first official releases in many many years... the fantastic Seasons Changed EP series (Spring, Summer, and Fall).

With so much material to choose from it was pretty difficult to choose my 10 favorite tracks. I had to reach out to some of the fans to solicit opinions.... and I'll be doing a full recap of EVERY Nature track after the countdown is over so ya'll can enjoy em all. Hit us up on Twitter @QueensbridgeRap if you want to weigh in!

Popping up at #10 is Where I Belong, one of the dopest joints on the Seasons Changed: Spring Edition EP. The track features smooth production AND a smooth opening verse from Little Vic. Nature keeps it going nicely on the second verse. The track started to buzz again in late 2013 due to the release of a brand new visual from Hostage Media. Fans are loving the record store... anyone who has been a Nature fan knows the struggle of digging in the crates and searching online for (as DJ Clue would say) that "NEW NATURE!!!!!!!!"). Blogs picked up on this video in a hurry, much love to the guys over at 2DopeBoyz for picking it up first. Check the video below and let us know what ya think. If you love the track cop it on iTunes here.

First leak off Nature's Seasons Changed: Summer Edition EP - "Fever" prod. by Skammadix

Hot off the presses from the Deep Concepts official Soundcloud is the brand new Nature joint "Fever". This is the first official leak from the upcoming Seasons Changed: Summer Edition EP which I'm fully expecting to drop by early to mid August. The track is produced by Skammadix and features some top notch verses by Nature. 2013 has definitely been his best year that I can remember for a long time. The buzz keeps building, a ton of blogs have already picked up this joint including 2dopeboys, antisellout, lavalordz, dotgotit, and many others. Listen and download the track below.



Speaking of Seasons Changed..... a little birdie (aka Little Vic) seems to have spilled the beans that we might be able to expect Noreaga and Cormega features on Nature's upcoming Seasons Changed: Summer Edition EP. Word on the street is that DJ Concept produced the joint with Mega (Concept has been crushing the production game lately, pay attention) and both the N.O.R.E. and Mega joints were mixed by Little Vic. All I can say is... dope. I've been fiending for another Mega and Nature collabo for awhile now, this will be the first Nature/Mega joint that is featured on one of Nate's projects and I'm expecting Mega to bring the heat.

After the NORE feature.. I am mixing @THEREALNATURE featuring @realcormega ... Today is a historical day for me as a producer/engineer

— The Closer (@IAmLittleVic) July 15, 2013

Nature - East Coast Party (Video)

Nature just dropped a dope new video for the track "East Coast Party" off his recent Seasons Changed: Spring Edition EP. A lot of people have been saying this is their favorite track on the EP. Dope production on the track from Little Vic, a lot of slick one liners, and now a shiny new video produced by Hostage Media. This track is going to continue to get a lot of attention over the next few weeks, shout to all of the bloggers and fans who have been spreading the word about this one.

“@DeepConcepts: @noreaga DRIVE DRUNK TO THIS! Nature- East Coast Party Video http://t.co/Pq65xpG4qq”HARD

— P.A.P.I. (@noreaga) June 9, 2013

Nature - East Coast Party (Dir By Hostage Media) http://t.co/UMzgtFY6D0

— 256up (@256up) June 7, 2013

RapReviews: Video: @TheRealNature - "East Coast Party" (@DJMickeyKnox): Video: Nature - "East... http://t.co/jGqKy6mlsp #hiphop #rapreviews

— RapReviews (@RapReviews) June 24, 2013

Nature - Seasons Changed: Spring Edition EP AVAILABLE NOW on iTUNES!

Nature dropped his first true release in over 5 years today... Seasons Changed: Spring Edition EP. The title is obviously a play on the name of Nature's classic and slept on 2000 debut LP "For All Seasons". If you've ever appreciated Nature's music please take the time to cruise on over to iTunes and pick up the EP for just $5.99. This is one of the few times in the last few years that the MASSES have had the change to support Nature and his music. Just like track #5 explains lot of hard work went into the EP from Nature and his new Deep Concepts Media label and production team. They're all doing it out of straight love for real hip-hop so take some time to give back and support a classic artist and a great up and coming label!

My favorite track on the LP is Never Falling Off, which features old friend D.O.E. Many of you will probably remember D.O.E. from the Timberland produced track "For a Minute" which featured Nature, Noreaga, and D.O.E. The D.O.E. assisted hook on Never Fallin Off is really dope and definitely has me hoping he'll be linking up with Nature and Deep Concepts Media again in the future. The full tracklist is below

Click here to purchase the Seasons Changed: Spring Edition EP!

Seasons Changed: Spring Edition EP
1. Intro (0:25)
2. Never Falling off feat. D.O.E. (4:09)
3. Where I Belong feat. Little Vic (3:55)
4. Rock Like This (3:55) (check out the video here)
5. Hard Work (2:49)
6. Money (3:26)
7. New York N****z (3:32)
8. East Coast Party (3:07)
9. Outro (0:27)

Nature - The Ashtray Effect 2 (free mixtape download)

Coming right on the heels of the announcement of the Seasons Changed 4 part EP series (part 1 dropping April 30th on iTunes), Nature has dropped another dope new mixtape called The Ashtray Effect 2. The tape is hosted by DJ Big Mike and DJ Mickey Knox and has been offered for stream or download courtesy of AudioMack.com. Similar to the first installation of the Ashtray Effect the tape is a nice mix of dope Nature tracks past and present. For the hardcore Nature fans out there I've tried to add some details on each track. The mixtape has been getting tons of burn on the blogs and social media, with features from SOHH.com, HipHopGame, 2DopeBoys, RealHipHopDaily, HipHopReviwsForDummies, EliteMuzik, The 9 Elements, Rap Reviews, The Dope Academy, and many many more.






Ashtray Effect 2 Tracklist (with additional details)
01 - Thug Ali Baba (unsure of release date, prior to mixtape I hadn't heard this joint)

02 - Fly Away (2012 track, produced by Sickness. Peep the video here.)

03 - Welcome To My World (2012 track, produced by SupaDave. Peep the video here)

04 - Spit feat. Red Cafe & Pretty Ugly (originally appeared on the 2001 Stretch Armstrong "Spit" LP)

05 - Love Is All We Need (REMIX) w/ Mary J Blige (1997 unreleased track, DJ Smooth Denali first aired it)

06 - Take It On (Classic, various versions released on 90's clue tapes including one called I'll Fuck You up)

07 - American Dream (2012 track, produced by BP, released by Nature on Obama's election day 2012)

08 - Metal Cuff Links w/ Beneficence (from the 2012 Beneficence - Concrete Soul LP)

09 - Magazine Covers (unsure about this one, hadn't heard it til the mixtape)

10 - They Just Dont Know w/ Madd Rapper & Black Rob (late 90's track that was on the Madd Rapper "Tell Em Why You Madd" LP released early in 2000)

11 - Magic & Bird w/ Noreaga (unreleased 90's heat with NORE)

12 - Itz Yours freestyle (don't recall when this one was recorded)

13 - The Hurt w/ P Dap & Matt Fingaz (Produced by Sha Self in 2000, released on vinyl only)

14 - Too Hot w/ 50 Cent & Nas (appeared 50 Cent's 2002 Guess Who's Back release)

15 - Magic (released by Nature on Halloween 2012)

16 - Something In The Air (track sounds older, I hadn't heard this one prior to mixtape release)

17 - Back Against The Wall w/Reek Da Villian & Peter Leo (produced by Sickness, 2013 track)

18 - Charisma w/ Mercy (2011 joint, produced by Solidified. peep the video here)

19 - Miracle (produced by Velotz, 2012 release from Deep Concepts Media)

20 - Round One (I know I've heard this previously... just not sure where)

21 - From The East w/Rap P (2010 track produced by Live, released in early 2011)

22 - Da Rockwilder freestyle w/ Little Vic (2012 track DCP did for Doo Wop's The Source mixtape)

23 - No Money (Demo Version) (brand new 2013 track)

Nature - Seasons Changed EP Series Announced

According to Deep Concepts Media (www.dcmhiphop.com) and Nature's official Twitter page he will be releasing a "Seasons Changed" EP series. For those living under a rock since 1998 the EP series plays off the name of Nature's classic 2000 LP "For All Seasons". The EP series will be released in 4 installments, 1 EP dropping per season for the upcoming year. The first installment, Spring, is dropping April 30th.

I don't have any official details on the tracklist but it's a pretty safe bet the dope homegrown Deep Concepts Media production team will be all over the LP. I'm guessing Sickness and DJ Supadave for sure, probably Skammadix and maybe production and a feature from Little Vic. I've also seen Nature interacting with some other dope producers on Twitter lately, namely Marco Polo, Buckwild, Xtreme Beats, and Red Spyda.... so I'm pretty excited to hear some new tracks. I think an official announcement will be coming soon. Follow @DeepConcepts, @TheRealNature, and @QueensbridgeRap for all the latest.


Click here to purchase For All Seasons from iTunes


Click here to purchase For All Seasons from Amazon

Brand New DJ Mickey Knox LP - All For The Love

For anyone who has spent even one second browsing the Deep Concepts Media website (http://dcmhiphop.com) or chilled with any member of the huge Deep Concepts Media family of DJ's, producers, emcees, entrepreneurs, and fans, you know that their label is all about a deep, true love for hip-hop music. It's even more evident in DJ Mickey Knox's latest offering "All For The Love". The LP has some dope, laid back beats that real hip-hop heads will love, courtesy of Deep Concepts production vets Sickness, DJ SupaDave, DJ Concept, and Undefined. The LP also has some great futures, including Nature, Reek da Villain, Joell Ortiz, Peter Leo, Little Vic, Termanology, The Kid Daytona, Chaundon, Stat Quo, La The Darkman, LEGACY, Blaq Poet, Nutso, Jon Hope, Jon Connor, and many many more. The debut single, "Hip-Hop" starts with a sample you will recognize from Jay-Z's "Feelin It", and rhymes ensue over a relaxing interpretation of that famous piano set to a beat. My favorite parts of the track are actually when the piano drops out and all you hear is the beat. Listen to the track below and if you enjoy it please support real hip hop by copping the LP at Amazon.com (clicking the LP cover below also works). Definitely keep an eye on Deep Concepts in 2013 as they're consistently dropping great music and need support from the fans. Follow @DeepConcepts on Twitter and stay tuned to DCMhiphop.comfor full updates!





Tracklist:
1. Blast Master intro
2. All For The Love feat Kel Spencer, AC, Esso (Prod By Sickness)
3. Against The Wall feat Nature, Reek Da Villian, Peter Leo (Prod By Sickness)
4. Take em Back feat Mechanic
5. Where I Belong Pt 2 feat Shalone, Joell Ortiz, The Kid Daytona (Prod By DJ SupaDave)
6. Todays My Day feat Reef The Lost Cauze & Little Vic (Prod By Sickness)
7. What I Got To Say feat Kaleber (Prod By Sickness)
8. Double Standards feat Chaundon, Nick Javas, Kaleber (Prod By DJ SupaDave)
9. Hus Interlude (Prod By The Custodian Of Records)
10. Hip Hop feat Kaleber, Stat Quo, Jon Connor (Prod By Sickness)
11. Breathe feat Termanology, Little Vic, LEGACY (Prod By DJ SupaDave)
12. Bless The Food feat La The Darkman & Willie The Kid (Prod By Sickness)
13. Let The Guns Blow feat Nutso & Blaq Poet (Prod By DJ SupaDave)
14. Born Ready feat Relik & Outerspace (Prod By Undefined)
15. Take Notice feat The Day Laborers (Prod By Sickness)
16. Fatal Attraction Remix feat Thad Reid, Jon Hope, 6th Sense (Prod By DJ Concept)
17. Catch Wreck feat J The S, B.A.M., Bekay (Prod By Big Grudge)

***NEW*** MIXTAPE! Nature - The Ashtray Effect

Brand new Nature mixtape dropped yesterday... "The Ashtray Effect"

The tape is hosted by Superstar Jay and mixed by DJ Mickey Knox. Features 28 dope joints from the past 15 years of Nature. Guest appearances from Tommy 2 Face, Narez, Doap Nixon, Screwball, The Kid Daytona, Little Vic, Ali Vegas, Kaze, Dreadchild, DefCon3 and more! Listen and download below. Enjoy!

Mixtape: Nature - GetRightMusic

DJ Concept - Heavy Smoke (Deluxe Edition)

A few months back I posted the teaser single from the DJ Concept - Heavy Smoke LP. It featured the Kid Daytona & Nature on a great track entitled "Get Off My Cloud". Now the full length LP has finally arrived. It is being released at 4:20 today! I've heard 3 joints from the LP, most recently the incredible "Sandwich Bag" track featuring Termanology and Type-Ill. Here is the official description from the Deep Concepts Media website: DJ Concept’s fume-ladened album containing 17 classic smokers anthems. Entirely produced by Concept, it’s a must have for all real smokers. It features Famoso, Koncept (BBAS), Rap P, The Day Laborers, Chaundon, Joe Scudda, AC, Nutso, LIFE Long, Gab Gotcha, The Kid Daytona, Nature, T.Shirt, JR Mint, Termanology, Typ-iLL, Thad Reid, Mann95, Treach, Little Vic, Rich Rivera, Wais P, Roc C, Chuuwee, El Gant, CP, Allstar, Snaggapuss, Peter Leo & Wiz Khalifa.


Click here to purchase a copy!


Tracklist:
Almost Forgot Intro feat. Mr. Doobie
Puff Puff Pass That feat. Famoso, Koncept & Rap P
Half Baked feat. The Day Laborers
Remain Seated feat. Chaundon & Joe Scudda
Herbal Cypher Circles feat. AC
Hold Up (RIP Nate Dogg)
High feat. Nusto, L.I.F.E. Long & Gab Gotcha
Get Off My Cloud feat. The Kid Daytona & Nature
Ain’t Got Time feat. T.Shirt & JR Mint
Sandwich Bag feat. Termanology & Typ iLL
Anytime, Anyplace feat. Thad Reid
The Munchies feat. Mann95, Treach & Little Vic
Feel Alright (aka Mary) feat. Rich Rivera & Wais P
Cilantro feat. Roc C & Chuuwee
Clear Blue High feat. El Gant & CP
Hazel feat. INF & Allstar
Green! feat. Snaggapuss & Peter Leo
Comatose (Live On Sirius) feat. Wiz Khalifa

Def Con 3 - The Massacre feat. Nature (Produced by Little Vic)

It's crazy how many new songs I've been hearing lately featuring Nature. Just found another gem on Twitter via Danny Rust aka @itsdefcon3. This Def Con 3 track hits hard with a nice beat by Little Vic. Nature's verse on this joint is superb. He just slays it for the last minute of the song. "Queensbridge to Islip / hustle on the night shift / breakin up ya happy home I'm the one ya wife with" this track is definitely going to get some airplay on NYC and other real urban hip hop stations around the country. The full track is below via Soundcloud and for those interested in hearing more by Def Con 3 definitely check their full Soundcloud side at http://soundcloud.com/defcon3-1. As usually please hit me up at @brendan207 if you have any new Nature tracks you've found and want featured on the site. Peace

Def Con 3 - The Massacre Feat. Nature by DefCon3