The Cataracs Release New EP

Surely you know The Cataracs. They have been around forever, and I can guarantee that even if you think you've never heard of them, you probably have. They have worked with Hyper Crush, Colette Carr, and most obviously Dev. Very rarely do they release music on their own, and for the first time in what feels like forever, they have released an EP of their own.

Words cannot describe my love for these two. They always make the sickest beats, and even when they are on their own they sound polished and professional. They are best friends with Dev (and have produced literally everything she's ever done), and this EP sounds like a male version of a Dev album.

The EP has been put into the pop category given the history of the group, but it probably would fit better in the Rap/R&B section due to the style of this specific release. The group changes it's style quite often. If you compare the more radio friendly "Sunrise" to the out there and unconventional "Undercover", it is hard to even tell they are by the same group. The same can be said about this collection of songs, as they are straight up rapping throughout, and it may not be for everybody.

"Gordo Taqueria" is still growing on me. I've never been big on rap music, but I am a huge fan of The Catracs. I have given the entire work a few listens and it has certainly improved my opinion on it. Whether or not this is me stanning for them or not, only time will tell.

You can preview and buy the EP on iTunes and see for yourself if it is genius or just awful.

Song of the Week - Sunrise

I know. You are speechless. Yes, I am aware the Colette Carr released a single this week, too, but my life doesn't (always) revolve around her. I mean, I like other songs sometimes too. Jeeze. Lay off me. Oh? You're shocked because it's a Dev song? Yeah, we'll get to that in a moment. Song of the Week this week is "Sunrise" by The Cataracs and Dev.

I just don't know what it is about this song. The airy vocals by Dev are amazing, the beat is insane, and actually getting to hear the guys behind the beats was crazy! I couldn't miss the chance to feature one of my favorite song producing teams on my site. Everything they touch is amazing, and this song doesn't fail.

The only place I really have a place with this song is in the lyrics. The beat, yeah, amazing, but the lyrics -- A very different story. The first problem is Dev's obsession with saying "popping bottles in the ice". Yeah. She says it here. Again. Do you see my problem with her yet? And then the Cataracs say "I just did a car bomb in the back seat of a car." I dont really know what a car bomb is, but I'll assume it's not a literal one. Despite these two instances, the rest of the song is amazing, dancable, and an instant hit. I'm starting to like Dev. No, I'm not eating my own words, she's just getting better.

You can buy the song on iTunes. Do it. Do it now.