Hip Hop TV: January 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Jon Connor - Blackout

New video off of "While You Were Sleeping". One of the hardest working artist back in 2012. He earned a spot as one of my favourites and I hope he continues to keep this up in 2013.

I like Bambu's music because he often has a positive message to his music. Been a while since I heard something new from him so its good to see that he is back. Here is he newest music video "Brave Heart". Im not enjoying the beat tho.

Snowgoons - Prayn In The Rain (Feat. Eshon Burgundy)

The German producer hookin up with Philly rapper Eshon Burgundy to release their music video for "Prayn In The Rain", from the Snowgoons album "Snowgoons Dynasty" 2012.

Cookin Soul - Diggin

An instrumental track by the hip hop producer Cookin Soul. Check out Amsterdam in the snow!

Kyle Rapps - Get It In (Feat. Action Bronson)

Jersey suburbanite turned Harlem emcee Kyle Rapps teams up with Vice heavy hitter Action Bronson to deliver visuals for "Get It In." In this clip, director Robbie Barclay photoshops faces of Rapps and Bronson over well known classic and contemporary paintings and media moments ranging from the Mona Lisa to Muhammed Ali to Seinfeld; while keeping the rapper's mouths in live motion. Both of these artists can clearly rap they asses off, and Kyle Rapps is defintely a new name to look out for.

Trek Life - Wouldn't Change Nothing (Prod. Oddisee)

This song is the sum of all my most genuine fears on the path to success. I didn't try to speak for everyone when I wrote it, I just felt like I needed to express all the fear, loss and fuck it that goes on in those quiet moments away from the mic. There's triumph in the end though. When through it all you realize that there's nothing you would change. You accept the challenge and know that it only makes the success sweeter. - Trek Life

Saturday, January 26, 2013

JR&PH7 - Humid Nights (Feat. The Kid Daytona)

I wasn't a big fan of The Kid Daytona when I 1st heard his music but now he is slowly turning into one of my favourites.

Smoke DZA - Gotham Fucking City (Feat. Joey Bada$$)

Smoke DZA and Joey Bada$$ create a bleak black-and-white portrait of New York City.

Jus Daze - The Storm

Song starts around 1:45 min.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Skyzoo - Spike Lee Was My Hero (Feat. Talib Kweli)

Watch Skyzoo’s “Spike Lee Was My Hero” Music Video featuring Talib Kweli and an appearance by Spike Lee himself. The track can be found on Sky’s "A Dream Deferred" album.

Moe Pope and Rain - Gotham (Feat. Julia Easterlin)

Moe Pope & Rain's "Gotham" is taken from their forthcoming LP, 'Let The Right Ones In' which is in stores now via Brick Records and features appearances from REKS, Blacastan, John Robinson & more.

YP - Trade It All

Before YP releases his next mixtape, Wide Awake, on 1-29-2013, he releases one more visual from his No Doz mixtape that was released in August 2012. YP’s “Trade It All” was produced by Hit-Boy.

Cappadonna - Puffed On Pride

The “Papi Wardrobe Kings” renaissance continues as he commingled with his Wu-Tang comrades on RZA’s “The Man With The Iron Fists” OST on the Wu-Tang Clan reunion track “Six Directions Of Boxing” and with his appearance on the Wu-Tang Clan & D-Block project "Wu-Block,” Wu-Tang Clan's tenth official member, Cappadonna, returns with his own forthcoming double-CD, 'Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre,' which will be released on 2-26-2013 on RBC Records. Cappadonna’s “Eryth, Wynd & Fyre” will feature production from Stu Bangas, J. Glaze & G-Force (among others) and feature guest appearances from Solomon Childs & Sav Kills. Along with a new video, “Puffed On Pride,” today, I have also included the second installment of Cappadonna’s three-part webisode series “Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre.” Part one of the series addressed the construction of his new album, the players involved, Cap's recent features alongside RZA & Wu-Block, his upcoming 40-city tour (which starts in late February), Wu-Tang reunion plans and much more. Part two of the webisode series includes Cappadonna discussing his own & the Wu-Tang Clan live experience, Cap's fondest memories building with the Clan from then till now, & earning praises of Hip-Hop fans worldwide!

Demigodz - Demigodz Is Back

On 3-5-2013, the Demigodz (Apathy, Celph Titled, Ryu of Styles Of Beyond, Esoteric, Motive, Blacastan) will release there first official full-length LP, KILLMatic, and it will feature appearances from RA The Rugged Man, Termanology, Panchi (of NYG'z), Planetary (of Outerspace), Scoop Deville & Eternia with production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, The Snowgoons, Apathy, Teddy Roxpin, Chumzilla, Skammadix & Will C. When the “Demigodz Is Back” track was initially released, there was a “fan-made” video created for it that was in circulation—which was not the official video; here is the official video for Demigodz “Demigodz Is Back.”

Uptown XO - Flowers

Uptown XO continues to offer raw emotive rhymes that open windows to his world. The cold, gun toting exterior often belies the humanity behind it all. XO offers a story not unlike many with scarface dreams born of section 8, but fresh in its minutia the way only truth can be. The disection of this textured story's cycle from evictions as a youth to the echos from the fridge; from the sales of kush in orange bubbles, to the understanding of how it employs the lawyers, the judges, the DA, and the jail workers; - all poignantly wrapped in the phrase "damn, ni&&as just didn't want to flip burgers." Earnest reflection over ill production. The sometimes morbid take on life culminates with the mantra "I got mouths to feed till they put flowers on me." AB The Pro produces the haunting track for Uptown XO to reflect and lay relish over, while director Backie Thomas creates stark visuals, brilliant in color, framing, and movement. It's all prelude to the new album "Colour de Grey" coming from Mello Music Group Janaury 29th.

Numonics - What The Lick Read

Numonics, the South Florida producer behind albums such as REKS "REBELUTIONARY" and J NiCS "Champion Rizla", teams up with Lightworks Films to create a short film for "What The Lick Read" from the album "The (Instru)Mentalist". The video, directed by J Mac, follows a dramatic chase through downtown Miami. To coincide with the release of the video, Numonics has put together a short film contest for aspiring directors. The winner will receive $500, an exclusive prize pack from Last Rights and have their video premier on DJBooth.net.

CeeZo - NY Nostalgia

Music video from rapper CeeZo called "NY Nostalgia", directed by Samuel Rogers. Check out CeeZo's pre mixtape "Who's Ready".

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Raiza Biza - Pyramids

More good music from another new upcoming rapper named Raiza Biza. If you like this than I recommend downloading his free project "Dream Something LP" at www.raizabiza.bandcamp.com

Sean Price - Genesis of the Omega

"The Genesis of the Omega sounded better than the start of the ending. I was just trying to be slick with the words. The Genesis, you know that's the beginning of The Bible. The Omega, that's the end. On some punk shit, read too many comic books. lol” - Sean P!

Cool Hand Lukey - On The Map

Upstart new artist from Coney Island (BK), Cool Hand Lukey commingles with Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Royal Flush and Lucky Tatt for his new leak and video “On The Map.” Nice track to start off your career.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Earl Sweatshirt - Chum

Music video by Earl Sweatshirt performing "Chum". Released in 2012. I do not like everything OFWGKTA and members release but this is great!

SkyBlew - The BackGROUND (Prod. Backdraft)

The young but talented SkyBlew with his official Music Video "The BackGROUND", produced by Backdraft. Off SkyBlew & Backdraft (Free EP) Life In 3rd Person, Which You Can Grab Here http://skyblew1.bandcamp.com/album/skyblew-x-backdraft-life-in-3rd-person Scratches By V!RTU Sometimes Those Who Play The BackGROUND, Are The Ones Who Need To Be Heard The Most....

Charmingly Ghetto - Catching Feelings

Charmingly Ghetto drops off a release for the holidays, in the form of visuals for Catching Feelings, a track which will be featured on his next project - "Kickz N Starez" - dropping on January 17th via www.TheMadBloggers.com and www.HeydayFootwear.com. For more of CG's music, visit www.CharminglyGhetto.com

Gyasi Kamau - The Fantasy

Music from Chicago rapper Gyasi Kamau. Dir. by Michael Anthony & Lloyd Robinson.

Timeless Truth - Wherever We Go

Good track and I was a bit surprised since I'm not to familiar with their work. Purchase Timeless Truth's debut LP, "Rock-it Science" at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rock-it-science/id589135346

Raekwon - Incarcerated Scarfaces

Hip hop classic from Wu-Tang member Raekwon. Album "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" 1995.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Blu - Amnesia (Tribute to Capital STEEZ)

Blu's visuals for the titled track "Amnesia" from the "Amnesia EP". Music video is dedicated to the talented 19 years old Pro Era crew member Capital STEEZ which committed suicide around X-Mass evening. One of my favourite song from Blu. RIP Capital STEEZ

Nature - Welcome To My World

Just like AZ, Nature is also making his comeback to hip hop with this great track, enjoy!

AZ - Genesis

The Year is officially starting off with a bang as Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist, Anthony "AZ" Cruz, marks his highly anticipated return to the Hip Hop scene with the release of a brand new freestyle, Genesis. With this new freestyle, AZ is preparing his fans for the release of his new album Doe or Die II, which will be released later this year. Since the release of the Doe or Die anniversary album in 2011, AZ has been working to perfect each song for the new album. Fans will definitely be pleased with the follow up. AZ first became known by appearing on Nas' landmark 1994 album Illmatic on the song "Life's a Bitch", as well as featuring vocals on the opening track "The Genesis". He was the only guest feature to appear on that album. AZ signed with EMI, and soon released his debut album Doe Or Die in 1995 to critical acclaim. The album's lead single, "Sugar Hill", became one of AZ's major commercially successful records as a solo artist, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. In 2002, he released Aziatic from which his single "The Essence" (featuring Nas), was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Today, AZ is back and better than ever. Check out the new Genesis freestyle and stay tuned for Doe or Die II coming soon. AZ is also currently touring and available for bookings.

Jabee - Stephanie (Feat. Carlitta Durand)

Here is a brand new video from Jabee. The video is for a song called Stephanie and its directed by Steven Jones.

The Jacka - Paper Non-Stop (Feat. Fed-X)

Used to be a big fan of the Mobb Figgaz back in the day. This song features 2 of its members.

Nipsey Hussle - Hussle In The House

Music video by Nipsey Hussle performing Hussle In The House. This classic that has been released in 2008 has not been posted yet.

Ruste Juxx & The Arcitype - Barbarian Bars (Feat. Punchline)

New visuals from Ruste Juxx & The Arcitype's 15-track 'V.I.C' album out now on AR Classic Records/Duck Down Music Inc.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Lafayette Stokely - So Simple

1/4 of the Soulstice brings us the debut video off of his Life's Journey EP. Laf drops honest bars over a Rob Yung produced track while the crisp visuals further paint the picture this South Carolina by way of N.Y. emcee executes effortlessly.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Nutso - C.I.A. (Corruption in America)(Prod. Mr. Green)

After posting 2 lovesongs it's time for some political stuff! The hood's number one music supplier, Nutso, breaks down the ills of the American drug trade for the Javier Goin directed visuals to "C.I.A.," (prod. by Mr. Green), taken from his Behind These Bars EP, which dropped this past September. "America's hooked on drugs dog, we live off of medicine, prescription tablets, cocaine and heroine/ searching for the high life, I'm an addict myself, a go getter, I stash my hundreds in the book shelf.." Nutso

Talib Kweli - Outstanding (Feat. Ryan Leslie)

Talib Kweli "Outstanding" Featuring Ryan Leslie Produced By Boi 1da. Video Directed By Ryan Leslie.

LL Cool J - Take It (Feat. Joe)

Hip Hop legend LL Cool J is back! Song is not bad but nothing to great either.

Sock The Rapper - Protocol (Feat. Hoffa Bee & G-Two)

After recently ripping the stage with Fat Trel, up-and-coming DMV artist, Sock The Rapper, releases a new video, “Protocol,” from his recently released “Vintage” EP—be on the lookout for Sock’s forthcoming mixtape Premium Styles. The video for “Protocol” was filmed at DC’s Lotus Lounge and other downtown DC nightlife locales.

Moe Pope and Rain - What You Need

Moe Pope & Rain's "What You Need" is taken from their forthcoming LP, 'Let The Right Ones In' which will be released on 1/22/2013 via Brick Records and features appearances from REKS, Blacastan, John Robinson & more.