Saturday, June 22, 2013
Freddie Gibbs - Eastside Moonwalker
New music video from Freddie Gibbs, off his latest released album, ESGN "Evil Seeds Grow Naturally".
Blackalicious - Alphabet aerobics
Motion Typography video for the song Alphabet aerobics with Blackalicious. Worked in After Effects 2008.
Dope Means - Voices (Prod. Vherbal)
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania duo of Crumb and JustTraxx better known as Dope Means are unveiling their debut LP Government Funded onto the world today (6-18-2013). The group is led by MC Crumb who joined the Army and was deployed to Iraq and recently returned to the States. Crumb used his paychecks from “Operation New Dawn 11-12” to fund this LP, which focuses on corruption, the politics of war and all aspects of life and their love of their home town Pittsburgh. Though not a political group, many of their songs focus on the current political climate and the effects they've had on their lives as both soldiers and civilians.
Government Funded features thirteen tracks and features guest appearances by Timbo King (Wu-Tang), Planet Asia, Reef the Lost Cauze and Ras Kass alongside production from C-Lance (JMT), Bronze Nazareth, Vherbal & Ziko. A&R’d by longtime Hip-Hop impresario M-Eighty (Wu-Tang / DPG / Undergods) fame, this LP represents the call of duty found within all mankind as delivered via raw lyricism and classic boom bap tales.
As Dope Means releases there debut LP, Government Funded, they deliver the video for “Voices,” which tells the tale of Crumb’s personal experience while away from home and deployed overseas. With the first verse Crumb blames himself and his poor attitude while deployed for the destruction of a long distance relationship; wrongly accusing and negatively portraying events that were in fact not taking place. The second verse focuses on his best friend who passed away in the midst of a bitter feud. The stories contain apologies, thoughts, and feelings that may never be heard--remaining stuck in a cluttered mind; #Voices.
Tona - We Do (Prod. Rich Kidd)
On 6-18-2013 Tona will be releasing his debut project, Silverspring Crescent, which is produced in its entirety by Rich Kidd.
“Silverspring Crescent is actually the name of a street in the borough (Scarborough) where I am from (Toronto) so I named the LP that to show the world exactly who I am and where I come from” TONA states. “Music is a reflection of life and Rich and I have been working together for years now, so that chemistry and experiences come together on this LP.”
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Freddie Gibbs - Menace II Society (Feat. Dom Kennedy & Polyester)
LRG Clothing presents the official music video for "Menace II Society" Freddie Gibbs w/ Dom Kennedy & Polyester, off of the classic Cold Day In Hell.
C-Bo - 187 (Feat. WC)
The music video from gangsta rap veteran C-Bo featuring WC from his last released album "Orca".
Abstract Artform - Through My Music (Feat. Relic)
Winnipeg's prairie kid rapper Abstract Artform has let loose his latest music video 'Through My Music ft. Relic' along with a recent tour vlog chronicling his adventures for fans. AA his currently on Eastern Canadian tour this summer with Juno winner Relic and Halifax rapper Ambition in promotion of his upcoming release 'As The Crow Flies' out on July 5th on Ol Roy Records.
Megadon - Canon (Feat. Ruste Juxx, Smif N Wessun & Sadat X)
Megadon, Ruste Juxx, Smif N Wessun & Sadat X collab for a new music video.
Stalley - Petrin Hill Peonies
The fifth music video from Stalley's Savage Journey to the American Dream, "Petrin Hill Peonies", is directed by Alec Sutherland and produced by the Block Beattaz.
Cres & !llmind - Infinite (Prod. by !llmind)
Cres & super-producer !llmind present a fresh new cut, “Infinite,” from their upcoming collaborative LP, Hybr!d, which will drop this summer.
Monday, June 10, 2013
R.A. The Rugged Man - The People's Champ
R.A. The Rugged Man presents the first official video off his new album "Legends Never Die." "The People's Champ" is produced by Apathy and features an intro from Rampage.
"Legends Never Die" was released on April 30th, and features appearances from Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Brother Ali, Talib Kweli, Krizz Kaliko, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Vinnie Paz, Eamon, and more.
Isaiah Rashad - GIL
Visuals for Isaiah Rashad's "GIL", a prequel to his project "Pieces of a Kid." This is guy has signed with TDE records.
Ben Fisher - Time Will Tell
"Time Will Tell" is the first leak off of Ben Fisher's "Destiny vs. Desire" mixtape, which drops in early April. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Pain 1. Fisher will be releasing 3 tracks from the project prior to the official release. To get your ears on these leaks make sure you like Ben Fisher on Facebook, and follow suit on twitter.
Dope Means - War On Terror (Feat. Raspy)(Prod. C-Lance)
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania duo of Crumb and JustTraxx better known as Dope Means are unveiling their debut LP Government Funded onto the world on 6-18-2013. The group is led by MC Crumb who joined the Army and was deployed to Iraq and recently returned to the States. Crumb used his paychecks from “Operation New Dawn 11-12” to fund this LP, which focuses on corruption, the politics of war and all aspects of life and their love of their home town Pittsburgh. Though not a political group, many of their songs focus on the current political climate and the effects they've had on their lives as both soldiers and civilians.
Government Funded features thirteen tracks and features guest appearances by Timbo King (Wu-Tang), Planet Asia, Reef the Lost Cauze and Ras Kass alongside production from C-Lance (JMT), Bronze Nazareth, Vherbal & Ziko. A&R’d by longtime Hip-Hop impresario M-Eighty (Wu-Tang / DPG / Undergods) fame, this LP represents the call of duty found within all mankind as delivered via raw lyricism and classic boom bap tales.
As Dope Means prepares to drop there debut LP, Government Funded, they deliver this action packed but controversial video. The song focuses on the current corruption in our system that is sucking the 'Merica’ out of America. Everything from the fixed mass media, to the debt our country has tendered over the span of two separate wars. The video includes raw footage of Crumb while he was overseas in Kuwait fighting for the very freedom’s that the government is attempting to take away from us.
YC The Cynic - God Complex (Prod. Frank Drake)
The Bronx is known for originating this thing that we call hip-hop. It's only right for a kid from hip-hop's birthplace to introduce a unique flavor to the game.
YC The Cynic is a rapper who has cut his teeth in New York City's open mic scene for years. Cultivating a small but fiercely loyal fan base, YC was able to raise over $5000 for a Kickstarter campaign to fund his upcoming album with producer Frank Drake, GNK. Today, he is releasing the first single off the project, a song titled "God Complex," in video form.
"God Complex" catches the ear thanks to the Bronx rapper's outstanding harmonized delivery. He glides over Frank's spacey production with panache, pausing between bars for emphasis. YC uses this innovative style to paint a portrait of a narcissistic character who is the centerpiece of the song. The character is brash and very confident, declaring in the first line of the song: "I know this might sound quite unusual/But you should fear no man but me." As the song progresses, the listener learns that this braggadocio perhaps stems from insecurity ("You should watch who you're talking to/You've no idea what I'm going through"). Although the lyrics are bold and aggressive, the listener is not intimidated by the character, thanks to the mesmerizing cadence of the song.
The video, directed by Oliver Eid, is ethereal. YC's face is surrounded by clouds as it fades in and out of the frame. His face is the only image that appears on the screen. Vibrant colors seem to burst out of nowhere. The visual supports the trancelike feel of the song itself while simultaneously lifting the character into his "God Complex."
GNK will be dropping soon. Get familiar with YC The Cynic with the video below.
Statik Selektah - 21 & Over (Feat. Mac Miller & Sean Price)
Sean Price & Mac Miller star in Statik Selektah’s music video for "21 & Over" off ‘Extended Play,’ out June 18th. Cameos by Joey Bada$$, Schoolboy Q, Evidence, and The Alchemist. Directed by Guy Blelloch.
Prodigy - YNT (Young and Thuggin)(Feat Domo Genesis)(Prod. The Alchemist
Music video "YNT", from the new Prodigy and The Alchemist album.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
McKenzie Eddy - Windmills (Feat. GLC)
McKenzie Eddy and GLC release another video off of their "Young Platinum" collaboration. "Windmills" is set against native GLC's Chicago backdrop, and was shot by Evan Brockett while McKenzie and the Bluroc crew were on tour... Enjoy.
Lowkey - Cradle of Civilisation (Feat. Mai Khalil)
Lowkey is one of the few rap artist worth checking out that's not from America.
Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Fat Fool (Prod. The Alchemist)
New music video from Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Trin Monsta - Rich Beggar
Music video by Trin Monsta performing Rich Beggar. 2012. Beat produced by This Is Tomorrow.
Bizzy Crook - Rookie Of The Year (Feat. Ransom, Mel Carter, & DJ Quest)
With 2012 barely in the rear-view and fresh off releasing his second mixtape, “P.S. I’m Sorry 2,” which featured collaborations with Vado and Jim Jones on the breakout track “Work” (the mixtape earned Bizzy coverage on Fuse TV, Hip-Hop Weekly Magazine, MTV.com, Rapradar.com, Inflexwetrust.com, Nahright.com, XXLmag.com, Worldstarhiphop.com, 2Dopeboyz.com, Allhiphop.com, Vibe.com, Freeonsmash.com, Prefixmag.com, Thesource.com, Youheardthatnew.com, Hiphopwired.com & DJBooth.net among many others) Bizzy is already prepping for a banner year in 2013, as Nelly took the young emcee under his wing and featured Bizzy on his latest mixtape, ‘Scorpio Season,” on the track “Like Dat”, which also featured Trae Da Truth. Nelly & Crook also released a viral video for the record that has over 200k online views.
On 7-2-2013, Bizzy will unveil his latest mixtape, “84,” a conceptually driven mixtape that chronicles Bizzy’s journey from music industry rookie, to realizing his dream of becoming the “Michael Jordan” of rap; “84 is the year MJ was drafted into the NBA. The beginning of his journey to becoming the greatest basketball player that ever lived” says Bizzy. “I'm telling my story, as a rookie that is aspiring to become the greatest. 2013 is my year, this is my ’84!” ’84 features guest appearances from Estelle, Los, Nelly, JR Writer, Ransom, Mel Carter & Lil Cease.
Today, Bizzy Crook offers up the first official video from “84,” “Rookie Of The Year” featuring Ransom and Mel Carter (Jay-Z’s nephew)
Nametag & Nameless - The Teacher (Feat. Chell)
Nametag and Nameless tone down their rough edges for "The Teacher," the latest video from their album 'For Namesake', which is in stores now. Nametag gets personal with candid rhymes about his parents and losing his Mother to cancer and the impact it had on his life; while Nameless adds reflective pianos to his usual knock.
Chill Moody - Here Here
Its been a busy time for the guys over at the AubGreen Collective, with Chill Moody headlining Hot 97's "Who's Next" concert series last week and Nate packing out shows out in San Francisco. Today, the Collective has two videos debuting on VEVO. Chill Moody's "Here, Here" directed by @ReddPenMedia, a fun video which was hydrated by Vitamin Water. This is the third video from Chill's "RFM" album.
Uptown XO - Everyday
Uptown XO has teamed up with the Creative Junkfood team to create his newest visual piece - an animated video for the standout track "Everyday" (produced by and featuring AB The Pro).
Raz Simone - Kids Throw Rocks
Raz Simone presents his visuals for the opening song on his Solomon Samuel Simone EP. Kids Throw Rocks is self directed and edited for a more personal approach to visualize the song.
Ricky Rude - Good Mood (Feat. Glasses Malone)
South Jersey's Ricky Rude and Los Angeles' Glasses Malone are quite possibly hip-hop's 'Odd Couple.' After releasing the laidback single, "Good Mood," which samples the theme song from the classic sitcom "The Odd Couple," the New Jersey troubadour enlists YMCMB's Glasses Malone, for the song's music video. The video features Ricky sharing champagne and a hot tub with a scantily clad female, while Glasses hits the booth to spew fire. The visuals will surely leave viewers in a good mood.
In April, Ricky made waves with the release of his single "Hold Me Down" featuring AR-AB. He has done little to fly below the radar since; as he was recently (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhaWu2bOHxGaIJ0cD5) spotted in a cipher with hit-making producer Mike Zombie (Drake's "Started from the Bottom"). Ricky is currently completing his forthcoming album, "No Guts, No Glory," which is slated to include features from Scarface, AR-AB, Apollo The Great, Liz Rodriguez, and production from Cardiak and Cool & Dre.
Gensu Dean & Planet Asia - Faces On The Dollar
It was about time to put some visuals behind Gensu Dean & Planet Asia's collborative album "Abrasions", so they road tripped to Fresno to shoot "Faces On The Dollar'. Cash out with Planet Asia as he walks us through his Central Valley stomping grounds. Ride by the Fink-White Center, The Brownies, the corner store, and even Planet Asia's childhood home. Gensu Dean lays the perfect sonic backdrop for Asia's lyrical reflection and dollar dreaming.
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