Hip Hop TV: April 2014

Monday, April 28, 2014

Nas - Dance Music

"Dance" is a tribute song to Nas mother. The song is from the album "God's Son".

Locksmith - Who I am (Feat. Rebecca Nobel)

The stand out track from Locksmith's "A Thousand Cuts" receives a visual. Another album worth picking up!

Raz Simone - Don't Shine

This song is from his mixtape/ablum "Cognitive Dissonance: Part 1", which is you can donwload for free www.razsimone.com Make sure to pick it it, because I tell you it is worth it!

Gee Watts - Premature Hate

Westcoast rapper Gee Watts releases his visuals for his song "Premature Hate". Download this track and the entire "Watts Up" Mixtape for free on Datpiff.

Joe Blow - No Sleep

Bay Area rapper Joe Blow with his music video "No Sleep".

Roc Marciano - Slingers (Feat. Knowledge The Pirate)

I always enjoy the beats Roc Marciano picks out. Vice President & M.B.D.R. artist Roc Marciano releases the "Slingers" music video from the mixtape "The Pimpire Strikes Back". The song produced by Roc and also features long time collaborator Knowledge The Pirate.

Killah Priest - After the Rapture

New music video by Wu-Tang clan affiliated rapper Killah Priest.

The Legion - Stereo (Prod. Buckwild)

First single by the legendary Bronx trio and D.I.T.C. affiliates The Legion, taken off their long awaited The Lost Tapes LP, available worldwide May 20 (CD/EP/cassette/digital) on Ill Adrenaline Records/Legion Records. "Stereo" produced by none other than Buckwild of D.I.T.C. (Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Nas, Jadakiss, Big Pun, AZ, Black Rob, etc.).

Onyx - #WakeDaFucUp (Feat. Dope D.O.D)(Prod. Snowgoons)

Onyx - #WakeDaFucUp album entirely produced by Snowgoons!

Innocent? - Silent Murder (Feat. Sean Price & Ruste Juxx)

There's no doubt about it that Brooklyn births some of the most stone cold characters in our nation's history. From Bugsy Siegel to Biggie, Brooklynites never back down from any challenge, even it it involves making enemies in the process. But through the lyrically poised Innocent?, scrappy spitter Ruste Juxx, and raw rhymes of Sean Price, "Silent Murder" gives you an insight of the inner workings of Crooklyn. Devoid of hooks and over produced beats, it's a potent, choir sampling joint that's full of bars detailing the trio's hustle and love for their borough. "Silent Murder" is taken from T.H.E.M. Recordings forthcoming 'Killin' the Game' compilation.. stay tuned!

Abstract Artform - The Hitchhiker (Feat. Dan Frechette & D-Sisive)

Rapper Abstract Artform has posted a new lyric video for 'The Hitchhiker' feat. Dan Frechette and D-Sisive. The track is from his recently released remix album 'CROWS:', which is a collaboration with beatmaker Oscar “Mumbles” Folundin and DJ Björn Friberg (Co-Pilot) remixing tracks from last year's release 'As The Crow Flies'.

Mic Handz - Don't Get Stomped (Feat. Fame of M.O.P)

With the city on his back and the crowd chanting his name, a hero must rise to the occasion. But when it's time to put your guns up, Brooklyn spitter Mic Handz understands that sometimes fists are the best means of communication. A rowdy club anthem that plays out like the real life version of Def Jam: Fight for NY, "Don't Get Stomped" is the no holds barred smack down that we desperately need, especially in a time of new age R&B and soft rappers. As Handz plays the undisputed champion and Fame drops rhymes that pick up from where the legendary Rakim left off, we're treated to shots of some of BK's finest doing their thing in an undisclosed, underground location. You may wanna hit the rewind on this one a couple times and see if you can find all the cameos. "Don't Get Stomped" will be released on the upcoming 'Killin' The Game' compilation from T.H.E.M Records. Somebody tell Apollo Creed to ring the bell and get this party started.

D.O. (Defy the Odds) - Intro : Still In It

Video was shot in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Tragedy Tha Beast - Nautilus Chop Freestyle

Tragedy Tha Beast drops a dope freestyle over 9th Wonder's "Nautilus Chop".

Jonezen- Bombs Away (Feat. D' Meetri)

Detroit-bred, Los Angeles-based rapper/songwriter/guitarist/producer Chris Jones a.k.a. Jonezen presents the Ryan Pinkall-directed music video for "Bombs Away", his new IAMVINAY-produced single. "Bombs Away" is the newest single from his upcoming LP Beautiful Disaster, set to feature appearances from Dubbs, Michele Wylen, Ashleigh Munn, Micki Consiglio, Jordan Michael and Lauren Ashley as well as production from Soundroll-Music, 2DEEP, Runaway Muzic, Adamack, Sinima Beats, Atomic Beats, Kajmir Beats, Will Shine, Diamond Style Productions and Platinum Sellers Beatz. The winner of last year's Los Angeles Music Awards for Best Hip-Hop Artist, Jonezen has just been nominated for Hip Hop Artist and Solo Performer of the Year for this year's awards. Told by doctors after an arrest that he may not live another year due to excessive drinking, Jonezen refused to go to rehab unless he could bring his recording studio. He found a treatment center in Los Angeles that would let him do just that and upon entering he began working on Live From Rehab. After leaving treatment Jonezen landed a distribution deal with Famous Records/ Fontana/ Universal. Jonezen just performed live on Janice Dickinson's talk show Janice TV, and also shot a role performing one of his songs in the upcoming movie Buddy Hutchins starring Jamie Kennedy. Regarding "Bombs Away" Jonezen says "This was one of the last songs I did for the album and I knew after hearing the beat that I wanted this track to drop first. Keeping all that in mind I told D'Meetri to think 'making a statement' and that's what I think we did with the song. Bombs away… we're going in. Get ready for the rest of the album". Regarding Beautiful Disaster, JenniferAnn VersaStyle of Detroit Rock 'N Roll recently said "...with no holding back on lessons learned, Jonezen takes his audience on a lyrical journey about the 'grind and the game'"

Dres - Bars in the Booth (Prod. DJ Premier)(Session 2)

Thanks to Dres from Black Sheep for being the next up on Bars in the Booth. We have more Bars in the Booth and new videos coming soon to the youtube channel, so subscribe to the channel to not miss a thing. Press Play. - DJ Premier

Papoose - Bars in the Booth (Prod. DJ Premier)(Session 1)

Welcome to the official DJ Premier Youtube Channel, This is our first segment called, "Bars in the Booth" where MC's of all genres spit the lyrics to the beat that I hook up and their rhymin' is put on front street. First episode goes out to my man Papoose who came down to set off the series.

Prez P - Money Callin (Prod. Kenneth Cartel)

North Miami rapper Prez P presents the Raimage-directed music video for "Money Callin", the new Kenneth Cartel-produced single from his new album The Ambiance featuring Glocky Davis, Ransom Note, J Nics and Rell Burgandy as well as production from Nuez, The Ear Drummerz, Mr. Maneuvers, DT Spacely, Ronny J, RAH, MVSIC, Sir Flywalker, Green City, Eccentric Music, Squareboogie and Danny Dee. Prez first emerged onto the underground rap scene in Miami with his group Da Camp in 2011 with their mixtape 7 Day Weekend: Campin Out In Da RV. That record was followed by 7 Day Weekend: Bumpin olDCool Da Campilation and VII Day Vacay, which was voted 2012 Mixtape Of The Year by the Miami blog the305.com. Miami New Times recently named him one of the Top 10 Miami Rappers On The Comeup (see article). The Ambiance is available for free download now at DatPiff.

Cool Hand Lukey - My Way

After linking up with Fame (M.O.P.) and Royal Flush on his last videos, Coney Island's Cool Hand Lukey returns with more aggressive content. Be on the lookout for Cool Hand Lukey’s forthcoming mixtape.

Born Allah & Erule - Dub Fritterz (Feat. Black Suga)

Los Angeles rappers Born Allah and ERule present the Empty Marlett-directed music video for "Dub Fritterz", the NGAFSH-produced new single from the Dub Fritterz EP, which also features a verse from Planet Asia. "Fritterz" features Belizian songstress Blaq Suga on the hook. Born Allah and ERule made their names in Los Angeles' Project Blowed/Good Life freestyle rap scene documented in the 2008 documentary This Is The Life (which features Born Allah) which also spawned the likes of Freestyle Fellowship and Jurassic 5. A regular on Sway & Tech's Wake Up Show (click to watch Born Allah on the Wake Up Show), Born Allah wrote and recorded the theme to their open mic segment of the "11 O'Clock Battles" show, was a regular on the L.A. battle scene, and even penned a song for pop group New Kids On The Block at age 14 (click to stream "Are You Down"). ERule made the cover of Rap Pages in 1994 on the strength of his Pallas Records single "Listen Up/Synopsis" (click to watch the video), and has worked with Ice-T, Mykill Miers and Myka 9 of Freestyle Fellowship. "The term 'Dub Fritterz' comes from a dish from Belize called a conch fritter," says Born Allah. "We got the idea because Blaq Suga is from L.A. by way of Belize. So we replaced the Conch with the Dub, which is short for the letter W (West coast)." Born Allah's most recent prior release is "F**k Your Favorite Rapper Pt. 2"

Fong-Sai-U - Bad Guy

Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents the Gimante Nichols-directed video for "Bad Guy", the self-produced first single from his forthcoming album Ballads Of A Massacre. An underground hip-hop veteran, Fong has collaborated with Black Thought (click to stream "I Own This Microphone") who was an early mentor to Fong and took him on tour with The Roots. Fong also produced a song for Guru of Gang Starr on his solo album Bald Head Slick under his given name Divine (click to stream "O.G. Talk"). In 2011 Soulspazm Records released Fong's album A Soldier's Story (click for info) which featured Raheem DeVaughn and Res. "When I wrote 'Bad Guy' I was saying I'll do what I have to do to survive without changing who I am," says Fong. "I'm from Washington D.C. so I want y'all to see the lyrical side, not just the street side. The whole world got kilos if you let some of these rappers tell it. These corporations are money to me, not a car or chain." Ballads Of A Massacre is set for a late spring release.

Friday, April 18, 2014

CunninLynguists - South California (Feat. Tunji)

From the album "Strange Journey Volume Three". Pick it up if you haven't yet because it's great!

Oddisee - Back of My Mind (Feat. Paolo Escobar)

"Back of My Mind" is one of my favourite tracks from his album "Tangible Dream".

Copywrite - Tic Toc

Copywrite's "Tic Toc" from "the Life and Times of Peter Nelson" album on Man Bites Dog Records.

Nesby Phips - Circles

Shot while in LA just before the JetLife Tour. This song is the intro of the Phipstape titled 'The Catchup" .

SZA - Babylon

I kinda like the style that SZA got. She is a great singer and I think she got the perfect production to match her voice.

Blueprint - Respect The Architect

From the album "Respect the Architect". Good stuff!

Stevie Joe - No Mo

Oakland rapper Stevie Joe says the things that other emcees are scared to say. Selling drugs is not the way to go. From the album "80's baby".

The Uncluded - Organs

This is something different...not my kind of stuff.

Dag Savage - Wine and Cheese (Feat. Jimetta Rose)

Exile & Johaz are puttin the final touches on there debut album entitled "E & J". Be on the look out for it real soon, but until then enjoy there latest video "Wine $ Cheese" ft. Jimetta Rose.

Crooked I - Drum Murder (Feat. HorseShoe G.A.N.G.)

Music video by Crooked I performing "Drum Murder" featuring HorseShoe G.A.N.G.

Nice & Smooth - No Delayin

Throwback Video with a modern twist 1st of it's kind.

RetcH - Fly Away (Feat. $ha Hef)

Latest visual from the Lo God for the track "Fly Away" featuring Sha Hef.

Built To Fade - Angel

Built To Fade features vocals from Dane Ferguson, Zoë Wick, Anna Wise (of Sonnymoon) and production from Kno (of CunninLynguists). From the album "To Dust".

Big Kurt - Not A Fuckin Chance (Feat. Reef the Lost Cauze)

Big Kurt featuring Reef the Lost Cauze "Not A Fuckin Chance".

Monday, April 7, 2014

Deniro Farrar - Mindless

"Smoked away my memory, and all my evil tendacies, ain't seen my mind in so damn long, when we meet, I hope it remembers me." - Deniro Farrar

Locksmith - Hardest Song Ever (feat. Leah Tysse)

"Hardest Song Ever" is the first official song and video off Locksmith's album A thousand cuts due out April 15th. "This my personal account of abuse and its effect on my life. If my story can help any other person that is suffering then I am truly grateful."