Sunday, May 18, 2014
Deniro Farrar - Look At The Sky (Feat. Flosstradamus)
Music video by Deniro Farrar performing Look At The Sky. Released in 2012.
The Roots - Understand
Official video for The Roots "Understand" off '...and then you shoot your cousin' in stores May 19th.
Machine Gun Kelly - Halo
Machine Gun Kelly's official video for "Halo" off of The "EST 4 Life" Mixtape.
Tech N9ne - Party The Pain Away (Feat. Liz Suwandi)
Tech N9ne - "Party The Pain Away" Official Hip Hop Music Video.
Locksmith - Broken (Feat. Jarell Perry)
This video is my personal thank you to everyone who has shown love and supported my dreams. I could not have completed this project (The Green Box) without your encouragement. For that, I am forever grateful.Locksmith
Cam'ron & A-Trak— Dipsh*ts
A-Trak and Cam'ron are back! Summer anthem "Dipsh*ts" features uncut Cam'ron slick talk over triumphant instrumental blasts from A-Trak, Oliver and Just Blaze, a Dipset-repping Juelz Santana on the hook, and "Champagne Dame" (aka Federal Reserve executive producer Damon Dash) providing a legendary, song closing rant, complete with "Foooooooool's Gold" shout!
This Federal Reserve cut gets the epic video it deserves thanks to director Ricky Saiz, who follows up his work for Beyonce and Supreme with another iconic clip, capturing the rugged glory and inimitable fashion sense of Harlem and the Diplomats with true uptown-meets-downtown flair. From kids in airbrushed A-Trak tees to Cam's floor-length mink, it's the most style you'll see in a video all year.
Watch the video premier on Complex now and stay tuned for more from the Federal Reserve EP (out soon on Fool's Gold / Poppington / Dipset). Check A-Trak on the Gold Gone Wild US tour alongside Salva starting this month, including a NYC stop at Terminal 5 with a very special guest set from Cam'ron on Saturday, May 31st.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Ransom - Royalty
Here's a brand new music video from New Jersey spitter Ranson entitled "Royalty." The track was produced by Shorty Fyuz. Video directed by Ishell Vaughn.
Big K.R.I.T - Mt Olympus
Big K.R.I.T. drops an epic visual for his first single "Mt. Olympus," from his upcoming sophomore album "Cadillactica." The video is directed by KRSP Visuals, who also directed "The Vent," "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and "REM."
"Cadillactica" Coming Soon!
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y - Toast
Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y's music video for Toast, off of their "Live in Concert EP".
Cool Nutz - Loveless (Feat. Arjay)
Cool Nutz releases the visuals for the lead track from his most recent album "Bars". "Loveless" is a testament of the lagacy and history of one of the regions standout hip-hop artists. Listen to the message and get a little more insight into the struggles and challenges of being one of the champion voices and activists for NW hip-hop.
"Loveless" is taken from the latest album from Cool Nutz "Bars"... "Loveless" features additional vocals from Arjay and is produced by Terminill for TBT and is one of the many standout tracks on "Bars".
Locksmith - Stand It (Feat. Anesha)(Prod. 9th Wonder)
Queens, New York provides the back drop for Lock's 9th Wonder produced track featuring Anesha.
Raz Simone - Sometimes I Don't (Feat. Sam Lachow)
Raz Simone is nice! Check him out if you haven't yet.
Silkk The Shocker - Don't Give Up
Official music video by Silkk The Shocker performing "Don't Give Up".
Tech N9ne - Strangeulation Cypher (Feat. Godemis, Stevie Stone, Murs, Wrekonize, Bernz, Kutt Calhoun, Ubiquitous, Prozak, & Krizz Kaliko)
9 mins of rapping by the Strange Music camp.
Miggs - Knowhateyemean?
Official music video for the first single off of Miggs' first album "Son of a Gun".
L'Orange - Man of the Night (Feat. Erica Lane)
A little while removed from the release of The Orchid Days, we get our second glimpse into the dying world L'Orange created. An chronological introduction to the album, the Man of the Night walks through shuffing piano and dark jazz undertones. The new single embraces the concepts of love and death in the new album.
Jakk Frost - Bars in the Booth (Session 3) (Prod. DJ Premier)
DJ Premier’s “Bars in the Booth” is for SERIOUS SPITTERS ONLY! Session 1 & 2 featuring Papoose & Dres (of Black Sheep) verified as much! For the uninitiated, “Bars in the Booth” is a new series Preemo has started which revolves around titan emcees of all genres coming thru and being put to the test over a DJ Premier track!
Simply, “Bars in the Booth” isn’t about age, popularity, or how many Twitter followers you have; its about an Emcee and a DJ moving the crowd—and that is the definition of Hip-Hop.
For Session 3, Premier linked up with up with the Beardgang General himself--- Jakk Frost!
Monday, May 5, 2014
The Roots - When The People Cheer
Official lyric video for The Roots "When The People Cheer" off '...and then you shoot your cousin' in stores May 19th on Def Jam. I'm looking forward to hear the new album. They are by far my favourite Hip Hop rap group!
Danny Brown - 25 Buck (Feat. Purity Ring)
This is my favourite song from Danny Browns album "Old". Good to see him making a music video from this song.
Tech N9ne - Over It (Feat. Ryan Bradley)
Tech N9ne "Over It" featuring Ryan Bradley. From the album "Collabos - Strangeulation".
Isaiah Rashad - Heavenly Father
Isaiah Rashad releases his official music video for "Heavenly Father".
L'Orange & Stik Figa - Smoke Rings
With L'Orange & Stik Figa's new album The City Under The City less than two weeks away, today we are pleased to bring you the first visuals for the project. Set in the steel remains of a burnt out building, Stik Figa weaves his way in and out between worlds of smokey grey and rich color. The setting itself a metaphor, the rich foliage growing from the concrete walls, blends into the background while evoking a sense of life growing from under the city.
Freddie Gibbs - Crushing Feelings Freestyle
Freddie Gibbs drops a freestyle on DJ Statik Selektahs beat "Stick 2 The Script".
Raz Simone - Hometown
To hear more of my story check out my debut solo EP "Solomon Samuel Simone" available for free download at razsimone.com
Romaro Franceswa - The Big Payback (Prod. BeanOne)
With over 70 studio albums to his name, James Brown truly earned his moniker as "The Hardest Working Man In Show Business." Truth be told, we all owe something to the man who provided a wealth of samples for future DJ's and producers to jump on and ultimately helped birth a genre. It's been 41 years since he dropped the now classic funk joint, "The Payback" and we're still getting down with his work, this time through the sounds of Seattle native Romaro Franceswa. As a member of The Emerald City's Yuk The World crew, he's been able to hone his craft of the independent circuit, but now he's poised to make big moves with his take on the classic. Entitled "The Big Payback," the video plays out like an overblown rap battle with Romaro taking shots at all of his competitors, both small time rookies and household names alike. Full of shots depicting nuns getting busy and Romaro lyrically assaulting his foes, it's an insight of the emcee's ability to make jokes and spit them just as quick. "The Big Payback" is featured on Romaro's recently released Black King LP. Keep an eye out for Romaro as the Federal Way native makes his way into the limelight.
Bruse Wane - Who Shot Ya "Freestyle"
Wane Enterprises CEO and New York artist Bruse Wane presents the music video for his freestyle over the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Who Shot Ya". This freestyle comes hot on the heels of the release of "Return Of The Spitters (RMX)" featuring Keith Murray and Fam-Illy (listen), featured on his newest full-length The Dark Knight Album.. The Day The Earth Stood Still. A native of the Bronxdale Houses Projects in the Soundview section of the Bronx, Bruse founded Wane Enterprises in 2001, hosting events featuring Styles P, Papoose, N.O.R.E, Buckshot and Remy Ma. "I'm currently in the process of compiling classic beats for my impending Earl Manigualt Of Rap mixtape," says Bruse. "The 'Who Shot Ya' beat was always one of my favs and a banger, so I hopped on it to give my fans something to zone out to." He says Earl Manigault will feature "a lot of never-heard-before songs from my early years with the stories behind them, along with narrations done by myself, and some current freestyles."
Trubz - KRAP
Louisville, Kentucky rapper Trubz presents the Payne Lindsey-directed music video for "KRAP", the new single from EP The Beginning Phazes, out now. "KRAP" is produced by Atlanta beatsmith E Smitty. Trubz' singles "Summertime" and "Cash" touched regional top 40 charts nationwide, and his most recent mixtape Sleepin On Trubz was hosted by Kentucky's DJ Slikk. Trubz has shared the stage with Gorilla Zoe, Shawty Lo, Yung Joc, and has accumulated over 250,000 Youtube views. His biggest hit was the “Murray State Anthem” in which he and his former partner collaborated to make the university’s basketball anthem which received over 146,000 views. "'When I first moved to Nashville I used to rap on the street corners of downtown Broadway and 2nd Ave. I did this for about four months. I was on the street corner every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. One night I ran into a country man telling me I didn't have what it takes to make it in the music industry and he told me I was playing the wrong genre of music for Nashville. I told him if he would listen to just one song, I could guarantee he would change his mind. Needless to say, one song later, he was putting a $20 bill in the Trubz donation bucket. It was a great learning experience, and this song explains the conversation I had that night." The Beginning Phazes is out now on iTunes.
Monday, April 28, 2014
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.
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.
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.
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.
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