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Monday, December 23, 2013

Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me

When the lights shut off, an artist's dream is that their work will stand the test of time. The ones that influence our culture are the ones we most remember. Here, two powerful creative forces come together to elevate the status quo and lay ground to their legacy. This is their poetry. Sing about them. This is part one.

Tech N9ne - Love 2 Dislike Me (Feat. Liz Suwandi & Tyler Lyon)

Tech N9ne "Love 2 Dislike Me" official Hip Hop music video, featuring Liz Suwandi & Tyler Lyon.

Trae Tha Truth - The Rain

Music video "The Rain" by Houston rapper Trae The Truth. This has been released around a year ago.

David Dallas - Runnin

David Dallas "Runnin" is featured on his upcoming album, 'Falling Into Place,'.

Da$H - Brighton Beach

Here's the first video off of Da$H's highly anticipated project "V.I.C.E.S". With production from Thelonious Martin and visuals by Matt Kinsey, follow Da$H as he takes you on a stroll.

Dam-Funk - Hood Pass Intact

Sean Price - How Sean Price Stole Christmas

Sean Price, aka Sean "Grinch" wreaks havoc on Christmas!

Machine Gun Kelly - Swing Life Away feat. Kellin Quinn

Machine Gun Kelly's official music video for "Swing Life Away".

Dice Raw - Rough as the Night

Raw Life Records Presents: "Rough as the Night", Dice Raw's new single off of his upcoming project. The video features "Machine".

Freddie Gibbs - Deuces

Some new music from Freddie Gibbs.

Eminem - Rap God

New Eminem music video from the album "Marshall Mathers LP 2".

Monday, December 16, 2013

A$AP Nast - Trillmatic (Feat. Method Man)

Music video by A$AP Mob featuring A$AP Nast & Wu-Tang clan member Method Man performing "Trillmatic". They done a good job of bringing that old school hip hop sound back on this song.

Ruste Juxx - Everyday Hustle

New Ruste Juxx! No idea of this is going to be on his next album.

Crooked I - Nobody Cares (Feat. Tena Jones)

Music video by Crooked I performing "Nobody Cares". From the album, "Apex Predator"

Kuniva - Michiganish (Feat. Jon Connor, Boldy James & Guilty Simpson)

Joey Bada$$ - My Yout

Filmed in St. Lucia, Joey Bada$$ takes us into the heart of the island living. Song produced by Chuck Strangers. Video directed by Motion Family. This song is from the Joey Bada$$ EP, "Summer Knights".

Moe Pope & Rain - Lift Off

‘Lift Off,’ features Nate Marsden (of Bearstronaut) mouthing Moe Pope’s lyrics on an animated journey through the streets of Boston. Rain’s production and playful synth melodies provide the backdrop for director/animator Matthew Watkins’ surreal imagining of the city.

Murs - S.O.S. (Feat. Kosha Dillz, Jabee, Cash Lansky and Marley B, Optimal & Reverie)

Label 316, the new imprint headed by Los Angeles emcee Murs, presents the Pharaoh Davis-directed music video for "S.O.S.", featuring Kosha Dillz (NJ), Jabee (OKC), Cash Lansky and Marley B (Tucson), Optimal (Phoenix) and Reverie (L.A.). The video was shot in Reno, Nevada at the Beach Hut Deli. to meet in Reno, Nevada at the Beach Hut Deli to shoot the video. "I started this label as a platform for all the hard working artists out there I felt deserved a more. I for one believe that this game is 10% talent and 90% work ethic. And you won't find one lazy artist on this roster."

Chris James - Poison

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, James first developed a passion for music when a woman from his father’s job gave his family an antique player piano, the type of old-school piano that can play itself. James would spend hours following the notes the piano played, in effect teaching himself how to read music. His father’s friend from work also left stacks of books of music, tomes James read repeatedly. When he learned how to play “Amazing Grace,” a new world presented itself. “Once I started learning how to play songs,” he says, “it really inspired me to make my own songs.” By 2012, James’ music made its way to Rich America and John Monopoly, the veteran manager and talent scout who has worked with Kanye West, No I.D. and Shawnna, among others. James says that John Monopoly’s guidance has been invaluable. “I’ve learned from him how to make sure everything is complete and to fill up my tracks,” James states. “He and his team, they’ve shown me how to add the missing pieces and make sure that my music captivates people the whole way through.” Chris James’ debut LP, L.I.F.E., (Love Isn’t For Everyone) which will be released in 2014 is a searing collection of music that introduces the Chicago native as the next voice of soul; a superior songwriter whose musicianship and production are already among the genre’s best.

RRome - My Girl (Prod. M-Phazes)

Stories of “Love And Hip Hop” best describe RRome’s new video “My Girl”. BK’s next on deck explicitly details his imaginary relationships with some of the dime R&B songstresses in the game (Kelly Rowland & Rihanna just to name a few). “My Girl” is taken from RRome’s upcoming, “Take This Serious,” mixtape which is hosted by DJ Absolut. The production is supplied by the always on-point M-Phazes.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Big K.R.I.T. - Multi Til The Sun Die

Music video from the album "King Remembered In Time". One of my favourite tracks of the album.

S.T. 2 Lettaz - Flashlight (Feat. Joi Tiffany)

From the debut album entitled "The G... The Growth and Development".

Freddie Gibbs - The Real G Money

Tech N9ne - Hiccup

Tech N9ne 'Hiccup' Official Hip Hop Music Video from his 'Therapy' EP.

Dice Raw - Somebody Loves You (Feat. Raheem DeVaughn)

Dice Raw features Raheem DeVaughn in this new track from his upcoming mixtape soon to drop in 2013. Aisha Thalia stars in the video.

Twista - Intro Freestyle

1st of 6 videos Twista is releasing from his Ep "Back to the Basics" dropping on December 10, 2013 on iTunes. Intro- Freestyle track was produced by The Legendary Traxster, This is just a appetizer before the main course "The Dark Horse" album for 2014

Wu-Syndicate - Where Was Heaven

Prez P - Rollin' Clean (Feat. J NiCS & Lil Champ Fway)

North Miami rapper Prez P features on "Rollin' Clean", the new single produced by Mr. Sisco and featuring fellow Miami rappers Lil Champ Fway and J NiCS. "Rollin'" will appear on Champ's upcoming album Heavy Gunz & Gold. "Lil Champ Fway came up with the track and the features. As soon as me and J NiCS heard the Pimp C sample over the hook we already knew what to come up with for our raps," says Prez. "Champ had already written a verse and it was one two three after we heard it. It's basically about the climb to that top spot and the foes you have to encounter and pass through to continue your quest for greatness." Prez has recently released The Ambiance, his new album featuring Glocky Davis, Ransom Note, J Nics and Rell Burgandy as well as production from Nuez, The Pyrvmids, The Ear Drummerz, Mr. Maneuvers, DT Spacely, Ronny J, RAH, MVSIC, Sir Flywalker, Kenneth Cartel, 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. The Ambiance is available for free download now at DatPiff.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Big K.R.I.T. - Rich Dad Poor Dad

A flip book through Big K.R.I.T.'s memories.

Young Gully - Weather The Storm

This song is on Young Gully & DJ Fresh's album "David". Download the HM5 album for free: http://www.thizzler.com/hm5

Joey Fatts - Karma

Joey Fatts "Karma", Produced By Twiz The Beat Pro. Off of Joey Fatts New Mixtape Entitled "Joey Fatts".

Marco Polo - G.U.R.U. (Feat. Talib Kweli & DJ Premier)

On 4-19-2013 Marco Polo honored the three-year anniversary of Guru’s passing by releasing a dedication, “G.U.R.U.,” f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music Guru and DJ Premier gave us. The heartfelt dedication, which was premiered by Complex.com (http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/premiere-marco-polo-f-talib-kweli-dj-premier-guru) now gets the visual treatment and was premiered today by Massappeal.com. “This is one of the most important records I've ever been a part of” states Marco Polo. “Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record! Please help share this record and celebrate the life of an artist who influenced me and so many others in Hip-Hop and music period! R.I.P. Keith Edward Elam aka G.U.R.U. (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)!” “G.U.R.U.” not only went viral in a day, but also clearly resonated with the late MC’s friends and family as they offered up their support for the track, as Trish Elam (Guru’s Sister) commented ““The Elam family is so deeply grateful that Guru is being honored three-years after his death. He wanted to be remembered and to do so in such a magnanimous way is so monumental to us. This is the dream and the legacy that he would have wanted and we are so appreciative of that. These are the words that he manifest.”

Serial Killers (Xzibit, B Real & Demrick) - Wanted

New video from the Serial Killers crew, Xzibit, B Real & Demrick are back with "Wanted" directed by Matt Alonzo.

Mark Steele - Not Like Yall

Mark Steele is a solo rap artist from Durham, NC. Currently residing in New York City, his sound imbues a gritty, fervid sound that has been long lost since the late 90's, early 2000's. Bred into the culture since the tender age of 15, he has already worked with some of the industry's best. Topping the list includes his mentor and former college professor, super producer 9th Wonder, and YMCMB artist Cory Gunz. Formerly of the NC based rap duo Mic&Rep, well respected publications such as The Source Magazine's "Unsigned Hype" have highlighted Steele's potential, as well as a slew of the top online blog sites. Mark recently released his new mixtape, Empty Auditorium, and today he releases his latest video “Not Like Yall.”

Murs - Love (Chapter 1 of 'Curse of the Merch Girl' Comic)

Murs collaborated with Devil's Due Entertainment to create the comic book 'Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl.' Accompanying the comic book, Murs recorded a soundtrack. Today they're leaking the audio for "Love," the track associated with Chapter 1. Download the track + PDF of Chapter 1 for free here: http://t.opsp.in/h1IGT.

Smif N Wessun - Born and Raised (Feat. Jr. Kelly)

Smif N Wessun debut their latest music video off their reggae inspired EP, 'Born and Raised,' out today on Duck Down Music. The project is entirely produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam. The video for the title track features Jr. Kelly and was filmed in both Kingston, Jamaica and Brooklyn, NY.

Truth Universal - Motivated (Feat. Sybil Shanel)(Prod. DJ Waht)

New Orleans emcee Truth Universal presents the self-directed music video for "Motivated", the DJ Waht-produced single "Motivated", from his new album Invent The Future featuring Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples, Khrysis!, Kev Brown, P.U.D.G.E., Lyrikill, Shawde Banx and AF THE NAYSAYER. "Motivated" features guest vocals from singer Sybil Shanell, and the video was edited by Legaux for Legaux Blox. Born in Trinidad, Truth moved to New Orleans at age 4, and 2000 saw his first release, the Dashiki Dialogue 12". Truth was forced to relocate temporarily to Houston after Hurricane Katrina, dropping his debut album Self-Determination around that time and following up with Guerrilla Business. "DJ Waht chopped the drums off EPMD's 'Jane'," says Truth of "Motivated". " I brought the lyrics. Sybil listened to the content and freestyled this hook. I love Hip Hop, and no matter how difficult entities which may have some sort of gate keeping status make it for us, I'm motivated to overcome the BS. " Invent The Future is out now on iTunes.

Endemic - Cardinal (Feat. Darkim be Allah & Supreme)

UK producer Endemic presents the Rodolfo Duran-directed music video for "Cardinal", his new single featuring Darkim Be Allah and Supreme. A native of the United Kingdom regarded as one of the country's foremost hiphop producers, Endemic recently moved to New York City via a USA O-1 artist visa for “persons of extraordinary ability”. Following on the heels of "High Society" featuring Tragedy Khadafi, Afu Ra and Ruste Juxx (click to watch video) and "Capos" featuring Roc Marciano, Kevlaar 7 and P.R. Terrorist (click to listen), "Cardinal" is the third single from Terminal Illness 2, which also features Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, Skyzoo, DJ Switch, Bronze Nazareth, Salute Da Kidd, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, Shabazz The Disciple, Bugsy Da God, Cyrus Malachi, Tesla's Ghost, Ray Vendetta, Sav Killz, Prodigal Sunn, William Cooper and M9. TI2 is the followup to the 2009 Money Maker/EMI release Terminal Illness, which featured Sean Price as well as UK artists C Mone and Triple Darkness, and received radio play from DJ Premier. In 2010 Duck Down Records released Adamantine, Endemic's collaboration record with Ruste Juxx which featured General Steele of Smif N Wessun and Ill Bill. Terminal Illness 2 is in stores now, and drops digitally December 17 on No Cure Records.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

R.A. The Rugged Man - The Dangerous 3 (Feat. Brother Ali & Masta Ace)

With his critically-acclaimed new album "Legends Never Die" now in stores everywhere, R.A. The Rugged Man releases the music video for the historic posse cut "The Dangerous Three" feat. Brother Ali & Masta Ace.

Mark Steele - I See Eyes

Mark Steele is a solo rap artist from Durham, NC. Currently residing in New York City, his sound imbues a gritty, fervid sound that has been long lost since the late 90's, early 2000's. Bred into the culture since the tender age of 15, he has already worked with some of the industry's best. Topping the list includes his mentor and former college professor, super producer 9th Wonder, and YMCMB artist Cory Gunz. Formerly of the NC based rap duo Mic&Rep, well respected publications such as The Source Magazine's "Unsigned Hype" have highlighted Steele's potential, as well as a slew of the top online blog sites. As Mark prepares to go full steam into the run leading up to the release of his forthcoming mixtape, Empty Auditorium, (which will be released on 11-12-2013 and features an appearance from Rapsody) his ascension up the Hip-Hop ladder becomes more apparent with every verse, as he is determined to take his place with the elite artists of his generation. Just in time for Halloween, Mark released the latest leak, “I See Eyes,” from Empty Auditorium and today he releases the corresponding video for the track and brings us into his world through the ‘EYES’ of animation.

Step Brothers (Alchemist & Evidence) - Step Masters

Rhymesayers Entertainment unveiled the first video & single, “Step Masters,” along with the official pre-order for Step Brothers' (Alchemist & Evidence) forthcoming debut album, Lord Steppington. The video for “Step Masters” (directed by Jason Goldwatch) revolves around Alchemist & Evidence engaged in various “brotherly” competitions, some of which include; fastest beer chug, Jenga, fastest orange peel, best ping-pong handles, Dance Revolution and other athletic endeavors only suitable for athletes in peak mental and physical condition. Lord Steppington is entirely produced by Alchemist & Evidence and includes guest appearances from Action Bronson, Roc Marciano, Blu, Fashawn, Rakaa Iriscience, Oh No, Styles P, Domo Genesis & The Whooliganz. Lord Steppington will be released on 1.21.14 courtesy of Rhymesayers Entertainment and is now available for pre-order.

Oddisee - Own Appeal

"I got a hunger for knowledge & I miss no meals". From the album Oddisee "Tangible Dream".

OBX - Make It (Prod. Nottz)

Here is the first visual from OBX's Villain (available now) "Make It" which is produced by Nottz. OBX’s Villain features guest appearances from Meyhem Lauren, Fashawn, Kid Daytona and production from Frank Dukes & Nottz.

PHZ-Sicks - Coming Down (Feat. TFOX)

Woodbridge, VA rap artist PHZ-Sicks (pronounced ‘physics’) presents the John Ledbetter-directed music video for "Coming Down", the Best Kept Secret-produced single from his forthcoming album The Moment. The "Coming Down" video comes on the heels of the single releases of "The Love Scene III" (click to listen) and "Black Women" (click to listen). PHZ was a 2011 DMV Best VA Male Rap Artist nominee and has opened for Wale, J. Cole and more. "The beat transported me back to the time I was living in Mississippi with my grandmother and family," says PHZ. "I felt that since I showed my loved to them lyrically, I should do the same visually. Various family members are shown throughout the video through photos as the song rides along. We're close to Thanksgiving and this is my way of saying thanks for being a important factor in making me the person and artist I am today." The Moment drops December 3. Click here to watch a video documenting the making of The Moment.

Moshav - World on Fire (Feat. Matisyahu)

In time for Hanukkah, Moshav releases its new music video, "World on Fire" featuring Grammy-nominated artist, Matisyahu. At a time when holiday shoppers are tripping over each other to buy presents, the video shows that the greatest of gifts requires very little money. The camera follows a $20 bill as it passes through the hands of children and adults that have different hopes and hardships. Produced by Bancs Media, the video boasts a stellar cast of actors. Moshav, whose first studio album was titled "The Things You Can't Afford" continues the theme of kindness as the best currency in their new album "New Sun Rising.""World on Fire" is the infectious lead single of the album. Moshav takes the stage this Saturday night in Park Slope as part of the 9th Annual Sephardic Music Festival (7:30pm @ 401 9th St. Brooklyn, NY 11215). asdsad Raised in Israel on Moshav Mevo Modiin, a musical village in the hills between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Moshav's Yehuda Solomon (vocals, percussion) and Duvid Swersky (vocals, guitar) learned and played music together since childhood. Continuously touring across the United States and the world, including festivals in Australia, Canada and Europe, Moshav built a large following. After releasing and selling over 50,000 of their self produced albums, the band eventually caught the eye of producer Ron Aniello (Lifehouse, Guster, Barenaked Ladies) and Clif Norrell (R.E.M., Jeff Buckley, Sting). Aniello went on to produce their album Misplaced while Norrell went on to produce their follow up, Dancing in a Dangerous Word. The bands music has traces of its musical influences which include Pearl Jam as well as the the late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach who founded the Moshav in which Solomon grew up. Moshav continue to tour the world and compose modern Jewish music for the worlds stage

Logan P. McCoy - Black Morning

Brooklyn rapper Logan P. McCoy presents the Dylan Verrechia-directed music video for "Black Morning", the new single from his EP Strength Of Character. "Black Morning" captures the frustration I felt as a young man in desperate need for personal change but without a clue as to how to bring about this change in my life," says Logan. "We all go through growing pains and we all have our unique ways of dealing. In my alcohol and weed fueled meditation, I reached the conclusion that death might be the necessary catalyst for the change that I was so desperately seeking." Logan describes the Strength Of Character EP as "an experiment that became the foundation of a new sound. Initially my idea was to poke fun at '90s style rock/pop music that MTV had made popular. Being first and foremost an underground MC, I thought it would be funny being that I didn't play any instruments and knew nothing about making rock music. Having no band or instruments to craft the sound I had in mind, I decided to follow the Hip Hop tradition that I came from of flipping what I had to accomplish my goals." Strength Of Character is available now on Logan's Bandcamp page.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Yukmouth - La Costra Nostra

Yukmouth decided to make a music video off a song he made around 11 years ago. The song got a timeless sound. This was back when I actually liked the music he made instead of what he has been putting out lately.

Ka - Off The Record

From the album, The Night's Gambit. Video directed and edited by Ka.

Isaiah Rashad - Ronnie Drake (Feat. SZA)

The 2 freshly signed TDE artist Isaiah Rashad and SZA came together to make this track called "Ronnie Drake".

Freddie Gibbs - Keep It On The Real (Feat. G-Wiz & G.I. Fleezy)

Freddie Gibbs makes a tribute/cover song to the Bay Area classic song "Keep It On The Real" by 3xKrazy.

N.B.S. - Til' The World Ends (Feat. Reks)(Prod Alkota)

After an incredible response to the single, N.B.S. unleashes the second visual from their new LP (in-stores now), The Smokefest, with a fierce guest appearance from Reks, a bangin' bassline courtesy of Alkota, and street smart visuals from BostonCEO, N.B.S. proves that they will indeed be a force to be reckoned with 'til the world ends. The Smokefest is now available and with a supporting cast of favorites including Slaine, Bishop Lamont, Reks & Torae, a supporting multi-national tour and a hungry fan base the sky is the limit for N.B.S and The Smokefest.

Jonezen - Dedications

Los Angeles rapper/songwriter/guitarist/producer Chris Jones a.k.a. Jonezen presents the Raul Perez/Red Zone L.A.-directed music video for "Dedications", the first single from his forthcoming album Beautiful Disaster, the followup to his Live From Rehab mixtape. "Dedications" comes hot on the heels of Jonezen's win at the Los Angeles Music Awards for Best Hip-Hop Artist. 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. His single “Buried By Six” was produced by Father MC and released on Famous Records in August of 2012. This year Jonezen has done two independently booked tours, performed at the Speak Your Mind Hip Hop Festival alongside Blackalicious, been featured on several radio stations including The Weekend Top 30 ‘What’s Poppin Next’ and has been nominated for two Los Angeles Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Artist and Best Social Media. This year Jonezen released videos for two Live From Rehab singles, "On Me" (click to watch) and "If I Die Young" (click to watch). "I wrote 'Dedications' intending for it to be the intro song for my shows...it just turned out too dope to not put it on the album. The name says it all...this is my dedication...to the fans..my city...my people!" Beautiful Disaster drops March 2014.

Malkovich - Great Expectations

Irangeles (Iran/Los Angeles) lyricist Malkovich presents the music video for "Through The Trees", from his new album Great Expectations, written and recorded in New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta and Los Angeles after Malkovich gave up his home and possessions to travel indefinitely. "Expectations" is produced by L.A. beatsmith Josh The Goon, best known for his work with Freddie Gibbs and DaVinci. The video was shot in Queens, New York City by Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purpose and was edited by J Spealz. Expectations is Malkovich's followup to his Ayatollah Presley mixtape hosted by deejay/producer House Shoes (watch the video to the Dibia$e-produced "WTF"), and videos to four Expectations tracks - "Lies" (watch), "What I Know" (watch), "Palms" (watch) and "Through The Trees" (watch) have already been released. "[Malkovich] is owning everyone in the current scene, and you better believe it," says HitTheFloor Magazine. DJ Premier played the Great Expectations cut "Bedbugs" on the January 18 edition of his Live From Headqcourterz mixshow (listen). Great Expectations is available as a free download for a limited time.

Fashawn - The Beginning (Prod. Evidence)

New music video from Fashawn, "The Beginning" produced by Evidence.

E Major - TSRH (Feat. Rome Cee)

Baltimore-bred, Los Angeles-based emcee E Major presents the self-directed music video to "TSRH", the Sham Dibiase-produced single from Baltimore Bruin, his new album featuring Marc Evan, King's Khrysis, Kaimbr and UllNevaNo as well as original production from Rexamillion, Khrysis, Roddy Rod, IllMeasured, Minus Nine and Eddie Pearson. "Just vibing off the beat, this track turned into a nostalgic piece where I started to rhyme about all types of stuff from Hip Hop's 90's hey day," says E. "I brought on Rome Cee and Kane Mayfield for the track, although the version for the video only has Rome. Both Rome and Kane know how to paint vivid pictures and were able to bring that clear imagery of what the whole 90's Hip Hop shit was really like. I used the Katt Williams sample because I always loved that bit and how he said that. It just struck me one day to make that a hook so I ran with it." Baltimore Bruin is available now on E's Bandcamp page.

Ice Cube - Sasquatch

Music video by Ice Cube performing Sasquatch. 2013 Lench Mob Records. This sadly is not the same Ice Cube as I used to listen back in the days.

Method Man - What's Happenin (Feat. Busta Rhymes)

Tical 0: The Prequel is the third studio album released May 18, 2004 by Hip-hop artist Method Man on Def Jam Recordings. The Album features production from Sean "Puffy" Combs and Rockwilder, among others, as well as guest appearances from Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, and Ludacris. Method Man would later voice his displeasure with the album, stating "On the third LP, it was suggested to bring in Harve Pierre and P Diddy. Who am I to argue? Puff knows how to sell some records. But that wasn't the direction to go in, and I know that now." Upon its release, Tical 0: The Prequel debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, and was certified gold by the RIAA. The album received mostly mixed reviews from music critics who criticized its lack of cohesiveness, production, and overall sound.

Endemic - High Society (Feat. Tragedy Khadafi, Ruste Juxx & Afu Ra)

UK producer Endemic presents the music video for "High Society", his new single featuring Queens rapper Tragedy Khadafi and Brooklyn emcees Afu Ra and Ruste Juxx. A native of the United Kingdom regarded as one of the country's foremost hiphop producers, Endemic recently moved to New York City via a USA O-1 artist visa for “persons of extraordinary ability”. "High Society" is the first single from his forthcoming album Terminal Illness 2, which will also feature Masta Killa, Roc Marciano, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, Skyzoo, DJ Switch, Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7, Salute Da Kidd, P.R. Terrorist, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, Shabazz The Disciple, Bugsy Da God, Cyrus Malachi, Tesla's Ghost, Ray Vendetta, Sav Killz, Supreme, Darkim be Allah, Prodigal Sunn, William Cooper and M9. TI2 is the followup to the 2009 Money Maker/EMI release Terminal Illness, which featured Sean Price as well as UK artists C Mone and Triple Darkness, and received radio play from DJ Premier. In 2010 Duck Down Records released Adamantine, Endemic's collaboration record with Ruste Juxx which featured General Steele of Smif N Wessun and Ill Bill. “This song was started when me & Tragedy Khadafi started to work," says Endemic about the new single. "He actually wanted to do the whole song and use it for his next album but I loved the beat and wanted it for TI2. It has that kind of vibe, we then confirmed Ruste & Afu to get on there and you have a potential NYC classic joint!" Regarding Endemic, Tragedy says “Endemic is more than a beat maker or producer; he actually understands how to marry an MC to his sound, that’s more than hip hop – that profound!” Terminal Illness 2 drops November 26 on No Cure Records.

KAMALA - Modelo Music (Prod. DJ Ready Cee)

Here's the new KAMALA joint, 'Modelo Music' Produced by DJ Ready Cee.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Ka - Jungle

From the album, "The Night's Gambit". Video directed and edited by Ka. Ka is on his way to becomming a hip hop legend after releasing this 2nd classic album!

Reks - The Molotov (Prod. By Soul Searchers)

This song is from Reks new album "Revolution Cocktail".

Vinnie Paz - Is Happiness Just A Word? (Feat. Yes Alexander)

From Vinnie Paz's EP "Carry On Tradition".

Shawn Jackson - Feelin' Jack

"Feelin' Jack" from the highly anticipated debut album, "First of All...". The album has been released in 2008.

ScHoolboy Q - Banger

Music video from ScHoolboy Q, "Banger" is a song of his upcomming mixtape/album.

WC - Just Clownin'

Westcoast classic music video, "Just Clownin" by WC.

Slim Thug - Gangsta (Feat. Z-Ro)

Dyme-A-Duzin - Swank Sinatra (Feat. Joey BadA$$, Capital STEEZ & CJ Fly)

Dyme-A-Duzin featuring Joey BadA$$, Capital Steez & CJ Fly "Swank Sinatra" produced by Plain Pat

Marco Polo & Torae - Party Crashers

Official Music Video for Marco Polo & Torae's "Party Crashers" track off their "Double Barrel"

Mysonne - Real Mind of Mysonne (Ill Mind of Hopsin Remix)

Ab-Soul - Rush

Ab-Soul's music video for the song "Rush" off his mixtape/album "Long Term 2".

Monday, November 11, 2013

Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun - Roses (Feat. Freeway)

Music from Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun's "Monumental" album out now on Duck Down Music.

Reks - Little Things (Prod The Mighty Moe)

Full Clip Media, ShowOff Records & Goatlife Records Present: Reks with his music video "Little Things". Produced by Mighty Moe.

Antwan Davis - The Zoo

Music video by Antwan Davis performing "The Zoo".

Mac Lucci - Cali Life (Feat. Smokey Lane)

Mac Lucci presents "Cali Life" featuring Smokey Lane & produced by Dae One.

Devin The Dude - Probably Should Have

Music video by Devin The Dude performing "Probably Should Have". 2013.

Ka - Our Father

From the album, "The Night's Gambit". Video directed and edited by Ka.

Joey Bada$$ - Hilary Swank

Black Milk - Sunday's Best / Monday's Worst

"No Poison, No Paradise" is another accomplished full-length solo release for Black Milk, and a return to form for one of hip hop's most versatile talents. The album features guest appearances by Grammy-Award winners Black Thought (The Roots), Robert Glasper, and Dwele, as well as long-time collaborators Will Sessions, Mel, and Ab.

J Diggs - Body Snatcha

Mellow High - Yu

Roc Marciano - The Sacrifice (Prod. Madlib)

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Co$$ - Love Is

The third video from Co$$'s debut album "Before I Awoke". Song written by Co$$ and produced by Chief. "Before I Awoke"' was released June 2011 and is available on CD, Vinyl and digital. This is one of my favourite song from that album.

Oddisee - After Thoughts

Take a kaleidoscopic journey through the memories that float in our mind's eye in this new video from Oddisee. The song "After Thoughts" is a haunting and wistful instrumental that reminisces through an assortment of days in dreamlike fashion. After Thoughts is from Oddisee's upcoming instrumental project (his first since Rock Creek Park) titled "The Beauty In All". About "The Beauty In All:" "The Beauty In All is about the flaws & mistakes that give life its character and worth - how even ignorance can give light to knowledge. For me, not knowing how to do something & still trying is a process that helped my production style evolve. If everything we are is out in perfect tutorials, we might never deviate from the teacher. This record is dedicated to imperfection and the sense of pride & accomplishment we get from our struggles. Hopefully, you listen to this record, reflect on the ups & downs of life, and see the beauty in all."

O.B. & SaFE -- You & I (Prod. By Reese Jones)

Paterson, NJ rapper and M.O.B. Stars leader O.B. presents the Jimmy Giambrone-directed music video for "You & I", the Reese Jones-produced first single from his forthcoming album Celestial Offerings. "You & I" features fellow M.O.B. Stars member SaFE. "The song was inspired by a need to bring back that competitive edge in hip hop," says O.B. "Not a lot of rappers at the time of its conception were delivering a lot of wit and aggressiveness while still being lyrical. We sought out to do just that and remain extremely polished at the same time. The video deals with the concept of 'In A Perfect World'. In that world, people, particularly women, wouldn't stray from very lyrical, intellectual hip hop. In fact, it would be essential and a part of their daily lives just like a lot of the mainstream stuff is. We wanted to show people who were just as dedicated to our music and by doing so, breaking the taboos surrounding underground and indie artists." Celestial Offerings drops November 30 featuring J Nolan, Culture Kev, Dano B. Picasso, Bretagne, RaCharm, Arkutec, Bravestarr, QB Da Problem, Kingshon and Nu Vintage.

Mic Crenshaw - Superheroes (Feat. Dead Prez)

Mic Crenshaw and Dead Prez debuted their collaboration 'Superheroes' this past spring, hitting #2 on rapattacklives single charts. Now they return with a powerful music video to go with it. Directed and produced by Payam Sadri and Kevin Hasenkopf of Salmon 109, the video speaks to the true everyday “Superheroes” that support their families, guiding them to help tackle the current and future problems facing the planet. Mic Crenshaw, born in South Chicago, is one of the definitive Hip Hop Artists to grace the Northwest. Crenshaw spent his formative years battling the emergence of white supremacist gangs in the streets of Minneapolis. Now as a musician, he uses his music, time and resources to help inspire others to take positive paths in their lives. Crenshaw’s non-profit; Global Fam has help to setup and support a computer center in Burundi, central Africa. Over the past six-years, the center has educated over 800 locals with computer skills. Burundi shares a history and border with Rwanda, and is one of the fifth poorest countries in the world. The center is now thriving, and is expanding both in size and services.

Sean Armstrong - Took Control (Feat. Tajai & pHoenix)

DMV-area rapper/DJ/producer Sean Armstrong presents the E Major-directed music video for "Took Control", the !llmind-produced single from his forthcoming mixtape The Marble Cake Diaries, which features Khrysis, J. Ivy, Da Beatminerz, Roddy Rod, Dischoe, Marc Nfinit(True School), and J Soul and The Mowery Boys. "Took Control" features guest appearances from Tajai of Souls of Mischief and singer pHoenix Pagliacci. Sean has performed in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Germany, Aruba and more. He’s performed alongside artists like The Roots, Pete Rock, Little Brother, EPMD, and Kid Capri, and is a member of the True School Corporation, which is run by Grammy award-winning producer 9th Wonder. Sean is also a member of 9th's Black Jedi chapter of The Universal Zulu Nation. In 2005 Sean remixed a track for Tajai's Power Movement Remix Project under his DJ name, DJ Face. Through social media, Sean reconnected with Tajai and "Took Control" was born. Sean reached out to Jamla Army member pHoenix, whom he had only met through Twitter, and asked her to sing the hook. Soon after the song was completed the video was developed and shot in Los Angeles. The Marble Cake Diaries drops November 19.

Z-Ro - This Ain't Livin

Z-Ro is still one of my favourite artist that comes from the south.

Percy Brown - Thing Called Life

I came across this artist via a hip hop forum and I end up kinda liking it, so I thought I would share it here.

Tyler, The Creator - Tamale

Not a fan of the song but the video is one of the most hilarious I've ever seen.

Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire - Cherry Raindrops

Ab-Soul - Empathy (Feat. Alori Joh & JaVonte)

Released in 2012.

Moe - No Holds Barred

New Orleans rapper Moe presents the Erik Bartney-directed music video for "No Holds Barred", the Automatik Beats-produced single from the third volume of his mixtape series Is Anybody Listening, which features beats from Humbeats and Trackanometry. Born at Charity Hospital - the same hospital as Lil Wayne - both his parents were incarcerated by the time he was 6, leaving him in the care of his grandmother. Moe was writing rhymes by the time she moved him to Los Angeles a few years later, "often times rapping about my parents," he says. "No resentment lyrics though, just my thoughts on the situation." A few school expulsions later he was back in New Orleans, playing basketball and recording the songs that would lead to 2012, the year he dropped a staggering four mixtapes. "My inspiration for the song was everything that transpired in my life during that period," says Moe. "From getting put out and having my family turn their back on me, to leaving New Orleans for New York to pursue music and just all the emotions I was feeling at that point."

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Natti (of CunninLynguists) - Architecture (Feat. Sha Stimuli & Substantial)

The second single from Natti's 'Still Motion' gets a visual treatment. Watch as Natti, Sha Stimuli & Substantial reluctantly admire the drug game, the music industry and the institution of education. Three systems that, more often than not, prey on it's participants and are specifically designed for them to fail.

Eminem - Survival

New Eminem music video, not bad.

ScHoolboy Q - THere He Go

I think I missed this so I'm late on posting this.

Rilgood - Corruptor

Rilgood taps into his afrocentric Nigerian roots through this new visual single titled "Corruptor." The smooth-jazzy audio offering has Goody showcasing his role in this rap game as a Nigerian boss with Brooklyn flavor. The kechPhrase produced cut can be found off Rilgood's upcoming "Kingdom" mixtape due out October 29th.

Molecules (of The Legion) & Showbiz (of D.I.T.C.) - Revenge

A super rare track by Molecules of The Legion with production handled by Showbiz of the almighty Diggin' In The Crates collective. "Revenge" was recorded back in the spring of 1995 and appeared on a sought after Japanese only D.I.T.C. CD album and a poorly pressed bootleg vinyl. "Revenge" is taken off The Legion "Lost Tapes" EP, dropping November 2013 on Ill Adrenaline Records. The EP features production from Buckwild, The Legion, Showbiz, and Confidence and will be available on CD/LP/cassette and digitally.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

The Godfathers (Kool G Rap & Necro) - Heart Attack

As a pioneer of Mafioso Hip-Hop, Kool G Rap is often cited by fellow emcees and critics as one of the most influential and trend-setting rappers of the past two decades. Whether as a member of the ground-breaking Juice Crew, or his classic LP’s with DJ Polo, G Rap’s influence still resounds today as evidenced by Pusha T’s “King Push” where he name drops the Queen’s emcee “rage against the machine/black Zach De La Rocha/and a cranberry roaster/inside track on a G Rap poster.” Likewise, Necro has also carved out his own very unique standing in the industry, whether it was playing guitar in a metal band at the tender age of 11, rhyming alongside his brother Ill Bill, producing his own material and for artists such as Non-Phixion, Cage, & Raekwon, or creating his own Independent label, Pyscho-Logical Records, which has thrived for over a decade now and released over two-dozen projects (including nine of his own). Necro has toured the globe many times over, been a participant in some of the genre’s top festivals (Rock The Bells & Paid Dues) and even created his own film production company. Kool G Rap & Necro have now joined forces and on 11-19-2013 will be releasing a collaborative project as “The Godfathers” entitled “Once Upon A Crime” which will be released on SRC/Pyscho+Logical Records. Today, they release the first video, “Heart Attack,” from that forthcoming project.

Stack$ - On The Road Again

Stack$ has music flowing thru his veins and his entire life has revolved around it as his Father managed Sly & The Family Stone & Peaches & Herb and he even co-produced Gladys Knight & The Pips smash hit “Midnight Train To Georgia.” A Miami, FL resident, Stack$ cut his teeth in the industry at a very young age, as he ran with the Cash Money click writing and producing tracks for Lil Wayne and a host of other Cash money artists; which would eventually lead to writing and producing for artists such as Diddy, Game, Fat Joe & Twista (among many). Stack$ recently released his latest mixtape, The Snowball Effect, which is now available and it includes collaborations with Nelly Furtado, Pleasure P, Urban Mystic, Nu Jerzey Devil, Charlemagne The God, MDMA & Jack Thriller & production from Scott Storch.

Smif N Wessun - Solid Ground (Feat. Junior Reid)

Smif N Wessun have always had deep ties to the reggae culture, dating back to one of their first hits, "Sound Bwoy Bureill." The duo have now completed a 6-song, reggae-inspired EP, entitled 'Born and Raised.' The project, due out Dec. 3rd, is entirely produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam. 'Born and Raised' features Junior Reid, Jr. Kelly and Jahdan.

Apollo The Great - This Is Life

Music video by Apollo The Great performing This Is Life. 2013 Thorobred Ent.

Killa Kyleon - Bring The Pain Freestyle

Houston Texas rapper Killa Kyleon releases a music video of his freestyle on the classic Wu Tang beat "Bring The Pain".

Monday, October 7, 2013

Blu - Vanity

Blu's visuals for the track entitled "Vanity" from the album "Her Favorite Colo(u)r"

Rav.P - City of Angels (Feat. Skyzoo)

Music video by Rav.P performing "City of Angels" featuring Brooklyn MC Skyzoo.

Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire - Orbz a.k.a. Some Wise Quote Drake Never Said

Necro & Mr. Hyde (Gruesome Twosome) - Gore!

Necro & Mr. Hyde as the hip hop duo Gruesome Twosome with their 1st music video "Gore!".

Pro Era - School High (Joey Bada$$, Dyemond Lewis, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution)

yall went to high school we went to school high this pretty much sums up our high school life.
Produced by Brandun deshay - OG Swank

T-Rock - Get Down Or Lay Down

Official music video for "Get Down Or Lay Down" by T-Rock from the forthcoming CD/DVD set 'Papers,' due in stores March 19, 2013. Shot, directed and edited by DaLink.

Grafh - Hii PoWer (Feat. Emilio Rojas)

Grafh featuring Emilio Rojas rapping on Kendrick's track "Hii PoWer".

ScHoolboy Q - What's The Word (Feat Jay Rock & Ab-Soul)

Music video from 3 of the 4 Black Hippy members. Released around 2010.

Ruste Juxx - Ready To Juxx

New music video from Brooklyn MC Ruste Juxx. From the album Ready To Juxx available September 24, 2013.

Koncept - 40 oz Spliffs (J57 Remix)

Marco Polo - 3-O-Clock (Feat. Organized Konfusion)(Pharoahe Monch & Prince Po)

Marco Polo's forthcoming LP, PA2: The Director's Cut will be released on 11-12-2013 via Soulspazm Records, with exclusive vinyl courtesy of Slice of Spice. The LP features appearances from Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Posdnuos, Masta Ace, Kardinal Offishall, Styles P, Lil Fame, Alchemist, Oh No, MC Eiht, King Tee, Michael Rapaport, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, Rah Digga, Slaine, Ill Bill, Organized Konfusion, The Doppelgangaz & many more. Today, Massappeal.com premiered the video for the LP’s lead-single, “3-O-Clock,” and with it, Marco accomplishes what no one else has been able to pull off in over a decade--reunite Organized Konfusion. Since the duo disbanded in 1997, there has been no new OK material and every few years or so the usual "reunion rumors" emerge and then disappear.

Ivan Ives - Higher (Feat. Aaron Marsh)

Russian born/bred L.A. resident Ivan Ives presents the self-directed music video for "Higher", the Aaron Marsh-produced new single from his new album Stranger. Ivan Ives originally stepped into the hip hop world in 2007. Rolling Stone named him among the next 40 artists to watch; SPIN called him one of 8 top unsigned artists; and XXL said "don't let his indie rocker persona fool you - this guy can spit." He's worked with the likes of Cappadonna (Wu-Tang), Tre Hardson (Pharcyde), Percee P & Oh No (Stones Throw), The Cool Kids, Black Milk, O.C. (DITC), Vast Aire (Def Jux), Ceschi (Fake Four Inc), and many more. Having gone to film school, he directs most of his own videos - which have racked up over a million streams on YouTube without major distribution. "Aaron and I wrote the song at his studio in Lakeland, Florida," says Ivan. "It's a pretty weird song with alternating off-kilter time signatures, so it was really fun to work on. I wanted the video to reflect the uniqueness of the song, and so we tell a disjointed story about an astronaut lost in space or his own mind." Click here to view the music video for "8mm" produced by RJD2.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Isaiah Rashad - I Shot You Down

When I 1st heard Isaiah Rashad is going to be signed to TDE I thought he needed to step us his music up a bit to hang around with the rest of the camp. Seems he did it and made a great song!

Hash - No New Friends Freestyle

This music video is the first time I heard of this artist.

Akir - New York

As a vital part of Immortal Technique’s Viper Records roster and with upcoming shows with Tech & Brother Ali & Rock The Bells, 2013 finds Akir bringing the spotlight back to music with his new forthcoming LP The Plan; which will be released on 9-24-0213 words aren’t just words and his album title is not just an album title. The Plan is just that” Akir states, “my map for a musical journey on the way to becoming better.” The Plan is produced in majority by Akir and his beat-making parternership with Ty Steez (The Sound) along with Omen with features from his “Rebel Army” brothers Immortal Technique, Poison Pen & Swave Sevah and is a major-step forward for the lyricist and producer. The Plan promises to make 2013 a huge year for Akir as he says “this album has another level of music presence, taking my pre-existing formula to a larger audience. My first-project, Street Edition, was for the streets, but now I am aiming for the world”! Today, Akir & Court Dunn release the latest installment of Court Dunn’s “One Shot” video series “New York,” taken from Akir’s Focus EP.

Motive - Rat In A Cage (Feat. Apathy)

Two Demigodz unite for the first single, “Rat In A Cage” from Motive’s forthcoming solo-LP, The DNA, which includes features from Apathy, Vinnie Paz, Celph Titled, Esoteric, Ryu & Blacastan and production from Apathy, Teddy Roxpin, Chumzilla and more.

KAM - Regime Change

Another music video from another rap veteran.

E-40 - Off The Block (Feat. Stressmatic & J.Banks)

New music video by the Bay Area rap veteran E-40.

Necro & DMC - Murda Y’all (Feat. Emilush & Caustic)

On 11-19-2013 Kool G Rap & Necro will be releasing a collaborative project as “The Godfathers” entitled “Once Upon A Crime” on SRC/Pyscho+Logical Records. However, before the first leak from that project is unleashed, today Necro and DMC dropped a video for a recent collaboration they did, “Murda Y’All” f/ Emilush & Caustic (Kool G Rap also makes a cameo) which Hiphopdx.com premiered today.

G Fella - Got A Guy

New video from G Fella directed by Hezues R. The single, "Got a Guy,".

Franc Grams - Connecticut (Prod. Apathy)

The self-proclaimed “King of Connecticut” provides the soundscape (now in visual form) to fellow native Franc Grams for a record dedicated to their home-state.

Bizzy Crook - Lord (Feat. King Los)

Bizzy Crook’s forthcoming mixtape, 84’, will be released on 1-21-2013 and will feature appearances from Estelle, Nelly, Melody Thorton (Pussycat Dolls), OB (from OVO) & more. After releasing an in-studio version awhile back, today Bizzy releases the official visual to his track with Los, as they both exercise there demons on “Lord.”

Sunday, September 8, 2013

San Quinn - Fly Away (Feat. Berner & Equipto)

Even Berners bad verse can't ruin a good song like this.

Rav.P - Immaculate

Visuals from the #weeklyStamps series "Immaculate" produced by Trac-qaeda and directed by Pressure Grafix. "now a days I talk to less friends and more business partners" Rav finds himself getting up w his good friend in Newark and spending time at Jones Beach after w some ladies for some fun and games.

Rich Quick - Say You Love Me

Born and raised in Woodbury New Jersey, in his high school years, Rich Quick was the co-founder of a hip-hop group appropriately named “Rag Tag” because of their diverse and disorderly composition. In April 2012 Rich released, I'm With The DJ, and while touring for the project and after a show, Rich was approached by Jeff Davis aka Stress the White Boy. Stress and Chuck Treece, a powerhouse production duo referred to as STREECE (who have previously produced for Lil Wayne, The Roots, Gym Class Heroes, Travie McCoy, Tyga, Good Charlotte, Sting & Billy Joel among many others) and after hitting it off they began working with Rich on material that would eventually turn into his forthcoming Sad Songz EP which will be released on 8-20-2013. The work on Sad Songz captured the attention of multi-Grammy award winning artist, Tim "Timebomb" Armstrong of Rancid & Transplants fame. Armstrong, a longtime friend of Stress, collaborated on a track with STREECE and Rich. The track entitled "Stay True" became part of the Tim Timebomb and Friends project and quickly became a fan favorite. The diversity and authenticity of Rich Quick's Sad Songz EP (which features collaborations with Rakka Iriscience, Vinnie Paz, Jakk Frost, Reef The Lost Cauze) has already caught the attention of Allhiphop.com, Magnet Magazine, MSN.com, Urb.com, Respect-mag.com, Hiphopdx.com & Philadelphia Weekly among many others.

Ka - Iron Age (feat. Roc Marciano)

"Iron Age" from the Grief Pedigree album. Video directed and edited by Ka.

K Gaines - Super ID

Brooklyn rapper K Gaines presents his video for "Super ID", the new single from his forthcoming solo debut Rumspringa: The Wildman Chronicles. "Super Id" and the entire Rumspringa album is produced by NYC duo 2 Hungry Bros, known for their work with Homeboy Sandman and C Rayz Walz, and features an appearance from Brooklyn duo Cella Dwellas. Gaines was cast as the lead actor in the award-winning short film Kung Fu Bum (click to watch trailer), one of several visuals Gaines and 2 Hungry Bros are releasing to commemorate Rumspringa's release. "'Super ID" is me introducing myself to the world as a solo artist," says Gaines. "I'm letting the people know where I stand and what I represent in this convoluted hip hop arena. Working with 2 Hungry Bros was interesting because they're a force to be reckoned with. Their love for, and understanding of music helped push me in the right direction. They allowed me to be me and helped me achieve a certain freeness on every song." Rumspringa drops September 10.

Mobetta - Daydreams (Feat. Prodigy)

Fresh off of winning his very first Grammy with Tedeschi Trucks Band for Best Blues Album of the year in 2012 (Maurice was the horn arranger for the 11-piece ensemble), Maurice “Mobetta” Brown has also appeared on LP’s from Santigold, Ski Beatz, Prodigy, Talib Kweli, Cee-Lo, Diddy, Musiq Soulchild and countless others. Maurice is prepping his latest release, Maurice vs Mobetta, or, rather, Maurice’s Jazz side versus his Hip-Hop persona. Maurice vs Mobetta features appearances from Talib Kweli, Consequence, Prodigy, Jean Grae and production from Fyre Dept, DJ Scratch and Maurice himself and its a mere sampling of what’s in-store on Maurice vs Mobetta; as Brown has more in store, not only on this new effort, but coming down the pike. Know that Maurice vs Mobetta is a gumbo sound lab for this dynamic young trumpet player-arranger-producer.

Triple Crown - Lets Get It Twisted!

Young Tox is a 23-year old rapper from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who is beginning to make his presence felt. Coming from a single-mother, growing up in a rough neighborhood and going through poverty, Tox appears as the "cliche rapper" but it is his story-telling ability and lyrical prowess that sets him apart from the rest. Lyrical integrity that is respected by the underground and flow that could breach the mainstream have brought the talented rapper gigs at some of Canada’s most luxurious venues. Some of the MC's accomplishments include opening for hip-hop heavyweights such as J.Cole, Tyga, French Montana, Jadakiss, Ace Hood, T-Pain, D-Block, Royce Da 5'9 and Waka Flocka, His recent tour of BC with fellow Edmonton artist Chubbs has given him momentum headed into the release of his debut LP which drops this summer.

N.B.S. - All Falls Down (Prod. Doc Ish)

New video, “All Falls Down," from N.B.S. produced by Doc Ish. N.B.S.’ "The Dispensary" is available now at http://www.NtheBS.com and features Reef the Lost Cauze, Esoteric, Virtuoso, Outerspace, and Blacastan with production from Snowgoons, Stu Bangas, Doc Ish, & Vanderslice.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Lou From Queens - Come On Home

The latest music video for Lou AKA Lou From Queens single "Come On Home" which is off his "Devil In The Clouds" EP with producer Maze Rockwell. Shot in Flushing Meadow Park in Queens on one of the hottest and humid days of the summer. Doing the video in black & White really captured the vibe of the subject matter in the song. Here's what Lou had to say about "Come On Home" "This song is about my my life. Things I've went through in the past and all the adversity and obstacles I had to face and overcome to get to where I am today. Me going through a huge transformation in my life and never giving up no matter how bumpy the road got. This song is about a conversion from darkness to happiness" ~Lou

Chance The Rapper - Family (Feat. Vic Mensa & Sulaiman)

T.R Mac - I Got Work

"T.R. Mac represents half of the NC production team known as Team DaCapo. Although traditionally known for diverse beat production and penning for newer artist, T.R. landed verses and hooks on singles released by various NC artists and DELIVERED!!! Now prepping his own release, T.R. is definitely an artist on the rise.!!!"

Moe Pope & Rain - Sunday Morning (Feat. Tea Leigh)

Moe Pope (@MoePope77) & Rain (@Todays4Cast) release the latest video off their critically acclaimed record, ‘Let The Right Ones In,’ [Brick Records]. “Sunday Morning” is a black and white vignette capturing the day-to-day experiences of each band member, featuring the beautiful vocals of Tea Leigh over the slow melancholy of Moe Pope’s guitar. As “Sunday Morning” fades out, the drums pick up and the grey scene is replaced with vibrant color of “Cocaine.” The first single from STLGLD (Moe Pope & The Arcitype) features Moe doing what he does best, rapping honestly about his life, music culture, and his ever-evolving place in it. True schooler’s may notice cameos from friends and collaborators including C Rayz Walz, Dua Boakye (of Bad Rabbits), and Black El, among others.

Black Dave - Take It Back

It's one of those videos that an artist always wanted to do, but never got the chance, so this has been a special project for Dave. Dave wanted to do a day-in-the life portrayal, paying tribute to the music videos of the early 90s, with the classic cameo-filled summer vibe approach. Sharing a mutual love for the 90s era, we decided to continue with the same look and feel of "Motherfuck My Enemies!", which was an homage to 1995 KIDS. Because of that video's success, we were lucky enough to work with Leo Fitzpatrick, who plays Telly from KIDS and Pete Bici, who was one of the skater kids. Instead of playing skaters, they were casted as law enforcers, essentially completing the cycle of adolescence and passing the torch on to the next generation of New York skaters - Dave and The Stone Rollers. "With this video, I just wanted to share the day in the life of myself, and New York City skateboarding. Bringing the viewer into my world, but making sure to pay homage to the New York City skateboard culture. Teaming up with director Jason Ano, and having Peter Bici and Leo Fitzpatrick who were actors in the original film KIDS that had a profound effect on my life and many other kids, and I just wanted to recapture that story and share it." - Black Dave

MC Lyte - Cravin

“Cravin’” is the new hit single from Grammy & BET-Award nominated artist MC Lyte, produced by The Natives as part of a collaborative effort from Lyte's own SunniGyrl, Inc. and Loudbox Entertainment. Directed by Ron Yuan (Fast & Furious, Black Dynamite), the video blends bright and colorful imagery with the soulful hip-hop sounds of this brand new summer smash.

Y-Roc - GITC

16-year-old emcee Y-Roc presents the Nick Everhart-directed music video for "GITC", a song over DJ Premier's "Up Against The Wall" beat, made famous by NYC duo Group Home's 1995 album Livin' Proof, which Y-Roc rhymes over in full for his mixtape Livin' Proof '13. Picking up musical influences from his father's record collection, albums like Reasonable Doubt, Low End Theory and Doe Or Die inspired Y-Roc to step to the mic. "The song came first about in my head when I was watching this old film where a guy was going all around New York and had girls all over the place," says Y-Roc. "As he started getting more known as a player, the girls all figured it out and that's when the trouble started. So I tried to write the song form the guys perspective and thats how it came about." Livin' Proof '13 is available on Y-Roc's Bandcamp page.

PHZ-Sicks - Success/Failure (Feat. Scolla)

Official music video for "Success/Failure" featuring Scolla off of "The Laws of PHZ-Sicks"

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Big K.R.I.T. - R.E.M.

Remembered In Time comes in the form of a dope visual from the homie Luke Choi of KRSP. In the video K.R.I.T. is seen in a dream state while tryin to make sense of what he has been thru in the past year with the release of his debut album

Joey Bada$$ - 95 Til Infinity

Download Joey Bada$$ latest mixtape/album "Summer Knights" at www.theproera.com

R.A. The Rugged Man - Holla-Loo-Yuh (Feat. Tech N9ne & Krizz Kaliko)

Fresh off the release of his acclaimed new album "Legends Never Die", R.A. The Rugged Man is unveiling the most highly-anticipated video off the project. "Holla-Loo-Yuh" features two iconic emcees uniting, as R.A. is joined by Tech N9ne, with fellow Strange Music emcee Krizz Kaliko on the hook. While R.A. and Tech have run in the same circles for over a decade, the all-out lyrical slaughter of "Holla-Loo-Yuh" marks their historic first-ever collaboration. "Legends Never Die" is R.A.'s long-awaited new album, and also features appearances from the likes of Hopsin, Brother Ali, Talib Kweli, Vinnie Paz, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Eamon, and more.

Action Bronson - Brunch

Action Bronson music video for 'Brunch' from the album 'Dr. Lecter' produced by Tommy Mas.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Earl Sweatshirt - Hive (Feat. Vince Staples & Casey Veggies)

I really enjoyed Earl's new album "Doris". I think he improved from his previous album "Earl".

Grafh - Controll (I'll Body You)(Kendrick Lamar Response)

Everybody is hyped about Kendrick Lamars NY King line on "Control". I have heard numerous response by now. But I liked the Papoose and Grafh responses the best. Here is Grafh with his response.

Capone-N-Noreaga - Pain

This is quite old, thought I would post it anyway.

Freddie Gibbs - Have U Seen Her (Feat. Hit Skrewface)

From the album, "ESGN - Evil Seeds Grow Naturally".

Chance The Rapper - Everybody's Something

He got a nice style that I kinda like. This song was is in my opinion the best track from his free mixtape/album "Acid Rap".

Joey Diamondz- Next Level

Good Money Music™ artist Joey Diamondz teamed up with LMPMG producer Charlie Glass to produce an instant classic.

Malkovich - Through The Trees (Feat. Ali Abnormal, BLVME, Sum & Chris Clarke)

Irangeles (Iran/Los Angeles) lyricist Malkovich presents the Hashim Thomas-directed music video for "Through The Trees", from his new album Great Expectations, written and recorded in New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta and Los Angeles after Malkovich gave up his home and possessions to travel indefinitely. "Trees" is produced by L.A. beatsmith Computer Jay, whose Savage Planet Discotheque EP features Gaslamp Killer. "Trees" also features a verse from Sum, whose Dragon album features Ski Beatz, and Chris Clarke, whose The Handpicked full-length features Thundercat, Blu and Sleepy Brown. BLVME and Ali Abnormal also contribute verses. Expectations is the followup to his Ayatollah Presley mixtape hosted by deejay/producer House Shoes (watch the video to the Dibia$e-produced "WTF"), and videos to three Expectations tracks - "Lies" (watch), "What I Know" (watch) and "Palms" (watch) have already been released. "[Malkovich] is owning everyone in the current scene, and you better believe it," says HitTheFloor Magazine. DJ Premier played the Great Expectations cut "Bedbugs" on the January 18 edition of his Live From Headqcourterz mixshow (listen). Great Expectations is available as a free download for a limited time.

E Major - Outrageous

Baltimore-bred, Los Angeles-based emcee E Major presents the self-directed music video to “Outrageous”, the Rexamillion-produced leak from his upcoming album Baltimore Bruin. Coming on the heels of his video for "Feature Presentation" (watch here) and "Zodiac Freestyle" (watch here), "Outrageous" utilizes "Movie Finale", a beat by California producer Madlib which appeared on his Beat Konducta In India project and was also used by Mos Def for his song "Auditorium". Es album Better Than Yours had already made Baltimore City Paper’s top ten albums of 2011 – two years after dubbing his Majority Rules album “a classic” – by the time his hit “Paper Runnin’” started doing the rounds on 92Q, later remixed by local legend DJ Booman. Wielding common-sense lyricism and a relaxed, persistent flow which presides on equal footing over boom-bap and trap alike, E’s shared stages with Lupe Fiasco, Wale, and Little Brother and has gotten the nod from Okayplayer, MTV, VH1 and DJ Booth. "My wife's family is from India and I've been there three times," says E of the video. "It was just the perfect thing to shoot while on one of my trips there. I was able to rope a bunch of family members into helping me out and we hired the auto rickshaw driver and we went guerrilla style around the city of Cochin. The video is more about the feeling of the track than any of the content. I was trying to capture what it's like to be in a totally different world like India." Baltimore Bruin drops September 2.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Machine Gun Kelly - Her Song

This has been released a year ago. I have no idea which mixtape it's on. I like this song.

Trae Tha Truth - I'm On (Feat. Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Wale, Wiz Khalifa & MDMA)

You can discus about who had the best verse or who "killed it" but I rather enjoy the song.

Freddie Gibbs - Lay It Down

I think Freddie Gibbs is by far 1# at making gangsta rap at this moment. "Evil Seeds Grow Naturally"is one of the better albums released this year.

D-Sisive - First Winter (Prod.by C4)

D-Sisive "First Winter" off the C4 Experiment hosted by Christopher Walken.

Styles P - Enjoy The Atmosphere (Feat. Chris Rivers & Tyler Woods)

Styles P of The Lox teams up with singer Tyler Woods and Big Pun's son Chris Rivers to drop an official music video for "Enjoy The Atmosphere." It's remarkable how much Chris sounds like his dad.

Phraze - Wish You Were Here

Directed by Miami's hottest up an coming director Robert Smith. This is a story about missing one's significant other due to work related issues. He wishes she didn't have to go. However he realizes its just a part of her career and has to accept that. Although he is willing to do so, he still must fight the inner battle within himself. Reason being .. because when you love someone you never want to see them go... Even if its just for the weekend!

Coolio - I'll C U When U Get There

Coolio is most know for his single "Gangsta's Paradise". This is his single of his album that he released after that.

Tech N9ne - Straight Out The Gate (Feat. Serj Tankian)

Tech N9ne got Serj Tankian on the chorus for this song. For those that don't know, he is the singer of the metal-band System of A Down.

Shyne - Bad Boyz (Feat. Barrington Levy)

This is my favourite track from Shyne it's features reggae veteran artist Barrington Levy.

Young Gully - Diamonds

Another song by a Bay Area rap artist. Young Gully is one of my favourite from the Bay.

Dru Down - Can You Feel Me

Old skool classic song by Bay Area rapper Dru Down.

Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass

Music video by Aesop Rock performing None Shall Pass. Released in 2007.

Guru - Who Got It On Lock (Feat. Doo Wop)

Chester Watson - Phantom

I do not know much about this artist and haven't heard any more of him yet. But this is nice.

Antwan Davis - Love & Hip Hop

Music video by Antwan Davis performing Love & Hip Hop. Released in 2013.

Ricky Rude - Friday The 13th (Feat. AR-AB)

On the heels of the viral sensation, "Hold Me Down," Ricky Rude has once again teamed up with Philly's most notorious hustler, AR-AB, for the melodic jam, "Friday The 13th," which can be found on Ricky's recently released mixtape, "The Unprofessional Professional." Ricky sprints through the track, proving it's his "season to ball" before AR grabs the mic to close out the track. AR has long endorsed Ricky for his tenacity and work ethic. The music video for “Friday The 13th,” which was filmed before AR-AB's recent incarceration, features performances by Ricky and AR complimented by fast moving and exciting cinematography. For those who aren't up-to-speed, Ricky Rude is a Southern New Jersey lyricist whose style is as eclectic as his musical influences, which range from The Fugees to Nirvana. Ricky has spent his adolescence developing a buzz within the industry, especially after transplanting himself to the inner-city of Compton, California, where he formed bonds with several West Coast artists. Following years of relentless grinding, Ricky found himself back on the East Coast where he is currently putting the finishing touches on his debut album, "No Guts, No Glory." The album will feature guest appearances from from Scarface, AR-AB, Apollo The Great, Liz Rodriguez, and production from Cardiak and Cool & Dre. Leading up to his debut studio album, Ricky has released an expansive mixtape, “The Unprofessional Professional,” to show just how many tricks he’s got up his sleeve and give his fans a taste of what’s in store for the future. Moving with great ease between hard hitting bangers (“Hold Me Down”, “Friday the 13th”), playful ditties (“seXXX”, “She Wants My D!#k”), stoner anthems (“Amanda Bynes”, “A Whole Bowl”) and uptempo radio jams (“Moon & Stars”, “Journey”), Ricky brings his unique Jersey flavor to every track. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Alamo and includes features from hip-hop heavyweights such as AR-AB, Drag-On, Glasses Malone, and Compton Menace, as well as production from Cool & Dre, Cardiak, the Futuristiks, Brainwave and many more. “The Unprofessional Professional” is brutally honest, which Ricky says is a vital component to his music. “People relate to honesty,” explains Ricky, “because it’s through lyrics that fans recognize flaws in themselves.”

Mobetta - Back At The Ranch (Feat. Jean Grae)(Produced By DJ Scratch)

Fresh off of winning his very first Grammy with Tedeschi Trucks Band for Best Blues Album of the year in 2012 (Maurice was the horn arranger for the 11-piece ensemble), Maurice “Mobetta” Brown has also appeared on LP’s from Santigold, Ski Beatz, Prodigy, Talib Kweli, Cee-Lo, Diddy, Musiq Soulchild and countless others. Maurice is prepping his latest release, Maurice vs Mobetta, or, rather, Maurice’s Jazz side versus his Hip-Hop persona. Maurice vs Mobetta features appearances from Talib Kweli, Consequence, Prodigy, Jean Grae and production from Fyre Dept, DJ Scratch and Maurice himself and its a mere sampling of what’s in-store on Maurice vs Mobetta; as Brown has more in store, not only on this new effort, but coming down the pike. Know that Maurice vs Mobetta is a gumbo sound lab for this dynamic young trumpet player-arranger-producer. After releasing his new single last week, Maurice “Mobetta” Brown proves he is just getting warmed up, as today he releases the visuals for “Back At The Ranch.”

Awkword - Throw Away The Key

"Throw Away The Key" is more than just a cry for prison reform -- it is an attack on the entire system of inequality and injustice that is merely exemplified by the racist, classist inequalities in policing and sentencing. Mass Incarceration, Recidivism, Profiling, Stop And Frisk, Police Brutality (e.g., Tremaine McMillian) and Fatality (e.g., Oscar Grant), Political Prisoners; these are symptoms of a greater societal problem. Add income to the equation, via for-profit prisons, and you have modern day slavery---THIS MUST END! "Throw Away The Key" appears on AWKWORD's 'World View', the first-ever 100% For-Charity Global Hip Hop project, sponsored by DJBooth and The Morgan Stanley Foundation.

Bobby Capri - Champagne Wishes

Bobby Capri arrives with new visuals for his latest single, "Champagne Wishes,” which is featured on his recent EP, Instant Gratification, available now on DatPiff. Bobby has begun work on his newest EP which will be available this fall.

Ceazar - So Amazing (Feat. Junii)

After providing a hard-hitting street banger with Fred Da Godson last week, Ceazar follows up with a new visual today, flexing his music prowess with a R&B infused hip-hop banger titled "So Amazing." Produced by Gun Productions, the song features up and coming R&B crooner Junii who smooths out the chorus while Ceazar provides the gritty wordplay. Catch this song on Ceazar's upcoming "Render The Throne" mixtape due out on August 20, 2013.

CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric) - Hazmat Rap

Brand new video off the CZARFACE album (Brick Records), “Hazmat Rap,” directed by MacFarland & Pecci, which Hiphopx.com premiered today along with the official announcement of the CZARFACE 2 project. "The first CZARFACE was a pet project of ours and fans really responded to the chemistry. Deck called it a duel, I think it was a knock down, drag out, slugfest...12 rounds...now for the rematch we know our strengths and fighting styles even better...expect brutality." -7L/ES

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Pro Era - Like Water (Capital STEEZ, Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly)

"Capitalizing the name "Capital STEEZ" is now as good as remembering any credible historic leader leading a militant army of troops. "Like Water" is the visual stepping stone to what STEEZ lead for the listeners of revolutionary music." This is one of my favourite tracks that has been released this year.

Bishop Nehru - Misruled Order (Feat. Que Hampton)

The 1st time I heard of this artist was because of a thread that was made on the www.siccness.net. Very talented and only 16 years old. I'm already looking forward to what the future of this kids holds.

Chris Clarke - Constantly Always

Los Angeles emcee/producer Chris Clarke presents the Muttjob-directed music video for "Constantly Always/More Than Just", two songs from his new album The Handpicked, featuring Blu, Thundercat, Sleepy Brown of Outkast fame, Smooth Bee from Nice & Smooth, Double K from People Under The Stairs, Computer Jay and more. Chris is son of bass legend Stanley Clarke. The Handpicked also features P.U.D.G.E., Sum, Ali Abnormal, J Thorn, Ronald Bruner Jr, Big Sin, Kamasi Washington, Taylor Graves, BLVME, Voy, Lil Miss, JTowers, Ahmad Rashad Jr. and Bei Ru.

Tracey Lee - Pro Bono

Tracey Lee, best known for his 1997 classic The Theme (It's Party Time) (Universal Records), drops his indie smash, Pro Bono a vibrant, funky, ode to ol' school hip-hop summer jam. Tracey's flow coupled with Big Daddy Kane's 'Set It Off' as the sample is like two mountains colliding into one hot hip-hop heaven. The single is produced by DJ Blinks and Pace, and features Young Guru (Engineer and tour DJ for Jay-Z) on the 1's and 2's. The latest music video coming out of LLeft's production team is 'Pro Bono', a vibrant, funky, ode to ol' school hip-hop summer jam. Tracey Lee's flow coupled with Big Daddy Kane's 'Set It Off' as the sample is like two mountains colliding into one hot hip-hop heaven. Single is produced by DJ Blinks and Pace, and featuring Young Guru. The video, directed by Lori Nelson Lee does a great job of portraying the energy and colorfulness of the single. The ol' school dances, the Adidas sweatsuits, Kangols, and big gold chains makes us want to dusk off the Krush Groove DVD. But more importantly, the song and the visual just makes you wanna dance! Check it out!

Almighty - Papyrus Prophecies (Feat. Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, Bronze Nazareth, M-Eighty & Nino Graye)

Almighty (Canibus/M-Eighty/Cappadonna/Bronze Nazareth/Planet Asia & Nino Graye) returns with the first video, “Papyrus Prophecies,” from their upcoming LP, The 2nd Coming, which will be released on 8-13-2013 courtesy of RBC Records.

Chill Moody - Chains

After premiering on MTV JAMS, Chill Moody releases his "Chains" video online. Directed by ReddPen Media. This is the 3rd video off his RFM LP, which is out now. Continuing the busy summer for the AubGreen Collective crew, here is a trailer for season 2 of FUSE's "Behind The Unsigned" (http://www.fuse.tv/shows/behind-the-unsigned), this docu-series goes into the lives and minds of the next artists to break through. Some of the acts profiled in this season are Apollo The Great, Chill Moody, Loaded Lux, GoGo Morrow and more. Enjoy!

Kid Tsunami - No Guarantees (Feat. Yesh)

The latest release, “No Guarantees,” from Kid Tsunami’s The Chase LP features Yesh and gets the remix treatment from D.I.T.C legend Diamond D. The Chase is the debut LP from producer Kid Tsunami and it features an all-star cast including Sean Price, O.C., KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Pharoahe Monch, Kool Keith and many more! The Chase is in-stores now, distributed by The Orchard, Fat Beats New York and Obese Records Australia courtesy of Headbop Music.

Harn SOLO - The Future

New Orleans-based emcee Harn SOLO heads West to San Diego, California for the latest Focus Cinema TV production, "The Future". The song is the first single from Harn SOLO's upcoming sixth studio album "Perfect Picture" due this Fall. Abandoning his traditional boom-bap sound, Harn SOLO collaborates with young New Orleans talent Crescent Kingz for a new energized style of hip-hop. The rebirth of Harn SOLO's music direction also brings a lighter side to his character. The artist finds himself enjoying a day at the beach and carnival, as he candidly kicks rhymes by the ocean side. Harn SOLO has expanded his horizons as an independent artist traveling to London, Amsterdam, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix and Los Angeles. His travels and persistence in the music industy have landed him performances with the likes of the Wu-Tang Clan, Skyzoo, Mickey Factz and Chase N. Cashe. New Orleans music source Offbeat Magazine says, "Harn SOLO is a rapper first, and his penchant for speedy bars at a head-rattling pace at unexpected times makes every verse an enthralling listen."

Substance Abuse - Paper Tigers (Feat. Myka 9 & Percee P)

Eso Tre and Subz are L.A. duo Substance Abuse, presenting the RCKLSS ABNDN-directed music video for the Hanif Hobbs-produced single "Paper Tigers", featuring Myka Nyne of Freestyle Fellowship and Percee P. "Tigers" is from their new album Background Music featuring KRS-One, Sadat X, MC Eiht and Tash of Tha Liks (watch the video for "Don't Get Us Wrong"), and the "Tigers" video features cameo appearances from Ras Kass, Sach of The Nonce and more. Former URB Next 100 picks, Substance Abuse dropped their debut Brand New Crime in 1998, following up with 2006's Overproof which featured Motion Man, Saafir and Rasco and received four-star marks from URB and Scratch. "The idea for 'Paper Tigers' came from a botched show we did in L.A.," says Eso. "We were supposed to open up for my friend's group but Subz was out of town so I brought Myka and my homie Deranged to rock with me. I was pretty sauced up and it ended up just being Myka and Deranged rapping. Percee P was in the crowd, and being a fan since I heard him on "Return of the Funky Man", I invited to get onstage. Seeing two of our favorite emcees at the same place at the same time is where the idea came from. Needless to say, I never got liquored up before a show again."

Stack$ - Whitewashed (Feat. Bryan Rucker)

Stack$ has music flowing thru his veins and his entire life has revolved around it as his Father managed Sly & The Family Stone & Peaches & Herb and he even co-produced Gladys Knight & The Pips smash hit “Midnight Train To Georgia.” A Miami, FL resident, Stack$ cut his teeth in the industry at a very young age, as he ran with the Cash Money click writing and producing tracks for Lil Wayne and a host of other Cash money artists; which would eventually lead to writing and producing for artists such as Diddy, Game, Fat Joe & Twista (among many). Stack$ has now put the finishing touches on his forthcoming mixtape, The Snowball Effect, which will be released this fall and it includes collaborations with Nelly Furtado, Pleasure P, Urban Mystic, Nu Jerzey Devil, Charlemagne The God, MDMA & Jack Thriller & production from Scott Storch. The lead-single from Stack$ The Snowball Effect is the uplifting “Whitewashed” f/ Bryan Rucker, but rather then try to put my own words on it, I think Talib Kweli sums up the consciously-tinged “Whitewashed” the best “Great video for every girl who thought she had to change who she was to be beautiful.”

Ricky Rude - Glory

New Jersey rapper Ricky Rude is dropping the first music video to the inspirational track "Glory" off his debut album, "No Guts, No Glory." "Glory" is produced by fellow New Jersey native and Grammy nominated beat-maker Cardiak (Joe Budden, 50 Cent, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross). “Glory” is the lead track from Ricky's forthcoming studio debut, due out on October 1, 2013 via Bright Boys Entertainment. The 12-track disc showcases the New Jersey's lyricist’s wordplay and transcendence of the Hip-Hop genre. "No Guts, No Glory" will feature Scarface, AR-AB, and Shady Records' Liz Rodriguez. Production is shared by a list of notables, including Aftermath producer DJ Khalil, Cardiak, Sarom, Felony, and Brainwave. Prior to his debut, Ricky will release the anticipated mixtape, "The Unprofessional Professional."

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Capital STEEZ - Vibe Ratings

After the success of "Survival Tactics" Capital Steez drops "Vibe Ratings" the first video release off his solo Project "AMERIKKKAN KORRUPTION". R.I.P Capital Steez!

Hodgy Beats - Alone

New music video "Alone", by Hodgy Beats.

Papoose - Turn It Up (Prod. DJ Premier)

NY rapper Papoose featuring the legendary hip hop producer DJ premier.

Murs - Falling In Flames

Animation music video from Murs off his new album 'Yumiko: Curse of the Merch Girl,' out now.

Antwan Davis - Wonderful Intro

Philadelphia, PA: Antwan Davis teams up with fellow producer Wesmanchild to do another tribute album this time sampling Stevie Wonder classic sounds. Second installment from The duo, first tribute project was ABSI (Anita Baker Soul Inspiration). Wonderful drops July 29th. www.antwandavis.com for more info

Apollo The Great - Bad Ones

After performing last night at the sold out Hot 97 "Who's Next" showcase in New York City, Apollo The Great hits us with a new visual for "Bad Ones", off the Hennessy Diaries album. VEVO premieres this Follow The Script directed visual today, on Apollo's VEVO channel. Enjoy!

Uptown XO (of Diamond District) - Finding My Way

Diamond District emcee Uptown XO releases the video version of his first single "Finding My Way" from the album "Colour de Grey". A.B. The Pro produces the track adding a percussive funk loop to XO's introspective lyrical mood. Meanwhile, XO explores all he's been through in life - from childhood evictions and lost memories, to the battle for his soul: "Lost errything in life and had to start all over / I had to cope with the pain, now I can't stay sober." As always a picturesque tour of Washington DC from Uptown XO. "The video for "Finding My Way" takes cues from the boom bap style production of the track and imagines Uptown XO as two sides of the same young man, coming of age during the mid-nineties in Washington D.C. During the first verse XO takes on the persona of a street minded hustler, spending time in alleyways, shady housing, and rooftops. While for the second verse he portrays the role of a government insider, working to enact change through the political system on Capitol Hill. These twin lifestyles echo the flip side of the same mindset, much like the dichotomy of the District itself."

Cres & !llmind - Get In The Zone (Feat. Fresh Daily)

Cres & super-producer !llmind present a fresh new cut, “Get In The Zone,” f/ Fresh Daily from their upcoming collaborative LP, Hybr!d, which will drop on 9-25-2013. Speaking of Hybr!d is to speak about a global, world-wide project of unusual characteristics. A mixture of a bilingual MC based in Spain and a Philipino-North American super-producer. CRES & !LLMIND unite to create this unique, genuine and versatile project. Today, July 16th, these two launch their new single entitled, "Get in the Zone," with a special assist from Brooklyn´s Fresh Daily.

R.A. The Rugged Man - Learn Truth (Feat. Talib Kweli)

R.A. The Rugged Man and Talib Kweli are two of the most legendary lyricists of the modern era, and they made the dreams of hip hop fans worldwide come true with their recently-released smash hit "Learn Truth". "Learn Truth" is off "Legends Never Die", R.A. The Rugged Man's highly-anticipated new album featuring appearances from the likes of Hopsin, Tech N9ne, Brother Ali, Vinnie Paz, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Eamon, and more.

Mac Miller - Gees (Feat. ScHoolboy Q)(Prod. Chuck Inglish)

YP - Softly

YP will be releasing his latest mixtape, Restless, on 7-25-2013 exclusively thru livemixtapes.com. Restless will include collaborations with Smoke DZA, Mikkey Halsted, Kobe & James Fauntleroy (who has written hit-singles for Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks, Kerry Hilson & has been featured on LP’s from Kanye West and Jay-Z). Production on Restless will be handled by C-Sick & Xtreme. The first-single from Restless is entitled “Softly,” and with it, YP details the trails and tribulations he has overcome to become the person he is today. “Softly” is produced by C-Sick.

Special - Friends With Benefits (Feat. Burgaboy)

Striving to make it in Hip-Hop, where the competition is thick and the grind is endless, up and coming artist Special has constructed his own lane with the success of reaching 1 million hits on YouTube with his social media influenced song T-Shirt Time. His obsession with Hip-Hop began as a child in Ottawa, Canada while listening to LL Cool J’s Mama Said Knock You Out and dealing with the hardships of not having a father present, “Hip hop was literally my father figure growing up.” Built with the talent of writing, it was already in the cards for Special to become potent with the pen. The creative drive in Special brought him to Toronto where he put his love for the culture into his own craft.“I’m a dreamer…I never had that thing that says you can’t do this…” – Special The many influences of PMD of EPMD, LL Cool J, Smooth B of Nice-N-Smooth, Q-Tip from ATCQ, Akinyele, the illusive MF Doom, Craig G among others inspired Special, “I’m a very competitive type person, and I have a hard time watching someone do something that I KNOW I can do without trying my hand at it.” Hard work paid off with 6 years in the game. In 2011, Special was featured in the Wall-Street Journal after making considerable noise with “Get Ready” – an anthem for the IBEW Verizon Strike. Special, along with Jersey Sound Lab’s Internal Quest, both had the opportunity to perform “Get Ready” in front of 16,000+ people downtown NYC. The thriving success of this old school lyricist has garnered critical acclaim across the globe with releasing commercial projects in Germany and Italy. Special always approaches his verses; his presence and being in the lab with a hip hop mentality, and a sense of integrity. Whether knocking out songs within minutes or meditating on beats for a project, Special is determined to make it a classic. The E-Team release of T-Shirt Time came off the height of Jersey Shore’s Pauly D’s fun phrase “It’s Teee-Shirt Time” while getting ready for the club with his roommates. The EMI Music release sparked social media insanity and became a highlight in Special’s career when it topped charts as a featured song on Ultimate Hitz compilation in Canada. “…Hip Hop is my life, and I will do it till the day I die.” – Special Honing his skills among the Hip-Hop elite and newcomers has given Special the confidence to create a diverse body of work thus far. Along the road Special has worked with Canada’s own Oriana and Truezt, Craig G (Juice Crew), El Da Sensei (The Artifacts), Sadat X (Brand Nubian) and his Jersey Sound Lab counterparts Internal Quest, Broadway Blake, DJ Hush, to say the least. Acquiring star quality, Special embarks on his venture called Minds Eye – an 11-track album released independently with features from Dannie Swift, Internal Quest, Oriana, Saint Kris, DJ Szudi and Asian DMC Champ DJ Ko Flo. The lead single “Friends With Benefits” featuring Burgaboy is a conceptual blend of “commercial ‘mainstream’ feel and classic hip hop roots”. Special’s latest project, Mind’s Eye, goes back to the essence of why Special entered Hip-Hop as an artist. “It’s [meant] to let people know that they can still back my commercial and genre crossover projects, and I still do fully support and represent the culture that I came up in.” As Special continues to down his own lane, as he plans his first official tour in 2014. The burgeoning musical appeal of Special can identify with any audience and will lead him to greatness, and solidifies the progression of Hip-Hop.“Everybody Wanna Be A Star.” Special picked an assortment of producers for Mind’s Eye – Sultan Mir (Florida), Loop Holes (Netherlands), marshtini (Netherlands), Elements (Denmark) and ELATION (Germany).