Monday, June 10, 2013
Isaiah Rashad - GIL
Visuals for Isaiah Rashad's "GIL", a prequel to his project "Pieces of a Kid." This is guy has signed with TDE records.
Ben Fisher - Time Will Tell
"Time Will Tell" is the first leak off of Ben Fisher's "Destiny vs. Desire" mixtape, which drops in early April. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Pain 1. Fisher will be releasing 3 tracks from the project prior to the official release. To get your ears on these leaks make sure you like Ben Fisher on Facebook, and follow suit on twitter.
Dope Means - War On Terror (Feat. Raspy)(Prod. C-Lance)
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania duo of Crumb and JustTraxx better known as Dope Means are unveiling their debut LP Government Funded onto the world on 6-18-2013. The group is led by MC Crumb who joined the Army and was deployed to Iraq and recently returned to the States. Crumb used his paychecks from “Operation New Dawn 11-12” to fund this LP, which focuses on corruption, the politics of war and all aspects of life and their love of their home town Pittsburgh. Though not a political group, many of their songs focus on the current political climate and the effects they've had on their lives as both soldiers and civilians.
Government Funded features thirteen tracks and features guest appearances by Timbo King (Wu-Tang), Planet Asia, Reef the Lost Cauze and Ras Kass alongside production from C-Lance (JMT), Bronze Nazareth, Vherbal & Ziko. A&R’d by longtime Hip-Hop impresario M-Eighty (Wu-Tang / DPG / Undergods) fame, this LP represents the call of duty found within all mankind as delivered via raw lyricism and classic boom bap tales.
As Dope Means prepares to drop there debut LP, Government Funded, they deliver this action packed but controversial video. The song focuses on the current corruption in our system that is sucking the 'Merica’ out of America. Everything from the fixed mass media, to the debt our country has tendered over the span of two separate wars. The video includes raw footage of Crumb while he was overseas in Kuwait fighting for the very freedom’s that the government is attempting to take away from us.
YC The Cynic - God Complex (Prod. Frank Drake)
The Bronx is known for originating this thing that we call hip-hop. It's only right for a kid from hip-hop's birthplace to introduce a unique flavor to the game.
YC The Cynic is a rapper who has cut his teeth in New York City's open mic scene for years. Cultivating a small but fiercely loyal fan base, YC was able to raise over $5000 for a Kickstarter campaign to fund his upcoming album with producer Frank Drake, GNK. Today, he is releasing the first single off the project, a song titled "God Complex," in video form.
"God Complex" catches the ear thanks to the Bronx rapper's outstanding harmonized delivery. He glides over Frank's spacey production with panache, pausing between bars for emphasis. YC uses this innovative style to paint a portrait of a narcissistic character who is the centerpiece of the song. The character is brash and very confident, declaring in the first line of the song: "I know this might sound quite unusual/But you should fear no man but me." As the song progresses, the listener learns that this braggadocio perhaps stems from insecurity ("You should watch who you're talking to/You've no idea what I'm going through"). Although the lyrics are bold and aggressive, the listener is not intimidated by the character, thanks to the mesmerizing cadence of the song.
The video, directed by Oliver Eid, is ethereal. YC's face is surrounded by clouds as it fades in and out of the frame. His face is the only image that appears on the screen. Vibrant colors seem to burst out of nowhere. The visual supports the trancelike feel of the song itself while simultaneously lifting the character into his "God Complex."
GNK will be dropping soon. Get familiar with YC The Cynic with the video below.
Statik Selektah - 21 & Over (Feat. Mac Miller & Sean Price)
Sean Price & Mac Miller star in Statik Selektah’s music video for "21 & Over" off ‘Extended Play,’ out June 18th. Cameos by Joey Bada$$, Schoolboy Q, Evidence, and The Alchemist. Directed by Guy Blelloch.
Prodigy - YNT (Young and Thuggin)(Feat Domo Genesis)(Prod. The Alchemist
Music video "YNT", from the new Prodigy and The Alchemist album.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
McKenzie Eddy - Windmills (Feat. GLC)
McKenzie Eddy and GLC release another video off of their "Young Platinum" collaboration. "Windmills" is set against native GLC's Chicago backdrop, and was shot by Evan Brockett while McKenzie and the Bluroc crew were on tour... Enjoy.
Lowkey - Cradle of Civilisation (Feat. Mai Khalil)
Lowkey is one of the few rap artist worth checking out that's not from America.
Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire - Fat Fool (Prod. The Alchemist)
New music video from Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Trin Monsta - Rich Beggar
Music video by Trin Monsta performing Rich Beggar. 2012. Beat produced by This Is Tomorrow.
Bizzy Crook - Rookie Of The Year (Feat. Ransom, Mel Carter, & DJ Quest)
With 2012 barely in the rear-view and fresh off releasing his second mixtape, “P.S. I’m Sorry 2,” which featured collaborations with Vado and Jim Jones on the breakout track “Work” (the mixtape earned Bizzy coverage on Fuse TV, Hip-Hop Weekly Magazine, MTV.com, Rapradar.com, Inflexwetrust.com, Nahright.com, XXLmag.com, Worldstarhiphop.com, 2Dopeboyz.com, Allhiphop.com, Vibe.com, Freeonsmash.com, Prefixmag.com, Thesource.com, Youheardthatnew.com, Hiphopwired.com & DJBooth.net among many others) Bizzy is already prepping for a banner year in 2013, as Nelly took the young emcee under his wing and featured Bizzy on his latest mixtape, ‘Scorpio Season,” on the track “Like Dat”, which also featured Trae Da Truth. Nelly & Crook also released a viral video for the record that has over 200k online views.
On 7-2-2013, Bizzy will unveil his latest mixtape, “84,” a conceptually driven mixtape that chronicles Bizzy’s journey from music industry rookie, to realizing his dream of becoming the “Michael Jordan” of rap; “84 is the year MJ was drafted into the NBA. The beginning of his journey to becoming the greatest basketball player that ever lived” says Bizzy. “I'm telling my story, as a rookie that is aspiring to become the greatest. 2013 is my year, this is my ’84!” ’84 features guest appearances from Estelle, Los, Nelly, JR Writer, Ransom, Mel Carter & Lil Cease.
Today, Bizzy Crook offers up the first official video from “84,” “Rookie Of The Year” featuring Ransom and Mel Carter (Jay-Z’s nephew)
Nametag & Nameless - The Teacher (Feat. Chell)
Nametag and Nameless tone down their rough edges for "The Teacher," the latest video from their album 'For Namesake', which is in stores now. Nametag gets personal with candid rhymes about his parents and losing his Mother to cancer and the impact it had on his life; while Nameless adds reflective pianos to his usual knock.
Chill Moody - Here Here
Its been a busy time for the guys over at the AubGreen Collective, with Chill Moody headlining Hot 97's "Who's Next" concert series last week and Nate packing out shows out in San Francisco. Today, the Collective has two videos debuting on VEVO. Chill Moody's "Here, Here" directed by @ReddPenMedia, a fun video which was hydrated by Vitamin Water. This is the third video from Chill's "RFM" album.
Uptown XO - Everyday
Uptown XO has teamed up with the Creative Junkfood team to create his newest visual piece - an animated video for the standout track "Everyday" (produced by and featuring AB The Pro).
Raz Simone - Kids Throw Rocks
Raz Simone presents his visuals for the opening song on his Solomon Samuel Simone EP. Kids Throw Rocks is self directed and edited for a more personal approach to visualize the song.
Ricky Rude - Good Mood (Feat. Glasses Malone)
South Jersey's Ricky Rude and Los Angeles' Glasses Malone are quite possibly hip-hop's 'Odd Couple.' After releasing the laidback single, "Good Mood," which samples the theme song from the classic sitcom "The Odd Couple," the New Jersey troubadour enlists YMCMB's Glasses Malone, for the song's music video. The video features Ricky sharing champagne and a hot tub with a scantily clad female, while Glasses hits the booth to spew fire. The visuals will surely leave viewers in a good mood.
In April, Ricky made waves with the release of his single "Hold Me Down" featuring AR-AB. He has done little to fly below the radar since; as he was recently (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhaWu2bOHxGaIJ0cD5) spotted in a cipher with hit-making producer Mike Zombie (Drake's "Started from the Bottom"). Ricky is currently completing his forthcoming album, "No Guts, No Glory," which is slated to include features from Scarface, AR-AB, Apollo The Great, Liz Rodriguez, and production from Cardiak and Cool & Dre.
Gensu Dean & Planet Asia - Faces On The Dollar
It was about time to put some visuals behind Gensu Dean & Planet Asia's collborative album "Abrasions", so they road tripped to Fresno to shoot "Faces On The Dollar'. Cash out with Planet Asia as he walks us through his Central Valley stomping grounds. Ride by the Fink-White Center, The Brownies, the corner store, and even Planet Asia's childhood home. Gensu Dean lays the perfect sonic backdrop for Asia's lyrical reflection and dollar dreaming.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Cres - Stop Me (Feat. Skyzoo)(Produced by !llmind)
New video from Spanish emcee Cres and super-producer !llmind, from their upcoming collaborative LP Hybr!d. The video features one of BK´s finest lyricists, Skyzoo, and a special appearance by Torae.
Has-Lo - Hindsight (Prod. Apollo Brown)
One of our favorite East Coast emcees Has-Lo, has a new video remix utilizing new footage, new filters, and new angles for the Apollo Brown remixed version of the song Limit, now titled Hindsight. The new version from Apollo is a striped down and haunting affair that puts Has' man on the edge lyrical display in focus.
The occassion? MMG is getting ready for an early fall release of Has-Lo's critically acclaimed debut mmg album "In Case I Don't Make It" on limited edition 180 gram vinyl. Has-Lo is also busy preparing a new project with North Carolina emcee Castle for release on Mello Music Group later this year.
Action Figures - Jumanji (Feat. T3 of Slum Village)
Action Figures come through with a funky boom-bap anthem produced by the Grammy nominated Detroit phenom Young RJ. These Michigan emcee's are bearing the torch for the true Hip-Hop audience, armed with an assist from T3 of the legendary Slum Village. The street single "Jumanji" is poised to set the underground on fire leading a trail to their forthcoming full length summer release "Courage or Currency". Also, be on the look out for Action Figures in a city near you as a part of The Dirty Slums Tour 2013 with Slum Village.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Hieroglyphics - Gun Fever
In the midst of a nationwide highly controversial debate about gun control the Hiero Crew chimes in with their unique perspective. Known as pioneers of the underground Hieroglyphics continues to push the envelope with this stunning visual directed in house by Casual.
"We are not promoting guns or violence," explains Tajai (Hieroglyphics / Souls Of Mischief), "but simply expressing our thoughts on the issue and encouraging further dialogue."
Action Bronson - Strictly 4 My Jeeps
Here's the new video for Action Bronson's latest single "Strictly 4 My Jeeps." Taking place in Queens, New York, the video stars Riff Raff, pitbulls, big beautiful women, and a big ol' badass jeep.
Oh No - Jones's (Feat. Blu & MED)
Producer Oh No featuring rappers Blu & MED, with the song called "Jones's" from album "Disrupted Ads".
Copywrite - Mega Mega (Feat Camu Tao, Tage & Jakki Da Mota Mouth)
Man Bites Dog Records is proud to present the "Mega Mega" video from Copywrite's "The Life and Times of Peter Nelson" album. This song is produced by Surock. Song features MHz ( Copywrite,Camu Tao, Tage, Jakki and Cuts by RJD2 )Video directed by Seanie G.
Tyler The Creator - Domo 23
I don't think I need to explain who Tyler The Creator is any more. This song is on his latest released album "WOLF".
ScienZe - Autumn (Feat. JohnNY U)
I don't know much about Scienze, but this is a nice track. I will keep an eye out in the future for this guy.
GLC - So Real (Feat. B.J. The Chicago Kid)
Rapper GLC collabs featuring R&B singer B.J. The Chicago Kid.
LL Cool J - Shut 'Em Down
Old music video from rapper LL Cool J. Soundtrack from the movie "Any Given Sunday".
Mic Crenshaw - Free My Mind (Feat. Ray Frazier)
This Is Mic Crenshaw's ode to getting into the wind and letting it go. Growing up in Chicago and Minneapolis, Black Bikers were part of the sub cultural landscape and Mic's own family. Settling in the Pacific Northwest and becoming a rider himself, this video captures the feel of the open road in one of the most picturesque places to ride. Two wheels down, a rock jam with Hip Hop sensibility. A Hip Hop jam with Rock flavor. Enjoy!
Mic Crenshaw is currently recording music for his third solo-LP and he is also working on an upcoming Rock/Rap EP entitled “Bionic Metal” which will be released this summer.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Ski Beatz - Heaven Is (Feat. C Plus)
Ski Beatz drops the fourth video single off "24Hr Karate School Presents Twilight". I love it when Ski Beatz produces these kind of beats.
Paul White - Street Lights (Feat. Danny Brown)
With Paul White on the beat and Danny Brown on the verses, this is what you get!
Ken the Coolest Nerd - Casanova
Ken the Coolest Nerd makes his directorial debut with his latest graphic visuals for the "Portishead" assisted track "Casanova". Inspired by Hitchcock's "Psycho", the Nerd delivers a raw and cinematic view of falling into the web of seduction. Can you unravel the mystery? Sit back and enjoy.
DJ Suss One - Triumph Freestyle (Feat. Jon Connor)
Jon Connor freestyling over the classic Wu Tang beat "Triumph".
N.B.S. - The Essence of Real Rap (Feat. Akrobatik)(Prod. Snowgoons)
Off "The Dispensary" album. Featuring Akrobatik and produced by Snowgoons.
Mysonne & Chi-Ali - Came From Nothing
Mysonne featuring Chi-Ali presents us their new music video, "Came From Nothing".
Apathy Presents: Hayze - Creepmode (Prod. Apathy)
Legendary MC Apathy & Man Bites Dog Records Present the new artist Hayze and his 1st single "Creepmode". This is song is off Hayze's upcoming mixtape "The Smokers Section" Song produced by Apathy & Video directed by Camacho with Flawless Visuals.
Torae - What Does It All Mean
Torae performs "What Does It All Mean" live in Szczecin Poland. "What Does It All Mean" appears on "Off The Record" EP.
Rapsody - Non Fiction (Feat. Raheem DeVaughn)
Female rapper Rapsody keeps doing her thing. The new video features R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn. From the album, "The Idea of Beautiful".
Trek Life - Just The Music
Cut to a laid back sunny southern California day. Take a walk down the street to the record store. Kick a verse alongside arts district murals. Give a pound to the homies. Dig through some crates. Feel the breeze. That's pretty much the recipe for Trek Life's opening visuals for the Duke Westlake produced lead single "Just The Music." Nothing left to do but relax and enjoy the music.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
L'Orange - Alone (Feat. Blu)
"Alone" is the first single off of L'Orange's LP, "The Mad Writer". Verses are done by rapper Blu. The actors in the video are Cedric Turner and Kate MacCallum. Amazing song and video!
Chill Moody - Mathematics
Chill Moody rapping over the legendary hip hop producer DJ Premiers beat "Mathematics".
Demigodz - Raiders Cap (Prod. Apathy)
Demigodz (Apathy, Celph Titled, Ryu of Styles Of Beyond, Esoteric, Motive, Blacastan) first official full-length LP, KILLmatic, featuring appearances from RA The Rugged Man, Termanology, Panchi (of NYG'z), Planetary (of Outerspace), Scoop Deville & Eternia with production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, The Snowgoons, Apathy, Teddy Roxpin, Chumzilla, Skammadix & Will C is now available wherever fine music is sold.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Ruste Juxx & The Arcitype - Stand Strong (Feat. Sarah Miller)
New visuals from Ruste Juxx & The Arcitype's 15-track 'V.I.C' album.
DJ Skizz - Vio-Lence (Feat. Lil Fame & Ill Bill)
Brooklyn resident, and Boston native, DJ Skizz is set to release his highly anticipated debut producer album, B.Q.E. (Brooklyn-Queens Experience) on 6-23-2013. . DJ Skizz is a DJ, producer and member of the World Famous “Halftime Radio Show” on WNYU FM 89.1 with a career that spans over a decade. While attending NYU for a degree in music technology, Skizz joined the legendary Halftime Radio Show as a DJ/ co-host in 2000 and has been a mainstay ever since. He can still be heard there every Wednesday night from 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM (EST) on 89.1 WNYU, where he continues in the tradition of what listeners expect from New York radio, playing the best underground hip-hop and offering exposure to talented artists.
To date Skizz has produced tracks for a slew artists including Lil' Fame (M.O.P.), Big Noyd, Havoc, Infamous Mobb, Group Home, Sean Price, Roc Marciano, Masta Ace, Nature, Timeless Truth, Krumbsnatcha & many more. He has most recently laid scratches down on three songs off the Masta Ace / MF Doom LP Son of Yvonne.
The video was directed and given the just the right amount of aestheticization of vio-lence by Aaron Vasquez & Pace Rivers.
“Vio-Lence” will appear on Skizz's forthcoming producer album B.Q.E. (Brooklyn-Queens Experience) dropping 6-23-2013 on Soulspazm Records. The LP also features guest appearances from Lil' Fame (of M.O.P), Ill Bill, Roc Marciano, A.G., O.C., Steele (Smif-N-Wesson), FT (Fuc That), Torae, Masta Ace, Nature, Cormega, Craig G, Big Noyd, Havoc (of Mobb Deep), Psycho Les, Rah Digga, Tragedy Khadafi, and many more all over Skizz’ production...
Pharoahe Monch - Haile Selassie Karate (Feat. Denaun Porter)
New music video, shot in Mitchell’s Plain South Africa, from Pharoahe Monch off his ‘W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)’ album.
Slum Village - Forever
Slum Village’s new forthcoming LP, "Evolution", will be released on 6-25-2013. Here is the lead-single, “Forever,” from Evolution in video form.
Skyzoo - Range Rover Rhythm
"Range Rover Rhythm" New music video from Skyzoo off his 'A Dream Deferred' album.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Malkovich - Lies
Its been a while since I heard anything from this guy. Seems he has improved since his last song.
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