Saturday, January 18, 2014
Demrick - You Know It
Fresh off the success of his group mixtape, Serial Killers Vol. 1 with Xzibit and BReal and the release of his Statik Selektah produced single "Purple" featuring Mistah FAB, Demrick is back with a hard hitting lyrical track & video produced by DJ Overtone and directed by Nic Delikat.
Crooked I - Crook 'n Porter
From the album, "Apex Predator". Music video by Crooked I performing "Crook 'n Porter".
T-Bo - Outlaw (High Top Kicks Premix)
A remix of T-Bo's "Outlaw" song. I like both versions of the song.
Edo.G - Living Legend (Pete Rock Tribute)(Feat. Grap Luva & Rob-O)(Prod. Confidence)
Hip-Hop legend Edo.G teams up with his apprentices G. Dot & Born, Boston natives, to shine light on their story and style while also providing their own sound. All production is handled by Confidence, whose claim to fame includes "Rashad and Confidence" and "Purpose and Confidence" on Ill Adrenaline Records and he produced seven tracks on Neek the Exotic’s “Hustle Don’t Stop” LP from 2012.
The LP is fourteen tracks deep with Gdot & Born handling about half the duties on the mic, with the remaining tracks being handled by Edo.G, providing listeners with a nice diversity; while Confidence keeps a steady stream of that authentic Hip-Hop he is known for throughout.
Confidence, a student of the game dating back to the 90’s, first got a taste of music production in the mid 90′s while learning to DJ with his brother Technic. His break didn't come until 2001 when he copped an MPC 2000xl which he still uses to this day to compose masterpieces.
G. Dot & Born relay the struggle of survival in the streets with hard-hitting raw lyrics, traditional gritty street beats and a confident delivery that takes Hip-Hop back to its essence. G. Dot and Born stay true to the city of Boston that raised them and 90’s Hip Hop influences like J. Dilla, Sean P., Big Pun, Edo G., Kool G. Rap, AZ and Nas by embodying a humble braggadocio that only real life experiences teach you.
Today, the group offers up a tribute song, “Living Legend,” dedicated to the one and only Pete Rock, featuring Pete’s former INI cohorts Grap Luva (Pete’s brother), Rob-O & EDO. G.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Krizz Kaliko - Unstable
Krizz Kaliko got some songs that I really enjoy. Like this one for example. His music is something different.
Jabee - Dreams
Everyone has dreams, dreams are inspired by the imagination and the leaders of the past. Follow as Jabee raps a vivid picture for your imagination of where he intends to go with his "Dreams". New Leaders, New Hearts, New Minds, and New steps. Strong statements like "Pray it don't sound like rap" and "Trying to paint picture so vivid" bring his raps to life. Watch and feel the emotion in this great video composed by 1984 Studios.
Yamin Semali - What I'm Living For
Rabb Love and Yamin hit the streets to document Guerrilla Republik as a way of life. Download the single at yaminsemali.bandcamp.com
Jonezen - Feels So Good (Feat. Michele Wylen)
Jonezen-LA Music Awards Hip Hop Artist Of The Year "Feels So Good" ft. Michele Wylen. FREE DOWNLOAD @ https://soundcloud.com/jonezen/joneze... Directed by Raul Perez shot by Chris Warren. Beautiful Disaster drops in Spring of 2014 and is the follow up to the critically acclaimed Live From Rehab Mixtape. (http://www.datpiff.com/Jonezen-Live-F...)
From almost dead, to rehab, to a record deal, and more....Get the story, press, other videos, social media links, the whole nine @ http://www.jonezenmusic.com
Sum - Oblivion
Los-Angeles based emcee Sum presents the Hashim Thomas-directed music video to “Oblivion”, the Blockhead-produced single from his album Dragon Vol. 1, which also features Needlz, DK The Punisher, brandUn deShay, Dibia$e, Belief, Tye Hill, Computer Jay and P.U.D.G.E. "Oblivion" also features Cooper Gillespie of Ultra Violent Rays on bass guitar. Claiming roots in North Carolina, Atlanta, New York and Chicago, Sum's next album The Black Water Rebellions [Dv2] is set to drop in summer release featuring Blockhead, Needlz, Ikey Owens [Mars Volta, Jack White, Free Moral Agents], Yamin Semali, The Milky Way and 414Beg. He describes "Oblivion" as "an overview of the past, a prayer for the future and a space fable all in one." Dv2 will be preceded by a series of one-off songs and verses called The Road To Rebellion that are strictly focused on "forcing people to recognize I'm one of the great spitters of this era and I won't be ignored in that light anymore." He is also currently in the midst of launching his label and music supervision company, Precious Metals Creative.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Young Thugs
Music video from Clevelands legendairy rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Ruste Juxx - Gimme Da Loot
New music video from Brooklyn rapper Ruste Juxx. From the album "Ready To Juxx".
Dice Raw - Thin Line (Between Raw & Jiggy)
Music video by Dice Raw performing Thin Line (Between Raw & Jiggy). Released in 2000.
Skanks - Martyr Music (Prod. Kyo Itachi)
Third extract from the Skanks debut album "The Shinigami Flowfessional" dropping soon in 2014!!
King RA - I'm In The Area (Feat. Sir Reks)
King RA teams up with Serbian producer Luka & the 2010 German DMC Champion Sir Reks on his new single "I'm In The Area" which is the second single off Foot On They necks V2 (Thee Album). https://kingra.bandcamp.com/track/im-in-the-area
Stalley - Raise Your Weapons
December is a month full of inspiration to #RaiseYourWeapons. On December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested and on December 6, 1865 the 13th amendment was ratified. Yesterday we saw a Civil Rights Icon, Nelson Mandela, pass. In his honor, we release the music video today for Stalley's "Raise Your Weapons" off the Honest Cowboy mixtape. The music video is directed by Abraham Vilchez-Moran & Jai Jamison. The song is produced by the Block Beattaz.
Kyle Rapps - Architecture (Feat. Murs)
Official video for "Architecture" off of Kyle Rapps mixtape "SUB".
Virtuoso - Authentic
As the wild winter weather rolls into the East Coast, Virtuoso heats up the hell-fires with an "Authentic" introduction to his highly anticipated collaborative full-length effort with production legends Snowgoons (M.O.P., Ghostface, Termanology etc.) titled: CoVirt Operations - Infantry
The video for this single was filmed entirely in Bogota, Colombia during Virtuoso's most recent South American tour. As usual AOTP member Virtuoso stabs rapidly and repeatedly into the rhythms provided by Big Bang Latino's Colombian production wizard J-Beat (of The Neckbreakerz) with dizzying dexterity. Authenticity needs no further explanation.
CeasRock - All My $
Montreal rapper CeasRock presents the ilovenewyork.usMedia-directed video for "All My $", the new 514IndoRecordz-produced single from his Zero Gravity EP which features Uness, Loe Pesci, I.Blast and Boy 6lue as well as production from Vincent Pryce and DeeJay IZ. Born Sam Karimi, Ceas is a spokesman for Montreal urban site Mook-Life.com, as well as founder of his own movement, REAL LIFE. Videos have already been released for "Faceless" (click to watch), "10.5" (click to watch), "Mook Life Pt. 1" (click to watch) and "M.O.E." (click to watch). "While I was writing for this EP, money was definitely on my mind," says Ceas. "From how I was to earn it, to how much of it I needed to spend, it was looming over my thoughts heavy. I wrote All My $ from this perspective. I was hungry and I didn't know how I was supposed to eat. The verses depict that hunger from a young desperate man's view, and an older, equally hungry, man's perspective. I didn't feel like performing the verses in the video because the verses weren't necessarily about me. So I focused on the feeling instead of a literal depiction of the lyrics. I recently graduated from university, but I have no intentions of using my degree to get a job. So, with that in mind, one day I was cleaning out my garage of about ten years worth of school papers, textbooks, old bills, etc… I thought to myself, I didn't want to just toss it out, I wanted more closure. So I had the idea of burning them in a ceremonial bonfire. I'm burning the old me..I'm burning All My $." Zero Gravity is available now on Ceasrock's Bandcamp page.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me
When the lights shut off, an artist's dream is that their work will stand the test of time. The ones that influence our culture are the ones we most remember. Here, two powerful creative forces come together to elevate the status quo and lay ground to their legacy. This is their poetry. Sing about them. This is part one.
Tech N9ne - Love 2 Dislike Me (Feat. Liz Suwandi & Tyler Lyon)
Tech N9ne "Love 2 Dislike Me" official Hip Hop music video, featuring Liz Suwandi & Tyler Lyon.
Trae Tha Truth - The Rain
Music video "The Rain" by Houston rapper Trae The Truth. This has been released around a year ago.
David Dallas - Runnin
David Dallas "Runnin" is featured on his upcoming album, 'Falling Into Place,'.
Da$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.
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".
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.
Crooked I - Nobody Cares (Feat. Tena Jones)
Music video by Crooked I performing "Nobody Cares". From the album, "Apex Predator"
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".
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
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
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.
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