Sunday, June 15, 2014
Ab-Soul - Stigmata
New Ab-Soul album is on the way. The full version of this song also features Action Bronson and Asaad.
AKD & Deepstar - Familiar Names
This is the second single off the upcoming Universal Language LP from AKD & DEEPSTAR featuring artists such as: Masta Ace, Tragedy Khadafi, Nutso, Rob Swift, Sadat X, A.G. of D.I.T.C., Ed O.G. and more.
Buggs Tha Rocka - My$tery (Prod. Sal Dali)
Rap - lies = Hip-Hop. With that said, here is Buggs Tha Rocka's first single, "My$tery," which is produced by Sal Dali. The single is off of Buggs' highly anticipated project, Scattered Thoughts: Of An American Poet, which will be released to the world-wide web on August 6th.
A.G. - Bars in the Booth (Prod. DJ Premier)
DJ Premier’s “Bars in the Booth” is for SERIOUS SPITTERS ONLY! For the uninitiated, “Bars in the Booth” is a new series Preemo has started which revolves around titan emcees of all genres coming thru and being put to the test over a DJ Premier track!
Simply, “Bars in the Booth” isn’t about age, popularity, or how many Twitter followers you have; it’s about an Emcee and a DJ moving the crowd—and that is the definition of Hip-Hop.
For Session 4, Premier linked up with up with A.G.; from the legendary Bronx Duo Showbiz & A.G.) and fellow D.I.T.C brethren who puts it down!
You can go to Premier’s new website portal premierwuzhere.com to view the new “Bars in the Booth” with AG, or simply go to Premier’s YouTube channel (below)
Tristan - Cortez Nikes
Some artist I haven't heard from before. He kinda suprised me with this good song.
Paranom & Purpose - Dayz Go By
A track with a nice vibe, performed by Paranom and produced by Purpose. “Dayz Go By” released under Ill Adrenaline Records, a track off the upcoming “Life Outside the Frame” album, a 19-track album Paranom is going to release on December 10th. The visuals were directed, filmed, and edited by P. Silva of Solid Connect.
The Legion - For You
Longtime D.I.T.C. affiliates and Bronx legends The Legion dropped their long awaited "The Lost Tapes" album + brand new visuals for the track "For You" today! The album features production from Buckwild, Showbiz (both of D.I.T.C.), Confidence, and The Legion and is available worldwide on CD/12" EP/cassette/digital formats.
Straight from The Bronx, the home of hip-hop, comes the trio, The Legion (Chucky Smash, Molecules and Cee-Low). As signees to Black Sheep's One Love imprint, they debuted in 1993 with the brilliant underground classic, "Jingle Jangle" - an ill piano sample driven track with a highly quotable finishing verse from Dres of Black Sheep. The Legion followed up with the sweet laden Roy Ayers looped up single, "Legion Groove" and their now much sought after debut album, "Theme + Echo = Krill" (1994) featuring affiliated acts like Black Sheep, Chi-Ali and Showbiz & A.G.
After a hiatus for a few years, they resurfaced with the 12-inch, "Street Thing / Caught Up" (1998) on Legion Records/Fat Beats and some appearances on Dres' "Sure Shot Redemption" album. Then the Bronx trio went quiet.
While Molecules handled dope production for Dres, Mos Def, Milano, Amanda Marshall and even appeared on P!nk's "Stupid Girls", Chucky Smash's been hosting radio shows in the BX. The three long-time friends never stopped doing music together but it was already 2011 when the trio finally made a dope comeback on the Beneficence collabo track, “Aim, Fire, Spit.”
"The Lost Tapes" ain't only a simple compilation of rare and unreleased tracks, it's rather a musical documentation of a group that has been staying in its lane creating raw, uncut, and uncompromising Bronx flavor for more than two decades now. So this 20-track strong album includes the rare 12" single only "Freestyle Demolition" from 1994, rare old and unavailable on CD tracks, unreleased joints and instrumentals plus 3 brand new bangers ("For You", "Stereo", "Stereo [Remix]"), produced by The Legion, Buckwild, and Confidence (of Rashad & Confidence).
Take a trip down memory lane with these dope Bronx tales and street beats from The Legion and stay tuned for a brand new album plus the Molecules & Showbiz "A Bronx Tale" EP.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Deniro Farrar - Look At The Sky (Feat. Flosstradamus)
Music video by Deniro Farrar performing Look At The Sky. Released in 2012.
The Roots - Understand
Official video for The Roots "Understand" off '...and then you shoot your cousin' in stores May 19th.
Machine Gun Kelly - Halo
Machine Gun Kelly's official video for "Halo" off of The "EST 4 Life" Mixtape.
Tech N9ne - Party The Pain Away (Feat. Liz Suwandi)
Tech N9ne - "Party The Pain Away" Official Hip Hop Music Video.
Locksmith - Broken (Feat. Jarell Perry)
This video is my personal thank you to everyone who has shown love and supported my dreams. I could not have completed this project (The Green Box) without your encouragement. For that, I am forever grateful.Locksmith
Cam'ron & A-Trak— Dipsh*ts
A-Trak and Cam'ron are back! Summer anthem "Dipsh*ts" features uncut Cam'ron slick talk over triumphant instrumental blasts from A-Trak, Oliver and Just Blaze, a Dipset-repping Juelz Santana on the hook, and "Champagne Dame" (aka Federal Reserve executive producer Damon Dash) providing a legendary, song closing rant, complete with "Foooooooool's Gold" shout!
This Federal Reserve cut gets the epic video it deserves thanks to director Ricky Saiz, who follows up his work for Beyonce and Supreme with another iconic clip, capturing the rugged glory and inimitable fashion sense of Harlem and the Diplomats with true uptown-meets-downtown flair. From kids in airbrushed A-Trak tees to Cam's floor-length mink, it's the most style you'll see in a video all year.
Watch the video premier on Complex now and stay tuned for more from the Federal Reserve EP (out soon on Fool's Gold / Poppington / Dipset). Check A-Trak on the Gold Gone Wild US tour alongside Salva starting this month, including a NYC stop at Terminal 5 with a very special guest set from Cam'ron on Saturday, May 31st.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Ransom - Royalty
Here's a brand new music video from New Jersey spitter Ranson entitled "Royalty." The track was produced by Shorty Fyuz. Video directed by Ishell Vaughn.
Big K.R.I.T - Mt Olympus
Big K.R.I.T. drops an epic visual for his first single "Mt. Olympus," from his upcoming sophomore album "Cadillactica." The video is directed by KRSP Visuals, who also directed "The Vent," "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and "REM."
"Cadillactica" Coming Soon!
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y - Toast
Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y's music video for Toast, off of their "Live in Concert EP".
Cool Nutz - Loveless (Feat. Arjay)
Cool Nutz releases the visuals for the lead track from his most recent album "Bars". "Loveless" is a testament of the lagacy and history of one of the regions standout hip-hop artists. Listen to the message and get a little more insight into the struggles and challenges of being one of the champion voices and activists for NW hip-hop.
"Loveless" is taken from the latest album from Cool Nutz "Bars"... "Loveless" features additional vocals from Arjay and is produced by Terminill for TBT and is one of the many standout tracks on "Bars".
Locksmith - Stand It (Feat. Anesha)(Prod. 9th Wonder)
Queens, New York provides the back drop for Lock's 9th Wonder produced track featuring Anesha.
Raz Simone - Sometimes I Don't (Feat. Sam Lachow)
Raz Simone is nice! Check him out if you haven't yet.
Silkk The Shocker - Don't Give Up
Official music video by Silkk The Shocker performing "Don't Give Up".
Tech N9ne - Strangeulation Cypher (Feat. Godemis, Stevie Stone, Murs, Wrekonize, Bernz, Kutt Calhoun, Ubiquitous, Prozak, & Krizz Kaliko)
9 mins of rapping by the Strange Music camp.
Miggs - Knowhateyemean?
Official music video for the first single off of Miggs' first album "Son of a Gun".
L'Orange - Man of the Night (Feat. Erica Lane)
A little while removed from the release of The Orchid Days, we get our second glimpse into the dying world L'Orange created. An chronological introduction to the album, the Man of the Night walks through shuffing piano and dark jazz undertones. The new single embraces the concepts of love and death in the new album.
Jakk Frost - Bars in the Booth (Session 3) (Prod. DJ Premier)
DJ Premier’s “Bars in the Booth” is for SERIOUS SPITTERS ONLY! Session 1 & 2 featuring Papoose & Dres (of Black Sheep) verified as much! For the uninitiated, “Bars in the Booth” is a new series Preemo has started which revolves around titan emcees of all genres coming thru and being put to the test over a DJ Premier track!
Simply, “Bars in the Booth” isn’t about age, popularity, or how many Twitter followers you have; its about an Emcee and a DJ moving the crowd—and that is the definition of Hip-Hop.
For Session 3, Premier linked up with up with the Beardgang General himself--- Jakk Frost!
Monday, May 5, 2014
The Roots - When The People Cheer
Official lyric video for The Roots "When The People Cheer" off '...and then you shoot your cousin' in stores May 19th on Def Jam. I'm looking forward to hear the new album. They are by far my favourite Hip Hop rap group!
Danny Brown - 25 Buck (Feat. Purity Ring)
This is my favourite song from Danny Browns album "Old". Good to see him making a music video from this song.
Tech N9ne - Over It (Feat. Ryan Bradley)
Tech N9ne "Over It" featuring Ryan Bradley. From the album "Collabos - Strangeulation".
Isaiah Rashad - Heavenly Father
Isaiah Rashad releases his official music video for "Heavenly Father".
L'Orange & Stik Figa - Smoke Rings
With L'Orange & Stik Figa's new album The City Under The City less than two weeks away, today we are pleased to bring you the first visuals for the project. Set in the steel remains of a burnt out building, Stik Figa weaves his way in and out between worlds of smokey grey and rich color. The setting itself a metaphor, the rich foliage growing from the concrete walls, blends into the background while evoking a sense of life growing from under the city.
Freddie Gibbs - Crushing Feelings Freestyle
Freddie Gibbs drops a freestyle on DJ Statik Selektahs beat "Stick 2 The Script".
Raz Simone - Hometown
To hear more of my story check out my debut solo EP "Solomon Samuel Simone" available for free download at razsimone.com
Romaro Franceswa - The Big Payback (Prod. BeanOne)
With over 70 studio albums to his name, James Brown truly earned his moniker as "The Hardest Working Man In Show Business." Truth be told, we all owe something to the man who provided a wealth of samples for future DJ's and producers to jump on and ultimately helped birth a genre. It's been 41 years since he dropped the now classic funk joint, "The Payback" and we're still getting down with his work, this time through the sounds of Seattle native Romaro Franceswa. As a member of The Emerald City's Yuk The World crew, he's been able to hone his craft of the independent circuit, but now he's poised to make big moves with his take on the classic. Entitled "The Big Payback," the video plays out like an overblown rap battle with Romaro taking shots at all of his competitors, both small time rookies and household names alike. Full of shots depicting nuns getting busy and Romaro lyrically assaulting his foes, it's an insight of the emcee's ability to make jokes and spit them just as quick. "The Big Payback" is featured on Romaro's recently released Black King LP. Keep an eye out for Romaro as the Federal Way native makes his way into the limelight.
Bruse Wane - Who Shot Ya "Freestyle"
Wane Enterprises CEO and New York artist Bruse Wane presents the music video for his freestyle over the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Who Shot Ya". This freestyle comes hot on the heels of the release of "Return Of The Spitters (RMX)" featuring Keith Murray and Fam-Illy (listen), featured on his newest full-length The Dark Knight Album.. The Day The Earth Stood Still. A native of the Bronxdale Houses Projects in the Soundview section of the Bronx, Bruse founded Wane Enterprises in 2001, hosting events featuring Styles P, Papoose, N.O.R.E, Buckshot and Remy Ma. "I'm currently in the process of compiling classic beats for my impending Earl Manigualt Of Rap mixtape," says Bruse. "The 'Who Shot Ya' beat was always one of my favs and a banger, so I hopped on it to give my fans something to zone out to." He says Earl Manigault will feature "a lot of never-heard-before songs from my early years with the stories behind them, along with narrations done by myself, and some current freestyles."
Trubz - KRAP
Louisville, Kentucky rapper Trubz presents the Payne Lindsey-directed music video for "KRAP", the new single from EP The Beginning Phazes, out now. "KRAP" is produced by Atlanta beatsmith E Smitty. Trubz' singles "Summertime" and "Cash" touched regional top 40 charts nationwide, and his most recent mixtape Sleepin On Trubz was hosted by Kentucky's DJ Slikk. Trubz has shared the stage with Gorilla Zoe, Shawty Lo, Yung Joc, and has accumulated over 250,000 Youtube views. His biggest hit was the “Murray State Anthem” in which he and his former partner collaborated to make the university’s basketball anthem which received over 146,000 views. "'When I first moved to Nashville I used to rap on the street corners of downtown Broadway and 2nd Ave. I did this for about four months. I was on the street corner every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. One night I ran into a country man telling me I didn't have what it takes to make it in the music industry and he told me I was playing the wrong genre of music for Nashville. I told him if he would listen to just one song, I could guarantee he would change his mind. Needless to say, one song later, he was putting a $20 bill in the Trubz donation bucket. It was a great learning experience, and this song explains the conversation I had that night." The Beginning Phazes is out now on iTunes.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Locksmith - Who I am (Feat. Rebecca Nobel)
The stand out track from Locksmith's "A Thousand Cuts" receives a visual. Another album worth picking up!
Raz Simone - Don't Shine
This song is from his mixtape/ablum "Cognitive Dissonance: Part 1", which is you can donwload for free www.razsimone.com Make sure to pick it it, because I tell you it is worth it!
Gee Watts - Premature Hate
Westcoast rapper Gee Watts releases his visuals for his song "Premature Hate". Download this track and the entire "Watts Up" Mixtape for free on Datpiff.
Roc Marciano - Slingers (Feat. Knowledge The Pirate)
I always enjoy the beats Roc Marciano picks out. Vice President & M.B.D.R. artist Roc Marciano releases the "Slingers" music video from the mixtape "The Pimpire Strikes Back". The song produced by Roc and also features long time collaborator Knowledge The Pirate.
The Legion - Stereo (Prod. Buckwild)
First single by the legendary Bronx trio and D.I.T.C. affiliates The Legion, taken off their long awaited The Lost Tapes LP, available worldwide May 20 (CD/EP/cassette/digital) on Ill Adrenaline Records/Legion Records. "Stereo" produced by none other than Buckwild of D.I.T.C. (Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Nas, Jadakiss, Big Pun, AZ, Black Rob, etc.).
Onyx - #WakeDaFucUp (Feat. Dope D.O.D)(Prod. Snowgoons)
Onyx - #WakeDaFucUp album entirely produced by Snowgoons!
Innocent? - Silent Murder (Feat. Sean Price & Ruste Juxx)
There's no doubt about it that Brooklyn births some of the most stone cold characters in our nation's history. From Bugsy Siegel to Biggie, Brooklynites never back down from any challenge, even it it involves making enemies in the process. But through the lyrically poised Innocent?, scrappy spitter Ruste Juxx, and raw rhymes of Sean Price, "Silent Murder" gives you an insight of the inner workings of Crooklyn. Devoid of hooks and over produced beats, it's a potent, choir sampling joint that's full of bars detailing the trio's hustle and love for their borough. "Silent Murder" is taken from T.H.E.M. Recordings forthcoming 'Killin' the Game' compilation.. stay tuned!
Abstract Artform - The Hitchhiker (Feat. Dan Frechette & D-Sisive)
Rapper Abstract Artform has posted a new lyric video for 'The Hitchhiker' feat. Dan Frechette and D-Sisive. The track is from his recently released remix album 'CROWS:', which is a collaboration with beatmaker Oscar “Mumbles” Folundin and DJ Björn Friberg (Co-Pilot) remixing tracks from last year's release 'As The Crow Flies'.
Mic Handz - Don't Get Stomped (Feat. Fame of M.O.P)
With the city on his back and the crowd chanting his name, a hero must rise to the occasion. But when it's time to put your guns up, Brooklyn spitter Mic Handz understands that sometimes fists are the best means of communication. A rowdy club anthem that plays out like the real life version of Def Jam: Fight for NY, "Don't Get Stomped" is the no holds barred smack down that we desperately need, especially in a time of new age R&B and soft rappers. As Handz plays the undisputed champion and Fame drops rhymes that pick up from where the legendary Rakim left off, we're treated to shots of some of BK's finest doing their thing in an undisclosed, underground location. You may wanna hit the rewind on this one a couple times and see if you can find all the cameos. "Don't Get Stomped" will be released on the upcoming 'Killin' The Game' compilation from T.H.E.M Records. Somebody tell Apollo Creed to ring the bell and get this party started.
Tragedy Tha Beast - Nautilus Chop Freestyle
Tragedy Tha Beast drops a dope freestyle over 9th Wonder's "Nautilus Chop".
Jonezen- Bombs Away (Feat. D' Meetri)
Detroit-bred, Los Angeles-based rapper/songwriter/guitarist/producer Chris Jones a.k.a. Jonezen presents the Ryan Pinkall-directed music video for "Bombs Away", his new IAMVINAY-produced single. "Bombs Away" is the newest single from his upcoming LP Beautiful Disaster, set to feature appearances from Dubbs, Michele Wylen, Ashleigh Munn, Micki Consiglio, Jordan Michael and Lauren Ashley as well as production from Soundroll-Music, 2DEEP, Runaway Muzic, Adamack, Sinima Beats, Atomic Beats, Kajmir Beats, Will Shine, Diamond Style Productions and Platinum Sellers Beatz. The winner of last year's Los Angeles Music Awards for Best Hip-Hop Artist, Jonezen has just been nominated for Hip Hop Artist and Solo Performer of the Year for this year's awards. Told by doctors after an arrest that he may not live another year due to excessive drinking, Jonezen refused to go to rehab unless he could bring his recording studio. He found a treatment center in Los Angeles that would let him do just that and upon entering he began working on Live From Rehab. After leaving treatment Jonezen landed a distribution deal with Famous Records/ Fontana/ Universal. Jonezen just performed live on Janice Dickinson's talk show Janice TV, and also shot a role performing one of his songs in the upcoming movie Buddy Hutchins starring Jamie Kennedy. Regarding "Bombs Away" Jonezen says "This was one of the last songs I did for the album and I knew after hearing the beat that I wanted this track to drop first. Keeping all that in mind I told D'Meetri to think 'making a statement' and that's what I think we did with the song. Bombs away… we're going in. Get ready for the rest of the album". Regarding Beautiful Disaster, JenniferAnn VersaStyle of Detroit Rock 'N Roll recently said "...with no holding back on lessons learned, Jonezen takes his audience on a lyrical journey about the 'grind and the game'"
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