Sunday, July 21, 2013
Quelle Chris - Addiction Cycles (Feat. Cavalier)
Put together by Quelle Chris with Cavalier and Fresh Daily; produced by Quelle Chris, Messiah Musik, and Sifu; featuring Tanya Morgan, Denmark Vessey, DJ GroWeyez, Chay, and Bwameeks; "Niggas Is Men" is a dusty, sharp cornered 13 track affair. A prelude to Quelle Chris's upcoming Mello Music Group debut proper, NIM is a head-nodding, intoxicating journey through reincarnation, long tokes, the poisoned food supply, addiction cycles, and even hot & crusty hoes.
The Jacka & Dubble-OO - Time Standing Still (Feat. J.Stalin)
Futuristic Mob is collaboration album between Bay Area standout The Jacka & Dubble-OO who team up to give the West Coast a breath of fresh air with there Mob influenced audio landscape. The LP is a guaranteed crowd pleaser with standout tracks "Time Standin Still" f/ J.Stalin, "VIP" f/ E-40 (produced by Droop-E) & many more.
P-Money - Celebration Flow (Feat. Aaradhna & Talib Kweli)
New Zealand producer, P-Money, brings together Talib Kweli & Aaradhna for his music video, “Celebration Flow," off his album, 'Gratitude'.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
D-Sisive - When We Die We Die Together
D-Sisive is a Canadian rapper. This one of my favourite songs he released.
B.o.B - Don't Let Me Fall
B.o.B reflects on his rise to the top in the Ethan Lader-directed video for "Don't Let Me Fall," the fourth single from his debut album The Adventures of Bobby Ray, which combines old footage with newly shot scenes. Bobby Simmons strums his guitar in the gravity-defying clip, shot on the sidewalks of downtown Denver and at Colorado's open-air Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Kendrick Lamar - Look Out For Detox
This song is released in 2010, 3 years after this Dr. Dre's "Detox" has still not been released.
Rav.P - City of Angels (Feat. Skyzoo)
Some visuals for the joint that set the whole #weeklyStamps campaign off.
E Major - Feature Presentation (Feat. Cynthia Hawkes)
Baltimore-bred, Los Angeles-based emcee E Major presents the self-directed music video to “Feature Presentation”, the Rexamillion-produced second leak from his upcoming album Baltimore Bruin. Coming on the heels of his video for "Zodiac Freestyle" (watch here) the "Feature Presentation" video focuses on his adopted home of Los Angeles where he moved to a couple of years ago, a gamble for an artist with the kind of support he commands in B-More. His 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. "The song is about coming up and being successful within music and specifically Hip Hop but extends to be represent anyone trying to make it in their respective fields and the hurdles they might face," says E. "The video is representing the dichotomy of the world we live in. There are people struggling as well as people that are sitting on top. It's a statement that no matter where we are on the ladder, we're still trying to climb higher." Baltimore Bruin is set for an August release.
Chaotik Stylz - Show Improvement (Prod. Oh No)
Chaotik Stylz spent the majority of his formative years shuttling back and forth between Buffalo, NY and Los Angeles, CA and did so by navigating between two different worlds; the suburbs of Buffalo and the inner-city of LA. “My upbringing was odd to say the least. I was primarily raised by my mother, who was an actress who later became a school teacher and when she passed away after a long-battle with Lupus it unleashed a monster inside of me. My father, left for Los Angeles when I was a kid, needless to say it created issues” states Chaotik.
Chaotik started emceeing at the age of 16 with his crew in Buffalo and after his Mother passed away it lit a fire in him which propelled him to take his gift more seriously. After linking up with M.E.D., Chaotik was introduced to Oh No and thru the wizardy of technology received a beat-tape from Oh No that would inspire him to start crafting the material that would eventually become The Subliminal Substance LP. The initial recording stages of the project soon thereafter lead to Chaotik holing up at Oh No’s studio in Oxnard, CA “We worked the entire time I was there, all I did was choose beats and rhyme during that trip. However, as the process played out, most of the original beats I picked during those sessions were scrapped and new ones were selected. The time I spent out there changed me as an artist and started me on the path I'm currently now on” Chaotik laments.
Since the completion of his LP, Chaotik has stepped into a new arena and begun on a path of sobriety, but The Subliminal Substance is full of drug and alcoholic rage; pain of loss, mental issues and a "Chaotik" lifestyle. Chaotik offers “The Subliminal Substance centers on the idea that Hip-Hop music has become a highly addictive, yet dangerous drug which is ruining the spirit of its listeners; it has become a shadow of its former self and this is my ode to its glory days and hope that the art-form will return to its greatness.”
The Subliminal Substance will be released on 7-16-2013.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Suicide Kings - Shotcallaz (Feat. Demigodz (Apathy & Celph Titled)
Suicide Kings consists of emcee Joey Knuckles and DJ/Producer King Cole and since there conception in 2011, the group has been steadily moving forward; opening for such acts as Mobb Deep, Demigodz (Apathy & Celph Titled), Tech N9ne, Obie Trice & Heavy Metal Kings (Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz) among others.
In the winter of 2012, Suicide Kings released their first independent album "Reign Supreme" which was quickly followed by a supporting slot on the Demigodz tour. Since then, the Kings have been hard at work spending the remainder of 2012 in the studio preparing their sophomore release, “Crown Of Thorns,” which will be released in August 2013.
Today, Suicide Kings present the video for there new single, “Shotcallaz” f/ Demigodz (Apathy & Celph Titled) which will appear on "Crown of Thorns," which also features appearances from Saigon & M.O.P.
Cool Hand Lukey - I'm Gone (Feat. Fame of M.O.P & Lucky Tatt)
Nomeasure Music artist Cool Hand Lukey releases a new video for his new track “I’m Gone, featuring Lil Fame of M.O.P. and fellow Nomeasure artist Lucky Tatt. “I’m Gone” will be included on Lukey’s forthcoming mixtape My Way.
Jared Evan - Black & White (Feat. Joey Badass)
Music video by Jared Evan featuring Joey Badass performing Black & White. Off of 'Boom Bap & Blues' (produced by Statik Selektah).
Madchild - Grenade Launcher (Feat. Slaine & Prevail)
Madchilds "Grenade Launcher" featuring Slaine from La Coka Nostra & Prevail. Directed by Big Shot Music Inc. The new Swollen Members album 'Beautiful Death Machine' has been released on March 19, 2013.
Lecrae - Fakin (Feat. Thi'sl)
I do not really like this song but I do understand and agree on the point that hes trying to make.
Cash Money Click - Get Tha Fortune
Some old skool 1994 hip hop. Did you know Ja Rule is a member of this group? He can be seen in this music video.
Ampichino - Getting over you
Ampichino got talent, a style of his own and is able to make good songs. Sadly he isn't getting the recognition he deserves.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Ugly Heroes (Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent & Red Pill) - Desperate
Somewhere between poverty and fame - is the rest of us: Ugly Heroes. We're regular people doing what we've got to do to get by. That might mean working dead-end jobs; it might mean drinking a little too much; it might mean thoughts of petty crime. For many without a rope to hold onto to, without a way out to make that move, we wonder what we're supposed to do. It's enough to make you desperate.
Chicago MC Verbal Kent and Detroit spitter Red Pill lay verses over Apollo Brown's moody introspective soundscape for the new visuals from director Brandon Damon which premiered earlier this morning on Chicago site "Fake Shore Drive".
Take a second to listen.
Chris Rivers - Ready To Die (Feat. Styles P, Whispers and Mr. Ivory Snow)
Chris Rivers son of hip hop legend Big Pun (R.I.P) raps on "Ready To Die" A song made by another legend that has passed away, Notorious BIG.
Slum Village - Braveheart (Feat. Havoc)
Slum Village’s new LP, Evolution, is now available wherever fine music is sold, to celebrate Evolution’s release today, the group releases a new video for “Braveheart” featuring Havoc of Mobb Deep.
YC The Cynic- Molotovs At Poseidon
Before reading the press release for YC The Cynic’s new album GNK, I thought Kickstarter campaigns were something that only worked when supported by megalithic selfish celebrities in the vein of Zach Braff. However, having raised $5000 in funds, the Bronx MC is set to put out his new LP this summer.
If new track “Molotovs At Posiedon” is anything to go by, it’s the perfect time for it, too, because the whole thing sounds like the sort of throwback dingy NYC rap that wouldn’t be out of place on Telly from KIDS' Walkman.
Adlib - One of the Few
Though Bad Newz is Adlib’s debut-LP, he is a music industry veteran who has built his fan-base from the ground up on the road with Hip-Hop greats; touring the world over many times with the likes of Jedi Mind Tricks, AOTP, La Coka Nostra and Madchild (Swollen Members) to name a few.
Bad Newz conjures up a nostalgic sense of golden era Hip-Hop with a strong dose of aggressiveness that is characteristic of the La Coka Nostra and Battle Axe collective. Adlib’s Bad Newz contains features from Vinnie Paz, Slaine, Madchild, General Steele (Smif N Wessun), Reef The Lost Cauze Shabaam Sahdeeq & more.
Here is the video for Adlib’s official debut-single, “One Of The Few,” the track was produced by Ali Armz and the video was directed by Josh Ramirez for Jack Nine Films.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Freddie Gibbs - Eastside Moonwalker
New music video from Freddie Gibbs, off his latest released album, ESGN "Evil Seeds Grow Naturally".
Blackalicious - Alphabet aerobics
Motion Typography video for the song Alphabet aerobics with Blackalicious. Worked in After Effects 2008.
Dope Means - Voices (Prod. Vherbal)
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania duo of Crumb and JustTraxx better known as Dope Means are unveiling their debut LP Government Funded onto the world today (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 releases there debut LP, Government Funded, they deliver the video for “Voices,” which tells the tale of Crumb’s personal experience while away from home and deployed overseas. With the first verse Crumb blames himself and his poor attitude while deployed for the destruction of a long distance relationship; wrongly accusing and negatively portraying events that were in fact not taking place. The second verse focuses on his best friend who passed away in the midst of a bitter feud. The stories contain apologies, thoughts, and feelings that may never be heard--remaining stuck in a cluttered mind; #Voices.
Tona - We Do (Prod. Rich Kidd)
On 6-18-2013 Tona will be releasing his debut project, Silverspring Crescent, which is produced in its entirety by Rich Kidd.
“Silverspring Crescent is actually the name of a street in the borough (Scarborough) where I am from (Toronto) so I named the LP that to show the world exactly who I am and where I come from” TONA states. “Music is a reflection of life and Rich and I have been working together for years now, so that chemistry and experiences come together on this LP.”
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Freddie Gibbs - Menace II Society (Feat. Dom Kennedy & Polyester)
LRG Clothing presents the official music video for "Menace II Society" Freddie Gibbs w/ Dom Kennedy & Polyester, off of the classic Cold Day In Hell.
C-Bo - 187 (Feat. WC)
The music video from gangsta rap veteran C-Bo featuring WC from his last released album "Orca".
Abstract Artform - Through My Music (Feat. Relic)
Winnipeg's prairie kid rapper Abstract Artform has let loose his latest music video 'Through My Music ft. Relic' along with a recent tour vlog chronicling his adventures for fans. AA his currently on Eastern Canadian tour this summer with Juno winner Relic and Halifax rapper Ambition in promotion of his upcoming release 'As The Crow Flies' out on July 5th on Ol Roy Records.
Megadon - Canon (Feat. Ruste Juxx, Smif N Wessun & Sadat X)
Megadon, Ruste Juxx, Smif N Wessun & Sadat X collab for a new music video.
Stalley - Petrin Hill Peonies
The fifth music video from Stalley's Savage Journey to the American Dream, "Petrin Hill Peonies", is directed by Alec Sutherland and produced by the Block Beattaz.
Cres & !llmind - Infinite (Prod. by !llmind)
Cres & super-producer !llmind present a fresh new cut, “Infinite,” from their upcoming collaborative LP, Hybr!d, which will drop this summer.
Monday, June 10, 2013
R.A. The Rugged Man - The People's Champ
R.A. The Rugged Man presents the first official video off his new album "Legends Never Die." "The People's Champ" is produced by Apathy and features an intro from Rampage.
"Legends Never Die" was released on April 30th, and features appearances from Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Brother Ali, Talib Kweli, Krizz Kaliko, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Vinnie Paz, Eamon, and more.
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).
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