Here’s a hilarious promo from the homie Dillon Maurer to let you know about his new Dillon Ain’t Playin EP, which will be released in March. Dillon is in the midst of a IndieGoGo campaign (think Kickstarter) for the project which will feature production by Diamond D, Supa Dave West, Batsauce, Willie Evans Jr. & [...]
Back when Three 6 Mafia wasn’t just DJ Paul & Juicy J (and making bullshit), Koopsta Knicca was one of the standout lyricists of the group alongside Lord Infamous & Gangsta Boo. The Memphis emcee is set to release a sequel to his solo debut Da Devil’s Playground on Halloween and here’s a preview of what to expect with the “Slippin” music [...]
MTVU premiered the new music video from Nappy Roots for their single “Hey Love” featuring Samuel Christian. The track appears on the group’s new album with the legendary production trio Organized Noize, Nappy Dog Org, which is available now.
Remember Yung Wun? The ATLien is the latest member of the old Ruff Ryders camp to resurface via some video blogs on his Youtube channel announcing he’d be releasing a new mixtape very soon. I’ve heard some crazy stories about Yung Wun’s life after he essentially disappeared from the scene, so it’s good to see that those were probably [...]
Mata & Jhi-Ali of the PRGz drops this laid back new cut “Chevy” featuring Jackie Chain, the second single off Alabama natives’ upcoming album. The Paper Route Gangstaz are currently scheduled to released their new project Born 2 Ball on Halloween.
After dropping his album Blood Of A Slave for free a few months ago, Devine Carama is preparing to release 100 physical, limited editions of the LP. Three bonus tracks will be included on these physical copies of Devine’s project and here’s one of those bonus cuts, “Killing Fields” featuring fellow Kentucky emcee Sheisty Khrist.
Killa Kyleon’s Candy Paint & Texas Plates 2 gets the screwed & chopped treatment courtesy of Houston vet & Swishahouse co-founder OG Ron C. If you haven’t heard the original, make sure you grab Kyleon’s mixtape hosted by Rapid Ric right now.
Sonny Bonoho pays tribute to the older women on the prowl with his latest single “Coogars.” Make sure you download the Seattle emcee’s KN.com sponsored Jermaine EP, which dropped back in August.
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League affiliate Laws joins Kevin Kartier for his new single “Body The Track” off his upcoming project The Mile High Club. Look out for Kevin’s mixtape to be released in a few weeks.
San Diego Native Young Lyxx gives us the video to “The Real,” the latest single from his Almost There EP. The video shows us Lyxx‘s grind, performing on stages at A3C, photoshoots and more. Lyxx is currently working on his LP Happy To Be Here, so be on the lookout for that.
Hardaway Smith – Pillows and Linen from Seven Eight Photo on Vimeo. Here’s the official video for the second single from Hardaway Smith‘s debut album, Smith Renaissance: Absolut. The music video was directed by Eddy Orellana of SevenEightLA, while the joint was produced by Corey G. Get the album here.
OSYM returns with a new self-produced joint called “Beat Is So” featuring some help from Jasyc. You can download the Cali native’s latest mixtape Procrastination, which was released this summer, here.
Students from Project Generation D’s Greene County program recently visited Zac Recording Studio in Atlanta, Georgia. During the session, producer Simon Illa explained to the students his production process and how he remixed Sentron’s song, “Trying”. The students also had a chance to record their song in the studio as well as get some insight [...]
We’ve been following Has-Lo’s music career years before he signed on to Mello Music Group. If you’re just now getting hip to the Philly emcee/producer, check out some of his rare and early work on this 2-disc project compiled by the good people over at Real HipHopHead. Has-Lo’s MMG debut, In Case I Don’t Make [...]
Fifteen years ago yesterday (October 15, 1996) Jeru the Damaja released his sophomore album, Wrath of the Math. The disc was produced entirely by DJ Premier, which featured his signature scratched hooks, dusty drums, precise chops, and Jazz/Soul samples. Jeru owned those tracks trying to rescue Hip-Hop from Puff, Bad Boy, and the rest of [...]
Welcome to the Van Hunt experience Prepare to feel again, to think again, and believe in love again. Join me as I converse with the introspective mind of the man behind the music; who we ecstatically welcome back after his brief hiatus. As Van Hunt speaks to us about his jubilant return, he has one [...]
Check out this flip of Wes Restless and Ill Legit’s track, “Too Familiar” remixed by Plug Research production duo Tensei, who brought us the remix to Bilal’s “Robots.” Had this track for a minute in my inbox—-oh, the troubles of having a crowded inbox filled with great music! Better late than never! Enjoy!
As a follow-up to El Da Sensei’s acclaimed GT2: Nu World LP, the New Jeru emcee gets set for the November 15th release of The Nu World Remix EP. The project boasts features and production credits from Tame One, Rah Digga, Nutso, Soul Khan, !llmind, M-Phazes, Cimer Amor and more.
“A pacifist in pumps / Not afraid to throw a punch / Or eat your hurt feelings for lunch,” begins on the female powered anthem, “Too Much Woman” from Candice Anitra. Award-winning director, Vinz Feller, and award-winning animator, Biljana Labovic, created the video featuring live actors backed by illustrated Technicolor settings, Candice faces derogatory and [...]
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