“Sometimes you have to be grateful for the things you already have.” With Kam Moye’s new video for “Let’s Be Honest,” the North Carolina emcee continues to display his down to earth sensibilities, and now finds himself fleshing out those sentiments with a strong set of visuals. The scenes are filled with Kam rhyming on a park bench and window-shopping with his girl, a refreshing contrast to the decadent hip-hop videos that have grown to be so common. The video is directed by Matt Koza of HOJ Media, who is known for his recent work with Foreign Exchange, Big Pooh, Cymarshall Law, and more. Kam and MYX Music Label have enlisted Koza for a 3-video package deal, which will also include videos for “Splitting Image” and one other video off of the new album. Kam states, “I’ve worked with a few video directors in the past and I’ve had great experiences, but very few had the same quality as Koza’s videos. Instead of experimenting with different directors, I wanted to use one director to help tell my story for the album.” Kam Moye’s new album, Splitting Image, is currently available via MYX Music Label.
Not only does Tommy II Gunz produce tracks, but he is a rapper as well. Tommy II Gunz comes from Texas and is one of our loyal readers and Remix Contest participant. He sent me this link via Twitter today to his new song presumably from his I Am Mixtape dropping 11/16.
Song isn’t bad at all. What y’all think? Hit the comments to leave II Gunz some feedback.
New Orleans emcee Curren$y drops the music video for his track “Life Under the Scope” produced by Ski Beatz. If you haven’t heard already, Curren$y announced he will be making a new album with Mos Def and fellow New Orleans native Jay Electronica.
Kosha Dillz drops the visuals for his single “Cellular Phone” off his new album Beverly Dillz. Hit the jump to check out Kosha’s tour dates with Matisyahu.
Inner Loop Records and One Viisiion link up for another video off J-Scrilla’s Culture of Honor [in stores now!]. This song features some DMV heavy hitters. The video was shot all around the DC area including a legal wall at the Rhode Island Metro (Artwork by DC’s own DOT COM Crew).
Celebrating their recent release, the members of DMV’s luminary hip-hop trio Diamond District take fans back to their birth, re-introducing the track “Gully” off of emcee/producer Oddisee’s album Foot in the Door. This percussive, up-tempo track marks the first time that Oddissee, YU, and X.O. ever came together to create the signature sound that now defines this dynamic threesome. Oddissee’s grooving drum track and dragging, behind-the-beat melody underlie the three emcees as they take turns spitting their respective verses, creating the effortless chemistry that now is Diamond District. This track, released in 2006, was the beginning; the cornerstone to this group’s development. YU’s lyric says it all. “In a cocoon like a butterfly, before the wings, never thinking like a peasant, I was born a king.”
In addition to “Gully,”Diamond District recently recorded a video with all three showing their lyrical dexterity a cappella style, like true emcees do. XO and YU set off the cipher with strong deliveries and tongue twisting punch lines while Oddisee ends the session off with a scorcher, “I doubt they’ll ever cross over to the rap game so they rootin’ for me yellin’ cuz get a plaque mang, done and I don’t even want the rap fame, it’s a by-product when you always give a track flames, One.”
Codie G sent over the new video from G-Side’s ST 2 Lettaz called “This is Life.” The track is off the upcoming project Huntsville International presented by Baller’s Eve. Make sure you check out our Artist Spotlight on G-Side if you haven’t already done so.
Gallery Drive, the new San Diego based supergroup consisting of Afaar, NomiS, Insufficient Funds, and Ruslan (of theBREAX), drops the music video for their first single “Psycho.” The upcoming album will feature production by S1, King Karnov, J-Keys & more. Download the track after the jump.
Redman drops the video for his lead single “Coc Back” featuring Gilla House member Ready Roc. Funk Doc’s new album Reggie Noble “O” 9 1/2 drops December 8th on Def Jam.
As I arrive home from the LSU game, it’s only fitting I post some dope Louisiana hip hop right? New Orleans emcee Impulss drops his video for “Do It” featuring the legendary Organized Konfusion’s Prince Po off his upcoming album Marie Leveaux’s Hustle.
Came across this video of Mos Def reciting Black Thought’s verse from “75 Bars,” which appeared on The Roots album, Rising Down [read review]. This apparently took place during the taping of the BET ciphers.
