CharlieRED – GreenGREED [Audio x Download]

The title track off Charlie Red‘s first collaborative project, the Religion EP, found the Big Apple hip-hop/blues duo offering a cynical perspective on contemporary faith, intimating that modern-day Christianity may have more to do with mammon than God. On GreenGREED, the lead single off their sophomore digital release, singer Rocki Evans and beatsmith Cobaine Ivory take aim at the Almighty Dollar itself. As he delivers mordant commentary on the rat race, Evans showcases his formidable range as a vocalist, switching between smooth crooning and ragged howls at the drop of a dime. Cobaine’s ramshackle percussion and droning guitar riffs add to the joint’s dark, grimy ambiance. MUSE is scheduled for digital release on Tuesday, August 20. In the meantime, of course, fans can stay tuned to the Booth for the latest song releases.

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The Beat Suite: Erick Arc Elliott [Video]

Erick Arc Elliott, 1/3/ of the Flatbush Zombies, checks into ‘The Beat Suite’ where he tells us about his beginning stages of producing, teaching himself how to play instruments, his influences, how his nickname “The Architect” came about, the inspiration for his awesome creative chamber and more. Previously: Verse Unheard: Erick Arc Elliott (of Flatbush Zombies) [Video]

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Chance The Rapper – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [Video]

Last week, Chicago newcomer stopped by the Toca Tuesdays studio to meet DJ Tony Touch. Of course Tony had to ask him to rhyme. Tune in to Toca Tuesdays each and every Tuesday from 8p till Midnight EST on Shade 45. Be on the lookout for DJ Tony Touch’s new album Piecemaker 3: The Return Of The 50 MCs which hits stores July 9th. Previously: Chance The Rapper Live @ SOB’s [Video]

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The Truth With Elliott Wilson: How Good Is Wale’s “The Gifted” Album? [Video]

In this episode of The Truth, Elliott heads down to Roc Nation Headquarters to talk with Rich Kleiman, Wale’s manager from day one, about “The Gifted” and Wale’s evolution. Mr. Folarin is still putting his heart and soul into everything he does, but is he in his element? Previously: The Truth With Elliott Wilson: Kanye West’s “Yeezus” Vs. J.Cole’s “Born Sinner” [Video]

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Action Bronson – Blackbird (Equalibrum Remix) [Audio x Download]

Closed Sessions has teamed up with Pot Holes Music (the label arm of Potholes In My Blog) to create Potholes In My Sessions, a new EP series featuring new remixes of Closed Sessions Classics done by handpicked PHIMB producers. The first release from the EP is this Equalibrum remix of “Blackbird” featuring Action Bronson. Equalibrum makes this song all his own, by adding fun and boom bap leaning production. The full EP drops soon featuring Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs, GLC, & Blu. Previously: Action Bronson – Heel Toe [Audio x Download]

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Asher Roth – The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

New mixtape from Asher Roth “The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2” Hosted by DJ Drama and Don Cannon, The GreenHouse Effect Vol. 2 is a “celebration of getting back to doing your thing” for Ash. The 23-track project is a collection of freestyles and original tracks which hears the Blonde Bob Saget not only enjoying his craft, but rediscovering his lyrical step. “I’ve decided to stray from the path UMG has laid for me and continue on the scenic route. I prefer to relay my music directly to my fans. Show them what it is I see. Share with them what it is I think. I enjoy letting you hear free-flowing ideas recorded in basements and broom closets. Who cares that they will probably never be heard on the radio? I want to be proactive and not reactive and I would rather nothing get in the way of the relationship I have with my family, friends, fans and my music.” said Roth.

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T.I. Confirms Yo Gotti’s Hustle Gang Signing [Video]

Superstar rapper T.I. recently opened up about his new Hustle Gang collaborative album, which he said he’s more excited about than his own upcoming solo project. While talking about album the Atlanta rapper also confirms Yo Gotti’s official signing to his Hustle Gang label, and speaks about the growth that he’s personally had over the course of his career as Trae tha Truth also weighs in on the subject. Previously: T.I. & Lil Duval Talk Big Tymers Reunion, Birdman Rapping & More [Video]

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