The Incomparable Shakespeare – Murderer [Audio x Download]

Beenie Man’s “Murderer” + Buju Banton’s “Murderer” + Cocoa Tea’s “Tune In” x The Incomparable Shakespeare = THIS!!! Just my thoughts on a tragic situation. If you feel remotely moved, I urge you to share this and pass it along. “You’ll fall for anything, if you don’t stand for something”. Previously: The Incomparable Shakespeare – Tried By 12 Brooklyn Kidz [Video]

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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib feat. Karriem Riggins – City [Audio]

Gary, Indiana, rapper Freddie Gibbs and Southern California MC Madlib might seem like a weird pairing, but the rugged MC and offbeat producer and rapper have collaborated for years, releasing two EPs together and combining Gibbs’ raw street sense and gifted technical abilities with Madlib’s quirky, adventurous production. They’re currently putting the finishing touches on their collaborative album Piñata, expected later this year, and in the meantime, they’re putting out their track “City” featuring Karriem Riggins as part of Adult Swim’s Summer Singles series. via Rolling Stone

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B.o.B. On His Early Days And “Underground Luxury” [Video]

Though his brother has had a huge influence on his music since day one, Atlanta hip hop artist and producer B.o.B is the kind of guy to “pick something up and take it on his own.” Bobby Ray reflects on his origins and on how far he’s come as he joins Shaheem Reid for another episode of The Round Up. Previously: B.o.B. – Put On Freestyle [Audio x Download]

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Tech N9ne Talks EMJ, Kendrick Lamar, Fragile, Nas, Critic, Legacy & More [Video]

Exclusive in-depth interview with Tech N9ne. In part 1 Tech talks to Nick Huff Barili about his new song featuring Kendrick Lamar, Mayday and Kendall Morgan called “Fragile” off his upcoming ‘Something Else’ album. Tech explains how a critic’s review of his Paid Dues performance inspired him to write the song. Tech not only addresses the criticism but also performs his verse acapella so listeners can hear every word he is saying. While telling us how TDE and Strange Music are like family, Tech opens up about a tragic event that lead to the death of EMJ (R.I.P Michael Jones) while on tour in Nevada. Part 1 contains much more insight into Tech N9ne including why he paints he face as well as how Slick Rick inspired him to rap fast. We are just getting started; we talked to Tech N9ne for an hour. Part two will be up next week. Previously: Tech N9ne feat. Kendrick Lamar, ¡MAYDAY! & Kendall Morgan – Fragile [Audio]

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