Prince Metropolis Known feat. Kool Keith & Mars – Business [Stream x Download]
Produced by Kool Keith. Prince Metropolis Known’s “War Against Music” mixtape drops next Tuesday (Feb. 4th).
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Nickelus F – Match One Freestyle [Stream x Download]
New Nick F. Light one up and listen below.
Read moreGLC feat. MG & Cheri Soul – Anita [Video]
My mella MG supplied the foundation for this playeristic music produced by KJS Beats. Its featured on my Ism CHurchill project with Mr Live. – GLC
Read moreNitty Scott, MC – Trophies Freestyle [Stream]
Brooklyn native Nitty Scott, MC drops a freestyle over Drake’s “Trophies” instrumental.
Read morePapoose – Hoodie Season 2 [Mixtape]
NY Street Legend Papoose drops the second installment in his “Hoodie Season” mixtape series. As always, backed by DJ Kay Slay & The Streetsweepers. Download: Papoose – Hoodie Season 2 Tracklist 01.DJ Kay Slay Intro 02.The Devil Is a Lie (Freestyle) 03.Cough Up a Lung 04.The Hope (Freestyle) 05.Rolling Stone 06.Jive Ass Turkey (Trinidad James Dis) 07.Overpass (Prod by Gun Productions) 08.Obituary 2013 (Prod by Gun Productions) 09.V.S.O.P. (Remix) 10.Fire 11.Da Haa (Prod by Gun Productions) 12.NY State of Mind (Freestyle) 13.Hip Hop 14.We Live In Brooklyn 15.Cross My Heart (Prod by DJ Tip) 16.Last Days of Hip Hop 17.Eye For An Eye (Freestyle) 18.DJ Kay Slay Outrolisten download 19.Bonus: Where I Come From
Read moreAlchemist Details Plans To Work With Kendrick Lamar [Video]
Stepbrothers Alchemist and Evidence share their thoughts on how Kendrick Lamar and the TDE crew are bringing West Coast hip-hop back on top. Alchemist feels that there are “so many layers” in L.A. due to there being so many different crews, but believes that overall, “the West is crushing sh*t right now.” Alchemist also explains a photo that was taken of him and Kendrick in the studio, revealing that the photo was from a while back. He also speaks about chopping it up with the “Swimming Pools” rapper while they were on tour with Eminem and recalls that they spoke about working together in the future.
Read moreInside The VIBE Impact Awards With Nas [Video]
Nas was honored at last night’s VIBE Impact Awards, with several of his friends and colleagues roasting him with speeches. The ‘Illmatic’ rapper’s contribution to hip-hop is immeasurable. “We didn’t want the VIBE Impact Awards to be a lifetime achievement award. We want to honor someone who has made a lasting contribution to hip-hop and will continue to do so in the future,” said editor-in-chief Jermaine Hall, before introducing Nas’ former A&R exec Kate Newman. During the night, Swizz Beatz would take the stand and admit he named his son — Prince Nasir Dean — after him. J. Cole would deliver a comical flashback to his childhood when he discovered Nas for the first time while being a die-hard Tupac fan. Former VIBE editor Erik Parker also took the podium to discuss Nas’ influence and how rather than passing a torch to young rappers, he ignites it. No ID would comment on how Nas brings out the best in him, while Nas’ former manager Steve Stoute also took to the stand to say some words. More footage after the jump.
Read more360 – All That Matters (Remix) [Stream]
BK’s 360 remixes Justin Bieber’s song “All That Matters”.
Read moreStik Figa & Rapper Big Pooh – Juk [Stream x Download]
Produced by Duke Westlake. Taken from Mello Music Group’s “Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics” compilation out now! Rapper Big Pooh has signed a two project deal with Mello Music Group for 2014. The first project is with legendary producer Nottz and will be released this summer on MMG. The second project is an extended EP produced by Mello beat-makers exclusively. To celebrate we’re giving away a new track from Rapper Big Pooh off the just released Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics. Mandala Vol. 2, Today's Mathematics by Mello Music Group
Read moreLoaded Lux – You’ll Never Win [Stream]
Here’s the first single off Lux’ upcoming project “Beloved 2”.
Read moreMobb Deep – Taking You Off Here [Stream]
“Taking You Off Here” serves as the first single off Prodigy and Havoc’s upcoming album, “The Infamous Mobb Deep”, which is due out in March.
Read moreYasiin Gaye (Yasiin Bey x Marvin Gaye) – Inner City Travellin’ Man’ [Stream x Download]
Amerigo Gazaway’s new *Soul Mates* series continues the theme of his previous work in creating collaborations that never were. On the series’ first installment, the producer unites Brooklyn rapper Yasiin Bey (Formerly Mos Def) and soul legend Marvin Gaye for a dream collaboration aptly titled “Yasiin Gaye”. Building the album’s foundation from deconstructed samples of Gaye’s Motown classics, Gazaway re-orchestrates the instrumentation into new productions within a similar framework. Carefully weaving Bey’s dense raps and Gaye’ soulful vocals over his new arrangements, the producer delivers a quality far closer to Gaye’s famous duets than that of a “mashup” album. Yasiin Gaye – Inner City Travellin' Man' by Amerigo Gazaway Watch the teaser video below and look out for the full album on February 25th!
Read moreArchie Bang feat. Troy Ave – Hey Luv (Remix) [Stream]
While other emcees are satisfied with the title of “rapper,” Archie Bang has higher dreams and and ambitions that cannot be satisfied by a six letter catch all term. Over some well orchestrated piano production supplied by 12 Keyz, the Brooklyn rhymesayer reveals his affinity for the ladies on “Hey Luv” (Remix). With fellow Brooklynite Troy Ave on board, the track is a refreshing change of pace from the endless swag rap clogging the streets. Whereas the original appeared on Troy’s ‘BSB Vol 2.’, this version will be exclusively featured on Bang’s upcoming Never Say Die Vol.1 (80’s Babies) which is set to drop this Tuesday, February 4th, which gives you plenty of time to share this with your own Luv before Valentine’s Day.
Read moreA$ton Matthews feat. Action Bronson & Flatbush Zombies – TLC [Stream]
Off of “A$ton 3:16” which will be arriving very soon.
Read moreMiguel: “Kendrick Lamar Had The Album Of The Year” [Video]
Miguel stopped by Power 106 in L.A. for a quick chat. And he isn’t the only one who thinks Kendrick got robbed! After the jump Miguel talks about working with Beyonce.
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