MC Melodee feat. A.G. – Naked City [Video]

“Naked City” is the 1st single of MC Melodee’s new EP called “Coolin”. This song takes you back to the days of Wildstyle and graffiti bombed NYC subway trains. Alongside MC Melodee’s raspy voice “Naked City” also features AG of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew, both flowing over an hardknockin 80s instrumental produced by Brady James. The video is directed and recorded by Cut and Dry Productions in Harlem & the Bronx during Melodee’s US Trip last winter.

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Common – Nobody’s Smiling [Tracklist]

Common’s new LP “Nobody’s Smiling” hits stores July 22nd. Peep the tracklist below. Tracklist 01. The Neighborhood f. Lil Herb & Cocaine 80s 02. No Fear 03. Diamonds f. Big Sean 04. Blak Majik f. Jhené Aiko 05. Speak My Piece 06. Hustle Harder f. Snoh Aalegra & Dreezy 07. Nobody’s Smiling 08. Real f. Elijah Blake 09. Kingdom f. Vince Staples 10. Rewind That Deluxe edition: 11. Out On Bond f. Vince Staples 12. 7 Deadly Sings 13. Young Hearts Run Free f. Cocaine 80′s

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R.I.P. Bobby Womack

Legendary singer-songwriter-guitarist Bobby Womack passed away on Friday, his record label XL Recordings has confirmed. He was 70 years old. Bobby left a huge mark on R&B, especially in the 60s and 70s but battled drug addiction later in his career and was also diagnosed with colon cancer in 2012. Many modern artists including 50 Cent, Ghostface Killah, Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar and Black Star have sampled his soulful tunes in recent times. Rest in peace. via HHNM

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Kyle Rapps – Where We Go [Stream x Download]

It’s been said that where you come from is irrelevant to where you’re going. The turmoil and disadvantages one may encounter are simply a challenge which only makes you stronger in the end. But when you’ve lived a life like Kyle Rapps has lived, you learn to appreciate the good with the bad. “Where We Go” plays out like a reflection of the Harlem by way New Jersey emcee’s existence, detailing his inner demons and future ambitions over Belief’s chilled out Boom bap. Amongst the potent bars, Rapps achieves an inner clarity and gives us a lesson in living everyday like it’s our last. Give “Where We Go” a listen and be on the lookout for more from Kyle Rapps.

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SeratoCast Mix 5: DJ MK [Stream]

It’s that time again, SeratoCast number 5 is from DJ MK, one of the UK’s most respected Hip Hop DJ’s. His ‘Many Styles’ Mix – which, as the name implies, is a mix of DJ MK’s many favorite styles of music. “On this DJ MK mix I wanted to travel through the musical genres of everything I love From Hip Hop, Dub, Soul, Funk, Trap to 90’s Bashment. Some Exclusives and always Bass heavy. ENJOY”.

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