Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons To Die II [Album Stream]

Here’s an early stream of GFK and Adrian Younge’s upcoming “Twelve Reasons to Die II” project. Pre-order now via iTunes, if you like what you hear. The Wu-Tang Clan has always embraced the cinematic, from its highly referential debut album “36 Chambers” to RZA’s 2012 martial arts film “The Man with the Iron Fists.” So it makes sense that Ghostface Killah would drop a blockbuster sequel to his critically acclaimed 2013 concept album, “Twelve Reasons To Die.” This installment of the 70s mafioso tale centers on the rise of black gangster Lester Kane, personified by Raekwon, and also features RZA and rapper-of-the-moment Vince Staples. Stream: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons To Die 2 Tracklist 01. Powerful One 02. Return of the Savage (feat. Raekwon & Rza) 03. King of New York (feat. Raekwon) 04. Rise Up (feat. Scarub) 05. Daily News 06. Get the Money (feat. Vince Staples) 07. Death’s Invitation Interlude (feat. Rza) 08. Death’s Invitation (feat. Scarub, Lyrics Born & Chino XL) 09. Let the Record Spin Interlude (feat. Rza) 10. Let the Record Spin (feat. Raekwon) 11. Black Out (feat. Raekwon) 12. Resurrection Morning (feat. Raekwon & Bilal) 13. Life’s a Rebirth (feat. Rza)

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August Alsina Talks About Being From The Block With Dudes Slanging Rocks [Video]

He was only 4-years old when Notorious B.I.G. got shot — and as a child of Hip Hop, August Alsina truthfully shares his story. As small as he is, our boy always seems to be eating. Beginning his chat with the crew, here he is again — grubbing y’all. He quickly jumps into Alsina mode and starts educating us on “Hip Hop” — bouncing thoughts off with Sway on the importance of respecting the struggle. August says, “I’m not just talking about me, I’m talking abut my generation. I’m talking about what I see as I go through life, as I ride through the hood; this is what I see … People just trying to get enough bricks to make a house.”

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