Da$h – 17 More Minutes [Album]

New Jersey emcee Da$h returns with his new project, “17 More Minutes”. “17 More Minutes” is a play on the old medical warning about how much time each cigarette takes off a smoker’s life. The album features spaced out, ethereal production from Earl Sweatshirt (under his production pseudonym Randomblackdude), Thelonoius Martin, P on the Boards, L.S XXXX, H.N.I.C., and more, along with guest appearances from Aston Matthews, Sha Hef, and Marz Lovejoy. The music advances the mood of last month’s devilishly psychedelic “Screwface” EP over twelve uncompromisingly dark cuts. Jersey ain’t no joke. Stream “17 More Minutes” below.

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Ice Cube, DJ Yella & More Break Down The Creation Of N.W.A.’s “F*ck Tha Police” [Video]

Noisey presents a new documentary exploring the story behind seminal rap track ‘Fuck Tha Police’ by NWA. We talk to Ice Cube and Yella from the group about the circumstances that led to the making of the song, as well as police officers from the Compton gang unit at the time and lifelong Compton citizens who felt the impact of the song in their neighbourhoods.

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Dave East – Demons [Audio x Download]

Today, the rising Harlem rapper Dave East announces a new mixtape Hate Me Now as the follow-up to last year’s breakthrough tape Black Rose. Coming to you on 10/2, Hate Me Now features collaborations with Nas, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Styles P, Mack Wilds, Rico Love and more. As Nas labeled as the next best thing, Dave East is striving to become a staple within New York’s new school of hip hop — and this is only the beginning. “Black Rose was really personal to me, it made people pay attention but it was a certain moment in my life. Hate me now is a celebration for what’s to come, a celebration for where I aspire to go with my career & the things I’ve gone through to get here. It’s definitely a transitional piece in my journey. Hate me now while you can.” — Dave East Peep the tracklist for “Demons” after the break.

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Jake&Papa Prove They’re Next In R&B + Freestyle While Singing In-Studio [Video]

Two of the most talented vocalists under the radar right now come from the 818 and go by the name of Jake&Papa. Those on the West Coast have slowly but surely been introduced to their unique blend of 90’s passion with modern day artistry but now the world is being put on notice, especially with this last project ‘Sexual Warfare‘. While on the coast to coast trip for the SOBs Music Matters show in NYC, they had a chance to sit down with the SITM crew to discuss their journey there, a few incredible moments sharing the stage with Michael Jackson and how they were able to fuse the energy from Athena’s Erotica as well as “I Got It” into something R&B fans have been missing. The two brothers have found that balance in music, business and very soon charts as well as the hearts of ladies everywhere with their ability to drop a dope acapella at will catering to those special needs. Check out the full conversation and be sure to press play on ‘Sexual Warfare‘ to get your weekend started the right way.

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