First Division – Pure [Video]
Off of First Division’s “Overworked & Underpaid” album, which is available now.
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Zuke Saga – Megalon [Free EP]
Zuke Saga has matured since “King Sive”. He’s become an even stronger force and seeps into his soundscapes with even more ease. He conquers wordplay on “Megalon” over a larger range of production than before from fellow Seattle locals J’Von, E. Grady and goldenbeets. He doesn’t just ride the smooth grooving production of his comrades, but he slips and slides with a ninja-like swagger flexing nothing but his bars. Megalon by Zuke Saga
Read moreRetcH – Couple Straps [Audio x Download]
First leak off RetcH’s upcoming mixtape, “Lean & Neck”.
Read moreDavid Banner: “Whites Are Getting More Lyrical & We’re Mumbling” [Video]
For some time now, fans of David Banner have been anxiously awaiting his album “The God Box,” especially after the year he’s had on social media. In the past few months we’ve watched as Banner explained what needs to be done in hip-hop for the Black community while also addressing the plight of police brutality. With “The God Box, ” David Banner wants to make sure he covers every topic that should be addressed, which is why he feels it’s “one of the best hip-hop albums ever.” While trying to shorten the number of tracks on “The God Box” to 13 (because he’s “always been spiritually connected to the number”), the rapping activist is also making note of the changes being made in the hip-hop genre. “We gotta push hip-hop to another level ’cause I’m even watching lyrically – the White boys are getting more and more lyrical and we[‘re] basically mumbling,” David expresses. For that reason, he’s not “just not gon[na] throw some s*** together.” “I’ll push it all the way back. Or pull a Dr. Dre before I put some bulls*** out,” he tells DJ Smallz. “Ima be honest with you, I’m trying to do like Akon doing. Like, I’m trying to provide energy and water – I’m trying to change the situation of Black people globally. This music s*** ain’t nothing but words and beats.” Catch David Banner speak about the current state of hip-hop, his achievements in life and more in this DJ Smallz Eyes’ exclusive.
Read moreTip Talks Authenticity In Trap Music, Names Rappers Who Are Believable [Video]
T.I. is preparing for his new album, The Dime Trap, which he teased fans about last night by posing for a photo with Jay Z and revealing Hov would be on the album. In anticipation of the album, he sat down with us to discuss how and where he’s getting his inspiration from these days, when it’s hardly believable that he’s (still) really in the trap 24/7. Tip explains it in the following way, “I’m probably a little bit closer than I’m supposed to be to the environment, but not nearly as close as I used to be. So as far as inspiration, it kinda to me feels like…an alcoholic. So if you were an alcoholic for twenty years and you quit and you stay away for 10 or 15, you still remember what it’s like to be drunk. Every day you still remember the taste, the good, the bad, the ups, the downs of it all, so you can still paint a vivid picture. And that’s how I consider my connection to that world.” In terms of trappers in Atlanta, we’re currently being inundated with them. To that effect, we asked the Kang who he actually believes as trap rapper from the South. T.I. names, “Young Jeezy, Dolph, Yo Gotti, Doe B..I think he don’t get enough credit, I guess cause his career never got the chance to take off, but he was one of the coldest. Young Dro, Dro is definitely of the environment.” He goes on to
Read moreChris Rivers feat. Sheek Louch & Whispers – Headshotz [Audio x Download]
Chris Rivers, Sheek Louch and Whispers takes precise aim to shoot off Hip-Hop’s head with this hard track off the “Medicated Consumption” mixtape. Sheek and Rivers delivers classic hardcore bars complimented by Whispers melodic hook over Black Saun’s produced track. Chris also One Two Punch us again with “I See It All” Freestyle feat. Mulaarie over Dre’s Compton Talk About It instrumental. Chris Rivers brings West Philly’s own Mulaarie on this week Freestyle Friday over Dr. Dre’s “Talk About It” instrumental. Chis goes right in from the start showcasing pain and poverty in his bars and flow. Mulaarie follows up with an infectious tone and melodic bars.
Read moreSam Smith – Writing’s On The Wall [Audio]
Sam Smith is back with a new song from the soundtrack to the new 007 movie “Spectre”. Stream “Writing’s On The Wall” below and grab a copy on iTunes.
Read moreThe Game feat. Puff Daddy – Standing On Ferraris [Audio]
“The Documentary 2” part 1 drops October 9th, followed by the second part on October 16th.
Read moreBig Grams – Feel The Sun (Live On The Tonight Show) [Video]
Check out their brand new self-titled EP here.
Read moreMilo – So The Files Don’t Come [Album]
Milo drops off his new project, “So The Files Don’t Come”. Take a listen below. “Spring returns; it returns and will go away. And God curved in time repeats himself, and passes, passes with the backbone of the universe on his shoulder. When my temples beat their mournful drum, when that sleep etched on a knife hurts me, there are desires not to move an inch from this poem!” – César Vallejo. Weary Circles. so the flies don't come by milo
Read moreJoe Budden – I’ll Name This Podcast Later (Episode 32) [Audio]
“Apologies on the delay! I also ask if you can please take the time to donate, any amount helps, thanks!” – Joey
Read moreTip – Broadcast Live [Video]
From Tip’s suprise EP, “Da’ Nic“.
Read moreDave East – KD [Audio]
Off of Dave’s “Hate Me Now” project. Coming to you on 10/2, “Hate Me Now” features collaborations with Nas, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Styles P, Mack Wilds, Rico Love and more.
Read morePusha T On His “Mercy” Verse [Video]
On this episode of GTV, Pusha T clears up his ‘white frost’ line from “Mercy”.
Read moreKXNG Crooked: “‘F*ck The Police’ Is Still Fitting Today” [Video]
KXNG Crooked, formerly known as Crooked I, opened up about attending the “Straight Outta Compton” premiere and his thoughts on the film. The former Death Row artist revealed that he found Suge Knight’s depiction in the film to be hilarious, especially the hand rubbing gesture they had the actor. While Crooked praised the film for its excellence, he went on to say that he couldn’t validate Suge’s character because he was not around the former record exec. during the period covered in the movie. During the conversation he also spoke about Eazy-E, and how he believes NWA’s F*** Tha Police” is still fitting today, which you can hear more about in the above clip.
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