Siya feat. Tank – Don’t U (Say Yes) [Audio]
Off of Siya’s “Commitment” EP, due out on Velntine’s Day. Pre-order your copy here.
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Bugus – Knock On Wood [Audio x Download]
Bugus is back with the Russ-produced “Knock On Wood”. Stream or download below.
Read moreRun The Jewels Interview w/ Bootleg Kev [Video]
“I got to sit down and talk to Killer Mike & EL-P aka Run The Jewels before their Tempe, Arizona stop of their tour. Over our 30+ minute conversation includes the guys talking about each or their perspectives on the groups success, how they feel about Trump’s presidency, whether or not Killer Mike will ever run for office, and so much more. Hit play!” – Bootleg Kev
Read moreJ. ManifestO – Rumble, Young Man (Pray For The Bear)
This will land on J. ManifestO and Mitch Hennessey’s forthcoming collabo effort “Highly Praised”, due out February 17th. Stream “Rumble, Young Man (Pray For The Bear)” below and pre-order “Highly Praised” here.
Read moreGee Watts – Moany Soaked Me + Dipset Raised Me [Audio]
Gee Watts is back with two new joints: “Moany Soaked Me” and “Dipset Raised Me”. Check out both tracks below. In 5000 bc Heru was described as the Christ figure/energy and worhsiped as such. In the cover art we see a grown Heru sitting in the lap of Auset, his mother. This symbolizes no matter how old or powerful we get we’re always Mama’s baby. Moany soaked me, this a lil game she gave me, im givin it back. In 5th grade I was put in ISS for asking girls to lemme f**k they face, shout at to killa cam, I really mean it!
Read moreJ57 – Timbs & Northface 2 (90s Soundkit) [Audio]
J57 presents “Timbs And NorthFace 2” [90’s Boom Bap Pack]. The second installment of this popular series is filled with 43 royalty free loops perfect for you 90’s boom bap heads. J57 (Method Man, Raekwon, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Large Professor, Joell Ortiz) gives you programmed breaks, stabs, jazzy pianos, ill bass lines and more. Comes in wav format so will work with all major DAW’s and samplers like Maschine, Ableton, MPC, FL Studio, Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase and more. Cop this sound kit today!
Read moreSTL GLD – Wild Style [Video]
Moe Pope & The Arcitype are STL GLD, and they’re back with their first visual off their upcoming full length album, “Torch Song” available Feb 17, 2017 on AR Classic Records.
Read moreMC Whiteowl – One Chance [Video]
Eccentric and passionate New York native MC Whiteowl portrays the hunger of a rising artist in his literally out-there new video for “One Chance,” produced by the ubiquitous Statik Selektah. Given the setting and what Owl goes through to find relief and sustenance, the clip’s protagonist resembles a hybrid of Tom Hanks’ ‘Castaway’ character and a down-on-his-luck John Rambo. As in, dude’s clearly been hitting the weights, but has also lost his mind a bit during his time alone in the woods, where he fashions himself a spear to, yes, catch his dinner. It’s all a visual metaphor for how Owl felt when he was recording “One Chance,” which he sums up in its hook when spitting: “If you had, one chance to kill a Statik track/ Would you spit heat on the beat or would you just fall flat?” He obviously put his all into everything associated with the track, from its borderline-scatterbrain bars to the video’s overall narrative (which, by the way, has a happy ending). Check out the visuals, which are directed by Olise Forel for Moving Silence (Sadat X, Grand Daddy I.U.), and be sure to support the single, which is now available for purchase and download through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Straight Dope Records.
Read moreKoache – Up On The Roof [Video]
Koache is taking things to a whole new level. He’s bussing at you from the Roof to The Booth in this new visual. You can find this single on his new album “Game Point 2.0“.
Read moreP-Lo – Let Me / OBB / See You [Audio]
HBK rapper P-Lo shares 3 new loosies for his fans. Stream “Let Me”, “OBB” and “See You” below.
Read more12 Finger Dan – Best Of Snowgoons Mix [Audio x Download]
In love with Hip Hop since 1988, 12 Finger Dan is still rocking the real ish as he proves with his latest Snowgoons Best Of Mix. “The Snowgoons discography is pretty impressive. Over the past decade the Goons did tracks with well respected artists and Hip Hop legends. With the release of their latest album “Goon Bap”, it`s time to put together a Best Of mix and show respect for their work.”, explains the DJ from Hamburg/Germany, who is also part of the Soulbrotha producer duo. From their 2007 debut “German Lugers”, the collabo albums with Onyx and M.O.P. to the current output “Goon Bap”, 12 Finger Dan gives an overview on the Snowgoons career over the past ten years. Download: 12 Finger Dan – Best Of Snowgoons Mix
Read moreKehlani Talks Not Outweirding Herself On “SweetSexySavage” [Video]
After blessing the streets with her 2015 Grammy nominated mixtape, “You Should Be Here”, Kehlani finally dropped her debut album, “SweetSexySavage“. The R&B-pop singer describes the project as both cohesive and multifaceted.
Read moreSkyBlew & Pabzzz – Dreams, Toonami & Jazzier Days [EP]
We teamed up with rapper SkyBlew & producer Pabzzz to release an EP dedicated to Nujabes, cartoons & Jazz! A killer collaboration from two familiar faces. “This EP is inspired by Toonami, and the Jazz we grew up on, that’s still embedded inside of us. It’s a soundtrack for Dreamers & those who still believes in HOPE & LOVE! We decided to release the EP on Nujabes birthday, in remembrance of his legacy and his influence on us both. The body may depart, but the soul is an ART… Love is eternal. ” – SkyBlew Dreams, Toonami & Jazzier Days by SkyBlew & Pabzzz
Read moreGibberish x DOOM – Swift DOOM [Mixtape]
In a parallel universe, acclaimed underground rapper and producer MF Doom and teen pop idol sensation Taylor Swift come together to form the most evil, confusing and most genre spanning of collaborations known to man. Swift DOOM! Now, with the power they possess, they decide to create a weapon against sensibilities, common expectations and general music theory. This is that weapon. Now, feast your ears on the most polarising of collaborations in all 52 universes in the multiverse (or so they say). This is Swift DOOM! Swift DOOM by Gibberish
Read moreTim Westwood On Being Accused By The Prime Minister Of Promoting Violence [Video]
Tim Westwood opened up to VladTV about being criticized for promoting violence by playing street music in the U.K., adding that the Prime Minister even called him out in Parlament. When asked how he feels about these types of accusations, Tim said that he doesn’t feel like listening to rap music will inspire you to be a gangster. Adding to the conversation, Tim said rap gives artists like Giggs a way out of the streets, and you can hear the rest of his thoughts on the conversation up top.
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