Frank Ocean feat. Jay-Z & Tyler, The Creator – Biking [Audio]
Frank Ocean teams up with Jay-Z and Tyler, The Creator on “Biking”. Press play below.
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Page Kennedy – Hello [Video]
“This is a freestyle from my upcoming mixtape ‘Straight Bars’. ‘Torn Pages’ album is out now everywhere.” – Page Kennedy
Read moreRhythm Roulette w/ Tuxedo [Video]
Jake One and Mayer Hawthorne form like Voltron to become production duo Tuxedo, the latest contestants on MASS APPEAL’s Rhythm Roulette. The pair stopped by Good Records—the shop, not the label—on East 5th Street in NYC, tied bandanas over their eyes, and grabbed up three random records to sample. Although the soundtrack to Blue Thunder had them somewhat perplexed, they also came up with a 12-inch single by Logg, and the Gamble & Huff sure shot, MFSB’s Love is the Message. You already know Jake One’s steez: from Chance the Rapper to 50 Cent, Drake, and Fun, the versatile Seattle beat smith gets it in wherever he feels. Hawthorne’s light-hearted brand of blue-eyed soul has won him fans since his 2009 Stones Throw debut. Tuxedo’s danceable tracks have an undeniable pop sensibility, they also show a heavy G-Funk and 80s electro influence, which shines through on the beat they built for us. “We got the disco kick offa Log, the rest of the drums from MFSB, and kind of a dramatic sound offa the Blue Thunder soundtrack,” said Hawthorne, who also added his soulful crooning to the sonic stew. “And that’s how you craft a whompin’-ass banger, Tuxedo style.” Watch them work up top.
Read moreLarry June – 4DEEP [Video]
“Larry Two” available now here.
Read moreSonReal – So Far [Audio]
SonReal is back with a new loosie called “So Far”. It is produced by Rush and can be head below.
Read moreK. Sparks – Gold [EP]
K. Sparks hits us with a new 5-track EP, titled “Gold”. Take a listen below. Gold by K. Sparks
Read moreRexx Life Raj – Handheld GPS [Video]
Directed by Gino Mancuso and Javari Jackson. “Father Figure” in stores now.
Read moreAdrian Marcel – GMFU [Album Stream]
Oakland’s Adrian Marcel returns with his new album, “GMFU”. The 16-track offering comes with features from Too Short and Boosie Badazz. Production provided by Saadiq, No I.D, Big Jerm and others. Take a listen below and head over to iTunes for a download.
Read moreASAP Ferg On “Still Striving”, Touring With Future & Princess Diana [Video]
A$AP Ferg, a self-professed workaholic, will be the first to admit he’s a perfectionist, meticulous with every last nuance of his craft. It goes without saying that his ambition and talent have paid dividends for the Harlem rapper and A$AP Mob member. When we caught up with A$AP at SXSW, decked out in a Princess Diana shirt and Evel Knievel pants, the rapper seemed to be enjoying the ride that is 2017. “The vibe for this year is just jiggy,” says Ferg, with a smile. “I’m letting 2017 have it with the music, the fashion, the art. I’m living every day like it’s my last.” He opened up about his creative process, touching on his changing attitude toward releasing music. “I would take my time curating things, making sure it’s nice and perfect. I realize my fans sometimes appreciate that shit but a lot of times they just want the art. They not seeing all things and the nooks and crannies I pay attention to, that I’m so meticulous about. Sometimes you just gotta put that shit out and go off the raw feeling.” With the Nobody Safe tour coming next month, Ferg sheds some light about going on the road with Future. “Future’s just a good guy. He’s a workaholic like me, so I plan on going to the studio with him and creating some music as well.” The conversation turns to his attire, and Ferg drops heaps of praise on Princess Diana, forever immortalized on his shirt. “She
Read moreJoey Bada$$ Breaks Down His Latest Project “ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$” [Video]
In an interview with Complex LIVE, Nadeska and Speedy sat down with Joey Badass about his latest project “ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$”, the art of freestyling, and having deep conversations with J. Cole.
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