Murda Beatz On Producing, Toronto, Working With Migos & More [Video]

The last time we spoke with Murda Beatz, in January 2016, he was emerging as dominant force in Atlanta trap. Murda had an absolutely monster 2016 that saw him continue his work with Southern artists and win over the trust of Toronto’s Drake and PartyNextDoor. Last month, Murda stopped by the HNHH office to discuss his entrance into the Toronto scene. Having built a strong reputation from his work with the Migos, he began networking in Toronto clubs and soon found himself hunkered down in a 4-month session with PartyNextDoor in Los Angeles. Murda promised that him and PND have “a lot more to come.” Murda added that he hopes to become a vehicle for Toronto’s deep well of untapped musical talent. “I feel like no one’s even scratched the surface yet,” he said.

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ANoyd Freestyles Live + Speaks On His Hip-Hop Discipline & New Album “A Time And Place” [Video]

Today on Sway in the Morning we welcome Bloomfield rapper ANoyd back on the show as we officially add him to our list of “snipers.” We talk to him about his come up, his newest album ‘A Time and Place’, and his performance at SXSW. “ The emcee says he draws inspiration from rappers at the top of their game, including Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. “I take pride in my pen, you know, I want people to hear every word I’m saying so I look up to these artists.” The 24-year-old rhyme slayer breaks down his writing process. He explains how he balances trap and boom bap styles of rapping and why it ultimately makes him a hip-hop hybrid. He highlights the importance in having a team that builds you up when you’re having a tough day in the business. Watch ANoyd kill it as he enters the valley of the hyenas.

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Lando Chill – Break Them Shackles [Audio x Download]

Lando Chill releases the intro track to his upcoming album, “The Boy Who Spoke To The Wind”, as a free download. Lando Chill’s new album, “The Boy Who Spoke To The Wind”, is a personal tribute to self actualization, spiritual acceptance and social activism. About the title, Lando says, “The wind is one’s soul. It represents the human spirit and the earth.” Lando Chill is a warrior-poet, a man with one ear to mother nature and one to the plight of humankind. Lando wants to bring the issues of political freedom, police brutality and giving a voice to marginalized communities to the national conversation. Pre-order the album here and check out “Break Them Shackles” below. The Boy Who Spoke To The Wind by Lando Chill

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Brother Ali – Never Learn [Video]

“This is another presentation made possible by community. We shot it in New Mexico at Dar Al Islam, a beautiful worship and healing center built mostly by American Muslims in the Adobe style prevalent in the Southwest. Spiritual and wisdom tradition holds that buildings should be designed in harmony with the natural beauty of the location, as well as the culture of the people in that area. Many of my elders built this place, and many of my friends grew up there. One thing interesting about this location is that after the death of Tupac Shakur, the Dar Al Islam community opened its doors to film his “I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto” video there. The dancers are Al Taw’am from Minneapolis. You may recognize them from the “Mourning In America” video, as well as their own international videos and news pieces. The twins are dear family friends and leaders in our cultural and spiritual community. Their movement speaks of their family legacy of dignified regality. I believe them to be royalty. They choreographed this incredible piece and brought the entire song and video to life. The video was directed by Kron, whom we’ve worked with in the past. He and his crew did an incredible job and I’m deeply grateful. Of course, Ant made the track with G Koop playing the instruments and deM atlaS added some additional operatic vocals at the end of the song. Special thanks to: Siddiq, Sidi Hakeem Archuletta, La’kisha Raeesah Holloman, Amir Sulaiman,

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MC Bravado feat. Koncept & McNasty – Gone [Audio]

The word “Gone” is open for interpretation. From juxtaposition and extended metaphor laced tales of wasted potential to leaving spiteful exes in the dust and reminding loved ones that all is not yet lost, Koncept and McNasty join MC B on a Teddy Roxpin produced cut that explores the essence of the word. “Gone” is the fourth single off MC Bravado’s acclaimed LP: “Hip-Hop*”.

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