Leaf – Trinity [Album Stream]

Leaf’s fierce, empowered lyrics and innovative flow have earned her a spot at the forefront of a new generation of female MCs, praised everywhere from XXL to Vogue, Complex to Nylon. The meticulously-curated 13 tracks on her debut album Trinity balance biting raps with Leaf’s gorgeous singing voice, honed at NYC’s famous performing arts school LaGuardia. Featuring singles “FWM (Lie To Me)”, “Nada” feat. Lil Yachty, along with straight-shooting banger “I Don’t Like You” and irresistible “Weekend”, Leaf collaborated with an all star lineup of producers on “Trinity”, including Sonny Digital (Future, ILoveMakonnen), Soundz (Jeremih, Rae Sremmurd) and BHarv (Justin Bieber).

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Wu-Tang Clan Interview w/ Montreality (2/2) [Video]

The Wu-Tang Clan get into a heated debate: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. Find out who they’re rooting for in this special episode of MONTREALITY. “For our generation Floyd Mayweather is the Greatest. I want Floyd to win, I’m rooting for him. I don’t like the fact that he put his legacy on the line for a MMA fighter. I think a boxing punch is a little different than a martial arts punch. I think Floyd should definitely be prepared for the power of a martial artist. Don’t take McGregor lightly man. Train harder and don’t let McGregor walk away with that.” “McGregor is a wild Irish, he’s not scared to get hit.”

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Westside Gunn, Conway & Benny Speak On Current Projects + Freestyle [Video]

Conway, Benny the Butcher, and West Side Gunn stopped by Sway in the Morning to talk about recently finishing up their tour to connect with their fans. They also freestyle over some of the legendary Alchemist’s beats. Working with so many memorable rappers, Alchemist gives details about his relationship with Prodigy, who became a close friend to the producer. Alchemist explains the significance of rap group, Mobb Deep; he states that the group will be remembered as “one of the best duos” to bring back the New York rap sound during their time. Alchemist and Budgie also tell Sway in the Morning about their new project which carries CD’s in a book entitled, “The Good Book”. Although he is not religious, Budgie discusses the power of gospel music in his sounds from this project. Hit hte jump to hear more about the behind the scenes work for “The Good Book” project, freestyles, and more.

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Sum feat. Black Thought & Longbeard – Black Friday [Audio]

Multi-coastal lyricist Sum presents “Black Friday”, his new single featuring Black Thought of The Roots. Produced by Los Angeles beatsmith Longbeard, “Black Friday” will appear on “Whatever Doesn’t Kill Me Better Keep Running”, his forthcoming new project set to feature the late Ikey Owens, Yamin Semali, Chris Merritt, and productions from Cazal Organizm, DK The Punisher and P.U.D.G.E. Claiming roots in North Carolina, Atlanta, New York and Chicago, Sum currently resides in Los Angeles where he heads The Milky Way, a collective that specializes in a sound best described as post-millennial funk. “There’s not much to be said about being able to rap on a track with the great Black Thought. He’s a pioneer, and I’m glad he’s finally starting to get more widespread recognition as one of the nastiest to ever do it. My guy Longbeard did his thing on the music, he’s a part of the extended Milky Way tribe and you’ll hear more from him sooner than later.” – Sum Black Friday (feat. Black Thought & Longbeard) by SUM

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