ShaqIsDope – Facts [Audio]

ShaqIsDope has announced the upcoming release of his self-titled EP, due out November 16. On Wednesday, the Toronto native dropped a new track called “Facts,” a song which serves as an example of his self-belief and his ability to persevere through the hardships. It was produced by AndreOnTheBeat, a frequent collaborator, who also produced the lead single “Power” from the project. Press play on “Facts” below.

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araabMUZIK – Wanted [Audio]

araabMUZIK drops off the first single from his forthcoming “One of One” EP, wich arrives October 13th. “‘Wanted’ is the gateway to the next level of my career” araab stated to Hotnewhiphop confidently. “The 1 of 1 EP will leave no araabMUZIK fan confused about where I’m heading artistically. The MVP of the MPC is here to stay.” Listen to “Wanted” below.

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How To Roll A Blunt-Joint Hybrid w/ The Cool Kids [Video]

The Cool Kids have always been ahead of the curve, with bangers like “Black Mags” and “I’m Mikey” defining their bass-heavy sound, as curated by producer Chuck Inglish. The duo, comprised of Chuck Inglish & Sir Michael Rocks, are releasing their first album since “When Fish Ride Bicycles” dropped back in 2011, with “Special Edition Grand Master Deluxe” on September 15 – that’s tomorrow. Ahead of their new album, they stopped by our NYC office to show us their unique way of rolling up. Chuck Inglish shows off a massive tobacco leaf (a Fronto leaf – sidenote – watch G Perico’s How to Roll to fully understand how to roll a blunt with the Fronto leaf, because what The Cool Kids do, is not that), which he then cuts out a little piece from. That piece will be used to line a joint paper, creating a blunt-joint hybrid, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. Have you? Are you a fan of this method if so? Let us know in the comments. As they proceed to roll, Mikey Rocks shares a story about getting stoned with Wiz Khalifa during the “Kush & OJ” era, which you don’t want to miss.

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