Day: December 20, 2012
Decoded: Ab-Soul “ILLuminate” [Video]
Top Dawg Entertainment’s Ab-Soul breaks down the lyrics to “ILLuminate”, a track featured on his second album “Control System“. Previously: Ab-Soul Talks Macklemore, Jimmy Iovine, Joey Bada$$, Chakras & More [Video]
Read moreJoey Bada$$ & Pro Era – How To Rap A Present Freestyle [Video]
We asked Brooklyn rap crew Pro Era to help us rap presents. Just in time for Christmas. – BuzzFeed Music Previously: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era On Real Late w/ Peter Rosenberg [Audio]
Read moreJ-Doe feat. Busta Rhymes – Elevator Music [Video]
Grab the MP3 here.
Read moreCa$h Out – Can I Be The One [Video]
Off that recently released “Keisha” mixtape.
Read moreKid Ink feat. Machine Gun Kelly – Hell & Back (Remix) [Video]
Off of Ink’s new mixtape “Rocketshipshawty” which is out now! Previously: Kid Ink – OG [Video]
Read moreThe Kickdrums & Dee Goodz – The Higher EP [Free EP]
Brooklyn-based producer/songwriter/musical jack-of-all-trades Alex Fitts, a.k.a The KickDrums, has released his latest project The Higher EP. The Higher EP is a creative collaboration between The KickDrums and Dee Goodz, a Tennessee spawned rapper/producer that is sure to join the long-list of artists The KickDrums have collaborated with just before they break into the mainstream. The Higher EP shows the continued maturity for Fitts both as a producer and as a vocalist. With each successive release, The KickDrums have been able to grow leaps and bounds as a production force. The Higher EP, thanks to inspiration from Dee Goodz with whom Alex had tremendous chemistry with in the studio, drives more than earlier production efforts from Fits. This EP puts Alex’s ability to balance hip hop beats and the sort of ethereal synths and guitars usually reserved for the most revered indie rock artists. When the production is combined with Dee Goodz next-level delivery, the result is a release that feels as though it foreshadows the next step in the progression of Hip Hop. Download: The Kickdrums & Dee Goodz – The Higher EP Tracklist 1. Intro 2. Go (Co-Produced by Tilla) 3. Higher 4. Echoes 5. Icey Techno (feat. Sza) 6. Take Um Home (Co-Produced by Tilla) 7. A Faded Picture (Co-Produced by Anna Yvette) 8. Why You Mad (Co-Produced by Tilla) 9. No Talking (Co-Produced by Trouble Andrew)
Read moreTalib Kweli & Z-Trip Discuss The Changing Roles Of MC’s & DJ’s [Video]
Talib Kweli and Z-Trip discuss how the roles of DJs and MCs have changed and how that influenced their recent mixtape collaboration. Previously: Talib Kweli – Fly Away (Apollo Brown Remix) [Audio x Download]
Read moreChuck Inglish feat. Da$h & Retch – Four 12s [Video]
“Four 12s” is available on Fools Gold “Loosies” compilation.
Read moreFreeway – Seems Like [Video]
This joint lives on Freeway’s “Freedom Of Speech” mixtape hosted by Don Cannon. Previously: Freeway, Neef Buck, Young Chris, Memphis Bleek & Peedi Crakk – Roc Reloaded [Audio x Download]
Read moreT.I. feat. Trae Tha Truth – Check This, Dig That [Audio x Download]
Here’s a bonus cut from T.I.’s “Trouble Man” project that is in stores and online now. Previously: T.I. On Hot 97 [Video]
Read moreBig Sean On The Breakfast Club [Video]
Big Sean stopped by The Breakfast Club to chat about his upcoming album “Hall Of Fame”. Previously: Big Sean On 106 & Park [Video]
Read moreJigg – Celebrity P*ssy [Video]
“HighGrade 2” is set to drop 1/1/2013.
Read moreYoung Jeezy – How It Feel [Video]
Off Jeezy’s “It’s Tha World” mixtape.
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