Franc Grams – Sky’s The Limit 2K14 Freestyle [Stream x Download]
Franc Grams once again puts his arsenal of lyricism on full display over the A-Nice Biggie sampled soundscape. “Lets Start Over” album available on francgrams.com.
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Kevin Sinatra feat. OG Dutch Master – 10Kay [Stream x Download]
Produced by Curtis Tull.
Read moreAllen Poe – Symmetry & Shade [Free EP]
Though Symmetry & Shade is a 3 track concept EP, capturing the upside and hope a man feels at the start of a relationship, followed by the collapse of a failed relationship (Symmetry). The last track is grimey (Shade) and captures the dismayed reflections of the man who has relinquished himself to being obscure and alone and given up on love altogether, writing his experiences with love off as being a misunderstood man.
Read moreK-Hill – Power Of The Tongue [Video]
Off of K-Hill’s the “Achilles’ Hill” EP. “The concept of the Power Of The Tongue showcase was created to place the focus back on the upliftment of lyricism and the art of the artform. Creators, K-Hill and Azon Blaze are firm believers that the lyrics an artist scribe will ultimately define the direction of not just his/her career, but their life on larger scale . This concept welcomes the following walks of the genre: Street, Purist, Introspective, battle ready, or just that plain ol feel good music. Each artist comes with the responsibility to display a high level of expertise in their division of music”.
Read moreAriana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea – Problem [Stream]
Ariana Grande’s brand new single “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea is available for purchase on iTunes. The song is the first offering from her sophomore album dropping later this year. Listen below.
Read moreKeyshia Cole feat. Mila J, K. Michelle, Da Brat & Lil Mo – Loyal (Remix) [Stream]
Earlier in Janurary, Keyshia Cole remixed Chris Brown’s “Loyal” with Sean Kingston. Today, she recruits a plethora of ladies including Mila J, Lil Mo, Da Brat and K. Michelle. Stream it below. via
Read moreYG: My Krazy Life Tour (Episode 2) [Video]
YG’s dope debut LP “My Krazy Life” is out now!
Read moreNas Talks Producers On Next LP & Much More [Stream]
On April 19, 1994, Columbia Records released the debut album of a 20-year-old from Queensbridge Houses in New York City. It was deft, wise, deadly serious and matched the babyface with unparalleled promise to beats made by the era’s preeminent producers. Two decades after Illmatic, Nas sat down with Microphone Check for a conversation that moved from his love for Ali Shaheed Muhammad’s group, A Tribe Called Quest, to music journalism (“If you’re Sade, it doesn’t matter. She does what she does. But for all of us, journalism is a huge deal.”) hearing himself on the radio for the first time and his audience: “My surroundings. The hip-hop community also,” says Nas. “So that meant I made it for other rappers, I made it for other MCs, I made it for other hip-hop groups. I made it for artists, singers, people in the arts — that’s who I made it for. But it comes from the street, so my surroundings wrote that album. I made it for them.”
Read moreFa†e & IsaiahThe3rd – Homeland (Instrumentals) [Stream]
The instrumentals (and a couple bonus ones) from Isaiah Thomas the 3rd & my album titled “Homeland”. Enjoy and look forward to “WAV.Petals” next month. – Fa†e
Read moreYoung Chop: “Kanye Knew ‘Yeezus’ Wasn’t Fan Favorite” [Video]
Young Chop opens up about working with Kanye on Yeezus, explaining that he served as a production consultant for the album, giving Kanye a “younger input” on songs. When asked about the record not being a favorite among fans, Young Chop said that Kanye knew that when making the album, but wanted to prove that he could do anything. The famed Chicago producer also shares what he learned from Kanye, revealing that he’s staying up for 24 hours in the studio now to get things done. He adds that Kanye has been the most talented producer he’s worked with — that is, until he gets a chance to hop in the lab with Pharrell.
Read moreNike Nando – Put Me On [Stream x Download]
Nike Nando drops off this new self-produced joint called “Put Me On”. Check it out below!
Read moreF.Y.I. – Mind Body [Stream x Download]
This is taken from F.Y.I.’s forthcoming record, “Yo! The Places You’ll Go”. Stream or download below. Mind Body (prod. by Rich Kidd) by F.Y.I.
Read moreBlanco, The Jacka & Messy Marv – One Hunnid [Album]
Here’s a free download of Blanco & The Jacka’s latest project, “One Hunnid”. The project is also available to purchase on iTunes if you’d like to show your support.
Read moreThe Roots feat. Raheem Devaughn – Tomorrow [Stream]
The Roots connect with Raheem Devaughn for the second release from their forthcoming album, “…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin”, out May 20th.
Read moreBeyonce – Standing On The Sun [Stream]
This song was originally supposed to land on Beyonce’s latest self titled studio album released in December. Listen below.
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