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Rap pioneer Kool G Rap sits down with XXL to address the art of storytelling. The Juice Crew member is best known for his multisyllabic rhymes and distinct flow. Check out the Today In Hip-Hop: Kool G Rap Celebrates 45th Birthday at xxlmag.com.
Read moreThe saga continues!
Read moreEmilio Rojas talks about New York City rap, XXL’s 2014 Freshman cover and his “No Fucks Given” mixtape.
Read moreApollo Brown takes his “Thirty Eight” instrumentals to an NYC Park for Quelle Chris, Cav, Ras Kass, Has-Lo, and yU to cypher to. Join the table as they let loose rhymes over “Cellophane.”
Read moreJD chops it up with Hot 97’s Miss Info.
Read moreRaekwon drops the latest installment of his throwback series where he drops a verse on The Isley Brothers’ classic “Footsteps In The Dark”. Take a listen below.
Read moreGet your tickets for Kevin Gates “By Any Means” tour with Taylor Gang’s Chevy Woods here.
Read moreFollowing the success of “My 1st Chemistry Set”, Mass Appeal’s very own, Boldy James, is releasing his first single “Crunchin” off of his upcoming mixtape Trapper’s Alley 2 — dropping mid September. “Crunchin” is now available for download on iTunes! Since the signing announcement with Nas’ newly launched label Mass Appeal Records, Boldy James has been working on his project with artists such as Nas, Mac Miller and more. Boldy James will also be featured in the Mass Appeal Vol. I compilation that is set to release on September 2.
Read moreRobin Thicke performs “Get Her Back” off his new album “Paula” live on Jimmy Kimmel. Hit the jump for performances of “Lock The Door” and “Blurred Lines”.
Read moreExclusive in-depth interview with Grammy Winning/ MultiPlatinum selling producers who’ve worked with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jay Z, Drake, Nas, Pink, Kendrick Lamar, Lecrae, The Clipse, and most recently produced Aloe Blacc’s album Lift Your Spirit. In part 1 DJ Khalil and Pranam ‘Chin’ Injeti talk to Nick Huff Barili about how they built choir for Aloe Blacc ‘s anthem The Man. Tune in next week for more with DJ Khalil.
Read moreLil Durk’s “Signed to the Streets 2” mixtape hits the internet this Friday, July 4.
Read morePre-order Ariana Grande’s upcoming album “My Everything” on iTunes now and get “Break Free” instantly.
Read moreOver four years have passed since the release of Craig David’s last album Signed Sealed Delivered, but the UK crooner has made his return with a new single titled “Cold.” As just a taster of things to come, the offering is a rejuvenated version of the R&B sound Craig has created over the past decade, which is likely to continue over the next few months. Look out for his “Following My Intuition” LP to be out in 2014.
Read moreSt.Louis rapper and former 106th & Park freestyle champion Tef Poe joins forces with Chicago based producer Dave The King to birth what is a considered an open letter to Brad Jordan also known as the famed Houston Texas hip hop legend “Scarface”. This is a unapologetic rap record that dabbles deeply into the art of story telling. Tef Poe touches on a wide range of subjects and offers us a dosage of honesty that is often neglected in most rap songs today. The concept of this record speaks for itself as Tef Poe bleeds his heart out and begs for the return of “reality rap”. This is “Dear Mr.Scarface” we hope you enjoy it. Music video coming soon!
Read moreHere is a new cut off Hodgy Beats & Left Brain’s “INSA” project, which is due to release July 4. Listen below.
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