Janet Jackson – No Sleeep [Stream]
Janet’s new single “No Sleeep” drops at midnight on iTunes.
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XXL Freshman 2015: Tink Freestyle + Profile [Video]
XXL presents Chicago’s own Tink. After signing with Timbaland’s Mosley Music Group in 2014, the 20-year-old has already nabbed collaborations with André 3000, Jay Z and Rick Ross. She’s currently prepping her debut album, ‘Think Tink.’ Check out her #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. Check out Tink’s profile after the jump.
Read moreConverse Rubber Tracks: Stephen Marley @ Tuff Gong Studio [Video]
tephen Marley knows that the experience at Jamaica’s Tuff Gong Studio is about more than just equipment or acoustics. The energy and spirit of the studio’s legendary past lives on in the sounds of the present – influencing and inspiring every musician who walks through its doors. Converse Rubber Tracks is offering free recording sessions at Tuff Gong Studio to emerging musicians around the world. Selected artists will travel to Kingston to record at the iconic studio.
Read moreRun The Jewels Talk Killer Mike Running For Office, Lyrical Breakdown Of “Early” + Global Tour [Video]
Two of the voices in hip hop that still have a very strong presence in that gray area where social injustice, cultural responsibility and good music meet stopped by Sway in the Morning to touch on all three plus some. We are talking about none other than Killer Mike and El-P, better known by adoring fans as Run The Jewels. The talented duo took time to discuss the motivation behind Killer Mike wanting to run for office in Atlanta, his appearance on Bill Maher plus the Rachel Dolezal situation while trying to spark actionable steps away from apathy and more towards the responsibility of creating change. But, don’t think the music was ignored in any way as they broke down the lyrics to “Early” and shared news of an international tour that boasts more than 40 dates between festivals in the UK to a city near you. You can check out the full tour schedule and ticket info here.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 22.06.15
Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heavy hit after heavy hit – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Pac Div – Sun Down (Girls Night Out) Playlist Statik Selektah feat. Action Bronson & Joey Bada$$ – Beautiful Life Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge feat. Raekwon – Let The Record Spin Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge feat. Vince Staples – Get The Money ASAP Rocky feat. James Fauntleroy – Westside Highway Selena Gomez feat. ASAP Rocky – Good For You Jidenna feat. Kendrick Lamar – Classic Man (Remix) **Record Of The Day** Pac Div – Sun Down (Girls Night Out) **Bongloid’s “New Jack Blends Vol. 1” Mix** Artz & Craft – Surely Guy – Teddy’s Jam Riff – Judy Had A Boyfriend Bubba – I like Your Style Joe Public – Live And Learn Tammy Lucas & Teddy Riley – Is It Good To You Bell Biv DeVoe – Do Me Guy – Groove Me Keith Sweat – I Want Her Ready For The World – Yo, That’s A Lot Of Body R. Kelly & Public Announcement – She’s Loving Me Basic Black – Whatever it takes Today – Why you get funky on Me Johnny Gill – Rub You The Right Way Today – I Got The Feeling Jodeci – My Phone Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreDevin Miles – Millions [Stream]
Devin Miles drops off a new loosie called “Millions”. Christo on the beat. Check it out below.
Read moreKing Los feat. Mark Battles – King [Stream]
This will most likely appear on King Los’ forthcoming LP, “God Money War”. Radio rip for now. Listen below.
Read moreTravi$ Scott – Antidote [Stream]
“This is for the real fans!! The real ragers!! This is some vibes for the summer…. This isn’t on “Rodeo”….. It’s coming soon.” – Travi$ Scott
Read moreVince Staples – Summertime ’06 [Album Stream]
Vince Staples let’s us hear his new album “Summertime ’06” one week ahead of it’s scheduled release on June 30th. Production is handled by No I.D., DJ Dahi, Clams Casino and Christian Rich. Take a listen below. The album begins with “Ramona Park Legend, Pt. 1,” where woozy, tropical wa-wa guitar, sporadic snares and bass kicks blend with the peaceful sounds of seagulls screeching and waves ebbing and flowing—only to be pierced by a single gunshot. Welcome to Long Beach, Calif., Staples’ hometown. But Summertime ’06 is no sunny “Summertime In The LBC.” “We love our neighborhood, so all my brothers bang the hood / I never vote for presidents / the presidents that change the hood / is dead and green,” rhymes Staples on the album’s manifesto, “Lift Me Up.” He’s as motivated by money as anyone who’s grown up without it, but he’s also keenly aware of racism and inequality, making him a conflicted young man whose perception is clear as his morality is murky: “Fight between my conscience and the skin that’s on my body, man / I need to fight the power but I need that new Ferrari, man.” On “Get Paid” he runs down a laundry list of things he’s done to do just that, from armed robbery to home invasion. But he punctuates his dirty deeds with a statement about the futility of the paper chase: “Money puttin’ n***** in the Matrix, face it,” and an echo by guest Desi Mo: “Money is the
Read moreGhostface Killah & Adrian Younge feat. Vince Staples – Get The Money [Stream]
GFK and Adrian Younge’s “Twelve Reasons to Die II” hits stores July 10. Pre-order your copy here.
Read morePlanet Asia – Twist One [Stream]
Off of Planet Asia and DJ Fresh’s upcoming release, “The Tonite Show”. July 7 is the date. Stay tuned!
Read moreJidenna feat. Kendrick Lamar – Classic Man (Remix) [Stream]
Jidenna recruits Kendrick Lamar for a remix of his breakout single “Classic Man”. “Wondaland Presents: The Eephus” EP is set to drop August 14th. Pre-order here.
Read moreSelena Gomez feat. ASAP Rocky – Good For You [Stream]
Pop singer Selena Gomez links with ASAP Rocky on her latest single, “Good For You”. Hear it below and grab it on iTunes.
Read moreChance The Rapper, Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment – Rememory (The Ologist 4K Remix) [Stream x Download]
This joint is about the music. When I heard the Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment album Surf last week I was blown away. Man, they brought together 50+ artists to create an amazing work of art. The soul is undeniable. When I heard “Rememory” though it really caught me. Stuck in my head! Few late nights and here you go. My contribution to the addition of the Surf saga. Pays homage to the original, but has its own life. The artwork reflects the music – homage and creation. Bump it, download it, share it with your people. Peace n respect!
Read moreIsaiahThe3rd – Pages x Yami [Stream]
Isaiah’s #SinnerSundays series continues! Hear “Pages” and “Yami” below.
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