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Actor/Rapper Rick Gonzalez teams up with Paul Haymon of Phli’Kidd Productions to film “The Real” in Chicago’s historic Pilsen neighborhood. “The Real” music video is inspired by the work of critically acclaimed Chicago photographer, Paul D’amato who photographed Pilsen for over 14 years.
Read moreIlla J’s new single “Universe” is produced by Potatohead People and will appear on his forthcoming self-titled album (out Oct 2nd on Bastard Jazz Recordings). Cop “Universe” now on iTunes.
Read moreJames returns with a visual for his latest single, “Palm Trees”.
Read moreThe Big Homie Trick Trick explains this as his OWN way of doing what he loves. after taking to his social media about pre arranging and producing for entities other than the desire to make good music, Trick Trick has broken the chain. “Finally” a sound unfamiliar to the basic hip hop scene called “MAINSTREAM” The Big guy displays alongside his agressive delivery, WORDPLAY! with his brother, “Diezel” killing the last verse, The Hometown hero’s have without a doubt, delivered a classic. “Outlaw” was produced and composed by Trick Trick with the help of his live band “GSM” Ari May (Bass) Kyle Tucker (Drums) Justin Burell (keyboards) and DeSabata (Lead Gtr). This Music Video directed and filmed by Nes of Ghanivision and Trick Trick. A Sqwadvision Films Production
Read moreHailing from Dublin with a tattooed tribute to MF DOOM on his leg, eloquent Irish rapper Rejjie Snow delivers his first single of the summer today. “All Around The World” finds Snow floating over a hazy, melancholic production by Chance the Rapper affiliate Cam O’bi, and spitting lovey-dovey sweet nothings one second and less-settling thoughts the next. “For most people, the illusion of intimacy is enough, but I planted the seed already,” he explained to The FADER. “This song is just about love and death, like it’s weird ’cause lately it’s like I can see everything but only at a distance. This reflects that mood.” Rejjie Snow’s “All Around The World” is out now on iTunes via Honeymoon.
Read moreHere’s another song from “Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone”, which is due out July 10th.
Read moreAfter 9 years in the hip hop game and several colabs with the biggest artists Dubb is still determined to become a mainstream artist in hip hop. Check out one of the most honest interviews you will ever see.
Read moreXXL presents Washington D.C.’s own Shy Glizzy. After the success of his mixtapes ‘Law 3’ and ‘Young Jefe,’ the 22-year-old seems to be off to an impeccable start. The Glizzy Gang leader is currently prepping an EP, to be released through 300 Distribution this summer. Check out his #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 Glizzy’s profile down bottom.
Read moreR&B artist Tinashe drops the visual for “Cold Sweat” off her album “Aquarius”.
Read moreTrey Songz stops through to discuss his tour with Chris Brown, “Slow Motion” becoming the 4th #1 single of his current album, crazy things his fans have done and much more with The Breakfast Club.
Read more“Petestrumentals 2” conjures memories of BBQ cookouts and 70s Blaxploitation scores, rattling summer jeep cruises and blunted Jamaican vacations. There’s a gorgeous requiem to Dilla (“Dilla Bounce (R.I.P),” where the originator pays tribute to the prodigy. You see the full range of Rock’s gifts on display: the meticulously chopped horns, unquantized drums, and air raid sirens. It contains the emotion of a thousand eulogies. No record can’t be resurrected. There’s no sub-genre or era that can’t be converted into Rock’s singular brand of soul. His music is the closest thing we’ll ever get to a time-traveling DeLorean, effortlessly shifting between past, present, and future. For the last 20 years, hip-hop heads have argued over the best Pete Rock original productions and remixes. Is it “They Reminisce Over You” or the “Shut ‘Em Down Remix?” Do you prefer Soul Survivor or the first Petestrumentals, his work with INI or the UN? His catalogue can’t be compressed into a bio; you need a book. This is the latest chapter—an even 20 slaps and rhythmic levitations. It’s Pete Rock at his best, accelerating and kicking cosmic slop, extending wishes, hope, love, gritty drums and eternal wonder. Petestrumentals 2 by Pete Rock
Read moreAnother week, another banger from Russ! Stream/download below.
Read moreHere’s the full version off Bilal’s Kendrick Lamar assisted new single “Money Over Love”. Taken from the soul singer’s upcoming album “Another Life”, which will be produced in its entirety by Adrian Younge.
Read moreKehlani, Iamsu!, G-Eazy and Lil B join forces on the P-Lo-produced “Champion”. Take a listen below.
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