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Maino and Uncle Murda join Sway in the Morning to speak on their new project “Yellow Tape” and break down aggressive lyrics. After the break, Maino and Uncle Murda perform tracks from “Yellow Tape” on Sway in the Morning.
Read moreIn this hilarious episode of Special Education, Freddie Gibbs sits down with Special to talk about the song that defines him, what he would perform at an old folks home, what he would perform for 3rd graders, the hardest song to write and his favorite person he’s worked with. Which includes singing The Isley Brother’s “Contagious” and shouting out Joe Jackson (GEARY!)
Read moreThe Ugly Heroes are back with the first single off their upcoming LP, “Everything In Between”, which is due out on June 24. Pre-order the album here and stream or download “This World” below. Few things are more ugly or heroic than telling the truth. Life is often bleak, brutal, and over all too swiftly. Leaders are corrupt. Job prospects are limited. Cigarettes and shots of gin rarely lead to a peaceful finish. But between the lunacy and squalor, there exists those who make it all worthwhile: family, friends, and ruthlessly honest artists who remind you that you aren’t alone, shedding light on those dark nights of the soul. As Michigan’s anti-Surgeon General, Red Pill quips: “We may not be the heroes this world needs, we’re definitely not the heroes this world wants, but at least we’re here.” His partners in Ugly Heroes are Chicago MC Verbal Kent, and Detroit producer Apollo Brown. Their sophomore Mello Music Group release, Everything In Between, offers diamonds of wisdom amidst the existential dumpster fire. Everything In Between by Ugly Heroes
Read moreDa Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Tunes Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Havoc x The Alchemist – Maintain (Fuck How You Feel) Playlist Royce Da 5’9″ – Dead Presidents Heads ScHoolboy Q – Groovy Tony **Record Of The Day** Havoc x The Alchemist – Maintain (Fuck How You Feel) Flatbush Zombies – Bounce B.I.C. – Ricky Ricardo Drake feat. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Pop Style Kanye West feat. Sampha – Saint Pablo Fabolous & Jadakiss – Wicked Freestyle Elzhi – Hello!!!!!! **Gilles Peterson’s Phife Dawg Tribute Mix** Download here (right click and save as…)
Read more“Nutshell” is taken from Phife Dawg’s final album “Give Thanks” and it is produced by another fallen hip hop icon: J Dilla. Hear it below.
Read moreMeek Mill tackles Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” and Desiigner’s “Panda” to create “Trap Vibes”. Listen below.
Read moreThis is the intro to Z-Ro’s upcoming project “Drankin & Drivin”. Stay tuned!
Read moreThis week! Dr. Greenthumb chiefs out with Slim Jxmmi from Rae Sremmurd. The conversation is also joined by a few friends to discuss musical influences, blazing, favorite strains, & more!
Read more“I wrote this piece a few months ago. I had so much fun creating this one. It’s a play on time signatures and dramatic textures. A zone out record that really is reminiscent of a “futuristic graduation” if that makes any sense. Enjoy!” – !llmind
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