Danny Matos – Everything [Audio]

New York rapper Danny Matos is an open book, an artist unafraid to expose his innermost thoughts to the listener no matter how personal or difficult. And he fights with his demons by way of a wicked pen game and swift cadence, especially on his latest track, “Everything,” that again finds him collaborating once again with Surf School producer, Rusty Mack. The two clearly have some serious musical chemistry, as they worked on Matos’ refreshing and gripping EP, ‘The Hangar,’ that dropped in January, along with a string of loosies including “Cope,” and “You Ain’t Better.” You can add “Everything” to that ever-growing list of noteworthy non-album cuts, with its bright and thick instrumental flowing beneath one of Matos’ strongest hooks to date. His sing-song delivery is catchy and moody, a perfect pairing for words of being “fixed” like glue on someone and/or someone against better judgment. The thing about Matos’ lyrics is that we’ve all been there, sometimes whether we like to admit or not. Struggling to let go of what brings you down (but you think is worth it) is never easy. And if you happen to be going through something similar, you can find solace in the fact that you’re not alone. “Everything” is now available for stream and download through all major digital retailers.

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Marley Marl & Craig G Share Favorite New Artists + Speak On The Lost Art Of Freestyling [Video]

There is not one thing in hip hop that wasn’t influenced by Marley Marl and Craig G in some way, shape or form. If it does exist, it’s either a rare phenomenon or wack. These two are responsible for some of the most special records in the catalogue and with that kind of legacy it has to be an honor for newer artists to land on their radar. So we had to find out which newer faces they respect and listen to. A$AP Rocky performances have caught the attention of Craig G and it doesn’t hurt that his name comes from Rakim, so that hip hop history is alive and well everytime he spits that infamous “ASSSSAAAAAAAAP”. On the flipside, who is on Marley Marl’s radar? His pick may shock you, he’s actually a HUGE Wiz Khalifa fan. Of course, the reason we got these legends on the mic was for Soundset, something they didn’t necessarily have much of back then. Festivals having evolved to the point where they are quickly becoming a staple in music, bringing out a crazy variety of fans where race has no place…only the shared love of hip hop. Both pioneers agree it’s an amazing thing to see how the game grows. How many pioneers could freestyle? Probably every single one of them, so it was no surprise when Tracy brought up the fact a lot of these dudes are afraid to go off top. As something so essential to what hip hop is, how

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J. ManifestO – Rumble, Young Man Rumble (Pray For The Bear) [Audio]

“Muhammad Ali was one of the people I grew up idolizing watching old boxing tapes and fights. From his shit talking and flashiness. From his humanitarian acts to his “radical” acts of defiance on behalf of not just the black race but the human race. Ali was polarizing. Ali was an extremely hard worker. Ali did the impossible. Ali effected my life and I was born way after he retired. Ali is something I wanna be when I grow up. Ali had the will. Ali is the GOAT. Side note: I had a whole project with Mitch C Hennessey filled with Ali quotes and interviews that I had on uck for about 4 years, and I was holding on to it. I shouldn’t have. But that’s hind sight. Here is the intro song “Rumble, Young Man (Pray for the Bear)” from that EP. Inspired by his bout w/ and interviews leading up to Sonny Liston. Oh Yeah the EP is Called “Highly Praised”. I probably still wont release it.” – J. ManifestO

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