Rhythm Roulette w/ Daringer [Video]

On the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette, Daringer braves the bins at NYC’s Academy Records to blindly pull three records at random and test his production skills. Best known for his work with Buffalo MCs–and recent Shady Records signees–Westside Gunn and Conway, Griselda Records’ in-house producer didn’t flinch when faced with the folk and disco selects. Instead, he calmly sparked one and, with blunt in hand plus a special guest MC in the booth, cut another wavy gem.

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Flatbush Zombies & Bodega Bamz Interview w/ Montreality [Video]

Flatbush Zombies & Bodega Bamz speak about: – how they’re going to live their life at 86-years-old (0:40) – their Utopia (1:42) – what it means to be Woke (3:33) – our Planet being Sad (4:24) – DragonBall Z characters and sagas (5:36) – their fave. Big Pun verses (6:25) – friendship with A$AP Yams, how Yams brought them together (7:36) – what they have in their Pockets (9:11) – their fave. Disney Princesses (9:50) – the most Romantic things they’ve done (10:58) – why we are here, on Earth (13:08) – the problem with Hip Hop today (15:45)

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Everything You Need To Know About SZA [Video]

SZA has released her debut album CTRL, and holy hell it is pure flames. If you haven’t acquainted yourself with the rising TDE songstress, it’s time to A) listen to her album, and B) get to know a little bit about her. Born in St. Louis and raised in New Jersey, SZA attended historic Columbia High School and dropped out of Delaware State to pursue music. Through a semi-chance encounter, her music found its way to the ears of TDE president Punch, and the rest was history. Watch this short video to learn a bit more about SZA.

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Saga & Thelonious Martin – Where We Live (Brooklyn) [Video]

With their well received collaborative LP ‘Molotov‘ now available, the East Coast/Midwest tag-team of Saga and Thelonious Martin head to the rapper’s stomping grounds of Brooklyn for album’s debut video, “Where We Live (Brooklyn).” Directed by Surf School’s Infamous Oz, the visuals put the heart of the BK on full display as the rapper-producer video hit up some of their favorite spots. That includes getting a lil’ grimy with the local cats at the legendary Gleason’s Gym and, of course, diggin’ in the crates at Black Gold Records. Watching these two hit up Brooklyn landmarks together and just kick it, further proves their chemistry, which is on full display throughout the LP. Of course, anyone can hear that chemistry on “Where We Live (Brooklyn),” which boasts Saga doing what he does best (rap with a purpose) over Martin’s ill flip of Ethel Beatty’s classic, “It’s Your Love.” ‘Molotov’ which boasts features from Freddie Gibbs, Fashawn, and Rapper Big Pooh among others, is now available for stream and download through all major digital retailers via Saga 718/EMPIRE. The record is also available on wax, in a limited edition smoke vinyl configuration, through Coalmine Records.

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