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Kendrick Lamar talks about his latest album “DAMN.” and the tour, speaks on the passion and hunger he still has for hip hop, plus speaks on the passing of Prodigy of Mobb Deep. After the jump, Kendrick Lamar stops by the Neighborhood to talk conspiracy theories, buying his sister a car, calling himself the GOAT and a lot more.
Read moreIf you’re searching for some fresh tunes out of the reggae scene, look no further than Chronixx. The 24-year-old Jamaican native is prepping to drop Chronology, the follow up to his 2014 EP, Dread & Terrible. If you don’t recognize the name yet, you likely heard him on the Joey Bada$$ track, “Babylon,” off of April’s release All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. Chronixx has released a collection of singles from his forthcoming album, dropping on July 7, which includes the tracks “Majesty” and “Likes,” and will be touring the U.S. this summer. Chronixx, whose name is Jamar McNaughton, is as embedded into the genre as reggae as you can get, and he basically has it in his genes: he’s the son of the famous reggae singer, Chronicle (Chronixx is a variation of his childhood nickname, “Little Chronicle,” which he inherited from his father). MERRY JANE caught up with the artist for this edition of Deep Weed to talk about his influences, motivations, and his deep relationship with weed—check it out above.
Read more“Desire” is the second single from Chuuwee’s upcoming album “Purgator”, which is set to be released on July 14th. Listen to “Desire” below. Desire by Chuuwee
Read moreTre Capital and Mathaius Young join forces for a new EP, called “Burnin’ Castles”. Stream or download the first single “Walking On Air Pt. II” below.
Read moreProduced by Paten Locke, the song, “Grab Hold,” is a look into the personal lives of The Perceptionists and reveal the tragedies that lead to the team reuniting. Mr. Lif talks about his near death experience crashing in a tour bus and how that made him re-evaluate his life. Akrobatik’s experiences with heart surgery similarly affected his perspective. As they wrestle with their own fates, the duo have learned that you can’t “grab hold of what you can’t control.” Resolution by Mr. Lif & Akrobatik (The Perceptionists) Mr. Lif and Akrobatik’s “Resolution” album drops July 28th. Pre-order your copy here.
Read moreNo I.D. is a Chicago legend, a producer and record exec, who has left indelible marks on the careers of greats like Common, Kanye West, and Jay-Z. Get familiar with his story by checking out these little-known facts.
Read moreSong produced by FranchiseDidit. Video shot by Dance Dailey.
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