A-Trak feat. Quavo & Lil Yachty – Believe [Audio]

A-Trak is no stranger to Migos and Lil Yachty: they’ve been mainstays at multiple Fool’s Gold Day Off events for years. On their new collaborative cut “Believe,” the chemistry is palpable. Recorded during hangout sessions at Atlanta’s Quality Control studios, the song finds two of the hugest names in rap playfully trading lines like Jadakiss and Styles P in their prime. The result is both intimate and anthemic. From the opening bars, it’s obvious you’ll be hearing this song everywhere. Who ever thought a song about a vacuum could be this catchy?

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Rhythm Roulette w/ DJ Khalil [Video]

For the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette, we met up with DJ Khalil. Khalil is behind some major tracks for superstars like 50 Cent (“I’ll Still Kill”) and Eminem (“Survival”), plus he has a long list of Billboard Hot 100-charting singles. His full discography stretches back almost two decades through his deep roots in the LA hip hop underground, and he’s spent lots of time at to the console alongside Dr. Dre. And he’s still putting out heat. Recently, Khalil produced the A$AP Ferg banger “East Coast,” he has multiple credits on Joey Bada$$’ ‘All Amerikkkan Badass’ (one of 2017’s best albums so far), he did two tracks on Anderson.Paak’s breakout ‘Malibu.’ With that proven track record, we had to see what Khalil could do with the Rhythm Roulette challenge. At Artform Studios in Los Angeles, he picked out some darkside flower power with a Doors album, a Congregation record from the early ’70s and a soul selection from Charles Wright to balance it all out. Because Khalil frequently works with rock samples, it seems like dude got the perfect ingredients. Check out the full video above to hear the head banging instrumental that Khalil chopped up.

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Bun B On Recruiting Big K.R.I.T. For New Album & The Evolution Of Trap Music [Video]

When you think of Bun B, you automatically think Texan legend. Better yet, Hip Hop legend. There is no doubt this former member of trill-setting duo UGK has made a lasting impression on the culture alone, creating timeless hit records. While at South By South West, HipHopDX caught up with Bun B to discuss his new album & Big K.R.I.T.s involvement, the evolution of trap music, social media and his legacy.

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Blacastan, Motif Alumni & David Bars – Rap Is Outta Control Freestyle [Video]

DJ Eclipse welcomed D.I.T.C. affiliates David Bars and Motif Alumni to the show, as well as returning guest Blacastan from The Demigodz. Blacastan dropped a new album with Stu Bangas called “The Uncanny Adventures Of Watson & Holmes”. David Bars will be releasing a free download of his 10-track project that has yet to be titled, followed by a full-length album. Emcee/producer Motif has produced most of the songs on David Bars’ album as well as some recent tracks for O.C. and D.I.T.C. Check out the freestyle video with Blacastan, Motif Alumni, and David Bars.

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