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“Wassup y’all just dropping in to give y’all an update on where we are with the album release & such. (This is part 1 cause I made this video on my phone & someone called halfway through).” Part 2 after the break.
Read moreTorae held a private listening session for a select few to get an early listen to #Entitled in New York City. Here’s your behind the scenes look & listen of what it has to over.
Read moreTorae is back with the with Pete Rock-laced “Get Down” from his forthcoming album, “Entitled”, which is slated for a December 2015 release.
Read moreApollo Brown links with Skyzoo and Torae aka The Barrel Brothers for “Neva Eva” off his most recent project “Grandeur“.
Read moreWhile randomly in the studio DJ Enuff runs into Torae who spits a quick 16 bars on the spot for our Sweet 16 freestyle segment.
Read moreAfter laying down his career goals with “Get It,” Shabaam Sahdeeq enlists three Tri-state bruisers for new single “Men of Respect.” It features Jersey City’s 8thw1 along with Sahdeeq’s fellow Brooklynites Torae and the late PH (aka Pumpkinhead) who tragically passed away earlier this year. “Men of Respect” closes out Sahdeeq’s soon-coming EP, Modern Artillery, and it does so with a celebratory air. That’s partly due to the heat supplied by Big Ape, whose sample-flipping instrumental blends perfectly with DJ Devastate’s scratch-laden hook. Their backdrop makes for a slick complement to the four MCs on the track, each adding their own artistry and batch of charisma. They swap bars about the finer points of fashion, embarrassing their contemporaries, and finding inspiration in seeing Obama in the White House. Its sound may be upbeat, but “Men of Respect” is also a sobering reminder of just how much hip-hop misses PH. That being said, his fans, family, and friends can at least find solace in his work on here and within his rich catalogue. ‘Modern Artillery’ hits all major digital retailers on Oct. 13 via Elite Fleet Records. Limited cassette copies will be available on Oct. 17 (aka Cassette Store Day) while a vinyl pressing is scheduled for the near future.
Read moreApollo Brown was lucky enough to get an early listen to one of the songs from Tor’s upcoming album #Entitled. The song “Clap Sh*t Up” is produced by Nottz & sounds like a monster from this clip.
Read moreTorae is gearing up to release his sophomore album #Entitled & of course he has to call in the best of the best to work on it. Here’s a glimpse into the creation of their newest collaboration. Torae had launched a Kickstarter to finish up his new LP. You can contribute here.
Read moreTorae sits down with Peter Rosenberg and talks Kick Starter, Working with DJ Premier + BK Nets on Real Late!
Read more“I was all set to release this Preemo produced banger “Saturday Night” back in early 2014, then Skyzoo & I both had the time to do Barrel Brothers so I put it on hold. I promised my followers that if we got to 5k in backing on my kickstarter I would release it. Well y’all delivered so as a man of my word, here it is. Enjoy! P.S. We’ve only got 9 full days left to reach out goal & get my new album #Entitled funded, make sure you pitch in to support the dopeness. Thank you!” – Torae
Read moreIf you’re flipping a classic rap sample for a new track, you damn well better do it justice. Well, that’s exactly what we’re getting here on “Panoramic,” the menacing new single from NY duo Dirt Disciples that’ll inspire thoughts about a certain Hip-Hop chef. You have to hand it to one half of this gritty rap tag team, DJ Concept. The Long Island rep provides the listener with a taste of nostalgia while injecting a brooding sensibility via a snarling bassline. His rhyming collaborator is no slouch either, as Elmira, NY’s Rome Clientel bodies his competition with dead-eyed, no-bullshit bars. And you have to love this callback to pro wrestling’s glory days: “The Tito Santana of rap/ Hop the top turnbuckle, wave my arms, drop kick to the back/ Motherf*ckers.” The New York connection only grows stronger with a guest verse from Coney Island native Torae. He closes out the track in high fashion, gritting his teeth and spitting bars reminiscent of Jay Z classic, “So Ghetto.” Dirt Disciples’ “The Ambition” EP impacts October 9th via Soulspazm. In addition to Torae, the project boasts collaborators such as actor/gifted rapper Rick Gonzalez (Coach Carter) and Sacramento indie rap prince, Chuuwee.
Read moreJust a few days after the unfortunate and untimely passing of Sean Price, DJ Eclipse dedicated an entire 3-hour RIOC show to the legacy P. As a member of Heltah Skeltah, Boot Camp Clik, Random Axe, and the Duck Down Music family, Sean was one of the most original and unique individuals in the hip hop community. He was also many great artists’ favorite rapper. In this episode, some of Sean’s closest friends and collaborators called into the show to pay their respects and share memorable stories about the emcee, father, husband, and friend. The callers were Sadat X, Mr. Walt, Tek, Ruste Juxx, DJ Deadeye, 9th Wonder, Khrysis, and Rockness. Please donate here to Sean Price’s family.
Read moreThe living legend R. Kelly stopped by Torae’s show The Tor Guide on Hip Hop Nation to discuss new music, talk legacy, how to stay current with the times & the youth in Chicago. Definitely one for the record books.
Read moreRapsody stopped by Torae’s show The Tor Guide on Hip Hop Nation to discuss new music + drop some bars. With DJ Premier backing the two rhyme slingers be clear, dopeness ensued.
Read moreVic Mensa performs his hit single “U Mad” on Hip Hop Nation’s Tor Guide with Torae.
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