Archive for August 2012
Kendrick Lamar x ScHoolBoy Q: “Under The Influence of Music” (Ep. 1) [Video]
August 14, 2012
In Episode 1 of Top Dawg Entertainment’s (TDE) “Under The Influence of Music” tour vlog (i.e. video “blog”), Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q are shown traveling city-to-city, engaging in all kinds mischief and foolishness, and ultimately cutting their own version of Rick Ross’ “Hold Me Back” video.
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R&B/Soul: Vivian Green – “Anything Out There”
August 14, 2012
Slated to be on her upcoming release, “The Green Room,” Vivian Green presents “Anything Out There.” Syrupy sweet and smooth. Rock this when you’re in the chill zone (or when you want to get there). The single is available for download via iTunes now. “The Green Room” will be out on September 25, 2012.
Statik Selektah x Termanology (1982) – “Up Every Night” (Remix) feat. Cory Gunz x Kid Ink
August 14, 2012
This is a remix to “Up Every Night” by 1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology) featuring Cory Gunz and Kid Ink. The original version is on 1982’s album “2012” (available via earlier post here).
STATIK SELEKTAH X TERMANOLOGY – UP EVERY NIGHT (REMIX) FT. CORY GUNZ X KID INK | 2012
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: 1982, Cory Gunz, Kid Ink, Statik Selektah, Termanology, Up Every Night | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: AAries – “Don’t Give It Up”
August 14, 2012
Coming soon on the “Reel People Music” release, Philly Twin Sister act AAries blesses us with “Don’t Give It Up.” You can stream it right here for now. The release date for “Reel People Music” is August 17, 2012 (days away; so, we won’t be waiting long).
Statik Selektah – “Something Special” feat. Termanology x Ea$y Money
August 14, 2012
Here is the first leak from “Extended Play“ – Statik Selektah’s upcoming solo release. The track is called “Something Special” and features Termanology and Ea$y Money.
DOWNLOAD: STATIK SELEKTAH – SOMETHING SPECIAL FT. TERMANOLOGY X EA$Y MONEY
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Uptown XO – “Errybody” (Prod. AB The Pro) [Video]
August 14, 2012
Uptown XO (of Diamond District) is back with “Errybody” (produced by AB The Pro), a track from the upcoming mixtape entitled “The Color Gray” (due out October 1, 2012). The lyricism on this is nice…but that beat…will make you bounce. Promise!
Slaughterhouse’s ‘Complex’ Feelings (Video)
August 14, 2012
Complex.com’s “30 Rappers in Their Thirties” list has set off a tidal wave of feelings with Slaughterhouse. It’s okay to chuckle as we ride it out with Joe Budden, Royce da 5’9, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I; because these fools are hilarious! Feel their “pain.” Share it. Grow from the experience. Hahahaaa.
Posted in Comedy, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Complex, Complex.com, Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9, SlaughterHouse | No Comments »
Stu Bangas x Vanderslice – “Casino Royale” Ft. Apathy x Blacastan (Video)
August 14, 2012
Hard rhymes and soft Honeyz… shot at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Vegas… You’re already in, right? But on top of all that, this song and video for “Casino Royale” is worthy! Apathy and Blacastan going HARD (that line about feeding fetuses fetuses… whoa) on a quality beat make it so. The song is on “Diggaz With Attitude” – a full-length 17-track release from Stu Bangas and Vanderslice – is due out August 28, 2012. But you can pre-order it via iTunes.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: APATHY, Blacastan, Diggaz With Attiude, Stu Bangas, VAnderslice | 1 Comment »
J Dilla – “Rebirth Is Necessary” feat. Tone Plummer x Mr Wrong (Video)
August 14, 2012
The “Rebirth Of Detroit” by the late Detroit great J Dilla is IN STORES NOW (available at FatBeats). This video for his cut “Rebirth Is Necessary” (featuring Tone Plummer and Mr. Wrong) has a rough look to it. But listening to the song, it feels right. Points to Ron Moe and Dirtty Ratt (of Ghosttown Entertainment) for the shot selections, and Rowe Shot Me for the edit, and for keeping the look grimy while embodying a sense of urgency…in keeping with the gritty feel and duress inherent in the song. Respect!
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R&B: Sterling Simms – “Tell Her Again” feat. Meek Mill (Video)
August 14, 2012
Sterling Simms channels Barrington Levy (see “Murderer”) for this hot joint “Tell Her Again” (featuring Meek Mill). The song will likely appear on the forthcoming Sterling Simms debut album, “TGWKS (The Girl Who Kissed Sterling).” Much to love about this video: EYE CANDY (whew)… how they shot Simms walking through a graveyard like he’s gone literally kill the p*ssy… even the sick biking (peep the “one way” sign on the bottom of the ATV)! Don’t understand all the profanity in what would otherwise be a very good R&B record but it is what it is…
Slaughterhouse Learning From Eminem All The Time (Video)
August 14, 2012
“[All of us are] humble enough to know the appropriate time ‘to be a sponge’.” Who said that? Joe Budden! Yeah…really. He used the words ‘humble’ AND (later in the clip) ‘blessed.’ But seriously, check this video. The vets that comprise Slaughterhouse seem ready to learn from… and grind like… Eminem. Good clip.
Russian Interview (Producer/Artist)
August 14, 2012
This morning we talk to Russian the lead producer from Head Concussion Records and we find out how this ‘young-aged’ man has managed to stay in the league of successful professionals in Jamaica. He tells us about dealing with local artists trying to get signed to the label, the beginning of becoming an artist himself which included voicing a combination with Konshens. Russian credits the work ethic of himself and Vybz Kartel for their success thus far and salutes the other producers in the reggae industry who are also helping to keep ‘Reggae’ alive just as much as Dancehall.
Follow him on Twitter: @RussianHCR
Posted in Dancehall, Reggae | Tags: Atlanta, daflavaradio.com, DJ, Gambia, Interview, Jah Prince, Kenya, Live, Mix, Radio | No Comments »
Havoc – “Separated” (Real From The Fake) [Video)
August 14, 2012
Havoc releases the official video to one of the most controversial songs a number of Mobb Deep fans have been speaking on throughout the hip hop community called “Separated (Real From The Fake)” which is a not so subtle diss to his former partner in rhyme Prodigy. I’m sure Havoc has more to say regarding their beef when his upcoming EP entitled “13” is released in the near future.
HAVOC – SEPARATED (REAL FROM THE FAKE)
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Studio Session: Raekwon Speaks On ‘The Purple Tape’ With The J.u.s.t.i.c.e. League (Video)
August 14, 2012
This is part 2 of the video we posted a week ago showing Raekwon The Chef working in the studio with production trio The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League at Tree Sounds studios in Atlanta. In this particular segment Raekwon shares some stories & drops a few little known jewels about his classic album ‘Only Built For Cuban Linx’ aka ‘The Purple Tape’ including who was the first to rock the luxury Jesus pieces back in the day.
WATCH: RAEKWON IN THE STUDIO WITH THE J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (PART ONE)
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Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Videos | Tags: Justice LEague, Raekwon, Studio session, STUDIO SESSIONS, TREE SOUNDS | No Comments »
Rhyme Recka – “The Gaza Strip” (Video)
August 13, 2012
Yessir! Rhyme Recka gets gritty on “The Gaza Strip.” Peep the video, and be on the lookout for an LP later this year from the Wu-tang Killah Bee affiliate – entitled “T.A.R.X. 2.0 (The Steroid Version).” Follow @RhymeRecka on Twitter to stay in the loop!
Kida – “3 Rings”
August 13, 2012
The West Coast Inglewood homie Kida is back after ‘a hiatus’ (as he said in this cut) with his own flip on Rick Ross’s “3 Kings” record called “3 Rings.” Last we heard (and posted on here) from this brother was “The Re-Up.” Haven’t heard or read anything yet about the pending release of Kida’s LP “Long Story Short” or whether this track will be on it. But we can enjoy this track in the meantime.
DOWNLOAD: KIDA – 3 RINGS
Jean Grae Refuses To ‘Camouflage’ Who She Is In Order To ‘Fit In’ (Video)
August 13, 2012
Known throughout Hip-Hop’s underground as “The Cameo Queen,” indy emcee extraordinaire Jean Grae (born Tsidi Ibrahim) was the first female to feature on the “I Don’t Camouflage” series. Daughter to South African Jazz musicians Sathima Bea Benjamin and Abdullah Ibrahim, Jean Grae shares her childhood memories (growing up in New York City), her cultural influences from her family and race, her take on this generation, and how she simply CANNOT blend in.
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Ab-Soul – “Black Lip Bastard” (Black Hippy Remix) feat. Kendrick Lamar x Jay Rock x ScHoolboy Q [Video]
August 13, 2012
Rocksmith Clothing and Top Dawg Entertainment bring us the video for Ab-Soul’s “Black Lip Bastard” (Black Hippy Remix). Grimy! The song and video features his Black Hippy crew mates Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, and ScHoolboy Q. The single appears on Ab-Soul’s 17-song album, “Control System” (available now via iTunes). With this album, Ab-Soul is the last Black Hippy to go solo.
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Comedy: Michael Blackson Goes In On Team USA To Revenge Nigeria (Video)
August 13, 2012
North Philly (by way of Africa) comedian Michael Blackson goes in on Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, & other members of Olympic team USA for their record breaking win to embarrass Nigeria 156-73 during the Olympics last week. Team USA eventually won it all over Spain yesterday to receive gold medals, but Michael Blackson is not letting them off too easy with his comedic insults. Shouts to RealtalkNY for the heads up. Now check out the video you ‘Mudda Suckaz’!!!…
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Posted in Comedy, Sports, Videos | Tags: Michael Blackson, Nigeria, North Philly, Olympics, TEAM USA | 1 Comment »
R&B: Arlissa – “Hard To Love Somebody†feat. Nas (Video)
August 13, 2012
South London’s Arlissa sings with an old soul, though she is not even out of her teens. She’s about to be major though. With a Nas co-sign? Come on. I need not say any more. The video for the remake of Arlissa’s single “Hard To Love Somebody†(due out on iTunes September 30, 2012) provides visuals for the good music she and Nas made. Shout out to This Is RnB for the scoop on this hotness.
