Hip-Hop, Videos | Smoke Again – Chance the Rapper feat. Ab-Soul (Video)

Posted by on April 28, 2013

Nothing better to hype up your already highly anticipated mixtape than a brand new video and a brand new track. Chance had the opportunity to link up with the likes of illRoots (directed the video), Ab-Soul, and Skrillex on his latest trip to LA, and I had the opportunity to hear some of the stories. Let’s just say I hope Chance goes out to LA again soon. The song itself is just another example of why Chance is the next big thing. Chance’s lyrics are on another level, evidenced by “lean all on the square, that’s a fucking rhombus,” as some body who failed geometry, even I could appreciate that line. The video, filmed by the great people of illRoots, is original and awesome, and captures the mood of the song perfectly. Check out the video above and be on the lookout for Acid Rap, April 30th.

Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Grip Grand – GG DOOM! BUT HOW?

Posted by on April 24, 2013

GG DOOMA San Francisco native going by the name, Grip Grand, took it upon himself to use 12 different acapellas from the legendary MF DOOM and remix them into this mixtape. MF DOOM, who is known for not being accepting of remixes of his works, actually posted this up on his Facebook, mind blown. After taking a full listen to the mixtape, I understand why the rapper was ok with these remixed works. The beats do not only sound like classic DOOM, but the other samples used in the tracks leave me wondering if he actually played a part in the production of these. Whether or not he actually did (most likely not), it is really cool to see him support remixes of his works like this.

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Free Download: Grip Grand – GG DOOM! BUT HOW?

Freestyle, Hip-Hop, Videos | XXL Freshman, Logic Signs Deal, Drops New Single & Freestyles for Tim Westwood TV

Posted by on April 20, 2013

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After landing one of the last spots in this years XXL Freshman Top 10, Maryland hot spitter Logic drops off his newest single off his highly anticipated mixtape, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever.  It’s been a glorious few weeks for Logic fans.  Showers of new content.  After wrapping up his first European tour Logic x GRVTY presented the newest episode of Just Another Day: Europe, we saw Logic’s XXL Freshman solo feature, the face of Visionary Music Group announced he had signed a major deal with Def Jam Recordings (empowered to still make the music he wants to make),  he obliterates one of Outkast’s most legendary records (paying respect to the legends) on his new single “Roll Call”, and most recently shares his studio session at Tim Westwood’s crib in London where he takes lyricism to a new level.  In a nutshell, Logic’s non-stop grind is steadily spilling out of the studio into the ears of his fans.  With his forthcoming mixtape, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever, dropping on May 7, Logic is about two months away from being “THAT DUDE” in hip-hop.

Oh, I forgot to mention he also announced another nationwide tour beginning this May.  Grab your tickets before they sell out.

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Hip-Hop, Videos | Chance The Rapper – NaNa (Official Video)

Posted by on April 11, 2013

Chance drops off the fourth and most likely final single due for his upcoming mixtape, ACID RAP. Given $5000 for the video, Chance and Hannibal Burress navigate downtown LA and see what $5000 can get them. The beat is a nice relaxing one that emphasizes Chance’s flow. Big things for Chance in the future. Acid Rap coming to you on the 30th.

Hip-Hop | Jeff Replay & Nick Gray – Know Love [Music Video]

Posted by on March 25, 2013

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After a high octane first single, “Runway” Boston’s next prodigy switches gears and delivers a conscious relationship record with Nick Gray.  Replay’s passion for rollin’ up may put you on a cloud while listening, but don’t let it distract you so much to miss the love train, if that is in fact what you’re searching for. Jeff and Nick’s collective efforts will be showcased on Pilot Nation’s debut mixtape, Expensive Heat, dropping free tomorrow.  For the time being, enjoy “Know Love”.

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Hip-Hop, Videos | Gaines ft. Toki Wright – Livin Right

Posted by on March 5, 2013

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After recently releasing a dope song/video collab with Chance The Rapper, Gaines is back and this time he brings along Rhymesayers signee, Toki Wright. This track was originally featured on Gaines most recent project, Night Crawler: Reloaded. The video was filmed and edited by NeoFilmMovement as was his previous release. Grab the mp3 below or the full mixtape here.

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Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Tayyib Ali – Keystone State Of Mind 2 [Mixtape]

Posted by on March 3, 2013

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At last, we get the long-awaited second installment of Keystone State Of Mind from Philly representative, Tayyib Ali. After releasing a couple sneak peeks such as “Tomorrow” & “Like I Used To” the remaining 16 unreleased tracks are ready for our listening pleasure. Tayyib delivers another well-rounded project that contains only one feature and ton of great productions from the likes of Statik Salektah, 2Astronauts, 6ix, Teddy Roxpin & many more. Tayyib has without-a-doubt progressed as an artist since his previous release nearly 2 years ago. If you’ve been sleeping on him all this time, wake up and get familiar.

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