Hip-Hop, Videos | Grubeats’ Hip-Hop Roundup

Posted by on October 22, 2012

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[First off, I’d like to apologize to everyone for the lack of hip-hop delivered by myself over the last couple weeks.  One of those times when the “real job” takes priority over the “dream job”.  I’ve highlighted some of the tracks I’ve missed lately, so although they may be a bit late, they all need to be heard.  Hope you enjoy.  – Grubeats]

Mid tour, Timeflies deliver the latest episode of The Clockumentary. Welcome to the show.

West Coast prodigy, Kendrick Lamar is busy tending to the media as they boast the beauty of his first studio album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city, released today under Top Dawg Ent, Interscope, and Aftermath.  Grab the album on iTunes or head to your local Target and pick up a physical copy of the deluxe edition.  This is one of those albums you’ll show your kids one day (when they’re old enough).

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Feeling froggy once again, Tayyib drops off another loose track featuring fellow Philly-via-Flint native, Gilbere Forte,  for a stunt worthy cruising track.  With a Nintendo inspired beat crafted by 2Astronauts, this is the type of track I’ve been waiting to hear from Tay.

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Newcomer  Nick Ingram lets go a Cuey laced feature entitled, “This Moment”, which is featured on his brand new free album, Chrome Roses.

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While Seattle’s fan base is currently captivated by the success of Macklemore, young preacher, Sol, continues to release very impressive and insightful music.  Amidst his journey in East Africa, Sol continues to write and even record overseas, delivering a new perspective in his music.  Enjoy this one and expect another album coming from the Zilla early in 2013 (hopefully).

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I introduced Devine Carama to FNT a couple weeks back with his final single, “White Girl Lost”,  before the release of his mixtape, It Was Rewritten (A Nas Tribute).  As if the mixtape wasn’t enough, Carama lets loose an additional track, “ADHD Flow”, that reinforces his lyrical artillery.

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KURT has impressed me over and over with his freestyles and remixes over some of the hottest industry hits.  Although this one isn’t hot off the vinyl, I don’t believe it has received the credit it deserves.  With that being said, enjoy this rendition of “Diced Pineapples”.

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Hip-Hop | Devine Carama – White Girl Lost ft. Marcus McClinton

Posted by on September 29, 2012

I recently caught wind of Lexington, Kentucky’s Devine Carama, a young artist deeply rooted to hip-hops core.  With 10 projects under his belt and another just days away, Devine writes and recites to inspire growth and positivity for the greater good.  He has built a respectable resume working with artists and producers signed to some of hip-hop’s truest talent (9th Wonder, 88 Keys, Canibus, etc.), but it’s his music that has me talking about him today.

The forth and final song from his upcoming Nas tribute mixtape, It Was Rewritten, is a twist of Nas’ “Black Girl Lost”.  Carama’s “White Girl Lost“, features Chicago crooner Marcus McClinton and is produced by 2 Mello.  Below is what the man himself had to say about the record;

“This is a song that deals with racial perception. Racism isn’t always based off of hate, but sometimes ignorance. This song tells two stories of a young white girl with misguided perceptions when it comes to their affection for the black male. I’m from Kentucky so I have personally dealt with this situation several times. We as African American men in the south are often viewed in misguided and false perceptions. I wanted to shed light on this particular aspect of racism. At the end of the day don’t judge people off their religion, race, gender, etc. Just get to know people and love or hate them for who they are not what they are.”

DOWNLOAD: Devine Carama – White Girl Lost ft. Marcus McClinton

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