Yasiin Bey, a.k.a Mos Def, has a new project in the works with former Cash Money Records producer Mannie Fresh titled OMFGOD or maybe OMFGODBKNOLA. They recently debuted “Black Jesus” and another record called “Young Love” at a concert in Phoenix but yesterday they liberated the studio version of ”Black Jesus.” Expect the Brooklyn emcee to deliver some thought-provoking verses as…
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “BomBom” [Contest Video]
Recently, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis posted about a video contest for the instrumental to “BomBom”. The deadline is tonight at midnight, so if you missed the announcement, condolences—but this is the type of interactive fan-loving enterprise that pushed the duo into fame and has sustained their relevance ever since. Rather…
Azealia Banks – “No Problems” [Video + Download]
I don’t like to take time to understand hip-hop feuds too much, because if I did, I’d have time to do nothing but read their tweets and let’s be real, “ain’t nobody go time for dat.” But… when the words “with an appearance by Diplo” come into the works,…
Kevin Sinatra – “Perseverance” (Feat. Kendall Elijah)
Virginia – a place known for its small cities and big talent once again has given birth to another (for lack of a better word) legit emcee that with time, of course, will surely join the ranks of VA’s finest. Meet Kevin Sinatra. Hailing from Woodbridge, VA, Kevin, along…
K THEORY’S HOUSE OF MADNESS
Undoubtedly more credible and legitimate than UK psychic-reading con-merchants Sally Morgan (aka Psychic Sally) or Derek “disingenuous” Acorah, San Francisco’s fully fledged boys (as K Theory) give an awe-inspiring experience across a couple of diamond-cutters that carry as much accurate weight as a testimonial based in the absolute truth. K Theorys’ dominating endurance in front of their chosen audio [...]
Rapsody – “Everlasting” (Prod. Khrysis)
Growing up, you’re told not to put all your eggs in one basket, but it’s hard not to hear Rapsody and want to put hip-hop’s fate solely in her hands. And that’s not a half-assed claim, I’ll put all my eggs on it. One of 9th Wonder’s Jamla Records…
Skizzy Mars – Phases [Mixtape]
New York rapper Skizzy Mars released his latest mixtape Phases a couple days ago. After deciding that college wasn’t the route he wanted to pursue he reverted to focusing on his music full time. He Released a few singles, sent them out to blogs, and it was full steam…
Brilliance Uncapped feat. Santigold, B.o.B. & more [Event Preview]
Bored in there? Here’s another paradox of the internet age: we use the very same devices designed to shield us from boredom to express how bored we are. Constantly, apparently. It’s as if the infinite wealth of endlessly-updated information spooling out into the web weren’t enough to keep us…
Shuko – “The House” [Video]
It’s a shame that hip-hop heads tend to have only a U.S.-focused appreciation of that which is dearest to their heart. Ever since the late ’80s/early ’90s, hip-hop has been alive and well overseas. In some arenas, it’s kicking American hip-hop’s butt. Fact. Reppin’ Germany, producer/engineer/publisher Shuko is a hip-hop…
Tyler, the Creator- “IFHY” [Video]
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” It feels so corny to quote The Perks of Being a Wallflower, but it seems that this is the overarching theme in the Los Angeles based Tyler the Creator’s song featuring Pharrell, “IFHY,” and in the track’s accompanying video. The theme is nothing…
King Chip – “Heinous” (Feat. Tezo)
A new record from Cleveland’s King Chip surfaced today. “Heinous” features a guest verse from fellow Cleveland native Tezo. “Heinous,” was originally on EV’s Bitch I’m From Cleveland 3 compilation tape, but King Chip has decided to make it an official single with Tezo for his Clevelafornia mixtape coming later in the year. On his new self-produced…
Earmilk Interview: Paper Diamond
Colorado native Alex Botwin, better known as Paper Diamond, is a man of many hats: label owner, producer, DJ, violinist, extraordinary remixer, creative designer, curator of Elm & Oak Academy, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There seems to be no slowing down for this brilliant artist who…
Airline Jay – “Let Her Choose” (feat. Dao Jones)
New York rapper Airline Jay is a name that might not be familiar to too many people, but is one you’ll definitely need to remember for the future. He already has a couple of mixtapes and a dope remix of Usher’s “Climax” under his belt, and it doesn’t look like he’s stopping at that….
Freeway – “Jungle” [Director's Cut Video]
I’ve been really trying to understand what makes a good performance, and while the answer is somewhat obvious, for me, it’s really come down to the energy and passion of the artist at any given moment. It’s when I see Brodinski and Gesaffelstein each respectively go dance in the…
Future – “No Love” (Prod. by DJ Spinz & Dun Deal)
Future may need love and affection but he “ain’t fell in love with no pu**y.” Auto-tune ambassador and ATL rapper gives us a sneak peak of his forthcoming mixtape, HPG 2 with “No Love.” DJ Spinz and Dun Deal seamlessly meld synths with mellow, trap fashioned pattering drums and…