After hearing that 'Ridin' leak years back, I'm always game for Lana Del Rey and Rocky collabs. This one had a drugged out vibe to me - I loved the Flacko verses. Rey's voice blended well with the Harlem artist's style too - I hope...
Ooooweee, love me some fresh J.I.D. (that rhymed, did you see that!?). The Dreamville MC spits lava over this wonky instrumental - it's not even fair at this point. J's skills set is already years ahead most spitters his age; if you're still sleeping get...
This was expected. After becoming one of the year's biggest bangers it's no surprise to see 'Magnolia' getting the video treatment. Still can't believe Hov shouted this out on Twitter. Insane. Shouts to Pi'erre Bourne on the beat of course! image via Playboi Carti &...
Stizzy season has arrived, friends. The Boston MC's latest effort One Night Only will be released July 12th! This single celebrates the news and is nasty, vintage Stizz. Clean flow complete with that cool voice. Gotta show love to Tee-Watt on the production too. Shit...
Gucci and his 1017 signee 'Ralo' just dropped a collab mixtape titled Ralo LaFlare. This banger was my top cut from the project. Beat is nice - bumps in the whip for sure (obligatory shouts to Feefo). Definitely a party track too, backpackers might wanna...
YES! YES! YES! Statik is back! And with some A-list features. I mean, his eighth studio album (aptly titled 8) is dropping soon so we have to roll out all the stops right? Production on this joint is straight cinematic. Incredibly anxious for this record...
Run them jewels fast, boy! Mikey and El have blessed us with some brand new visuals. That animation (or is it claymation? who knows!) was insane. Lookin' like Wallace and Gromit on acid or something. RTJ 3 is available everywhere! If you haven't listened to...
I hope y'all are enjoying 4:44 as much as I am. What a fantastic album. Hov really is groundbreaking, even 30 years into his career. This video was also of high quality, that animation tho. Would love to see more videos from this project -...
Loooove when K.A.A.N. spits over soulful sh*t like this. Rarely disappoints. At this point, I don't even know different ways to recommend this MC to you. His flow is lightning fast and versatile, he's continuing to grow as a writer in leaps and bounds, and...
Weezy just dropped a new EP called In Tune We Trust. Here's a track from it. Jeezy definitely had the best verse in my eyes, his voice is timeless. Wayne maybe could have used a little less autotune, but I respect it nonetheless. CARTER V...
New England in the house! Massachusetts legend 'Termanology' released this freestyle over Kendrick Lamar's 'Feel' and I thought it was worthy of posting on the good ol' site. Like most of his tracks, Term zones in and really brings it in the lyrics department. Sounwave...
How is East this consistent? It's almost too much. Remarkable, really. The Harlem star spits stupid on this classic East Coast beat, props to Mr. Authentic for his talents on the production. Paranoia where you at!? The game needs that fire! Mass Appeal you done...
More U.K. hip hop for our listening pleasure. On this episode, we're highlighting youngster AJ Tracey, who has already turned heads with his relentless flow and deep arsenal of bars. 'False 9' exemplifies these traits tenfold - lotta potential in this guy. image via AJ Tracey -...
Sheesh. This might be one of Trapo's best songs YET. Has a chill vibe, but the lyrics are still tight. Showcases the young artist's unique style and genuine rap potential. That instrumental was smooth too. Looks to Mykal Riley on the beat. image via Trapo - Benny...
Banger from the Milwaukee kid. Consistent with the singles recently - maybe an album or new project is on the way? DARR has become one of my young MCs to watch so that would be awesome. In the mean time, I'm gonna bump this repeatedly....
Have you ever listened to Portland, OR's 'Myke Bogan?' If you haven't, you're sleeping. Freshen up with these. Big hopes for an album or project in 2017, feel like it could really give him a lotta exposure. image via Myke Bogan & Rightful photographer -...
OH DAMN THIS IS THE SECOND SONG! In a different league. Been a Tyler fan forever but this is just insane. The growth, the production value, the sultry smoothness - THIS IS F*CKIN' INSANE! What a contrast to 'Who Dat Boy.' This serves as the...
Well, Tyler is OFFICIALLY BACK! And with a Rocky collaboration nonetheless. This sh*t is hard as hell. That beat is so layered, so textured - grade-A skills behind the boards once again from the West Coast phenom. Scum Fuck Flower Boy is out next month!...
Name: The Burn Unit. Members: Statik Selektah, Smoke DZA, Young Roddy and Trademark da Skydiver. Purpose: To make amazing hip hop (you heard that beat, right?). Soul music. Shouts to Babygrande. "Big clouds like there's storm coming." Sheesh. image via Statik Selektah & Serato - Benny P...