Stay Down, Stay True isn’t just a good motto — it’s the title of Detroit represenative Oskee Mariotti’s new project. The eleven-track effort includes contributions from CeeJ of RetroSushi, Y.E. Ali, Dave of FatKidsBrotha, GLC and more. Do yourself a favor and stream/download after the jump.
Month: August 2013
Cover Art: Sasha Go Hard – Nutty World
Sasha is prepping the release of her fourth mixtape, Nutty World, for later this month. DJ Victoriouz is handling hosting duties, and expect collabs with the likes of BJ The Chicago Kid and Odd Couple. This joint looks like it’s gonna be out of this world.
Video: Ray Nitti – Lights Down Low
Directed by PhillyFlyBoy. Produced by Bizness Boi. Take a ride around Milwaukee with Ray Nitti for his new visual, “Lights Down Low”. Light a candle and turn down the lights — word to Teddy P.
Chavis Chandler – Culinary
Produced by Chuck Strangers. Detroit emcee links with Pro Era beatsmith Chuck Strangers for this new joint, which won’t be featured on his forthcoming project titled Darkskinned Jermaine and The Legend Of Leather Britches. Press play and chef it up with Chavis below.
Maya Symone f/ Kembe X – Summertime Chi
Singer/songwriter Maya Symone gives it up for everyone’s favorite time of year in Chicago, the summer. Kembe X lends a helping hand and gives a solid closing verse. This is a nice way to close out the summer.
Giftz – Position Of Power [Cover Art + Tracklist]
With Giftz set to drop his biggest project to date on August 20, it’s only right that they unleash the official cover art and tracklisting with the production credits included. The art direction of the ‘tape was handled by Zeph Farmby who did the cover art you see above and below. Position of Power features…
Tragedy Tha Beast – Love U 2 Death
Produced by Genius Picaso Domestic violence is real. And not the way the RZA described it, either. Here Trag tells a tale of love gone wrong. The art of storytelling.
I.L Will f/ T-Wizz – T.H.O.T.
Lollapalooza might be over, but Thot-A-Palooza is still in full effect. Don’t believe me? Click play. Shouts to DJ Honorz.
Naledge x GLC – Shake Em Up
Here we have a loosie from Naledge’s Brain Power sessions. Brain Power dropped back in early June, and Naledge already has a reloaded version of the album ready for release later in 2013. You can expect this joint and more like it to appear on the re-release. Here, frequent collaborators Naledge Born and the Ism…
Video: 2 Chainz Live @ Lollapalooza
“Feds Watchin” As we mentioned yesterday, Lollapalooza 2013 was super light on the hip-hop side, but 2 Chainz gave the Lolla crowd one last rap performance to close out the weekend — and of course he rocked it. The artist formerly known as Tity Boi even brought out hometown hero Cap 1 to perform their…