This afternoon, I was treated to an early listening session of Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city. Kendrick and the good people at TDE and Interscope played bits of the project for a select group at Nike’s L210 Loft in Chicago. We weren’t given any song titles or production credits, and were…
Author: Andrew Barber
Edai f/ King Louie – Instagram Fanatic (Remix)
Produced by Smylez Last week, Edai dropped the original version of “Instagram Fanatic.” The response to the record was so big, that King Louie heard it, loved it, and immediately jumped on the remix. So today we’re happy to premiere to official remix of “Instagram Fanatic.” Look for a video for the record coming very…
Cover Art: Chief Keef – Finally Rich
Third times a charm? It looks the Keef finally decided on his artwork for Finally Rich. Let’s hope this one is final. And I’m finally done with the finally references. Look for this mixtape to drop in the very near future, hosted by DJ Victoriouz and DJ Holiday.
Video: J. Star f/ Twista & Vado – Clap
Produced by Boi-1da We dropped the Mp3 last week, now check out the clip. Round of applause, please.
The Viltzes – The Look Of Love
Simeon Viltz of The Primeridian has decided to embark on a new musical journey — this time with his wife, Krystal. I’ll let him explain this new venture: Last weekend (July 7) Simeon Viltz of The Primeridian and his lovely wife Krystal celebrated their one year wedding anniversary. They decided to spend the special day…
Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Rap Shit
Directed by DGainz. Produced by Young Chop. This is that real rap shit right here.
Video: YP f/ Rockie Fresh – Insane
Directed by GL Joe. Produced by Seyf Life. Both YP and Rockie Fresh have had stellar 2012’s thus far, having both inked major label deals since the top of the year. Pretty insane, right? Well, this video is bonkers. Straight jacket material. Off YP’s Sleepwalking project.
Pics: Lady Gaga Admiring Kendrick Lamar @ Pitchfork
Pics courtesy of Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune Hip-Hop fans were abuzz all weekend about Kendrick Lamar’s set on Sunday. With all the hype surrounding the Cali MC, he was obviously on most fans and critics “must see” lists. When he finally hit the stage on Sunday afternoon, the press/VIP box was at capacity. All eyes were on…
Video: Danny Brown Live @ Pitchfork Music Fest
First and foremost, I have to tip my hat to Pitchfork for putting together such a solid lineup of hip-hop acts at a music festival. A lot of times, rap at these shows is super suspect. But this year the good folks at Pitchfork rangled up a diverse group of rappers, and on Saturday night,…
Video: Schoolboy Q Live @ Pitchfork Music Fest
Saturday afternoon, Cali’s Schoolboy Q smashed Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival. As far as hip-hop is concerned, TDE kind of owned Pitchfork with both Schoolboy and Kendrick Lamar performing. Schoolboy played a rather long set, running through hits including “Hands on the Wheel,” and “Blessed,” which you can watch above.