Produced by Oz Gii gets back to his Bahamian roots on this funky new single, which features Lina, and is titled “Yean Never Seen.” It’s some straight island music to keep you warm during this frigid time of year. Has me itching to hit Club Waterloo down in Nassua. Yean know about that, did ya?…
Author: Andrew Barber
Big Sean Drops New Video & My Thoughts On His Album
Last week I was out in LA for the Grammys, and was able to attend the listening session for Big Sean’s new album, Dark Sky Paradise, in the theater room at the Soho House in West Hollywood. I was running around like crazy, so I didn’t have much time to write about the album while…
Video: Joey Bada$$ f/ BJ The Chicago Kid – Like Me
One of the standout tracks from Joey’s B4.DA.$$ album gets a cinematic video (no pun intended), and it just so happens to feature BJ The Chicago Kid on the hook. The song is too dope, and the video is riveting. Check that up above.
Video: Slum Village f/ Rosewood 2055 – E(I)GO
Something new from Detroit stalwarts, Slum Village. Who drop this new video in honor of Dilla Day. This new clip features Rosewood 2055, and really brings the track to life. Be sure to check out the SV fam when they swing through your town on tour with Pete Rock: Slum Village & Pete Rock Tour…
ACE B8gie f/ Gzus Piece – Sweet Nothing
Produced by I.B.C.L.A.S.S.I.C. Clash of the titans, right here, as B8gie and Gzus Piece connect for a big W on “Sweet Nothing.” The good thing is we have nothing but good things to say about this sweet release, which features both talents trading bars in a cool, calm yet technical manner. Nothing from nothing leaves…
Hannibal Buress, King Louie & Vic Mensa Show Support To Chance The Rapper’s ‘#OpenMike’
Chance The Rapper continues to be a torchbearer for uplifting Chicago youth, as earlier this week he hosted his first #OpenMike series alongside Young Chicago Authors, which highlights and promotes artistry for young adults and high school students. The event is titled #OpenMike in honor of Chance’s mentor and friend, Brother Mike, who brought Chance…
Listen To Kanye West’s Interview with Ryan Seacrest
Kanye West called up Ryan Seacrest this morning to clear the air on all of the current events he’s involved in. Whether it be Grammy night or his impending adidas release that happens later this week. He talks about possibly working with Taylor Swift, his thoughts on the Grammys, the genius of Beck, his Grammy…
Questlove Shares Unreleased Footage of J Dilla & Common Working on ‘Electric Circus’
Okay, so the day is almost over, but we finished this post just in time to show the love it deserved. It’s hard to believe that it has been nine years since the passing of J Dilla. Almost a clean decade. It’s scary how quickly time moves on. Thinking back 10 years, my life was…
Frank Leone f/ Saba – Toad Vision
Is “Toad Vision” like the frog eyes lens? Or perhaps more like a bubble eye Benz? You might not even get those references, but whatever man. Here’s a new single from Frank’s long-awaited and always-a-work-in-progress album, EnterWILD. It features Saba. They’re both seeing 20/20 vision here.
Brill f/ Taylor Bennett – I’m Ready
Produced by Steve “Stone” Huff SaveMoney crooner Brill grabs a Bennett Boy for this slow-rolling new single titled “I’m Ready.” Hey, you know what they say: if you stay ready, you don’t gotta get ready. So enjoy this radio-ready release from Taylor and Brill below.