Shawnna made waves earlier this week when it was reported that the Chicago emcee was denied access to last weekend’s BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta. But it’s way deeper than that. After the news broke about the blocking, Shawnna fired back claiming it was her old label, Disturbing The Peace, who stopped her from attending…
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Video: Logan – My Religion
Directed by J Krown. Produced by Flight. I must say, I love this new trend of rappers dropping new videos and/or songs on their birthdays. It should be a requirement — plus it lets the people know to reach out and wish them a HBD. That being said, tonight we have the world premiere of…
Khori⁴ x ShowYouSuck – Black Guise
Produced Mulatto Beats Some fresh sounds from Khori 4 and ShowYouSuck (who is currently over in Europe on tour.) These guys bring us a new one they’re calling “Black Guise.” Enjoy it, guys.
Big Ish Lo f/ Tree – Salutin’
Produced by Tree Salute me or mute me (c) Ty. This joint is too dope. Project Mayhem member Big Ish Lo grabs frequent collaborator Tree for his new single, “Salutin.” No hook, just straight bars on this one — from two high caliber Chi City emcees. Gotta salute ’em for this.
Common f/ Jay Electronica & Vince Staples – Kingdom (Remix)
After premiering it at both the BET Hip-Hop Awards and the AAHH Fest last week, Common and company finally unleash their “Kingdom (Remix).” With No ID on the beat, Com enlists the services of Vince Staples and Jay Electronica for this highly anticipated remix. A great song just got that much better. Crown them.
Alex Wiley – Sexual Dolphin
Produced by Odd Couple and Carter Lang Sexual dolphin? Okay den. “I’m trying to make rock music,” he writes. “I don’t want rock n’ roll to die. I think Kanye said it best: Rappers are the rock stars right now.” A new loosie from the Closed Sessions family.
Young Chop f/ King 100 James – Some Of Mine
Chop said screw it: I’m getting back on the mic. Today he rolls out this new record featuring his Chop Squad cohort King 100 James. This joint has a nice concept, as Chop is known to do — not some of the time, but all of the time. “Some Of Mine” is below. Spend some…
Video: Nardwuar vs. Flosstradamus
It’s only right that Dem Flosstradamus Boyz collide with Nardwuar for a one-of-a-kind interview. And in true Nardwuar fashion, he makes this an entertaining watch. Watch them square off above.
Icewear Vezzo – Been Ballin
Produced by Vontae Beats Vezzo’s been ballin for a long time. Check the stats — he’s definitely in Detroit’s hall of game. Here he balls out over this new Vontae beat from the A3C festival mixtape. Check out Icewear’s latest below, and don’t forget to ball till you fall.
Video: Dej Loaf – Try Me / We Good
Directed by JerryPHD Detroit Queen, Dej Loaf, is red hot right now. Labels are pursuing her, the blogs are talking — and it appears everyone wants a piece of this young lady at the moment. Well, she makes good on her buzz by dropping this split video for “Try Me/ We Good.” If you’re unfamiliar…