Common’s first annual AAHH! Fest is only a few short days away, and tonight you can begin to prep for Sunday (9/21) as the full line-up with set times has been announced. The bill is absolutely stacked, featuring scheduled performances from Common, Twista, Lupe, Dave Chappelle, J-Hud, De La Soul, MC Lyte, Jay Electronica and…
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Video: Magnum Opus: The Making of Common’s “The Light”
Complex Mag’s Magnum Opus series returns with an oral history of Common’s biggest hit to date (still!) “The Light.” Granted, this track is damn near 15 years old, so some of you might not have been around to know just how big it was at the time — a true breakout moment for Com Sense….
Fredo Santana Announces Release Date For New Album
On Halloween, Fredo Santana returns with yet another project, which he sees as a statement piece: Ain’t No Money Like Trap Money. This comes just a few months after the release of Walking Legend, which is available now. So yes, your prayers have been answered: Fredo Kruger returns on October 31st. Don’t go to sleep.
FSD Giveaway: Sir Michael Rocks @ Reggies 9/22
On Monday, September 22nd, Sir Michael Rocks hits Reggies Rock Club in Chicago for the official BANCO tour stop, presented by 1833. Also on the bill are Shorty K, Robb Bank$ and Pouya. Doors open at 8pm, and its a 17+ soiree. Tickets are on sale now ahead of time for $10 and $12 at…
Sicko Mobb – Trophies
Produced by PD Screw a blue ribbon, we get trophies ’round these parts. And today, Ceno and Trav bless the congregation with the first official leak from their Super Saiyan Vol. 2 mixtape titled “Trophies.” And no, this has nothing to do with the Drake track of the same name. Gotta be an award for…
King Louie x M.T.G. – All The Time
Produced by Leekeleek Louie is lowkey hitting all of his shots right now. He’s on fire. And he continues his 2014 terror by jumping down with MTG for the the haunting “All The Time.” Times up for the non-believers, and this joint is another feather in Lou’s cap this year. MTG isn’t too shabby here…
Father x ILoveMakonnen x Key! – Wrist (Remix) [Prod. by Thelonious Martin, Smoko Ono & Carter Lang]
This. Is. The. Remix. Thelonious Martin, Smoko Ono and Carter Lang join forces as the production three-headed monster to send up a remix of “Wrist” by Father, ILoveMakonnen and Key! What are you waiting on? Go ‘head and whip that wrist to this.
Video: Pugs Atomz – GYCO
Directed by Pugs Atomz. Produced by Japandrew. Nowadays you can’t walk down the street without almost running into someone on their phone, blankly staring at their screens. Hell, I’m guilty of it at damn near all times. Nothing can be missed and everything must be documented. That concert you’re at? Well, you need to film…
Lupe Fiasco f/ Billy Blue – Pu$$y
Produced by Lupe Fiasco As we wait on T&Y, Lupe lets loose a loosie feautring Billy Blue. This one goes out to the P-words out there. Bars galore from Mr. Fiasco. Check it out below.
Chandler London – Planet Dank
Produced by iLLeet Newness from Chandler London, and this comes as the third part to his rap soap opera series. “Ritchie is a stoner and Planet Dank finds our hero making a much needed weed stop.” Eyeballs emoji. Grab it under the cut.