Oh Lord! XXL just dropped their official XXL Freshmen tape, which is actually a Gangsta Grillz, hosted by DJ Drama and featuring the lot of the 2014 Freshmen. Bibby, Vic and Durk offer up new records, but unfortunately Chano The Great is absent. Either way, there’s some heat on here from a whole gaggle of…
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Emil – Cecile
The artist formerly known as fonz-E Mak returns after a lengthy hiatus with “Cecil” — a dope record with a familiar backdrop. Fonz is no longer going by Fonz, as he’s no known as Emil. Check out his latest and greatest — and official rebirth below. nineteen / TWENTY drops in October.
Amilcar – Dear Pac
Produced by Amilcar & C-Sick On what would’ve been 2Pac’s 43rd birthday (which is hard to believe), Amilcar drops this dedication track in his memory. For this recording he joined forces with C-Sick to craft this poignant letter to the greatest of all time. B-Free & Shavonne Nichole contribute additional vocals. Amilcar is back and…
Hurt Everybody – Transmissions
Produced by Mulatto Beats & Supa Bwe “Transmissions” is a two-part effort by the Hurt Everybody collective. Two songs for the price of none. Be thankful for the blessing. This may or may not appear on their upcoming project, Hurt Everybody EP, which is due out July 4th and includes features from Mick Jenkins, Alex…
Mixtape: DJ V-Dub – Street Order Vol. 1
Presented by Plugged Fella Music Group, AMP & Nation Bizness In an effort to help combat the senseless violence plaguing the city, a group of dedicated individuals have joined forces to put together this compilation highlighting local talent with a message. Blanco Caine, King Louie, Paris Beuller, Wallace “Gator” Bradley, Mikkey Halsted, Bo Deal, Lungz, Lil…
Griffen – Nuffin’
Produced by The Legendary Traxster Griffen and Traxster? You didn’t see that coming did you? Well, it’s here, and they pull it off like it’s nuffin. So effortless. This is yet another look at Griff’s forthcoming album, Ashland Chronicles Vol. 2, dropping on America’s birthday: July 4, 2014. Fireworks. You can hear this new album…
Enstrumental Clothing Presents: “BISHOP”
“You gotta get the ground beneath your feet, partner, get the wind behind your back! …” June 1-6, 71. The Day. Happy Birthday 2Pac. Let’s take it back to 1992 for a second, however. Back to a time when Pac was starring as Bishop in the film Juice. And today, Enstrumental Clothing puts the gas…
Longshot – Some Of Us
Produced by Matt Sibert Week two of Long’s Longshot Leak series. The production from Matt Sibert combines an incredibly smooth piano and guitar sample, reminiscent of old 60’s Jazz lounges, which lays the perfect soundscape for Longshot’s relaxed yet confident flow. The two have not worked together since Matt did most of the production on…
The HoodGeekz f/ Spenzo – I’m Poppin’
A DJ Victoriouz Exclusive The HoodGeekz get it poppin’, literally, alongside Spenzo for this brand new single, “I’m Poppin’.” This is yet another leak from their upcoming mixtape, Pure Legendz, hosted by Victoriouz and DJ Holiday, dropping this summer. Hear them pop off at the lip below.
Nathan Knew x Roy French – Trill AF
Produced by Naughty Gawd After dropping a new EP a few days ago, Nate Knew returns with a joint from his forthcoming album — this one featuring Roy French. What’s triller than being trill, you ask? Being “Trill AF.” It doesn’t get much triller than that. Check out the magic from Nathan and Frenchman below.