Lupe recently paid a visit to Shade 45 to chop it up with DJ Whoo Kid about a few things including his new album, Kanye West and his track “Chopper” — a collaboration with Buk of Pyschodrama, Billy Blue, Trouble, Glasses Malone, Trae Tha Truth and Fam-Lay. Excited for Testuo & Youth yet? We are….
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Mixtape: King Louie – Drilluminati 2
King Louie brings it full circle to where it all started with Drilluminati 2. The phrase drill, which is largely considered a bad word now, was coined by Louie’s dear friend Pac Man, and their Eastside crew, so Louie is using this project as an opportunity to let everyone know who created the drill sound….
Video: Cap 1 – Front Door, Back Door
Directed by Sharod Marcus Simpson. Produced by Zaytoven. After connecting for “Extras”, Cap and Zaytoven link again for “Front Door, Back Door”. Check out the track and it’s official video above. Cap’s new project, Caviar Dreams, drops January 14th. Related: Cap 1 – Hittaz [Prod. by Paris Beuller]
King Louie – Drilluminati 2 [Cover Art + Tracklist]
Today, King Louie is dropping his highly anticipated and long-awaited mixtape, Drilluminati 2. Last December, Lou dropped the first installment of his Drilluminati series, and it’s since looked upon as one of the finest pieces of work in his catalog. Part two is looking to match, if not dominate, the first edition, with 11 total…
Video: Chance The Rapper Premieres New Song At Art Basel
“They say I’m saving my city, I say I’m staying for good/They screamin’ Chano for mayor, I’m thinkin’ maybe I should” Wow, this sounds pretty insane right here. Chance’s next project is set to be called Social Experiment (or at least that’s the rumor), and a couple of weeks back he performed at Basel Castle…
Sir Michael Rocks – Memo
Sir Mike’s back — did you get the memo? If not, now you know. Michael’s new single just hit iTunes via Blended Babies Music Group and it’s just what you want from the former Cool Kid. Mike previewed this joint live earlier this year, so it’s good to hear it the way it’s meant to…
Video: Elliott Wilson Interviews R. Kelly For #CRWN [Pt. 2]
CRWN x R. Kelly, Ep. 2: Jay Z, Tupac and ‘Trapped In The Closet’ from CRWN on Myspace. The Pied Piper was the most recent guest on Elliott Wilson’s #CRWN live audience interview series, which happens every few months in NYC. In part two of their series, they discuss his potential work with 2Pac before…
Video: Louis Farrakhan Comes To The Defense Of Kanye West
Farrakhan comes to the defense of Kanye West in response to the ADL (Anti-Defamation League), who weren’t happy with Kanye’s comments about classism. Here, Farrakhan has some choice words for those involved, and lets Kanye know that he has his full support.
Video: Alex Wiley – The Woods
Directed by VisualMecca. Produced Hippie Sabotage. Big Alex W takes us on a bugged out acid trip to the forest in his new clip for “The Woods.” Psychedelic foliage, a brush band and women of the wilderness. I’m guessing this is what an acid flashback looks like via YouTube. Grab his latest project, Club Wiley,…
Yay Diego f/ Giani Bread – Never Turn Down
A DJ Victoriouz Exclusive Victoriouz is stamping this one as a hit, so if he says it’s a hit, then you better pay attention. Here Yay and Giani proclaim they’re never turning down, and after listening I’d have to agree with them. Turn this one up to 10.