Back in July of 2009, Rashid Hadee dropped one of the dopest and most creative projects during my tenure at FSD, 808s & Hadee. The concept album took vocals and beats from Kanye’s game-changing album, 808s & Heartbreak, and flipped them into all new tracks. It was perfectly executed and stayed in my rotation for…
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Dinero Dynasty – All I Know
Produced by Blake Superior The Dynasty’s new project, Local Jokers, is due out later this year, and to coincide with the announcement of that title, they’re giving us a new record. All I know is you need to check it out.
Chance The Rapper Announces ‘Social Experiment’ Tour
After wrapping his current UK tour with Macklemore, Chance The Rapper will return to the states and kick off his first headlining tour. It’s only right, right? The Social Experiment Tour will feature guests DJ Rashad and Spinn and will kick off at the University Of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana on October 25th. Tickets go on…
Video: Lungz – Northside Get The Money
Directed by Nem Perez We got a preview last week, but today they’ve unleashed the video in full form. Click play, get the money, then download Lungz’ new mixtape that dropped just a few minutes ago. In that order.
Vic Spencer – Illusion of Movement
HAPPY TO BIRTHDAY TO VIC SPENCER! Now, just because it’s Vic’s born day doesn’t mean it’s any time to cancel or postpone the Red Button series. The show must go on despite national holidays or Vic holidays. Business is business people, and supply and demand is real. When you see him today, wish that Old…
New Album: Lungz – Inebriation
After weeks of looks, previews, videos and leaks from Lungz’ Inebriation album, we finally get the whole thing delivered to us in a nice package. If you’ve been following the Lungz trail, then you know he has solid joints with the likes of King Louie, Logic, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Saba, Gift, Dizzy Wright and more. The…
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Harold’s
Freddie does it for the hometown on his latest drop alongside Madlib, titled “Harold’s” . If you’re keeping count, this is the second offering from Gibbs and Madlib’s Deeper EP. Nothing like a smooth joint from MadGibbs to kick off fall properly. Purchase the EP here and stream “Harold’s” below. Gibbs and Madlib’s Piñata LP…
Nick Jr. f/ Poitier For Hire – Buddy
Produced by AU Something new from Nick Jr’s Bum Billionaire EP with Poitier For Hire. F all that buddy buddy mess, these two aren’t playing that. Nick has a gaggle of new projects on deck, so enjoy a sample from one of his many courses below.
Video: Psalm One – Need Love Too
Ms. Psalm explores her freaky side in her new clip “Need Love Too.” Video dating is the future, you heard? I’ll let her explain further. In this hilarious clip, we follow Kizzie outside of the status quo through the fantasy world of video dating. We soon learn just how difficult and unusual finding love can…
Video: Ebone Hoodrich Teaches Nicole Richie How To Make A Rap Song
Lol, whut? Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Here, Ebone and “Nicci Rich” jump in the lab to craft her debut rap song. This wins random video of the year award. Hands down.