The 9th of Auggie drops a brand new mixtape, featuring his raw raps over Flosstradamus instrumentals. Now that’s what I call a mixtape. Auggie’s approach is unorthodox as the tracklist is a bit of the mystery, the cover is hard to kill and the files are tagged and bagged hilariously. Hit the jump for a…
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Video: Profound – Hip-Hop Honor
It’s been close to forever and a day since Profound has touched the site, but today he’s back with a new video he’s calling “Hip-Hop Honor.” You gotta honor that.
Jugrnaut Drops ‘Purple Label’ Cut & Sew Line
Jugrnaut takes things to an entirely different level with their new Purple Label cut and sew line. Yeah, they’re not playing around with this rollout — serious B.I. The line features original polos, button downs and denim vests. The line drops on June 12 at 11am CST on their online store. Set your clocks and…
Kanye West – Yeezus [Artwork + Tracklist]
The impact of Yeezus is only seven short days away, and today the tracklist for the album has leaked. Yeezus is due out in stores and at fine digital retailers on June 18th. Try and contain yourself. Hit the jump for the tracklist. *Features are not finalized Update: Now with *some* production credits and all features…
A Better Preview Of Kanye West & King Louie’s “Send It Up”
Okay, so some people I know have heard Yeezus. And some of those lucky people swear by “Send It Up,” saying it’s their absolute favorite of the bunch. Yesterday we got a live performance preview of the record from Ye’s set at the Governors Ball, but it wasn’t enough to really grasp what was happening…
Naledge f/ Saint The Good Boy – The Lanipop Song
Mr. Brain’s latest solo project, Brain Power, just impacted and one of the standout records (and one of my personal favorites) is the MStacks-produced “Lanipop Song”. What is “The Lanipop Song” about exactly? Well, you’re going to have to press play, listen and find out for yourself below. Grab Brain Power right here.
Video: Runway Bella – Speak English
Directed by Forman James. Produced by The Fr3shmen. This beat is too ill. Runway skates all over it, and it serves as the next single from her Runway Project: The Introduction mixtape. That’s due out in the coming months. What does this sample, though?
Mixtape: Taylor Bennett – The Taylor Bennett Show
With The Taylor Bennett Show, Taylor is out to prove that he’s more than just Chance’s “little brother.” He emerges with his own sound, own style and impressively crafted bars. And as it turns out, rapping runs in their bloodlines. Call it good genes, just don’t call it nepotism. Sit back and enjoy the show. Stream/download below.
Freddie Gibbs f/ Problem – One Eighty Seven
Produced by Sap. Gangsta Gibbs links with west coast emcee Problem and drops “187” (via HypeTrak), the first official look from his forthcoming ESGN LP. ESGN a.k.a Evil Seeds Grow Naturally drops July 9th. You’ve been warned. Related: Freddie Gibbs Speaks On Split w/ Jeezy, ESGN LP & More w/ XXL
Video: Neak f/ Rashid Hadee, F.A.B.L.E., Sincerely Yours – NRFS
Directed by Aaron Perkins, Jr. NRFS. What does it all mean? Neak, Rashid, F.A.B., Sincerely. Get it? Got it? Good. This fantastic four should just go ahead and drop an album together — they get down together on almost every track. Call it a group and call it a day. Ha! Neak’s Paura/Amore drops this…