Words by Tim Goldrick (@Pot_ofGoldrick) Everywhere you look, BIG names. Kanye West. Lupe Fiasco. Big Sean. Chance the Rapper. Donnie Trumpet. Even Paul McCartney? Who to start with… Circle the bubble next to the answer none of the above because the real MVP of the past week is Kembe X. Probably not the Chicagoan you thought, right?
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Twista & Do Or Die To Release EP Together
After almost 20 years of recording music together, Twista and Do or Die finally give their fans exactly what they’ve always wanted: a joint EP together. From “Po Pimp,” to “Paper Chase,” to “Still Po Pimpin,” to “Do You,” these two factions have created a slew of impeccable and memorable tunes, so it’s only right…
The Guys – Whippin’
I think one of the best compliments I can pay The Guys is that they are completely unpredictable. Seriously. You really have no idea what they’re gonna do next. They might make some socially conscious, thought-provoking music. They might make a tear-da-club-up anthem, or they might make a song called “Whippin.” Versatility points, for sure.
Kanye West To Appear On Saturday Night Live
Good news for fans of both Kanye West and SNL — the rapper is set to appear on their upcoming 40th anniversary special. Set to air on February 15th, the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary special is set to include Yeezus, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Robert Deniro, Derek Jeter, Tina Fey, Adam Sandler,…
Chief Keef – I Want Some Money
Produced by Chief Keef Surprise surprise: Keef wants some money. But don’t we all? I think we can all relate to this one. We all want it, we all need it, now we should al listen to it. Below. **money machine noise**
Ran$ah – 3000!
Produced by Plu2o Nash This might be my favorite the bunch of tracks Ran$ah and Plu2o have created thus far. Here they get down over a slick flip of the “International Players Anthem.” Ran$ can’t go the way of 3000. Why? Well, listen and find out.
Lil Durk f/ Chief Keef – Decline
Produced by Young Chop I can feel this track 100%. I’m always declining my calls as well, so yeah, I can relate. But anyway, this is quite the monumental track, as this is the first collab from Durk and Keef in a few years, and it appears the beef between the two artists and their…
Big Sean x Rick Ross – IDFWU (Remix)
A DJ Sean Mac Exclusive The Kid Sean Mac is never one to play by the rules, and tonight he holds true to that by disrupting your Super Bowl Sunday with this red-hot Ricky Rozay remix of Big Sean’s “I Don’t Fuck With You.” The Casket brand Don got his hands on this remix from…
Video: Kanye West & Rihanna Perform @ DirecTV Pre-Super Bowl Party
Last night, Lord Yeezus and Ri Ri were on hand at the Super Bowl festivities in Arizona for a DirecTV concert. Partygoers were treated to their various duets, as well as Kanye’s new single “Only One.” They didn’t perform their latest release “FourFiveSeconds,” but there was plenty of other goodness to be seen. More videos…
Chuck L.I. – Effortless
Produced by Chris Smith Jr. True it’s Super Bowl Sunday, and Chuck L.I. is out here throwing touchdowns with these weekly drops which just so happen to impact every Sunday. Chuck is back for week three with this Chris Smith-produced “Effortless,” and yes it definitely has that vibe that he can knock out joints like…