Produced by Lex Luger. It’s a Kansas City affair as Grizz is joined by fellow KC emcees Jay-Rel, Gee Watts and Bay Hamp on “Trouble Season”, the latest offering from Grizz’s forthcoming Lakewood project. Lakewood drops Wednesday. Stream/download “Trouble Season” below.
FSD Feature: Clear Conscience: When Do You Need To Clear A Sample?
Words by John Miranda, a Chicago-area lawyer and consultant One of the more interesting cases to come before the United States Supreme Court in 1994 was Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music. “Campbell” refers to Luther “Luke Skyywalker” Campbell of 2 Live Crew, and the litigation was focused on said group’s “Pretty Woman,” which sampled the melody…
Video: Lil Herb – 4 Minutes Of Hell Pt. 3
“Every moment is yours, freeze up and you fall by the torch where I’m from” Shot and chopped by Zae. Produced by Luca Vialli. Herb’s back and he’s armed with another four minutes of hell. Herb goes in for over four minutes straight and doesn’t disappoint — four minutes of hell, indeed. Welcome To Fazoland:…
Video: Elliott Wilson Interviews R. Kelly For #CRWN [Pt. I]
The Pied Piper was the most recent guest on Elliott Wilson’s #CRWN live audience interview series, which happens every few months in NYC. Elliott scored a rather candid interview with Kells, where they discuss everything from his Black Panties album, to Lady Gaga, to throat surgery and his old group Public Announcement. Most importantly, however,…
GDNA f/ Frank Leone & Waju – Perfect Joyride
With live instrumentation from GDNA, Frank Leone and Waju exchange words for you to joyride to. Whether you have a license or not. This is pretty funky, no lie. Cali crooner/multi-instrumentalist GDNA delivers part III of his VI part series featuring the lyrical prowess of Waju and Frank Leone. An organic, chill, guitar laden track…
#100Trill [Mike Jaxx + Grade Aplus] f/ Weasel Sims – Sharkeisha
I was wondering when someone was going to make a song named after “Sharkeisha.” Well, the #100Trill fellas are the first up to bat with this new one featuring Weasel Sims. From #100Trill’s forthcoming album, Muzik 2 Check Yo Bitch 2, which is due out in February. Guard your grill.
Bert Kenerson – Shine
Mr. Kenerson catches the holy ghost on this new joint titled “Shine.” Here he lets his own very Heaven shine down, while he gets his shine on — verbally. New project on deck for 2014.
Naledge f/ Parkay – Chicago Rules The World
Produced by Saint The Good Boy. Naledge and Parkay ride hard for the Windy on the latest drop from Brain Power 2, “Chicago Rules The World”. Doesn’t get much more Chi than this one. Brain Power 2 drops January 5th.
Video: Marcus Moody – Moody Monday Pt. 4
Marcus Moody drops off a quick acapella for the fourth installment of his Moody Mondays series. Press play and listen close. Missed last week’s drop from Marcus? Check it out right here — after you peep this week’s installment above, of course.
Mike Posner f/ Big Sean – Top of the World
Produced by Diplo Detroit what? Mike Posner grabs Big Sean for his big new single, “Top Of The World,” which features production by none other than Diplo. Look for the video to drop soon and the song to impact on radio tomorrow. This has some big potential. HHNM