Directed by Jean Deaux, shot by David Okolo Smino’s blkswn album is easily one of the best of 2017. You can debate me on that one if you want, but I’m fairly certain most agree. It’s one of my personal favorites for sure, and I’m excited to see all the success that’s coming from it….
Listen to Qari’s new self-produced joint “This Too Shall Pass”
My late Grandmother always used to tell me “This Too Shall Pass” whenever something bad happened. She was right, though. Life goes on. That said, yesterday Qari was in the lab cooking up all day, and this is what he came up with. Impressive. Listen to his spacey new self-produced release below.
K’Valentine links with Styles P for “Soul Searchin”
Produced by J. Lbs Recently, K’Valentine has been rubbing shoulders with a couple of hip-hop’s legends, namely Styles P and Talib Kweli. In fact, she was just on Kweli and P’s The 7 Tour, which wrapped in Mid-February and criss-crossed across the US. Fresh off tour, K plans to release her official debut album, Here for…
Femdot, Joseph Chillams & UG Vavy join Sunny Woodz on “Underdog”
Produced by Zen Zan If you know one thing about Andrew Barber (yes I’m speaking in third person), it’s that I’m a staunch support of the underdog. Always have been, always will be. I have receipts, but I don’t need to pull them out. You get the idea. That’s why I’m always so excited about…
Griffen returns with “Pinot Grigio”
Some of that new raw data from the Griff. Press play, drank. Drown yourself in the message, drank. It’s a true glass full, and if it doesn’t hit you on the first round, then I suggest you belly up and order another. Soak up the “Pinot Grigio” below. Mz Prize and Deka Derse assist.
Premiere: Amerikas Addiction and RMB Justize Collide for ‘4’ EP
Milwaukee duo Amerikas Addiction kick off April proper with the release of their new collaborative EP with Taylor Gang and Glitch Realm’s own RMB Justize, 4. The EP, which is premiering right here on FSD, was produced entirely by RMB and also includes a guest contribution from fellow 414 representative Pizzle. Stream 4 below the…
Waterr & Maja 7th connect for “Todas Las Noches”
Producer Maja 7th has connected with emcee Waterr for some new school boom-bap on the soulful “Todas Las Noches.” This joint slaps very hard, and Waterr handles his on the verbals. Don’t lose focus, press play down under.
Chief Keef joins Tyga and A.E. on “100’s”
Count up music. Tyga decided to hit everyone with two brand new joints today, one of which happens to be a collab with Chief Keef Mozart and fellow Cali spitter A.E. — “100’s” I’m feeling this one. Check out what Tyga, Keef and A.E. cooked up below for yourself below the cut.
Listen to Playboi Carti & G Herbo’s insane new collabo “Juice”
Produced by Honorable C-Note. Picture by LVTRToinne. Whoooooa. I didn’t see this coming, but it all makes sense (I see you Dash!) Playboi Carti and G Herbo on the same track? Man, listen. I’m not sure the people are ready for this one. It’s definitely a major pairing for the new generation, and a clash…
Check out Noname’s Tiny Desk Concert for NPR
Noname is super popping right now. You probably knew that already, however. And if you’re an artist deserving enough to land a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, then you’re really super popping. Duh. Well today, the good people at NPR just released Noname’s 15-minute set, which features the Chicago star performing a medley of “Diddy Bop,” “Yesterday,”…