Newly formed production duo, LYK, get down with the Chop Squad (Johnny May and YB, to be exact) to keep everyone “Up All Night” with this fancy new remix. Johnny blesses the hook, while YB handles biz on the verses. It’s a winner.
Twista – However You Want It
T’s freestyle onslaught continues with this jazzy release titled “However You Want It.” He’s still undefeated on the microphone. He takes it back to the old days on here, and it sounds sensational.
Video: SD f/ Domino – Goddamn
Directed by Nick Brazinsky Good Lord, SD returns with another hot one. Yes, his new mixtape, Just The Beginning, is slated to drop next week, but who says SD can’t toss out a few appetizers before the full meal. Indulge in “Goddamn” above. Domino on the assist on this one. DGB
Video: Christian Rich f/ Sinead Harnett, GoldLink & Secaina Hudson – Compromise
Directed by Roboshobo Some type ill cinematography from the band of brothers, Christian Rich. Very stimulating shots and eye candy on this one, and another job well done from the artsy duo. Sinead Harnett, GoldLink & Secaina Hudson all feature here to help craft an incredible song. Grab their FW14 project now via iTunes.
Vic Mensa – All That Shines
Produced by Vic Mensa, Stefan Ponce and Peter Cottontale. Additional production by J. Hill and Om’mas Keith. All that shines and glitters isn’t gold and just in case you forgot, Vic Mensa’s here with a reminder in the form of his latest drop — “All That Shines.” If you haven’t been paying attention, Vic’s been…
Video: Mick Jenkins – Get Up Get Down
Directed by Nathan R. Smith & Sebastian Sdaigui. Produced by Stefan Ponce & ThemPeople. Before we get into it, I just want everyone to know that Mick’s Wave[s] project is available today. You should purchase it. You should stream it. You should do whatever will bring Mick income for it. You understand? Good. Today, he’s…
ProbCause – Back to the Future
Produced by Gramatik Screw those new hoverboards, ProbCause is going back to the future with the real one, flying over the competition with this new release aptly titled “Back to the Future.” This is the lead single for Prob’s new project, DRIFTERS, which drops next Friday August 28th on Lowtemp Records. Damn that kinda came…
New Project: R.O.E. – Live From Chicago
R.O.E. gets props for this. Who else is dropping live albums in rap music? Jay Z? The Roots? Sure. But that was like a decade and a half ago. Right? R.O.E. resurrects the art form with Live From Chicago. Alongside his band, The Soulvillains, R.O.E. recorded a recent gig at Double Door for the world…
Sir Michael Rocks – Perfect
Produced by T-Deezy. Good news: Sir Michael Rocks’ follow-up to Banco, titled Populair, will finally arrive on September 11th. Even better news? Michael decided to give everyone a taste of what’s to come by releasing “Perfect,” a record that serves as track five on the eight-track project. Populair is available for pre-order through Amazon right…
Iman Shumpert – 290 West
When you sign a $40 million dollar contract, you’re allowed to drop music however, and whenever you feel like. Today, Iman returns to the mic with “290 West” — his expressway home, to be exact. On it, Iman takes aim at those family, friends and lurkers looking for a handout. He ain’t the one. Hear…