What it is, what’s up — word to Trillville and this lady. Cali production collective League Of Starz just released their new project, LOS.FM 2, and included on the eighteen-track mixtape is this brand new joint from Freddie Gibbs, IamSu! and Eric Bellinger. Hard to disappoint with a lineup like that for a track and…
HighLife f/ Gzus Piece – Old School Playa
Produced by Xtreme & mixed by L Boogie for THEMpeople. Happy Birthday HighLife! If you see that boy in the streets today, be sure to wish him a glorious born day, and buy him a shot or something. Even a smile would be nice. Anyhoo, he’s decided to cut loose a new a record after…
2 Chainz f/ Skooly & Cap 1 – Each & Err One Of ‘Em
Produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E. Cap 1 and Skooly join 2 Chainz on “Each & Err One Of ‘Em,” a new joint included on Chainz’ just-released Trap-A-Velli Tre’ project. You can always count on Chainz and Cap to give us a banger and that’s just what the T.R.U. compadres did with this record featuring Skooly. Check…
New Project: Mick Jenkins – Wave[s]
Artwork by Hayveyah McGowan After months of leaks, teasers and previews (we ran ours back in April), Mick Jenkins’ long-awaited project, Wave[s] is finally here and available for “First Listen” courtesy of NPR. The project is nine tracks deep, and features production from Kaytranada, Stefan Ponce, THEMpeople and others. It’s a fantastic piece of work…
Blended Babies f/ Jon B – Four Five Seconds (Remix)
Produced by Blended Babies Wow. This is pretty amazing. Now, if you’ve been following the Blended Babies recent output, then you know they’ve been working somewhat closely with Jon B for some time now. Crazy, right? Jon B has blessed my ears for years with that fantastic R&B — and even gave me one of…
Video: Verbal Kent – Notes
Produced by Varan. Directed by Peter Stepnoski. I definitely feel this one. Not only is the video dope as hell and a captivating watch, but Verbal definitely kicks some real shit regarding Fatherhood, and what lies ahead while you’re expecting. If you have seeds, you can definitely relate to this one. It’s a tricky time…
AceSo – Only High
Produced by The 25th Hour. AceSo’s saying no to drugs and yes to the girl of his dreams on his latest drop, “Only High.” This joint’s pretty smooth. Press play below and let it ride.
Video: IshDARR – Too Bad
Shot and chopped by Crooked Engine, Xavier Ruffin and ProMedia. Milwaukee up-and-comer and FSD favorite IshDARR returns with the second video from his Old Soul, Young Spirit project — “Too Bad.” The J Gramm-produced track is one of the standouts (and one of my personal favorites) from Ish’s debut full-length project, so it’s good to…
New Project: Tiara Thomas – Up In Smoke
Indiana songstress Tiara Thomas finally releases her new EP, Up In Smoke. The project is nine-tracks deep and is definitely another solid effort from Tiara, showcasing just what she’s capable of. I wouldn’t recommend snoozing on this EP or Tiara, so hit the jump and give Up In Smoke a listen or four directly below.
Chance The Rapper & Noname Gypsy – Israel (Sparring)
Produced by Cam O’bi. Chance The Rapper and Noname Gypsy get a little lyrical exercise in on this brand new joint which they’re calling “Israel (Sparring).” You already know Chance and Noname both snapped, so be prepared to run this record back a few times. Seriously. I’m not even going to say anything else — just…