[Music Video] Clear Soul Forces - "Ain't Playin"

I was fortunate enough to get a front row view of Clear Soul Forces at last year's A3C Festival, and while I was already a fan of the music, their energy on stage is what really sold me.

On September 17th, the foursome plans to drop their sophomore solo project Gold PP7s worldwide via Fatbeats Records, but for now enjoy the visuals to "Ain't Playin" as E-Fav, L.A.Z., Noveliss, and Ilajide continue Detroit's tradition of greatness.



Previously: Sound & Vision Episode 2: "Clear Soul Forces" (Documentary)

Big Sean - "Fire"

Today, in a time where ridiculous publicity stunts like fake proposals are key reasons why people listen to music, it's refreshing to see that tracks like Big Sean's "Fire" can be appreciated without any huge banners or announcements leading up to the release. In fact, the Hall Of Fame track wasn't supposed to hit the net, but a premature leak caused Sean to let the passionate track loose for his fans.

Stream "Fire" below, and let me know if you'll be copping Big Sean's sophomore album Hall Of Fame when it hits stores August 27.


Previously: Big Sean ft. Lil Wayne & Jhené Aiko - "Beware"

Big Sean ft. Common - "Switch Up"

"Guap" was a nice single to test the waters, but now Big Sean is ready to promote his sophomore album Hall Of Fame in full force. Joining him on the project's second single is his G.O.O.D. Music brother Common, who raps over something different on "Switch Up."

Stream the joint production between Million $ Mano, No I.D. and Rob Kinelski and head to iTunes at midnight if you want to download "Switch Up."



Previously:

• G.O.O.D. Music (Big Sean x Kanye West x Jay-Z) - Clique
• Cocaine 80's ft. Jhene Aiko & Common - "Fly Ass Pisces"

Black Milk - "Sunday's Best / Monday's Worst"

The return of Black Milk's production and rhymes are more than welcome as he provides the refreshing dual single "Sunday's Best / "Monday's Worst." Listen below as the Detroit veteran comments on how easy it is to go astray despite being raised right, and get ready for some more music to come from Black Milk.


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Previously: [Music Video] Black Milk & Danny Brown - Black & Brown

Big Sean - Detroit [New Mixtape]

Big Sean stopped the Internet last night when he dropped his new mixtape Detroit, and it was for good reason. With features from J. Cole, Common, Juicy J, French Montana, Chris Brown, Royce Da 5'9'', Jhene Aiko, and more, Big Sean may have overshadowed Weezy with the hottest mixtape of the week. Stream and download the project below, and let me know what you think about this G.O.O.D. Music soldier reppin' his city.

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elZhi - Blue Widow [Music Video]

I'm not sure if you're as excited as I am that Elzhi's new LP The Weatherman is on its way, but you should definitely do yourself a favor and hit play on his new video "Blue Widow." Check out the Donavon Glover directed visuals below, and click HERE to check if the Elmatic emcee will be stopping through your city this month. I saw him last summer at A3C and I'd pay to see him perform anywhere.


Download: Elzhi - Blue Widow

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Previously: Elzhi - Memory Lane [Music Video]

Danny Brown - Grown Up [Music Video]

Now this is cute.

Witness the growth of Danny Brown in the music video to the Scion A/V sponsored track "Grown Up" as he terrorizes the city as a youngin.


Directed by Greg Brunkalla

Props to FADER

Previously: Danny Brown - Detroit State Of Mind [Mini-Documentary]

House Shoes ft. Danny Brown - Sweet

Veteran Detroit producer and DJ, House Shoes, plans to release his debut album Let It Go on June 19th, but first he released The Time EP, which consists of the Danny Brown featured "Sweet." Download the track below, and click HERE to cop the EP on iTunes!

House Shoes ft. Danny Brown - Sweet

Download: House Shoes ft. Danny Brown - Sweet

Read more at The Well Versed!

Previously: Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats [Music Video]

Sound & Vision Episode 2: "Clear Soul Forces" (Documentary)

The ambition of Detroit quartet Clear Soul Forces is undeniable. Check out their journey to reach the top on the latest episode of Red Bull Soundstage Presents: Sound & Vision.



Read more at The Well Versed!

Chuck Inglish - WRKOUT [New Beat Tape]

Chuck Inglish kicked the year of with WRKING. and now he's back with another set of instrumentals with WRKOUT. I've definitely found my theme music for the day in this beat tape, which includes twelve tracks which show off the versatility of the Cool Kid whose had quite the year so far. "Party Heart" is insane as well as "Agitated" and "Cold." Get with it.

Download: Chuck Inglish - WRKOUT [New Beat Tape] | Alt. Download

Props to illRoots

Previously: Mac Miller ft. Curren$y - Cold (Prod. by Chuck Inglish)

Danny Brown - Grown Up

Danny Brown switches things up on this new Party Supplies produced track as he trades in rhymes about Molly on his tongue for nostalgic lyrics about the changes in his life. Download the track courtesy of Scion A/V below!



Props to Prefix Mag

Previously: Nardwuar Vs. Danny Brown [VIDEO]

JaMiss - Champtron ft. Big Sean

Chicago rapper JaMiss called up Big Sean on her new track "Champtron," which I'm sure I'll be quoting this weekend. Get the hook stuck in your head below and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

JaMiss - Champtron ft. Big Sean [Prod. by Mr. Ripley]

Download: JaMiss - Champtron ft. Big Sean

Props to TTM

Danny Brown Performs "Radio Song" At The SXSW Fader Fort [VIDEO]

Photography: Bryan Derballa

Danny Brown closed out last night's Fader Fort showcase, which featured performances from 2 Chainz and Santigold, with a performance of XXX's "Radio Song." Watch below as he cuts the DJ off and performs the second half of the track acapella!



Props to RM

Previously: Danny Brown - Radio Song [Music Video]

Danny Brown - Radio Song [Music Video]

Detroit's Danny Brown turns his catchy, yet intelligent track "Radio Song" into an even more infectious video. His album XXX is out on iTunes now!



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Previously: Smoke DZA ft. Danny Brown, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Twelvy, Killa Kyleon & Freeway - 4 Loko Remix

Obie Trice - Watch The Chrome [New Mixtape]

Obie Trice's return to the game has been long overdue and he comes through with the DJ Whoo Kid hosted mixtape Watch The Chrome as a preface to his Bottoms Up album hitting stores on April 3rd. Download below and let me know what you think about the tape in the comments below!

Download: Obie Trice - Watch The Chrome [New Mixtape]

Props to Rap Radar

Slaughterhouse - Hammerdance [Prod. by AraabMuzik]

Slaughterhouse dropped off their new single "Hammerdance" last night on Funkmaster Flex, and here's the tagless version of the welcome to: OUR House track!

Slaughterhouse - Hammerdance [Prod. by AraabMuzik] (CDQ, No Tags)

Download: Slaughterhouse - Hammerdance [Prod. by AraabMuzik]

Props to UHTN

Previously: Slaughterhouse - She Will

The Cool Kids - Rush Hour Traffic [Music Video]

The Cool Kids are doing their thing on the solo tip, but Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish are still dropping singles from their latest album When Fish Ride Bicycles. The colors and the art in this one is incredible.


Directed by Joey Garfield. Animated by Elliot Lim.

The Cool Kids - Rush Hour Traffic Lyrics

Props to FSD

Previously: Buddy ft. Sir Michael Rocks - Agitated [Prod. by Chuck Inglish]

Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

Scolla is well on his way to dominating the lanes of both Hip Hop and R&B as the Detroit native continues to take us along #ScollasWebTour.  Check out the newest addition to the series, "Tell Me If You Down," which has me remembering how easy it was to get a boo thang back in the day.

Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

Download: Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

Props to The Source

Previously: Scolla - Take What's Mine ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Big Sant

Big Sean - Two Can Win (J. Dilla Tribute)

"In honor of J Dilla being one of the most influential producers of all time, I decided to lay a verse to one of my favorite tracks off of J Dilla’s Donuts. Being from Detroit I feel I have a responsibility to honor his legacy n continue it in my own way. His soul will live forever… RIP J Dilla" – Big Sean

Big Sean - Two Can Win (J. Dilla Tribute)

Download: Big Sean - Two Can Win (J. Dilla Tribute)
Big Sean - Two Can Win Lyrics

Props to Pat Is Dope

Previously: Big Sean, Pusha T & Mannie Fresh Working On G.O.O.D Music Album

Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine + Out The Jam

I guess Sir Michael Rocks was feeling generous today because he dropped off a double dose of new music.  Check out the Cardo-produced track "Imagine" below, and hit the jump to hear Mikey Rocks and his partner in rhyme, Chuck Inglish, take on a Monsta Beatz track on "Out The Jam!"

Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine [Prod. by Cardo]

Download: Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine