Statik Selektah - Labor Day f. Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, PUSH! Montana & Freddie Gibbs

"This ain't that Lil' Wayne, Zebra print legging rap!"-Push! Montana

I think that says it all. Listen and download this gang of rappers go to work on "Labor Day" below:

Statik Selektah: Labor Day f/ Action Bronson, Chace Infinite, Wais P, Termanology, Scram Jones, PUSH! Montana, & Freddie Gibbs


Statik Selektah's Population Control drops on October 25th.

Props to The Smoking Section

New Music Video: John West x Pusha T - Lovely

I was trying to vibe with the John West's "Lovely," but I'm not sure I'm there yet.  I think it's something about how he holds his mouth in the video when he sings.  Maybe I still haven't allowed more room in my heart for another White R&B singer with that first name. Or, it could be that the melody to the first verse sounds a lot like Eric Benet's "Gorgy Porgy" to me.

Anyways, watch the video to John West's "Lovely" featuring Pusha T below and let me know what you think about it.

Nuvo surely knows how to take over a music video. Kudos

Kendrick Lamar - My Mind Drifts

For as long as I live, I don't think I will ever be disappointed by a new Kendrick Lamar track, even if it is only a minute and a half.  I'll be adding "My Mind Drifts" on steady rotation, along with his other tracks from the past 3 albums/mixtapes.

Listen to Kendrick Lamar's "My Mind Drifts" below, and make sure to buy Section.80 on iTunes if you haven't already.

Kendrick Lamar - My Mind Drifts Lyrics

Props to College DJ

Previously: Kendrick Lamar Performs A.D.H.D.

NEW MUSIC: Rapper Big Pooh - Medicine Man

Rapper Big Pooh, Phonte, and 9th Wonder are proof that going solo isn't such a bad idea.  All three former Little Brother members have been hard at work with their own projects, and have been providing me with consistent bangers.

Listen to Rapper Big Pooh's "Medicine Man" below, which is set to be released on the Dirty Pretty Things album both in stores and online on November 1st.



Props to 2dopeboyz

New Mixtape: Jay Sean - The Mistress

I never thought I'd be posting a Jay Sean mixtape on my blog, but after hearing "Say Yeah" featuring Lupe Fiasco, I figured The Mistress is worth a listen.  If this affair doesn't work out, it's nothing that my desktop's trash can can't fix.

If you need convincing, check out Jay Sean's smoothed out R&B track, "Say Yeah" featuring Lupe Fiasco below:

Stream or download the entire mixtape after the jump!

Stop Sleeping: Thurz - LA Riot

The West Coast has been on fire this year.  I'm not trying to instigate and suggest a divide as I think it's great for hip hop culture in general, but the talent from Cali is so immense yet underrated right now.

Thurz is the star member of the once popular, now disbanded hip hop duo,   U-N-I.  I was sad when I learned of the group's split, but it seems like It was for the best.  Now, I am hopeful that Thurz will be recognized as an emerging star in the game.


LA Riot is a hell of a way to debut as a solo artist.  This concept album was inspired by the Los Angeles riots of 1992, and chronicles the anger building up to the riots as well as the positive and negative outcomes from the situation.  Thurz's ability to capture these emotions is amazing along with the production and selective use of guest features.

To learn more about Thurz's journey as and artist and his process while creating the album, read his entire inteview with The Smoking Section here.

Preview three tracks from his incredible album, LA Riot below:

THURZ - Molotov Cocktail by #92CREW

THURZ - RIOT ft. BLACK THOUGHT (prod. DJ Khalil) by #92CREW

Hell's Angel f/ BJ The Chicago Kid

If you're feeling these select tracks from the album like I am, I guarantee you'll want to cop the whole album.  Purchase LA Riot on iTunes here.

SMH! T.I. In Prison Until September 29

Last week, I was shaking my head when rumors spread that T.I. had been returned to federal custody, and   now it has been confirmed that The Rubberband Man will be incarcerated at least until September 29th.  Why? Because he used his own personal bus as transportation to his halfway house.

Hit up Miss Info for the full story.  In the words of Russell Simmons, FREE T.I.!!


Previously: SMH: T.I. Is Headed Back To Jail

Nipsey Hussle - Rap Music [Music Video]

New music video from my favorite Eritrean rapper, Nipsey Hussle as he recounts the events that led the Slauson, Los Angeles emcee to change his life and turn to music to avoid the fate of so many others in his life. This 2009 song from the mixtape Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 3 receives brand new visuals and features June Summers.

If you're liking what Nipsey has to say, hit the jump to download his latest mixtape, Marathon.

Props to College DJ

Kevin McCall: The Eargazm Fixtape

Kevin McCall is one talented individual.  He has yet to release his debut album, and has already acquired Grammy nominations, written numerous hit records, and rapped a verse that people can't help but remember.  This versatile singer/rapper/songwriter/producer caught me when I heard is first mixtape Un-Invited Guest.  Let me just say that I had some great times to his music.  

Before Kevin McCall, Tank was the only R&B singer I felt could consistently drop flawless "Serta"fied bedroom classics, and now I'm glad to add another artist to the list.  In July, Kevin McCall released The EargaZm, his follow up mixtape, and he is now back with a deluxe version of this acclaimed mixtape.

Download The EargaZm mixtape, which includes 3 new tracks here and be sure to check in for more information regarding his debut album.

Hit the jump for the tracklisting and to stream/download his first mixtape, Un-Invited Guest.

New Music Video: Young Jeezy - Rough feat. Freddie Gibbs

Young Jeezy has definitely been throwing music to the masses in preparation for the release of Thug Motivation: 103, and I'm still not sure if it's been completely worth it.  Regardless, the exposure is great for Young Jeezy's newest signee, Gary, Indiana rapper, Freddie Gibbs, whose popularity dwindled after the hype faded of being named one of XXL's Top 10 Freshman of 2010.

Watch their music video to "Rough" below, and hit the jump to stream or download Young Jeezy's The Real Is Back 2 mixtape.

 

Previously: New Music: Young Jeezy - "Trump" f/ Birdman

Props to Miss Info