The video for "I'm Flexin'" just premiered on 106 & Park tonight, but if you are like me and missed it, watch it below! Nice to see two of the dopest in the South coming together!
Although Omen's Afraid of Heights will be dropping momentarily, I had to post this track individually. "The Look of Lust" is a smooth, sensual song featuring Kendrick Lamar and Shalonda, which explains how the deadly sin can take over the body and the mind.
Omen - The Look Of Lust ft. Kendrick Lamar & Shalonda
The Roots' have an intense story to tell on their album Undun. Watch below to view the first of four music videos for the concept album that will help tell the story of fictional character Redford Stephens and reveal "the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out on the corner."
A week ago, I finally put my money where my mouth is and purchased some digital turntables so that I could actually start practicing and getting ready for gigs. Hence, the title "Mama, I Made It!" I know I'm not at all where I dream of being, but I'm on my way!
Check out Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14 below, which features an assortment of new music including tracks from Rick Ross, Pac Div, Wale, The Roots, XV, Drake, Kevin Cossom, Jhené Aiko and more!
Yesterday, footage from Jay-Z & Kanye's Watch The Throne stop in Philly surfaced revealing Kanye West thanking Philly for Amber Rose. In a recent interview with XXL, she addressed 'Ye's comments and revealed that she did watch the video and that she forgives Kanye for being an "asshole" during their relationship. It doesn't look like there's a reunion in the future, however, as Amber Rose seems extremely happy with Wiz Khalifa.
On December 6th, Rap A Lot Records will be releasing a box set compilation album celebrating its 25 year anniversary. Included on the album will be some of today's biggest names paying tribute and remaking classic songs released on the label. Listen below as Birdman and Bun B give their rendition of Scarface's "Money and The Power!"
Philly bred musician ZAKEE has toured and worked with some of the greats--M.I.A., The Roots, Erykah Badu...-- and now the Howard University grad is proving himself as an individual artist with the recent release of his debut album Assimilations.
The idea behind standout single "Dope Girl" was to pay tribute to artists like Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan who have inspired ZAKEE while simultaneously relating to the fact that "every guy just wants something dope he can call his own." Check out the James Dean inspired video below, and hit the jump for a download of the track!
Trey Songz is on a roll right now after simultaneously releasing TWO mixtapes and preparing for his fifth album aptly titled Chapter 5. Before the album, however, Trey will be releasing Inevitable, an EP that will include tracks like "Top of The World" and the Fabolous featured "What I Be On." The EP is set for a November 28th release, but you can preorder it now!
Little Rock, Arkansas representer SL Jones has been putting in major work this year, including dropping two mixtapes and an EP within 5 months with another project on the way. Until his next mixtape Flight Risk drops at the end of this year, he's dropping off a few tracks to make sure we keep him fresh in our minds.
"Hustlin" is a perfect merger between the Grind Time Official affiliate and ATL rappers Killer Mike & Pill. Check out the Smiff & Cash produced track below, which samples Malice of the Clipse, and let me know if you're excited about Flight Risk now!