The good folks over at Sliktron and The Rouge Collection took time out to put together a pretty dope list of, based off opinion, who the top up and coming artist are. Click HERE to see the rising talent out of Louisiana who made the list.
24.3.14
@mcee_corleone "Roots" Official Mixtape
Bellowing from the streets of Baton Rouge, Corleone delivers his freshman mixtape introducing himself as a cool laid back guy bringing back the smooth hip hop sound Dilla once provided.
@wadebechillin "Commas" Prod. Supreme
The New Orleans native delivers yet another smooth one to drop top too. With instrumentation reminiscent of a sunset, Wade manages to keep his flow original over the a series of horns, sounds of nature, and strings.
Zombievision: HiGH Def Announcement {VISUAL}
While smoking and bumping UGK, the Zombies let us know what they got going on for the week.
YG Interview W/ Hot97 {VISUAL}
YG slugs vodka straight, thugs & laughs with the HOT 97 Morning Show.
Jay-Z vs Drake W/ The Breakfast Club
Drake told Rolling Stone that he's tired of Jay Z rapping bars about his art collection. Jay Z heard about the comments Drake made in that Rolling Stone interview and responded in his "We Made It" freestyle.
@BishopNehru & Nas Collaborating on Album??
Fast rising rapper Bishop Nehru sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview recently to discuss his ties with Nas. He recalled Nas giving him a shout out at the Grammys and how he came to bond with him from there. Nehru was asked about rumors circulating that he and Nas were working on a collaborative album together, and neither denied nor confirmed any truth to that, but rather explained how hopeful he is that he can work with Nas in the future.
He then gave a run-down of his most influential rappers and Nas was at the top of the list. Check out the interview above. How interested are you in seeing collaborative music from both Nas and Bishop Nehru?
Curtis Williams "Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now" (Childish Major Remix)
KiD CuDi’s “Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now” record gets a retwist from Childish Major while Curtis Williams from two-9 laces it with the bars. Listen as both artists display what they do best, giving us a track we can definitely vibe out to.
Styles P "Sour" Feat. Jadakiss & Rocko
Styles P lets loose his new single “Sour” with features from Kiss and Rocko as we wait for the new album Phantom Of The Ghost set to drop on April 29th. Listen as each rapper details what they would prefer to light up.
@warafromthenbhd "Squeal {Peel Off}"
With a style that can be compared to Vince Staples, the Atlanta jewel of a rapper finally shows us something different from than the expected Migos flow. This is the single from his upcoming full length album entitled Kidnapped.
@VicSpencer "Boxing Grizzly Bears"
The Chicago Emcee takes 3 beats into one and murders it successfully. Jam this freebie while we wait on his seventh solo body of work.
Vince Staples "Nate" Music Video
Vince Staples brings us into his childhood with his new visual from his latest release, Shyne Coldchain 2, which you can download HERE
Future "Move That Dope" (Key Wane Remix) Feat. Pusha T & Pharrell
Key Wayne makes his version sound better than the oringinal, as if this is anything new.
Asher Roth Live In Studio Performance {VISUAL}
As we wait on RetroHash releasing on April 22nd, Asher heads over to Truth Studios to give an in-studio performance.
Childish Gambino & Chance The Rapper Trade Flows
While Gambino's tour made a stop in the Chi, he brought a two special guests, Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa. Vic did the opening honors, while Childish and Chance perform two of their records before having a freestyle intermission. I couldn't be happier with hip hop right now.
YG Freestyle For Flex (Takin Shots or Nah?)
It has been rumored that there may be a little "rap beef" brewing in the streets of the West Coast. YG always proclaims in interviews that he hates people who try to imitate what others oringinate. After paying close attention to the words of this freestyle, it's quite clear who he's referring to. *LISTEN TO ADLIBS*
Sheek Louch & Ghostface KIllah Reveal "Wu-Block 2" Tracklist
For Wu Tang & The Lox fans, 2014 has been full of non stop surprises. First we find out thaat there will be an upcoming Mobb Deep x The Lox collaboration, then the Wu clan gears up for a new album release, and now we get a member from each group putting together a full length project. Last night the track listing for that project just happened to leak. Check it out below.
01. “Cappa Wu-Block” f. Cappadonna
02. “Wu-Block Biznez”
03. “Can’t Be Lookin’ 4 Me” f. The LOX
04. “Big Money”
05. “Guns On ‘Em”
06. “Ain’t Coming From Class” f. Solomon Childs
07. “Wanted Dead Or Alive” f. Cappadonna & Solomon Childs
08. “Put Ya Hands Up”
09. “South Beach”
10. “Die Tonight” f. Styles P
11. “Aura” f. Killah Priest & Masta Killa
12. “Drivin’ Around” f. Masta Killa & GZA
13. “Do U Like It”
14. “Come Get Some”
15. “Throw It Up”
Bun B Interviews Bun B {VIDEO}
Watch Complex Magazine get extra creative as Bun B interviews...Bun B.
Rick Ross "Sanctified" Feat. Big Sean & Kanye West {FULL TRACK}
By now you've probably heard the big record from Ross's Mastermind. Shoutout to the good folks over at 2dope for putting all 3 verses onto one track for a full official unofficial version of the record. I feel like this one should have definitely been on the album instead.
Kid Cudi Previews New Song At Barclays Center
With help from the crowd, the MOTM previews a new/old record that he says is a "classic KiD CuDi songs in the essence as far as subject matter,".
@Dom_O_Briggs "Nah Chill" Feat. Racks Hogan {MUSIC VIDEO}
From the boroughs of Brooklyn, NY, Dom O Briggs decides to deliver a visual for a record from his January release, Reset.EP.
Bootleg Kev Interviews Schoolboy Q {VIDEO}
As the Oxymoron tour continues to sell out shows, Bootleg Kev got a hold of Puffy while in Phoenix to touch on a few subject such as Q's pill addiction, his first time meet Mr. West, having a #1 album in the country, and much more.
@HeySkyBlew "StreetLIGHTS" Prod. @_backdraft_
Keeping the spirit of the late great Luther Vandross, the NC native reminisces on what could've been, compared to what is. Listen as he does what he name says, and paints the sky blue with his poetic flow.
Jay Electronica "We Made It Freestyle" Feat. Jay Z {AUDIO}
Yesterday I woke up to my twitter timeline going crazy about this Jay Electronica "We Made It" freestyle. Not much of a fan of his but once I seen people commenting on Hov's verse, the hip hop nerd in me gave in. After giving it a listen, I wouldn't necessarily call the shot Hov took at Ms. Drizzy a diss, just stating facts. #FactsOnly
TInashe "2 On" Feat. Schoolboy Q {MUSIC VIDEO}
Caught wind of this chick when she dropped her Black Water project and been hooked ever since. With this being her single, it differentiates from her usual sound, but with Mustard on the beat and Q riding shotgun, it's worth the listen.
19.3.14
Action Bronson "Over/Under Rated" {VISUAL}
Action Bronsonalino participates in Fader's friendly game over Over/Under Rated.
@SantosLB4R "Trillmatic Freestyle" Music Video
The Philly artist takes on the "Trillmatic" instrumental and did it maaaajoy justice. Striaght bars bringing that old school feel all the way back. Big Ups, Word! #MeekMillWho
@Lightshow10thPL "Regardless" Music Video
the D.C. artist keeps it all the way thorough in his newest visual off of his latest project "Life Sentence 2" which can be downloaded here.
Elliot WIlson #CRWN With Lil Wayne {VISUAL}
Weezy talks on Young Money, growing into a seasoned artist, and always reflecting on where he comes from.
@RickyJReyes "Great" {AUDIO} Prod. @SpeezyOnTheBeat
In the vibing rhythm and words of Reyes, "I don't want no problems, I just wanna be great".
@lildickytweets "We Made It" Freestyle
The "We Made It" instrumental gets laced with 7 minutes of FIRE bars and comedic shoutouts.
Tim Westwood Interviews Rick Ross {VISUAL}
Rozay sits down with Westwood to talk Mastermind, his upcoming tour, MMG rookies, ghostwriting, and more.
@JarrenBenton "Gimme The Loot" Music Video
The Atlanta native and his crew are forcefully taking it all in his new visual piece. Not the quite the BIGGIE sample instrumentation I was expecting, but nonetheless dope.
Kool A.D. "Open Letter" Music Video
Kool A.D. just dropped his 11 track LP and now releases the visual for the opening track. Download and stream available below.
Pusha T & Asap Ferg "Hand In My Pocket" {AUDIO}
Pusha T & The Mob come together for a dope release off an upcoming compilation mixtape.
Ty$ Is Gearing Up For "Beach House EP" Tour
The Taylor Gang signee has just announced his first headlining tour which will include 15 dates in various states. He's kicking it off in Fresno, California in April and seems to pretty much be keeping it west side the whole tour only hitting states closer to that side. This is the official tour for his latest project, Beach House EP, which is available here via iTunes.
Young Scooter "Disfunction" Feat. Future, Juicy J & Young Thug {AUDIO}
Keeping the count music coming, the Black Migo grabs a few others for this banger off of upcoming Street Lottery 2.
Schoolboy Q's First Time Getting High {VISUAL}
The gangster comedian sits down and reminisces on his first and worst high lol.
@BishopNehru Decodes "You Stressin" {VISUAL}
After dropping the Music Video for "You Stressin", the Nehruvian youngster sits down with Life & Times to decode it.
Los "5 Fingers of Death" Freestyle {VISUAL}
After joining and leaving Bad Boy record label, Los visits Sway and drops a 5 Fingers of Death freestyle and I bet they wish he would've stayed. He also adopted beyonce's motto and adds his own twist to it for his latest single available below. It will be featured on his upcoming project, Zero Gravity 2, due out March 24th.
@settle4Les "Suede" Music Video
Jet Life's newest member hailing from H-Town drops his new visual for the "Suede" record off his latest release, Expansion Pack.
Future "Good Morning" {AUDIO}
Although this one won't make it to see his album, Future creatively takes the "Drunk In Love" melody, and makes it his.
@KingRaur "God's Whisper" {VISUAL}
Taking me to the dry Saharan lands of Africa with the instrumentation, watch this visual and spend a little time with the rebellious youth.
@RomeFortune "Trap Pop" {AUDIO}
Flex The Antihero "War" Music Video
First and foremost shoutout to the Pot Holes In My Blog site for putting me on to some of Toronto's most talented underground artist. Today I stumbled across another native Emcee who delivers a "in ya face" type visual for a record from his latest body of work, Salem.
Flume “Space Cadet” Feat. Autre Ne Veut & Ghostface Killah {VISUAL}
Thanks to director Jim Dirschberger, creative director Jay Howell, lead animator Bryan Caselli and art director Kim Knoll, I find an animatedd music video that is actually a music video. I mean, there have been animated music videos before, but most of them seem to be more thrown together rather than an actual thought about project. Not to mention it's extra trippy, enjoy.
Brothers From Another "Mad Park Beach Bums" Feat. Thaddius David {VISUAL}
The 3 rap amigos based in Seattle deliver a fun record with a dope visual too match. Whether you're rolling up or drop top cruising, place this in rotation. Checkout their latest release, Tacos on Broadway, here via Soundcloud.
The Bar (Promethius Brown & Bambu) "Barkada" Music VIdeo
With the release of their second collaborative album Barkada, the rap duo now gives us a visual for their title track. Purchase the new release here
18.3.14
Talib Kweli talks about J Dilla for 12 Minutes {VISUAL}
Talib Kweli talks to Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg about Dilla day in Brooklyn March 23.
Uncle Snoop Gets Spoken Reasons High As Fuck {VISUAL}
All Def Digital's Spoken Reasons stops by the GGN news desk and gets so high that he forgets where he is. He also talks about his upcoming projects and more.
Kevin Gates "By Any Means" {MIXTAPE}
Kevin Gates drops 16 tracks for listeners to enjoy for his newest body of work.
Travis Scott & Big Sean Perform Unreleased Music {VISUAL}
Big Sean and Travis Scott link up to perform an unreleased record down at the G.O.O.D Music Showcase in Austin, TX.
HHS1987 Interviews Metro Boomin {VISUAL}
HHS1987 got the chance to catch up with Metro Boomin down at SXSW and got insight on all the people Metro has been working with lately.
Wu Tang Clan "Keep Watch" {AUDIO}
Wu-Tang is finally giving us what we want, which is a full-length LP entitled A Better Tomorrow. This is the first single from the upcoming album.
Gucci Mane "Pour Some More" Prod. Zaytoven {AUDIO}
This track is expected to also be featured on Gucci's upcoming mixtape, Brick Factory Vol. 1, releasing April 1st. It's as if he's not even locked up. #FREEGUWOP
YG "My Krazy Life" Album Stream
YG releases his major label debut album My Krazy Life via iTunes. Stream available below just in case you wanna see what it's like before you purchase it.
Nemo Achida "Show Me" Feat. SZA {AUDIO}
As we continue to wait for his upcoming EP, Well Raised Beast, Achida calls up the TDE songstress for his latest cut.
Hit-Boy "Alert" Feat. Nipsey Hussle Official Music Video
Hit-Boy steps out of his producer shoes and takes the steps of a dope ass rapper for this one. Not to forget to mention the assist from Neighborhood Nip.
B.O.B. "Get It" {Self Prod. AUDIO}
B.o.B lets one fly at random today, I guess he just felt like venting for a minute.
50 Seems To Be Making A Comeback: 2 New Music Videos
50 Cent seems to be making a crucial comeback after hearing his name in everybody's mouth. I guess after making that pop money for awhile it's only right to return to the hip hop scene, Both tracks bangin,
Fat Trel "Or Nah" Freestyle {AUDIO}
Fat Trel adopts the "Or Nah" instrumental originally from Ty$ for his latest audio offering. Be on the lookout for his upcoming mixtape, gleesh.
@BishopNehru "You Stressin" Official Music Video
Disclosure's production finally gets some visuals as the young Bishop Nehru delivers a music video for "You Stressin".
Freddie Gibbs x Madlib "Cocaine Pinata" {ALBUM}
Gangsta Gibbs and Madlib team up for this release now available for purchase via iTunes. Stream is also available below.
Nardwuar and Schoolboy Q Chop It Up {VISUAL}
Nardwuar catches up with Schoolboy Q for the typical interrogation and series of surprising questions he always delivers.
Quick Questionnaire with Schoolboy Q & SZA {VISUAL}
Q & SZA get stopped for a quick questionnaire from Fader down at SXSW.
@DJDiscipline "Audio Vapors" Mixtape
Arkansas rep DJ Discipline let's fly his mixtape compiled of music from talented artists such as Big Sant, LoThraxx, Le$, and many more. Download and stream available below.
@joeblowit "Happy Feelings" Prod. Fresco Stevens
The Baton Rouge native keeps it so chill with this reminiscent record perfect for sunny day driving. Blac Story set to release on 4/20.
RAW Cypher: Like, Sir Michael Rocks, Mod Sun and Dizzy Wright {VISUAL}
Despite this having released almost a month ago, I felt like it was too dope to pass up. Plus i'm new to this Mod Sun guy but he ripped it. This could have easily been a song, but the visual cypher makes it that much better.
Big K.R.I.T "STEPS" Documentary {VISUAL}
Watch as Big K.R.I.T introduces us to his crew and take us on to with him to see what his life is like on the road.
@tharealJMULA "Go Hard" Feat. @LoThraxx
Arkansas based rapper Jmula teams up with his label mate for his latest record "Go Hard". Baggage Claim 2 set to release in April.
@oneCASSO "Dear Mama" Freetyle
Casso keeps the spirit of Pac alive as he dedicates this one too his moms.
Big K.R.I.T In The Studio With Young Jeezy
For those who've been under a cave, the homie Big K.R.I.T. been hitting the streets hard lately. With a week's worth of new tracks, hitting the studio with Lil boosie, and now linking up with Young Jeezy. It's amazing to see artists you've been rocking with come to such great heights. You literally hear them speak it into existence. I'm very anxious to see what the 3rd coast representer has set up for other artists on the production tip.
Phil Ade "Happy" Official Music Video
Didn't even imagine this happening, but Phil Ade made it possible. He managed to lace the uptempo instrumental from Pharrel with some crucial bars.
Jhene Aiko "My Afternoon Dream" Official Music Video
In celebration of her 26th birthday, Jhene Aiko let loose a freebie for us to celebrate along with her. WE now get the visuals to this heavenly voice over the smooth sounds of Key Wayne.
@nikohigh "Ballon d'Or" Official Music Video
We get the visual for track number four off his Gold Blood LP release. Available for download and stream below.
De La SOul Set to Release 2 Albums & a Mixtape
Ever since releasing their entire catalogue for free this past Valentine's Day, De La Soul has been receiving nothing but positive feedback from the fans. Because of this, they've been motivated to release 2 new albums along with a mixtape. One of the albums will be built upon sampling and the other will include the live instrumentation of LA's Rhythm Roots Allstars. According to HipHopDX, the mixtape will resemble of full length album, including skits and all.
Behind The Scenes of Lil Boosie "Show The World" Feat. Webbie {VISUAL}
With the praise of Boosie's release still in the air, the attention isn't stopping im from getting to work at all. Watch as Boosie takes us behind the scenes of his visual for his "Show The World" record with Lil Webbie. #BOOSIEHOME
Rick Ross Fader Fort Set {VISUAL}
Fresh off the release of the untouchable Mastermind, Ross smashes the Fader Fort during the SXSW commotion. Watch as he hits the stage and performs hits off the album, and brings out stars such as Erykah Badu and Fat Trel.
Nas Performs "The World Is Yours" at SXSW {VISUAL}
I can't help but smile and vibe while watching Nas rip the stage with this classic. SXSW seemed to have been a major success.
Kid Cudi on the Arsenio Hall Show {VISUAL}
Kid Cudi expects more from hip hop, and he's calling out today's biggest stars for not elevating the game. Cudi also tells Arsenio who's doing it right, and the one reason he makes music, which has nothing to do with sales or money.
Isaiah Rashad & SZA Perform "Ronnie Drake" {VISUAL}
TDE's newcomer's blazed the stage down in Austin, TX for SXSW.
Jon Connor "#ConnorSeason Begins" {Devil Is A Lie Freestyle}
I caught wind of Jon Connor a long time ago and told myself that this guy would prosper somewhere and now he's flourishing more than ever. Checkout his latest offering to kickoff his new campaign, #connorseason. It's more than safe to say that he did this instrumental much justice.
@BishopNehru Stops by Sneaker Watch {VISUAL}
Bishop Nehru stopped by Sneaker Watch to discuss a few stories about Jordans including are his favorite, what Jordans got him out of bed bright and early to go camp out with his mom and reactions when he went to a line outside of a store while wearing the kicks everyone was waiting for.
Kanye West Dodges Jail Time, But Hits Probation
Remember Ramos? The paparazzi guy Ye' laid his hands on last year? Well the case was recently settled in court and although Mr. West isn't being hit with any jail time, he has been placed on probation for 2 years. Along with that, he has to comply with the agreement of 24 anger management sessions and 250 hours of community service. If Kanye completes these orders, once his probation time is over, the battery charge will be erased from his conviction.
As for Ramos, he stated that he believes Kanye should be thrown in jail and that his assault was done as promotion for his Yeezus album.
Flatbush Zombies BETTEROFFDEAD Tour Re-Cap {VISUAL}
The BETTEROFFDEAD Tour follows the Flatbush Zombies and Bodega Bamz across North America at the end of 2013. This video captures our jourmey throughout this crazy sold-out tour.
Vince Staples on Sway in The Morning {VISUAL}
Sway was down in Austin getting it in having everyone stop by the show. Along the list is also Vince Staples who discussed gang life, advice from Mac Miller, and it wouldn't be Sway if he didn't get a couple of bars.
@isaiahrashad "Heavenly Father" Official Music Video
With the lyrics from Cilvia Demo still sinking in, TDE's newest male signee delivers a video to go along with his heart felt record, "Heavenly Father". The weather accompanies the visuals perfectly.
17.3.14
@NewhamGenerals "Piff" Feat. @MyNameIsNuttyP & @TheDubRatz
Going overseas with it we take a look into the trippy London life of the Newham Generals.
Slaughterhouse Freestyles for Sway {VISUAL}
Slaughterhouse linked up with Sway during the SXSW festivities and gave him a couple of jewels while they were there. Crooked I most definitely left the mic steaming.
Nas "It Aint Hard To Tell" Remix {AUDIO}
With the 20th Anniversary of Illmatic coming up Nas serves us with a remix of the original album and entitles it Illmatic XX. It hits stores April 15th so in anticipation we get a sneak peak at the album with this remix to "It Aint Hard To Tell". Holds no weight compared to the original version, but it's still a good listen.
@AugustAlsina "Benediction" Feat. Rick Ross {AUDIIO}
As August Alsina prepares for the release of his major label debut album Testimony, which is now available for pre-order, we get a heart striking record featuring the Boss. This track is the bonus you get for pre-ordering the album, which is composed of 13 tracks with features from Jeezy, Pusha T, Trinidad James, and more.
@WesleyDayley "Swoosh" Feat. @SIRHIERO {AUDIO}
The rap duo Publik Theory link up for a little promoing of their forthcoming body of work, MONDAY. Listen as the two smash the productions of Madbliss.
Le$ "Expanison Pack" EP
The newest pilot aboard Jet Life blesses us with 6 of the smoothest tracks i've heard in a minute. Stream and download available below.
@LukeChrisMuzic "Statues" {Video}
Yesterday's delivery from LA's very own, self-produced Luke Christopher.
@GoldLink "The God Complex (When I Die)" {VIDEO}
Yo I discover music everywhere. I surf the web, listen to suggestions, and weird to say i discovered this video on vine. I figured if only 6 secs caught my attention then i'll take a look at the whole video. The meaning is somewhat unclear to me, but the song and video are still hella dope.
Mac Miller "Amen" Feat. Da$h, Ab-Soul, Vince Staples, & Retch {AUDIO}
Larry Fisherman aka Mac Miller continues to catch the attention of listeners by seemingly throwing random sounds together that always seem to come out perfect. Keeping it simple yet captivating with Ab, Retch, Da$h and Vince.
@ROCKBOYK9 "Rush Hour" Feat. @rockboybam {AUDIO}
The sample from one of my favorite shows as a kid, "All That", instantly caught my attention. It brings you to a 90's House Party with lyrics to match. Shout-out to these 2 for keeping that Chi town hip hop alive.
Mick Jenkins "Free Nation Rebel Soldier 2" {AUDIO}
The chicago bred Emcee delivers the funky hip hop feel in his latest release as we still wait for his the born date of The Water(s).
Nitty Scott, MC "Apex"Feat.Ab-Soul {AUDIO}
Nitty links up with the Black Lip Pastor for this audio offering projected to be featured on her upcoming tape The Art of Chill. Shout out to Yuri beats on this sick ass production too.
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