The self-proclaimed king of hip-hop (remember Control?), Kendrick Lamar, initiated his return last week with the release of his first single "i", from his forthcoming sophomore album. Continuing that return, Kendrick stopped by Power 106 and spit a near flawless freestyle off the top on the Big Boys Neighborhood show. Kendrick flows over three different beats and uniquely rips … [Read more...]
Kendrick Lamar – i
Stop what you're doing right now - Kendrick Lamar's debut single for his highly anticipated upcoming LP is finally here; and it's fire. K-dot is one of the few rap artists that can successfully capture the internet's undivided attention on any musical release, and this positive-minded ode to 'loving oneself' is a testament to that. Over Rahki's soulful production and sampling … [Read more...]
Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar – Never Catch Me {Stream}
Multi-Genre producer and composer, Flying Lotus has finally broken the silence once again. This time with a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. And all I have to say is 'wow.' Everytime a new Flying Lotus track drops, you have to prep yourself for something unique, and this is no exception. His musical influences all seem to come together in this track. The … [Read more...]
Flying Lotus Announces Track Titles for New Album via Tumblr
We announced last month that Los Angeles beat-maker Flying Lotus would be dropping a new album entitled You're Dead! and now Flylo has gone and teased the album a little more with his latest move. He's been revealing track titles and collaborating artists song by song (19 total) on the official Flylo Tumblr account (with stunning artwork by Shintaro Kago, a manga artist known … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Cofresi – Swimming In The Next Episode (Remash)
Less than a month out from the release of his upcoming debut EP, Avant Suede, Cofresi is hooking it up with his latest, “Swimming In The Next Episode” remash. The track is a high-energy, frenetic mash up of Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools" and Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" that delivers a spacey new take on the on the two landmark singles. Like the other Bruno Mars – Locked … [Read more...]
Alison Wonderland – Diplo & Friends Guest Mix
Sydney based producer Alison Wonderland is quickly rising up the charts. She has already had lots of success in her home country of Australia, but more recently she has been playing some shows in the States. If you aren't familiar with her, her Diplo and Friends mix is the perfect introduction. She has already had many mixes with Triple J and has been getting support from … [Read more...]
14 Hip Hop Trap Music Remixes & Originals Worth Listening To: Flosstradamus, Jay-Z, Waka Flocka Flame, Kennedy Jones, Dotcom, Flatbush Zombies + more
For all of you hip-hop heads out there that also love running the trap, RTT's got you covered with a brand new feature showcasing the freshest hip-hop tracks and rap-influenced electronic records available on the blogosphere. As the lines between hip-hop and electronic music continue to blur, we're here to make sure you don't miss a beat and can stay "trappin all damn night!" … [Read more...]
YG – Really Be (Smokin N Drinkin) (Feat. Kendrick Lamar) + Debut LP
YG releases a new track featuring TDE headman Kendrick Lamar titled Really Be (Smoking N Drinkin), which was produced by Ty Dolla $ign. Both Kendrick and YG go in on this one. The track will live on YG's upcoming debut LP 'My Krazy Life', set to release this Tuesday via Def Jam Recordings. The LP's release date of March 18 is also the 5 year anniversary of YG going to jail. … [Read more...]
