The first single off his LP scheduled for release next year, Kid Ink's "Body Language" features both Usher and Tinashe and was co produced by Stargate and Cashmere Cat. It's always amazing to see the artists we've loved for so long reach mainstream success. In a matter of months, Cashmere Cat has managed to go from SoundCloud hero to one of the most sought after producers in … [Read more...]
Schoolboy Q – “Hell Of A Night” (YOGI REMIX)
I'm sure, when West Coast rapper ScHoolboy Q released "Hell of a Night", he wasn't expecting one hell of a remix from UK trio Yogi. The three--newly signed to Skrillex's OWSLA record label--took the dreamy, lean-infused track off of Q's Oxymoron and added a significant amount of their own flair. Transforming DJ Dahi's original into a synth filled, drum&bass-like … [Read more...]
Busta Rhymes – Calm Down (feat. Eminem)
Long time hip hop kings Busta Rhymes and Eminem hop on the track together to give us a taste of the past. According to producer Scoop Deville, the track is meant to be a battle track, although they aren't going back and forth off, we get 64 bars from Busta and 60 bars from Eminem with the chorus in between. Both flow endlessly over a sample from Jump Around. The song is the … [Read more...]
Carnage – BRICKS (feat. Migos)
Carnage gets an assist from Migos on his latest single, BRICKS. Carnage says "this is real trap music… not all of that wanna be rap/trap shit.." He isn't lying either, this is definitely a summer anthem; everybody gonna be gettin' figgity figgity f*cked up to this one. The 808s are fat, the synths are on point and Migos complement the track perfectly. Check out the debut single … [Read more...]
2014 XXL Freshmen Mixtape [Free Download]
It's been over a month since the announcement of XXL's 2014 Freshmen class, but today we finally are graced with their mixtape. The mixtape features 21 tracks of all brand new material with features from artists such as 2 Chainz and Fabulous and production from up and comers like DJ Montay and Big Korey. The only weakness seems to be the absence of Chance The Rapper. Songs … [Read more...]
G-Eazy – Monica Lewinsky (ft. Skizzy Mars & KYLE)
Oakland's G-Eazy is gearing up to release his third studio album, These Things Happen. He's been releasing some top notch material lately and it doesn't stop with his latest release, Monica Lewinsky. With features from KYLE and Skizzy Mars and a classic Bill Clinton quote to kick things off, this one is gonna get some serious playtime on my speakers. After getting snubbed from … [Read more...]
Get Familiar with 2014’s XXL Freshman Class
The XXL Freshman Issue has grown in popularity each year since its inception and now it's undoubtedly their most popular issue annually. This years cover boasts twelve fresh faces, each with unique talents and flow coming from all corners of the country. Chicago rappers have never been a popular selection for the cover, but tides turned this year due to the abundant amount of … [Read more...]
Lil Wayne – Believe Me (Feat. Drake)
Lil Wayne releases the first single from Tha Carter V, which is set to be his final album before Weezy enters retirement. Wayne teamed up with Drake for Believe Me on this killer beat produced by Boi-1da and Vinylz. Tunechi and Drizzy both murder there verses -- this shits hot. Stream below and also check out what could be the album cover for Tha Carter V (dropping this … [Read more...]
