Following a five year hiatus, Brooklyn based rocktronica duo Ratatat, consisting of Mike stroud and Evan Mast, took 2015 by storm. The duo kicked off the year with appearances at Coachella and Governer's Ball, among other festivals, and the release of a new single "Cream On Chrome," inevitably leading to the accouncement and release of their fifth album Magnifuque. With … [Read more...]
Watch Jamie XX, Young Thug & Popcaan’s “Good Times” Music Video
Earlier this year, Jamie XX finally dropped his debut studio album, titled "In Colour." Easily, the highlight of the album, and at one point the song of the summer, was his collaboration with Young Thug and Popcaan, "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times). The track meshed genre lines and thanks much in part to Young Thug's recent rise to stardom, took over the airwaves across … [Read more...]
Prosecutors Allege That Birdman + Young Thug Conspired to Kill Lil Wayne
The beef between Lil' Wayne and Cash Money Records seemed to have reached a deafening crescendo in January when Lil Wayne decided to sue Birdman and Cash Money Records for 54 MILLION dollars...but that very well may be only the tip of the iceberg in what prosecutors say could be a conspiracy to have Lil Wayne killed... To recap the last few months.... On April 26 of 2015 … [Read more...]
RL Grime & Salva Team Up Once Again To Remix ‘Skyfall’ [Free Download]
RL Grime and Salva have a history of hitting home runs together. We all remember hearing absolutely everyone and their mother drop RL Grime and Salva's version of 'Mercy' in their DJ sets. Then they made a hyped up version of 'What A Shame' that had us all talking. The newest song to get the RL Grime and Salva treatment is Travi$ Scott and Young Thug's 'Skyfall' The remix … [Read more...]
RTT’s Top 25 Hip Hop Tracks of 2014
We've compiled a list of 25 of the hottest rap and hip hop tracks from the past year. The list includes established artists such as Jay-Z, Jeezy, Big Sean, Lil Wayne and Drake as well as artists on the come up such as Logic, Migos, O.T. Genasis, ILOVEMAKONNEN, Travis Scott and more. From club bangers to the purer side of hip-hop, you'll find a number of different styles … [Read more...]
Mike WiLL Made It – Ransom [Free Mixtape]
This mixtape has been a long time coming, but its finally here... Mike WiLL Made-It's Ransom just dropped and it's all free. Packed with banger after banger, the mixtape in total rounds out to 21 tracks featuring 35 different rappers and 8 different producers. Some of the more prominent rappers include Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane, … [Read more...]
25 Hip Hop Trap Music Remixes & Originals Worth Listening To: Rick Ross, Mr. Carmack, Young Thug, Carnage, Vic Mensa, Zeds Dead + More
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!” (shout out to Migos) with our second Gucci Mane-branded installment featuring the freshest blend of hip hop and trap records available on the blogosphere. From chilled out Drake edits to new summer anthems from the likes of … [Read more...]
Run The Trap’s Summer Rap Playlist
Calling all hip-hop heads, kush enthusiasts, wannabe rappers, and drunk white girls -- Prepare yourself for your trillest and most blunted summer yet with Run the Trap’s second summertime playlist installment. A few weeks ago we hit you with Future Summer, a 50-track electronic compilation packed with sunny vibes from the best future bass around the world. And if you're at all … [Read more...]
