New visual from Calibar featuring Frisco & Mark Asari, produced by Versa Beatz. Courtesy of Link Up TV.
Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh – Black Jesus
Wow: so after seeing some slight performance footage from Mos, we now have an official offering from OMFGOD, which is made up of Yasiin Bey and Mannie Fresh….
….and I don’t really like it. Don’t know what else to say, really…..what are your thoughts?
Review: Melo-X (@MeLoXTRA) – GOD: LoFi (Free EP)
Brooklyn rapper/singer Melo-X just dropped his ambient Free EP GOD: LoFi on Live Mixtapes today. This is definitely an interesting project, think Flying Lotus meets The Weeknd and with metaphoric rapping mixed with singing. I hear a possible Kendrick Lamar influence as well, but it isn’t noticeably unoriginal like a lot of music inspired by the Compton artist. Unbeknownst to me, Melo-X has been a part of the New York indie scene, he even put out a song with Kendrick Lamar back in 2010. His maturity in music shows in the EP, which sounds polished and has re-occurring themes of family, love and responsibility that show through even in Melo’s cover of female inde-pop artist Laurel Halo’s song “Light + Space”. His vocal’s echo perfectly over the smooth, Jazz and R&B influenced and Drum & Bass influenced beats. Some of the lyrics became a little boring after multiple listens, but the songs were satisfying overall and Melo’s singing really kept the project enjoyable. Although I enjoyed all 5 tracks on this project, the standout seems to be “Handle It”, produced by frequent Talib Kweli and Pharoahe Monche collaborate M-Phazes. Melo-X’s GOD: LoFi is definitely one of the more original projects I’ve heard this year, its worth a listen. 7.5/10
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Tyler, The Creator Performs in London
Tyler the Creator made his way to London for his Wolf tour, and yesterday he ran through a record off his new album of the same name called ‘Cowboy’. Below, he runs through some more records (old and new).
T.Boogie (@TBoogiefromDC) – Boogie Nights Mixtape (Hosted by @DjSpeechless)
DC’s T. Boogie drops his newest mixtape, Boogie Nights. Boogie raps over some cranking beats (some of which he produced). Other production and features from Yung Gleesh, 2Tall, Dolan, Young Clip and more. Stream and download below.
Honey Cocaine – Thug Love (Mixtape)
Not much to explain here….Honey Cocaine has been prepping us with some ill music recently, and now we get a brand new project from the pint-sized emcee, of which you can stream or download below.
Vanilla Ice Performs At Milwaukee/OKC Halftime Show
I dont really know….apparently, Vanilla Ice still gets paid by entities such as the NBA to perform at events. He even banged out ‘Ice Ice Baby’ for the fans.
Logic (@logicarmy) – Question Everything (Video)
Global Faction lets go of a new video from Logic for ‘Question Everything’, which was produced by Beat Thief.
Margs (@MargsMT) – Rooney (Video)
Margs visualises being Wayne Rooney in his latest visual.
@Political_Peak Feat. @LoochGwalla – Get Lean (Video)
Str88 Cash keeps it consistent with General Political Peak dropping the visual for the Looch Gwalla-assisted ‘Get Lean’.
B.o.B – Greedy Love (Lyric Video)
B.o.B drops off a lyric video for the new track ‘Greedy Love’, produced by Sonny Digital and presumably taken from his upcoming album.
MIK (@ThatsMIK) Feat. Kozzie (@OfficialKozzie) & Trilla (@Trilla0121) – Cak£ (Video)
MIK’s latest visual is courtesy of Freshly Ground Media and features Kozzie & Trilla. You can get the song here.
Keyshia Cole Performs In Norfolk, VA
Keyshia Cole is THICK, man. Courtesy of this guy:
Keyshia Cole performs “I Choose You” live at Chrysler Hall for her Woman to Woman tour stop in Norfolk, VA.
Misha B (@IAmMishaB) Covers Frank Ocean’s (@Frank_Ocean) ‘Super Rich Kids’
Notion & The Line Of Best Fit present Misha B in session, performing a dope rendition of Frank Ocean’s ‘Super Rich Kids’.
A$AP Ferg & A$AP Nast – Beats TV Interview
A$AP Ferg & A$AP Nast stop by for a quick chat before busting out a performance with fluid rhymes.
Mobb Deep Performs At 2013 Paid Dues
The newly reunited duo rock the crowd to ‘Shook Ones Pt. II’ at the Paid Dues Festival. More clips below….courtesy of Hip Hop Heisenberg.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Louie V Mob & E-40 – Club Poppin’
Go behind the scenes with Master P and Co. as they pull together the record ‘Club Poppin’ in the studio with none other than E-40. Don’t forget to get the latest mixtape from the No Limit camp if you haven’t already.
Jose Guapo – Lingo (Artwork)
Jose Guapo’s new single “Lingo” is dropping soon. No other word on new projects or when it exactly will be out.
Black Hippy Performs At Paid Dues
Courtesy of Hip Hop Heisbenburg (might be the coolest name ever)…
Black Hippy opens their set with “Black Lip Bastard (Remix)” during Paid Dues 2013 at San Manuel Amptheater in San Bernardino, CA. Plenty more clips below.
Yo Gotti Performs In Norfolk, VA
Courtesy of DMVsthemove:
Whether you missed it or want to relive it, Yo Gotti performs ‘Check’ & ‘I Got Dat Sack’ at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk Virginia.
Slick Nick (@SLICKNICKBOSS) Feat. Teddy Music (@TEDDY_MUSIC) – Long Live (Video)
Rap City TV liberates another visual for Slick Nick’s Teddy Music-assisted ‘Long Live’.
Pablo (@SN1PABZ) – Running Inside (Video)
The SN1 representer drops his latest visual courtesy of Rap City TV.
Don’t Flop Rap Battle: @MATHHOFFA Vs @ShottyHorroh
This one was for the books: Math Hoffa from the States (New York to be specific) battled heavy against Manchester’s Shotty Horroh in the Don’t Flop “arena”. Don’t believe me, just watch.
The main event from STS VI now featuring two of the biggest faces in battle rap in 2013. A legend worldwide, famous for his punches for more than one reason, Math Hoffa going up against the rising star of 2012 and DF Battler of the Year, Shotty Horroh. This had classic written all over it.
Ratlin (@RATLIN) Performs At DJ Cameo (@djcameo) Birthday Bash
Shoutout to the chick that effortlessly jumped on stage. I bet her night didn’t end there, either.
Ratlin performed his street smash L’s Up Live at DJ Cameos 2013 Birthday Bash at Skala and was joined on stage by a very drunk fan who really wanted to be part of his show but Ratin ignores her like a true professional.