Check out Mampi Swift’s latest — Soldiers/The Silence — the first release on Mampi Swift Recordings. Released 1st July.
Ursa Minor (@ursaminoruk) – Hurt (Video)
Ursa Minor drops the very dark visual for her latest single.
@Klangkarussell Feat. Will Heard (@willheardmusic) – Sonnentanz (Sun Don’t Shine)
Originally an instrumental track, Klangkarussell has breathed new life into the song with the inclusion of soulful vocals courtesy of Will Heard. Released 4th August (preorder here)…check it out below.
Roscoe Dash – Everyday (Video)
New Roscoe Dash, produced by MuziQ and directed by Connor Milligan.
Duck Sauce – It’s You (Video)
A-Trak and Armand Van Helden latest single comes with an oddly humorous visual. You can purchase the track here.
@CyrilHahn Feat. Shy Girls – Perfect Form
Switzerland and the United States come to together with this smooth number by Cyril Hahn featuring Shy Girls.
Released 9th September.
Wale Speaks On Hate, Addresses Old Rapper Tweets With The Breakfast Club
I’m pretty sure most of you have seen the dig up of a lot of rappers disgruntled tweets from years ago (if not, here’s a pretty good exposé courtesy of D-Dot Omen)….Wale was certainly one of of the most ‘critiqued’, so to speak. Above, the D.C. emcee speaks on these Tweets, as well as general hate that he can’t seem to get away from. By the way, his new album is out now (and is already number one).
Benny Benassi Feat. John Legend – Dance the Pain Away
We posted about these guys performing this at Coachella; now, we get the full release of the song, which you can purchase here.
Ace Hood Holds ‘Trials & Tribulations’ Listening Session In New York
Trials & Tribulations drops on July 16th. Check out a recent listening session for the album in NYC.
Mr. Porter – Porter Chops Glasper (Instrumental Album)
Denaun Porter officially lets go of his instrumental Hip-Hop album inspired by jazz musician Robert Glasper. Stream, tracklist and download below.
Download: Mr. Porter – Porter Chops Glasper (Instrumental Album)
Prince Reworks Janelle Monae’s ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’
This was apparently played during a recent 3rdEyeGirl TV stream (didn’t know about these). Enjoy while you can.
Chris Rivers – DJ Kay Slay Freestyle (Shade 45)
Big Pun’s son goes in on Streetsweeper Radio. Visual courtesy of Street Heat TV.
Kidd Kidd – Happy Sad (Video)
New Kidd Kidd, taken from the upcoming Street Fame. I’m feeling this one.
Snoop Says No To Gun Violence
Snoop Lion is speaking up against gun violence, joining forces with BET and League of Young Voters Education Fund to increase the peace in urban communities nationwide. Join the movement by using hashtag #NoGunsAllowed on social media today.
The partnership goes live on June 29, 2013, during BET Awards weekend in Los Angeles, CA. The League of Young Voters Education Fund, Snoop Lion and BET will host “No Guns Allowed: Disarming Violence in Our Community,” a roundtable dialogue on the impact of gun violence in urban communities. The League of Young Voters also enlisted the NAACP Youth & College Division and Casey Family Programs to join the cause and sponsor the event.
Confirmed panelists for the roundtable include Snoop Lion, T.I., Congresswoman Maxine Waters, H.E.L.P.E.R. Foundation Executive Director Melvyn Hayward Jr., writer and director of the critically acclaimed movie on gun violence Fruitvale Station Ryan Coogler and Executive Director of New Generation Foundation, Brandon Jones.
ALBUM STREAM: India.Arie – SongVersation
UPDATE: This post was originally for the track ‘This Love’ until I saw that India.Arie has liberated a stream for the entire project. Enjoy.
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Beautiful. Songversation is out now.
Goodie Mob Announce Summer Tour
Don’t forget: Age Against The Machine drops August 27th. Check out Goodie Mobs Summer tour dates below (or above).
August 24 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
August 28 – Los Angeles, CA – House Of Blues
August 29 – San Francisco, CA – The Filmore
August 31 – Park City, UT – Park City Live
September 1 – Denver, CO – Odgen Theatre
September 3 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
September 5 – Charlotte, NC – The Filmore
September 6 – Orlando, FL – Firestone
September 7 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
September 8 – Miami, FL – Grand Central
September 14 – Atlanta, GA – ONE MusicFest
Freddie Gibbs On Mass Appeal’s ‘Ill Time’
On this episode with Freddie Gibbs we managed to catch up with the Baby Face Killa and ask him for a tutorial on how to keep your face and skin looking clean and fresh. Check out Freddie’s tips on how to stay looking young above as well as to hear his opinon on the old adage “Black don’t crack.”
Action Bronson, Ken Rebel & BrandUn DeShay – Atrium BBQ Cypher (Video)
Live at the BBQ: Action Bronson, someone named Ken Rebel and BrandUn DeShay spit bars in Soho.
BEEF: The Daily Mail’s Liz Jones Vs. Rihanna
From MTV:
In the piece published on Monday, writer Liz Jones criticizes just about every aspect of Rihanna — her stage show, her personal life (specifically her relationship with Chris Brown), her fashion choices and her use of social media. The writer made references to a particular Instagram photo of Rihanna smoking two joints while traveling around Europe on her Diamonds tour.
Rihanna isn’t taking Jones’ comments lightly. Early Tuesday morning (June 25), she took to Instagram and posted a lengthy response to Jones’ article, including an unflattering photograph of the writer [above].
BEHIND THE SCENES: Cassie x Forever LA
Take a glimpse behind the scenes at our Cassie x Forever LA for Summer 2013 shoot!
The Manor (@_TheManor) – Cheers Mate
New track from South London outfit The Manor, which you can download here.
Woodkid – I Love You (Acoustic) (Video)
Woodkid gives us an excellent acoustic rendition of ‘I Love You’….courtesy of Yahoo!’s On The Road series.
The Realness (Peter Rosenberg): Spike Lee Is A Traitor
I missed this, Rosenberg goes in on Spike Lee (rightfully so) for sleeping partying with the enemy.