Jazzy beats on this new track from producer Shelf Nunny, definitely interesting all the way through
Props to Earmilk
The Dismemberment Plan (@thedplan) – Waiting
According to Stereogum, DC’s recently reunited? band the Dismemberment Plan dropped a new song today that could originally be heard only by calling 252-64-DPLAN, although the concept was great, I’m thankful we also have a Soundcloud stream of the tune, which you can listen to below.
Jhené Aiko Speaks On ‘Sail Out’ EP With Rap Up TV
Jhené Aiko talks about the hip-hop features on her EP “Sail Out” and reveals her rap alter ego J. Hennessy.
Ibn Inglor – Cold Storm
The farrrrrr Southside’s (Chicago) Ibn Inglor drops a new track, a perfect contrast from this humid DC summer.
Danny Brown – Droz Daily Steezin Interview
Danny Brown talks Freddie Gibbs, 50 Cent, hookers, Sarah Palin and more during an interview with Droz Daily Steezin at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark.
Danny Brown’s Huffington Post Interview
Killa Kyleon – Backseat Freestyle (Video)
Directed by David Stunts. Lean On Me is out now.
Unreleased Footage of Kanye West’s HBO Show Pilot
The original video, found by Fake Shore Drive via Gawker has been taken down, but here is another video with some commentary over it. I honestly like it, I would watch it.
Dizzy Wright Announces The Golden Age Tour; Emilio Rojas To Support
Some dates will also have Futuristic; other Marcus Moody. I’d expect the rest of Funk Volume to be peppered in there as well. If you’re interested in seeing Dizzy Wright and Emilio Rojas. You can check out the dates below.
Depz (@DepzmanInvasion) – Celebrate (Video)
Get ready to celebrate….2REAL drops 27th July. Courtesy of P110 Media.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Wiz Khalifa x Juicy J – ‘Paperbond’
UPDATE: Additional behind the scenes footage. Why not.
Wiz began shooting his video for the track with Juicy J off his album O.N.I.F.C., directed by Frank Paladino. Above is some behind the scenes footage from the shoot. You should know, this will be one trippy party.
Ceph (@_Ceph) – Lucy (Video)
Aside from being an in-house producer for the Fa$tlife crew and Seven Music Group, Southeast DC’s Ceph is a solo rapper in his own write and he is definitely doing some cool things. Today we get the video for his self-produced song “Lucy” from his very under the radar FreEP Trippanoid. Shot by Filmtique.
Sean Price Borrows A CitiBike….
Sean Price exposes a flaw in the system of the new CitiBike’s around New York City.
Tempa T (@TEMPA_T) – Next Hype Vlog (Part 1)
Tempa T is pretty much all over the place in his first Next Hype series vlog.
Paul Wall Feat. Kid Ink & YG – Gettin’ Tho’d
Produced by DJ Mustard. Paul Wall’s Check Season is coming soon.
@SpeakworldEnt Feat. Various – Stepback (Remix)
Below, you can also check out some behind the scenes footage of the huge posse cut (courtesy of The Grime Report), which featured the likes of Sneakbo, RugRat, Shizzle, $tush, Stamma Kid, DJ Quincy, Timbo, Pane & Yardz & many more. The official visual is courtesy of Pressplay UK.
SBOE Feat. Meek Mill & Fabolous – This Shit Is Lit (Remix)
Meek Mill & Loso pretty much take over SBOE’s latest track.
Clyde Carson Feat. Young Jeezy & Game – Pour Up (Remix)
Young Jeezy & The Game spice up Clyde Carson’s latest. Play Boy EP is coming soon.
ScHoolBoy Q – Civil TV Interview; Speaks On Old Wale Tweets, ‘Oxymoron’ & More
TDE’s ScHoolboy Q sits down with Karen Civil to discuss his new album, upcoming tour, his text to Wale, his future as an actor, and more on Civil TV. ScHoolboyQ talks to Civil TV for the 3rd time to give hip-hops hottest insider the scoop on what’s next and his future as an actor. ScHoolboy Q also has a pitch for Jill Scott!
Freddie Gibbs Feat. Hit Skrewface – Have U Seen Her (Video)
Produced by SMKA…ESGN is out now.
Mannie Fresh Feat. Carmine & Mayalino – Forever
This is cool and all, but….where’s that OMFGOD project with Mos Def?
Juicy J Announces New Release Date For ‘Stay Trippy’
August 27th is now the new date we’re hearing for the forthcoming powerhouse that is Juicy J’s Stay Trippy. Personally, I think he would’ve have made greater impact had his project dropping at the beginning of Summer, but hey….at least it’s coming.