Kanye West is going at everybody — his soon-to-be ex-wife, said ex-wife’s family, Pete Davidson, fashion critics, and more. Produced by Hit-Boy, DJ Premier, Big Duke, Cash Jones, and Mike Dean.
Young E Class Feat. Alex Vaughn – “Capable Of Love” (Video)
Produced by Lyons League and shot by Cold Wolf Visualz.
Murda Beatz Feat. Blxst & Wale – “One Shot” (Video)
Hit the court with the dynamic trio above. Hopefully, Murda Beatz has a lot more coming.
Cordae – Tiny Desk (Home) Concert (Video)
From Bobby Carter for NPR Music:
Midway through his Tiny Desk (home) concert, Cordae shares the backstory behind “RNP” from his 2019 debut album, The Lost Boy, and the early stresses he endured as a successful young rapper. It takes a comedic twist, but his father’s insight sets him straight. The music industry hasn’t tainted him, and he’s choosing to have fun with it. There’s an undeniably pure quality to his Tiny Desk. The entire performance exudes confidence, and his excitement is palpable.
He’s put a lot of pressure on himself as the self-proclaimed “best rapper under 25,” but the DMV-bred emcee has a solid argument. With a critically praised debut under his belt and co-signs from peers and legends alike, he’s checking all the boxes. From a rustic, elegant setting in Los Angeles, he plays a combo of Lost Boy favorites and cuts from his new album, From a Birds Eye View. The new music sheds more light on what Cordae is made of.
The emotional “Momma’s Hood” and introspective “C Carter” round out the set with songs like the barred-up “Sinister.” The mood flows perfectly for 20 minutes, and in between cracking a couple of lighthearted funnies about Tiny Desk, he stakes his claim and checks another box as a charismatic live performer.
SET LIST
“C Carter”
“Want From Me”
“RNP”
“Thousands Word/Thanksgiving Medley”
“Sinister”
“Momma’s Hood”
“Chronicles”MUSICIANS
Cordae: vocals
Clarence “Klueworld” Lewis IV: drums, music director
Eric Fells: keys
Leonardo “LEO” Varella: guitar
Mike Phillips: bass
Jacob Scesny: saxophone
Derrick Evans: vocals
Eric Lyn: vocals
Phylicia Hill: vocals
Aja Grant: vocalsCREDITS
Video: Chadrick Fellers, Jeremy Ivory-Chambers, Will Noyce
Audio: Freddie Johns III
Production Manager: Tone Lopez
Stage Manager/Backline Tech: Chris FrancoTINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Joshua Bryant
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Maia Stern, Kara Frame, Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
Fat Trel Speaks Out After Receiving Another Prison Sentence
Following a short stint in prison following his three-year bid, Fat Trel has taken to social media to reveal that the judge has handed him another sentence for a year-and-a-half. Check out the full message below — here’s to hoping that he can receive the resources needed to fight what is clearly an unfair situation.
Illtalian & Foggieraw – “Back Home” (Video)
talian/Filipino emcee Thomas Iannucci — also known as Illtalian — connects with Foggieraw for his latest. Produced by Joe Ayinde.
NLE Choppa Feat. Moneybagg Yo – “Too Hot” (Video)
Produced by CHASETHEMONEY. NLE Choppa’s Me vs. Me drops next week.
Lil Wayne Upgrades ‘Sorry 4 The Wait’
Now available on streaming platforms, Weezy’s Sorry 4 The Wait now comes with four additional songs: “Cameras” featuring Allan Cubas, “Lil Romeo,” “Anti-Hero” with Lil Tecca, and “Bleu Snappin.” Stream in full below.
Cheecho – ‘In Hog We Trust 2’ (Stream)
Featuring seven dope cuts and a single assist from Cruddy Murda. Stream below.
Cordae – ‘From A Bird’s Eye View’ (Stream)
Cordae unveils his sophomore LP From A Bird’s Eye View, complete with 14 tracks and additional assists from Roddy Ricch, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Gunna, H.E.R., Lil Durk, and more. Stream in full below.
Gunna Feat. Drake – “P Power”
Gunna extends his new album (DS4EVER) with a new collaboration alongside Drake.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again – “Bring The Hook”; Lil Durk & O Block Respond
YoungBoy’s forthcoming mixtape Colors arrives next week (Jan. 21). In related news (and as expected), both Lil Durk and O Block aren’t to approving of the song’s subject matter:
That ain’t no demon time he just rapping like the rest of these rappers all rap https://t.co/ctJJhV6eCi
— LilReese (@LilReese300) January 12, 2022
Cordae – L.A. Leakers Freestyle (Video)
There is no other way to bring in the new year than to set the tone for 2022 with a blazing entry from the undeniable Cordae.
Nearly four years after delivering his first L.A. Leakers freestyle, the ‘From A Birds Eye View’ rapper unleashed complete HEAT for the Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk coveted series, with Freestyle 126. Cordae came through to the LIFTOFF to completely take the bar up higher than some of your favorite rappers can meet, according to the 24-year-old emcee.
Not holding back during the nearly 10-minute moment, Cordae hit us with a three-piece offering, spitting bars over the late Notorious B.I.G.’s “Kick The Door In,” Jadakiss’ “Put Ya Hands Up,” and Kodak Black’s “Super Gremlin.” Unloading punches and boasting his prowess, Cordae spits:
Oh, I get it, you n****s must’ve forgot
I’m like a young f***in’ Malcolm with a touch of Barack
Got this ballplayer main b**** sucking’ my c***
But, that was years ago, I got the weirdest flow
Been doing this sh** since cartoons and cereal
I’m not new to this, I’m true to this, shout to Ludacris
My first words, “Move b****” when I came out the uterus
2 Men Indicted For Young Dolph Murder
BREAKING:
Both Young Dolph accused gunmen are in custody.
Justin “Straight Drop” Johnson and Cornelius Smith (the gunman wearing the Bass Pro Hat.) pic.twitter.com/HVdxWQE1X2— Jeremy Pierre FOX13 (@JeremypierreFOX) January 11, 2022
From Fox 13 Memphis, where you can read the full story:
Both of the gunmen wanted for the murder of beloved Memphis rapper Young Dolph are now in custody, according to law enforcement officials.
On Jan. 12, officials released an official indictment against the two men charged in the rapper’s death.
The U.S. Marshals said that one of the suspects, 23-year-old Justin Johnson, was captured in Indiana on Tuesday, Jan. 11 around 3 p.m.
According to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, the second suspected gunman, Cornelius Smith, was also arrested and booked into Shelby County Jail, charged with first-degree murder for the rapper’s death.
Smith is also charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at Young Dolph’s brother, who was with him inside Makeda’s Cookies at the time of the shooting.
Cordae Performs “Sinister” and “Chronicles” On ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video)
From A Bird’s Eye View officially makes landfall January 14th.
Travy Nostra – ‘I Was On Vacation’ (Stream)
Featuring 7 dope cuts and a single assist from Joony. Stream in full below.