Midwest rappers Freddie Gibbs and Boldy James go in over this jazzy track from Treejay and DJ Clockwork’s S.H.O.W.TIME mixtape. You can download the track below.
Raekwon – Sermon’s Domain Interview; Speaks On Upcoming Wu-Tang Tour
Courtesy of Sermon’s Domain:
In an exclusive sit-down with Sermon’s Domain at Alive & Well’s clothing store in Capital Hill, Raekwon talked about what it was like to perform at Coachella this year and a few topics about the Wu album. In regards to the album, he reveals that he didn’t find out about the title until it was out to the public, explains the type of sound he hopes to achieve through it, the possibility of hearing some unreleased ODB and if we’ll see a Wu-Tang Clan tour this year. We also briefly spoke on his solo album that’s still “baking in the oven.”
Curtis Williams of Two-9 (@ThatBoyCurtis) – Automatic
The head man in the ATL collective drops a new track produced by Childish Major and C4. Full project coming soon?
Kilt The Club: TDE Outtakes From SXSW ’13
Hilarious.
Watch the outtakes from TDE’s time out at SXSW 2013
OJ Da Juiceman – No Hook (Video)
OJ Da Juiceman actually found some time to take a break from the money for a new visual. Taken from his 6 Rings: Volume 2 and Juice World 2 mixtapes.
James Blake Brings Out The RZA At Coachella
RZA was the surprise guest during James Blake’s set at Coachella, performing their collaboration from Blake’s Overgrown.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Sho Shallow (@ShoShallow) – Bad
Some behind the scenes footage for Sho Shallow’s forthcoming visual, courtesy of Rap Up UK.
Scarface – Hard Knock TV Interview (Part 1)
Exclusive in-depth interview with Scarface backstage at Paid Dues. Facemob talks to Nick Huff Barili about his writing process and how the first words are the most important because they set the tone of the verse. Surprisingly, he admits that doesn’t like listening to his own rhymes. Scarface talks about how the birth of his son in 1998 was a moment of clarity that helped him get a new perspective on life. As the interview continues Scarface addresses rumors that Rick Rubin originally didn’t want him to be part of the Geto Boys. Facemob says that the only way he would record another Geto Boys album is if Rick Rubin produced the whole album, if not there will not be another Geto Boys album. Scarface confirms that Mind Playin Tricks On Me was his song and was supposed to be for his solo album but that it went to the group and that Willie D added his verse later on. The title was inspired from something his Grandmother said and the lyrics dealt with a lot of the paranoia caused by Scarface’s heavy drug use. Scarface looks back at that time and is glad that he “got out of that shit because I don’t ever want to go back in there. I was in a part of my brain that was spooky…I was in a real fucked up state of mind. To the point that I just wanted to die.”
Trinidad James REALLY Likes Justin Timberlake
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Be real: does anyone see how a collaboration with Justin Timberlake and Trinidad James would work? They do say Timbaland can work wonders, but still…
Pro Era Perform At The Gramercy Theater (NYC)
Live from Gramercy Theater, Pro Era returns to NYC to rock out on the final stop of the Beast Coast tour.
Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers – Get Lucky (Unofficial Video)
Check out this pretty dope video clip that somebody put together, which shows Pharrell and Daft Punk driving through the desert. The fact that there was footage that goes so well like this is amazing. Random Access Memories drops next month (preorder here).
Big K.R.I.T. (@BIGKRIT) Performs At The Broccoli City Festival
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Big K.R.I.T returns to the DMV yesterday and headlined the Broccoli City festival hosted by Va$htie and featuring a guest performance from D.C. local rapper Phil Ade.
UPDATE: Additional footage from DMVsthemove.
Stevie J & Joseline Visits The Breakfast Club
The most hilarious couple in Hip-Hop (if you even want to say they are) visited The Breakfast Club to promote the new season of Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta, and boy, was it dramatic. Entertainment at it’s finest.
Vince Kidd (@Kiddulthood) Feat. Vanessa White (@VanessaTheSats) – The Zoo (Video)
The Voice UK alum Vince Kidd gets trippy with The Saturday’s Vanessa White in his latest visual for ‘The Zoo’.
Zagu Zarr (@Zagu_Zarr) – Smile
Some dancehall blend for your Monday afternoon. This one is from Zagu Zarr, whom you can check out more of here.
Chip (@OfficialChip) Performs In McCluskys (Kingston)
I need T.I. to focus on his UK artist a little more…..
Alizae hosts the night for Flava, featuring an appearance and special performance from Hustle Gang’s Chip and a McClusky’s Harlem Shake.
Mic Righteous (@MicRighteous) – Up All Night (Video)
Mic Righteous liberates his latest visual, taken from his Open Mic EP.
ALBUM SAMPLER: @JoshKumra – Good Things Come To Those Who Don’t Wait
Josh Kumra’s latest project is out now (or at least it’s supposed to be, the iTunes link didn’t seem to be working properly for me).
@Teddy_Music Feat. @OoRITE_C4 – Gravity (Video)
Check out the latest visual from Teddy Music featuring OoRITE’s C4, directed by Daniel Alexander (single out on iTunes).
Suspect OTB (@Suspect_OTB) – Black Mask Black Gloves (Video)
The latest from Suspect OTB, courtesy of Rap City TV.
TenBennys (@TenBenjamins) – 5AM In The Corp (Video)
TenBennys tries his hand at Drake’s banger, complete with a visual.
RECAP: Pound Sterling’s ‘Pound For Pound’ Gym Fighters (@PoundSterling1)
In you didn’t know, Pound Sterling has been dabbling in the MMA scene for a bit, now (he even has his own gym). Above is a recap of some of his athletes at work:
Highlights of the fighters from Pound Sterlings “Pound For Pound Gym” fighting in MMA bouts
Caskey – Dolla Bills (Video)
I’m still trying to figure out how this came to be a YMCMB thing, but above is a pretty dope record from their latest signee Caskey.
People Shot At Lil’ Flip’s 4/20 Concert (Video/Details)
Reports AllHipHop:
Two revelers celebrating the marijuana holiday “4/20″ were shot as rapper Lil Flip performed at a show in Denver, Colorado.
Thousands had gathered in Civic Center Park in Denver to celebrate, since marijuana has been legalized in Colorado.
Around 5:00pm, witnesses reported hearing four or five shots and a man, his dog and a woman were struck, as Lil Flip performed, according to reports.
“I saw him fall, grabbing his leg,” witness Travis Craig told The Associated Press. “He was just screaming that he was in pain, and wanted to know where his girlfriend was. She was OK. And then the cops showed up real quick, like, less than a minute. They put him on ambulance and left.”
The police presence was heavy due to the 80,000 attendees who were expected to attend the weekend celebration.
“I am just grateful that no one was seriously hurt…,” Lil Flip tweeted.
Police are seeking two suspects in the shooting, which was captured on aerial footage.