Slimkat and yU take viewers on a space-journey in the video for “Far.”
Pinky KillaCorn & Visto – What Hippie What
Here is a new single from the Hippie Life Krew. Pinky and Visto slow it down on “What Hippie What.”
Source: WCP
Kingpen Slim – No Talkin (Prod. by Mark Henry)
One of our favorite DC rappers, Kingpen Slim comes through with a new single, another Mark Henry joint. These two have been making music for years, and it shows in “No Talkin.” Check it out above. If you like it, support on iTunes.
Source: Karen Civil
Rambo – No Excuses Vlog 2
Rambo links up with fellow Alexandrians Young Moe and Black Cobain in a new Vlog for his upcoming No Excuses mixtape.
Tokyo Daimo – Legend (Video)
Continuing his DC takeover, Tokyo Daimo just dropped the official video for his “Legend” freestyle. Directed by Reelive Media, the colorful, trippy visuals complement the upbeat, boastful nature of Daimo’s take on the popular Drake song. Filmed in Cre8 Space studios, Daimo and company wild out in smoked-out rooms and leather couches, with cameos from JABB, ILL Wonka, etc.
Jose Guapo Ft. Hoodrich Pablo & DC White – If We Go Broke (Prod. by 808 Mafia)
Guapo. White and Pablo link up for another banger, produced by 808 Mafia. DC White is up next, I’m telling ya.
Source: DGB
Jose Guapo Ft. DC White & Yakk Gotti – Fly As A Pilot (Prod. by Fresh Jones)
Jose Guapo gave DGB two exclusives today, both featuring DC White. The first one, “Fly As A Pilot” is all about designer clothes and also features Yakk Gotti and Fresh Jones on the beat.
Bleu Friday – Spaceship Status (Video)
Some fresh, simple Bleu Friday. Check out the video for “Spaceship Status.” You can download the track on Soundcloud.
Wale Plays a Snippet of his Song with Kanye West
Wale played an unreleased record yesterday on Snapchat (WaleEBM.) Fans got to hear a collaboration he recorded recently with Kanye West in Paris. The track will not appear on Folarin’s upcoming album
Wale – Live Ustream in the Studio
Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream
Wale takes us in the studio with him this Friday night, live via Ustream. He’s been having some technical difficulties, but will hopefully clear them up soon.
Dino BAM – FDYM (Prod. By Ric & Thadeus)
Dino BAM takes a break from straight-forward singing to wow us with his Rap lyricism on “FDYM,” the first offering from the upcoming Don Altae project.
Dew Baby, Fat Trel & Wale – Loyalty (Video)
Just weeks before The Album About Nothing is released, Wale, Dew Baby and Fat Trel show out in Marc Fernandez-directed video for “Loyalty.” The three EBM rappers walk around Harlem with Lil Durk, Noreage and others. My one question is, although this is a Band Kamp beat, why does this song have to sound like its from Chicago and not DC to get popular? Just a thought. You can pre-order The Album About Nothing on iTunes now.
Source: Complex
Chaz French – Whatcha Know (Video)
Chaz French spits rapid fire confessions and declarations in a church, on the corner and in a boat for his new video “Whatcha Know.”
Source: Noisey (even though they never source us)
Lightshow – The Way I See It (Video)
1st Impressions and Lightshow take it to the trap for the title track from his mixtape The Way I See It.
Ar-Ab – Forbes List Ft. Shy Glizzy
DC to Philly. Ar and Shy are back with a track about money.
Oddisee – That’s Love
After announcing his new album, The Good Fight, Oddisee drops a new single, “That’s Love.” The album is due May 5th.
BreezePark – Stay Up Late (Video)
East coast collective BreezePark brings to life their latest Mikey Carey produced audio contribution, “Stay Up Late”. Watch the Viz Ink directed visual after the break and be on the lookout for The Strangers EP coming soon!
Young Money Yawn – Street Gospel 2 (Mixtape)
Young Money Yawn releases the second edition of his Street Gospel series, hosted by DJ Drama. Yawn came up in Norfolk, Virginia and had a major co-sign from Pusha T a few years ago. Last year, it was announced that Yawn had signed to RCA records. Street Gospel 2 has some familiar records, like “New Jack City”, “Half The Time” featuring Young Dolph, “Gutta” with Shy Glizzy and “Shout Out to Papi” with Pusha. The tracks are mostly Just Blaze-style soul chops meet 808s in the traditional Southern fashion. “Rain Rain” and “Allergic” stand out (as well as the singles.) Songs like “I Be Shining” seem out of place, with Yawn talking over his own raps and exploring a Migos flow that doesn’t fit his usual style. The mixtape is still worth a listen, especially if you’re unfamiliar with this Virginia rapper.
Lil Riza – Dirty Ass
Even though he just released a mixtape two weeks ago, Lil Riza drops another single, “Dirty Ass.” I’m not sure who exactly this is directed at, but it’s a great track. Let’s hope for more yell-raps in 2015…
Wale – The Album About Nothing (Cover 2)
Wale releases another cover from his upcoming album. This one looks fairly familiar (it’s just like the original Mixtape About Nothing cover.)
DJ Chris Styles ft. Styme, Jake Sinatra, Ay-Rock, & JusPaul – Lookin’ Like
DJ Chris Styles gets a local all-star cast to ask what its “Lookin’ Like.”
Mike Brown Da Czar ft. Money Montana – Next 2 Blow (Video)
New trap shit from Mike Brown and Money Montana. Pay attention, they’re part of a small group of newer artists running DC right now. Shot by JFK Films
Fat Trel – Mollybag Freestyle
Fat Trel releases a new Freestyle entitled “Mollybag.” The song, a tribute to the Notorious BIG, is produced by Paris Bueller and Ghetto Guitar of Bandkamp. It probably won’t appear on his upcoming mixtape Georgetown.
Brodinski – Interviews ft. ILOVEMAKONNEN & Yung Gleesh
Brodinski’s upcoming album is gonna be crazy. Yung Gleesh and Makonnen are a good fit on this track. Gleesh killed it with these new flows.