Filthy America… It’s Beautiful drops this Friday.
Lupe Fiasco – N.E.R.D. (UPDATE)
Lupe Fiasco goes in over J. Cole’s ‘Everybody Dies’ instrumental. UPDATE: Well…a lot has happened since this track was released, from the track being taken down over lyrics (and re-added), Lupe’s deciding to retire and fights with the Anti-Defamation League. You can check out what’s been happening here.
The fact that Lupe’s Muslim makes it hard for this to look like anything other than prejudice, but what we do know?
WATCH: Gucci Mane & Zaytoven’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert
You see it correctly. Gucci Mane was the latest guest on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, and he performed with the help of Zaytoven on piano.
Gucci’s upcoming album The Return of East Atlanta Santa drops this Friday.
Lil Zay – Black Beatles (Freestyle)
For his latest, Lil Zay goes on over Rae Sremmurd’s ‘Black Beatles’ instrumental.
Produca P – #UPTNEGUS2 (Stream)
Likeblood and Jazzy Life’s own Produca P liberates his new project #UPTNEGUS2, available for streaming via Spinrilla. Check it out below.
Dom Kennedy & Hit-Boy Release Joint EP ‘Half-A-Mil’
A project that we were pretty hype about since it was revealed this past month: Dom Kennedy and Hit-Boy have released their 5-track EP Half-A-Mil, which you can stream below.
If you missed it, you can watch the visual for ‘100 Rounds’ here.
Murda Beatz – Keep God First (Mixtape)
Featuring appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, Swae Lee, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Migos and more.
Lil Bibby Feat. 21 Savage – Squad
Chicago’s Lil Bibby links up with Atlanta’s 21 Savage on the new track ‘Squad’. Produced by itrez…Free Crack 4 is on the way.
Ty Dolla $ign Feat. 24Hrs – Back Up
For his latest, Ty Dolla $ign links with Atlanta’s 24Hrs for the track ‘Back Up’. Hopefully, the rumoured project from these two will arrive soon.
Hodgy – Fireplace: TheNotTheOtherSide (Stream)
Odd Future’s Hodgy (Beats) reveals his debut solo album Fireplace: TheNotTheOtherSide, which features appearances from Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Salomon Faye. Stream below.
Charles Hamilton – Hamilton, Charles (STREAM)
Here’s a pleasant surprise: underground comeback king Charles Hamilton has released a new project titled Hamilton, Charles, which can be streamed/purchased below. You can also check out a new documentary about the rapper here.
The 070 Project: Chapter 1 (STREAM)
North Bergen, New Jersey collective 070 (of which 070 Shake is one of the group’s prominent members) has released a new project titled The 070 Project: Chapter 1. Stream below and pick up your copy via iTunes.
NBA YoungBoy Charged With Attempted Murder
From AllHipHop:
Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy’s budding career has been derailed, thanks to recent attempted murder charges.
The 17-year-old rapper, who has recently released tracks with artists like Boosie Badazz, Kevin Gates and 21 Savage, has been charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested last month at a show in Austin, Texas. On December 7, he was booked into the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Court, is currently being held on $200,000 bond.
This is not his first brush with the law.
The rapper also did a six-month stint in a juvenile detention center in Tallulah, Louisiana, where he wrote songs for his 2015 debut mixtape, “Life Before Fame.”
Even though NBA YoungBoy is under the age of 18, he can still be tried as an adult under Louisiana law.
Fetty Wap Feat. Nicki Minaj – Like A Star
Fetty Wap might have his biggest hit single ever with ‘Like A Star’, which features Nicki Minaj. Check it out below.
Gucci Mane – Stutter
Another track from Gucci’s upcoming album The Return of East Atlanta Santa before it drops next week.
Dae Dae Feat. Young Thug & Young M.A – Spend It (Remix)
300 Ent. artist Dae Dae has been making waves with his single ‘Spend It’; now, that track gets a big remix with the addition of Young Thug and Young M.A.
YG Feat. Lil Wayne – Trill
Courtesy of Red Bull Sound Select, YG and Lil Wayne team up for the new track ‘Trill’, produced by Boi-1da and co-produced by T-Minus.
Southeast Slim – ‘Like War (State Of Emergency)’ & ‘Black Panther (The Vanguard)’
While this was released a few months ago, it certainly rings bells this week. In the wake of Tomi Lahren’s recent ‘I Love Black People’ tour (featuring Charlamagne Tha God and Trevor Noah…you can find those links yourself), we decided to revisit Southeast Slim’s ‘Like War (State Of Emergency)’ below along with the even earlier visual for ‘Black Panther (The Vanguard)’.
Wiz Khalifa Celebrates O.N.I.F.C. 4-Year Anniversary With Three New Tracks
It’s been four years since the release of Wiz Khalifa’s O.N.I.F.C. project; in celebration of, the Pittsburgh emcee delivers three new tracks for his fans to enjoy.
Juelz Santana Feat. Bobby Shmurda, Dave East & Rowdy Rebel – Time Ticking
UPDATE: We added Juelz’ video for his ‘Up In The Studio Getting Blown’ freestyle below.
While the Dipset in-house “beef” continues, member Juelz Santana continues to make his way back to the forefront. Below lies his latest track ‘Time Ticking’, which features Dave East and incarcerated rappers Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Quiet Storm (Freestyle)
Riding NYC star A Boogie (Wit Da Hoodie) drops off a new freestyle over Mobb Deep’s classic instrumental. As expected, he steps away from his usual melodic style (for the most part) and gives some of his best bars yet.
Yin Yang – Thinking Bout Ya
Not yet familiar with this artist, but we’re definitely vibing to the below track ‘Thinking Bout Ya’.