Disrespectful Swag and Ike Vision present the teaser for “Grindin.” The video is dropping soon.
Seven Jackson – Wait (Prod. by Lord Java)
Seven and Java drop the slow, spacey first single from the SMG head’s upcoming EP Qi. That’ll be his 6th EP..coming soon.
French Montana & Harry Fraud – Mac & Cheese: The Appetizer (EP)
Harry & French drop a free prequel to the upcoming Mac & Cheese album
Kristmas – Dodgin’ Bullets (Prod. by Block Beattaz)
Don’t be put off by his name, Alabama rapper Kristmas is truly a talented guy. The Slow Motion Sounds artist dropped this track from the archives where he sings about getting caught up in mistakes in life in a somber tone. The Block Beattaz provided a great backdrop as well. Enjoy.
Yung Gleesh – Wasabi (Official Video)
Yung Gleesh and Will Hoopes drop the off-kilter video for the bizzare “Wasabi,” produced by MallDidIt.
STEFisDOPE & Suede Moccasins – 88 (Mixtape)
Stef and his producer Suede Moccasins drop a 9-song commentary on rap and the past…
1988 was a milestone year for music, art, fashion, & politics. Public Enemy, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, & N.W.A. all released classic albums, Crack made it’s debut in city streets across the United States, & the Iran-Contra scandal was exposed. It was a year of creativity, exploration, enlightenment, & global revolution. On the 30th day of September in 1988, this is the day STEFisDOPE was born. Growing up in the late 80’s, early 90’s, & 2000’s, STEF is part of the millenial generation that transitioned into the internet & social media age. From analog to digital. This album “1988” is an audio expression from a 26-year old Black male perspective, covering a range of topics from politics, race, love, sex, revolution, & the hustle it takes to survive in the modern world. It’s a 9-song project that began production in 2012. With the album’s sole production from Suede Moccasins, the vibe is a blend of nostalgia fortified with modern drums & 808s along with STEF’s witty wordplay & lyricism. Take a trip down memory lane & find out why STEF’s been DOPE SINCE ‘88.
Lightshow – The Way I See It (Mixtape) (Hosted by DJ Khaled)
After years of grinding in the DC streets, it looks like Lightshow is heading for the big leagues. The Way I See It, hosted by DJ Khaled is his life and experience, bottle into one full LP. Enjoy.
King Louie – Tony Po Pimpin’
King Louie drops his latest, titled ‘Tony Po Pimpin’, which you can check out below. Sidenote: he may be signed to Drake’s OVO Sound, judging from his latest tattoos.
Young Scooter – Free Guwop
Young Scooter pays tribute to the currently-incarcerated Gucci Mane in his latest track, ‘Free Guwop’.
Lightshow – It’s Alright Ft. Shy Glizzy
Lightshow drops one final leak before his new project The Way I See It, which drops at midnight.
Lightshow – The Way I See It (EPK/Trailer)
Lightshow talks about what his new project, The Way I See It, will be like and gives us a preview of songs and videos from the DJ Khaled-hosted project. The project drops at midnight and expect a single with Shy Glizzy to leak later today.
JRLong Money – What You Want (Video)
JRLong Money drops the ThankYouCJ-directed video for “What You Want.” Shot in New York City, the local MC raps hard over a melodic YB on da Beat production. JR’s project One Way Out is scheduled to be released spring 2015.
Project Pat – Cheez N Dope 3 (Mixtape)
Project Pat is back with his new mixtape Cheez N Dope 3, which features appearances from Rick Ross, Juicy J, Young Scooter, Shy Glizzy, Ca$h Out and more. Stream and download link below.
STREAM: OG Maco – Breathe (EP)
Well, consider us even more impressed by Quality Control’s latest artist, who has dropped a new EP that addresses all of the goings on in New York and Ferguson. You can stream OG Maco’s Breathe below.
Key! – VA Beach Freestyle
For his latest release, Key! salutes the house of the Neptunes and the Clipse for some reason (not a diss or a complaint).
Meatchi – Dogs (Prod. by Bass Hedz)
Meatchi goes in on the conscious tip over some soulful Bass Hedz crankage.
Diamond District – March On Washington: Redux (Stream)
Taking things a step further than their latest release March On Washington is a remix album, which sees dope re-blendings from Black Milk, Large Professor, Diamond D, Nottz, Jonwayne, Apollo Brown, Oh No and more. Stream and purchase links are below.
Kirko Bangz – Progression V: Young Texas Playa (Mixtape)
Kirko Bangz seems to have fallen by the commercial wayside since earning his XXL Freshman stamp (and even before that, post-‘Drank In My Up’, honestly)…
Nonetheless, the slept-on Houston representer has dropped the fifth installment of his Progression series, which features appearances from the likes of Bun B and RiFF RaFF. Stream and download link below.
Young Dolph Feat. Shy Glizzy – Make The World Go Around
For his latest release, Young Dolph recruits D.C.’s Shy Glitzy for ‘Make The World Go Round’, produced by Drumma Boy…
…in related news, Shy Glitzy was also recently featured in Complex; you can check that out here.
DC White – Fell In Love With The Trap
DC White drops a melodic trap banger over a simplistic, bassy Backpack Miller/Fresh Jones Beat. White has been making waves in Atlanta and DC with his auto-tuned plug talk and braggadocios raps. Pay attention…
Mike WiLL Made It – Ransom (Mixtape)
After a few leaks, we finally get Mike WiLL Made It’s mixtape Ransom…check it out below.
ILOVEMAKONNEN – Swerve
ILOVEMAKONNEN drops his latest single, the Mike WiLL Made It-produced ‘Swerve’.
Chief Keef Feat. Kanye West & Tadoe – Nobody
When I saw this, I really thought I was about to hear both Chief Keef at his best and some dope bars from Ye. Neither of those things are on the track you’re about to willingly listen to.
Purchase the track if you like what you hear.
Starlito – Theories (Mixtape)
For whatever reason, Starlito is about to drop a new album — Black Sheep Don’t Grin — only to almost-immediately drop a mixtape (the below offering, titled Theories) alongside it. Can’t really complain, I suppose.