A couple of new releases from Will Smith’s kid sees him rapping in the streets for a quick-strike ‘Fast’ and an audio leak from ‘Melancholy’, which sees him spitting rhymes over Pink Floyd’s ‘Breathe’.
ALBUM STREAM: DJ Quik – The Midnight Life
October 14th is the day that DJ Quik returns with a new album of classic West Coast Hip-Hop/Funk; the good news is that fans can enjoy a full stream of the album until then (below). Make sure you head over to iTunes to support.
Black Cobain – Today
Virginia’s Black Cobain has a mixtape on the way titled ‘No Buzz’ (I wonder why it’s called that) and the below track is taken from the project.
Vado – Try Me (Remix)
Vado’s latest freestyle is over Dej Loaf’s ‘Try Me’. Sidenote: I’m really interested in hearing Dej Loaf over some better production…
Consequence – The Whole World
This track was apparently inspired by WWE theme music (specifically, Wyatt Family) and features singer Mark Crozer. Check it out below.
Raekwon – Backstabbers
Raekwon’s latest #TBT installment was dedicated to the O’Jays’ classic track. I can’t help but think about Project Pat’s version when I hear this.
Lil Herb – Frankie Lymon
The latest track from the man also known as G Herbo is said to be taken from his upcoming mixtape Ball Like I’m Kobe.
ALBUM STREAM: Vince Staples – Hell Can Wait
I didn’t realise it until now, but Vince Staples new project (out now) is actually an EP…you can stream the project below, courtesy of Spotify.
Gunplay – Gunplay (Mixtape)
The firecracker of MMG drops of his new self-titled mixtape, which sees Gunplay going in over original cuts and freestyles. You can stream or download the project below.
Scott King – I Don’t Give A
Scott King lets go of a new banger, titled ‘I Don’t Give A’, produced by DJ Jemaine. Check it out below.
King Shug – Try Me
One of Uptown’s finest tries his hand at “Try Me” by Def Loaf. We think he went in with the autotune. Mixtape coming soon.
Covaboy – Fashion Statement (Video)
Check out the new eerie Covaboy single and visual for ‘Fashion Statement’, shot and directed by Dro Victorious.
Johnny Cinco – Real Hundreds (Video)
Boobe – OG Boobe Johnson (Mixtape)
After some time away from the spotlight, veteran DC rapper and local legend Boobe drops his latest project, OG Boobe Johnson. The hard work pays of, OG Boobe Johnson is a great, well-rounded project. Featuring the likes of Shy Glizzy, Fat Trel, Raheem Devaughn, Garvey, Black Cobain, JusPaul Big Fella and production from producers like JUSTICE League, Chink Santana, The Directors and more.
New Regime – Material Life Ft. Megan Marie (Video)
VA artist New Regime drops the video for his single “Material Life” featuring Megan Marie. Directed by Bones Vision, this “Balled out Ballad” (shout out to HHS1987) is definitely worth watching. Check out New Regime’s latest project here.
Slugg Mania & Chris Fresh – S.D.P.H
Two of 808 Mafia’s more slept-on members (Chris Fresh and Slugg Mania) drop a hyped up video (shot by Cam Kirk) for a slowed-down track, produced by Chris. Check out Fresh’s latest EP.