Freddie Gibbs and Madlib continue the tradition of great videos for Piñata. Gibbs’ ode to Harold’s (the Chicago-based fried chicken chain), specifically the Harold’s in his hometown of Gary, Indiana is brought to life in the Midwestern cold by Gregory Buissereth.
The Real Kwame – Vibe Killer/93 mph (Video)
The Real Kwame and ClassicLP drop a video for “Vibe Killer.” The song is a smooth, self-produced, trunk-banger definitely worthy of your attention.
E-40 Feat. T-Pain, Kid Ink & B.o.B – Red Cup
Sharp On All 4 Corners is the latest release from E-40, which consists of a whopping four albums (I guess this is the Bay Area emcee’s trend now). Who knows when it will drop, but the below posse cut is the latest offering from the project(s).
Trinidad Jame$ – Doin’ Me
Post-Def Jam, Trinidad Jame$ is now on his own, and it’s obviously not stopped him from chasing success, as can be seen with his latest single ‘Doin’ Me’.
Mike WiLL Ft. Young Thug – Take A Picture
“Take A Picture” featuring Young Thug is the first leak from Ransom, the upcoming mixtape by Mike WiLL. Dark, menacing, dissonant with minimal production, WiLL and Thug have perfected a new sound here.
Maffew Ragazino – Dipset Forever (Video)
Ragazino drops the visuals for his Diplomats tribute off of his latest mixtape. Video shot by Kiki Humanmonochrome…
Test – #Jackin4Beatz2 (Mixtape)
Free Bandz Test drops a new mixtape of mostly freestyles and a few bonus new tracks. Aside from freestyles over some of the biggest tracks, Test has a few originals featuring the likes of Lor Scoota, 808 Mafia and more.
Free Bandz Test drops a new mixtape of mostly freestyles and a few bonus new tracks. Aside from freestyles over some of the biggest tracks, Test has a few originals featuring the likes of Lor Scoota, 808 Mafia and more.
Lil Nardy – Get Up Off Me (Prod. by Stunt N Dozier)
Lil Nardy’s haunting tune “Get Up Off Me”, produced by Stunt N Dozier has been stuck in my head all week, so I’m posting it. The Alabama rapper has a mixtape out too, go check that out.
Source: DGB
Skream – Filth (DarkElixir Bootleg Remix)
I don’t think I’ve ever posted anything by DarkElixir on this site. He’s a great DJ and producer, and probably doesn’t get enough credit alongside people like Crizzly for doing the “Trap” sound before it was called and before it sounded terrible. Unfortunately he’s retiring and selling off the last of his equipment, which is a huge disappointment. He still has one last remix to drop. A bootleg mix of an old Skream tune “Filth”. Apparently he’s offered the download for free. I’m having trouble downloading it but hopefully that’ll work itself out.
ISSA J – Wordplay (Prod. By Mariano Zerga)
Mo Co’s finest flows over a dope, 90’s style Mariano Zerga beat for “Wordplay.” Its cool to see Issa J do something different for this one.
Lou Daddie (RDC) – Left Right (Freestyle)
Lou Daddie from RDC goes in over YG’s “Left Right.” Artwork by Lena Chase.
YG Ends Show After 20 Minutes, Jumps Into Crowd (Video)
While in Edmonton yesterday for the Canadian version of his My Krazy Life tour, YG had somewhat of a bad show. At the very start of the concert, the rapper apparently lost his voice and went back stage. He returned shortly to bring up a fan in a wheel chair. After ice cubes were thrown at him (and after a brief warning), the rapper and his security jumped into the crowd and began fighting with the supposed assailant. My Krazy Life indeed.
CONCERTS: See Yung Gleesh Headline U Street Music Hall August 8th
Chelly The MC – SLN ft. Diggy Ro’Zay
Chelly drops a new single from her upcoming mixtape Recognize Rival. “SLN” is a collaboration with Diggy Ro’Zay. Chelly shows her versatility on this one, singing and rapping while Diggy serves as a great feature. Enjoy
UPDATE: Ras Nebyu – Ras Griffin III Mixtape (Stream)
Nebyu drops his much anticipated Ras Griffin III project. We have two links for now, but no stream. Like Modi said, get that up or we will…
Kevin Gates & Starlito – Sh!t Freestyle
Although this freestyle is about 8 months too late, I can’t pass up on Lito and Kevin Gates killing “Sh!t” while on tour out in LA. Damn. Gates will be at the Fillmore with Chevy Woods on the 22nd.
Earl Swavey & A$AP Ant – Get Off
Oakland’s Earl Swavey links up with A$AP Ant over some Cali shit. Call it “Ratchet” or “Hyphy” or whatever you want…
Meatchi – Authentic N***a
Meatchi gives us a great new exclusive to premier. The Slutty Boyz rapper goes in about authenticity over a soulful 808 beat produced by the Tag Team.
Pete Rock Tribute Mix – James Brown
Pete Rock drops a James Brown tribute mix filled with classic songs by Brown and the J.B.’s as well as songs that sampled them. Enjoy.
Quality Control – Quality Over Quantity II (Mixtape Cover)
Lou Daddie (RDC) – Hot N***a Freestyle
Although this beat is the latest to be rapped over by everybody under the sun, Lou Daddie from RDC killing it is definitely worthy of a post.
Young Thug ft. Skypad War & Kosher – Admit It
Despite the fact that there is definitely a Casino & Skypad War diss of Young Thug floating around right now, Fader just premiered this Young Thug song featuring War and Kosher, from Archive Entertainment’s Soundcloud. More mixed signals from down south…