I don’t know if KiD CuDi’s upcoming Indicud album has leaked, but one of the tracks — ‘Solo Dolo Pt. 2’ with Kendrick Lamar — has. Indicud hits stores on April 23rd.
Hit-Boy & Audio Push – Switch Up (HS87 Remix)
You know what happens after the original: the remix. Today, Hit-Boy & Audio Push jump on Big Sean’s new single ‘Switch Up’.
Fall Out Boy x Big Sean “The Mighty Fall”
Fall Out Boy is preparing for their new album, Save Rock & Roll, which is set to drop on April 16th. Today, we get to hear their collaboration with Big Sean.
Talib Kweli Feat. Miguel – Come Here
Talib Kweli recruits the go-to guy of R&B hooks for his latest single from the upcoming Prisoner Of Conscious, which drops April 23rd.
Dawn Richard Feat. Eve – Northern Lights
Dawn Richard drops a new track featuring fellow struggle artist Eve. Not bad.
Brad Paisley Feat. LL Cool J – Accidental Racist
I don’t think anyone is checking for country rap tunes (not counting UGK) since Nelly & Tim McGraw got in bed with each other. You see how Kid Rock had to take a seat.
LL Cool J did speak on the collab:
“You know, working with Brad was amazing. We did one for his album, which is called ‘Accidental Racist,’ which I think is very thought provoking and very interesting. It’s going to get a lot of attention… and I’ll leave it at that ’cause I wanna let him [talk about it]… I don’t wanna spoil his thing on his album but we did something that was really cool. The song we did on my record… it’s not like I’m trying to do a gimmicky thing. It’s not like, ‘Oh the country meets the rapper and it’s a hoedown!’ It’s none of that. He’s a great singer. I let him sing on something that I felt he would sound cool on… And play the guitar as well because musicianship is a huge part of this record. That’s why I also got like Bootsy Collins on this album. I wanted great musicians on my album. Brad was a lot of fun in the studio. He’s playing the guitar. I mean, this whole album is like a genre-smashing moment.”
@Minarmy – Minstrumentals Vol. 4: @PrezPetrelli Edition
I am LOVING the Minarmy series, and this one is no different: we get to enjoy the nice blend of Trap-style production from Minarmy’s Prez Petrelli, of which you can check out below.
Download: Minarmy – Minstrumentals Vol. 3: Prez Petrelli Edition
Smoke DZA & 183rd – Ringside (EP)
DZA loves wresting. That’s the Iron Sheik, right?
Being that today is Wrestlemania, the holiest day of all things wrestling, (that I’m currently attending right now) I felt inspired again to treat my fans and fellow wrestling junkies alike to a new EP for you guys to digest in between all the commotion! The project is entirely produced by 183rd fellow R.F.C member, in-house producer/beatdown specialist sit back and enjoy #Ringside
SNIPPETS: Black Rob – Genuine Article
Didn’t even know dude was dropping a mixtape. No word on when it will be released, but below, you can check out snippets from Black Rob’s upcoming Genuine Article mixtape.
The Courtney John Project – Black Cinderella
The ever so talented Courtney John has linked up with producer The Wizard (who also happens to be the daughter of lovers rock reggae star Beres Hammond) and musician Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden for The Courtney John Project. Their inaugural single, ‘Black Cinderella’ — a refix of Errol Dunkely’s hit — is below, and their forthcoming Future is coming soon.
Lloyd Banks – Picture This
Lloyd Banks is back with a new track carrying an old school feel, which you should expect to hear on the upcoming All Or Nothing Vol. 1: Failure’s No Option.
Download the track here.
Rude Kid (@RudeKidMusic) Feat. Siah Spyderman (@SiahSpyderman) – Ragga Muffin
This is peak, fam…..a pure mix of reggae and Grime for you to enjoy on your early Monday.
PREVIEW: Kerz (@KerzStr88Cash) – Real Rap (@DJTRBeats)
STR88 Cash’s Kerz has revealed a quick preview of his forthcoming project — dubbed Real Rap — with production handled entirely by DJTR Beats. You can pick up your copy when it’s officially released 10th April.
Cynikal (@CynikalMusic) – Take Off
This self-produced track is taken from Cynikal’s forthcoming Toby EP. Feel free to download here.
Dullah Beatz (@DullahBeatz) – Dullah Refix (EP)
Dullah Beatz flips 4 tracks from the likes of JME, Rapid and himself on his latest EP, of which you can stream and download below.
OG Ron C – After SXSizzurp (Mixtape)
OG Ron C has let go of his latest mix of chopped (but definitely not slopped) jams from the likes of Twista, Young Jeezy, Ace Hood, Juicy J and many more. Stream and download below.
Direct Download Link: OG Ron C – After SXSizzurp
Cannibal Ox – Gotham (Maxi-Single)
Early 2000’s NY hip hop duo Cannibal Ox, who put out what is generally regarded as one of the best independent albums of that era, are back with a new single, “Gotham” and two b-sides. The duo and their producer El-P (producer of Killer Mike’s critically acclaimed R.A.P. album last year) split a year after the release of the album Cold Vein, with the duo working on solo projects. One member, Vordul, was apparently homeless for a period of time. But now the duo is back, fresh off of series of live shows. The single “Gotham” and the two b-sides are decent tracks, but it appears that Cannibal Ox may never reclaim their former glory.
Ray J Feat. Bobby Brackins – I Hit It First
This is the song we’ve all been waiting for since we saw that artwork*…..all I want to know is, how you gonna act, Kanye?
*damn the pixelated version.
Jay-Z & Beyonce Blasted For Anniversary Trip To Cuba
The below individual is one of many that has recently questioned the Carters’ trip, but it’s probably the best one as far as getting the gist of the opposition. From TMZ:
Mauricio Claver-Carone, the D.C. director for the US-Cuba Democracy PAC — a group committed to fighting for democracy in Cuba — tells TMZ the A-listers should’ve educated themselves about what’s really going on there before taking photo ops.
Jay and Bey were photographed Thursday in Havana — reportedly to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary — but have since come under fire from some Cuban-American groups.
US citizens are still technically banned from traveling to the island purely for tourism … and are supposed to obtain a travel license from the US government.
Mauricio says he’s disappointed the superstars chose to vacay in Cuba because, “There are women getting beaten on a daily basis, women who are being jailed for no reason … people are fighting for their freedom. It’s extremely insensitive.”
Let it be known that they’ve also received support for their trip as well.
Eric Lau (@ericlaumusic) Feat. Rahel (@rahelonline) – Everytime
One Of Many is coming soon, and the below track is an offering from the forthcoming project, featuring the silky smooth vocals of the lovely Rahel (which we will definitely be checking for this year). The song is officially released 8th April.
@itsVamp – Takeover Freestyle (Video)
Directed By Issachar Nicholls. Make sure you get your copy of his latest project Vampaya Diaries.
RaVaughn Feat. Fabolous – I’m So Fucked Up
After the success of her single “Better Be Good” with Wale she returns with a new single with Fabolous off her debut album .
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