It is no secret Joey Bada$$ is inspired by ’90s golden era hip-hop. His debut mixtape 1999 (via Cinematic Music Group) showcased his love for the decade and the legends it spawned. When Green Label Sound heard about Joey’s admiration for the legendary DJ Premier, we couldn’t pass up getting these two together for a track.
The result out of DJ Premier’s HeadQCourterz Studio is “Unorthodox,” in title and execution. “Unorthodox” is a unique track that Joey dedicates to real hip-hop fans and his Pro Era collective. Get a sneak peek of the track in the video above. “Unorthodox” available for download January 14, 2013 from Green Label Sound.
Raekwon (@Raekwon)”Lost Jewlry” Listening Session in Brooklyn
Raekwon had a listening party for his upcoming Ep which is set to drop later on today. During the event Raekwon played tracks from the project and spoke about his thoughts on “Lost Jewlry”, advising the youth, his impact on up and coming artists, being humble and more.
Catch’em (@Gotta_CatchEm) – Prestige Hennessy (Video)
From Catch’em’s ‘The Rum Cream Diary‘ EP.
Code Red (@ThisIsCodeRed) Feat. Kurt Collins (@iamKurtCollins) – Work Hard Play Hard (Video)
Courtesy of Link Up TV:
Code Red make their Link Up TV debut with their track “Work Hard Play Hard” ft Kurt Collins
Rexx (@rexxgoodfella) Feat. Richy (@Richydlr) – Watch ‘Em (Video)
‘Promise Land‘ is due 10th January.
ItsNate (@WhosNate) – #Momentum (Video)
The latest visual from ‘Never Average Talking Excellent‘.
One Direction (@OneDirection) – Kiss You (Video)
One Direction drops their new visual, keeping their female fans in a frenzy (probably).
Scrilla (@Scrilla) – Nightmares And Dreams Freestyle (Video)
Scrilla tried his hand with a Meek Mill blend. Interested to see how he fairs with the Jeezy co-sign.
@ReekDaVillian Feat. @BustaRhymes & @YEAHJDOE – Know Bout It (Video)
A new one from the Conglomerate, directed by BLKDMNDS.
106 & Park: The Backroom – Tito Lopez (@realtitolopez)
Tito Lopez freestyles for 106 & Park’s The Backroom.
Juelz Santana (@thejuelzsantana) – Road To God Will’n (Part 1)
Happy to see this finally coming to fruition. God Will’n drops Monday.
Fred The Godson (@FREDTHEGODSON) – Slow Flow (Video)
From Gordo Frederico….directed by Rob Smith.
Hit-Boy (@Hit_Boy) – Brake Lights (Video)
From his HITStory project. Directed by Travi$ Scott.
Vinny Cha$e (@vinnychasenyc) Feat. Kid Art (@kidartnyc) – Harlem Roses (Video)
I’m really glad I hit the play button on this one….this is dope.
Tabi Bonney (@TabiBonney) – Terrorist Love Menace (Video)
Tabi Bonney drops off another visual produced by Rioville off his mixtape, LoveJoy Park. Directed by Cool Kids Forever.
Fat Joe (@FatJoe) “Angels Say 2″ (Video)
Fat Joe rocks the mink in his brand new video for ‘Angel Says 2’ off his upcoming Darkside 3 tape. Directed by Eif Rivera.
Brian McKnight (@ItsBMcKnight) – Sweeter (Video)
It looks like Mr. McKnight got that other bullshit out of his system and is back to making the dope R&B that’s he’s known for. Not sure where this is ending up but it’s obviously a great sign that we’ll be seeing a new project from Brian McKnight soon.
Sneakbo (@Sneakbo) Feat. Lexi Loso (@LexiLoso) – I Love Girls (Video)
A fresh vid from Sneakbo and Lexi Loso….on their player shit with this one….’Jetski Wave’ indeed.
Brandy (@4everBrandy) Rehearses @Frank_Ocean-Penned ‘Scared Of Beautiful’
Probably a sign that news is slowing down for the evening, here we have Brandy rehearsing the dope track ‘Scared of Beautiful’ — written by the current R&B genius Frank Ocean — from her latest album Two Eleven.
Rick Ross (@RickyRozay) To Star In Starz’ Original Series Magic City
I’ve never heard of this show, but apparently it’s good enough to be renewed for a second season. Being a series based on Miami, it’s only right that Ricky Rozay gets to have his acting debut on this show. You can check out the backstory below and the preview above.
Miami Beach, 1959.
As Ike Evans rings in the New Year at his luxurious Miramar Playa Hotel, Havana falls to Castro’s rebels. It’s a turbulent time in Miami, but it’s THE place to be. The Kennedys, the mob and the CIA all hold court here. And Ike, he’s the star of his hotel.
But everything comes at a price.
To finance his dream, he sold his soul to mob boss Ben “The Butcher” Diamond. Ike’s wife Vera, a former showgirl, and his three kids think he’s an honorable man, but he can’t break his pact with the devil. His life is a façade.
In fact, nothing at the Miramar Playa is what it seems. By day, it’s diving clowns and cha-cha lessons. By night, escorts have secret liaisons with husbands in the family cabanas, while Miami’s seedier residents and the law drift together to hear legendary singers, musicians and comics.
As Ike’s world threatens to implode, he fights for his family, and the Miramar Playa, in Magic City.
Capital STEEZ’ Last Freestyle With @SilKthaCHAKRA, @DirtySanchez47 & Pro Era Crew (@ETHIKCLOTHINGNY)
R.I.P. young God…from Ethic NY:
We had the privilege of having WATI, RACKS, STEEZ and the PROERA crew freestlying at the shop before Steez’s unexpected death. Ethik Clothing Co is shocked at this unexpected event and our condolence’s go out to Jamal Dewar’s friends and family.
@Mickey2Time Feat. @BossyB242 & @GustoNBT – Practice (@MCTVUK)
From the ‘Timeless‘ EP. Courtesy of MC TV.
