XXL Magazine is allowing the fans to pick the 10th spot on this year’s XXL Freshman list; this year, they included Fat Trel, Shy Glizzy, Yung Gleesh & Black Cobain. Place your vote right here.
LRG Spring ’14 Lookbook Ft. Raekwon, Pro Era, Black Cobain, DymeADuzin
LRG drops a video version of their 2nd Spring 2014 lookbook featuring a lot of hip hop favorites:
For LRG’s second installment of our Spring 14 lookbook, we teamed up with New York-based photographer Brook Bobbins and some of the freshest talent in the rap game. Waving the banner of underground inventive, Pro Era (CJ Fly, Statik Selektah, RokaMouth, Dirty Sanchez, Powers Pleasant), Dyme-a-Duzen, Boogz Boogetz, and Black Cobain. Longtime LRG family member, living example of overground effective, Raekwon the Chef made the cypher complete for LRG’s debut line for 2014. Underground inventive overground effective.
Black Cobain – Hunger (Video)
Black Cobain releases another visual from his Perfect Contradiction mixtape. The mini-movie was directed by Amir Barnes and produced by Cardo. Cameos in the video include Shy Glizzy, Meatchi, Dew Baby and Greg “Future Mogul” Harrison.
@BlackCobain – Disrespectful ft. @CaseyVeggies (Video)
Cobain travels to Cali to visit Casey Veggies and drop his new video, “Disrespectful”, from the Perfect Contradiction mixtape. Produced by JS and directed by the Arturo Group.
Black Cobain – Thank You (Video)
Cobain drops the video version of his fan tribute, shot by Amil Barnes, from the Perfect Contradiction mixtape. The end of the video has a short clip of Black talking about the basis of his music.
Black Cobain – Richmond
Black Cobain drops a new track for the first day of 2014. “Richmond” is bar-to-bar wordplay over echoing synths and subdued drums with a quick ode to a new year.
Black Cobain – RapAboutTV Interview (Video)
Live from the barbershop, RapAbout TV talks with Black Cobain about Virginia, tour life, promoting his new project, family and more.
Black Cobain – EliteDC TV Interview
Delina Gray from EliteDC interviewed Black Cobain in Alexandria the other day, talking about Perfect Contradiction, future plans and more.
@BlackCobain “Perfect Contradiction” NYC Vlog
Black Cobain was in NYC a few weeks ago on a promo run for his new mixtape Perfect Contradiction. During his stay, he stopped by Hot 97 with Peter Rosenberg, and he spit a freestyle for DJ Enuff. He also stopped by the LRG offices before he went to get some something to eat with his crew.
@BlackCobain – Perfect Contradiction (Mixtape)
Black Cobain’s new mixtape has finally arrived….the new tape features 12 new tracks with appearances from Aaron Wess, Casey Veggies, Fat Trel and Toyko Daimo. Production includes Tone P, Osinachi, Aaron Wess, Chi City, Mark Henry and more. Tracklisting and link below.
DOWNLOAD: Black Cobain – Perfect Contradiction
01. Black Cobain – Prelude (Hello Marcus) [Prod. By Sport & Mark Henry]
02. Black Cobain – Glory Road [Prod. By Tone P]
03. Black Cobain – Pot Of Gold [Prod. By Chi City]
04. Black Cobain – Thank You [Prod. By Osinachi]
05. Black Cobain – Quiet Time (Feat. Tokyo Daimo) [Prod. By ILL Wonka]
06. Black Cobain – Turn Up (Feat. Fat Trel) [Prod. By Dun Deal]
07. Black Cobain – Bill Of Rights [Prod. By Aaron Wess]
08. Black Cobain – DBF (Feat. Aaron Wess (Dope Boy Fresh) [Prod. By Aaron Wess]
09. Black Cobain – Disrespectful (Feat. Casey Veggies) [Prod. By JS aka The Best]
10. Black Cobain – Coastin [Prod. By Tone P]
11. Black Cobain – Hunger [Prod. By Cardo]
12. Black Cobain – Nobody [Prod. By Osinachi]
@BlackCobain – Perfect Contradiction (Tracklist)
A day before the release of Black Cobain’s mixtape Perfect Contradiction, he releases the official tracklisting. The tape features appearances from Aaron Wess, Casey Veggies, Fat Trel and Toyko Daimo. Production includes Tone P, Osinachi, Aaron Wess, Chi City, Mark Henry, and more.
Black Cobain x Tokyo Daimo – Quiet Time
As Black Cobain puts the finishing touches on his upcoming mixtape Perfect Contradiction, he releases another record with his homie Tokyo Daimo. I had a chance to preview this record in the studio a few months ago, and I think the record is really good. Perfect Contradiction hits the net on Sunday.
In Studio: Travis Dupri x Black Cobain – Black Rose
Travis Dupri links with BOA’s Black Cobain for a new record with Black Cobain…not sure where this song will live but Cobain murdered this joint. The video was shot by Orli of 1st impressions.
@BlackCobain Reveals Perfect Contradiction (Artwork)
Black Cobain reveals the artwork for his upcoming mixtape Perfect Contradiction, which is set to drop on November 3rd and is hosted by The Board Administration & LRG. This artwork is dope.
@BlackCobain – The Prelude (Video)
Black Cobain releases ‘The Prelude’, from his upcoming mixtape Perfect Contradiction, which is set to drop on November 3rd. The tape will be hosted by The Board Adminstration & LRG. In the above visual, Black Cobain gives us a tour of his neighborhood around VA. I really like this record and can’t wait to hear the full project.
@BlackCobain x @FatTrel – Turn Up
Black Cobain releases the first single with Fat Trel off his upcoming mixtape Perfect Contradiction, which is set to drop November 5th. The mixtape will be hosted by LRG.
Best Of Both Offices Presents: 5 DMV Artists To Blow
I feel The DMV is the next area to blow up in the rap game like Chicago and Atlanta. The good folks over at Best of Both Offices made a list of 5 artists that will be the next to blow from the area. Check out the full article right here. I don’t disagree with any of the artists on that list. I feel like SB & Shy Glizzy are the next artists to get a deal.
@BlackCobain Announces New Mixtape And Release Date
Black Cobain announced the title and the release date of his new mixtape via Twitter (below). I was in the studio last month and heard half of the tape, and I like what I heard; in my opinion, I think it’s going to be one of his best. The tape will also be sponsored by a big brand — but I’ll let Black tell y’all:
Perfect Contradiction 11-3 #BOA #BCPC lets get it!!!!
— BlackCobain (@blackcobain) October 2, 2013
Young Moe Ft. Black Cobain & Dino – Love Heavy
Young Moe links with fellow VA emcee Black Cobain & R&B singer Dino for a new record entitled “Love Heavy” . Not sure where this will end up but im glad to see Young Moe & Black Cobain on the same song, it’s been a long time coming.
@BlackCobain, BOA (@thaboard) & YM – Spillionaire Cookout 2013 (Vlog)
A few weeks ago I went to Angel Park in Alexandria for Black Cobain’s second annual Spillionaire Cookout, presented by the Board Administration and Young Millionaires. Aside from a brief visit from Alexandria PD, the whole thing was definitely a good time with free food, festivities and more. So a big thanks go out to Cobain, the Whole Board and all of YM for sure.
@BlackCobain – How Ironic
Late passsss. Cobain dropped this new track a few days ago. I saw him over the weekend at the Spillionaire cookout and he said YG&B2 is coming this fall.
JUKEBOX:DC PRESENTS: Shy Glizzy – Glizzy Day 2013 (Vlog)
Sorry for the delay; we had some problems with our footage. Here’s our recap of Shy Glizzy’s Glizzy Day that took place last month around the rapper’s neighborhood. Cameos from the event include Tony Lewis, Talley from DMV Followers, Black Cobain and more.
Black Cobain – 50K Freestyle
Black Cobain jumps on Waka’s record 50k last night for his new freestyle and decided to throw it out today. Dont forget Young Gifted & Black 2 on the way ya bish.
Wale Performs “Sunshine” on Sway in the Morning
In the second part of his interview on Sway In The Morning, Wale talks about his first week’s numbers on The Gifted, working on his next project, helping out other artists and more. Also, Fat Trel cleared up that he was not signed to No Limit before Wale did an in-studio performance of “Sunshine” off his album The Gifted.