We’re a bit late, but nonetheless excited to check out the latest project from Uptown artist Ben Rockin (better known as BlackMan), titled Dope Classic Priceless Sound. Tracklisting and download link down bottom.
DOWNLOAD: BlackMan – Dope Classic Priceless Sound
Wale took to Twitter today to drop a short clip of a new Afrobeat-sampling song he’s working on with UK-based artists (and fellow Nigerians) Maleek Berry and Wizkid.
DMV transplant Juice has been making waves down in Atlanta for a while now. He has worked extensively with Pheno Da Don (producer for Migos, K.Camp, etc.) “She Got The Juice” is their latest single.
DC Crooner JusPaul continues to build his buzz with the new single “Boutta Crush” featuring fellow Oy Boy Cerdafied. Dopeness.
DC veteran Laelo drops a soulful new jam featuring Carolyn Malachi. He has a new album in April, you can buy “City Life” on iTunes now.
Scratchy-voiced DC native and Mi$tro affiliate Zeno Malone drops the video for the funky “Cognac.” His album 3:33 AM is dropping March 2015.
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D.C.’s own Ex Hex drops a cool new visual for ‘Don’t Wanna Lose’, which is taken from their latest release Rips.
Rose D from ThisIs50 sat down with Black Cobain for an enlightening interview. They talked about his upbringing in Alexandria, Virginia, a positive influence from his uncle, the DC area and how his music has grown and changed in the past three years.
Lou Daddy from RDC drops a new video for two songs with Kenito. Bars.
The ill 90s crew comes through with a new video (albeit unofficial) for their new song “Up All Night.” Jay & Christ switch it up with the autotune. Keep up with these guys because they’ve been making original music below the radar for a while now. Also, expect more new material soon.
Whoo Kid premieres the extended version of Wale’s Go-Go heavy, R&B track “Tonight” with Dino BAM, Tone P and sauce. More info below.
Today the rising R&B crooner decides to officially liberate the extended version of the song which includes his unreleased verse. Be on the lookout for Dino’s forthcoming Don Alto project and Tone P’s DJ Alizay mixed The Beats About Nothing instrumental tape dropping soon!
Check out the latest single from Uptown artist BlackMan (now also known as Ben Rockin). ‘Catch My Drift’ is taken from the upcoming mixtape Dope Classic Priceless Sound (DCPS), out Jan. 27th. The track listing and artwork for the project can be found below.
In a recent interview with ESPN (the Magazine), Wale revealed that he was in talks with rapper/fashion icon Kanye West to design the new uniforms for the Washington Wizards:
My job is to provide a spark, at all costs. I’m not going to do anything corny, but I’m talking to Kanye about designing new uniforms.
Dope, right? You can also check out the D.C. artist speaking on his role as creative liaison for the team as well…the full feature can be found here.
Also, Wale released the latest episode of his Simply Nothing tour series…you can check that out below.
Spill Gang’s ComeUp Shawdy comes through with that raw DC shit for his new video “40 Points.” Straight crankage.
Yusha Assad (from NC/DC) is a part of the House Studios Artist Grant Program. The rapper presents his new LP, a soulful, original take on Hip Hop, with production and features from KC, Reesa Renee and more.
When Coast 2 Coast mixtapes held an event in DC recently, Hermo took the stage and killed it. Interview coming soon.
Ro! Tootie comes through with a fantastic new mixtape.
Gotti and Glizzy go in over some futuristic Metro Boomin.
While in Chicago for his Simply Nothing tour, Wale brought out Chance The Rapper to perform ‘Friendship Heights’.
Black Cobain links up with West Coast emcees for ‘No Luv’, which is said to appear on DJ Carisma and DJ Scream’s upcoming mixtape No Buzz.
DIggy Ro’Zay and Vigilante Visions drop a new trailer. “Real” coming soon.
Icee and Montana drop their new video, shot by 5 Star Studios. These two have a new project coming soon. You can check out my Icee write-up here.
Beautiful music.
Following what was perceived as a nasty professional breakup following the release of ‘Bad’ and a record deal with Rico Love, Wale and Tiara Thomas reunited in NYC for the former’s Simply Nothing tour. Dope.
