CJ Fly of Pro Era celebrates his birthday by liberating a new track called “Tug-At-War” for the fans. Produced by Esta, the New York emcee kicks a smooth flow over a laid back sample based instrumental and demands his respect. Look out for CJ’s upcoming The Way I See It project dropping soon. Take a listen to “Tug-At-War” below via the audio stream.
Ace Hood sits down for an interview with DJ Skee and touches on his recent watch fiasco during a performance at the BET Awards pre-show in Los Angeles. The We The Best Music Group and Cash Money signee dropped the news to Skee that after his Rolex bezel broke and found its way onto the ground during the live broadcast, he had no choice but to sever ties with his jeweler. Ace also shares with listeners some of the features they can look forward to hearing on his upcoming Trials & Tribulations LP which is set to release on July 16. Hood points out he wanted to keep his story personal and tell it the best way he knows so he enlisted the help of only a select few such as Betty Wright, Anthony Hamilton and Chris Brown. With the objective being to deliver music that can stand the test of time, Ace explains to Skee that fans can expect new music with plenty of substance.
Jadakiss catches up with Fuse and sits down for an interview to give the fans details on what he’s been busy working on. The Lox rapper kicks things off with giving the rundown behind his recent single “Big Boy Dialogue” featuring The-Dream off his new album Top 5 Dead Or Alive. Produced by Phonix Beats, Jada points out he wanted to give the fans a taste of something that was different from what they’d normally hear on the radio or at the clubs.
As the discussion continues, Jada gives up the potential release date for his album which fans could see sometime this October and shares his creative direction for the project’s universal appeal. Jada also touches on some of the features hes recruited for Top 5 Dead Or Alive and gives up the list for his personal top five dead or alive MC’s. Kiss also reassures fans The Lox’s new album is more than halfway done and will sport production credits from the likes of Swizz Beats, DJ Khaled, and Jahlil Beats to name a few.
Dame Dash recently took to his instagram and shared the above photo with his followers with a bittersweet caption revealing that he was giving Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail album a listen. The former Roc-A-Fella and right-hand business man to Hov also shared his thoughts on the project. Take a look at the video footage captured below of Dame gettin’ down and feelin’ Jigga Man’s latest release.
In the barber shop listening to jays new album….I can’t front… I still like hearing him pop shit cause I know he’s telling the truth…proud to be a part of that..#bittersweet
Lupe Fiasco drops a new 13 minute controversial music video called “#1234” which covers three songs from last years Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. “Lamborghini Angels”, “ITAL (Roses)” and “Audubon Ballroom” all get the visual treatment and are packed with powerful subliminal imagery addressing socio-political issues, race, objectification of women, drugs, stereotypes, vanity, materialism and plenty other sensitive topics.
At the center of Lupe’s cross-hairs is the culture of Hip Hop and the media’s influence on the public and young minorities who are programmed to embrace negative and persuasive imagery and carry out self destructive behavior. Directed by Alex Nazari, “#1234” is definitely in a political class of its own with Lupe anxiously at the forefront to promote his agenda.
Asher Roth recently made a visit over to the world famous Skee Lodge to have a one-on-one with DJ Skee and discuss his new beginnings. After being out of the limelight for some time and dealing with the ups and downs of the industry, Asher opens up about having to reinvent himself and his perceived public image. The “College” MC also speaks on the difficulty of growing as an artist in the eyes of fans and gives an honest account on the way he began to feel once his career gradually slowed down. Asher also shares his experience with finding peace by creatively working past his shortcomings and keeping his music sincere to provide a remedy and balance to his life. With the recent release of his latest collaborative mixtape with DJ Drama and Don Cannon, The Greenhouse Effect 2, Asher appears to be focused and ready to demonstrate to fans once again of his lyrical talent.
Female artist Nitty Scott, MC steps up to the mic for BET’s latest Backroom Freestyle series. Produced by Messiaz, Nitty drops “Spitfire” and goes in for the cameras and holds her own with ease. Check the slick talk in the video below and be on the look out for her upcoming EP The Boombox Diaries Vol. 1 dropping August 28.
Troy Ave keeps his hood movement going with his new BSB Vol. 3 mixtape. Hosted by DJ Holiday, the Brooklyn native proves he’s been busy and drops 25 new tracks. Pick up your free download of Troy’s latest offering by CLICK HERE.
1. I Know Why You Mad
2. Hot Out prod by Scram Jones
3. Perfect Love By Funk Master Flex ft. Troy Ave prod by Buda Da Future & Grandz Muzik
4. No New Friends (KEYMiX)
5. OH NO prod by Lando Beats
6. No Half Steppin
7. Talk About It by Harry Fraud ft. Mista Fab
8. Paid In Full prod by Phenom Da Don
9. La Vida Loca by Matt Shadetek
10. April Showers By Wyclef ft. Troy Ave & Sadeck Jean
11. Interlude Service Announcement
12. Price Is White
13. When I Feel Like It (KEYMiX)
14. TapOut (KEYMiX)
15. Pain prod by Nate The Hitmaker
16. Broner Malignaggi prod by Lavish
17. Bad (KEYMiX)
18. F#cK Da Bull$HiT prod by SOUL
19. Lotus Powder Bomb (KEYMiX)
20. Wu Tang
21. Like Me by Dez Ft. Troy Ave
22. Man In The Mirror By Bootleg Kev ft. Troy Ave & Young Lito
23. Powder Trip (KEYMiX)
24. Drug Game prod by Izze Da Producer
25. I Got You prod by Lando Beats
The rap duo The Underachievers drop a new visual and song for their latest offering, “The Proclamation”, which is set to be featured on their upcoming release due this August. Making their way out to Coney Island, the rappers bring the viewers along for a trippy experience packed with plenty of eye-catching camera effects for a simple yet effective visual. The premise is definitely a fun-filled day of getting high and hanging out around the fair. Take a look for yourself in the video below and be sure to pick up the duo’s previous release Indigoism by CLICKING HERE.
ScHoolboy Q does an interview with Bootleg Kev and touches on his upcoming Oxymoron and reveals that the album is completed, however, the only thing in the way of an official release date is the clearing of a few samples. Q also addresses the recent comical video that went viral of Kendrick Lamar freestyling on-air during an interview on radio station K104 with Schoolboy falling asleep in the background. The TDE rapper also opens up about his undeniable creative chemistry with A$AP Rocky, watching Kendrick Lamar’s career progress to the level its at, and his daughter’s appearances that fans can look forward to hearing on Oxymoron.
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