Gunplay has been staying busy in the studio as of late as he gets things ready to release his upcoming album, Living Legend. In the meantime, the MMG rapper has been showcasing his street inspired bars over different instrumentals and “Open Letter Freestyle” is no different. Gunplay’s latest audio offering finds the rapper going to work over JAY Z’s “Open Letter” instrumental as he laces the track with his signature tough guy talk.
New York’s Black Dave delivers a new music video for his catchy tune, “Rap N’ Skate,” which is featured on the young rapper’s Stay Black mixtape. This is definitely one to check out as Dave showcases a vintage VHS style music video and performs to the camera out on the streets as he skateboards with his crew. There’s also a couple of scenes of the rising emcee busting fat kick flips and throwing a few tricks down some rails at the local skate park.
Chevy Woods and Smoke DZA link up for a new hypnotizing banger titled “Gracias Malverde.” Produced by Pro Era’s Kirk Knight, the mellow joint finds Woods and DZA showing off their lyrical skills as they kick rhymes about fine greenery, makin’ moves on the streets and disregarding the competition to get to the money. Take a listen to the duo’s new collaboration for plenty of that slick tough talk you can ride and burn one to.
ThisIs50’s Jack Thriller catches up with Connecticut’s Chris Webby for a one-on-one interview. The rising talent kicks things off by clarifying he doesn’t have any kids and admits to audiences he’s not a role model, however, his story is not only authentic but it’s admirable. As the conversation between the two continued, Webby opens up about a past mushroom trip that left him freaking out, why his ideal pet would be a small monkey and being happy with the his new Homegrown sales. Before calling it a wrap, Chris shares some details with fans about what they can expect to hear on his forthcoming LP.
Aloe Blacc is back with a new music video for his inspirational song, “Love Is The Answer,” which is featured on the soulful singer’s Wake Me Up EP. The visual showcases two brothers who are separated after their parents break up and the effects that follow by growing up with a neglectful or caring parent. Blacc’s latest video is meant to spread love, positive awareness and also comes equipped at the end with a surprise twist.
Part four concludes Zane Lowe’s exclusive interview with rapper Eminem. The Detroit native opens up about singing on tracks, the economic hardships the city of Detroit continues to endure and much more. Mathers explains how he enjoys embodying the underdog mentality of his city and that his music will always reflect his hometown’s fighting spirit. In fact, Marshall reveals to Lowe that he still regularly takes rides through old city neighborhoods to clear his mind and reflect on how far he’s come as an artist. Touring and live performances also served as the topic of discussion. Eminem gives viewers insight into how he began performing small shows to get back into the swing of things after releasing Relapse.
Busta Rhymes took to Twitter deliver the news that he will be linking up with Q-Tip for a new collaborative mixtape titled, The Abstract & The Dragon. The project is intended to be a precursor to Rhymes’ new Extinction Level Event 2 LP which is set to hit shelves next year. Fans of the new Cash Money signee can expect The Abstract & The Dragon to drop on December 12.
Houston’s Trae The Truth is gearing up to release his new album, I Am King, on November 25 but before that happens the down South royalty laces fans with a little taste of what’s to come. Trae’s latest offering, “Old School,” features West Coast legend Snoop Dogg and showcases both artists dropping rhymes about cruising in their old school rides. The smooth instrumental provides the perfect backdrop for Trae and the Doggfather as they give listeners something mellow and hard-hitting to vibe out to.
Eminem and company release a new teaser for Eminem’s upcoming music video for,”Rap God,” which is featured on the Detroit native’s album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The trippy and vibrant visual showcases the rapper channeling his inner ’80s TV icon, Max Headroom, and performing the song’s intro to the camera. According to officials from Slim Shady’s camp, the music video will make its debut next week.
The auto-tune champ, Future, is back with a new song club smash titled “Regular Party.” The Atlanta native does some boastful celebrating and lets listeners know that his parties are in a league of their own. No telling if his latest audio offering will be featured on the his upcoming LP, Honest, or if it’s just a new freebie.
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