AUDIO: Chamillionaire – Don’t Shoot

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Houston native Chamillionaire has been busy as of late.  Listen to the rapper’s latest offering with “Don’t Shoot” which showcases the Chamillitary leader laying down socially conscious bars.  Backed by a choir driven sample and hard-hitting bass, Chamillionaire goes to work with ease as he serves up his cautionary tales on the troubles of the street, big brother, war and much more.

AUDIO: Black Milk – Dismal

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Rap artist and producer Black Milk gears up to release his latest project titled No Poison No Paradise which is set to drop on October 15.  The Detroit native serves up his latest single with “Dismal” which finds the MC effortlessly spittin’ introspective lyrics over a slow, haunting and sample based instrumental.

AUDIO: A$AP Rocky – R. Cali

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Here’s another dope cut off the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto 5 with “R. Cali” courtesy of A$AP Rocky.  Listen as Rocky drops rhymes on the West Coast inspired track about hustling in the streets and putting in work in the fictional county of San Andreas.  Grand Theft Auto 5 pulled in more than $1 billion in just three days.

VIDEO: Kanye West Says Rap Is The New Rock, He’s The Biggest Rock Star + More w/ Zane Lowe | Pt. 1

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BBC and Zane Low release part one of their intimate interview with rap star Kanye West.  Watch as Yeezy shares his personal philosophy on life and pursuing goals, speaks on  the uniqueness that Yeezus and 808’s and Heartbreaks share and argues that My Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy could be considered a perfect album.  Kanye also shares the inspiration behind his desire to create music organically and against the common formats practiced throughout the music industry.  Before the conclusion of the part one, the G.O.O.D. Music leader discusses Rick Rubin, explains that Yeezus is what frustration sounds like and aggressively tells Lowe that Rap is the new Rock before claiming he’s the biggest of them all.  

ARTWORK: Chevy Woods – Gang Land 2

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Taylor Gang MC Chevy Woods gears up to release the highly anticipated sequel to his Gang Land mixtape series with the unveiling of the project’s official artwork.  Decked out in a America flag designed bandanna and camouflage hoodie with equipment strapped to his chest,  Woods looks like he’s ready to pop off for more than just raps.  The DJ Drama hosted mixtape is still without a release date.

 

Danny Brown – Old | Tracklist

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The finalized tracklist for Danny Brown’s upcoming Old LP finally hits the net and sports features from rappers such as Freddie Gibbs, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, A$AP Rocky and more.  Released via Fool’s Gold Records, Old comes jam packed with 19 new and original songs for your enjoyment.  Pick up Danny’s debut album when it hits shelves in just a few days on September 30.
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VIDEO: Fat Joe – MGM Grand

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He may still be locked up behind bars but New York MC Fat Joe keeps the momentum going for his Darkside III mixtape with a new music video for “MGM.”  Directed by Eif Rivera, the black and white visual finds Joe performing to the camera throughout different locations in his city and pushin’ in the Maserati with a fine woman in the passenger seat.

 

 

AUDIO: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Harold’s

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Freddie Gibbs and Madlib are back with a new song called “Harold’s” which is currently featured on the rap duo’s upcoming Deeper EP.  Packed with cautionary rhymes and tough street talk, Gibbs laces the smooth track with his familiar menacing flow while producer Madlib hooks the instrumental up with a soulful sample for a catchy loop.  The Deeper EP is set to release tomorrow and will contain two new original songs as well as instrumentals and bonus beats.

AUDIO: Estelle – I Don’t Wanna Stay Feat. Jim Jones

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The lovely Estelle drops a new track collaborative track with Jim Jones titled “I Don’t Wanna Stay” which will be featured on her Love & Happiness 2: Waiting To Exhale.  The British songstress shares her frustration with feeling trapped in an unsatisfying and confusing relationship.  Jones takes the perspective of the male love interest and spits some defensive lyrics which attempt to make sense of the troubled situation with its ups and downs.