The soundtrack from Grand Theft Auto 5 just keeps delivering great music and today BJ The Chicago Kid’s contribution with “Smokin’ & Ridin” takes the spotlight. Listen as the rapper takes it to the streets and sings about smoking on some fine greenery over the track’s smooth melodic keys and slappin’ drums. Freddie Gibbs and Los Angeles native problem also make an appearance on the bouncy video game track.
Styles P, Jadakiss and Sheek Louch decided to hop on Drake and Boi 1da’s infectious “Pound Cake” instrumental for an official remix titled “Hood Cake.” Listen as the New York MC’s effortlessly go to work over the track’s smooth production with raw hood bars about drugs, the code of the streets and chasing after cash. It should also be pointed out that Sheek Louch even takes the opportunity to address the group’s past fallout with former L-O-X associate J-Hood.
Rakim and DMX combine forces for a new track titled “Don’t Call Me” featuring singers Shontelle and Aleks D. The rock infused track provides the perfect platform for the legendary MC’s to drop cautionary lyrics and encourage listeners to weed out snakes in the grass and while also delivering reflective bars on life. Take a listen to the random collaboration via the audio stream above.
Fresh off the success of “U.O.E.N.O,” Atlanta’s Rocko drops off a new street anthem titled “NunnaYu” which finds the rapper surrounded by only a chosen few as he makes it clear he doesn’t really trust anyone. Listen as Rocko breaks down his dislike for groupies, disloyal individuals, fake rappers and much more on his latest offering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Hudson drops a new catchy and upbeat single titled “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” featuring rapper T.I.. Equipped with an infectious baseline that’ll have listeners two-stepping in no time, Hudson serves up her latest single with help from Pharrell. Listen as Hudson effortlessly singers her heart out and lets her love interest know that she’s so blown away its hard for her to describe exactly how she feels.
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