AUDIO: The Lox – Boom Bap

theloxThe Lox is back with a new 2014 single titled, “Boom Bap.”  The New York trio show no signs of letting up as they just recently laced fans with their new Trinity EP to close out 2013 with.  Take a listen as Sheek, Jadakiss and Styles P stick to their Hip Hop roots and deliver some aggressive bars over a raw and gritty instrumental courtesy of Blacksaun. Funkmaster Flex did the honors of unveiling this one.

http://youtu.be/s-fTGl9ZolI

AUDIO: ScHoolboy Q – Break The Bank (Prod. By Alchemist) + ‘Oxymoron’ Artwork

schoolboySchoolboy Q is back with another bangin’ single titled, “Break The Bank,” which will be featued on the Los Angeles native’s highly anticipated LP, Oxymoron.  The Alchemist does the honor’s for the song’s production and delivers a raw and bouncy instrumental.  Q does what he does best and goes to work by lacing the track with his signature aggressive flow and street inspired rhymes.  It’s all about the “come up” on this one as the TDE rapper takes a moment to reflect on his early struggles which eventually helped him to achieve success in the music industry.

Check out the official artwork for, Oxymoron, which actually features two different versions.  The standard edition will feature Q’s daughter while the deluxe sports the rapper in a white Kangol hat and ski mask.

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AUDIO: Crooked I – My Nigga Freestyle

crookedi2Crooked I temporarily borrows YG’s infectious and hard-hitting, “My N*gga,” instrumental and serves up his own original freestyle.  Take a listen as the Slaughterhouse rapper steps up to the mic to drop some slick bars and showcase his superior bars.  The Long Beach rapper has a special niche for making it all sound so effortless.

AUDIO: DJ Kay Slay – Free Again Feat. Fat Joe & 50 Cent

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DJ Kay serves up his latest single, ” Free Again,” featuring New York’s 50 Cent and Fat Joe.  Despite their previous beef, it looks like any bad blood between these two is squashed as both emcees come together to deliver a dope new track.  The StreetRunner producer track finds both rappers in a comfortable space as they kick aggressive rhymes over a bouncy sample based instrumental.  “Free Again” will be featured on DJ Kay Slay’s upcoming LP, Rhyme or Die.

AUDIO: Nipsey Hussle – Count Up That Loot

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Nipsey Hussle continues to lace fans with banger after banger and “Count Up The Loot” is no different.  After having to a cancel a recent performance on his current ‘Crenshaw’ tour, the California native decided drop a new track.  The DJ Drew Byrd produced song finds the gangster rapper celebrating success and sharing his past struggles all in the hopes of making it in the music industry.

http://youtu.be/0RStF4G3bXg

AUDIO: Isaiah Rashad – RIP Kevin Miller (Prod. By Black Metaphor)

isaiahrashad Before Isaiah Rashad releases his highly anticipated debut EP on TDE, the Chattanooga bred emcee hooks listeners up with a new mellow banger titled, “RIP Kevin Miller.”  Driven by a catchy sample and piano loop courtesy of producer Black metaphor, Rashad takes the opportunity to pay homage to Master P’s younger brother, Kevin Miller, who was shot and killed in 1995.  Take a listen as Isaiah drops some emotional and introspective bars.  Cilvia is set to release some time this year.

AUDIO: Chief Keef – Pull Up

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Chicago’s monotone knucklehead is back again with a new street anthem titled “Pull Up.” It’s what you have probably come to expect to hear now from Chief Keef. The young rapper does his thing over some ominous synths and trap style of percussion. This one’s all about the violence and threats as Keef promises his enemies he’ll have his boys “Pull Up” and put in that work. Apparently the song will be featured on Keef’s upcoming Bang 3 mixtape.

AUDIO: Step Brothers (Evidence & Alchemist) – Mums In The Garage Feat. Action Bronson

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Evidence and Alchemist are back with a new dope single titled, “Mums In The Garage,” featuring Action Bronson.  The track boasts some ill boom-bap style of production courtesy of ALC.  Take a listen as the trio proceed to go on a lyrical tirade and show off their skills behind the mic.  “Mums In The Garage” will be featured on the upcoming Step Brothers LP, Lord Steppington, which is due out on January 21.

AUDIO: J-Deed$ – Tonight Freestyle

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Long Beach native and Fly Society member, J-Deed$, is currently in the studio finalizing his upcoming mixtape, The Resurrection.  As fans anticipate the release of the project, the rapper decides to showcase a new track titled, “Tonight Freestyle,” to give listeners a sneak peek of what they can expect to hear.  Take a listen as Deed$ uses his slick wordplay to dedicate one to the ladies and his hustle in the streets.

http://youtu.be/1uMCMDAOVd8