Take a look at this short new trailer for the upcoming film titled Black Nativity. Legendary Hip Hop artist and Queensbridge native Nas will star in the Hollywood remake of Langston Hughes play alongside seasoned actors such as Forest Whitaker and Angela Basset. Singers Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Tyrese also make an appearance in the film.
Stalley and company release part four of the MMG rapper’s “Honest Cowboy” web series. Taking the confessional approach, Stalley speaks on his continued growth as an artist as well as a man and explains to the camera how that’s benefited the way he’s able to approach his music currently. The BCG head honcho also shares details on his transition from selling sneakers to being thrown into the spotlight as an MC, experimenting more in the studio nowadays and admits how the recording process behind Honest Cowboy has helped him in connecting with his ancestry more.
New York’s Ransom takes Drakes’s “Pound Cake” instrumental and serves up his own freestyle rendition. Take a listen as the rapper offers a freebie to hold the fans over while he gears up to release his latest project The Proposal on October 1.
Dizzy breaks it down for the viewers on his latest visual offering for “Tellem My Name” featured on The Golden Age mixtape. Wright’s music video boasts an old school and lighthearted vibe as the Las Vegas MC drops rhymes about his grind as an independent artist and more. Dizzy’s visual also comes about courtesy of Rocksmith clothing.
Rick Ross drops off a new black and white music video for “No Games” courtesy of Revolt TV. The energy packed track also features auto-tune enthusiast Future who fails to make an appearance alongside the Miami native. Watch as the MMG general lives it up in luxury and performs to the camera while scenes from the film Scarface transition in and out.
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.
Chief Keef drops off a new short sneek peek with a trailer for his upcoming music video for “Ight Doe.” Strapped with a handgun and extended clip, watch as the young Chicago native performs to the camera and prepares the visual treatment to his latest song hard-hitting track. Though not exactly specified, fans could hope to see “Ight Doe” featured on Keef’s upcoming Almighty So mixtape which is set to release before the end of the year.
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.
Rapper Nature and N.O.R.E. link up for a new collaborative track titled “Time Is Money” featured on Seasons Change EP. The Xtreme Beatz produced track sets the perfect tone as each MC spits street tales from their respective hood’s and brag about their busy lifestyles in the game. Filmed in Miami during labor day weekend, the visual also boasts some fancy aerial and landscape shots for your viewing enjoyment.
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