Curren$y releases a short new visual to promote his upcoming tour or show called Deja Voodoo. No specific details have surfaced just yet. Jet Lifer and videographer CJ Wallis gives the visual the appearance of an older film while it showcases the New Orleans rapper performing to a crowd of fans at one of his many live shows. According to the promo video, tickets will be going on sale soon. More details to soon follow.
Chevy Woods is back to give his new street banger “Wit It” the visual treatment courtesy of Hot New Hip Hop. Produced by former Taylor Gang affiliate Cardo, Woods keeps it gritty as he drops drug infused bars over the hard-hitting instrumental and breaks down for listeners immediate member to the TGOD family. “Wit It” is set to be featured on Chevy’s upcoming Gangland 2 mixtape which is to be released very soon.
Slaughterhouse member Joell Ortiz delivers a new music video for the mellow and soulful track “Cheers From The Crowd.” Produced by Statik Selektah, the New York emcee effortlessly rides the instrumental and demonstrates to listeners his witty wordplay while he reflects on his troubles growing up and more.
California native Nipsey Hussle liberates his new anticipated Crenshaw mixtape for all of our listening enjoyment. Neighborhood Nip keeps things generous as he serves up 21 songs on his latest project and treats fans to features from likes of Dom Kennedy, J. Stone, Skeme, James Fauntleroy, Slim Thug and more. Though the mixtape is free to download by simply CLICKING HERE, fanatics of the rapper who missed his midnight pop-up shop in L.A. can also support his movement by purchasing it here for $100 via PayPal. As of right now, Nipsey Hussle’s Crenshaw stands as the first mixtape to ever sell at that price. One can only assume if things turn out great in the sales department that this could potentially be a new option artists may use going forward to entice fans with.
Here’s a standout track called “Don’t Forget Us” from Nipsey Hussle that’s featured on his new mixtape, Crenshaw. Produced by The Futuristiks, the L.A. native decides to combine forces with Leimert Park’s Dom Kennedy for a smooth track that showcases both artists dropping bars about their California lifestyle. Listen as Nipsey laces the mellow instrumental with introspective rhymes on his experiences in the streets, hustling in the music game and celebrating his continued success on his rise to the top.
Karen Civil and company catch up with Leimert Park’s own Dom Kennedy for a new mini-documentary on Civil TV. Follow along as cameras hang out with Kennedy and capture some interesting commentary on his experience as an independent Hip Hop artist. The California native also speaks on the creative direction behind his upcoming Get Home Safely LP, coming up with different ideas for merchandise designs, being a big fan of Rick Ross and so much more.
Young up-and-coming producer Metro Boomin’ finally delivers his latest project with his 19 & Boomin’ compilation mixtape. Boomin’ is responsible for such hits such as “Karate Chop” and “Honest” by Future. Boasting features on his solo offering from the likes of Future, Gucci Mane, Curren$y, Ace Hood, Trinidad James and more, the Atlanta based artist delivers a total of 19 songs with an additional bonus track. CLICK HERE to download Metro Boom’s 19 & Boomin’ mixtape.
DJ Premier sits down for a candid one-on-one interview with DJ Whoo Kid on satellite radio’s Shade 45. The legendary Hip Hop producer makes his first appearance on the Whoolywood Shuffle and discusses JAY Z, Tupac, Big L, Kanye West, Guru, Gang Starr and much more. Watch how it all went down as cameras were rolling for the interview which lasted nearly 30 minutes.
Jet Life head honcho Curren$y took to Twitter over the weekend and gave all his fans the heads up on an upcoming collaborative mixtape set to release soon with Smoke DZA and Harry Fraud. Spitta clarified the project will be titled The Stage and will boast production strictly from New York producer Harry Fraud. This will be the first time Curren$y and Harlem native Smoke DZA release a full mixtape together.
?uestlove takes the spotlight in Vanity Fair’s latest episode of “The Snob’s Dictionary.” Take a look as ?uestlove speaks on his obsession with music and his key attention to details in music. In fact, the musician embraces the title of a “music snob” and shares his motivation for taking a teaching position over at NYU to spread his vast knowledge. ?uestlove also breaks down the emotion behind Michael Jackson’s “She’s Out Of My Life.”
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