Long Beach rapper Crooked I is back with some new heat in the form of his latest track titled “Beautiful Murder.” The smooth King Dave track finds the Slaughter House member with his sights aimed on the industry and any critics that question his lyrical abilities. Back by some heavy synth work and catchy snaps, Crooked vents his frustrations with the music business and effortlessly rides the beat for a dope new track.
Long Beach’s Crooked I is back with a new music video for “Against All Odds” which is the latest single featured on the emcee’s new Apex Predator LP. The visual finds Crooked in the booth as he showcases his lyrical skills over the hypnotizing instrumental. Watch as the Slaughterhouse member demonstrates why he’s a problem to the rap game and takes the opportunity to call out artists with weak bars.
Young California native Joey Fatts serves up his own rendition of A$AP Ferg’s hit “Shabba” with his own freestyle remix. Fatts’ thugtastic version once again showcases the rapper doing the only thing he knows how to do best and that’s lace the track with gang affiliated bars, aggressive audio threats and dish out warnings to any outsiders planning to make their way through his hood. Take a listen as Joey gives it his best on the track for close two minutes.
With the release of their new album, Top Ramen, the Horseshoe Gang keeps their momentum going and releases a new visual to accompany the release with “Thuggin’ Like It’s Nothin.” Keeping it raw and authentic, the group takes to the streets of Long Beach, Calif. and shoots a new hood inspired visual for their fans. Take a look as the rappers grab a couch and post up together out on the block as they perform to the camera and demonstrate individual skills behind the microphone.
C.O.B.’s Horseshoe G.A.N.G. showcases their new single “Take It Off” which is featured on the groups new album Top Ramen. Singer and label mate, K-Young, takes over the first half of the slow jam as he serenades his love interest and keeps it straight explicit as he shares his intimate fantasies. Take a listen as Crooked I and Horseshoe G.A.N.G. back up Young over the smooth instrumental with their respective verses.
Sway Calloway and King Tech are back with “The Wake Up Show Un-plugged” and decided to showcase the skills of Long Beach bred emcee Crooked I with an impromptu performance. Backed by a live band, take a look as the West Coast legend and COB boss demonstrates his lyrical skills when he decides to drop an on-the-spot live freestyle for cameras for close to six minutes.
After reintroducing the world to his roster of COB artists with a new cypher following the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, Crooked keeps his momentum going and releases “Against All Odds.” The Long Beach native effortlessly showcases his lyrical wordplay over the smooth Snaz produced instrumental as he voices his dislike for ruthless industry politics, fads and the lack of authenticity in popular Hip Hop artists today. Take a listen as the Slaughterhouse rapper refuses to bite his tongue and reassures listeners he’ll always stay committed to his cause despite the odds.
Crooked I and company release their annual cypher and showcase the talents of the Horse Shoe Gang and more. Take a look as each COB artist steps up to the plate and delivers their own respective freestyle. Towards the end, it’s also revealed that Horse Shoe Gang will be releasing a new mixtape every month as they prep for their “monthly mixtape” campaign.
Joey Fatts drops a new music video for “Need More” featuring Freddie Gibbs off his Chipper Jones 2 mixtape. The young Long Beach native hits the streets of the city for some visuals and posts up with Gangsta Gibbs for some smoke and drinks. Check out the latest from Fatts below.
Rapper Crooked I drops off a new music video with “Nobody Cares” featuring Tena Jones off his recently released Apex Predator LP. Over slappin’ drums and some fancy guitar work, the Long Beach native drops deep rhymes as he contemplates over child poverty, starvation and coming up out of challenging living circumstances. Tena Jones takes over on the hook with her soft vocals and heartfelt delivery as Crooked I shows off his lyrical wordplay.
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