New Orleans group 0017th which consists of artists like Nesby Phips, Reem, Hollygrove Mikey, Jay Jones and Izzo, release a new song titled “Car Time.” The track features Nesby and company going in over JAY Z’s “Picasso Baby” instrumental and gives listeners a taste of what they can expect to hear on their upcoming Wrappin‘ mixtape which is due out on October 18.
Noisey delivers the first episode, “A Name I Call Myself,” for a new testimonial series titled “My Name Is My Name.” The focus centers around the inspiration behind King Push’s album new title and features commentary from Pusha, Anwan “Slim” Glover and Tristan “Mack” Wild from HBO’s The Wire. D.C. activist Tony Lewis Jr. also shares his opinion on the underlining meaning of the phrase and how it correlates with Pusha T’s music.
Drake and company took to Instagram yesterday to announce their new one day promotional pop-up shops that will be available in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles. Fans can expect to receive Nothing Was The Same clothing which will be given away free of charge to accompany the release of Drake’s new album.
Nardwuar the human serviette catches up with “The Baddest Bitch” Trina for a one-on-one interview. Trina speaks on the creative inspiration behind the artwork to her Da Baddest Bitch LP, early Hip Hop artists from out of the city of Miami, working for AT&T and UPS, her family roots, her love for Beyonce and much more. No one conducts an interview quite like Nardwuar can.
While out in Miami during a late night recording session at the infamous Hit Factory, Lil Tunechi decided to take MMG rapper Meek Mill out back to get some skateboarding in on the mini half pipe. Without hesitation, Lil Wayne demonstrates to Meek how to properly drop in on the small ramp and encourages the Philly native to take a risk. Watch as Meek Mill meets Weezy for the first time and makes an attempt to muster up enough courage to commit to dropping in for the camera.
Playing off the theme of High Times magazine, rapper Young Dro unveils the official artwork to his upcoming High Times LP which fans can pick up on October 15. Needless to say, the idea is different and Dro does a solid job of embodying the publication’s familiar vibe as he poses for the camera with a stogie in his hand. It also appears Young Dro is prepared to challenge his former success as the cover displays the questions “Can he make the biggest comeback in hip-hop history?” and “Is lyrical rap back?” Some of the musical features listeners will be treated to include T.I., Doe B, Problem, Spodee, Lil C, FKi, DJ Mustard and more.
As the NFL season kicks off, DJ Skee has you covered with a special give away for one lucky winner and a friend. Download the official SKEE app to any Android mobile or Apple iPhone and tune into Skee 2/47 Radio. When you hear Smart Guy Chevelle hit the Twitter button located on the SKEE app to enter for your chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Minnesota. The winner will be flown out to hang with NFL MVP Adrian Peterson, DJ Skee, Smart Guy Chevelle and hooked up with two tickets to watch the running back in action with the Minnesota Vikings for a Sunday game. Tune into SKEE Live every Tuesday at 7 p.m. (PST) and 10 p.m. (EST) only on AXS TV.
Rising talent Deniro Farrar links up with clothing company F4mily Matters to showcase his new music video for “High Tide.” The visual also serves as the official look book for the line’s upcoming Fall 2013 release which drops on September 30. Take a look as Farrar performs to the camera while a few masked models show off what’s coming soon from F4mily Matter.
Nickelus F delivers some new music produced by Ohbliv with “Slave Ghost Tradition” and “Buttermilk Pancakes” off his forthcoming Yellow Gold 2 project which is set to release soon. The sample heavy “Slave Ghost Tradition” above finds the lyricist dropping rhymes over some ominous crooning. Below, “Buttermilk Pancakes” is another smooth sampled based track that highlights Nickelus spitting braggadocios rhymes and kicking game to his love interest.
Waka Flocka drops a new black and white visual for “Judge For You.” The mellow track showcases Waka’s skills over a smooth sample based track equipped with hard-hitting drums. The Southern MC vents his frustrations and laces the song with lyrics about friends, the streets and the ups and downs of fame. Roaches To Rolex dropping soon.
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