VIDEO: Redman – Pump Ya Brakes

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Rapper Redman delivers a new music video for “Pump Ya Breaks” which will be featured on the veteran’s forthcoming Muddy Waters 2 project.  Handling things gorilla style, Redman takes to the streets with a few friends to shoot his new visual.  Watch as the upbeat artist has some fun with the camera and takes the opportunity to put some women on notice that they need to pump their brakes.

VIDEO: Kendrick Lamar Performs “Money Trees” & “Backseat Freestyle” At Powerhouse 2013

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Kendrick Lamar tore down the stage in Philadelphia for Powerhouse 2013 as the rapper jumped into “Money Trees” and “Backseat Freestyle” featured on his platinum selling Good Kid m.A.A.d. City LP.  Backed by a live band, the Compton native performed his fan favorites and elevated the level of excitement in the venue.  Take a look at the video coverage courtesy of HipHopSince1987 to see Kendrick holdin’ it down at the Power 99fm sponsored event.

VIDEO: Kanye West Previews “I Am Not Here” Live In San Jose

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During a recent stop in San Jose for his Yeezus tour, Kanye West decided to preview a new song which is currently being called “I Am Not Here.”  From 2:48 to 3:25 in the visual, audience members were treated to a quick listen of the ominous track as female extras draped in long white dresses and masks stood on stage and stared out into the crowd.  The unreleased song can also be heard sporting gritty guitar rifts and hard-hitting drums.

VIDEO: Meek Mill Brings Out Rick Ross At Powerhouse 2013 In Philly

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Ricky Rawse the boss decides to surprise fans in Philadelphia by joining fellow MMG artist Meek Mill on stage at Powerhouse 2013.  HipHopSince1987 was in attendance covering the annual event and captured the moment as it unfolded.  Take a look as Rozay treats crowd-goers to a performance of “Believe it,” “No Games” and “I’m A Boss.”

VIDEO: Meek Mill Performs “Lil Nigga Snupe” At Powerhouse 2013 In Philly

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Last night, Powerhouse 2013 went down in Philadelphia courtesy of radio station Power 99FM.  Serving as headliner for the special event, MMG rapper Meek Mill took the stage in his hometown and decided to pay tribute to his deceased protege by performing “Lil Nigga Snupe.”  The emotional track is featured on Mill’s latest mixtape release, Dreamchasers 3.  

AUDIO: Yo Gotti – Cold Blood Feat. J. Cole

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HOT 97’s DJ Camilo does the honors of unveiling a new soulful collaborative track from Yo Gotti and J. Cole titled “Cold Blood.”  Over a smooth sample based instrumental, Gotti and Cole spit introspective and street inspired bars for listeners.  “Cold Blood” is set to be featured on Gotti’s forthcoming album, I Am, which is scheduled to be released on Novemeber 19.

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q – Banger (MOSHPIT)

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As ScHoolboy Q gears up to release his highly anticipated Oxymoron LP this January, the Los Angeles native decides to drop a visual for “Banger (MOSHPIT).”  Decked out in a black hoodie and bucket cap, Q serves up a gritty music video for his energy packed.  ScHoolboy Q makes sure to give a shout out to his old neighborhood over the song’s catchy chorus while lacing his verses with street inspired rhymes.

AUDIO: Papoose – The Rotten Apple Ft. N.O.R.E & Ebro

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Papoose teams up with N.O.R.E. to form a New York alliance as the rappers vent their frustrations with radio stations like HOT 97 catering to Miami and other outside artists on “The Rotten Apple.”  HOT 97′s Ebro also makes an appearance on the track in the form of audio snippets from a previous interview with Pap along the song’s chorus.  Take a listen as Papoose and N.O.R.E. spit aggressive bars and attempt to unite New York City and motivate listeners to support the home team more by changing the status quo.

VIDEO: N.O.R.E. Feat. Good Belt Gang – Fukwitusuknowwegotit

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N.O.R.E. and his Good Belt Gang crew release a New York inspired visual as the team heads to the streets to shoot a visual for “FuckWitUsUKnowWeGotIt.”  Watch as N.O.R.E. explains that after running through two tours and traveling across the states, it was impossible not to hear JAY Z’s standout track off his Magna Carta Holy Grail LP so he decided to round the troops and put together an official remix.