New York’s Papoose is back and once again he proclaims himself the “king of New York” on his latest offering over Drake’s “Pound Cake” instrumental. Delivering a freestyle rendition of his own, Pap spits politically driven lyrics while taking the time to remind listeners of his impressive track “A to Z,” clarifies he makes music strictly for the love of the art and much more.
Hip Hop’s new mysterious character UZ releases a new music video for his infectious track “I Got This” featuring Trae The Truth, Problem and Trinidad James. No word yet if UZ is actually an artist, a producer or perhaps a DJ but nonetheless he fails to make an appearance in his latest offering. Filmed during the week of SXSW, the visual showcases Trae, Problem and James out and about on the streets with friends and fans as they turn the energy up and get things live in the middle of the street. ”I Got This” is featured on the new Balltrap Muzic Vol. 1.
More commonly recognized for his rap battle skills, Loaded Lux delivers a new music video for the soulful cut “You Can” featuring Fred The Godson and Jadakiss. Watch as Lux and company drop slick street inspired bars over the soulful instrumental and break down the struggles they endured while living life out on the block.
After promising fans the project would be released during his recent appearance on AXS TV’s SKEE LIVE, Game finally delivers his new mixtape OKE (Operation Kill Everything) the following morning. Apparently suffering several delays due to last minute changes and mixing, fans of the Compton native are treated to 19 new songs and features from the likes of Chris Brown, Nipsey Hussle, Lil Wayne, Problem and more. CLICK HERE to download the new DJ Skee hosted OKE mixtape courtesy of Game.
DJ Absolut delivers the visual treatment for his new star studded single “All We Know.” The party anthem features the likes of Swizz Beatz, Ace Hood, Ray J, Bow Wow and Fat Joe. The visual takes viewers appropriately to the club as the track finds all the artists celebrating their success as they lace the track with lyrics focused on their lavish lifestyles and expensive habits.
BET continues to build up the anticipation for the 2013 Hip Hop Awards as they continue to deliver teasers and this time in comes in the form of an Action Bronson bonus cypher clip. Watch as the charismatic rapper and former chef plays to the camera drops bars from his upbeat single “Strictly 4 My Jeeps” which is featured on his collaborative project Saaab Stories with producer Harry Fraud.
DJ Ill Will liberates some new Lil Wayne music with “Original Silence” featuring Mack Maine. In typical Weezy fashion, the Cash Money rapper spits familiar bars about his lavish lifestyle, love of money, blood gang affiliation and lets it be known his heat comes equipped with a silencer for the haters. Mack backs Lil Tunechi with “killer” raps of his own. No word yet on where the new leak will end up but for now take a listen to “Original Silence” which also comes with a download option.
MMG rapper Wale is back with a new visual for “Simple Man” which is featured on his new album entitled The Gifted. Shot on location in Toronto courtesy of Life+Times, the boom-bap track showcases Wale’s lyrical skills as he performs to the camera and takes a ride around the city. The visual also showcases some nice shots of the city’s skyscrapers and concludes with Wale hitting the studio with Drake and J. Cole who also show up to make an appearance.
Mass Appeal delivers the third and final part to their “Release Roundtable” with Pusha T and panel of Hip Hop bloggers as they examine and break down My Name Is My Name. Watch as Pusha addresses his love for Rick Ross and Young Jeezy and his disappointment that fans will probably never hear the two on any future collaborations. ”King Push” also touches on “Hold On” featuring Rick Ross and “No Regerets” with Young Jeezy and Kevin Cossom.
Noisey releases the newest episode of their “Back & Forth” series with A$AP Rocky and this time the Harlem native chops-it-up with Texas legend Bun B. Watch as the the UGK rapper drops knowledge on the origins of the word “trill” beginning in prison, speaks on the influence of the South and UGK on music and shares how he feels to be so highly respected in the game. Before the conclusion of part one, Bun also tells a story of almost getting into a big brawl with trained fighters because of Pimp C and to make matters worse his mother was in the room.
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