The former Manhasset resident, LL Cool J, is back with a new single, “Take It”, featuring the R&B singer Joe on hook duty. The Trackmasters handled production and did a great job bringing back that old school vibe on “Take It.” The lyrics and beat make up for a real smooth joint. LL’s new album…
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Kendrick Lamar Keeps Hip Hop Alive
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
October 22nd marks the date that Kendrick Lamar revived Hip Hop. Time will show that good kid, m.A.A.d city is a classic debut album. From the vivid storytelling to the great instrumentals, Kendrick’s debut is everything that the fans asked for plus more. Kendrick’s album gives the listener a third person view of Kendrick Lamar’s childhood in Compton.…
Ludacris feat. Usher & David Guetta- “Rest Of My Life”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Ludacris has returned with Usher and David Guetta for a new single, “Rest Of My Life.” This track has radio written all over it from the catchy chorus sung by Usher to the house beat produced by David Guetta a radio station near you will be keeping this track. Let’s not forget the few verses…
Earl Sweatshirt- “CHUM”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Odd Future’s own, Earl Sweatshirt took a new track to his tumblr entitled “CHUM.” Earl raps over a beat that was rumored to be produced by Pharrell. Earl raps about topics ranging from his father leaving him 15 years ago to the interweb’s affect on his personal life (“These Complex f**k n****s that tracked me down.. Just to…
Concert Review: With Your Friends Fest
by Jason •
With Your Friends Fest hit Nashville this past weekend and it was awesome. Big names that performed at the festival included Nas, Pretty Lights, Skrillex, Santigold, 12th Planet, and Dillon Francis. Because of Commodore Quake (we will review it!), we were unable to attend day 1 of the festival but all the headliners also played…
Big Sean- “Guap”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Sean Don is back with a new single that will be featured on his sophomore album, Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player. The album is set to release on December 18, but knowing Sean it will most likely get pushed back. Big Sean let go a free mixtape in September entitled Detroit. Make sure to…
A$AP Rocky ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kendrick Lamar- “F*ckin Problem”
by Anthony Porcelli •
This is the moment you realize that these 4 rappers are moving away from being hip-hop rookies to being the top rappers in the game. A$AP Rocky’s “F*ckin Problem” features Drizzy, 2 Chainz, and K Dot, on a beat pr0duced by Noah “40” Shebib. 2 Chainz chants “I love bad bitches that’s my f*ckin problem”…
Meek Mill ft. John Legend, Nas, & Rick Ross- “Maybach Curtains”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
With Meek’s debut album release date around the corner, RapGenius dropped one of the most anticipated tracks off the project. Meek Mill linked up with Rick Ross, Nas, and John Legend on his latest single “Maybach Curtains.” Legend delivers an emotional hook over the drum backed instrumental. Look out for Dreams and Nightmares on October 30th.
Kanye West- “White Dress”
by Anthony Porcelli •
Kanye West’s latest release “White Dress” comes off the soundtrack to RZA’s film The Man With The Iron Fists. The track is produced by Ye, RZA, Tapez, and Boogz, and has a lighter feel than most of the work we’ve been hearing from Kanye recently. “White Dress” brings back feelings of nostalgia of Kanye West…
Pusha T ft. Future- “Pain”
by Anthony Porcelli •
G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T released the first track off his upcoming solo album. Pusha’s verses and the great beat on”Pain” overrides the slightly annoying auto-tuned Future chorus, making it a solid release. Check out the track below and see what you think.
