Just when you thought today couldn’t get any better, Cudder released a new self-produced track entitled “King Wizard” (no correlation with his latest album WZRD…for the win). Cudi delivers two solid verses as well as a vocoder-sung verse. Kid Cudi stayed true to his roots on the production side with the simple yet intriguing beat on “King Wizard.”…
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Music Video: Nas ft. Amy Winehouse (Hologram)- “Cherry Wine”
by Anthony Porcelli •
Despite Digital Domain Media Group (the company that created Coachella’s Tupac Hologram) going bankrupt, Nas’ newest music video features a hologram of the late R&B singer Amy Winehouse. Nas plays a bartender at a bar where the hologram of Amy Winehouse is performing. “Cherry Wine” comes off of Nas’ newest album Life Is Good.
Kendrick Lamar featuring Dr. Dre- “Compton”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
“This is king Kendrick Lamar” Kendrick Lamar dropped a new single on iTunes in anticipation for his debut album, good kid m.A.A.d city. “Compton” features Kendrick’s mentor Dr. Dre and is produced by Just Blaze. Look out for K. Dot’s debut on October 22nd and purchase his new single below. iTunes
J. Cole x Major Lazer – Get Free ColeWorld
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Two new eclectic J. Cole songs in one month is a great way to start off the school year. Diplo’s musical project, Major Lazer hooked up with J. Cole for “Get Free ColeWorld.” Stream/dl the new single below. DOWNLOAD
Frank Ocean- “Blue Whale”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Mr. Ocean decided to let loose a new joint through his tumblr tonight that features him rapping rather than singing. Frank sounds really comfortable over this chill beat and he proves that he isn’t too bad at rapping. Listen to “Blue Whale” before starting off your work day. DOWNLOAD via
Action Bronson- “It’s Me”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
When I think of Action Bronson, The Little Mermaid definitely does not come to mind. But on Action’s new record, producer Party Supplies delivers a beat that has a similar melody to The Little Mermaid theme song. Bronson spits for a little over a minute, but the track is still worth the free download. If for…
Kendrick Lamar live at Terminal 5 in NYC
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Saturday night, I was lucky enough to finally see Kendrick Lamar live in the big city. Kendrick has had multiple shows in the NY/tri-state area for the last few years, but I always happened to be busy when the concerts came around, so I was really looking forward to his Terminal 5 stop on the B.E.T. Music…
Music Video: Curren$y – Jet Life (feat. Big K.R.I.T. & Wiz Khalifa)
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Curren$y released a new visual off of his latest album, The Stoned Immaculate and the music video features Wiz Khalifa and Big K.R.I.T. This track really has that How Fly feel and reminisces on the days when Curren$y and Wiz were back in the studio dropping new music left and right together. I’m really looking forward to their new…
G.O.O.D. Music presents Cruel Summer (Album Review & Stream)
by Anthony Porcelli •
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label has, hands down, the most stacked team in the Hip-Hop game. Following a year of several group compilation albums (MMG Presents Self Made Vol. 2, A$AP Mob- Lords Never Worry, The OF Tape Vol 2, etc.), G.O.O.D Music finally presents us their latest effort. Cruel Summer was the most anticipated…
J. Cole- “I’m A Fool”
by Raffi Khatchadourian •
Last night Cole let go a new single entitled “I’m A Fool.” He premiered this track back at Rock The Bells over the summer and decided to release the full track last night by sending it in an email to a lucky fan. Cole handled the production on this new one too. Stream/dl “I’m A Fool”…