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Seattle’s Raz Simone Drops Dramatic Video for ‘Don’t Shine’
You may not have heard Raz Simone before but trust us, you'll be seeing a lot of the Seattle-based spitter this year. His video for 'Don't Shine' from his upcoming album 'Cognitive Dissonance' is just a sample of what's in store.
Slang Editorial: Skeme Is ‘Over’ It
L.A. rapper Skeme definitely has a way with words so we asked him to break down some of his slanguage like "boof," "bop" and of course "over" for this episode of Slang Editorial.
Stream Skeme’s ‘Ingleworld’ Album
The raspy-voiced Skeme is one of Cali's dopest young MCs and he just dropped his new album 'IngleWorld,' Named after his hometown of Inglewood, Calif. Through the magic of streaming audio you can preview it before purchasing it on iTunes.
Beyonce Releases Unexpected Self-Titled ‘Visual’ Album
Damn. All we can say is, damn. Beyoncé shook up the world in the wee hours of Friday morning (Dec. 13) when she released her self-titled visual album Beyoncé featuring 14 new songs and 17 accompanying music videos -- how's that for #NewRules?
Watch Travis Scott’s Creepy New Video for ‘Uptown’ feat. A$AP Ferg
It looks like Houston rapper/producer Travis Scott has been watching way too much 'American Horror Story' lately as his new video for 'Uptown' featuring A$AP Ferg ventures into creepy territory.
Yo Gotti Talks Being Memphis’ King, ‘I Am’ and Working With Jadakiss [Exclusive Interview]
Proclaiming oneself the king of anything can be problematic. Doing so invites all types of contention and controversy. That goes double for anyone in hip-hop claiming to hold the crown of a major music city -- just ask Kendrick Lamar. But Yo Gotti isn't concerned about any of that. When asked if he's the king of his hometown, Memphis, Tenn., he responds confidently and matter-of-factly. "I am
Lemar & Dauley Fall 2013 Lookbook
Remember the clothing line Lemar & Dauley from the early 2000s? What started as a small t-shirt company with cool graphic tees featuring the likenesses of Notorious B.I.G. and interpolations of album cover art from groups like De La Soul and A Tribe Called grew into a full-fledged brand -- and then they just kinda disappeared. Now after a too-long hiatus Lemar & Dauley is back and fresh fo
Eminem – ‘Love Game’ Feat. Kendrick Lamar
Judging by social media chatter and IM buddies messaging us like, "Yo, you got that?" it's safe to say that Eminem's upcoming 'Marshall Mathers LP 2' has leaked unfortunately. And now thanks to ravenous bloggers, Eminem's collab with Kendrick Lamar, 'Love Game,' is now available for your streaming pleasure. But is at good as you though it would be?
Underground Kings: Who’s the Greatest Indie Rapper Ever?
Before major record labels realized they could cash in on hip-hop music it was underground. Rap no matter how benign was considered "street music" and sold on cassettes and vinyl at mom and pop record shops, swap meets, hand to hand and out of the trunks of cars. Small independent labels took the do-it-yourself approach to manufacturing, distribution, marketing and promotion and made their artists local celebrities (and fortunes for themselves.) Even now in 2013, after rap music has become part of the mainstream and a cash cow for major labels, the independent spirit hip-hop started with still prevails.
Danny Brown Returns to the Streets of Detroit in New ‘Dope Song’ Video
Years ago, before Danny Brown decided to be a rapper full time he was your not-so-friendly neighborhood street pharmacist in his native Detroit--and he hated. In the video for 'Dope Song' Brown returns to his Linwood hood in the Motor City to turn up with some of his Bruiser Brigade homies and to officially kiss the dope game behind.