Andy Bustard is a blogger at MissInfo.tv and a contributing writer at TheBoomBox. He still wears his cap to the back. (@aboynamedandy)
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Buddy – ‘You Good’ Feat. Suga Free
Buddy releases have been few and far between since the Compton kid first caught our attention with The Neptunes-produced 'Awesome Awesome' back in late 2011, which makes it hard to get your hopes up about his forthcoming debut, 'Idle Time.'
Troy Ave – ‘New York City’ Feat. Raekwon, N.O.R.E. & Prodigy
Troy Ave may not have the immediate appeal of an A$AP Rocky or Joey Bada$$, but he's put in the groundwork with his 'Bricks In My Backpack' mixtape series. Prepping his debut LP, ambitiously titled 'New York City: The Album,' the Brooklyn upstart looks to reclaim the K.o.N.Y. crown -- and he's definitely putting together a strong case.
Download Audio Push’s ‘Come As You Are’ Mixtape
It's not easy to be taken seriously as an MC (or in this case, a group) after debuting with a dance craze record like 'Teach Me How to Jerk,' but Audio Push are slowly but surely doing just that.
Tyler, The Creator’s ‘WOLF’ Album is the Soundtrack to His Upcoming Film
It was only a matter of time before we'd be hearing about a Tyler, The Creator movie. And last night, the Odd Future rapper-producer-director (and now actor) shared the trailer for an upcoming film, 'WOLF,' which not only shares the same name as his third album, but also appears to derive directly from its musical storyline -- or at least the elaborate plot Noisey brought to light.
Hood By Air Spring/Summer 2014 Collection
Thanks to co-signs from hip-hop and fashion heavyweights like Kanye West, A$AP Rocky and Travi$ Scott, not forgetting that collaboration with Been Trill, Hood By Air has seen its stock rise considerably this year. And it looks like the brand aren't letting down in 2014.
A$AP Rocky & Jeremy Scott Launch adidas Originals Collaboration at NYFW
Last week we got a first glimpse at A$AP Rocky and Jeremy Scott's JS FLAG WINGS 2.0 collaboration -- a rehash of Scott's iconic winged adidas Originals sneaker that now comes in an all-black canvas colorway, complete with a split American flag pattern, inspired by Rocky's 'LONG.LIVE.A$AP' album cover.
RiFF RaFF Remixes Drake’s ‘Started From the Bottom’
After appointing himself Drake's "last new friend" earlier this summer, RiFF RaFF decides to add his own unique flavor to the YMCMB star's big single, 'Started From the Bottom.' Jody Highroller only tacks on one verse to the record, but he sure as hell packs some ridiculous rhymes into his brief slot.
Eazy-E & Ol’ Dirty Bastard Resurrected at Rock The Bells 2013
A year after 2Pac (or technically Digital Domain Media Group, the company behind the hologram) amazed the world at Coachella, two more of hip-hop's late legends were resurrected live on stage at Rock The Bells 2013 this past weekend.
Jeremih – ‘F–k That N—-a’ Feat. Ty Dolla $ign
While prepping his new 'Thumpy Johnson' album, which will be executive produced by Diddy, Jeremih is throwing out plenty of loosies to whet appetites (among other things) for his first studio effort in three years. The latest is 'F--k That N---a,' which pairs the Def Jam crooner with Taylor Gang's new resident ladies' man, Ty Dolla $ign.
Download Curren$y & Young Roddy’s New ‘Bales’ Mixtape
For a stoner -- hell, even for a regular artist -- this Curren$y guy is far from lazy. Just weeks after piloting the Jet Life compilation mixtape, 'Red Eye,' the Hot Spitta returns with another free project called 'Bales' alongside fellow high-flyer Young Roddy.