[Mixtape] Black Dave: "Black Bart"
We haven't really heard much from Black Dave since he released the Stay Black 'tape back in March. Until now, the New York native had been quietly working on yet another project and making sure the quality was top notch. Today, Dave has decided to finally unleash "Black Bart", his latest body of work, and let fans decide if he lived up to the expectations. Bodega Bamz, Smoke DZA, Boldy James, and RiFF RAFF all make guest-appearances, which should show you how diverse this project will sound. Click play below and judge for yourself.
[Video] SD: "New World Order (Remix)" (feat. Danny Brown)
Danny Brown is known for his intrepid choice of collaborations with other artists, and even though a track with GBE's SD isn't as left-field as some songs he has done in the past, it was still something that caught me by surprise. "New World Order (Remix)" is a great song though, and the two emcees did not hesitate one second to shoot a video for it, which was released yesterday. Check it out after the jump!
http://youtu.be/zihmUl7pZMs
Lorine Chia: "No New Friends (Drake Cover)"
Lorine Chia, Ohio's neo-soul songstress, gives Drake's epic chorus and verse on DJ Khaled's "No New Friends" an interesting spin in her brand new cover. Focusing almost entirely on Lorine's vocals, the track also has an ambient-type instrumental that really works with the songstress' powerful voice. Listen below.
[Video] Alex Wiley: "K-Swiss"
Alex Wiley's Club Wiley has solidified it's place as one of the year's best releases with its Summer anthems ("Earfucked", "K-Swiss", "The Woods" & "Creepin'" all come to mind) and great replay value throughout. Today, Wiley gives the project an extra push with a new video for the fan-favorite "K-Swiss", directed by Visual Mecca Ent.. You should already know before watching the video that it is as fun and goofy as the song itself, which samples a classic basement party track and was recorded half-jokingly by Wiley and Co. Without giving too much away, expect an epic footwork battle, hilarious user-submitted videos and, of course, a pair of K-Swiss.
http://youtu.be/np8OCyeTU9c
[Free Album] MPulse: "Sofa Gun: The Sequel"
Mpulseis back better than ever with the official follow up to his Sofa Gun mixtape, Sofa Gun: The Sequel. Over more than a year's work, the Chi Town emcee reinvented his sound and strived to write down his illest lines to date, the result? A more confident artist is heard through the speakers with witty lines and well thought out concepts over clean and original instrumentals provided by Keef Boyd.
[Video] S.B.E.: "AM" (feat. YP)
Newcomers to RubyHornet, S.B.E. --a trio repping Chicago's westside--, link up with YP for an early-grinder's anthem entitled "AM" and also unleash the official video for the street single, directed by Raphah Anderson.
http://youtu.be/OWvTTnVYM-g
Na$im Williams: "61 Lilies" (feat. Sulaiman, Scheme & Doc)
I've had several discussions with Scheme concerning his current position in the local scene, we've both agreed that --although he's one of the most respected and talented emcees in the city--there's still a lot of people that overlook him and his skill-set. Thankfully, real recognize real and Na$im Williams got Scheme plus Sulaiman & Doc (who are also two dope cats from the city) for a banger entitled "61 Lilies". This hip-hop at its finest with two incredible verses over a bouncy instrumental provided by Na$im.
[Mixtape] Joey Bada$$: "Summer Knights"
Joey Bada$$ brings us his latest opus in "Summer Knights", available for download below. Production by Chuck Strangers, Statik Selektah, Alchemist, DJ Premiere and appearances by other Pro Era members round up this project pretty nicely. If you're a fan of Joey, this is the perfect 'tape to bump this Summer, enjoy!
