Keith Murray: "Venting"
Keith Murray hits us with some solid verses on this one, makin you think it's '95 again. "Venting" is a gutter (f*ck u) track where Keith makes his current feelings towards the game clear. Produced by Ayden oh SupaBeatz, this will be off Ayden's upcoming street release.
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Rihanna: "What's My Name" feat Drake
Rihanna is looking for someone to take her downtown, maybe or maybe not all the way to China-town... but definitely downtown. That's the message in her new single, "What's My Name" featuring Drizzy Drake. He said we could call him that at the concert on Weds... Grab the track below.
RH Events: Digital Freshness W/Raekwon This Sunday!
Here's one more reminder that this Sunday we are having a very special edition of our Digital Freshness party. The night will feature DJ sets by DJ RTC, Hollywood Holt, and Rude 1 with our extra special guest Raekwon of The Wu-Tang Clan, who will hit Beauty Bar on the heels of his headlining performance at Sneaker Pimps on Saturday night. Please come out, have some drinks, and don't miss The Chef hitting Beauty Bar, yes that Beauty Bar, for likely the first and last time.
The party is $5 all night and you can now purchase advance entry here.
Full flyer after the jump.
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Big L x Jay-Z's Classic Freestyle on The Stretch and Bobbito Show
DJPremierBlog unearthed a true gem, releasing the full 10 minute freestyle that took place back in February of '95 featuring Big L and a young Jay-Z. This has been the stuff of legend, and now it's re-upped for the youngins to enjoy. Bobbito talked about this freestyle during our in-depth interview with him (watch it here). Specifically, he talked about not having any idea of the specialness that was going on, that Jay-Z would become "Jay-Z"...
Says DJPremierBlog
"Hip Hop has many never found stuff where 90s freaks like me are hunting on like wild animals. Like this for instance, the full Stretch & Bobbito Show with Big L & Jay-Z as guests on the 23th of February 1995. The only thing we had was the legendary freestyle that was cut out. Props to HecticEclectic to upload his recorded tape from that day that featured more shit. For me personally this is the best moment ever recorded on radio… Big L IS the best MC ever, since I first had a track of him. ‘You can put your man on too’, I wonder if he knew he would be in Forbes magazine and shit 15 years later? The most powerful hip hop artist ever was back then just Big L’s man haha. This shit is classic, no doubt. Props to Stretch & Bobbito for making everything so legendary. I tweaked it for y’all. Enjoy and reminisce:"
In other Big L news, RCRDLBL unleashed something from Big L's upcoming release, The Return of The Devil's Son. The new joint is called "Zone of Danger" and you can grab it here. Get the freestyle after the jump.
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Foreign Exchange: Thank You For Listening Part 1
The Foreign Exchange have started a new video series to go along with their new LP, Authenticity. Says Phonte, “To coincide with the release of our new album “Authenticity,” we hope you will enjoy the short film “Thank You For Listening;” shot and directed by Sandrine Orabona (videographer for Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’) and Anke Thommen. This short piece sums up the story of +FE, as well as incorporating live show footage, candid interviews and behind the scenes footage of Phonte, Nicolay, YahZarah, and the rest of the +FE Music family. For anyone wanting to get hip to the music and story of The Foreign Exchange, this video is the perfect entry point. Thanks so much for your support..”
Check out episode one after the jump.
RH Events: Digital Freshness w/Mathien
We will be back at Beauty Bar next week Thursday for our regularly schedule Digital Freshness. This month we are bringing in Mathien for a special acoustic set. DJ's Chief Rocka and Equire (BBU) will join resident DJs RTC and VIPJ (The Alphabet Boys). Full flyer after the jump.
Freddie Gibbs: "The Ghetto" Remix feat Sean Price & Tek
Duck Down's Sean Price and Tek jump on "The Ghetto" by Freddie Gibbs as part of Rap Radar's upcoming Mixtape of The Year . This is my favorite Freddie Gibbs track, and I play at a lot of my sets (mixes great after "The Fire" by The Roots). Gibbs has a lot going on these days. He's on tour now and hitting Boston tonight. Last week he was in Chicago and shot videos with us for "Player of The Century" as well as "Something New". Check out stills from "Something New" here, and download the track below, which I spotted over at FSD, where you can also find a new compilation of Crucial Conflict material. Hit the jump for "The Ghetto" remix.
GLC: "MHCC" Video
"Had to work at this profession, it wasn't charity dog."
GLC keeps church on the move following this week's release of Love, Life, and Loyalty (buy it now). Step into the underworld of Churchy Lee in this new video for "Money Hoes Cars Clothes" featuring an old school vibe, Michael Kolar as a crooked cop, and of course, the ism... Noah Banks snapped on this one.