Danny Brown: "#Express Your-Self" (Prod. by Trampy)
I usually don't lose my shit while blogging and especially not while in public but it's hard not to get open to the sounds of Trampy X Danny Brown, the music literally demands that we do. I made it through the first minuet of "#Express Your-Self" without doing anything outside of the ordinary head bob but that didn't last. I don't know if it was the giant latte I just drank or Danny's bruising delivery but halfway through the track I TURNT UP. Judging from the looks I got from the barista I think I have a pretty on-point cooking dance.
[Mixtape] Major Lazer - Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 4
The Diplo & Switch collective returns with the fourth installation in their remix series. As usual they provide the full spectrum of today's bass music while making sure not to neglect their island inspired roots. Personally I'm partial to the "Get Free" remix feat. Chronixx but the Snoop Lion feat. Drake joint is no slouch either. Stream and download the project for free below.
Slum Village - "Cash Flow" (prod. by Havoc)
Hearing Slum Village over anything other than Dilla production is something I'm still not totally used too and I'm not sure that I ever will get used to it which makes it a daunting task for any producer to step up and fill in. So when I pressed play on this new "Cash Out" joint I did it with a critical ear and I am pleasantly surprised. With this future primitive boom bap production Mobb Deep's Havoc takes SV into a place I've never heard them before give a it listen below.
[Video] Pusha T: "Trust You" (feat. Kevin Gates)
Attention all un-ratchet independent Women types: If you've ever found yourself wondering what un-adultered trust feels like Kevin Gates and Pusha-T have supplied you with auto-tuned guide. Listen carefully and follow this visual step by step. You might gain an all access pass to things like mattress money, hotel keys, drug stash spots and face-book passwords...maybe.
[Video] Ground Up: "Chinchilla"
The Philly Trio comprised of Al Azar and Malakai "Malcolm" McDowell and beat master Bij Lincs go by the name of Ground Up. They recently touched down after being on the road on the "Must Be Nice" tour along side G-Eazy and Skizzy Mars. I've been following these guys for almost two years now I recommend you do too, check out their latest visual below.
M.I x Tyler Keyes: "Church" (feat. Blu)
Today M.i blessed us with the first single from his upcoming album Pushing Keyes. Here the Austin MC connects with Los Angeles mainstay Blu and vocalist Dawni McCray on a powerful record that tests the limits of faith, uniformity, and hip hop. The new album is set to release May 16th with Tyler Keyes providing the production and additional guest appearances by the likes of OnCue, Chamillionaire, Corbett, & more.Be on the lookout for the 2nd official single featuring Chamillionaire entitled 'Nothing You Can Do', April 15th.
Yasiin Bey & Mannie Fresh: "Black Jesus"
BKNY X NOLA just choose Easter Sunday to drop a hip hop joint with a second line swing and they fittingly entitled it "Black Jesus". Although The artist formerly known as Mos Def and Manny Fresh aren't the most likely of combos, this isn't the first time we've seen Mos Def delve into New Orleans music. Yasiin appeared along side Erykah Badu and Mark Ronson in the 2011 Re:Generation documentary on the New Orleans inspired "A La Modeliste" track . Who knows perhaps Manny saw the Doc and it planted the seed that will now grow into the OMFGBKNOLA project, either way these veterans are worth checking out.
[Videos] Rap Genius Ranch: SXSW Cypher Series 2013 Lyrics
This year the SXSW Rap Genius Ranch was home to a few impromptu cyphers which was comprised of Chicago's Savemoney & 2008ighteis representatives Fonz-E Mak, Joey Purp, Calez, Kami De Chuku, Tokyo Shawn, CJ Fly, Vic Mensa, UG and a cameo by ScienZe. Clique the links below and check out the rare scenario of both camps swapping bars.
Rap Genius Ranch – Day 1 (SXSW Cypher) Lyrics
Rap Genius Ranch – Save Money No Writtens (SXSW Cypher) Lyrics
Rap Genius Ranch – Bad Hoes (SXSW Cypher) Lyrics