Flatbush Zombies: "LakerPaper" (Prod. Erick Arc Elliot)
The Glorious Dead come thru with another single in the form of "LakerPaper". Produced by mainstay Erick Arc Elliot, who I believe is one-third of the group, the synths play a major role just as they have in "Thug Waffle" and "S.C.O.S.A.". On top of the vibed out melody, Juice and Meech go in with their signature style and rip the track. Check it below and stay on the lookout for more from the Zombies.
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[Video] MTV2 Sucker Free: Digital Freshness ATX Recap
Last week meant one thing to the music industry, and that was SXSW in Austin, Texas. RubyHornet is no stranger to the happenings that surround the week long music festival. This was our 5th year in Austin, and we done things from throwing showcases to recording CS:ATX in 2010. This year marked yet another milestone for us, as we teamed up with MTV2's Sucker Free for our 2nd Digital Freshness: ATX showcase. The showcase served as a kickoff party for Closed Sessions Vol. 2, which is finally completed and will release this spring also with MTV2 Sucker Free. Watch their recap video below, and look for new music and documentaries.
MTV2 Sucker Free partnered with Closed Sessions for the second installment of RubyHornet's Digital Freshness: ATX series. The showcase took place 3/15 in Austin, Texas and featured two rooms of performances by some of Hip Hop's most talented artists including Boldy James, Jon Connor, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, Rockie Fresh, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, Hollywood Holt, The Cool Kids, and Raekwon. The party also serves as the launch of Closed Sessions Vol. 2, a new album and documentary series dropping this spring with MTV2 Sucker Free. This will be the 3rd release from the Closed Sessions label. It follows 2011's Closed Sessions: ATX (released via Decon) and features Action Bronson, Sir Michael Rocks, Raekwon, DJ Babu, L.E.P., CyHi The Prynce, Blu, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, Donnis, Vonnegutt, and more. - MTV Sucker Free
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Calez: "RapAVeli"
Calez comes through with another track, this one titled "RapAVeli". The 2008ighties crew continues to do what they do best as the summer nears, and that is put out solid track after solid track. Check out Calez on Julian Malone's "Dreaming Into Existence" with Fonz-E, Fonz-E's "Jimmy Fallon" produced by Sani and my recent First Look with Legit.
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Ruby Hornet x Google Currents
Google is a constant innovator and the developer of one of the most useful tools ever invented in modern society. Since building the original search engine, the company has gone on to develop numerous other web based tools and the only mobile software that rivals Apple's iOS. Their newest mobile app, Google Currents, translates web content into user friendly layouts reminiscent of magazines. The software makes reading your favorite content that much easier and we at Ruby Hornet are glad to announce that we are now published on Currents. Through the platform you can keep up to date with our Tumblr, Youtube and everything that we're posting on the site. Simply download the Currents app on your smartphone or tablet, search for Ruby Hornet and subscribe to it for top notch content delivered seamlessly on-the-go.
[Video] First Serve: "Move'Em In, Move'Em Out" Live
To celebrate BBC 6 Music's 10th Birthday, the channel is hosting a number of live shows, bringing in various acts spanning multiple genres. For one of these celebrations, the channel hosted De La Soul's Plug 1 and Plug 2. The two performed as well as spoke with Lauren Laverne at the famous Maida Vale studios. The two touched on some old material as well as some new material the duo will release under the moniker First Serve. As the duo they will be releasing a concept album charting the path of a pair of budding young rappers coming up in the game. "Move'Em In, Move'Em Out" will be featured on the project and the live performance can be seen below. The track is funky and mildly satirical, as the two rhyme about the over the top lifestyles of rappers. If you'd like to watch the whole program it is available on BBC's website.
Danny Brown: "Grown Up"
Scion/AV has enlisted the genius that is Danny Brown for "Grown Up". The track is all about Danny's childhood, with some throwback production, the track feels like something that came out of the heyday of Naughty By Nature. Listen below for some more proof why the 2012 XXL Freshman is here to stay.
[Beat Tape] Smoko One: Space Soul Sound
Supreme Regime is a deep team. Their latest offering comes from producer Smoko Ono in the form of a beat tape titled Space Soul Sound. Check out the smooth sounds below and look for Supreme Regime's Sloane Peterson LP coming in May.
Mani Coolin': "You Know My Name"
Los Angeles is home to a wild, dope, and youthful Hip Hop scene and Mani Coolin' is another young artist looking to cement his spot in it. Here with "You Know My Name" off of his forthcoming For The Moments LP ,Mani goes off over a bouncing beat, listen and download below.