Rick Ross: "100 Black Coffins" (prod by Jamie Foxx)
This Rick Ross and Jamie Foxx collaboration is quite peculiar, especially since these two have never worked together in the past and it is additionally going to be featured on the Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained soundtrack. Rozay's boastful rhymes and larger-than-life imaginary fits perfectly with Foxx's cinematic production and the concept behind track. 'Django' hits theaters Christmas day and you will be able to cop the soundtrack on December 18th.
[Video] Redman: "White People Are Rioting"
We don't really need to reiterate this point, but Redman is still one of the coldest emcees in the game. Don't look much further than this --hilariously-titled--"White People Rioting" joint for proof. Past collaborator, Erick Sermon, produced the track and Redman also shot a great visual to go alongside the single. Watch it below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KhCMbmVRS1o
Doc x Chandler London x Camay: "Dedicated"
Doc Da Mindbenda & Na$im Williams are currently two of the most underrated producers in the local scene, so when they team-up to collaborate on a record, you know it will be something special! That's exactly what happened in "Dedicated". Doc, Chandler London & Camay all spit a verse around the concept of hard-work and commitment over a soul-sampled instrumental with a throwback feel to it.
[Video] Trestyle: "H&H"
TreStyle's solo mixtape Dark Days Bright Nights has been out for a minute, but the F.A. The Squad member is not through promoting the 'tape as today he releases a new video for track No.3, "H&H". Watch the Damon L Thomas-directed visual below and peep DDBN if haven't done so already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9MSzfxP0oo
[Beat Tape] Nico Segal: The Band In My Garage
Yesterday Kids These Days‘ Nico Segal dropped a new beat-tape through Twitter. The project, The Band In My Garage, is composed of 11 instrumentals produced entirely on the famous music software GarageBand. Although the product lacks proper mastering, this is an interesting set of records by the multi-talented musician. Here we see Nico experiment with new sounds and concepts, while adding techniques he has used in the past. This gives the listener an inside look into the progress and influences attained by Nico during this past few months, which have been filled with moments such as the release of KTD's TrapHouse Rock and their great performance at The Vic this past weekend.
Standout records include the smooth "Winter In America", the aggresive "118" and "I Wanna Know", which features a neo-funk style with a hauntingly beautiful synth. Nico says that if any artist out there has some dope material to record over it, he's more than happy to do the beats over again with live-instrumentation, so I advise to any up-and-comer to start doing some writing right now!
If you want some Nico Segal music with words, peep his debut solo effort Illasoul: Shades of Blue.
[Review] RH In Concert: Chance The Rapper @ The Metro
With the critically-acclaimed #10Day 'tape, a co-sign by Childish Gambino and multiple performances around the country, Chance The Rapper's buzz is at an all-time high. That said, the Save Money representative proved this past Friday, that it's just the beginning with the sky truly being the limit. The exclamation point coming in the form of a sold out Metro in just his second headlining show. Ever. More than 1,000 people from diverse ages and backgrounds squeezed into the Metro to catch #AcidRapLive.
The energy inside the venue was vivacious and kinetic from the start, with most people being "turnt" up hours before Chance even hit the stage. Milo & Otis did a great job opening the show as they played some material off their debut album The Joy. Even though the duo's sound wasn't necessarily what many people thought they would be listening to that evening, we were all grooving along to their smooth catalog, which included records such as "Ars Poetica", "Black Sheep", & "The Joy". The set was highlighted by Milo's heart-felt lyrics and melody, coupled with Otis' ability to handle a variety of instruments almost effortlessly. We then saw Sir Michael Rocks jump on stage, quickly perform a couple of his latest hits and give a huge shout-out to Chance, embracing the movement that was clearly in full gear that night.
Once Sir Michael Rocks finished, Chano finally hit the stage and everyone inside the building immediately went berserk. He quickly took a moment to acknowledge the massive crowd that came to support him and started playing songs from #10Day as well as his forthcoming mixtape, AcidRap. In every track Chance delivered a dynamic performance and the fans fed-off it, returning the favor and jamming non-stop to joints like "Fuck You Tahm Bout", "YOLO" & "Hey Ma", which were the three tracks that received the biggest responses. Nevertheless, the other joints were not far behind as fans sang along to every record. Special-guests made surprise appearances, enhancing the experience even more.
Lorine Chia came on and sang "Living In Vain" off her just dropped debut, Milo & Otis came back and performed "Light Up", Alex Wiley ran through "Merry Christmas" & "Mo Purp" alongside Kembe X, and Vic Mensa did his verse on an amped-up version of "Family" all featuring an estatic Chance. We also saw a bunch of other Save Money cats do cameo appearances and wild out next to the man of the hour.
As an encore, Chano brought out his band, which included Lili K & Peter Cottontale, and finished the show with the fan-favorites "Hey Ma" and "Brain Cells", ending the night perfectly in spite of most of us being exhausted from all the jumping and rapping. Chance was very thankful and humble for the event and showed appreciation to his family, homies and fans, which was in turned reciprocated with an extensive ovation. Needless to say we all left the building feeling like we had just witness history in the making, #AcidRapLive definitely was an incredible achievement by the young emcee and just one of many to come. Huge props to him and his whole crew.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AzE_iHvhTgs
[Beat Tape] DJ Such N Such: Numbers For November
As we all try to get back to our regular routines after another festive Thanksgiving has passed by, DJ Such N Such is here with a funky new beat-tape to get us back in groove and ready for the upcoming days. Numbers for November features four high-tempo, soul infused tracks showcasing the young producer's talent behind the boards with some smooth and entertaining samples. Preview it below and let us know what you think in the c-section!
Sean Falyon: "Get It In"
As promised, Sean Falyon has released "Get It In", the first offering off his impending December EP. The #NewAtlanta representative goes in directly for the kill aiming at haters and people who doubt his potential, definitely worth a spot on your iPod rotation.