Gee Watts: "Watts R.I.O.T." feat. Kendrick Lamar
I haven't heard much from the Kansas City native Gee Watts before this, but any record featuring Kendrick immediately gets you some notoriety. This is titled "Watts R.I.O.T", and the productions follows a form Kendrick is definitely in tune with. I also wonder when these verses are actually recorded, and how long some emcees hold on to their features, waiting for the right time to get on. Stream below, Watts Up due April 7th
[Video] Chance The Rapper Does Acid in Mexico
Chance The Rapper recently went on a much deserved trip to Mexico, and while he was there the good homie Sperry was able to capture some of the antics on camera. From Sean Paul filled clubs, to huge swimming pools and lot's of Mexican beer (Pacifico for me), Chance's trip is captured perfectly in the 2 1/2 minute clip below. Let the Chance hype continue as we near April 30th. Acid Rap
[Video] Spenzo: "Kemo Ballin"
The rising southside emcee Spenzo headed down to SXSW with a very strong buzz, and that has only grown in the week since the festival. While his label situation is still up in the air, it's clear he is one of Chi's next up (w/ Chance) and today we get a new visual for "Kemo Ballin". The video was shot at SX, and will be featured on his upcoming In Spenzo We Trust mixtape. Stream below & shouts to LEP.
Gianni Lee x Mike Blud: Diplomatic Immunity The Samples (10-Year Anniversary)
Celebrating the 10th Year Anniversary of The Diplomats album Diplomatic Immunity, Babylon Cartel has teamed up with Gianni Lee & Mike Blud to compile the samples from the double disc classic. Definitely something I can get behind, and I was definitely one of the biggest Dipset fans in the Chicago area from 03-06. Anyone else at the Juelz, R.Kelly charity bball game at Simeon in 05?
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Case of The Mondays: 10 Tracks To Jumpstart Your Week
Today, I'd like to bring back a post that I started back in 2011 titled, Case of The Mondays. On a gloomy, cold day, with no NCAA tournament to get you through the work day, we decided to feature 10 of our favorite tracks which came out in the last week. With tracks coming from Freddie Gibbs, ScHoolboy Q, Rustie, Sholomo, Dally Auston and more this weeks COTM, should definitely get you through today. Check the playlist below as we look to not feature the same batch of artists & styles each week. Let us know who we missed in the week of 3/18-3/25, so they are in our radar's this week.
Blu: “Dre Day”
Today we have another preview of Blu and Bombay's forthcoming Good to B Home project tonight in “Dre Day”. Just like its predecessor from September, this track is very solid, and makes us excited for the project which Blu has dubbed a classic. Stream and download below.
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Freddie Gibbs: "The Color Purple"
Gibbs is in heavy E$GN mode as we near the summer, and I can only imagine what he has planned for the warm months ahead. Whether this is a hint or not, "The Color Purple" sees Fred step into a new but still comfortable zone, flexing on the hook while tackling each verse with common flare. Off Naptown Standup Volume 9. Stream + Download below.
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ScHoolboy Q: "Yay Yay" prod. by Boi-1da
Yes. New ScHoolboy Q. As we ready the summer, it's beginning to be evident Q is next up in the TDE campaign as he releases the very very dope single "Yay Yay" which is produced by Boi-1da. Q delves into his history in this one, delivering deep details on his rise in the game. Q's #oxymoron coming soon! No more needs to be said.
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