[Mixtape] ABGOHARD & Slater: "Rich Yung Pimp"
Lately, we have been hearing a lot of good coming out of the New York City collective "Inner City Kids" (ICK), and just before the weekend the world got the latest from the group's newest MC in ABGOHARD, who teamed up with Slater for a fresh new project in Rich Yung Pimp. The project is an interesting play between a pair of talented up and coming artists on the rise in a burgeoning east coast/New York City scene. Featuring production from the likes of Suicideyear, $1 Bin, Marlee B, Ryan Hemsworth, Rich Yung Pimps is as eclectic as it's title is stereotypical. The pair of artists are at the forefront of the next wave of New York City hip-hop that has emanated from what many have called a renaissance in the NYC scene. The project is boom-bap-ish, with more developed sensibilities, taking a step forward while keeping another firmly rooted in the sounds that curated the scene on the right side of the country in generations before them. It's a rap project, with both Slater and ABGOHARD handling crafty rhyme schemes with ease while ruminating over the ins and outs of the world around their heads. Check out the latest from ABGOHARD and Slater, Rich Yung Pimp, available for stream/download below.
[Video] ABGOHARD: "Yung God"
New York City has been re-establishing itself as a place for quality underground hip-hop over the past few years with a huge resurgence of talented artists that have allowed themselves to branch into increasingly different and interesting strands of what hip-hop can be, somewhat erasing many boundaries that had rendered the genre incognito and stale out east.
One of these pockets of music that we've been paying attention to as of late is the Inner City Kids crew, led by Decon-signee and RH First Look artist Aaron Cohen. Cohen's collaborative partner on his track "NickVanExelRose", ABGOHARD, recently dropped his video for his own single, "Yung God" which is produced by Yuri Beats and was premiered today on The Village Voice. The ICK guys often have their tongue planted firmly in cheek as they pair clever rhymes with heavy production and the latest from the clique is no different as underlying humor exists throughout. Check out the latest from ABGOHARD, streaming below.
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[Video] Aaron Cohen: "Why You Mad For" (Feat. Grande Marshall)
Here at RH, we've had our eye on the New York City-based Seattle transplant with the menacing beard, best known as Decon signee, Aaron Cohen. The young artist has been on his grind since dropping his latest project, Potential Fans back in November, releasing videos and playing shows in support of the Mishka-backed mixtape.
Yesterday, Cohen released his latest video for "Why You Mad For" featuring Philadelphia artist Grande Marshall and produced by EFF.DOPE and Su Bviley via IllRoots. The video, directed by Jason Ano and Mass Appeal, follows Cohen around the city with the haunting beat setting the tone for the day-in-the-life piece. Check out the latest from Aaron Cohen streaming below.
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[RH First Look] Aaron Cohen
New York City has long been a dreamer’s city, a place where many a success was made and many a pipe dream shuttered. When it comes to hip-hop, it’s essentially Mecca. It’s where the music first took root, where B-boys and MC-ing first became popular. Because of that, NYC has long been seen as the place to make it, if looking to do so, as Jay-Z has reminded us for years. Seattle native Aaron Cohen made his way to the Big Apple looking for new opportunities aabout six years ago, diving into the bubbling scene that has many calling the current period the latest in a long line of hip-hop renaissances that have taken place in the birthplace of rap music. With an unapologetic rhyming style and an intimidating beard to match, Aaron Cohen hustled his way to the forefront of the underground scene in his adopted hometown. November 11, the Decon signee dropped his latest project, Potential Fans, a thrashing, complete project that stands to prove why Cohen deserves his own lane in the greater landscape of hip-hop today. I had a chance to catch up with the owner of the best facial hair this side of Action Bronson last week as he was getting off work and on the heels of the release of his latest project. It’s easy to feel the passion and drive in every word Cohen spits and speaks, check out my talk with one of the latest artists to emerge from the bubbling cauldron that is New York City today.
[Mixtape] Aaron Cohen: "Potential Fans"
Seattle native and current Brooklyn resident Aaron Cohen dropped his latest offering, Potential Fans on the luckiest day of the year (11/11). If you have been paying attention to RubyHornet lately, you've certainly seen plenty of the Mishka-clas white kid with a beard that will put your No Shave November attempt to shame. Cohen has made a name for himself with a different, steady-handed flow that has garnered him fans on both sides of the country. His latest release comes on the heels of several well-received singles and videos like "Stanley Kubrick", "My Mother and My Music" and the recently released, "Nickvanexelrose". Cohen, along with hisInner City Kids squad are most definitely on their grind right now and Potential Fans is just the kind of release he and his team need to keep the upward climb moving. Expect plenty more from Aaron Cohen and keep it locked to RH for more coverage coming soon.
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[Video] Aaron Cohen: "Nickvanexelrose"
Seattle's own Aaron Cohen is back with a new video for his track titled "Nickvanexelrose". One of my favorite up and coming artists out right now, Cohen dropped the video via SPIN today in the lead up to his next full project release, Potential Fans, due out November 11. For now, enjoy the video below, inspired by one of the best NBA Live players to ever live, Nick Van Exel.
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[Video] Aaron Cohen: "My Mother and My Music"
We have the latest from Seattle MC Aaron Cohen, a video for "My Mother and My Music" off his upcoming project, Potential Fans. He's got plenty of those, based off his steady following and solid ability with the mic. The video, shot by "Purple Swag" director Jason Ano, features the man with one of the best beards in hip-hop in an ambient setting, which matches the frenetic, steady track. Check out the track and video below and stay glued to RH for more on Cohen coming soon.
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[RH First Glance] Aaron Cohen: "Stanley Kubrick" (feat. G4SHI)
Aaron Cohen, has just released a brand new video entitled “Stanley Kubrick” and viewers will be glad to know that the Seattle via Queens representative proves that his rhyme-game is as nice as his burly beard. In the visual you’ll find Aaron, fellow emcee G4SHI and a bunch of their homies inside an abandoned building, wilding out to this banging Alex Klinger-produced joint. “Stanley Kubrick” can be found on Murk mixtape, which dropped via Mishka Records.
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