[Video] Twista: "Intro Freestyle"
Twista, long one of the pillars of the Chicago hip-hop scene since entering the game in the late '90s with Do Or Die, Kanye and the old guard of the Windy City. Seemingly re-invigorated by the new crop of artists blossoming in his hometown, Twista has headed back to the studio to work on his forthcoming EP, Back to Basics. It's a fitting title for the 100 word-per-second MC, formerly known as Tung Twista in his early days, who had been largely quiet before jumping on Chance The Rapper's "Cocoa Butter Kisses" track with Vic Mensa and doing a feature with another fellow Chicagoan when he added a verse to R. Kelly's "Throwin' My Money" before hopping on Lady Gaga's "Jewels and Drugs". He literally goes back to his early days, linking back up with Adrenaline Rush producer, Legendary Traxster for this latest release.
After celebrating his birthday this weekend taking in Chance's show at The Riviera on Chicago's north side last Wednesday, the self-described fastest rapper in the world released the Traxster-produced intro off Back to the Basics, a prelude to his major-label release, Dark Horse, his first such album since 2010s The Perfect Storm. Catch the "Intro Freestyle" to Back to the Basics below and keep a look out for Dark Horse, out
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[Video] J.R. Donato: "Puttin' On"
The latest addition to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang, J.R. Donato seems to be settling in well with his new squad in his latest video for the track, "Puttin On". Directed by Ted Cadillac, the video features J.R. and fellow Taylor Gang affiliates in and around the Los Angeles area as the lead single from J.R.'s upcoming debut mixtape, due out early 2014, sets the mood in the backing track. Check out the video here below and keep it locked here for the latest from the young up and coming artist.
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[Video] Daryn Alexus: "Party"
Daryn Alexus is a talented young female singer/songwriter from Washington D.C., who has been making some noise between carefully crafted tracks, well-deserved collaborations and a personality that is absolutely infectious. I last caught up with Alexus earlier this summer, and since then she has been hard at work preparing her next project, due out in early 2014. Today, we get her video for "Party", check it out below and be on the look out for more coming from Daryn Alexus in the near future.
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[Video] SBTRKT: "Experiment"
Earlier this year, dance duo SBTRKT released their experimental track, "IMO" to the masses. Just before the weekend the British pair dropped "Experiment" a video chock full of heavy-sided kick drum bass and cutting snare hits that further up the game that Sampha and Aaron Jerome have established for themselves since releasing their debut, self-titled project last year. Check out the latest from SBTRKT here below.
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[Video] Ka: "You Know It’s About"
I've been hearing about Brooklyn native Ka for a minute now. The buzz around him hasn't been focused solely on his rappinf abilities, proving himself as a true 21st Century artist with some foresight, Ka has made people recognize him for both his skills on the mic and behind the camera, as he directs his own videos. The latest is for his single "You Know It's About" off his The Night’s Gambit project available on iTunes. Check out the video below as Ka takes viewers on a B&W journey through Brooklyn.
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[Video] SZA: "Ice Moon"
SZA is TDE's latest and lone female member, and with good reason. The beautiful and talented St. Louis product has shown and proved why she deserved a cosign from the hottest team in hip-hop today. With her latest video for her single "Ice Moon" off her upcoming S EP, SZA shows what a day in the park would be like, if spent with the talented singer. Also, check out the video below of SZA performing her song "Aftermath" live.
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[Video] Sasha Go Hard: "Problem" (Feat. Tink)
Chicago's Sasha Go Hard is back with her latest video, this one for her track "Problem" which features fellow Windy City female artist, Tink. Tony Roche lends the production for the pair to discuss the intricacies of keeping it 100 and generally not being easy to deal with.A Zae Production provides the visual of the two southside MCs doing their thing at what looks like the Lacuna Lofts on the near south side of the city. Check out the video and the song itself below.
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[Video] Dirty Projectors: "Impregnable Question"
In "Impregnable Question", the Dirty Projectors' final video off their 2012-released LP Swing Lo Magellan, director Adam Newport-Berra takes the viewer outdoors as we follow a runner roam around Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Purchase Swing Lo Magellan now.
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