[Video] SD: "New World Order (Remix)" (feat. Danny Brown)
Danny Brown is known for his intrepid choice of collaborations with other artists, and even though a track with GBE's SD isn't as left-field as some songs he has done in the past, it was still something that caught me by surprise. "New World Order (Remix)" is a great song though, and the two emcees did not hesitate one second to shoot a video for it, which was released yesterday. Check it out after the jump!
http://youtu.be/zihmUl7pZMs
Lorine Chia: "No New Friends (Drake Cover)"
Lorine Chia, Ohio's neo-soul songstress, gives Drake's epic chorus and verse on DJ Khaled's "No New Friends" an interesting spin in her brand new cover. Focusing almost entirely on Lorine's vocals, the track also has an ambient-type instrumental that really works with the songstress' powerful voice. Listen below.
[Video] Alex Wiley: "K-Swiss"
Alex Wiley's Club Wiley has solidified it's place as one of the year's best releases with its Summer anthems ("Earfucked", "K-Swiss", "The Woods" & "Creepin'" all come to mind) and great replay value throughout. Today, Wiley gives the project an extra push with a new video for the fan-favorite "K-Swiss", directed by Visual Mecca Ent.. You should already know before watching the video that it is as fun and goofy as the song itself, which samples a classic basement party track and was recorded half-jokingly by Wiley and Co. Without giving too much away, expect an epic footwork battle, hilarious user-submitted videos and, of course, a pair of K-Swiss.
http://youtu.be/np8OCyeTU9c
[Free Album] MPulse: "Sofa Gun: The Sequel"
Mpulseis back better than ever with the official follow up to his Sofa Gun mixtape, Sofa Gun: The Sequel. Over more than a year's work, the Chi Town emcee reinvented his sound and strived to write down his illest lines to date, the result? A more confident artist is heard through the speakers with witty lines and well thought out concepts over clean and original instrumentals provided by Keef Boyd.
Happy 4th of July!
We want to wish all of you a Happy 4th of July! Be safe, be sensible, and more importantly: have a lot of fun!
[Video] S.B.E.: "AM" (feat. YP)
Newcomers to RubyHornet, S.B.E. --a trio repping Chicago's westside--, link up with YP for an early-grinder's anthem entitled "AM" and also unleash the official video for the street single, directed by Raphah Anderson.
http://youtu.be/OWvTTnVYM-g
Na$im Williams: "61 Lilies" (feat. Sulaiman, Scheme & Doc)
I've had several discussions with Scheme concerning his current position in the local scene, we've both agreed that --although he's one of the most respected and talented emcees in the city--there's still a lot of people that overlook him and his skill-set. Thankfully, real recognize real and Na$im Williams got Scheme plus Sulaiman & Doc (who are also two dope cats from the city) for a banger entitled "61 Lilies". This hip-hop at its finest with two incredible verses over a bouncy instrumental provided by Na$im.
[RH Premiere] Chandler London: "TheDrug3.3"
While Chandler London made an appearance on Netherfriends' New CHI-t recently, it's been awhile since we've had a solo drop from the Science of Sleep rapper. Chandler's simply kept his head down in order to get everything straightened away for his next mixtape, Requiem for a Dream. However, he hit us up with some new new to remind everybody what he's capable of.
"TheDrug3.3" features Chandler rapping on Theophilus London's "The Drug," remixed and reproduced by OH!Quinn. Don't be fooled by the song's optimistic-sounding beat; Chandler is still just as self-reflective in "TheDrug3.3" as he was in the majority of the songs off of The Science of Sleep. Most rappers like to flex on others or build their bravado up; Chandler, on the other hand, would rather be open and honest in his music, even if that honesty might not portray him in the best light.
Considering the themes and content in Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream, which analyzed various forms of addiction, Chandler's Requiem for a Dream should be just as dark in tone. In saying that, "TheDrug3.3" serves as an upbeat song to bring you up before the onslaught of Requiem songs drop to take you to your dark place. Get ready, because 2013 will be Chandler London's year.