Friday, June 28, 2013

We Own It - Mike Posner ft. T. Mills, Sammy Adams & Niykee Heaton


Fact: Mike Posner knows how to make amazing music. He recruits T.Mills & Sammy Adams for a verse each, and Niykee Heaton for some help on a gorgeous hook. Together, they've created a fantastic remix of 2Chainz and Wiz's track of the same name. Check it out and enjoy.

We Own It - Mike Posner ft. T. Mills, Sammy Adams & Niykee Heaton

Nemos Home - Pries

I really don't understand why Pries doesn't get more hype than what he gets now. He's got a sharp flow that you can recognize instantly, and his tracks are always on point. Here's his latest drop, so check it out and enjoy.

Nemos Home - Pries

My Vision (Video) - States



Guest Post:
"Real talk. My boy States goes straight through this track. Hard hitting flow from start to finish, nothing but love from me when I hear home-grown talent like this. Don't sleep on this one!" 
- Chase My Vision (Video) - States

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Blood On The Leaves - PropaneLv


I hate to admit it, but I really wasn't a huge fan of Yeezus. To me, it sounded only half finished. But that being said, Blood on the Leaves was one of the few tracks that I actually kind of enjoyed, so when PropaneLv sent this cover my way, I was pretty eager to check it out. Now I'm a huge fan of Lv, but this track really didn't quite grab me until the beat dropped (around the 1:14 mark), but once it did, I was hooked. In other Lv news, he's officially announced that he's finally releasing his debut album, Varsity Blues, in September, so get excited. Enjoy the new track, and be on the lookout for more from Lv in the coming weeks.

Blood On The Leaves - PropaneLv

Never Do Better - OnCue ft. Ro Ransom

In my personal opinion, this is probably the best track that Cuey has released since New Religion. A softer, more laid back beat from Felix Snow allows OnCue and Ro Ransom's flows to really shine. Check it out below.

Never Do Better - OnCue ft. Ro Ransom

All These Lights (Video) - The Grouch & Eligh (Prod. Pretty Lights)


What first got me with this one was the simple fact that it was a new track from The Grouch. In case you didn't know, The Grouch (along with Zion I) was one of the first guys who really got me into smart hip hop, so anytime I see a new track from him, I feel the need to check it out. The second thing that really got me interested in this one was seeing Pretty Lights on the boards. This is actually one of my favorite videos that I've seen in a long while, so don't miss out. Enjoy. All These Lights (Video) - The Grouch & Eligh (Prod. Pretty Lights)

The Transition 2: Bright Lights, Big City (Mixtape) - YONAS

First off I want to start by apologize for being a day late on this one. It was my first night at my new job yesterday, so I didn't exactly have a ton of time to give YONAS' new project a proper listen. Now that I have, I can confidently say that it has lived up to and exceeded all the expectations. All the tracks are thoroughly enjoyable, and I could challenge you to find a single one that isn't. Definitely not a project that you  will want to sleep on. Check it out below.

The Transition 2: Bright Lights, Big City (Mixtape) - YONAS

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Amethyst Rockstar - Joey Bada$$ ft. Kirk Knight

Joey Bada$$ let loose another cut off his upcoming project Summer Knights, and this time he recruited fellow Pro Era member Kirk Knight to help him jump on some sick production from MF DOOM. Check it out.

Amethyst Rockstar - Joey Bada$$ ft. Kirk Knight

Cheap Drink - Radical Something

I love the summer, and as I seem to say over and over again, summer is the season for Radical Something. The guys got together again and have brought us another fantastic track. I will say that Cheap Drink sounds a tiny bit different than what we've heard from Rad in the past, but if you ask me that's a good thing, because it shows that these guys are still willing to evolve their sound, which is one of the keys to success in this game. Anyway, check out the great track below.

Cheap Drink - Radical Something

Monday, June 24, 2013

Young OG - Fabolous

Fab's tape Loso’s Way 2 has been in the works for some time now, and once again, it's been delayed. Upside though, he's decided release track to hold us over. If Young OG is any indication of what the tape's going to be like, I can't wait. Check it out below.

Young OG - Fabolous

Lies We Paid For (Video) - M.i x Tyler Keyes


Any excuse to share M.i and Tyler Keyes' fantastic project Pushing Keyes again is a good one. The guys decided to put together a video for one of my favorites off the tape, so check it out above. And if you still haven't checked out Pushing Keyes yet, you need to go do that now. Enjoy. Lies We Paid For (Video) - M.i x Tyler Keyes

Let Nas Down (Remix) - J. Cole ft. Nas

Cole made Nas proud.


In case you're behind, here's the short: Cole's been a fan of Nas since he was a kid. Cole met Nas for the first time, Nas said he was a fan of Cole. Cole released radio hit Work Out, Nas said he didn't like that Cole lowered himself to that level. Cole releases an amazing album, Born Sinner, with Let Nas Down on it. Nas hears it and responds.

Let Nas Down (Remix) - J. Cole ft. Nas

Chasing Down A Dream (Video) - Futuristic ft. Devvon Terrell


Futuristic just keeps getting better. With each new track that I hear from him, his delivery and flow just keeps getting better. Some great rhymes from Futuristic and an extremely catchy set of vocals from Devvon. Chasing Down A Dream has the kind of sound that could have some serious mass appeal, so don't miss out on it. Enjoy. Chasing Down A Dream (Video) - Futuristic ft. Devvon Terrell

Rise of The AU - Issa Gold (of The Underachievers)

The beast coast has been killing it lately. First Flatbush ZOMBiES drops the sick track Palm Trees, and now Issa Gold (of The Underachievers) has killed it too. Issa's rhymes are high energy and the beat slow and heavy footed beat. A twisted and infectious combination. Check it out below, and be on the lookout for The UA's newest video, coming sometime next week.

Rise of The AU - Issa Gold (of The Underachievers)

Girls of Summer (Video) - YONAS


The day before his mixtape The Transition 2 drops, YONAS has decided to give us a little treat. His final leak off the tape now has a fantastic set of visuals to go with it. Four minutes straight of three gorgeous girls running around doing an obstacle course in skimpy clothing? Yes please. Enjoy, and watch out for The Transition 2. Girls of Summer (Video) - YONAS