Pick Of The Day: "Biscayne Bay" - Curren$y

For our first POTD of 2014, we gotta take it back to 2012 from the always ill Jet Lifer Curren$y for his cut "Biscayne Bay" off of the classic EP Cigarette Boats. Spitta run 2012, releasing probably most new music out of any MC that year. The Hot Spitta still remains as one of the most consistent MCs in Hip Hop today, releasing at least 3 to 4 project a year. Cigarette Boats is a 5-track FreEP released summer 2012 and was entirely produced by Harry Fraud. Also, this porject only contained one feature from D-Block's Styles P. In addition, Cigarette Boats picked up a few awards and landed on everyone's year ending lists. Curren$y will remain one of the OG of Hip Hop for a long time. Spitta has porject on the way as well, entitled The Drive In Theater. Look out for this and more from Spitta in the future. Take a look at the POTD right above.

Pick Of The Day: "Pro Nails" - Kid Sister ft. Kanye West

It's been a while since we have done a Pick Of The Day but since it's Friday, we have to give you guys something give your day some flare. Today's comes from female Chicago MC Kid Sister for her debut 2008 track "Pro Nails" featuring fellow Chicago native Kanye West. What a way to get your career poppin' huh? She hit the scene with this song and from then on she's been in the business giving the people what they want. Being signed to A-Trak's Fool's Gold records along with Danny Brown since 2008. "Pro Nails" is produced by A-Trak and the hook samples Project Pat's "Good Googly Moogly". Peep this classic track right above.

Pick Of The Day Pt.2: "Gettin' Up" - Q-Tip

Q Tip - "Gettin' Up" from Benjamin Dickinson on Vimeo.

In honor of Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip project The Abstract & The Dragon dropping today, we will have a 2 part Pick Of The Day. The second part coming from Queens MC and producer Q-Tip for his 2008 cut "Gettin' Up". Q-Tip has been in the Hip Hop game for a long time as well. Getting his start with the legendary and influential Hip Hop collective A Tribe Called Tribe in 1989 and going up to 1998 where he eventually started a successful solo career. Q-Tip has put out 5 albums with ATCQ and 3 albums on his own. "Gettin' Up" can be found on his sophomore solo project The Renaissance. "Gettin' Up" is produced by Q-Tip and contains a sample of "You and I" by Black Ivory. Q-Tip will be legendary in this game forever and his talent will always be recognized. Check out "Gettin' Up" right above.

Pick Of The Day Pt. 1: "Gimme Some More" - Busta Rhymes

In honor of Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip project The Abstract & The Dragon dropping today, we will have a 2 part Pick Of The Day. The first part coming from Busta Rhymes for his 1998 cut "Gimme Some More". Busta Rhymes has been in the Hip Hop game since the late 80's, getting his start with Hip Hop collective Leaders Of The New School. Busta Rhymes eventually branched off into a successful solo career with unique style Hip Hop. He's released 9 albums with another on the way. This cut off of his 3rd album E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front. "Gimme Some More" produced by legendary DJ Stratch and contains a sample of "Prelude from Psycho" by Bernard Herrmann. Busta Rhymes continues to be a legendary MC in the game til this day and will be a great forever. Check out "Gimme Some More" right above.

Pick Of The Day: "Black Skinhead" - Kanye West

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from Yeezus himself, Kanye West for his summer smash hit "Black Skinhead" off of his latest album Yeezus. Yeezus is a project of mixed reviews just like his 2008 release 808s & Heartbreak but this album shows Kanye's creative genius. He premiered this cut on SNL back in May and ever since then it took off. It is a very diverse and different sound for Ye. "Black Skinhead" doesn't have the sound of your typical Hip Hop song but it still Hip Hop based on the fact that Yeezy is rapping his ass off on it. Because of the sound of "Black Skinhead" as well as Yeezus, lots are more critical of Kanye. However, there is always a method to the madness. Hip Hop needs the creative genius that Kanye brings. "Black Skinhead" is produced by Kanye West & the Robots, Daft Punk on the assist; containing a sample of Marilyn Manson's “The Beautiful People”. Look for Kanye to blow our mind with more of his creative genius. Take a look at this track right above.

Pick Of The Day: "Forbidden Fruit" - J.Cole ft. Kendrick Lamar

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from the MC from the 'ville J.Cole for his cut "Forbidden Fruit" featuring Kendrick Lamar off of critically-acclaimed album Born Sinner. J.Cole is an MC in every since of the term. His flow, lyrics and content is always on point. Most people criticize him for being "boring" but he a real artist. Born Sinner is another way shown of how great of an artist Cole is. "Forbidden Fruit" is a single from Born Sinner released a few months before the album dropped with Compton MC Kendrick Lamar on the hook. Produced by J.Cole, the beat contains a sample from "Mystic Brew" by Ronnie Foster. The same exact famously used in A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation". This Hip Hop at it's finest guys, pay attention. Listen to the original sample right below.

Pick Of The Day: "Around My Way [Freedom Ain't Free]" - Lupe Fiasco

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco for his cut "Around My Way [Freedom Ain't Free]" off of his album Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. In recent years, Lupe Fiasco has be known as a militant rapper whose opinions on the government and the USA as whole has gotten him in a little trouble. Despite this militant attitude, Lupe spreads his message the best way he can through his music. His skills as an MC are untouched and we can hear in this track. 3 solid verses of Lupe spitting about how messed our country is and can be. Rapped in a way it can be spread throughout the world. That's what Hip Hop is all about. Produced by Simonsayz & B-Sides, contains a full sample of C.L. Smooth & Pete Rock's "They Reminisce Over You" or "T.R.O.Y" as some know it with added drum kicks. If you haven't heard this cut from Lupe or haven't got the message, take a look here at today's Pick Of The Day right above.

Pick Of The Day: Grandpa Used To Carry A Flask - Delusional Thomas ft. Mac Miller

Today's Pick Of The Day for this mellow Monday comes from Delusional Thomas, which happens to be the MC with many personality Mac Miller featuring himself, Mac Miller, off of the self titled project Delusional Thomas. Sounds pretty weird that Mac Miller would feature himself on a track but once you hear the track, you would think it's 2 different people. Not much of a description for this cut but we do realize that Mac Miller is evolving as an artist. That's what most artist strive for in their career. Track and project produced by Mac's production personality Larry Fishernam. Take a listen to this trippy, laid back cut from Mac Miller in 3 way.

Pick Of The Day: "Hilary $wank" - Joey Bada$$

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from the Brooklyn native OG Swank or Joey Bada$$ as we know him best for his cut "Hilary Swank". "Hilary Swank" comes off of Joey's latest project Summer Knights. As of lately, Joey has been really rapping hard. He's been rapping like he's hungry, that's what the people love and want. Young Bada$$ is a young MC that's made a name for himself with his 1999 mixtape Summer 2012. From that point on, Joey has been getting better and better. "Hilary Swank" is a perfect example of his growing evolution. That track is straight rapping, no hooks. Produced by Pro Era member Lee Bannon, contain a sample of Dwele's "Swank" featuring Monica Blaire. Really soulful song, by the way. Expect Joey Bada$$ to be in the game for a long while. Check out the sample from this track below.

Pick Of The Day: "Monkey Ish (R.I.P. Pimp C)" - Stalley

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from Massillon, Ohio native Stalley for his cut "Monkey Ish" off of his project Lincoln Way Nights: Intelligent Trunk Music. Stalley has made a name for himself in the past 2 years signing with Rick Ross's Maybach Music Gang and with his projects Lincoln Way Nights, Savage Journey To The American Dream and Honest Cowboy. Stalley's music lets us know that even though he's famous, he a regular dude just like us. That's the type of music that people love but we can relate. "Monkey Ish" has that same theme in mind. Produced by Rashad, the beat contains a sample of "With You Im Born Again" by Billy Preston & Syreeta and the hook sampled from "Sippin On Some Syrup" by Three 6 Mafia ft. UGK & Project Pat, hence the title. We expect more great things from Stalley, Honest Cowboy EP available now.

Pick Of The Day: "ILLuminate" - Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from Black Hippy's own Black Lip Pastor, Ab-Soul, for his cut "ILLuminate" off of his 2012 iTunes released album Control System. Ab-Soul made a name for himself with this 2011 mixtape Longterm Mentality and then came back in 2012 with Control System

and really showed how great of an MC he is, possibly the wisest cat out of the 4. "ILLuminate" is one of those tracks you hear and your eyes get wide because of his arrogant rap on the track. He spits about how amazing of an MC he is("I feel like I can run circles round Jay-Z...") and how he will be a legend in Hip Hop in the future. From just listening to this track, you will believe that Soulo is the best in the game. Fellow Black Hippy member Kendrick Lamar, which has the last verse, comes in and unleashes his wrath on his cut with a flame of bars speaking on the how everyone is expecting so much of him since he has stepped into the mainstream spotlight. There is no question that Soul and K.Dot are the strongest MCs in the Black Hippy collective...based on this song that is. Produced by Skhye Hutch, the instrumental contains a primary sample of Madonna's "Live To Tell" and bass beat sample of "Put Your Hand In The Hand" by Anne Murray. Pay attention to this one folks, Soul is not to be slept on. Check out "ILLuminate" above, Soulo's debut retail release Black Lip Pastor coming soon.

Pick Of The Day: "Dontcha" - The Internet

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from Odd Future band The Internet for their groove-inspired track entitled "Dontcha" off of their latest project appropriately titled Feel Good. The Internet definitely put lots of soul into this track based off of the beat. The groovy bass guitar at the beginning gets you into gear for dancing to this one. The lead singer, Odd Future DJ and producer Syd The Kyd is a very talented and did an amazing job on the vocals for this cut from the band. Brings back a sense of what Hip Hop was originally built on. Produced by The Internet, the beats contains no samples, all live instruments. We don't hear that often from this type of band. Make sure you guys check out "Dontcha" right below and cop their project Feel Good now on iTunes and in stores.

Pick Of The Day: "Light Years" - Theophlilus London

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from the talented Trinidad born, Brooklyn raised artist Theophilus London for his 2010 cut "Light Years". Theophilus London has definitely made a name for himself in the past 3 years has made a name for himself in the music world and fashion world as well. This groovy cut from Theo can be found on his 2010 mixtape I Want You. Produced by someone we don't know but it contain a sample of Alicia Myers' "I Want To Thank You". This sample was used by Busta Rhymes on his single "Thank You". We expect more from the Theo in the near future to give us more quality music. Take a listen to this track right above and the sample right below.

Pick Of The Day: "IllMakeItBetta..." - McMilly Beats

Today's Pick Of The Day is an instrumental by Tallahassee based producer McMilly Beats called "IllMakeItBetta..." The title of this instrumental definitely fits the sound of it. Not to mention, you can hear his J Dilla influence. This one is off of McMilly's latest mixtape Lucky 7s, hosted by Nu Elementz founder DJ Lidz. You can guys can check this smooth beat on right below. Lucky 7s available on Bandcamp right now.

Pick Of The Day: "Contemporary Man" - Action Bronson

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from the ill MC from Flushing, Queens Action Bronson for his Blue Chips 2 cut "Contemporary Man". What a track from the XXL Freshman, he is steadily proving himself in Hip Hop as one of the dopest MC out. This track seems to be a mash up of all the instrumentals Bam Bam has wanted to spit for a long time. This track contains the instrumentals: "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel, "Jack and Diane" by John Mellencamp, "Another Day In Paradise" & "Sussudio" by Phil Collins and lastly "Wonder If I Take You Home" by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam and Full Force; all of which are classic instrumental that most wouldn't think of rapping over. Produced by Party Supplies, which produced the entire Blue Chips saga so far. If you haven't heard this one yet, it's never to last to pay attention. Take a listen right above and leave any comments below. Blue Chips 2 available to stream and download now.

Pick Of The Day: "1st Place" - Jet Life

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from dope collective of MCs Jet Life for their cut "1st Place". What a smooth track for these cats. "1st Place" is off of Jet Life's 2011 collaborative album Jet World Order and features verses from Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks & Jet Life captain Curren$y. Everybody loves a track when all of the artists featured have a solid verse and that's what this is. Produced by Show Off, the beat contains a looping sample of Syreeta's "I Too Am Wanting" over some heavy bass to still give it a Hip Hop feel. 2 years later and we are still bumping this. Take a listen to today's Pick Of The Day and leave any comments below.

Pick Of The Day: YNT - Prodigy ft. Domo Genesis

Today's Pick Of The Day goes comes from 1 half of Hip Hop duo Mobb Deep for his cut "YNT". Prodigy released this track doing this past summer, which is off the project "Albert Einstein" with always ill producer and former prison mate The Alchemist. "YNT" features a dope verse from the Odd Future member Domo Genesis. Very smooth track from Prodigy we must say. The beat contains looping sample of some jazzy type elevator music, really dope for Prodigy's voice and style of rap. 

Pick Of The Day: Triple Backflip - Action Bronson

In honor of his project Blue Chips 2 being released today, the Pick Of The Day comes from Action Bronson for the track "Triple Backflip" off of his late release SAAAB Stories EP. The perfect example of a ride out track, definitely something you can just cool it too. Produced by the always ill Harry Fraud, this cut will make you slow down in your whip while you're driving. Not to mention, Bam Bam spit a fury of bars on this one. You guys gotta listen to this if you haven't already. SAAAB Stories EP & Blue Chips 2 available now.

Pick Of The Day: Yaphet Kotto - Childish Gambino

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from actor turned MC Childish Gambino for his recent cut "Yaphet Kotto". Gambino is very different from other MCs, definitely a stand out. This track is named after African American actor from the NBC series "Homicide". Not sure why this is the name but nevertheless, this a dope song. Produced by Stefan Ponce, it samples "One Tender Moment" by Manchild. Take a look at the trailer of Donald Glover's upcoming album Because The Internet which features this track. Check out the full version of it right below. Because The Internet dropping December 10th.

Pick Of The Day: Left Get - CJ Fly [Prod. by Backpack Beatz]

Today's Pick Of The Day comes from Pro Era member CJ Fly for this cut entitled "Left Get". This track is off of CJ's latest project Thee Way Eye See It. CJ Fly is definitely becoming a stand out MC in Pro Era and getting the recognition he should get, especially listening to track. Produced by Pensacola native and FAMU student Backpack Beatz. Check out this ill cut from CJ Fly and leave comments below.