February 05, 2014

"OG Bobby Johnson [Freestyle]" - A$AP Ant


Lil Face Tat or A$AP Ant take a stab at Que's widely popular instrumental "OG Bobby Johnson", which you can stream and download right above. A$AP Mob's L.O.R.D. drops March 4th.

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Symbolyc One Interview with 97.9


Producer Symbolyc One sat down with the 97.9's 'The Beat' crew and spoke on some excited news any producer would love to hear. He spoke on how he will be working on the follow-up of Kanye West Yeezus and the follow-up of Kendrick Lamar Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, 2 of the most anticipated albums of 2014. He has worked with Ye before on his MBDTF single "Power" and Watch The Throne's "Murder For Excellence". Take a look at the excitement from S1 right above.

"Jack Tripper" - A-Trak & Lex Luger ft. Young Thug & PeeWee Longway


The 2 production powerhouse A-Trak & Lex Luger are teaming up for a collective project entitled Low Pro and they unleash their first offer from it with "Jack Tripper" featuring newcomers Young Thug & PeeWee Longway. Take a listen to how this production gurus sound when they combine forces.


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February 04, 2014

"JFK" - Chuuwee

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Chuuwee unleashed a new freestyle for DJ Booth's 'Freestyle Series' with "JFK". Take a listen to this new one right below.

Hip-hop Children's book

Author, Laban Carrick Hill and illustrator, Theodore Taylor III created When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip-Hop, a children's book.

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The book details the bibliography on the beginnings of hip-hop and the life of DJ Kool Herc, the originator of hip-hop.

The children's book illustrator, Mr. Taylor, was awarded the Corretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award by the American Library Association for the artwork.

Mr. Taylor's artwork shows young Clive Campbell's transformation into DJ Kool Herc who helped launch hip-hop in the early 70s.

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Pusha T Interview w/ Montreality


Pusha T sits down with Montreality and discusses a few topics, topics such as his realest bars, the Grammys, his upcoming album King Push, Kanye West and much more. Take a look at the footage right above.

Pharrell On Snoop Dogg GGN


Pharrell drops by Snoop Dogg's YouTube news station 'GGN' for a interesting and hilarious talk with Snoop. They discuss his work with Daft Punk, past work with Snoop, possibly work in the future with Snoop and more. Check out this entertaining episode right above.

Nas announces "Illmatic XX"


And just when you think Hip Hop couldn't get anymore exciting this year, Nas announces Illmatic XX. The 20 year anniversary album will be a 2CD set containing a remastered version of the original album along with remixes, demos and live radio versions of tracks from Illmatic. Now this is what the Hip Hop heads needed. Also, Nas released a remix of the Illmatic cut "It Ain't Hard To Tell" only available to stream on Rap Genius. Illmatic XX will release on April 15th on iTunes, Amazon and in stores.

Stream: "It Ain't Hard To Tell [Stink Mix]" - Nas



"Be Here For A While" - Nipsey Hussle ft. Vernardo


Neighborhood Nip lets loose his latest cut "Be Here For A While" featuring Vernardo while on his country-wide 'Crenshaw' tour, produced by Polyester. You can stream this one right below. Peep up Crenshaw now if you haven't already.

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"Tyson '87" - Hit-Boy

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Even Hit-Boy has some unreleased music featured on DJ Folk's latest project in the form of "Tyson '87", which was recorded back in 2012. Take a listen to this one right below. Get The Folk Tape: The Ascension right now as well.