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Stream: Gino Marley f. SD, “Paperchase”
Co-produced by DJ Kenn and Dee Money, GBE member Gino Marley’s “Paperchase” is a strong release. It also continues a strong run for Keef sidekick SD, who has quietly dropped a few notable tracks under … read more »
Download DJ Burn One and Young Dro’s Ralph Lauren Reefa Mixtape
The arrival of a new project with all original beats from Young Dro is an event worth celebrating on principle. Hosted by DJ Burn One, Ralph Lauren Reefa also includes some Burn One beats, as … read more »
Stream: Gap, “Watermelon Head”
Last time we heard from Ohio rapper Gap, he was working a lot with rappers from the Bay Area, but on his latest LP, I’m Gap That’s Me, he spotlights Akron locals like Young Bossi. … read more »
Mikkey Halsted, “Getting to the Money” MP3
Yesterday, Mikkey Halsted dropped his second free tape of the last two months. The first tape, Castro, featured production by No ID, Young Chop and Don Cannon, while the new MMM Season is produced exclusively … read more »
Video: M.I.C., “Same Shit, Different Day”
Tensions have been high on Chicago’s South Side lately, says cinematographer DGainz, who shot this video for Lil Chris and West Side-based group M.I.C.. A change of scene may be one of the reasons DGainz … read more »
Video: Trinidad James and Go Dreamer, “Who’s Jokin?”
Trinidad James, whose recent mixtape Don’t Be S.A.F.E. has picked up some buzz online, joins fellow Atlanta upstart Go Dreamer on a roof, while a lightning storm rages above them. “Who’s Jokin?”, produced by The … read more »
Cardo, “My Old$chool” MP3
Cardo is a distinctive producer with a style that adapts well to a diverse range of artists. Like DJ Quik, one of his favorite producers, Cardo has also begun working on instrumental releases; tomorrow he … read more »
Stream: E-40 and Too $hort f. Travis Porter and Young Chu, “Dump Truck”
The long-awaited, two-part collaborative album from E-40 and Too $hort is making its way to release. “Dump Truck,” the new single from History: Function Music, features guest spots from Travis Porter and Young Chu and … read more »
Alley Boy, “Swisher” MP3
In addition to having the year’s best cover art, Alley Boy‘s newest record The Gift of Discernment, has incredibly well-selected beats. Big K.R.I.T.’s instrumental for “I Live This Shit” is a stop-start, regal anthem, while … read more »
Young Dro f. Decatur Slim, “On Set” MP3
For fans of Young Dro, the years since his classic debut LP have been frustrating. He’s always had a distinctive rap cadence and style that set him apart, but, without much label enthusiasm, hiis career … read more »
