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Stream: Curren$y f. 2 Chainz, “Capitol”
“It’s a little brighter in here than usual,” Curren$y says at the beginning “Capitol,” the newest release from his upcoming Stoned Immaculate LP. “Going to have to smoke a little extra.” Nothing could better set … read more »
Cousin Fik, “Knocka Nigga Down” MP3
Bay Area hip-hop has a strong tradition of adapting old styles in a way that doesn’t seem to weigh them down, and this elegantly catchy, uptempo slap from Cousin Fik is no exception, capturing the … read more »
Bo Deal f. Juice Mob, “Ghetto” MP3
Bo Deal‘s “Ghetto,” from Bo Deal’s just-released The Chicago Code 3: Revelations is a moment of refreshing oxygen on a tape with an otherwise dark feel. Bo is joined by Kentucky rapper Juice Mob, and … read more »
Chief Keef f. Young Jeezy, “Understand Me” MP3
“Understand Me” leaked a few weeks back as a solo Keef track but the full version, with a Young Jeezy guest verse was released today. For all those that discount Keef’s lyrical prowess, he does … read more »
Video: Travis Porter, “Aww Yea”
Travis Porter have released a series of album-quality mixtapes over the course of the past few years, each packed with radio-ready singles masquerading as mixtape loosies. On May 29th, the trio will release their major … read more »
Download Trackstar the DJ’s Best of Organized Noize
It’s impossible to imagine hip-hop without the music of Organized Noize, the production team that has helped define the sound of Atlanta and beyond for more than two decades. Despite their unquestionable impact on the … read more »
Download The New Chicago Vol. 1 Mixtape
Chicago mixtape DJs Victoriouz and Twin have been joined by Power 92′s DJ Pharris and party host Moe Bey for a mixtape to celebrate the new Chicago scene. It isn’t a comprehensive mix, if such … read more »
Traxamillion f. Clyde Carson and Ya Boy, “Boy” MP3
San Jose producer Traxamillion is a longtime architect behind his region’s sound, responsible for beats like Keak da Sneak’s 2005 “Super Hyphy” and Husalah’s epic 2009 post-jail anthem “Pray for You.” Trax’ new album, My … read more »
Video: HD, “Cost of Livin’”
HD’s album Fresh was arguably his most fully-realized. The bulk of its beats by Bay Area beat-auteur DJ Fresh, the album had a consistency of sound that can be rare in the Oakland area, where … read more »
Video: Yung Gleesh, “Skrong”
Despite the online saturation attained by Lil B, street rap’s response to the Based phenomenon has been fairly agnostic, with a few exceptions. Perhaps the most notable is DC’s Yung Gleesh, a member of the … read more »
