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Stream: Kendrick Lamar, “War is My Love”
Kendrick Lamar sings the entire chorus of ‘War is My Love,” a galvanizing new track propelled by marching claps, recorded for the soundtrack of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. Standing in for game’s warriors, Lamar raps … read more »
Stream: Teengirl Fantasy, “Motif”
New York based knob-twisting and gym-going duo Teengirl Fantasy will release their second album, to feature “more sophisticated production” and “compositional focus,” this summer on True Panther and R&S. New track “Motif,” where piano is … read more »
Stream: Popcaan, “The System”
We’ve heard soca star Machel Montano’s version of Dre Skull’s new Loudspeaker riddim, “Go Down,” and now here’s “The System,” another rendition of the riddim from Portmore Empire supporting character turned fast-rising dancehall star, Popcaan. … read more »
Kanye West to Debut Film at Cannes
Next Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival in the south of France, Kanye West and DONDA, the creative firm he introduced in a January Twitter rant, will premiere Cruel Summer, a new “7 Screen Experience” … read more »
Stream: Gucci Mane f. 2 Chainz, “I’m Up”
On the heels of a new Waka Flocka track, Gucci Mane has released the second taste of his new I’m Up mixtape, out next Friday. Produced by Drumma Boy, the tape’s title track features a … read more »
Interview: Big K.R.I.T. at the FADER FORT Presented by Converse
Big K.R.I.T. took the stage at this year’s FADER FORT Presented by Converse in the midday sun, heating things up with the fire of a man at church. We caught up with him afterward, with … read more »
Goodie Mob, “Is That You God?” MP3
The recently re-formed Goodie Mob share a second single, a Buffalo Springfield-tinged spiritual called “Is That You God?” Cee-Lo raps a verse on the track (Only god could have brought us back together), reportedly to … read more »
Stream: Machel Montano, “Go Down”
Trinidad’s Machel Montano, International Soca Monarch winner for the past two years, and a national pop star for the last 30, takes a break from extreme BPMs and flag pumping on “Go Down,” his track … read more »
Elite Gymanstics, “Life/Trap” MP3
“Life/Trap” is one of two previously unreleased songs bundled into Elite Gymnastics’ Ruin 4 package (XL shirt, reversible poster, remixes), once accessible only by calling up EG’s info line (1-800-940-5788). Its lyrics hover just below … read more »
Stream: Yeasayer, “Henrietta”
Reportedly after Yeasayer sent out CD singles to everyone signed up for their mailing list, an enterprising fan has shared “Henrietta,” a song from the band’s still-untitled third album that they’ve played live since last … read more »
