Tagged: Killer Mike
Big Boi: General Patton’s Prayer
With the golden era of the Dungeon Family gone, Big Boi’s riding on with his new label Purple Ribbon. But is there a lane for a second generation of Atlanta’s “weirdo type funk shit?” I … read more »
SL Jones, “Gas Station” (Prod. by Young L) MP3
Killer Mike‘s 2006 double-CD I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind was one of the best rap records that year, and album highlight “I’ma Shine” helped introduce the world to SL Jones. A member of Mike’s … read more »
SL Jones f. Pill and Killer Mike, “Hustlin” MP3
Making someone else’s verse the centerpiece of a new song is quite a display of respect, and that’s exactly what SL Jones‘ “Hustlin’” gives to Clipse’s “Hello New World.” Jones, Pill and Killer Mike make … read more »
Killer Mike, “Never Scared” + “Body Rock” Live at The FADER FORT by FIAT
Killer Mike was on the brink of losing his voice in Austin this year but he managed to power through two of our favorites, “Never Scared” and “Body Rock,” at The FADER Fort by FIAT.
Video: Big Boi & Killer Mike Speak At Rally For Troy Davis
Since it seems unlikely that anyone is looking to this site for their political commentary, we’re going to let the day-late Troy Davis debates just simmer. (If you really were wondering, this particular rap blogger … read more »
Video: Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire f. Despot, Das Racist, Danny Brown & El-P, “The Last Huzzah (Remix)”
Haven’t been so riveted to a black and white rap video in ages. Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire sets the bar higher and higher, though/maybe because the man’s incapable of appearing on film without booties. So much … read more »
This Week in The FADER: September 4, 2011 Edition
** We talked to some artists about staying an outsider at school—whether by dropping out or getting ten-plus years deep in the academy. John Maus, Kreayshawn, Killer Mike, Best Coast and more told us about … read more »
PhDs and Dropouts: Killer Mike, Kreayshawn and John Maus Talk School
While the standard aspiration in the American school system is to get a college degree, we’ve found that many of the weirdest, best artists have stayed true to outsider form, either eschewing the system altogether … read more »
Killer Mike’s Bang x3 Mixtape
New nine-track Killer Mike mixtape out of nowhere, less than two weeks before his new album PL3DGE drops. Bang x3 features a pair of T.I. features, Big Boi and Young Jeezy, tracks produced by Toomp, … read more »
Interview: Killer Mike Remembers Notorious BIG
Killer Mike’s face lit up when we asked him about Big at the FADER FORT by FIAT. He told us about his days as a “fat, fly motherfucker” in training, wearing his hustler-uncle’s Coogi sweaters … read more »
