Hip-Hop

Killer Mike – "Untitled" (Feat. Scar)

After releasing the first single "Big Breast" from his forthcoming album R.A.P. Music (Rebellious African People's Music) last month, Killer Mike let loose another EL-P produced track "Untitled" during a visit to Sway's Sway…

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Shawn Chrystopher – "One Of My Homies"

After dropping off his Silent Films for Blind People EP this past fall, Inglewood native Shawn Chrystopher is gearing up to release his fourth album, My Name is Shawn, this coming summer.…

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Death Grips – "Lost Boys"

Sacramento's Death Grips have returned to step on our collective throats with the release of their latest track, "Lost Boys." Having already marauded eardrums with their 2011 release, Exmilitary, the wait for the post-apocalyptic…

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A Chat With King Louie

In retrospect, King Louie's rising demand not only reflects hip-hop's years, moving away from the age old tale of East vs. West/North vs. South, but in particular, casts light on…

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Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve [Dday One]

Today's delivery is brought to you by Dday One. This LA native and admitted vinyl lover has been making beats since the 90's. And, its easily apparent who some of his influences…

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Ayentee – Mos Common Thought (Frankensteined Vol.1) [Album]

San Francisco rapper/producer Ayentee has embarked on an ambitious serial project which will feature Frankensteined albums featuring various artists. The objective of the projects, as Ayentee explained on his Bandcamp page, is to…

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Frank Ocean – Whip Appeal

Frank Ocean was nice enough today to take to his tumblr and released a new record titled "Whip Appeal ", won't be featured on Odd Future's upcoming March 20th release.…

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OVER 21 – "Want It All"

A little late on this one, the Virginia based duo OVER 21 ( B.Palma & KM) dropped their latest street record "I Want It All". This record take up as…

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Lucas Rivers – CONTEXTCULTSHIT [Mixtape + Video]

This is one worth picking up. Lucas Rivers' CONTEXTCULTSHIT mixtape is all classic soul beats, Kendrick Lamar-esque rapping, with a few choice chillwave tracks. Rivers spits poetic over Camp Lo's "Luchini" beat on the…

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Danny Brown – "Baseline"

Fool's Gold's resident rhymespitter Danny Brown recently dropped the deluxe edition of his latest release, XXX, which features an additional three tracks. The tracks included on the deluxe edition are not without the Detroit native's…

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Marcus D – "Forest Interlude" (Remix)

Beat maker Marcus D (one half of the jazz-hop duo Bop Alloy) demonstrates time and time again exactly why his 2010 debut collaboration album with Maryland MC Substantial was so well received by…

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The Dean's List – "Hollywood" (Feat. Dani Ummel)

The Dean's List teamed up with the melodic Dani Ummel to create another smooth track; their forte. "Hollywood" is a great song with awesome engineering and unique lyrics. Hip hop…

Killer Mike – "Untitled" (Feat. Scar)

Shawn Chrystopher – "One Of My Homies"

Death Grips – "Lost Boys"

A Chat With King Louie

Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve [Dday One]

Ayentee – Mos Common Thought (Frankensteined Vol.1) [Album]

Frank Ocean – Whip Appeal

OVER 21 – "Want It All"

Lucas Rivers – CONTEXTCULTSHIT [Mixtape + Video]

Danny Brown – "Baseline"

Marcus D – "Forest Interlude" (Remix)

The Dean's List – "Hollywood" (Feat. Dani Ummel)

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