The lastest from Only Tha Ill Records Mr. Misfit. The song is called "Drop Dead Gorgeous" and its filled with energy and hard lyrics. Recorded and mixed by @AyeBeYou
Brooklyn's very own Maassai drops a track titled "Onions."
This is the first track to a series of political songs dedicated to opening a discussion about the intersectionality of being black and a girl. (Adapted from Iman Omari's "Indigo Child")
Vasco Sevaar | Your Favorite
Didn't get to blog his track Passion's Pursuit but got to post "Your Favorite" tonight. Check out all Vasco Sevaar out on soundcloud after you listen to this joint.
TobeTevez is a 18 year old rapper from Maryland. He grew up listening to The Lox, Jadakiss, Biggie, Nas, Drake, Beanie Sigel and Jay Z. He is currently working on his 1st project that will take any listener on a rollercoaster with beat selection and message. TobeTevez is very excited for the public to hear and has been working hard on it for months and is on the final stages. Check out TobeTevez | Make A Way on #BHZLife BLOG today!
Kxng Crooked speaks on his darkest moments, including a battle with depression and more in the visuals for the somber track, "Don't Close Your Eyes (Ashamed.)"
A rough cut of the single was released back in May and was featured on Tidal Rising, an ongoing list of buzz worthy tracks from Jay Z's streaming service.
Since then, the track has been flipped with additional vocals for Morgan Mccrae and production from Jonathan Hay and Ajami. Kxng, formerly known as Crooked I, touches on suicide and anxiety, with Truth Ali dropping bars about his own personal issues of depression.
With time narrowing down for the release of Arcani's "Noah's Ark" Mixtape. We did not expect to get any more new music, to my surprise I opened my email this morning to a brand new premier from Midwest artist "Arcani" entitled "Alone". One of my personal favorites. Arcani floats over a hazy temple track similar to "Just Another Day". with a memorizing hook echoing "I Was Tweak'n".
Checkout this dope track above, and cop a pack of Noah's Ark rolling papers in time for his mix tape NOAHS ARK: noahsarkrollingpapers.bigcartel.com/
This latest from the Chicago lyricist, Lupe Fiasco. Taking a listen right now as I post. Been a fan since the beginning and will remain a fan of the music. Chicago be proud to have a emcee of his stature.
Waterr brings you the visual from his latest single produced by Tru Colors (ILL Brown & Trumaine Sabachtani). Don't sleep on the beast.
Waterr | How High | Shot by @apjfilms
Why wouldn't I share this. Group of female rappers getting together, having fun doing what they love to do. Rap.
WWA (Chella H x Sasha Go Hard x Katie Got Bandz x Lucci Vee) | Straight Outta Chicago
M.O.P. | These Underrated MCs Wrote Verses I Wish I Did | 247HH Exclusive
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M.O.P. sit with @247HH to discuss their list of top underrated MCs. #247HHEXCL
M.O.P. | Crowd Got Crazy Hyped Before A Show Performance With Redman | 247HH Wild Tour Stories
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M.O.P. talks to @247HH about how a crowd got crazy before their performance had started and had to cancel the show. Find out why the performnance was cancelled? #247HHWTS
Rhythm Roulette is back with four brand new episodes live from The Sprite Corner in New York City. Mannie Fresh, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Exile, and Just Blaze treated fans to an exclusive experience, inviting them to watch as they took our Rhythm Roulette challenge live, followed by an in-depth Q&A session hosted by Young Guru.
Kicking things off is the Louisiana legend Mannie Fresh, who, as Young Guru pointed out, might just be the most prolific producer in hip hop history. Coincidentally, Mannie humbly confirmed that fact by stating that he recently received a call from someone at BMI who was perplexed after discovering he had over 600 published works.
After skimming through his three randomly selected records, Mannie had no problem banging out three quick flips that spoke to his roots in New Orleans bounce, as well as the Dirty South turn-up he helped pioneer. Mr. Fresh reminded the crowd he opts for live instrumentation instead of sampling, but he also isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. Afterwards, Mannie treated us to an impromptu listening session featuring music he’s working on with Mos Def and Lil Wayne. We’d love for you to hear those tracks, but we promised to keep them under wraps until he’s ready to drop ’em.
Stay tuned for more episode of Rhythm Roulette from The Sprite Corner, featuring George Anne Muldrow, Exile, and Just Blaze. In the meantime, hit the video player up top to watch the legendary Mannie Fresh do his thing.
Collaboraction Artistic Director Anthony Moseley follows up his proposal to MICHAEL JORDAN with a challenge that would increase the PEACE in Chicago and SAVE LIVES. The Ball is in your court, Michael...
Web-only interview with legendary hip-hop artist Boots Riley, author of the new book, "Tell Homeland Security–We Are the Bomb." Riley, a founder of The Coup, has been deeply involved in political activism for decades, from taking part in protests against police brutality to supporting Occupy Oakland to speaking out on Palestinian issues.
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AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with part two of our conversation with Boots Riley. His new book, Tell Homeland Security—We Are the Bomb. That’s right. It’s by the legendary hip-hop artist Boots Riley, best known for his work with the Oakland group The Coup and the band Street Sweeper Social Club. Riley has been deeply involved in political activism for decades, from taking part in protests against police brutality to supporting Occupy Oakland, to speaking out on Palestinian issues. Last week, Boots Riley joined more than a thousand black activists, artists, scholars in signing on to a statement supporting, quote, "the liberation of Palestine’s land and people." Boots Riley joins us again today here in studio.
Uncle Murda collabs with Future for his latest track, “Right Now ", produced by Metro Boomin. Take a listen to “Right Now” above and purchase the song on iTunes.
The legendary Mos Def is back in the limelight with some new music. Putting his Yasiin Bey moniker to the side, Mos returns with the Ski Beatz-produced, “Sensei on the Block.”
Stream down below, as “Sensei on the Block” is available on iTunes now.
The Weeknd's second album, Beauty Behind the Madness, is finally here.
Beauty Behind the Madness features Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey and is held up by production from the likes of Kanye West, Mike Dean, Max Martin, and more.
Steady workin, this fall Kirk Knight will deliver a debut album of his own, Late Knight Special, via Pro Era/Cinematic.
The first single off that album is "Knight Time,".
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Athony Nardolillo is a man on a mission. He is an actor, director….and fellow salsero!
Anthony NardolilloHe has produced a variety of latin dance related projects including the critically acclaimed short film, Mano. Nardolillo’s latest project is a full length feature film entitled Shine. The story will be about two brothers, once renowned NYC Salsa dancers, who are reunited years after the death of their father, on opposing ends of gentrification.
Check out the preview clip for Shine below!
Please see Anthony’s message below in how you can support the film!
Just want to ask if I can get your support on what hopefully will be next year’s secret film success. We are now on our way to being the highest funded Latino film ever on Kickstarter. I really need you if possible to support me on this even if only a few dollars. We only get this if we reach our goal. I’ve been at this 9 years and this final push will get this movie made. I know you have other priorities but if you could just take two minutes and pledge, we only receive the money if we reach our goal.
Visit the Kickstarter link below to pledge and support one of our fellow dancers!
Donate on the Kickstart link and make a difference.
In celebration of his solar return Haile Ali debuts his lates EP "Silk Road" produced by mdbeats. Just like his previous project Completion Of The Great Work EP, Brooklyn's Haile Ali's current Ep continues on with the message of elevating your mentality of self and others . This is an Ep for the Conscious soul. Listen and learn.
In my opinion very few now care about journalism. The ones that do, I understand. Also understand this, this blog is just something I added to my day to day daily routine. It was in a sense to share music and things I love. Art, basketball, skate boarding, etc.
The time we take out of our lives to do this is strictly for the love and appreciation of what we love and like. Its also a way of working smarter not harder. Knowing your fan base and others can truly benefit the artists. Understand that us reviewing and writing about each and every post majority of the time is time consuming. We appreciate the views and comments about the blog in each and every way.
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IshDARR | Somebodies (Prod. Canis Major)
Stream DRIFTERS The new album from Chicago artist ProbCause.
Full Download will be available Friday August 28th via Gramatik’s Lowtemp label. But you can listen to it below, one day early, to get you stoked for the official drop.
"[This album] is much more musical than anything I've made in the past," says ProbCause. "It combines my favorite parts of all my favorite genres. I really like the idea of weaving my voice between jazzy trumpets, classical violins, digital drums and making it all fit together somehow. I also produced, sang, rapped, wrote and did all the artwork for the project, so I feel like it's even more hands on than anything I've done in the past."
Ras Kass and producer Jack Splash have teamed up under the moniker Semi Hendrix for a new collaborative project called Breakfast At Banksy’s.
Check out the title track below (which features Rassy’s two sons) and look out for the album, which will feature guests such as Cee-Lo and Kurupt, to drop on Mello Music Group on October 16th
Alessia Cara talks to Ebro in the Morning about Meeting Drake, Her Background, Being on Jimmy Fallon, Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift being Awkward & More!
