Detroit producer Apollo Brown lays a soul drenched soundscape for Brooklyn emcee Skyzoo and special guest Joel Ortiz (Slaughterhouse) in this Diego Cruz directed video shot in New York. The song is on the new album "The Easy Truth" from Apollo Brown & Skyzoo out now on Mello Music Group.
About The Album
Recorded and produced in Detroit, “The Easy Truth,” is the perfect distillation of hiphop influences. Every moment on the album is a loaded question, a perspective positing a notion of truth, the convergence of grit and symphony.
Joining the artists on the record are Joell Ortiz, Westside Gunn, Stalley, Conway and Patty Crash, a reciprocal band of guests that only add depth and richness to the duo’s chemistry. Coming September 30th, “The Easy Truth,” is true to its titular description: honest, fluid, and organic.
recorded by Tate McBroom @ LabCabinRoyalOak
mixed by Magnetic @ The Disc
mastered by Eric Morgeson @ Studio A Detroit
Mr. Animation was hit by a cab driver on Thursday night at 11;34pm he suffered fatal injuries and died Friday at 10:32 am we appreciate any help to have a decent funeral service for him at this time.
A new web-series that follows Curren$y as he shows you a day in the life of Lowriding while premiering snippets of new music from his upcoming project.
For this episode of Rhythm Roulette, we linked up with Stro Elliot. Stro is best known for his work as one half of the duo The Procussions, as well as his prolific career as a solo beatmaker. His beats blend classic hip hop and soul samples with hard hitting percussions. He’s worked with Soulection and will be releasing an instrumental album via House Shoes’ Street Corner Music imprint later this year.
Check out what he was able to craft after selecting three records blindfolded above. Below, we’ve listed the tracks he ends up using.
Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman are back together once more, to deliver a new strain of LICE to fans worldwide. To explain further, Aesop and Sandman released this statement –
"People of earth -
We are proud to announce our new FREE EP - Lice 2: Still Buggin’ - available for download NOW via Rhymesayers Entertainment and Stones Throw Records.
Similar to last year's holiday surprise, the all new Lice 2: Still Buggin' is another 5-song EP, featuring production from Dan Hayden, Mondee, SoberMindedMusiC, RTNC, and Aesop Rock himself.
Lice 2: Still Buggin' is available to stream or download now, absolutely FREE! Click your favorite provider below...
First experiencing South Africa on set for the music video of her breakthrough hit 'Gratitude', Little Simz returned this summer to explore the Johannesburg music scene. After meeting South African rapper Gigi Lamayne as part of Nando’s Music Exchange programme, Noisey joined the two young artists as they explored each others influences, inspirations and the cultural factors that shaped their music. This is the second instalment from the Nando's Music Exchange that last year saw Stormzy visit Durban to meet music producer Muzi.
Gallant ft. Jhené Aiko | Skipping Stones | Official Music Video | Produced by Adrian Younge, Co-produced by Stint in Los Angeles, CA for Red Bull Sound Select.
Director: American Millennial
Production: Ways & Means
Location: Los Angeles, CA
One of our favs from the PNW, Josh Anderson is now pro for The Killing Floor! His parts are always flavorful and this one is no different. Enjoy the smooth skating and shoot Josh a congrats on his IG.
Taken from the forthcoming album "That's Hip Hop - Generation Next" featuring Chris Rivers, Token, Oswin Benjamin, Denzil Porter, Nutso, Thanos, Zooka Joe and more.
Napoleon Da Legend, Brooklyn by way of the DMV rapper, urges us to “Steal This Mixtape Too”. “STM2” is comprised of 20 concept (Full version on Audiomack) tracks “stolen” from Madlib, Diplo, Rick Ruben, J Dilla (RIP), Dirty Art Club, Onra, The Alchemist, Jay Electronica, MF Doom, Illmind, X Clan, Maker and DJ Muggs. This project also features performances from Narubi Selah, Mad Squablz, Skeezo and ProducHer Beats. The first single / video is titled “Black Privilege” produced by IllMind directed by Rae Maxwell featuring Mad Squablz, which challenges common stereotypes associated with “White Privilege”.
This lyrically dense, politically-charged and deeply personal project opens yet another chapter into Napoleon’s versatile skill-set and revolutionary mind-state.
Steal the Full version (some songs are not here): goo.gl/z6vgJ5
Brand new beat tape entirely produced by !llmind. DOWNLOAD includes full AUDIO STEMS (drums, synths, basslines, grunts, percussion, drum breaks, sound effects & more) + BPMs for music producers to manipulate, royalty free.
For this episode of Rhythm Roulette, Mass Appeal linked with Ayatollah.
Ayatollah has been a staple of east coast hip hop for years. The Queens native is most well known for turning heads on Mos Def’s beautifully stark “Ms. Fat Booty.” But he’s also locked in time with Talib Kweli, various Wu-Tang members, Cormega, Tragedy Khadafi, Styles P, Pharoahe Monch, Boot Camp Clik, Buckshot, Smif-n-Wessun, Sean Price, and more. Outside of his work with other artists, he’s released a solid work of instrumental projects as well.
After a quick blindfolded browse at the Future Shock Records, Ayatollah ends up with Roy Ayers’ Vibrations, a BBE Disco record, and the compilation album Urban Classics 2. Set up at the DJ booth in the shop, Ayatollah chops up the Roy Ayers record with his MPC then adds some of his own scratches. He also throws on a sample from the “Where Did You Go” track from The J’s and “Yes It’s You” by Sweet Charles.
This video features Dstrukt, a former DMC and Thre3style competitor, performing the same routine in three different cities. The footage was filmed at Coolin Out in Phoenix, Mega DJ Center in Houston, and Mile High DJ Supply in Denver during Battle Ave and DJcity's "At the Ave Tour."
The winner of The Rap Game Season 1. Miss Mulatto new single featuring Chicago's own D Low #SOSODEF
Let them know what you think about the new single or not.
mF deM is available NOW and features 13 previously released DOOM beats with all new raps by deM atlaS. Cop yours now at Fifth Element on CD or picture disc vinyl LP, or available for FREE download here: http://bit.ly/MFDEM_SC
The picture disc vinyl LP and the CD both include artwork by @toddthepainter and a custom DOOM mask PVC jacket printed in metallic ink.
A Young Architect Film
Directed by Samiera Abou-Nasr | @sabounana
Cinematography by JC Calubayan
Edited by JC Calubayan
Special thanks to Day by Day Cafe, Bill Berger and the City of St. Paul
Catch deM atlaS currently on the tour Freshwater Fly Fishermen Tour with Atmosphere & Brother Ali:
Buy tickets NOW: http://rhymesayers.com/dematlas
Upcoming Dates:
09.13.16 | Victoria, BC | Sugar Nightclub
09.14.16 | Vancouver, BC | Commodore Ballroom
09.15.16 | Seattle, WA | Showbox SoDo
09.17.16 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater
09.18.16 | Bend, OR | Midtown Ballroom
09.19.16 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
09.20.16 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic
09.23.16 | San Diego, CA | Observatory North Park
09.24.16 | Los Angeles, CA | Shrine LA (Outdoors)
09.26.16 | Tempe, AZ | The Marquee
09.28.16 | Santa Fe, NM | Sante Fe Brewing Company
09.30.16 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Complex
10.01.16 | Boise, ID | Knitting Factory Concert House
10.02.16 | Missoula, MT | The Wilma
10.03.16 | Billings, MT | Babcock Theatre
10.05.16 | Fargo, ND | Fargo Civic Center
10.06.16 | Omaha, NE | Sokol Auditorium
10.07.16 | Madison, WI | Orpheum Theater
11.02.16 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Intersection
11.03.16 | Detroit, MI | Majestic Theater
11.04.16 | Toronto, ON | Sound Academy
11.05.16 | London, ON | London Music Hall
11.07.16 | Montreal, QC | Fairmount Théâtre
11.09.16 | Portland, ME | State Theatre
11.10.16 | South Burlington, VT | Higher Ground - Ballroom
11.11.16 | New Haven, CT | Toad's Place
11.12.16 | Philadelphia, PA | Theater of The Living Arts (TLA)
11.14.16 | Washington, DC | 9:30 Club
11.15.16 | New York, NY | Webster Hall
11.17.16 | Boston, MA | House of Blues
11.18.16 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE
11.19.16 | Cleveland, OH | House of Blues
11.21.16 | Chicago, IL | Concord Music Hall
11.22.16 | Chicago, IL | Concord Music Hall
11.23.16 | Milwaukee, WI | The Rave/ Eagles Club
11.28.16 | Duluth, MN | Clyde Iron Works
11.29.16 | Minneapolis, MN | First Avenue (Sold Out)
12.01.16 | Kahulu, HI | Maui Arts & Cultural Center
12.02.16 | Honolulu, HI | The Republik
12.03.16 | Honolulu, HI | The Republik
*Note: mF deM is available at the merch booth on this tour!
Hey DJs! Scratch that 7” itch (ayooo) with this new “Parallel Lines” clear vinyl, featuring A-Trak’s Phantogram collab on one side and a Serato control tone on the flip. Limited pressing (just 1000 copies worldwide), so cop doubles while you can for the full fourteen inches of flavor! (Sorry, we can't help it.) - Fool's Gold Records