Smino checks in from his travels with his new freestyle, “Wyoming” and its complimentary video. Over a hypnotic beat, Smino brings his witty wordplay while recording in his hotel and touring from city to city. Knew I was on shit, I could rhyme down to the oranges / Young and anointed, Italy to Illinois, I’m […]
Dinner Party NYC Recap
Written By: Ciani B Photos By: Ismail Sayeed This past Thursday night, Dinner Party– a supergroup in its own right– brought together some of the best musicians on the scene for an unforgettable sold-out performance at Terminal 5. Group members Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and their band delivered an amazing show, giving Coachella-goers […]
Video: Hit-Boy, The Alchemist “Slipping Into Darkness”
Hit-Boy and The Alchemist are rapping over each’s beats on their new collaboration, “Slipping Into Darkness”. Directed by ThirdEyeRaz, the accompanying visual centers the two inside a clothing shop dropping their beats and spitting bars over one another’s signature sounds. “Shoot out the lights, I’m putting fifty up / Then hang my jersey in the […]
Video: Joyner Lucas “Devil’s Work 2”
After nearly three years, Joyner Lucas releases the second installment of his “Devil’s Work”. In the accompanying music video, topics from personal struggles, culture, and lost ones come to life on his television screen while drinking Henney and contemplating life with a pistol. “But either way, take it back and make Tory hop inside a […]
Video: Lola Brooke “So Disrespectful”
Brooklyn stand up. Arista Records artist Lola Brooke gets “So Disrespectful” on her new single. On the track, the “Don’t Play With It” hitmaker from Brooklyn unleashes her gritty bars making her competitors aware of her newfound success. “So Disrespectful” is the follow-up to last year’s rude awakening single “Here I Come” and her first […]
Swizz Beatz, SAINt JHN, Fivio Foreign, BIA “Street Opera”
It’s showtime! Swizz Beatz commissions some of the game’s heavy hitters for “Street Opera”, the latest piece off the Godfather Of Harlem Season 3 soundtrack. On the track, SAINt JHN, Fivio Foreign, and BIA bring the perfect score for the streets. “Gorgeous, haters be taking my portrait / I like my niggas on Forbes list […]
T.I. Ft. Kevin Gates “Active”
The King has returned. T.I. and Kevin Gates are “Active” on their new collaboration. Opened with a prayer in Arabic by Kevin Gates, the Grand Hustler and Breadwinner rappers take it to the streets with their trapped-out lyrics. “Breadwinner, alumni status, told my brother ain’t nothing else / I’m in that industry, they digging me, […]
Joyner Lucas “Devil’s Work 2”
After nearly three years, Joyner Lucas releases the second installment of his “Devil’s Work”. On the track, the Worcester, MA rapper continues to vent on the ongoing struggles of the culture and pays homage to its recent fallen soldiers. “But either way, take it back and make Tory hop inside a different car / Broke […]
6LACK “Talkback”
Oh God. With his new long-awaited album in the horizon, 6LACK releases the project’s latest single, “Talkback”. On the groovy hymn, the Atlanta singer clears his conscious and speaks with the Lord. “I’m speaking your mind ’cause I been through / Everything every other person been through,” he sings. “I’ve always been the one that […]
Video: Millyz “Tonight”
Millyz puts his own twist to Eminem’s “Stan” on his new ditty, “Tonight”. Directed by Rook, the So Raspy rapper from Massachusetts reflects on life as he is shacks up with a baddie in a telly before an intruder breaks in. Millyz intercepts the hook of the Marshall classic performed by Dido. “Tonight” is the […]