One of the OGs of Boston’s Hip Hop community, aka Cakeswagg, picked up steam with her latest banger “Big Plays.” The blazing hit arrived with a music video inspired by the 1920’s, which the artist describes as a rebirth of a new era, “ I felt like that was a time in history where a […]
Jermaine Dupri & Curren$y Debut New Song
With their collaborative album still in the works, Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y premiere their song “Never Enough” for 4 The Shooter’s latest, From The Block Performance. In front of the Atlanta skyline, the duo crack the mic with a hot verse from each. “You niggas ask why I go so God damn hard / ’Cause […]
Kevin Gates “Trying 2 Forgive”
Kevin Gates takes a moment to reflect on his latest drop, “Trying 2 Forgive”. On introspective cut, the Breadwinner rapper opens up on struggles and pardons his wrongdoings. “I’ve been working on my heart trying to forgive,” he raps. “I’m built like that for real / Been that way for years / Rumors in my head […]
Video: Smino “Wyoming”
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, […]