Although the protests last week have made impacts across the world, there’s more work to do be done. In the wake of George Floyd’s death, and the countless rallies of the Black Lives Matter movement, Lupe gives George a heartfelt ode produced by Kaelin Ellis. View this post on Instagram Lyrics by Lupe Fiasco Music […]
New Music: Dizzy Wright “Police Can’t See Me Alive”
No justice, no peace. Dizzy Wright’s a dead man walking on his response to the killing of George Floyd. On his self-produced record, Dizzy laments on the difficulties of being black during racial tensions and the ongoing police brutality across the country. Black lives matter.
New Music: Chevy Woods “Hands On The Dashboard”
Mr. Officer. As the world continues to question the motives of police, Chevy Woods sounds off on his new record. Laying the voices for both himself and the officer, the Taylor Gang member narrates the never ending story of a racially motivated traffic stop.
New Music: Styles P, Pharoahe Monch, Marco Polo “Same Shit Different Toilet”
Same ‘ol shit. Styles P, Pharoahe Monch and Marco Polo come together during these times of need. Driven by New York-based producer Marco Polo’s booming drums and eerie pianos, Monch sets it off with his politically-charged raps, while Styles P follows suit responding to the ongoing injustice across America.
New Music: Plies “Equal”
You bleed red, he bleeds red too. Plies uses his voice and speaks up for equality for all. Produced by Cheeze Beat, Plies addresses police brutality, the country’s racial divide, and the injustices of his fellow people. Every White person ain’t good and every Black person ain’t bad.
New Music: Trey Songz “Riots 2020: How Many Times”
One too many. Trey Songz sings the blues in light of the Black Lives Matter protests across the nation. Opened with a voice-over from the R&B Singer, Tremaine laments on the countless black lives lost and the repetitive racial tensions and police brutality behind it. The track was debuted earlier in the week on DJ […]
New Music: Meek Mill “Otherside Of America”
Probably would. Meek Mill takes us to the “Otherside of America” on his new release. Opened with Donald Trump’s pitch for black votes, Meek Mill rings off on his experiences in poverty and the justice system in the country’s current climate. The powerful song ends with excerpts from his interview with CNN.
New Music: Tee Grizzley Ft. Queen Naija, The Detroit Youth Choir “Mr. Officer”
Y’all killing us! Tee Grizzley rallies Detroit on this uplifting tune featuring Queen Naija and members of the Detroit Youth Choir. Over Helluva Beats’ glorious claps, Tee Grizzley fires back at law enforcements and questions their motto to protect and serve. It’s one against five, R.I.P.
New Music: Apollo Brown, Che Noir “’94”
And you don’t stop. Apollo Brown and Che Noir take it back to 1994 on their latest collaboration. Over Apollo Brown’s chopped up sample of Common’s classic “I Used To Love Her”, Che Noir reminisces on her childhood while cherishing Hip-Hop’s golden era. The track follows their previous release, “Hustle Don’t Give“. Apollo Brown and […]
New Music: Nappy Roots Ft. Lando Ameen “Blind Faith”
Nappy Roots keep the faith on their new single. Anchored by 808 Blake’s production and Lando Ameen’s vocals, the Southern quartet puts loyalty to the test with hopes of overcoming these current times. “According to most, ‘Blind Faith’ means having complete confidence in someone, or something without any reason to do so”, the group tells […]