Once again, veteran rap producer the Alchemist is having a big year. He made Haram with Armand Hammer. He made Bo Jackson with Boldy James. In April, Alchemist released his EP This Thing Of Ours, which featured rappers like Earl Sweatshirt and Navy Blue rapping over his beats. Today, Alchemist has released the sequel, which […]
Stream Kowloon Walled City’s Heavy, Intense New Album Piecework
The Oakland band Kowloon Walled City has been putting out sludgy, anxious, difficult-to-categorize music since 2008, but they’ve been quiet lately. Kowloon Walled City’s whole style pulls in elements of doom metal, post-hardcore, and ‘90s noise-rock, and it captures a certain sense of freaked-out despondence. That feeling never really goes away, but it’s really in […]
Hatchie – “Crush” (Jennifer Paige Cover)
In 1998, the singer Jennifer Paige released a sparkling and evocative teen-pop song called “Crush.” The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Paige’s only real hit. In an era of deep indie rock snobbery, “Crush” still made its way to the indie rock world; the Dismemberment Plan released a great “Crush” […]
The Chisel – “Retaliation”
Last year, the great UK punk band the Chisel got together in London. Since then, they’ve cranked out three EPs of simplistic shit-stomping leftist anthems that draw on street-punk, oi, and old-school hardcore: Deconstructive Surgery last year, Come See Me / Not The Only One and Enough Said this year. If you’ve heard those records, […]
Atmosphere – “Barcade” (Feat. Aesop Rock & MF DOOM)
More than 21 years ago, I saw the Minneapolis rap group Atmosphere open a show at New York’s Knitting Factory. At that show, the late Eyedea was Atmosphere’s hypeman, and they were great. The bill also included a couple of standout New York underground acts, J-Live and MF DOOM, all opening for Chuck D’s terribly […]
Video: Kelis “Midnight Snacks”
It’s been a long time coming, but Kelis is back and satisfies that late-night craving with “Midnight Snacks”. In the complimentary video, Kelis dons a pink robe with a variety of enticing snacks bring the sexually-driven track to life. Those who pre-save the single are also eligible to win one of the three midnight snacks […]
Video: Yo Gotti “For The Record”
From the desk of Gotti. Yo Gotti talks his shit in the accompanying video to his latest single, “For The Record”. Directed by Ben Marc, the Memphis boasts his growing success and his respect in the streets. He leads a chopper and a convoy of Rolls Royces through the desert and perches on a rooftop […]
Conway The Machine “Piano Love”
Conway’s got the keys. Conway The Machine is ready to release his long-awaited Shady debut, God Don’t Make Mistakes and unlocks his first single. Over The Alchemist’s haunting keys, the Griselda rapper unleashes his wicked rhymes full of drug talk, riches, and his respect from the streets to the rap game. “With “Piano Love” I […]
Joyner Lucas Ft. Ty Dolla $ign “Late To The Party”
Don’t be tardy to this party. Joyner Lucas continues his epic run of new music with his latest release, “Late To The Party” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. On the introspective track, the two reflect on karma in the streets, disloyal relationships, and preparing for life’s changing moments. “Late To The Party” follow’s Joyner Lucas’ previous […]
Nardo Wick Ft. Lil Durk, 21 Savage, G Herbo “Who Want Smoke? (Remix)”
Remix! Nardo Wick’s still got more smoke to go around on his new remix featuring Lil Durk, 21 Savage, and G Herbo. Revisiting his previous single, the young Florida rapper brings more heat for the opps with a trio of new shooters.