System Of A Down’s 2001 album Toxicity was home to the song “Needles” and the somewhat controversial lyric “Pull the tapeworm out of your ass.” Two decades later, Toxicity producer and music legend Rick Rubin remembers the epic fight that this caused. Reminiscing on his Broken Record podcast with System of A Down frontman Serj Tankian, they say that it […]
Video: CJ “Hit Up” | Rap Radar
Bang bang. CJ’s hanging with the shooters in his Loyalty Over Royalty (Deluxe). From the alley ways to the studio, the Staten Island bops to the track and wilds out with a gang of Bloods. Don’t come outside.
RZA “Pugilism” | Rap Radar
Bong bong. Hot off his appearance during Redman vs Method Man’s Verzuz, RZA returns at Bobby Digital on the first single off his upcoming, Digital Potion. Anchored by subtle drums and keys, Bobby Digital unleashes his fists of fury with thought-provoking rhymes filtered with soundbites of Kung Flu flicks. RZA also brought back his Saturday […]
Video: Key Glock “I Can Show You” | Rap Radar
Listen. Key Glock can show you how to do it all in the latest video off his and Young Dolph’s Dum & Dummer 2. Copping a seat an underground location, the Memphis rapper gives pointers on getting paid with a Louis Vuitton trunk full of money and a loaded machine gun to back it up.
Video: Morray “Trenches” | Rap Radar
All smiles from the hood. Hot off his Interscope deal, Morray takes it to the “Trenches” for the uplifting tune from his April 28-release, Street Sermons. In front of a chapel, the Fayetteville native details his upbringing and rise to fame while showcasing the locals from around his way. Home sweet home.
Video: Fredo Bang “Don’t Stop Believing” | Rap Radar
Hold on to that feeling. Fredo Bang keeps his head up high and countless his blessings hope-filled single, “Don’t Stop Believing”. Directed by Jolo, the Baton Rouge shares a behind the scenes look of his recent days including performances, dinner celebrations, studio time, photoshoots, meetings with Funkmaster Flex, his travels, and more. Follow his journey […]
Video: Benny The Butcher, Harry Fraud “When Tony Met Sosa” | Rap Radar
Benny! That’s who! Benny The Butcher enjoys the classic film Scarface for “When Tony Met Sosa”, the video to the opening track off his Harry Fraud’s The Plugs I Met 2. In the clip, Benny reflects on the streetlife from the balcony, beside his lady co-star in the tub, and while watching the 1983 crime-drama […]
Video: 4Hunnid, YG, D3szn, Tay2Xs “My Bruddas” | Rap Radar
Blood bros. 4Hunnid commemorates brotherhood in the latest video off 4Hunnid’s Gang Affiliated EP. In the black-and-white video shot by The Gang, YG, D3szn, and Tay2Xs preach family ties in the street while perched on a roof, mobbing with their clique in the streets, and paying their respects at a cemetery.
Kota The Friend “Outside”
More life, less rules. Kota The Friend has time today and takes it “Outside” for the first single off his upcoming third album. Over gentle keys and a jolly demeanor, the Brooklyn MC addresses his haters, the critics, and responds to fake love. Got peace, got green, now say cheese. “Outside” follows Kota The Friend’s […]
Did Hayley Williams Just Confirm A New Paramore Album?
After an Instagram exchange between Hayley Williams and drummer Zac Farro came out on Tuesday, fans are convinced a sixth Paramore album is finally on the way. The messages were shared on social media just a few months after Williams said it might be time to get the band back together. On February 14, Williams […]