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.
Bill Maher Tells Killer Mike to Run for Office on 'Real Time'
It’s been a busy week for Killer Mike. Last Friday, he delivered a moving speech directed at protestors in Atlanta and popped up to chime in on social issues, including New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ anti-kneeling stance. Oh yeah, he and El-P finally released RTJ4 this week. Killer Mike appeared on Real Time With Bill Maher where they […]
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.
Pearl Jam Share Previously Unreleased Censored Version of 'Jeremy' Video
To mark National Wear Orange Day, also known as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, takes place today (June 5), and Pearl Jam marked the occasion by going deep into their archives. In 1992, the band released its upsetting, multiple-VMA-winning video for “Jeremy,” which was apparently only an edited version. In honor of National Wear Orange Day, Pearl Jam […]
New Video: Philthy Rich “Stand Out” | Rap Radar
Bottoms up! Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Philthy Rich is simply enjoying life in his new music video. Down in the 305, the Oakland rapper kicks it with his main squeeze at the crib, cruises South Beach in his drop-top convertible and hits the shores popping bottles of Belaire with a couple of shorties. Cheers!
New Video: Don Trip “I Wish” | Rap Radar
Look out! Don’t even try it with Don Trip on his brand new single produced by Bandplay. In the accompanying video, the Memphis rapper turns his house upside down for a game with Nerf Blasters with his kids. Got ’em!
Eves Karydas Returns With Relatable Bop “Complicated”
Eves Karydas has been on my radar since at least 2015 when she went by Eves The Behavior. Since then, the Aussie alt-pop singer has released a steady stream of very good singles and dropped a well-received album called Summerskin in 2018. She now returns with a high-relatable, sing-along bop called “Complicated,” This is essentially […]
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.