Virgil Forever. In the wake of Virgil Abloh’s passing, Lupe Fiasco pays his respect to his friend on his latest recording. On the heartfelt record posted on Instagram, Lupe pays homage to Virgil and reflects on their history. The audio is accompanied by footage from Louis Vuitton’s “Virgil Was Here” fashion show in Miami on […]
Video: Kodak Black “Closure”
Kodak Black brings “Closure” in his new video. With his trusty guitar, a pen and pad, and a few smokes, the Project Baby addresses love and loyalty inside a studio and a gathering with family and friends.
Stream Florida Melodic Hardcore Band Method Of Doubt’s Great Debut Album Staring At Patterns
When a mostly unfamiliar band can come through with a record that absolutely knocks you on your ass, that’s worth celebrating. Up until now, I only knew the Florida band Method Of Doubt — apparently named after René Descartes’ concept of deep philosophical skepticism — as a name on flyers. But Method Of Doubt just […]
Stream Rid Of Me’s Excellent Debut Album Traveling
We can argue all day over which PJ Harvey album is the best, but there’s no question which one is the hardest. Harvey recorded 1993’s Rid Of Me with Steve Albini, and it’s a raw, frenzied record that drinks deeply from the crusty chalice of early-’90s noise rock. The new Philadelphia band Rid Of Me, […]
Stream Australian Hardcore Band The Chain’s Nasty New Self-Titled EP
Right now, there’s a whole lot of great punk and hardcore coming out of Australia; bands like Geld, Speed, Primitive Blast, and Jalang have been making some truly excellent music. The Chain, from Perth, absolutely belong on that list. The Chain have been around for a few years, and they released a 7″ called Bitter […]
MFnMelo & Squeak – “Mood Swing” (Feat. Pivot Gang)
In August, Squeak, a DJ and producer who was part of the Chicago rap crew Pivot Gang, died at the age of 26. Shortly before his death, Squeak and the Pivot Gang rapper MFnMelo released the collaborative EP #EnRoute. Now, MFnMelo is getting ready toe release a deluxe edition of #EnRoute, and it’ll be the […]
Video: Don Q “Slander”
Listen up. Don Q addresses the haters in the latest music video off his Double Or Nothing LP. Courtesy of Tony Picaso Films, the HighBridge rapper flexes his lyrical muscle inside a studio and keeps a lookout on the security cam while playing a game of craps.
Video: Khalid “Present”
Khalid lives in the moment on his new single. Anchored by soothing guitars, the Grammy award-winning singer devotes all his love for his significant other and encourages being in her presence at all times. In the since-released video directed by Scheme E, Khalid is joined by a group of dancers who all perform a celebratory […]
Lil Tjay “Christmas In A Cell”
Lil Tjay uplifts the spirits this holiday on his new tune. Over sombering pianos, the young rapper from the BX salutes the incarcerated ones who won’t be home this holiday season. The Christmas tune follows Lil Tjay’s previous single, “Not In The Mood” featuring Fivio Foreign and Kay Flock.
Kevin Gates “Move”
Kevin Gates takes it to the islands on his new single. Still hot off the release of his “Dear God” single, the Baton Rouge rapper switches it up with “Move”. Anchored by M.O.G Beatz’ dancehall beat, the Bread Winners’ head honcho stunts and details a tropical love affair.