SZA feat. Kendrick Lamar – Babylon [Stream]
Check out SZA’s Kendrick Lamar-featured “Babylon” off her “Z” EP, which arrives tomorrow on iTunes.
Read moreDay: April 7, 2014
Da Mafia 6ix – Beacon N Blender [Video]
Here’s the official video for “Beacon N Blender” from Da Mafia 6ix’ “6ix Commandments” project.
Read moreKevin Gates Talks Battling Depression, Counseling Women & Prison [Video]
GlobalGrind’s Brittany Lewis sat down with rising Louisiana rapper Kevin Gates to chat about his rising fame, battling depression, prison, his family, and of course his future.
Read moreJoell Ortiz & The Heatmakerz Connect For “House Slippers” [Video]
rooklyn’s own Joell Ortiz stopped by to talk about his new album House Slippers. When asked about the title of his project, Ortiz said it was reflective of his comfortable place in his career, stating “I’m at home with this album.” Mr. Yaowa linked up with The Heatmakerz production duo, known for their iconic fast paced, sample heavy work with The Diplomats. He also revealed that he has inked a deal with the storied hip-hop label Penalty Records for his solo work. A lot has changed for Joell since the launch of the Slaughterhouse album. His new album, deal, and mindset are representative of the new direction. Check out the video above and catch up with Joell Ortiz. via
Read moreC.F. Humble – Never Hollywood [Mixtape]
Connecticut native C.F. Humble just released his new mixtape “Never Hollywood” hosted by ASAP Money Gang and DJ Suspence. The tape features Ron Browz, JuJu, Tsu Surf and more. Download Mixtape
Read moreThe UN (Roc Marciano, Dino Brave, Mike Raw & Laku) – For The Love [Stream]
Taken from The UN’S re-release of “UN Or U Out” available 4/15 on Fat Beats Records/Frozen Files. Ten years after its initial & highly slept-on release, Fat Beats Records & Frozen Files are proud to present the first-ever reissue of UN Or U Out, the classic debut album from The UN. Consisting of Roc Marciano, Dino Brave, Mike Raw, and Laku, the UN first emerged on Pete Rock’s 2001 Petestrumentals album, a primarily instrumental release including two tracks—“Nothing Lesser” and “Cake”, both featuring vocals by The UN. At the time, the group hadn’t performed live and never had major prior releases, although Roc Marciano had already made his name as a member of Busta Rhymes’ Flipmode Squad. Pete Rock fans were at first perplexed by the vocal appearance of an unknown group. Yet Pete not only had the confidence and foresight to introduce the four MCs, he also furthered the collaboration, making it full circle by lending production on “Game of Death (G.O.D.)” , “Avenue” and “Ain’t No Thang” on UN or U Out. UN or U Out remains a timeless listen, a deeply succinct homage to New York’s bygone era of gritty boom-bap, made with tasteful nods to Queensbridge’s cold-steel aesthetic.
Read moreKRS-One – True School [Stream]
First single from the up coming album titled TRUE SCHOOL (in store April,29th 2014) Digital pre-sales available here.
Read moreScHoolboy Q & Ab Soul – Druggys Wit Hoes 3 (Live @ Oxymoron Tour In Los Angeles) [Video]
ScHoolboy Q brings out Ab-Soul to perform “Druggys Wit Hoes 3” during the Oxymoron Tour 2nd Show at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA on April 6th, 2014 More footage after the jump.
Read moreSmoke DZA Talks Jay-Z [Video]
A touching story of the NYC rapper’s first listen to Jay Z’s “The Blueprint”.
Read more50 Cent On Working With Dr. Dre [Video]
50 Cent sits down with SiriusXM and talks about his relationship with Dr. Dre.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 07.04.14
Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heavy hit after heavy hit – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Pharrell – Marilyn Monroe Playlist YG feat. TeeFLii – Do It To Ya **Record Of The Day** Pharrell – Marilyn Monroe Daft Punk feat. Jay-Z – Computerized B.o.B. feat. Wiz Khalifa – High As Hell Rick Ross – Drug Dealers Dream 50 Cent feat. Yo Gotti – Don’T Worry Bout It ScHoolboy Q feat. 2 Chainz – What They Want Mobb Deep – Dirt Drake – Trophies Jay Electronica, Jay-Z & Drake – We Made It Freestyle Sean C & LV feat. Devin The Dude, Asher Roth, Smoke DZA & Hypnotic Brass – Burn It Down Kardinal Offishall – Hol’ On Raekwon feat. Melanie Fiona & Assassin – Soundboy Kill It 50 Cent feat. Trey Songz – Smoke [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 07.04.14.mp3] Download here
Read moreDJ Mustard Plays Original “Sanctified” Beat; Talks Kanye West & More [Video]
Exclusive in-depth interview with producer DJ Mustard. In part 2 Mustard talks to Nick Huff Barili about making 10 beats a day on a “Normal Day” adding “If I’m with Mike Lee we can do 30.” Mustard says that he recently gave Nicki Minaj 15 beats which is pretty standard for him. He goes on to detail that he gave Kanye West 100 + beats. Playing the original beat for Sanctified, Mustard explains how Kanye slowed the beat and the instruments down and added sample. Mustard admits that when he first heard Kanye’s version of Sanctified he did not recognize it. Nick asks Mustard if he plans on working with the “J’s” (Jay Z, J Cole, Jay Electronica) now that he has signed to Roc Nation, to which Mustard responds “For Sure” adding that he already has beat for J Cole. Mustard states that people typecast him as only being able to make certain type of tracks but that he feels he can do anything. “I got a lot of records that people aint even going to know that I did, unless I put my tag on it.” Mustard doesn’t approach working with pop stars like Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna any different than working with rappers adding that some of them want the hardcore rap stuff. He goes on to say that he wants to get a Grammy for producer of the year like Pharrell did. Part 2 of our interview ends with Mustard talking about what his
Read moreKyle Rapps feat. Adrienne Mack Davis – The Sky’s On Fire [Stream x Download]
Whether doin’ it singlehandedly or collaborating with high caliber acts like Action Bronson or Murs, the New Jersey native and now Harlem resident Kyle Rapps has a knack for putting everything on the line in his rhymes. More awe inspiring than anything, “The Sky’s On Fire” reunites the Rapps with long time collaborator Belief (Ghostface Killah, El-P,Talib Kweli, Jean Grae) to create an anthemic, yet personal track for your enjoyment with “The Sky’s on Fire.” Potent raps aside, the breezy vocals of Brooklyn’s Adrienne Mack Davis adds a gripping tone to the already catchy beat. Even at the eleventh hour amidst the chaos and confusion, Rapps brings it together to acknowledge the fears, doubts, and insecurities around us.
Read moreTyp iLL feat. Nutso – Work Horse [Stream x Download]
Typ iLL teams up with Nutso for a new joint called “Work Horse”. Produced by Sickness. Listen below.
Read moreDJ Evil Dee’s Frankie Knuckles Tribute Mix [Stream x Download]
REST IN PEACE MR FRANKIE KNUCKLES. THIS LUNCHTIME MIX I PLAYED FRANKIE KNUCKLES MUSIC ALONG WITH OTHER HOUSE & DISCO RECORDS. THIS MIX IS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LIKE GOOD MUSIC AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO DANCE. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. PEACE, DJ EVIL DEE P.S. THIS WAS RECORDED LIVE SO IT ISN’T PERFECT BUT, IT’S BETTER THAN WHAT A LOT OF DJ’S ARE DOING NOW. STOP BEING LAZY AND TAKE THIS DJ THING SERIOUS !!! RECORDED LIVE AT BEATMINERZ RADIO ON WEDNESDAY 04/02/14 FROM 1PM TO 3PM EST.
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