Guilty Simpson & Small Professor feat. Elucid & Castle – Go (Zilla Rocca Remix) [Stream]

Philly-based emcee/producer, Zilla Rocca may not be known in every rap circle, but it’s only a matter of time until his name rings bells. Alongside his band, The Shadowboxers, he’s managed to develop his notoriety as a rap-noir artist– a skill that’s assisted him in the creation of a catalog of over twenty titles, and countless remixes. Taking on Guilty Simpson and Small Professor’s “Go,” featuring both Elucid and Castle, which first appeared on the duos collaborative Highway Robbery project, Rocca adds a new layer of depth to the track, by adding his signature hardboiled production savvy to create an elaborate remix that changes in its entirety, for each verse. For more hard hitting, innovative remixes, make sure to check out Coalmine’s January 20th release of Remineded: A Collection of New & Old Remixes. The ten track remix compilation features everyone from Blu, Royce da 5’9″, Heltah Skeltah and Kool G Rap, and includes remixes from the likes of Large Professor, Diamond D, Cookin’ Soul, M-Phazes, Audible Doctor, and more, and is now available for pre-order, through iTunes!

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Kirko Bangz – Progression 5 [Mixtape]

Kirko Bangz is ready to debut Progression V mixtape as promised, the fifth instalment in his Progression series. After giving us all-freestyles for the Progression IV, Kirko’s gunna take things back real quick, with original music for Progression V: Young Texas Playa. He kicked things off the other week with the Migos-featured leak “I Got It On Me,” (which appears to have been axed from the tape) and now we get to hear the full project, with appearances from fellow Southern playas like Bun B, Riff Raff, Boston George and more. Production comes from Kydd Jones, Sound M.O.B., Burd & Keyz, among others. Kirko Bangz – Progression V: Young Texas Playa

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Tinashe Reflects On Success Of “Aquarius” & “2 On”, Reveals Goals For 2015 [Video]

Before she headlined a show at NYC’s Highline Ballroom last night, Tinashe stopped by our office for a quick interview. Topics discussed include the breakout successes of “2 On” and Aquarius, her desire to work with Miguel and PARTYNEXTDOOR and her role in the creation of J. Lo’s “I Luh Ya Papi.” The humble, ebullient singer talked about the crazy year she’s had with wide-eyed wonder, seeming like she still can’t believe the level of fame she’s achieved. Talk then moved to her plans for the future, with her mind already set on crafting a follow-up to Aquarius with many of her previous co-collaborators, as well as the aforementioned singers. As far as “I Luh Ya Papi” goes, Tinashe says that producer Detail brought it to her, and she did in fact have the “original” version of the track, but Ms. Lopez went on to make a different version for her album. Tinashe, however, was not credited for any contributions she may have made.

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