Da Mafia 6ix feat. Charlie P – Hydrocodone [Video]
Here goes the official video for “Hydrocodone” from Da Mafia 6ix’s “Hear Sum Evil” mixtape.
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Jarren Benton Talks “Slow Motion” EP, Hopsin’s Prank & More [Video]
Recently Jarren Benton dropped off his new EP, Slow Motion, and in a press run for the new project the Funk Volume rapper took a trip to the HNHH offices to discuss the EP. Although Jarren is anything but a ‘slow’ rapper, he explains that the title of his EP actually pays homage to his late manager who passed away. Jarren also speaks on his writing process, which is basically solitary confinement. The rapper says he needs to be completely alone with the beat to get his inspiration. We had to ask Jarren about his labelmate Hopsin’s recent prank, where he told fans rather convincingly that he was leaving the rap game forever, only to come back a few days later and announce a new LP. Jarren explains the backstory from the FV perspective, revealing that the rapper let his team know a hoax was about to go down via a conference call. Finally, the rapper discusses the Funk Volume family and what it’s like to chill with each rapper on the team, from Dizzy Wright to SwizZ
Read moreLudacris – Truffle Butter Freestyle [Stream x Download]
Luda goes in over Nicki Minaj’s “Truffle Butter”. Stream and download below.
Read moreSlim Thug feat. Propain – All I Know [Stream]
“Hogg Life: The Beginning” will be available on iTunes on February 3rd.
Read moreVic Spencer – Relapse [Video]
Vic Spencer premiere’s his music video for “Relapse” off his “The Cost of Victory” album.
Read moreAustin Millz – Searching For Gotham [Mixtape]
For “Searching For Gotham,” Austin wanted to create a tape that would emulsify transnational sounds. The title comes from Austin’s roots: a producer/DJ from Harlem, New York whose sound is as experimental as the tape–from electronic beats and syncopated bass to melodic flows. On “Searching For Gotham,” he burgeoned the gaps between production by working with artists and producers who shared different skills, but complimented each sound.
Read moreRoyce Da 5’9″: “I’d Battle For More Than Just A Big Check” [Video]
Royce Da 5’9 spoke on the potential of him ever stepping into the Battle Rap ring in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV. He actually revealed that he is so interested in battling, that he was nearly about to call out an opponent at one point, but got side tracked with various projects including his work with DJ Premier on their collaborative album, “PRhyme.” Since Royce has so many projects going on at once, he doesn’t have the time to solely focus on locking in to prepare for a battle, however, when the time is right he’d surely love to test his bars in the lyrical ring. He stated firmly that he will never battle out of financial greed just to collect a big check, and saluted Cassidy for actually taking his battle vs. Dizaster seriously, despite being paid an enormous amount of money.
Read moreThe-Dream feat. T.I. – That’s My Shit [Video]
Here’s the official video for The-Dream’s latest single “That’s My Shit” featuring T.I.
Read moreiLoveMakonnen feat. Snoop Dogg – 21st Street (Remix) [Stream]
iLoveMakonnen teams up with Tha Dogfather for the remix to “21st Street”. It is produced by DJ Spinz & Dun Deal. Listen below.
Read moreNick Catchdubs feat. B.I.C. – Wuts That [Video]
Catchdini & B.I.C. go DIY for “Wuts That,” laying rhyme book doodles over rapid-fire raps for one thoroughly lifted music video. Get ready for even more cut-n-paste fun on Nick’s “Smoke Machine” album, out 4/28 on Fool’s Gold.
Read moreOverDoz – Rich White Friends [Video]
Directed by Calmatic. Hit-Boy on the beat. “A lot of people are making songs and visuals about today’s world problems, but they are all dark and very serious. OverDoz. is a fun and vibrant group so I just wanted to touch on topics we all relate to, but capture the colorful, unique vibe that OverDoz. is known for. Ultimately, sometimes we have to laugh to keep from crying.” “The concept for the song came from an experience during last year’s Coachella Music Festival. We were invited to the festival by some of our white homies. During the weekend, we stayed at their mansion and just witnessed all the crazy shit they were doing. At one point, we even heard one of them yell out ‘nigga’ when a Kendrick Lamar song came on. Ultimately, ‘Rich White Friends’ is just our view of what’s going on in the world today, everyone’s story is different, this is ours.”
Read moreKanye West – Only One [Video]
Kanye gave Ellen an exclusive first look at his new music video for his song, “Only One”. The clip is directed by Spike Jonze. Purchase “Only One” now on iTunes.
Read moreOpen Mike Eagle – Raps For When It’s Just You And The Abyss [Stream]
Produced by Lo-Phi. Taken from Mike’s upcoming “A Special Episode Of” EP, which is set to drop on February 3rd. Pre-order here.
Read moreRaz Simone – Cognitive Dissonance 2 [Free LP]
Seattle emcee/producer Raz Simone finally hits us with his new album, “Cognitive Dissonance: Part II”. The project comes in at 11 tracks w/ co-production from Edon, Elliot Eide, Jake Crocker, Antwon Winson, and Rex Kudo. Stream and download below. Download: Raz Simone – Cognitive Dissonance 2
Read moreDoomtree – All Hands [Album]
The title nods to the nautical rally cry, “All hands on deck,” and the album stands as the most collaborative and cohesive project the crew has yet produced. The production from Cecil Otter, Lazerbeak, Paper Tiger, and P.O.S twists through 13 booming tracks, building the raw and epic soundscapes that the group has become well known for, while adding more of-the-moment musical elements and techniques for a genre-spanning effect. This is the sound of old friends fine-tuning their craft, both together and individually, for over a decade, and it shows. Lyrically, All Hands sounds hungry as all hell. The three-year gap between Doomtree albums has given each of the five emcees substantial time to grow as solo artists, and the group’s return finds everyone tour-tested with plenty to prove. Sims, P.O.S, Mike Mictlan, Dessa, and Cecil Otter drive home razor-sharp cadences, hard-hitting punchlines, and monstrous choruses, passing the spotlight back and forth until the house lights come up. To write All Hands, crew members sequestered themselves in a cabin with no cell reception to distract from the task at hand and no neighbors to be bothered by the music playing through the night. The process informed the product: the record creates and operates within its own sphere—a particular mix of menace, humor, beauty, and adrenaline. Though the Minneapolis sound is present on All Hands, the record is as much a product of seven friends, relying only on each other, working in international waters. Both the catchiest and densest album in
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