Just off the release of their video to “Enamorado de ti,” Los Rakas have put out this hot new rump-shaker produced by Yeti Beats. It’s on the harder side, so is more hip hop than reggaeton, but the Panamanian/Oakland duo still bring the head. Check out the track and download it free below. And in [...]
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Los Rakas: “No Tan Listo” prod by Yeti Beats
Posted: May 2, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Los Rakas0
Stephen Marley ft. Wale & Cast of Fela: “Made In Africa”
Posted: May 2, 2012 by treylord in Fela!, Hip Hop, Stephen Marley, Video, WaleClassic black-and-white coverage of the continent turns into scenes of present day Ethiopia in the music video for Stephen Marley‘s pan-Africanist joint from last year’s Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life. Marley has revealed that ”Made In Africa” — which features a Wale verse and choirs from the cast of Fela! — was his favorite cut off the album, describing it as [...]
Los Rakas: “Enamorado de Ti”
Posted: April 29, 2012 by treylord in Hip Hop, Los Rakas, Reggae, Reggaeton, VideoHere’s something to celebrate April 29th with: the new video for Los Rakas’ “Enamorado de Ti,” the second single off their highly seductive Raka Love EP, released this past Valentine’s Day. If it sounds familiar that’s because Oakland-based Raka Rich and Raka Dun took Lil Wayne’s “How To Love” and gave it a fresh new lease.
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley: “Set up shop”
Posted: April 25, 2012 by treylord in Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Hip Hop, Reggae, VideoWhen Damian Marley premiered the video for “Affairs of the Heart,” the lead single from his upcoming album,we saw the softer, more emotional side of Jr. Gong. But the new video for the LP’s second single, “Set Up Shop” proves that Marley is as rebellious and provocative as he’s always been. Preaching from a desk in a field for most of the [...]
Chuck Inglish – WRKOUT [Mixtape]
Posted: April 23, 2012 by treylord in Chuck Inglish, Cool Kids, Downloads, Hip Hop, MixtapeChuck Inglish (AKA 1/2 of The Cool Kids) continues to push his solo work, lifting some dumbbells in the process, always keeping an eye on his BMI. Chuck demonstrates not only his prowess but also his versatility with this brand new beat tape entitled WRKOUT. Below, check out one of the tape’s standout tracks, “BEEP BEEP,” which [...]
K’naan – “Waiting Is A Drug” + Bob Dylan Cover
Posted: April 20, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, K'Naan, VideoAbove is one of three fan-made videos for K’naan’s unreleased track “Waiting Is A Drug”(the rest can be viewed here). For Record Store Day tomorrow, he will also be giving away a free limited edition 7″ at participating independent stores. The 7″ will include “Waiting Is A Drug” and K’naan’s cover of Bob Dylan‘s “With God On Our Side”, which [...]
Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky – “Big Spender” CDQ
Posted: April 15, 2012 by treylord in A$AP Rocky, Downloads, Hip Hop, Theophilus LondonAfter a prolonged struggle to clear the rights to its signature sample, Theophilus London just dropped his new single “Big Spender” today. The track, which features the Bronx-bred party starter A$AP Rocky, comes in advance of Theophilus’ record Lovers Holiday II: Rose Island, which will be out on May 15. As I’ve stated before, it’s my early front-runner [...]
Theophilus London & A$AP Rocky – Big Spender (Artwork)
Posted: April 11, 2012 by treylord in A$AP Rocky, Artwork, Hip Hop, Theophilus London, VideoTheophilus London unveils the animated artwork to his highly anticipated collabo with A$AP Rocky. To be honest, it’s not that impressive… has an old Cash Money Millionaires feel, but I’m just taking advantage of the opportunity to again mention the song. The DJ Carnage-produced track is expected to arrive on April 15. The bootlegs of [...]
DMV’s Phil Ade links up with director JeromeD for the brand new music video for the smash single “Gone!” JeromeD has previously videos for Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Dom Kennedy and more. “Gone!” can be found on Phil Ade’s latest mixtape #PhilAdeFriday2.
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley – “Affairs of the Heart”
Posted: February 22, 2012 by treylord in Damian "Jr Gong" Marley, Hip Hop, VideoCheck out the visuals for the single Jr. Gong released on Valentine’s Day. This new song has elements of some of his old songs, but with a new “electro lovers rock” sound added to the mix. Throughout the video he’s rocking crowds and clubs all the while pining for one girl in particular. She seems to be [...]
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) – “N**gas In Poorest”
Posted: February 21, 2012 by treylord in Hip Hop, Mos Def, Video, Yasiin BeyAs we posted last month, “N**gas in Poorest“–Yasiin Bey‘s epic-ly raw-dogs take on “N**gas In Paris”–gets an equally grimy and impactful visual treatment. Video clips underlining key interjections and samples (“Myers, Myers, Myers”) turn the tension up even higher–but it’s what he says that makes this song so scary good. This is the first track [...]
Childish Gambino – Heartbeat
Posted: February 15, 2012 by treylord in Childish Gambino, Hip Hop, VideoNew vid from Childish Gambino off his most recent album Camp. Hearbeat is one of best tracks off the album. His sharp lyrics are refreshingly honest. Definitely feeling it. aia Check out the Georgetown T. Also the girl. The Heartbeat Remix disc is also available here.
Los Rakas – Raka Love EP
Posted: February 14, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Los Rakas, Mixtape, VideoHappy Valentine’s Day. He’s a new EP and video from Panama’s (by way of Oakland) Los Rakas. Download and stream the EP below. Enjoy. ‘Copita De Champaña’
Brother Ali – The Bite Marked Heart [FreEP] and “Shine On” ft. Nikki Jean
Posted: February 13, 2012 by treylord in Brother Ali, Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape, VideoJust in time for Valentine’s Day, Brother Ali drops his new EP, The Bite Marked Heart. The 7 track release has features from Nikki Jean, Phonte, Stokley Williams, and Aby Wolf, with Jake One and Ant (Atmosphere) handling the production. You can stream/download the EP below. Above, check out the video for the love themed “Shine on” featuring Nikki Jean.
Here is a new vid from Ghanian emcee M.anifest, bringing “Makaa Maka.” The track’s title translates to “I said it, because I said it,” a saying first popularized by hiplife godfather Reggie Rockstone (who makes a cameo in the video). In the song, M.anifest takes on all of haters in his combination English/Twi/Pidgen rhymes while “big uppin” those that spit [...]
Shabazz Palaces “Are You…Can You…Were You…Felt?”
Posted: January 31, 2012 by treylord in Hip Hop, Shabazz Palaces, Video, ZimbabweCheck out this new video from Seattle/Zimbabwe experimental rap duo Shabazz Palaces, “Are You… Can You… Were You? (Felt),” off the highly-praised 2011 Black Up LP. The visuals span dreamlike states, bicycle near-accidents, and a mother’s disapproval of her daughter’s threads. Pick up Black Up on iTunes
Mick Boogie – illadelph/matic: The Madden Sessions [Nas X The Roots Superbowl 2012Mixtape]
Posted: January 31, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Mick Boogie, Mixtape, Nas, The Roots, VideoIn anticipation of the Superbowl this weekend, Mick Boogie has put together illadelph/matic, a unique mix of rarities and remixes featuring Nas and The Roots. The mixtape is an advance for the Madden Bowl 2012–part of this year’s Superbowl events–which takes place Thursday in Indianapolis. Madden Bowl 2012 features live performances from Mick Boogie, Nas and The (Legendary) Roots. As Mick explains: The Roots [...]
2face Idibia – “Raindrops” and “Kasakasa”
Posted: January 30, 2012 by treylord in 2face Idibia, Hip Hop, Nigeria, VideoCheck out these two videos from Nigerian emcee 2face Idibia. In “Raindrops” (above), he heads to Ghana for the fourth single off 2010′s The Unstoppable. In “Raindrops” Idibia serves up some dub-influenced guitar upstrokes of the beat. Below in “Kasakasa,” he teams up with Muri Thunder aka Mr. Music, who provides the the beat and direction (he calls it Cosmopolitan Fuji), [...]
Donae’o – ‘Move To Da Gyal Dem’ EP
Posted: January 23, 2012 by treylord in Donae’o, Downloads, Ghana, Hip Hop, Mixtape, VideoLondon/Ghanaian rapper Donae’o, of “Party Hard” fame, is giving away his Move To Da Gyal DemEP. The collection includes the original percussion-tinged title track, instrumental cuts, plus remixes from Mensah, David Heartbreak, Eddie K and — best of all — Ghana’s Azonto prince Sarkodie‘s reworking. Download: Donae’o - Move To Da Gyal Dem EP
K’naan ft. Nas – “Nothing To Lose”
Posted: January 19, 2012 by treylord in Hip Hop, K'Naan, Nas, VideoK’naan is readying the digital More Beautiful Than Silence EP, a follow-up release to his 2010 World Cup anthem “Wavin’ Flag.” K’naan called on some good company for the new batch of tunes, with both Nas and Nelly Furtado making appearances on separate songs on the EP. Watch a clip for the Nasir-featuring cut “Nothing To Lose,” where K’naan raps rocks, chucks and [...]
