Martin $ky continued his consistent delivery of quality new music a few days ago with “Track 01,” a Knxledge-produced record that rides as smooth as any. In my interview with Martin at SXSW, he touched on how he ignores comparisons to artists like Joey Bada$$ and Tyler the Creator and wants to just let the … Continue reading »
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[Editorial]: Positioning, Perception, Timing – How To Make It In Hip-Hop
This piece was written by Ian Steinbach. Someone is doing it better than you. Right now, somewhere in the world, someone is doing the thing you do WAY better than you ever could. Good thing they are wallowing in complete obscurity. At the same time, someone far worse than you at what you do is … Continue reading »
[New Music]: Jeff Replay – Finer Things (Prod. by Jay The Great)
Pilot Nation‘s Expensive Heat project releases this Tuesday, 3/26. With the release date just a few days away, Jeff Replay drops off some serious heat – a new solo track produced by Jay The Great called “Finer Things.” This is one of my favorite songs of the year to date. With hard-hitting production, a powerful … Continue reading »
[New Music]: Troy Ave ft. Pusha T – Concrete Jungle
This high profile leak off Troy Ave‘s White Christmas mixtape, which drops tomorrow, is about as hard as it gets. I caught onto the Brooklyn emcee earlier this year, and I’ve been highly anticipating new material ever since. “Concrete Jungle” features Pusha T, … Continue reading »
[RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT]: Michael Christmas – FUCK AN EP
It’s Christmas Eve, and as we’re all preparing for the arrival of Christmas, it’s time to prepare for the arrival of Christmas as well… Michael Christmas, that is. The 18-year-old emcee out of Boston is dropping his debut project, FUCK AN EP, on Thursday, December 27th. The release date is now official – tatt it … Continue reading »
[VIDEO]: Kembe X – Soundtrack II Armageddon
Earlier today, Chicago native Kembe X unleashed the visuals for the title track off his upcoming EP, Soundtrack II Armageddon. Kembe’s been one of my favorite up-and-coming artists since I first caught onto him a little over a year ago, and this track and video have me even more excited than I already was for what’s … Continue reading »
[VIDEO]: Breakfast Bars with Michael Christmas (Episode 1) – Presented by The Fresh Heir
Michael Christmas – one of the fastest rising young rappers out of Boston – is prepping the release of his debut project, FXCK AN EP. The Fresh Heir is proud to present the first installment of a new video series, “Breakfast Bars with Michael Christmas,” documenting Christmas’s journey as an up-and-coming artist through… well… breakfast. … Continue reading »
[VIDEO]: Jeff Replay – F.U.C.K. Freestyle
Jeff Replay and DJ Dynamite dropped off this new video earlier today – a nearly four minute freestyle appropriately labeled “F.U.C.K.” as the Jefe of the Pilots falls back on that word fairly regularly. In all seriousness, I’ve already watched this video four or five times, and I’ll probably watch it a few more before … Continue reading »
[New Music]: Dillon Cooper – Shook Ones Pt. 2
Dillon Cooper is back with another one. Two weeks after returning to the blogosphere in triumphant fashion with “Notions,” Dillon decided he was going to put out something for the real hip-hop heads and go in on a classic. Last night, he unleashed his own take on “Shook Ones Pt. 2″ to the masses. Listen … Continue reading »
[New Music]: Cam Meekins – Music Man
Cam Meekins has been on a roll lately, churning out high quality material on a consistent basis as he preps his debut album, Lamp City, which is rumored to be releasing this October. “Music Man” is the latest track from the 19-year-old MA native, and it’s a catchy one with a poppy, feel-good beat. Cam is … Continue reading »