HIP-HOP is more than music, HIP-HOP has crossed cultural boundaries that other music genres never crossed. HIP-HOP is not only the music you listen to but the way you walk, talk, dress and act. HIP-HOP is a state of mind, an entire generation. Thirty + years strong, we are the HIP-HOP generation.
"Rap is what we do, HIP-HOP is how we live!" - KRS One
The OG bosses of Hip Hop, Birdman & Rick Ross have teamed up on a new track in which they so rightfully call, "Born Stunna". Off of Birdman's upcoming project, Bigger Than Life.
This summer ATL native 2 Chainz will be releasing his Def Jam debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story. Last night 2 Chainz revealed the cover art for the first single from the project, a tune called "No Lie" featuring Drake which debuted today. Take a listen: 2chainz.com & don't forget to buy the album on August 14th.
Upcoming Jersey, R&B/POP Songwriter Timothy J. Crisman has just recently released a new record entitled, "Too Far". The song is written by him and performed by Philly native Juelz Herby.
Jadakiss with DJ Drama will be dropping his new mixtape, Consignment, on Friday (4-27) but until then he's got a new track off the tape to hold us over. "Paper Tags" is produced by Jahlil Beats and features Wale, Styles P & French Montana.
Produced By Jahlil Beats "Paper Tags" By Jadakiss Feat. Styles P, Wale & French Montana
Producer Cy Fyre will soon be releasing his upcoming project Fyre! The Mixtape but given today's date he's decided to drop one of tapes new tracks, "WEED". The song by Blaze Burna features Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA. Happy 420!
"WEED" By Blaze Burna Ft. Devin The Dude & Smoke DZA
In an unexpected, harmonious collaboration of two oppositional music genres; Shrillex & Damien Marley have come together for their latest project entitled: "Make It Bun Dem". The new song is creatively intriguing & cohesive, both the Reggae & the Dub-Step have complimented each other effortlessly.
"Going Thru The Motions" is a new track from Slaughterhouse member Joe Budden. Produced by The Klasix, the new track is a bonus off of Joey's upcoming Mood Muzik box set which is scheduled for release on May 15th but is available for Pre-Order here: Mood Muzik Box Set
Sunday's Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg Coachella 2012 Performance was the show of a life time. With performances by Kurupt, Warren G, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, 50 Cent & Tony Yayo plus a Nate Dogg Tribute & a Tupac Hologram Performance; it was a show I will never forget.
It seems Snoop might be feeling all of the love post show because he's decided to bless us with the STONERS EP 3 days early, thank you Snoop! Happy 4/20!!
Busta Rhymes isn't "Rhymes" for no reason, the man has rhymes and bars for life with an articulative speed few can catch up to. His latest creative expression comes in the form of a remix to M.I.A's latest single "Bad Girls". Busa Busss kills this Middle Eastern, Bollywood themed beat.
During the Angie Martinez Show this afternoon on Hot 97, Harlem native A$AP Rocky called in to premiere his new song "Goldie" produced by Hit-Boy. "Goldie" is set to be the lead single off of A$AP's upcoming debut studio album, LongLiveA$AP, which is set to be released this summer on July 4th.
ACT II: THE PATENTS OF NOBILITY (THE TURN) By Jay Electronica
New Music By Roc Nation Artist, Jay Electronica @JayElectronica "Dear Moleskine"
Produced By Just Blaze @JustBlaze
A teaser video was released for the track a little more than 2 years ago. Spotted at HipHopWired, originally spotted at 2DopeBoyz
"Dear Moleskine" will appear on Jay's upcoming album Act II: The Patents Of Nobility (The Turn) which is yet to have a release date but should hopefully be coming soon. FWMJ recently released some of Jay's actual album artwork (pictured above & below), although it is still undetermined which picture will appear as the cover art.