Going in over Stormzy's Shut Up is Leek. He takes hold of superb instrumental and makes it his own in a way that has to make you excited for what's next. Listen to his "leekmix" below. http://soundcloud.com/leek/shut-up-leekmix
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Watch as @SmooVth visits Statik Selektah on Sirius XM’s Showoff Radio
http://youtu.be/NDcy1kqN-LM One of NY's hardest working up-and-comers SmooVth pays a quick visit to Statik Selektah for Sirius XM. Among the things discussed are his SS96J (Smoothest Since '96) project, the influence of Roc Marciano and Busta Rhymes and of course he gives a freestyle before leaving. Watch above.
Mekhi Fay$on – Hurt
At the young age of 15 Mekhi Fay$on of Tre Squad comes with the first effort from his upcoming EP I'll Be Back Soon which drops later this year. Check out Hurt below and keep it locked for more to come. http://soundcloud.com/mekhifayson2002/hurt-prodboodah-marki-and-hosted-by-yair
Eric Sosa & Dre Manning – Pretend Again
Creative Collective’s recording artist Eric Sosa and Dre Manning, team up to deliver "Pretend Again", a story of love, not just any love but the love you find in the strangest places. Following your gut and putting it all on the line for the sake of your heart. Curated by the Queens based producer Rizr, "Pretend Again"… Continue reading Eric Sosa & Dre Manning – Pretend Again
Johnny Phrank – Set
Nashville singer-songwriter Johnny Phrank releases "Set", the first single from his upcoming highly anticipated album Oceanz. "Set" produced by Fatir, offers Johnny Phrank's memorizing vocals matched with trap poetics, producing a sound he's dubbed "Trap n B." http://soundcloud.com/johnnyphrank/set
Kenzie Tarantino – PLVY
Virginia to Atlanta artist Kenzie Tarantino has dropped his newest track PLVY produced by Derrick Ingram. The track is short and sweet but full of aggression. Even though the song is short you can still hear the passion in this voice. http://soundcloud.com/officialkenzie/plvy-prod-by-derrick-ingram
Dissertation: A Kanye West Story (Documentary)
https://vimeo.com/154817334 If for some strange reason you may not have known Mr. Kanye West has an album dropping tomorrow. Currently living under the codename TLOP, the project is his first since 2013's Yeezus. Before you can get your hands on that I suggest checking out this new mini-doc Dissertation: A Kanye West Story. At 16… Continue reading Dissertation: A Kanye West Story (Documentary)
Killa Kyleon ft. Freddie Gibbs, Styles P & Raheem DeVaughn – The Grind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6miIjkAlggc Killa Kyleon steps up to the plate with a posse cut for your ears. The album Blessed To Raise Hell arrives February 12th.
Rockie Fresh ft. BJ The Chicago Kid – Stars and Lights
Rockie and BJ gather over a more acoustic beat for Stars and Lights. Check out Rockie Fresh's The Night I Went To.... mixtape if you haven't as of yet. http://soundcloud.com/rockie-fresh/stars-and-lights-feat-bj-the-chicago-kid-prod-by-mike-daley-and-mitchell-owens
Shad Da God ft. Young Thug – Hold My Cup (Video)
https://youtu.be/tKMoXTaN0KY Bankroll Mafia's Shad Da God links up with Young Thug for the video to Hold My Cup.