http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS8Ocqcqn-Q FDF favorite Yung Illie returns with the visual to Open Your Mind. The record is lifted from his upcoming Black Power mixtape. Also for those looking to get more acquainted with the rising rapper the Optimistic mixtape he dropped recently is available here and I highly recommend it. Keep your eyes peeled for more… Continue reading Yung Illie – Open Your Mind (Video)
Author: Willie Beamon
I ghost wrote Puff Daddy's All About the Benjamins verse.
Pyro Dinero – A-Side B-Side
While fans await Pyro's official debut 'Illiana' the midwest emcee pairs with cult group Thoth Set for a two song suite entitled 'A-Side B-Side'. The two song project features the contemplative 'Whats Goin On' tackling Donald Trump, poverty, racism and Kanye's 2020 presidential run. The second track 'Amazin' is a celebratory track that shows the… Continue reading Pyro Dinero – A-Side B-Side
Gucci Mane ft. Chaz Gotti & Waka Flocka Flame – Paranoid
Gucci revisits his chemistry alongside Waka with help from Chaz Gotti on Paranoid. Off the hardest working man in America's upcoming The Spot soundtrack. http://www.audiomack.com/song/hip-hop-daily/paranoid
Rich The Kid & ILOVEMAKONNEN – Still Workin
https://soundcloud.com/rich-the-kid/rich-the-kid-makonnen-still-workin-prod-by-sonny-digital/s-bhzXn So it appears that Rich The Kid and Makonnen recorded a joint mixtape during A3C in Atlanta. This is the first drop from it Still Workin produced by Sonny Digital.
First Day Feature: Al Koleon talks “Cloud Surfing” EP, upcoming performances and more.
Al Koleon is an emcee with an interesting background. With roots tracing back to the battle rap scene he packs a lyrical punch akin to the East Coast forefathers of rap. He mixes this skill with undeniable hustle, a street background (that unfortunately led him to a 5 1/2 year sentence in the past) and… Continue reading First Day Feature: Al Koleon talks “Cloud Surfing” EP, upcoming performances and more.
Jimmi Stone – Rush
Jimmi Stone graces our pages for the first time repping Seattle. He comes with a hazy record that acts almost as a diary in its recount of personal life events. Stream the Allen Ginsburg-produced Rush below and catch the wave. https://www.soundcloud.com/jimmi-stone-2/jimmi-stone-rush-prod-allen-ginsburg
Ty Dolla $ign – Airplane Mode
Even with his debut album Free TC on the way Ty$ has more music in store and in a surprising fashion as he announced that he will be dropping a mixtape tomorrow. Below is Airplane Mode which is the first release from the tape of the same name. https://soundcloud.com/tydollasign/01-airplane-mode-produced-by-ty-eazy-and-nate-3d-of-drugs
RetcH – All Night
RetcH uses some Lavi$h production for his latest release off the Lean and Neck project. https://soundcloud.com/retch-2/all-night-prod-lavih
Jadakiss – Jason (Video)
https://youtu.be/r3KKr2BvkGA Top 5 Dead Or Alive coming soon
Chance The Rapper performs new music at Austin City Limits
https://youtu.be/ykx3pAb-ExU Though its been years since receiving a formal solo project from Chance it seems that may be soon to change. During his set this past weekend at Austin City Limits a previously unheard record got the spin. We can only hope this marks the beginning of the next era in Chance's musical cycle.
