Brian Josephs
Wiz Khalifa “Promises”
Wiz Khalifa's Blacc Hollywood is almost here. If you were afraid he was only going to do rap songs on it, here's some good news. "Promises" finds him getting in touch with his R&B side. The Taylor Gang founder takes a chance with some crooning over a psychedelic, but easily digestible production. He rhymes in...
E-40 Featuring T-Pain, Kid Ink And B.o.B “Red Cup”
The constantly hard-working E-40 is getting ready to release Sharp On All 4 Corners 1, 2, 3 & 4 later this year. The 46-year-old clearly still has a good grasp on the music scene judging from his latest offering, "Red Cup." T-Pain, Kid...
Jeezy Rocks The Streets In “Me OK” Video
Jeezy may have moved on up and taken hard shots from a certain rapper, but it looks like the streets still rock with him. At least that's the case for his latest video. The CTE leader sees his single, "Me OK," banging in the streets in the Motion Family-directed video...
Action Bronson “Easy Rider”
Peter Rosenberg premiered a gem on his mixshow late on Sunday night. He played Action Bronson's Party Supplies-produced "Easy Rider" — a joint off his upcoming Mr. Wonderful. If 2014 hasn't been cutting it when it comes to hip-hop albums, it looks like Bronson's upcoming debut due later this year might be worth the wait.
A stud...
Kid Ink And Maejor Ali Hang In The Studio For “I Don’t Care” Video
Kid Ink is taking advantage of his time in the mainstream view with his numerous remixes and videos for his My Own Lane songs. This time he links back up with songwriter/composer Maejor Ali for the more introspective "I Don't Care."
Cool color hues and a spacy instrumental sets the setting for Kid Ink as he contemplates and has a smoke. The...
Listen To Fredo Santana’s ‘Walking Legend’ Mixtape
Chicago aggressor Fredo Santana hasn't been slacking after Lil Reese introduced him as a scary sight. The rhymer returns with his new mixtape, Walking Legend. He expectedly relies on visceral delivery on the new project, and he also expectedly brings some familiar faces. They inc...
Premiere: Rittz Featuring Yelawolf And Shawty Fatt “Profit”
Trends change, but one thing hip-hop always has had is a love affair with money. It makes the world go 'round and it forms the core of the hook for "Profit," Rittz's new song. Yelawolf and Shawty Fatt, two fellow southern rhymers, join him on the new cut...
Raekwon “Flawless”
If you peeped the single cover and are familiar with Raekwon's Throwback Thursdays series, you already know what time it is. The Chef brings a couple of rhymes over a Luther Vandross sample in "Flawless."
This one is particularly interesting because Raekwon chooses one of the best Vandross songs: The soulful "For You To Love...
Premiere: GoldLink “Ay Ay (Stooki Sound Remix)”
There aren't many songs and artists around that come as eccentric as GoldLink in "Ay Ay" — its accompanying video emphasizes that. The idiosyncrasies get pushed even further on U.K. producer Stooki Sound's remix. If the original felt a bit too sinful (it's kind of hard to take it out the video's booty-shakin' context after you watch it), the faster pace should make for a playlist additi
Wes James Featuring Ty Dolla $ign “Work”
Wes James is from San Diego, down with Ty Dolla $ign and has some bars. Wes James gives a sharp and smooth demonstration in a remix to "Work."
James' new song isn't defined by Ty Dolla $ign's appearance; he legitimately has something going on here...
Troy Ave “Hot N***a (Keymix)”
Say what you will about Troy Ave, but one thing that's fact is that he actively reps his city. Bobby Shmurda's "Hot Nigga" is the biggest thing popping out of Brooklyn right now, so it makes sense that the XXL Freshman hops on for the Keymix...
Listen To Bandman Kevo’s ‘Fast Life’ Mixtape
Remy Ma is free (UPDATE: Welp) and there's new heat from Chicago today? What a Thursday.
After a series of songs hinging on excess and visceral delivery, Bandman Kevo has finally dropped his Fast Life mixtape. Chicago comes strong as ZMoney, King Louie and Chief Keef land a hand here.
The 24-yea...