Brian Josephs
Chance The Rapper And The Social Experiment “Home Studio (Back Up In This B**ch)”
Even in times of social distress, Chance The Rapper is still all about the good vibes. That continues today with another joint featuring The Social Experiment entitled, "Home Studio (Back Up In This Bitch)" (although Chance never really quite left this bitch this year)...
Maino And Uncle Murda Are Fed Up With Police Brutality In “Hands Up” Video
It's 2014, and law enforcement still hasn't it gotten it quite right when it comes to protecting and serving. Maino and Uncle Murda pay tribute to Mike Brown and Eric Garner with a video for "Hands Up." The clip features the two rappers protesting and witnessing injustices that still shouldn't be occurring...
Key Wane Featuring Ty Dolla $ign “Same N***a”
More Ty Dolla $ign! After presenting the video to "Stand For," the singer guests on the slower paced "Same Nigga." Key Wane uses the same sample from collaborator Big Sean's "I Don'T Fuck With You" for a slow afternoon burner of a song. The rubbery synths add a bit of effervescence to the track, so it's not a total downer...
Smoke DZA “F**k Denim & Supply”
Contrary to popular belief, it's not all about cocaine and baking soda. People wear clothes, and some have bad experiences getting clothes. Enter Smoke DZA, who apparently did not have a good shopping weekend.
Smoke DZA jacked the "CoCo" beat to rant about his run-in with Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply. It...
Trey Songz And Nicki Minaj Get Interactive For The “Touchin, Lovin'” Video
The video for Trey Songz's "Touchin, Lovin" begins with the words, "To Explore Trey's Fantasies," on the screen. So you know some sinning is about to go down. There's a twist this time, however. Instead of watching him gallivant in his perfect body, Trey Songz offers an interactive experience where you can pick which girl he gets to hook up with...
Ty Dolla $ign Gets Airheaded In “Stand For” Video
The "Paranoid" wave has been over, so it's time for Ty Dolla $ign to get started on his next move. "Stand For" is a breezy single with the potential to catch on, so it makes sense Dolla $ign is putting a video behind it. He's pretty creative when it comes to visuals, and this one is no different...
Shy Glizzy “What U Talkin Bout”
Shy Glizzy nasally turn-up is back just in time for the weekend. The DMV rapper is prepping the Law 3, and he's dropped a track that hinges on being lawless. "Bitch nigga we not beefing or your family won't be eating," Shy Glizzy raps in "What U Talkin Bout...
Gucci Mane Featuring Rich The Kid And OG Maco “Lowest”
Fact: Even though he's incarcerated, Gucci Mane is always with us. His output has remained steady, but "Lowest" featuring Rich The Kid and OG Maco is one of the more quality songs to drop during his prison sentence. Gucci Mane manages put on for Atlanta while reviving the futile #FreeGuwop campaign...
Michael Uzowuru Featuring Vic Mensa And Donnie Trumpet “April 13th”
Vic Mensa experimental tendencies are still here as he takes a side step from house to indulge in something more serene. The XXL Freshman joined frequent collaborator Mihael Uzowuru and Donnie Trumpet for "April 13th" — a previously unreleased track. Spri...
Mark Ronson Featuring Mystikal “Feel Right”
You want to know how much times have changed? The man who made "Shake Ya Ass" is doing straight-up funk numbers on Saturday Night Live. Mystikal's naturally frenetic presence always has had a funky quality, but now we're not just tracing the dots...
Kirko Bangz And Migos Floss In “Got It On Me” Video
Kirko Bangz's debut album is nowhere in sight but...Oh look! It's Migos. The Atlanta trio joins Kirko Bangz in the video for "Got It On Me." Of course, the "It" refers to riches, and the video mostly focuses on that as if the hook ("I got it on me, I got it me...
Ghostface Killah Featuring AZ “Blood In The Streets”
36 Seasons is coming out during the most stacked month of the year. Ghostface Killah isn't swtiching up too much to match the competition. He invites underrated rhymer AZ to "bring it back to the blocks off of New Lots" in "Blood In The Streets...