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Yo Gotti Featuring Chris Echols “Lay It Down”
Yo Gotti lets loose a track that was cut from his album I Am. Produced by The Maven Boys and Megaman, Gotti talks about the real soldiers from the streets, notably incarcerated superstar Lil Boosie. The Memphis rapper also speaks on his own personal experiences with the law, pinpointing members of his crew who stuck with him...
Ace Hood Releases New Mixtape, ‘Starvation III’
Coming off his album Trials & Tribulations, Ace Hood feeds his core fans once again with the third edition of Starvation. The 15-track tape gathers the usual crew (Mavado, Vado) and some faces behind the boards (Reazy Renegade, Dim Beats). Ch...
Plies Releases New Mixtape, ‘Da Last Real Nigga Left’
Plies shows he’s the last man standing in his latest mixtape. After dropping a number of preview records, the Atlantic Records rapper drops Da Last Real Nigga Left. The 22-track tape contains production by DJ Mustard, Zaytoven, League of Starz and more, while guest features include Problem, Young Scooter, Tyga, Shy Glizzy, to name a few.
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Wink Loc Featuring Jeezy And Jigg “Want Me Dead”
Wink Loc links up with Jeezy and Jigg for “Want Me Dead.” The track is made for the streets, as the song contains three verses that are pretty menacing and echoes the feelings of nightmares. It all comes together with T-Minu’s dark production. “Want Me Dead” w...
Logic Says No I.D. Is Like Yoda
Last year, Logic graced XXL’s Freshman cover and many fans seemed to question who he was. The Maryland MC was unknown to some, but quickly became a household name in a matter of months. After reaching the milestone of becoming a Freshman, something he’d been dreaming about since 2010, he has released the impressive Young Sinatra: Welcome To Forever mixtape, signed a deal with Def Jam and toured wi
Bizzy Crook Thinks He’s “Genghis Khan” In Latest Video
Miami’s own Bizzy Crook has made a name for himself off the strength of his 84 mixtape. The former Break artist continues his relentless release of videos with “Genghis Khan.” In the video, Bizzy shows off why he’s a “fucking bad man” by partying with pretty women and riding in nice cars. Later on that night, he wines and ...
ScHoolboy Q Is Surrounded By Pretty Women In “Man Of The Year” Video
Directed by TDE's own Dave Free, Scott Fleishman and Fredo Tovar, ScHoolboy Q heads to an isolated island inhabited by sexy women for his “Man Of The Year” video. Oxymoron is dropping on Feb. 25.
The Break Presents: Lightshow
After generating a buzz from his Life Sentence 2 mixtape, the Washington D.C. MC is on course to open doors for his city. If you’ve been sleeping, check out why Lightshow is considered next up.
Standout: "Came A Long Way"
Also check out: "Let's Talk About It"
And: "Myself" featuring Big Shaad
Name: Lightshow
Age: 22
Hometown: Washington, DC
I grew up listening to: Nas
Logic Reveals More Album Details, Says He Wouldn’t Put Eminem On It
Logic is hard at work on his Def Jam yet-to-be-titled debut, scheduled to release in 2014.
Back in May, the Maryland MC signed a deal with Def Jam on the heels of getting placed in the 2013 XXL Freshman class. Since then, he’s been focused on delivering an album that’ll get his buzz up even more. Besides ha...
T-Pain Wants Andre 3000, Rihanna And More On “Up Down (Remix)”
T-Pain’s “Up Down (Do This All Day)” has rejuvenated his career. The song has been making its way up on the Billboard charts, and now Pain is prepping to deliver a huge remix.
Pain previewed a new beat to the DJ Mustard-produced track on Instagram. Shortly after th...
Common, “Work Out” (Originally Published December/January 2012)
With almost 20 years in the game, Common has carved out a unique niche for himself: the MC's MC whose stardom has eclipsed his music.
Words: Ben Detrick
Photos: Steven Taylor
ON A SUNNY OCTOBER DAY, COMMON ROLLS UP TO CHICAGO’S WEST LOOP ATHLETIC CLUB TO SHOOT HOOPS. HE L...
Grafh Featuring Styles P And Loaded Lux “Zip Em Up”
Grafh takes it back to underground hip-hop with his new single featuring Styles P and Loaded Lux. The battle rap specialists do their thing on the gritty instrumental. The track will appear on Grafh’s Pain Killers Reloaded.