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DJ Quik Delivers Another Consistent Effort On ‘The Midnight Life’
DJ Quik Delivers Another Consistent Effort On ‘The Midnight Life’
DJ Quik Delivers Another Consistent Effort On ‘The Midnight Life’
No disrespect to the self-proclaimed regulators (the late Nate Dogg and Warren G), but DJ Quik also pioneered the G-Funk sound. The Jheri-curled MC has always kept his music gangsta, while sprinkling in a bit of funk. Throughout his career, he's consistently put on for Compton (1991's "Born And Raised In Compton", 1992's "Just Like Compton"), which has led rappers like Kendrick
The Game Sounds Hungrier Than Ever On His Album ‘Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf’
The Game Sounds Hungrier Than Ever On His Album ‘Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf’
The Game Sounds Hungrier Than Ever On His Album ‘Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf’
The Game is angry— a fact he is definitely self-aware of. Surely, it has nothing to do with one-time foe Memphis Bleek, who is more than likely laying back and chilling somewhere. Ditto for Young Gunz. And after launching a very public and long-lasting “G-Unot” campaign, The Game can’t be surprised he was not asked to partake in the Gorilla Unit reunion festivities. Possibly the feeling s... Read
Flying Lotus Showcases His Sonic Palette On ‘You’re Dead!’
Flying Lotus Showcases His Sonic Palette On ‘You’re Dead!’
Flying Lotus Showcases His Sonic Palette On ‘You’re Dead!’
Exploring uncharted musical terrain is as natural to Steven Ellison, otherwise known as Flying Lotus, as his sincere awareness and appreciation for the genres and artists that have preceded him. In fact, it's that same fascination for both the history of musical trends and the possibilities of its future course, that has permitted him the continued ascension into such remote musical territory thro
Childish Gambino Reminisces About Atlanta On ‘STN MTN / Kauai’
Childish Gambino Reminisces About Atlanta On ‘STN MTN / Kauai’
Childish Gambino Reminisces About Atlanta On ‘STN MTN / Kauai’
Coming off the success of his strongest effort to date, Because The Internet, Childish Gambino unexpectedly announced his first ever DJ Drama-helmed Gangsta Grillz mixtape, STN MTN, this August. The announcement left fans wondering would Gambino drop all original material or would he rap over other peoples beats...
Tinashe’s Future Is Bright On Debut ‘Aquarius’
Tinashe’s Future Is Bright On Debut ‘Aquarius’
Tinashe’s Future Is Bright On Debut ‘Aquarius’
It’s been nearly 15 years since her unexpected death, but beloved songstress Aaliyah’s sound is more relevant than ever. Her hushed vocal style and playful treatment of topics like love and sex have once again become in vogue, thanks mainly to the influence of Toronto Tour De Force Drake, who’s taken these attributes and, combining them with spare production and witty punchlines, become one of the
Vince Staples Faces Reality On ‘Hell Can Wait’ EP
Vince Staples Faces Reality On ‘Hell Can Wait’ EP
Vince Staples Faces Reality On ‘Hell Can Wait’ EP
For little over a year, Vince Staples’ growth as a MC has been a sight to see. The Long Beach MC has always been a young rapper with talent, but it seemed something has clicked now. After a scene-stealing verse on Earl Sweatshirt's “Hive,” releasing his impressive 10-track project Shyne Coldchain Vol. 2 and two guest ...
Cam’ron Leaves Fans Wanting More On ‘1st Of The Month, Vol. 4′ EP
Cam’ron Leaves Fans Wanting More On ‘1st Of The Month, Vol. 4′ EP
Cam’ron Leaves Fans Wanting More On ‘1st Of The Month, Vol. 4′ EP
Cam’ron released the fourth installment of his monthly 1st Of The Month EPs on Oct. 1. On Vol. 4, Killa Cam gives listeners a short, but solid piece of work that touches on topics such as women (“Snapped,” “Baby Ain’t Mine,” “F*ckin' Hater”), his career (“Killa’s Cry”), and the streets (“3rd Floor Flow”). The Harlem native starts off the EP with his semi-autobiography-like trac...
Bishop Nehru And MF Doom Tap Into Their Strengths On ‘NehruvianDOOM’
Bishop Nehru And MF Doom Tap Into Their Strengths On ‘NehruvianDOOM’
Bishop Nehru And MF Doom Tap Into Their Strengths On ‘NehruvianDOOM’
The future is looking increasingly bright for New York lyricist, Bishop Nehru. At just 18 years old, Nehru has amassed an impressive catalog with his 2012-debut mixtape, Nehruvia, and last year’s follow-up, strictlyFLOWZ. Both projects were greeted with acclaim from the likes of Kendrick Lamar , as well as a simmering buzz from hip-hop’s underground landscape. However, d...
Rich Gang Lives The Exuberant Life On ‘Tha Tour Pt. 1′ Mixtape
Rich Gang Lives The Exuberant Life On ‘Tha Tour Pt. 1′ Mixtape
Rich Gang Lives The Exuberant Life On ‘Tha Tour Pt. 1′ Mixtape
When Bryan "Birdman" Williams has a vision, the probability of that vision becoming both extremely lucrative and devotedly embraced by the masses, is as sure of a thing as the magnitude of his own net worth. Within the revolving door of prosperous artists that is YMCMB, the chief visionary recently brought forth the design for a definite super group, to act as the emerging face of the lo
Snootie Wild Shows Promise On ‘Go Mode’ EP
Snootie Wild Shows Promise On ‘Go Mode’ EP
Snootie Wild Shows Promise On ‘Go Mode’ EP
Before his breakout single "Yayo", Snootie Wild had been in some unfortunate situations, as he explained in The Come Up. He had dreams of being a basketball player, but he got stabbed in the knee, which caused a setback to his pursuit of a lucrative career...
T.I. And Hustle Gang Delivers More Heat For The Streets In ‘G.D.O.D. II’ Mixtape
T.I. And Hustle Gang Delivers More Heat For The Streets In ‘G.D.O.D. II’ Mixtape
T.I. And Hustle Gang Delivers More Heat For The Streets In ‘G.D.O.D. II’ Mixtape
T.I. continues to prove that he is one of the rap game’s ultimate hustlers time and time again. The Atlanta native will return for a fifth season of his reality show, The Family Hustle. The show continues to boast high ratings as Tip juggles parenthood and his music career with his wife Tiny by his side. T.I....

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