Eric Diep
Universal Music Group Re-Signs Noizy Cricket!! Imprint To An Extension
LeRoy Benros’ Noizy Cricket!! imprint has re-signed his label to an extension under Universal Music Group.
Benros’ label, in conjunction with Sarah Stennett’s Turnfirst Records, will work together to create a platform to develop artists before they sign to a major label. Noizy Cricket!! ...
Yo Gotti’s ‘I Am’ Cracks Top Ten In This Week’s Album Sales (11/27/2013)
Eminem reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Billboard Top 200 charts. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 lands back at the top, while Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP moves down to No. 7. That wasn’t the only rap album in the top 10 as Yo Gotti’s I Am sold over 40,000 copies in the first week. Meanwhile, Drake...
Ranking Jeezy’s Mixtapes From Worst To Best
Young Jeezy made ends meet moving another type of weight. He was relentless on the streets, making the transition from drug-dealing narrator to one of hip-hop’s biggest names on the corporate level. Through his grind, Jeezy served the block with a string of pre-album mixtapes that established him as a hometown hero. The ...
Starlito Releases New Album, ‘Fried Turkey’
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Starlito drops his latest solo project Fried Turkey. As a bonus, the Nashville rapper also let loose alternative versions of “Ain’t Going Back” and “The D.U.I. Song (s),” which now features Young Buck and Danny Brown. Check it out below.
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The Break Presents: FatKidsBrotha
The ATL collective Two-9 has all types of pockets of talent. Meet FatKidsBrotha, who are a duo of 20-somethings that have made some noise for their mixtape Eastside Paradise II. Come jump right in.
Standout: "Pusha"
Also check out: "Last Two Orgy"
And: "Miloh Smith"
Name: FatKidsBrotha (@DavEofFKB & @LIGHTSKINMAC11)
Ages: Dav.E (...
Migos “Ran Up The Money”
Migos keep their fire brightly lit by dropping more tracks off their forthcoming mixtape, Y.R.N. 2. Produced by Phenom Da Don and DeeMoney, the track easily stands out as another cohesive effort. You can stream the track above.
Previously: Migos Step Up Their Game On “Emmitt Smith”
Previously: A$AP Ferg Featuring Shabba Ranks, Busta Rhymes & Migos “Shabba (Remix)”
Raekwon Featuring Melanie Fiona And Assassin “Soundboy Kill It”
Raekwon released “Soundboy Kill It” earlier this year and he decided to update it with Assassin. The single will be available for purchase on December 10 via iTunes. His new album Fly International Luxurious Art drops next year....
Chinx Steps Out Of French Montana’s Shadow
Hip-hop has had its share of protégés who turn into full-blown rap stars—Jay Z and Kanye West, Birdman and Lil Wayne and A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg have all played the role of the mentor and mentee in recent years. The results are often successful, giving the hungry up-and-coming rapper their platform to shine. Sometimes, they se...
Lil Bibby Featuring Lil Herb And Lil Durk “Lettin’ Up”
Lil Bibby gathers his homie Lil Herb and Def Jam’s own Lil Durk for “Lettin’ Up.” While this track is set to appear on We Mean Biz Compilation Vol. 1, Bibby is going to put out his highly anticipated mixtape Free Crack on November 29. Stay tuned....
Mack Wilds Featuring Ludacris “Own It (Remix)”
Mack Wilds is gaining traction for his new R&B and pop flavored single “Own It.” With remixes by Rick Ross and Joell Ortiz already on the rap blogs, Ludacris decides to take a stab at it with his signature rhymes. It’s good to hear Luda back on his grind again. Check it out abo...
Elzhi “Can’t Lose”
Elzhi keeps letting go music in support of his new album. “Can’t Lose” follows the release of “Pressure,” which was another track to build anticipation, as well as hold fans over. There are about nine more days on his Kickstarter, so head over to Elzhi’s page if you want to lend a helping hand....
Rich Homie Quan Releases New Mixtape, ‘I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In’
Rich Homie Quan sticks to his promise of releasing new material this week. I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In is 17 tracks long and features the likes of Problem, Birdman and Young Thug. There’s an ode to his favorite crew called “CASH Money,” as well as “Get TF Out My Face” that has the potential to top his viral hit "Some Type Of Way." You can also expect the ret...