In celebration of Kevin Durant's return, Dave East releases the official video for "KD" off of his newly-released mixtape Hate Me Now. With a special appearance by DJ Drama, Dave East brings us to the courts of Dyckman where he surrounds himself with his day 1 fans and supporters.
El-P and Killer Mike of Run The Jewels discuss their most recent crowd-funded and fan-driven release "Meow The Jewels," an album created using only cat sounds drawing on the talents of star producers from around the world.
Directed/Colored by Adrian Per | @omgadrian
DP by Vinny Minton | @vinnyminton
AC by Cressanne Credo | @cressanne
Gaffed by Marlon Obrien | @krazikutz
Edited by Chaz Smedley | @chazncnd
Glam by Deuxluxe | @deuxluxe.co
Additional Grips | @crummins & Ryan Montano
What can be said about Organized Noize that isn't already evident in the legacy of their production discography? Paving the way for breakout acts like TLC, OutKast, and Goodie Mob, there's no denying Ray Murray, Rico Wade, and Sleepy Brown are the foundation of Atlanta hip hop.
On the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette, we join ONP at the iconic Stankonia Studios. While the trio came up making sample-based hip hop, they quickly learned the real secret was creating everything from scratch (not to mention those royalty checks get a little fatter). However, they welcomed our challenge with such conviction that we knew nothing less than a banger was coming out of the studio by the end of the night.
Pulling from the Four Tops, Thin Lizzy, and Millie Jackson, ONP had to eventually set the records aside because there was too much to sample. While the final result is an 808-heavy, atmospheric production stamped with the crew's signature soulful grooves, we got the sense they'll be saving this one for something special, as they quickly told their engineer to stop recording once Sleepy laid down the bassline. The records were quickly tucked away; Ray, Rico, and Sleepy smirked as if they'd stumbled upon buried treasure. Trust, a fire was sparked in the studio than night. Here's to hoping it isn't extinguished anytime soon.
Freddie Gibbs | F*ckin' Up The Count | Official Music Video
Directed, Shot, & Edited by Jonah Schwartz
Written & Conceptualized by Freddie Gibbs
Vocals by Freddie Gibbs
Produced by Boi-1da & Frank Dukes
Mixed, Mastered, Recorded & Co-produced by Sid "Speakerbomb" Miller
Creative Direction by Ben "Lambo" Lambert
Freddie GIbbs 'Shadow Of A Doubt,' Available November 20.
Anderson .Paak is steady steady cooking up that soul. In the fifth installment of his A N I M A L series, you get the complete picture of Paak as an artist from bare-bones creation to his amped up onstage persona. Scaling back on the quick, playful cuts, the shots linger much longer; the song snippets are extended; the sense of materialization is unavoidable.
The studio rat in him comes out like the occasional NYC subway rodent with the audacity to scurry on the platform instead of on the tracks. Whether AP is banging on a digital drum set while simultaneously laying down some vocals with DJ Khalil, or getting cosigns aplenty from Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Omarion, and others, it is clear that the stu is the animal’s natural habitat. With so many artists floating in and out of sessions and so many different snippets of songs, it’s unclear when and where all of this music will show up; but lawd it’s so funkin’ funky. A live performance for Revolt TV also displays his raw, beastly energy on stage for a guy on the smaller side.
The intentions behind this series were clear from the beginning: Get as many people hyped as possible for what Paak has in store. As transparent as that is, it’s pretty damn difficult to not be excited.
Tech N9ne "We Just Wanna Party" featuring Rittz and Darrein Safron
taken from the album - Strangeulation Vol. 2, in stores 11.20.2015
preorder from strangemusicinc.net for a SIGNED copy
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Tech N9ne "We Just Wanna Party" ft. Rittz & Darrein Safron
iTunes - http://apple.co/1X6J0EX
Official Hip Hop Music Video | Strange Music
Strangeulation Vol. 2 | 11.20.2015
I been appreciating music for the moment it reached my ears. That's a long time by the way. Anyhow, when I hear joints like this. It keeps that appreciation going. Shout out to everyone sharing music and making life better. Play some Hip Hop today! This probably been out, but its never to late to post.
So K. Camp is one of those cats I actually listen and ride to his music. Smooth word play and selection is always good as far as production goes. Here he gives you some of that here on the Bryson Tiller - Don't track. Let me know what you think in the comments. Happy & Safe Hump Day. "You Welcome" Coming soon!
Seems like a preview of two tracks with the melodic and wonderful sound of Doja Cat. Produced by wun two. Not sure if I should capitalize the name or nah. So I did both. Preview the music below and make sure to go to SoundCloud and Follow Dojo Cat. Worth it.
New The Cypher Effect Mic Check session featuring Alia Zin from Portland, OR. Alia stopped by Shambhala Studios during her visit to Los Angeles. She shared with us "Bloodclot", a track produced by Python
(PakkMusic Group), off her upcoming EP "Wiccan".
The RedBull Thre3style competition takes us to Tokyo, Japan. With some returning and several new competitors in 2015, the stakes are at an all time high. With RedBull Thre3style’s global reach continuously expanding, Tokyo, Japan serves as the perfect host for this year’s army of competing DJs.
Along with previous champions, DJ Jazzy Jeff chronicles this year’s event and takes us on the inside of what it takes to be a world champion.
Logic | The Making Of Like Woah | Behind The Scenes
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Two Chicago artist go in on a holy track and the results are spiritually fresh. This song was released 7 months ago, but its catching its godliness now.
Here is Chance The Rapper ft. Saba | Angels
Peace Nehruvians! What’s Up? Long time no post. I’ve been busy on the road finishing up this tour. I seriously cannot wait to get back home so I can start recording again and really drop the quake on everyone.
I’m planning on 9.7 magnitude so be on the look out. I have so many Ideas that pop up in my head I can’t wait until I can act on them at any moment. But anyway on to this track, this is an idea I had while on the road based upon the love I have for Atlanta’s past and current music scene.
I'm New York to the core but as everyone knows I’ve been exposed to & appreciate music from everywhere due to the internet. So as I was passing through the city I thought why not drop a little something while Im here! Especially since its been almost 3 years since the last visit. So here it is I hope you enjoy! Bishy in Atlanta (The Answer). - Bishop Nehru
Bishop Nehru | Bishy In Atlanta (The Answer) | Prod. by Bishop Nehru
DJ J. Hart ft. K. Sparks, AWKWORD & Shakespeare | “Love Is Better” [prod. by J. Hart (France/UK)]
Skyzoo, Rapper Big Pooh, AWKWORD & DJ Fonz Solo | “Cruel Intentions” [prod. by Jakk Wonders (South Africa)]
AWKWORD ft. Joell Ortiz, Wordsworth, Aaron Cohen & K. Sparks | “Go! (NYC RMX)” [prod. by Audible Doctor]
AWKWORD | “The Ivory Tower” [prod. by Dominant1 (Malawi)]
Praverb ft. AWKWORD, Kev Turner & DJ Grazzhoppa (Belgium) | “All A Dream” [prod. by LX Beats (Finland)]
AWKWORD | “Headlines” [prod. by Bobby Johnson]
This couple’s haunting postmortem blurs the lines between the living and the dead, and relationships everywhere in between. Sinister intentions or innocent entanglement? You decide. Phillip Chbeeb aka “Pacman” and I.aM.mE crew’s Liza Riabinina dance rendition gives us some Halloween chills.
"Pham - Movements. ft. Young Fusion, Postmortem" is an episode of DanceOn’s ARTIST REQUEST, a weekly series that pairs emerging music artists with industry-leading choreographers and dancers. This episode of ARTIST REQUEST was produced, directed and edited by T. Milly Productions.
Pham is an incredible new artist gaining momentum in the EDM scene. His Soundcloud garnered 9.8MM streams, and is just waiting to be brought to the mainstream. He has a six track EP set to release this year, and an upcoming US tour! Expect to see Pham a lot next festival season! Pham is Vietnamese and currently resides in Poland.
Phillip Chbeeb aka “Pacman”, has worked with numerous music artists including Ed Sheeran (yuup, he’s the guy from Don’t), Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber. He led I.aM.mE crew to victory on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, and was also a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance. You may have also seen Phillip’s work in the Step Up film franchise, Virgin America’s Safety Video, Microsoft Surface Commercial, Dancing with the Stars, and Cirque Du Soleil. Earlier this year, his “Subway Dance” to Elliot Moss’ Slip went viral, getting coverage from Buzzfeed to Huffington Post.
Liza Riabinina is the newest member of of I.aMmE Crew, performing and competing on Season 8 of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew (ABDC) All-Stars: Road to the VMAs
Like Artist Request? You’ll love DanceOn’s powerful rendition, “A Breakup Story” to acclaimed singer songwriter James Bay’s Let it Go. http://bit.ly/JamesBayDanceOn
Want more spooky dance videos? Spooky. Costumes. Haunting Performances. All the videos you need to get you ready for Halloween. This could be your Halloween trick-or-treat playlist! http://bit.ly/DanceOnHalloween
-CONNECT WITH THE ARTISTS-
Choreographer/Dancer - Phillip Chbeeb - @phillipchbeeb
Dancer - Liza Riabinina - @LIZA_RIABININA
Music - Pham - @whoispham
[FULL CREDITS]
Director/Editor/Producer: Tim Milgram
Concept by: Tim Milgram & Phillip Chbeeb
Cinematography by: Tim Milgram & Anthony Kimata
Choreography by: Phillip Chbeeb
Assistant Choreographer: Liza Riabinina
Performed by: Phillip Chbeeb & Liza Riabinina
Producer: Nelson Diaz
Producer: Jacob Patrick
Producer: Carly Casey (DanceOn)
Gaffer: Marc Villafan
Best Boy: Joel Bezemer
PA: EJ Smith
Music Partnerships: Erica Forster
Special thanks to Payton Manley & Naomi Duben
Get On Down Announces 20th Anniversary "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" Purple Tape Watch Box Deluxe Reissue on Cassette in collaboration with Raekwon.
Deluxe Cassette Package Celebrates Raekwon’s Classic 1995 Debut, in an initial run of 1,995 copies
Available at GetOnDown.com.
Features:
• 20th Anniversary edition released in collaboration with Raekwon, who designed the set’s look & feel
• A Purple Cassette of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is housed in a premium, “Watch Box” display case with white stitching, an embossed silver-on-black Raekwon logo, and a “The Purple Tape” silver placard on front
• Full color outer box with wrap-around original cover artwork
• Cassette only: repressing of the original famed “Purple Tape,” with full audio from 1995 album
• 118-page hardcover book, featuring lyrics to all songs and liner notes by Chris Faraone and Raekwon, plus photos and other visuals pertaining to album’s 1995 release
• Only 1,995 copies available worldwide for this 2015 Anniversary pressing
Romanian turntablist DJ Costin105 performs a routine for DJcityTV that uses Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M.," Rihanna's "B#tch Better Have My Money," and Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Got Your Money."
To celebrate the one year of anniversary of RTJ2, here's a video that encapsulates the amazing year they've had on the road. Shoutout to all the Jewel Runners for the continued support!
Footage courtesy of Pitchfork Festival, Life Is Beautiful, Bonnaroo, Rock en Seine, BBC, Red Bull, Music Midtown and our chief Director Of Photography, Victor Michael.
Chicago's very own Fury drops her Mixtape titled "The Pain" consisting of some cover and original tracks. Fury is a force to be reckoned with, stream her project below and download it at www.dropbox.com/sh/tp4qn64ds46j4l…Svxj1gtp103a?dl=0 .
Blending hip-hop, R&B, soul and melodic electronic sounds, Monte Booker highlights a percussion-heavy, sample-free sound that is unable to be imitated.
The 20-year-old producer who has been providing some of the finest instrumental backdrops for Chicago's music scene brings you the 16th installation of our White Label Series.
“While creating this White Label I was definitely influenced by lots of jazz – primarily because of how innovative it is, electronic sounds and Flying Lotus. In fact, Flying Lotus should just be a genre at this point lol.”
Monte brings a couple of new artists along with him on this installation – Ravyn Lenae and Smino are “really close friends with amazing talent” – the trio goes by "zero fatigue” and have created a collective based out of the South Side of Chicago.
Stay tuned for more timeless sounds and good vibes from Monte Booker
Music video by The Weeknd performing The Hills. (C) 2015 The Weeknd XO, Inc. Manufactured and Marketed by Republic Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
When your father is on most hip hop head’s G.O.A.T. short lists, there are easier paths in life to choose than becoming an emcee—but then again, Chris Rivers was never really into the easy path. Born in the Bronx, he lost his father, Big Pun, at age six. When the riches ran out—under circumstances that are the subject of an ongoing lawsuit—his family was plunged into poverty, living in and out of homeless shelters for a time.
Chris clearly inherited his father’s powerful intellect, and considered becoming an astronaut, but circumstances prevented him pursuing those interstellar visions. Instead, he’s pursuing the rap game in hopes of saving up 250 racks so he can purchase a ticket to the cosmos. His new mixtape, Medicated Consumption, drops today with an accompanying EP for those who want to support the kid’s outer space movements. What better time to catch up with Baby Pun? He gave us the 5 Under 5 breakdown of relevant topics, plus a bonus freestyle. Check it.
What started as a humble graffiti ‘zine in 1996 would soon grow to be one of the most trusted outlets for youth-spawned urban culture. Today, Mass Appeal is a media collective led by authentic voices and inspired minds. We are a platform for radical creatives who are transforming culture.