Mixtape: L.E.P Bogus Boys – Don’t Feed Da Killaz Vol. 3
Chicago is home to plenty of gangsters and killers, those hungry enough to feed themselves and made sure they constantly stay that way. After cutting through plenty of verses throughout the year for fellow Midwest murderer Freddie Gibbs, the L.E.P Bogus Boys continue their mission to bring uncut gangsta rap music back to the masses [...]
Talib Kweli – 1st Time (f. Consequence)
Talib’s been busy preparing for the Year of the Blacksmith Community mixtape and here’s the first leak from the tape. Also, Kweli’s going to be in Houston on the Fall Film & Arts Celebration (flyer here) at the University of St. Thomas from November 5th through the 6th so be in attendance to have a [...]
Nicki Minaj – Roman’s Revenge (f. Eminem)
Slim Shady digs himself out of the grave while Roman Zolanski pulls out the “Supa Dupa Lemonade” flow and abuses it to the point where it looks like Drake didn’t do it enough. Pink Friday drops November 22nd and down below – the deluxe edition of the tracklisting. DOWNLOAD: Nicki Minaj – Roman’s Revenge (f. [...]
Thurogood Wordsmith – A.M. (prod. Cristolph of The Niceguys)
Isn’t it nice to see the city come together for a little work? One of the go-to producers inside of The Niceguys camp lends Thuro an absolute gem. When he’s not acting like Bobby Jones on the links, Thuro’s busy serving real life reality rap for the good people. The Appetizer is coming soon. DOWNLOAD: [...]
J. Cole – I’m Coming Home
Reference track for Diddy’s Last Train to Paris. DOWNLOAD: J. Cole – I’m Coming Home
Kanye West – The Joy (f. Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield & KiD CuDi)
For this week’s G.O.O.D. Friday entry, Kanye pulls a sample from Curtis Mayfield’s “The Makings of You” (hence his inclusion in the features) along with the good slow bop of Pete Rock with small hints of Charlie Wilson. Laid back and monumental as it can be, you might want to sit this near the top [...]
Video: Phil Ade – Toast 2 Life (f. Kevin Ross)
Sean Garrett – Feel Love (f. J. Cole)
Swap Drake for J. Cole and you have the official version of this record. Obvious ladies reach but we know Cole knows how to work some bars for the other side of the rib. DOWNLOAD: Sean Garrett – Feel Love (f. J. Cole) | Mediafire PROPS: Papa Smirf
Artwork: Curren$y – Pilot Talk 2
Looks a little like Midnight In The Garden of Good & Evil doesn’t it? The busiest music day of the year (November 23rd) will also be for the pilots. RELATED: Curren$y – Pilot Talk 2 (Trailer)
Live Performance: L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Lust For Life
Is there a way XXL can recognize groups for their upcoming freshman issue? If so, I nominate the duo from the Chi. Don’t Feed The Killaz 3 drops on Sunday, make sure your costumes come equipped with the tape in hand.
