Mixtape: Chip Tha Ripper – Gift Raps
I think we all know why we’re here. Cleveland’s favorite smoking son returns with a new EP produced solely by Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids. With Karmaloop & illRoots holding the tape down & world approved “Light One Up” featured, I’m certain this will satisfy many who’ve been longing for more raps from Chip [...]
Blood Type – Thanksgiving (f. Kendrick Lamar & Ghostwridah)
Coming from the bottom and positioning for greatness is the arduous task all take a gander at the moment they leave the womb. Blood Type as a group have already discovered that their dreams don’t involve 9-to-5s. On “Thanksgiving” which the group’s said to be their last leak before Two Weeks Notice, everything comes full [...]
Rapper’s Rant W/ Jon Dope
Rapper’s are known for voicing their opinions, this is no secret. One thing I don’t like as a rapper, is when in an interview situation, I have to stick with whatever the interviewer asks. I can’t just go, and speak freely on any subject I want. So, I’ve decided to start a new weekly article [...]
Event Recap: S.P.E.A.K. 3 at Mango’s
So last Saturday was the 3rd speak event, the night featured a new format to the previous two speak shows, and at a new venue. Mango’s was the home of Speak 3 and the host/house DJ of the night was no one else but Fat Tony. The night started with Tony playing some classic rap [...]
Rumors: Kanye West x SXSW?
Earlier today, @SXSWPartyList tweeted this Youtube clip about the VEVO Party Station party on March 19th. The ending chords are an obvious dead giveaway to Kanye West’s “Runaway” track. With Yeezy last performing at SXSW in 2009 (sort of kick starting hip-hop’s newfound obsession with the yearly music festival in Austin, Texas), does this mean [...]
Jay-Von – In My Thoughts
Reunions can either lead to better work or the possibility of things going sour. After listening to the winds for quite sometime around town, the small crew that was bubbling on a few radars is coming back together. While Dot Com was on the verge before the three chief members (Lil James, Jay-Von & Young [...]
According to Donald Sterling, Black History Month’s In March
Can you shake your head at this or can you chalk it up to Donald Sterling being Donald Sterling? After all, this is the same man who heckled Baron Davis when he still was on the Clippers and about a week ago decided to send him to Cleveland for his troubles. Yes, Sterling’s that cruel. [...]
Jhene Aiko – Hoe (f. Miguel)
Top Dawg Entertainment’s leading hook lady has her own project dropping on March 16th entitled .sailing soul(s). and the first leak from the project might be a little tongue in cheek. Aiko’s never been one to hold her tongue and her songbird voice has captured many ears with her poignancy. “Hoe” featuring Cali native Miguel [...]
Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Heat Up
The last time we left Count & Moonie and their documented life as Low End Professionals, they were in Miami getting some sun. Here, the two gentlemen stick to the streets and will be among many taking center stage at SXSW in three weeks time. We must commend the love of the Air Jordan II [...]
Video: Ty-REAL – Gold
The way Ty-REAL’s living at this point, I’m pretty sure you would swallow a couple of jealousy pills in order to try and attain the life. In the clip for “Gold” the latest cut from his egoOVERDOSE Ty brings out everybody and everything for a house party to end all house parties. Rich Ghetto Kids [...]
