“Brick Flair” is another vicious heater from A$ton’s upcoming Versace Rags, produced by Joey Fatts & Leken Taylor. You didn’t know A$AP Rocky bit A$ton’s flow for “Goldie”? “Brick Flair” is getting added to the whip playlist with a sincere quickness. Hope y’all are catching on.
Death Grips’ The Money Store is one of the most exhilarating and unconventional albums in recent memory. Anyone who has caught the experimental trio’s live set can attest that they’re flipping the status quo. The group-directed video for “Hustle Bones” has weed, money, beer, and pills going through the laundry machine, an accurate visual representation of the accompanying music.
The Money Store is in stores now, and a new album is on the way.
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COMPLEX debuted “Escape To Italy,” the first listen to Frank Ocean’s cousin SK La’Flare & superproducer Michael Uzowuru‘s upcoming joint project Mark Of The Beast. Listen to “Escape to Italy” below and look for Mark Of The Beast to rattle trunks this summer.
Attention Philadelphia and surrounding region! Did you miss the first 4 Roots Picnics? Lucky for you, not all is lost. Tickets are going fast, so head over here to cop your pass for one day or for the whole weekend. Hit the jump for the full lineup, more info, and a special opportunity for our Philly-based readers.
More info, updates, etc. can be found here.
Chief Keef nabs a verse from Mr. Trap or Die himself, Young Jeezy, for his new record “Understand Me.” We saw this one coming a mile away, though.
Chief Keef – Understand Me ft. Young Jeezy
Keef has now collaborated on tracks with Jeezy, G.O.O.D. Music, Jadakiss, Riff Raff, Waka Flocka and Shawnna (If her name still means anything in 2012). Looks like this is the year of Sosa and GBE. BANG BANG!
Props to Fake Shore.
Let me introduce you to your next favorite jazz-hip hop infused quintet based out of Miami – The Politix. They just released their free debut album {po-’li-tiks} and is setting the bar pretty high for artists who strive to put out quality projects. Think of them as a more mature version of Kids These Days with sounds reminiscent to The Roots, pre-millenium. The fact that this is their first album proves that they are destined for success, especially for those of us who still appreciate that 90s rap sound. Some of the stand out tracks would be Black and Blue, Light Up, Change This, and Looking Up but to be honest, all of them have their own strengths. Don’t overlook the short instrumental interludes either, which further exemplifies their talent instead of being the usual fillers. This is an album I would have no problem paying $10 for, but as we all know in this day of age the only way to get heard is releasing free music. Alright, I’ve done enough rambling – stream and download below.
Over the last week, I’ve been listening to a lot of records produced by Corey G. and I must say that I’m thoroughly impressed. Joe Cool’s “Remedy” was his first piece of work I found myself replaying and now it’s Hardaway Smith’s “See Me Now.”
Hardaway Smith is a 19-year-old emcee from Los Angeles and he does one Hell of a job spitting over this soulful Corey G. production. If you’re feeling this one be sure to check out Corey G. and Mr. Smith’s joint project, Renaissance: Absolut, and Hardaway’s latest video, “Black Bouquet.”
Rozay shows his more sensitive side on this first preview of God Forgives & I Don’t, featuring Usher. Do you think “Touch’n You” will connect with the ladies and get those summer radio spins or is this a throwaway?
God Forgives & I Don’t in stores July 31st. Stream “Touch’n You” below:
Last week Childish Gambino teamed with Flynt Flossy & Yung Humma, now we get another unexpected collaboration from Mr. Donald Glover. “Unnecessary,” featuring TDE’s ScHoolboy Q is from Gambino’s upcoming (still untitled) new mixtape, coming soon. Stream below via the nefarious Funkmaster Flex:
Mystikal is going back into the bing today, but he took to Twitter to bring the people a new song, “Bullshit,” produced by No Limit producer KLC. Mystikal will serve 90 days for domestic abuse and drop pre-YMCMB album mixtape Origins in July. Take a listen to “Bullshit” below:
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If you still think TDE is just Kendrick Lamar by now, you’re sorely mistaken. Keeping the momentum rolling, Ab-Soul released “Control System” last week to mostly positive reviews. Features include Black Hippy/TDE members ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock & Kendrick as well as Danny Brown. Standout production from Digi+Phonics members Taebeast, Dave Free, Sounwave and more. Stream Control System below and support the New West on iTunes.
DJ Fergie Ferg did the right thing and combined two of my most visited iPod selections with this edit. On another note, Kanye West just officially announced that 2 Chainz is signed to his G.O.O.D. Music imprint. Maybe we can get an original verse on “About You,” because that track is hypnotizing and I can’t stop listening to it.
2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he’s G.O.O.D!!!!!!
— Kanye West (@kanyewest) May 11, 2012
