YPC (Young Paper Chasers) Records releases the Intro, a video introducing Melvin Ingram as a Hip-Hop artist. Many recognize Melvin as a linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. Melvin is taking his rap career just as serious as football and will be releasing From Nothing To Something, his anticipated mixtape later this month. Follow @MelvinIngram for updates.
Pittsburg’s own Owey is returns today with his latest single. Produced by Stevie B and Yace, Owey delivers “Testimony” – a brief yet powerful introspective-type track detailing his dedication to his family, the game, and living an honest life. With this as a little taste of what’s to come, we hope we get more from Owey in the near future. For now, take a listen to his new work while we wait.
Matter Ov Fact and EP have been known to don black coats to represent their lifestyle. This way of life entails making the most out of available resources, no matter how limited they may seem. The group unveiled a new video for a track they call “Scintilla” a little bit ago and the new visual invites viewers to the duo’s world. Orange County, NY isn’t known by many and that’s why the group takes pride in what they call “Parts Unknown.” The “Parts Unknown” has its highlights and The Doppelgangaz make sure to document them. They show love to the sick sculptures of Storm King, the view of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and what screams “unknown” like an undisclosed cornfield? And of course, a Doppelgangaz video won’t be complete without Big Josh’s suave dance moves—enjoy!
Chicago based duo, Nex2Kin today dropped their newest single Damn that S### (produced by Great Lakez). The single is also featured on the group’s upcoming mixtape “Cheeks and Drinks,” which is set to be released late this summer. The upcoming project “Cheeks and Drinks” is mastered by Paris Bueller and produced by his team of BandKamp Muzik Group producers. “Cheeks and Drinks” includes features from artists Scotty ATL, Young Lyxx, Derty Harry on Daily, Prophet Jewel, Vince Blak and Black da Don.
Hype Pacino got a lot of hype going on right now, and this time he returns with a Drumma Boy feature on the production. “Dis IS 4 U” fans. Drumma Boy produces Hype Pacino’s “Dis Is 4 U” featuring Fletcher off Hype’s latest mixtape “Real R&B Muzik: Racks and Blow.” The tape also features Young Scooter, Young Dolph, Zaytoven, and more. Listen and download the explicit & radio versions of “Dis Is 4 U” below:
XXL just recently announced the 2015 Freshman class, featuring rising stars like of Dej Loaf, Vince Staples, and Kidd Kidd. The Freshman list is always the subject of heated debate about what artists should or should not have made the roster, especially now in the digital age where Reddit and the like have flipped the concept of “opinions being like a#######” to a lucrative business. But one thing that is not subject to opinion is that up-and-coming emcees pine for a chance to be featured in the class. Vision The Kid, like his name implies, has a vision to one day penetrate the masses with his music.
Vision the Kid’s debut album, Lost Summer, lasted over 10 weeks on the College Media Journal’s Hip Hop charts, peaking at the #12 position. The latest Ep, BrokenRadioLove, also appeared in CMJ’s Hip Hop charts, cracking into the top 40 for multiple Weeks. Vision the Kid’s debut music video, “Lost Summer,” is featured on MTV.com, along with an MTV artist page. His music has been featured on MTV’s The Real World and E! Network’s Kourtney & Kim Take Miami. In 2013, Vision the Kid was voted Best Local Rapper in the Minneapolis publication Vita.mn.
Despite being born and raised in Minneapolis, a city with no strong ties to Hip Hop, VTK grew up like many emcees adoring the multitude of masterpieces released in the 90’s like Mobb Deep’s The Infamous or Nas’ Illmatic . Nowadays, there is not only an influx of retro sneakers, but Hip Hop as well. Artists like Joey Bada$$, Logic, Action Bronson and Kendrick Lamar have proved that creativity and poetical lyricism is far from dead.
While not yet as widely known as the aforementioned artists, VTK’s music is laced in similar ambitions, especially with his new mixtape from appropriately titled Golden Era. According to VTK: “This is my homage to the Hip Hop I grew up with, the Hip Hop that made me love Hip Hop. Salute to all the 90s heads.”
Not many emcees trying to stimulate buzz by taking on the daunting task of rhyming over ingenious Large Professor and DJ Premier instrumentals, but along with Noam The Drummer mixing the tracks, VTK displays a breadth of lyricism not typically witnessed by Top 40 radio artists. To further illustrate, Pete Rock’s brilliant “T.R.O.Y” beat is difficult to rhyme over because attention tends to focus on the gravitational pull of the songs themselves instead of the emcee, but But the most remarkable aspect of VTK’s approach is his versatility. Regardless of the structure of the legendary sonics at play, the emcee is able to adapt with various flow patterns. Many rappers reply on a singular cadence that is masked by catchy beats, but VTK accelerates and decelerates in deliberate fashion.
If you’re tired of hearing the same old s### (excuse my language) on the radio, download a stream of VTK’s Golden Era via Bandcamp, where you can name your own price.
http://visionthekid.bandcamp.com/album/golden-era
As always, if you like what you hear, track Vision The Kid’s movements on the interwebs:
Music video links:
Devil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl4Cj_Ns9d8
Rose in the Valley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74yZyjCzbdA
Live From the Midwest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-KaJkrlysE
Lost Summer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amUnYN0Z0xg
Websites/Social Media:
http://visionthekid.com
http://facebook.com/visionthekid
http://twitter.com/visionthekid
http://youtube.com/visionthekid
http://visionthekid.bandcamp.com
http://soundcloud.com/visionthekid http://www.mtv.com/artists/vision-the-kid http://www.reverbnation.com/visionthekid
http://beeasymusic.com
Big Sean told the students at his old high school that if they achieved high scores on their ACT exam, he would gift them with their own recording studio. He kept his promise and with help from adidas he recently unveiled the 784-square foot Sean Anderson Studio of Infinite Possibilities at Cass Technical High School.
“I can’t believe I used to rap at the lunch tables, slang my CD’s in the hallways, and fast forward less than 10 years later I’m opening up my own recording studio at my old High School Cass Tech for the students! This brings me tears of Joy! Thank u for making this happen,” he wrote on Instagram.
Watch the D-Town rep talk about giving back to his alma mater and his new Kanye West and John Legend-assisted single, “One Man Can Change the World,” which is dedicated to his grandmother, below.
Showing no signs of slowing up, Trouble drops the highly anticipated #ZayDidIt mixtape AND the visual for the banger “Ready” on the same day.
Taking a no-nonsense approach to his rap career, Trouble uses Zaytoven’s trap production in a way reminiscent of Zone 6 heavyweight Gucci Mane. With 2 more projects scheduled for release and multiple videos in production, it looks like we’re gonna have to get used to Trouble. He’s not leaving anything to chance. Instead, Trouble has chosen to rely on a killer work ethic, stellar talent and his warrior’s heart to prove to the people that he has something to say that is DEFINITELY worth listening to!
#ZayDidIt is available online everywhere (Datpiff, LiveMixtapes, Spinrilla, MyMixtapez, etc.).
Watch Trouble’s latest video “Ready” below:
The friend of an accused murderer has been charged by police after after she put out a lit cigarette in a female TV reporter’s face.
Atmostphere performs “Yesterday” at his Soundset 2015. Just in time for Father’s Day, Atmosphere recalls seeing someone that looked like his father but wasn’t. While he thinks about the past and his Dad, Atmosphere finds perspective on his loss. via SKEETV
With the release of his three latest tracks via DJ Booth, Toronto singer/songwriter Pluto is ready to take the next step. Yet unlike much of his most recent music which is a markedly darker take on R&B that has drawn comparisons to Frank Ocean and The Weeknd, his latest track “East End Of Things” has a decidedly trap feel, one that is sure to get listeners moving this summer. The singer draws inspiration from his city, and he is now ready to soar to the top of the R&B genre. With the successful release of his EP Jessica, Pluto had the city’s attention; now, the rest of the world is listening. Take a listen below!
Adrian Younge and Ghostface Killah are currently working on the sequel to Twelve Reasons To Die. Today, the duo delivers a brand new single Let The Record Spin featuring The Chef. Album set to hit shelves everywhere July 10th.
Ms. One (Georgia Anne Muldrow) recently released Fantastic Voyage, a new, 19 track album and your new soundtrack for the summer.
For Fantastic Voyage, Ms. One has recruited the likes of Riff Raff McGriff, Oh No, Ian Kamau as well as fellow SomeOthaShip members Declaime (co-founder) Wildchild, Ill Camille & more, creating the perfect seasonal soundtrack over SomeOthaShip Connect’s trademark fonky beats!
Miguel‘s third studio album Wildheart is set to hit the streets June 30th. Today, he decides to unveil the official tracklist for the upcoming project, which can be seen down below.
1. A Beautiful Exit
2. Exit
3. The Valley
4. Coffee
5. NWA (Feat. Kurupt)
6. Waves
7. Whats Normal Anyway
8. Hollywood Dreams
9. Destinado A Morir
10. …goingtohell
11. Flesh
12. Leaves
13. Face The Sun (Feat. Lenny Kravitz)
Photo by Jessy Figuccio
Over the weekend, Hip-Hop legend Erick Sermon linked up with Sheek Louch and Joell Ortiz in the Bronx to shoot the music video for his new single, “Make Room”. The trio shot several performance scenes together in an old railroad yard in the historic South Bronx. The gritty location fit perfectly with the NY feel of the record which was produced by Erick Sermon.
“I wanted emcees that were going to represent. Sheek Louch did one of the best verses of his career,” said Sermon. “It showcases them and it showcases NY and it’s a big record. You can’t front on this. The beats, the rhymes the chorus, its a NY Hip Hop record.”
Comedian Jack Thriller from MTV’s Wild ‘N Out was spotted at the video shoot chatting with Erick Sermon. Sermon also had his DEF RUGS on hand for the video shoot, showcasing a custom made logo for D Block, Slaughter House and Erick Sermon.
“Make Room” is the first single off of Erick Sermon’s upcoming solo album, E.S.P. which will be available in August. “Make Room” is currently available on iTunes.
Check out more photos from the video shoot below. Photos by Jessy Figuccio.
Fat Trel recently dropped his brand new mixtape titled Georgetown. Here’s one of the standout tracks BRRRR featuring Wale and Ricky Rozay. Produced by Cool & Dre.
Photo by J. Countess FilmMagic Getty Images
For the first time it seems like Beyonce’s extreme fans, known as the Beyhive, may have been divided. Beyonce appeared on Good Morning America to announce that she’s going vegan and wants you to be vegan, too. The problem is this wasn’t new news, and her fans must have been expecting a new baby, business venture, or a new album as all were not supportive. Some left emojis of pizza and chicken under her Instagram photos, while her supporters went with vegetable emojis.
Podgy Smith drops another heater “West Hollywood” produced by Cash Jordan as he gears up for the release of “Moments”.
