Daily Archives: May 22, 2013

As promised, Taylor Gang’s second man in line Chevy Woods blesses us with some new music today, leaking a laid-back cut called “Where I’m From” just because he felt like it was the right thing to do. [...]

Well that was quick! Following reports that Drake would be executive producing a posthumous Aaliyah record and unveiling a song featuring the late R&B idol, this brand new cut titled “Enough Said” produced by Noah “40″ Shebib has hit the web. [...]

Are you ready for a dose of hi-tek soul? Fat Freddy’s Drop is bringing their unique blend of reggae, soul and dub on a well overdue European Tour. Even seven years after its release the Wellington, New Zealand hailing band’s 2005 debut album, Based On A True Story, still has songs on regular rotation in [...]

Among a crop of classic rock talent, lead by bands like The Black Keys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Sabbath, and even more indie/alternative acts like Toro Y Moi, The Weeknd and Santigold, stood Chief Keef‘s name, rooted on Chicago’s Lollapalooza 2012 line-up, sticking out like a sore thumb. But that doesn’t mean the [...]

Where there’s Rick Ross there will always be someone close by holding a camera, shooting visuals for Rozay’s consistant vlog assault on the internets. For the fifth installment of his God Forgives, I Don’t series, the MMG capo is followed by ShutahFilms as he captures yet another glimpse into Ross’ whirlwind promo run for his latest LP. [...]

I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice and I’ll say it again… Curren$y Hot Spitta is one of the hardest working emcees in Hip Hop. Besides spending no less than three quarters of the year on the road spreading the good word (and as well as good weed) to his Jet Lifers, Spitta is pretty much guaranteed to [...]

Frank Ocean may have only just wrapped up his channel ORANGE tour on Wednesday (August 1st) in Detroit, but on Saturday (August 4th), he was due to play across Lake Michigan at Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival. Quickly becoming one of the hottest live acts in the business, Frankie put on another brilliant live show, and [...]

Swedish outfit Little Dragon – like a handful of other acts including The Weeknd, MGMT and Florence and the Machine – faced a hectic multi-tour schedule this weekend. Following an appearance at L.A.’s Hard Summer on Friday night (August 3rd), and with sets at the Osheaga Festival in Montreal and Lollapalooza in Chicago in consecutive [...]

Mac Miller isn’t the only high profile rapper in the legal firing line. Game has been sued for unauthorised use of the “Skate On” beat, found on his recent California Republic mixtape. According to TMZ, the track’s producer, Infamous, has filed a $100,000 lawsuit against the Compton native. [...]

Bad Boy met YMCMB back in January when street rap fixture Red Café enlisted the rapid-firing bars of Cory Gunz for “Brinks Truck,” taken from his Hells Kitchen mixtape. With a slight delay of seven months, this cut finally gets its official visuals, thanks to director Joe Puma. [...]