The rumour mill has been in over-drive since yesterday, following reports that Jay Electronica and stic.man, of famed political hip-hop group dead prez, ghostwrote a portion of Nas’ 2008 album, Untitled. However, both emcees have come to God’s Son’s aid, and denied the claims. Jay Electronica took to Twitter to share his words. [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
Music News
To coincide with the announcement of its release date, Ruby Hornet and MTV 2 Sucker Free present the latest cut from their Closed Sessions Vol. 2 compilation, out August 30th. Following the contribution heard from Wu Gambino Raekwon, G.O.O.D. Music‘s CyHi The Prynce lends some guest verses to the album, recorded on a trip to [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
New Music
With her Soul and Hip Hop inspired debut album, Perfectly Imperfect, solidly making it’s mark on the US charts and critics alike, emerging singer-songwriter Elle Varner‘s come a long way since penning her first song ten years ago at the age of 13 – and SoulCulture TV recently sat down with the R&B songstress in [...]
Wasn’t it just last month when Lil Wayne announced plans to release a fourth installment of his well-received DJ Drama-hosted Dedication mixtape series? Well, while most of us were impatiently awaiting the project’s arrival today (August 15th), per Weezy’s statement to Drama earlier this month, Young Money president Mack Maine announced a delay in the [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
Music News
Nicki Minaj, Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea may demand the attention when it comes to female rappers, but Brooklyn’s Nina B is just as nice on the mic. For her latest track, she’s constructed a dangerous lyrical concoction, adding expert wordsmith and fellow BK rep Skyzoo, and Warner Bros./Vice Records’ newest pick up Action Bronson [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
New Music
Barely a month since the release of their self-titled debut project, TNGHT, the formation of electronic wunderkids Hudson Mohawke and Lunice, bring forth a whole new batch of bangers. Having previously aired on BBC Radio last week, the pair present a full, uncensored version of their ‘Mission Statement Mix’, a 28-track collection of both original [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
Mixes
Freshly unveiled by the MMG boss Rick Ross is the official allstar remix of the Beat Billionaire produced “Bag Of Money” from Maybach Music Group’s Self Made Vol 2 compilation album. [...]
August 15, 2012
Verse
New Music
Pusha T isn’t the only high profile feature on Alley Boy‘s upcoming mixtape, The Gift of Discernment. After pairing with the Clipse/G.O.O.D. Music rapper to proclaim “your favourite rapper’s a damn lie” on “Your Favorite Rapper“, the streetwise ATLien recruits wider South (Mississippi to be exact) for his latest leak. Over a chiming, bass-heavy instrumental, [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
New Music
With Homeboy Sandman’s long-awaited debut album, First of a Living Breed, now scheduled for a September 18th arrival, and its first single, the Oddisee-produced “Watchu Want From Me?“, available to stream, Stones Throw release this mini-documentary on the acclaimed Queens-bred emcee entitled FOUNDation. [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
Documentaries, Music
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga‘s friendship has blossomed quickly. Although rumours of a potential Kendrick, Gaga and Eminem collaboration entitled “Street Lights” were nixed, two-thirds of that tandem will be making music together, specifically for the Black Hippy emcee’s forthcoming debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city. Taking to Twitter earlier today, Gaga confirmed that she [...]
August 15, 2012
Andy Bustard
Music News