Sandpeople's 4/20 celebration has started early. Today OnlyOne released the 2nd installment of his collaborative project with Northern Cali-based producer Furtado Yuen (the first is available here). Vol. 2 is a brief but potent dose of OnlyOne's raw delivery over Yuen's soulful, hard-driving beats. The album is available for free (or more with the "name your own price" option) on OnlyOne's bandcamp page.
New leak from Parkay's upcoming mixtape Kush & Caviar. “Two Hour Delay” is a Chicago & West Coast connection which features Dr. Dre Protégé Slim the Mobster and is produced by One Off Music Group's Reno Navarre.
Fans of rapper Ntim, formally known as Kapusta, have another reason to party. Kapusta has officially released a hot dance single Koto Mo Shi.The star has kept fans on edge after his rebranding, when he revealed that he’s finished recording with award winner producer Kaywa.
This heartfelt song offers some insight into JellyRoll's emotional struggles with his choice of careers, dealing with fair-weather friends, shady business associates and more. The message will be on point to anyone who has been through the ringer in the music business.
Video: CallMeDrop "Slideshow Studio Interview Pt. 2"
Courtesy Dove @ Tygereye.
Today, CallMeDrop shares the second part of his in-studio interview discussing his recent project Slideshow: The Setup, which is now slated for iTunes release in May!
Audio: Marco Polo f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier "G.U.R.U."
Courtesy Matt B.
April 19th marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru and this track, “G.U.R.U.” f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier is dedicated to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music he and DJ Premier gave us. “G.U.R.U.” also serves as the lead-single from Marco Polo’s forthcoming LP, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which will be released in July 2013 on SoulSpazm Records.
“Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary G.U.R.U. of Gang Starr. I decided to this leak this record one day early to ensure DJ's and everyone can have it ready for his anniversary and it can be played tomorrow. This is one of the most important records I've ever been a part of” states Marco Polo. “Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record! We will also be premiering the "G.U.R.U." video very soon (which is directed by Todd Angkasuwan) so stay tuned. Please help share this record and celebrate the life of an artist who influenced myself and so many others in Hip-Hop and music period! R.I.P. Keith Edward Elam aka G.U.R.U. (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)!”
Da What is Hip Hop contnued this week with one of the homies from the series trailer: KJ Hines out of Texas! KJ discusses what hip hop means as a genre of music but goes beyond that to break down what the different genres really are. Are they so different? How is music similar to religion? To find out, you will have to read KJ Hine’s response to “What is Hip Hop?” right here:
Pushing the latest single from The Wonderful World Of Jermaine Liriano,Uni V Sol is tackling the adoration of the fairer sex in the somewhat movie-esque track. 'Cinematic.'
Audio: Odd Couple Feat. King L, Mikey Dollaz & Big Colour "Pink Champale"
Courtesy DJ Bombay Knox.
Up and coming Chicago producers, Odd Couple have pretty busy over the past few months working with the likes of Sasha Go Hard, Chance the Rapper, XV, and their most recent drop 'Thug Angel' by Alex Wiley. Today they drop 'Pink Champale' a Chi Town banger featuring some of the cities brightest including King L, Mikey Dollaz, Big Colour, as well as drops from DJ Victoriouz. All who are all currently contributing factors to the Drill music that's making the Chicago Hip Hop scene favorited through out the nation. The track also serves as a memoriam to Pink Champale, a tasty beverage that once was. Be on the lookout for Odd Couple's new beat tape 'Odd Couple Beat Tape Vol.1' Which is set to be released in the next month.
"Adapt" is a song about the simple fact that for something to live on, it must adapt. The same goes for the music industry. An artist can always rise, but to stay afloat, they must always evolve with the market. Such is the thin line between doing what you believe in and what expectations that may come with the endless tides.
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