Brown Bag AllStars J57 and Koncept are back with the visuals for “Pulp Fiction”, a song off J57′s upcoming 2057 EP. “Pulp Fiction” comes not too long after the free release of Koncept’s superb “Aspirations”, also featuring J57′s production. Be on the lookout for more from these exciting artists in the near future, as 2057 and another EP titled The Ports drop May 22nd at J57music.com. Check out the visuals for “Pulp Fiction” below.
Toronto MC KDB dropped off another visual from his latest project Within The Solace called “Sunfire”. The track is produced by St.Peter with blaring horns, soulful sample chops and insightful lyrics this song is a welcomed change of pace from some of today’s synth pop rap. Check out the video below and let us know what you think in the comments section.
Swizz Beats and A$AP Rocky teamed up for the visuals for Street Knock, Swizz’ latest “Monster Monday” single. The track is off Swizz Beats upcoming mixtape, Limitless, which has no firm date as of yet. Both go in on this banger, so dont sleep. Video is available below.
Orlando rapper Goose just dropped the visuals for “Changes”, produced by TapeDeckEra and featuring the fellow Orlando-based soul band The Medley. “Changes” is the first single off Goose’s upcoming mixtape, Inebriated. On “Changes”, Goose vents about unexpected changes to even the best-laid plans. The Medley’s hook absolutely completes the song, tying together Goose’s verses and TapeDeckEra’s production perfectly. Check out the visuals for “Changes” below.
May 10th is the day Lecrae’s latest mixtape, “Church Clothes” drops. Till then, we have the visuals for the self-titled track to tide us over. If you’re unfamiliar with Lecrae you may remember seeing him in the 2011 BET Cypher. If not, props from the likes of Kendrick Lamar & Sway should be enough to convince you. I expect big things from the mixtape from what I’ve heard of the Houston native & check back for the mixtape May 10th. Check the video!
Kendrick Lamar caught up with Yaya Martinez last week for an interview to talk about various topics including his thoughts on the Tupac hologram, his creative styles as a rapper, the Black Hippy movement and his love for women. They also talk about one of Kendrick’s more interesting songs to date, “Cartoon & Cereal”. Peep the video below and if you haven’t already, make sure to check out the amazing interview with Kendrick and The Come Up Show from last year.
“I had a great in depth conversation with Kendrick about how he felt once he saw the Tupac Hologram at Coachella, his official album title, the pressures of being passed the West Coast torch from Snoop Dogg, his creation process and many layers as an artist when it comes to Cartoon & Cereal, Black Hippy, and more.”
“Welcome to that epic side, where demons do the electric slide/ Sittin back, reflecting why my angels do they best to hide [...] I’m trying to build Heaven on Earth, I’ll observe it through that joy and pain…”
ANTHM just dropped the visuals for “Fortuna” today, the intro track off his upcoming Joy & Pain EP. I’m definitely excited for Joy & Pain, after discovering ANTHM’s dope When We Were Kings mixtape not too long ago. On “Fortuna”, ANTHM showcases his introspective side over strings-driven production. Check out the visuals for “Fortuna” below, and be on the lookout for Joy & Pain in the future.
Today is going to be huge for Meek Mill fans as his highly anticipated Dreamchasers 2 is dropping later today. This morning he gives us the visual to the intro off the mixtape, and as you’ll see he without a doubt goes off on this one! Check back later today for the mixtape as soon as it drops & till then enjoy the video!
UPDATE: Dreamchasers 2 is now available here
Dopeness! This track and video came out in 2010, but Ski Beatz just uploaded the visuals to his YouTube so I thought I’d give it some shine. Ski Beatz, the producer behind much of Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, linked up with the artist formerly known as Mos Def for “Cream Of The Planet”. Yasiin sounds like his Ecstatic self here, and Ski lays down some absolutely smooth, jazzy production. Hip-hop needs more of this! Check out the visuals for “Cream Of The Planet” below.
Ahh, the corner store: the classic hip-hop video locale. Dom O Briggs and ScienZe teamed up for “Dope & Doper”, and just dropped the visuals today. H2 provides some funky production for the two to let loose over. The Always Inspire(d) EP is available now, you can check it out and download it here. Check out the video for “Dope & Doper” below.
Earlier this week JD Era held a private listening session at the ICEH2O Canada headquarters in Toronto for his No Handouts mixtape. At the session the people at Royalty Radio caught up with Era for an interview. Check it out below and if you’re still sleeping on this dude, wake up and download No Handouts!
Ice H2O x BMMG recording artist, JD Era hosts a listening party for his mixtape, No Handouts which dropped April 16 2012. Check out this exclusive ROYALTY RADIO interview with JD Era highlighting his experience on the Unexpected Victory tour with Raekwon and of course his newly released mixtape, No Handouts including production and collaborations, not to mention his success in showcasing a broad spectrum of Canada’s talent. JD Era’s success is not just about hip-hop in Canada, this proves to the world that Canada’s got music!
