Australian dance music artist Jerome Blaze presents his latest single “Lone Pine,” an energetic and dynamic song with highs and lows that takes listeners on a roller coaster ride of sound and emotion. With profound drops and peaceful breakdowns this song has a little of everything. We’re looking forward to more from the 16 year old Jerome Blazé.
Colorado veteran producer Kid Hum has been doing his thing for years, here’s his latest installment, “Blizzard Blue,” a holiday themed project just in time for the winter. This dope instrumental/remix album sounds like The Ruff Draft meets Thes One’s Lifestyle Marketing with a christmas twist. Perfect to vibe out and smoke to while staying in the holiday spirit. Enjoy!
Upcoming Chicago Hip-Hop artist Picaso Swag makes music for “people struggling with life, society and mundane reality itself”. His new track “Rich In a Couple of Months” is a modern hustlers anthem on a hard hitting trap beat courtesy of Supa Wayne. Check it out!
Up and coming DJ/Producer DJ Marc D delivers his anticipated single “Get Money,” a fun and catchy golden era style track featuring fellow East Coaster artist Ceasar Live Soul. The video was filmed on location in Philadelphia and features landmarks around the city. Check out “Get Money” and be on the lookout for “No Red Tape,” the full length project from DJ Mark D and Ceaser Live Soul coming soon!
The title pretty much sums this one up, but its funny any time anyone tries dabs for the first time, especially when it’s comedians. Watch Kanisha Buss and DoBoy, along with the help of Slink Johnson, smoke dabs for the first time.
Kriss Kyle is one of the most unique and creative BMX riders of all time. His latest work, Kaleidoscope, is an amazing collaboration with Red Bull that features Kriss in an ever changing and colorful BMX obstacle course that creates optical illusions and surprises at every turn. Surprisingly, there is no CGI used to create this masterpiece of both film and action sports nicely wrapped in Redbull corporate sponsorship. Give it a watch, or two.
Pusha T is having a great week. Fresh off the heels of the announcement that he is officially the new President of G.O.O.D music earlier this week, Pusha delivers “Untouchable,” the first single off of his long awaited King Push album. Push goes in with heavy metaphors on this Timbaland produced banger, enjoy!
20 years deep and Atmosphere still doesn’t disappoint. This new cut featuring Aesop Rock and Blueprint embodies the classic Rhymesayers sound with heartfelt verses over a melancholy beat courtesy of G Koop, with cuts from Pain Ole Bill. Check out the newest track from the RSE crew, and look out for all three artists performing together on December 4th at the Target Center for the Rhymesayers 20th Anniversary Concert in Minneapolis.
Kid Ink continues to drop huge radio hits left and right with impressive consistency, but its been a while since we’ve heard this more raw version of the LA rapper. Ink still has it though, he’s got some dope bars in this recent freestyle on a track produced by The Mekanics & CJ. Enjoy!
Washington DC’s rising star Goldlink has been making waves in the underground for a while now, but he’s on the cusp of rising to the next level after appearing in XXL’s freshmen class earlier this year. The young artist has officially defined his sound with his debut album After That We Didn’t Talk.” In the future soul vein explored by others like Chance The Rapper and Skizzy Mars, Goldlink has made his mark with a great project. Check it out for free on Spotify and look out for Goldlink in a city near you!
We’ve been fans of Anderson .Paak ever since we first heard him on Tokimonsta’s ‘Realla’ a few years back. Earlier this year his involvement in Dr. Dre’s Compton album cast Anderson even further into the national spotlight where it looks like he’ll be staying for a while. This new collab with Schoolboy Q is yet another dope release from the rising artist. Check out “Am I Wrong” and look out for more from Anderson .Paak in the near future.
There’s been a lot of talk about the increasing violence in the Chicago area these last few years, and Spike Lee has been on the ground working on his latest film, “Chi-Raq.” After a long wait, the trailer is finally here! The controversial film features appearances from the likes of Dave Chappelle, Wesley Snipes and Jennifer Hudson amongst others. Check it out and stay tuned for the feature film set for release in theaters on December 4th, 2015
We’re a few days late with this one, but its worth the late post. RL Grime is back with the 4th installment of his annual Halloween Mix, always one of our favorites each year. Check out the mix for a great blend of Trap, Hip Hop, Hardstyle and more, complete with drops from Hannibal Buress, and of cours R.L. Stine.
2015 has been good for Chicago’s Vic Mensa. Ever since his guest appearance on Kanye West’s “Wolves,” we’ve been seeing more and more from the young spitter. Vic has transformed a lot as his mainstream appeal has grown, but he’s remained as prolific as ever. Check out his latest effort on his new freestyle called “Married to the King.”