So there's this dude out in Florida whose worth a listen. B. Small is a pretty young producer, but has serious potential. Small produced his first mixtape, Weekend After Next, last year. What the debut lacked in lyricism was defintiely made up with production. Last I heard, Small has been working with a diverse catalog of emcees on his new tape, due some time this year. I'm looking forward to hearing it and will be sure to post it when it's released. Download the entire album below.
I don't think anyone would contest Pharoahe Monch's claim that "The Black Keys got so much soul." Truth is The Keys got more than "so much soul," dude's are drenched in soul. Proof you may ask? Perhaps, the fact that they've already released a hip hop album featuring the likes of Mos Def and GZA. Or if that doesn't suffice just listen to "Tighten Up" produced by DJ Danger Mouse. Off of their new album Brothers, this joint will definitely get you singing. In lieu of Brothers' May 18 release, The Black Keys will also be taking their soulful music on the road.Check the single below. Tour dates and video for Blakroc's "Aint Nothing Like You" after the jump.
For those of you who don't know Nardwuar, he's a wacky interviewer from Vancouver, BC. When Nardwuar interviews artists, he does massive amounts of research hoping to surprise the interviewee with inane information from their past. You can see Nardwuar at his finest when interviewing N.E.R.D. As seen in past interviews, Snoop Dogg is obviously a fan of the interviewer. The west coast rapper recently had some time to catch up with Nardwuar following his show in Vancouver. Check the video above.
Tokyo Police Club will be dropping their sophomore LP, Champ, June 8th. In lieu of its release, the band will spend most of the summer on a tour bus opening for Passion Pit. They will also make stops at Bonnaroo and Coachella. Listen and download the first single "Breakneck Speed" below. Tour dates after the jump.
It's been pretty difficult choosing Big Sur Sunday playlists. I've always tried to make it a diverse catalog of songs from various house/electronic subgenres. Basically, I never wanted to make the list too party or too chill like most blogs do. This week however may not be the best example of that. I would say its a little banger heavy. I mean tis the season, wouldn't you say? Nevertheless, this Big Sur Sunday is still guaranteed to get you listening, bobbing and most importantly dancing. Individual downloads and zip download below. Stream the tracks at the bottom of the post.
Nas and Damian Marley's much anticipated collaboration album, Distant Relatives, drops May 25th. Recently, the duo have had shows at SXSW and the Ultra Music Festival. In this video the two talk about SXSW, their album, and K'naan.
Phil Ade is an up and coming rapper from Maryland. He's part of the DMV's 368 Music Group. Last December, he released his mixtape Starting On JV. Dude cuts hard over some unconventional samples. The video for the tapes single, "Hollywood", has been featured throughout the hip hop blogosphere and on BET. A talented up and comer, I'm looking forward to seeing this dude evolve. Mixtape download link below and video after the jump.
Video for Miss Erykah Badu's "Windowsill" was just released. You can check it at her site. Interestingly, it was inspired by Matt and Kim's fantastic video for "Lessons Learned" (featured above). Lesson learned from this music video reimagining: With the use of some Zapruderesque special effects, the completely absurd can easily be transformed to the politically conscious. It is nevertheless a dope video.
So the XXL Freshman Class of 2009 have shown up - Cudi, Asher, Wale, B.o.B. There are however a few dudes that have still yet to bloom. Charles Hamilton is one of those dudes. He picked up a lot of shit for one of his previous mixtapes. and was thus dropped from Interscope. This one on the other hand is controversy-free and a straight banger. Below is a download to both Paranoialty, my favorite track from the album, and the full mixtape, The Binge Volume 3: Charles Hamilton's Last Mixtape. Also, after the jump is a hilarious clip that highlights the hip hop communities hate for Hamilton.
Noteworthy Tracks: Japanislike, Prada Body Bag, Paranoialty,
The legendary Chi-Town rapper announced today via twitter that he is currently working on a soon to be released mixtape. We're interested in hearing what his next releases will sound like. Hopefully, nothing like the songs off of Universal Mind Control. Stay tuned, we'll be sure to post the tape as soon as its released.
Diggy is back. In this video, just like in his recently released track, kid's flow is on point. Over Nas' "Made You Look" beat, tracks's pretty impressive..
This is an interview Thehiphopchronicle did with B.O.B., aka Bobby Ray, while he was in London. Bobby discusses his album cover, features on the album, production on the album, and his first time meeting various hip-hop superstars.
We've all been waiting for Lupe's Lasers. As tracks are slowly leaked, we have yet to get an official release date. Below is a little something to fill that Lupe void in all your lives. Downloads to "I'm Beaming" and "I'm Beamin' feat. Jay-Z & Pharrell (Austin! White Remix) (10')" below.
As you all probably know, Broken Social Scene's "World Sick" was released a month or so ago. My reaction to listening to the song revealed what I like to think of as a BSS rule of thumb. Never listen to a single BSS track without having already listened to the entire album. While I was totally feeling "World Sick", the track also felt a bit incomplete. BSS, more than any other band, can only be fully appreciated in full albums. Their albums are indeed aural rollercoaster rides consisting of grand horn orchestrations and chaotic guitar solos. This week BSS has released two more tracks, "Forced to Love" and "All to All", available for download via their site. Personally, I won't be purchasing or listening to the tracks. Instead, I'll be patiently waiting Foreginveness Rock Record's May 4th release. Peep the tracks below.
Puma announced the release of new colorways to their Puma Classic line. The purple/yellow and orange/white kicks are being released March 27 exclusively through Hanon.
Lupe was featured on Last Call with Carson Daly recently and spoke about his involvement in Summit On The Summit. Lupe also talks discusses his efforts to gain relief for Haiti following the earthquake.
Diggy Simmons, son of Rev. Run, just signed to Atlantic Records. "Come To Rock" is his first release. Surprisingly, kids got flow. Diggy definitely has potential. Especially, when considering the kids 15. Download below.
Check Cudi's video to "Soundtrack To My Life"directed by Jason Goldwatch. The video is a compilation of clips from his most recent tour. As the cudder would say, "so dope."
Here's the latest leak off of Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon's collaboration album Wu Massacre. The final verse (Meth's verse) is the highlight of the track so don't be quick to hit the next button. The album is scheduled to drop March 30. The video to their track "Our Dreams" is after the jump. Download link below.
Shout out to Youraudiofix for the track and the video.
Bling and Beatniks is back. This week's post includes tracks featuring Cudi, Snoop, The Postal Service, Breakbot and The Beatles. Individual track downloads below.
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The Warm-Up - DJ M.A.F.
That Tree (The Soundmen Remix) - Snoop Dogg featuring Kid Cudi
Nuthin' But A Journal Thang (The Hood Internet) - Dr. Dre vs Class Actress
A Cholo You Know (The White Panda) - Two Door Cinema Club vs Down aka Kilo
The 420 Anthem - S & A Dime
Tik Tok (Objective One's Babebot Mash Up) - Ke$ha vs. Breakbot
A remix to B.o.B's fresh single "Nothing on You" just hit the web. Featuring fellow Atlantan Big Boi, the track is definitely worth a download. Catch B.o.b's debut album, B.o.B Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray, in stores April 27. Also, word just out (via twitter) that Big Boi will be releasing his much-anticipated album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty on Def Jam. Download below.
This week's Big Sur Sunday is a diverse one. It includes an enjoyable blend of both new and old progressive, dubstep and electro house tunes that will surely satisfy your musical appetite. Below are links to individual downloads and zip file.
GQ is featuring a series of blog posts titled Soul Searching. The posts, documenting the history of various iconic kicks, are written by corporate sneakerhead Sky Gellatly. The first sneaker featured is Converse's Chuck Taylor. Pretty cool blog. I'll be sure to post these as they come out.
As we all know, New York has always had a special place in it's heart for hip hop. It is in fact the birthplace and has homed acts like Pac, Notorious and Jigga. Unfortunately, NY hasn't produced too many greats in recent years. Instead, Chicago has emerged as a new wave Hip Hop mecca. Mainstream acts such as Common, Rhymefest, Kanye and Lupe all hail from the windy city (Not to mention indie hipsters Kid Sister, Flosstradamus and the Cool Kids). Trackstar the DJ juxtaposes two of each city's best on his new mixtape: From Marcy to Madison St: Jay-Z vs Lupe Fiasco. The album is basically a lyrical highlight reel reminding the listener how great these two emcees actually are. Download link below.
Introducing Beatniks and Bling's "Bling and Beatnicks." The weekly post will include a list of fresh remixes and mashups of popular songs. There are only so many times you can listen to the same song so head over to the site every Wednesday and get your dosage of remixed hits.
This week's post includes mixes of Passion Pit, Drake, Gorillaz, Dwight Schrute and, courtesy of themusiciv, a mix including the classic Notorious BIG and the classical Bocelli. Links to individual songs and zipfile below.
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So there's this dude out in Florida whose worth a listen. B. Small is a pretty young producer, but has serious potential. Small produced his first mixtape, Weekend After Next, last year. What the debut lacked in lyricism was defintiely made up with production. Last I heard, Small has been working with a diverse catalog of emcees on his new tape, due some time this year. I'm looking forward to hearing it and will be sure to post it when it's released. Download the entire album below.
I don't think anyone would contest Pharoahe Monch's claim that "The Black Keys got so much soul." Truth is The Keys got more than "so much soul," dude's are drenched in soul. Proof you may ask? Perhaps, the fact that they've already released a hip hop album featuring the likes of Mos Def and GZA. Or if that doesn't suffice just listen to "Tighten Up" produced by DJ Danger Mouse. Off of their new album Brothers, this joint will definitely get you singing. In lieu of Brothers' May 18 release, The Black Keys will also be taking their soulful music on the road. Check the single below. Tour dates and video for Blakroc's "Aint Nothing Like You" after the jump.
Phil Ade is an up and coming rapper from Maryland. He's part of the DMV's 368 Music Group. Last December, he released his mixtape Starting On JV. Dude cuts hard over some unconventional samples. The video for the tapes single, "Hollywood", has been featured throughout the hip hop blogosphere and on BET. A talented up and comer, I'm looking forward to seeing this dude evolve. Mixtape download link below and video after the jump.
So the XXL Freshman Class of 2009 have shown up - Cudi, Asher, Wale, B.o.B. There are however a few dudes that have still yet to bloom. Charles Hamilton is one of those dudes. He picked up a lot of shit for one of his previous mixtapes. and was thus dropped from Interscope. This one on the other hand is controversy-free and a straight banger. Below is a download to both Paranoialty, my favorite track from the album, and the full mixtape, The Binge Volume 3: Charles Hamilton's Last Mixtape. Also, after the jump is a hilarious clip that highlights the hip hop communities hate for Hamilton. 
The legendary Chi-Town rapper announced today via twitter that he is currently working on a soon to be released mixtape. We're interested in hearing what his next releases will sound like. Hopefully, nothing like the songs off of Universal Mind Control. Stay tuned, we'll be sure to post the tape as soon as its released. 
Interested in pop-cultural allusions, somewhat clever wordplay, many a marijuana reference? Check Asher's newest tape, Seared Foie Gras. Download below.
GQ is featuring a series of blog posts titled Soul Searching. The posts, documenting the history of various iconic kicks, are written by corporate sneakerhead Sky Gellatly. The first sneaker featured is Converse's Chuck Taylor. Pretty cool blog. I'll be sure to post these as they come out.
