This morning, Yasiin Bey (a.k.a. Mos Def) unexpectedly hit us with a track he made way back in 2006 and never released till now called "The Light In Not Afraid of the Dark." The cut is produced by Kanye West, and it's exactly one of those songs that reminds you how great artists like these two are, not that we need any more reminding. Personally, it got me a little nostalgic for the old school Kanye days. Give it a listen at the link here.
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Today we’re winding down from another solid week in music. To highlight some of our favorite joints to hit the internet over the last 7 days, we’re going to come out with a new feature every Friday that showcases 10 Read more
Sean Price hits us with the visuals for his track "Bar-Barian," produced by Alchemist. The video has a strong Viking Warrior theme, which is in blunt contrast with the Alchemist's effortless and soulful beat. See for yourselves and let us know what you think. "Bar-Barian" is off Price's 2012 album Mic Tyson.Read more
Brooklyn rapper Theophilus London gives us a 30 second teaser of his upcoming single called "Rio." The song features production credits by Brooklyn instrumental collective Menahan Street Band and is looking at an April 16 release. Check it out above and make sure to come back for the full release.
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Rappers Trip and Slim, otherwise known as Square Off, come through with their newest single “24K” featuring A$AP Rocky. This song is probably most noticeable for its sample of MGMT’s “Electric Feel.” Read more
Danny Brown take cues from the trap ambassador Diplo/Major Lazer for his latest song "Express Yourself." The Trampy-produced cut is one more nod towards the electronic/trap realm by Brown who lately has been showingan affinity for thegenre. Check it out above.
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West Coast’s K. Flay links up with Danny Brown for a toned-down electro collaboration entitled “Hail Mary.” Listen and download for free at the top.
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One more track makes its way to the internet from Ghostface Killah and Adrian Young’s highly anticipated album Twelve Reason to Die. If the song title refers to what they did to the beat, I’d definitely classify this as a murder spree.
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UK producer Jewbei takes a soulful spin on Action Bronson cuts “Get Off My PP” and “Consensual Rape.” This is the second installment of a new series by the producer called Jewbei does… Jewbei previously remixed Canadian rapper Shad for the first part of the series which you can listen to at the link here. Check out "Get Off My PP" at the top and "Consensual Rape" after the jump.
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We got some fresh new Flying Lotus. "About that time // A glitch is a glitch" was first heard as a snippet during the closing credits for the Cartoon Network series "Adventure Time." FlyLo tweeted the full version of the song earlier today and can be listened to at the link above.
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Prepping for the release of his upcoming album Float, Styles P offers up the visuals for the first single off the project called “Hater Love,” featuring Sheek Louch. Lookout for Floatto hit stores April 16.
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Today we’re finally hit with Peter Rosenberg’s The New York Renaissance mixtape. The Hot 97 DJ teamed up with Ecko Unlimited to bring together some of New York’s most talented up-and-coming artists, including Joey Bada$$, ASAP Rocky, Action Bronson, Worlds Fair and The Kid Daytona. A special edition Ecko New York Renaissance T-Shirt will be available later today over at the Smoker’s Club. Download link for the mixtape is below and get the track list after the jump.
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Pheo and Lakim's newest collaboration has the smoothest and most pleasant beat for a song that's title has "Shut Up" and "N*gga" in the same line. And notice the vocal sample in this cut from the chorus in Outkast's "Rosa Parks." Can't complain at all with this release. Listen and download for free at the link above.
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Today Atu hits us with a smooth R&B jam called “Way I Feel.” You'll most likely recognize the vocals sampled in this cut from 1999 dance hit "Sexual" by Amber. Kudos go out to him for churning a club banger like "Sexual" into a silky piece of great new R&B. Peep it above.
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