The kick and the snap on this one makes it the ideal blend of ATL crunk and Bay Area bounce. This duo could put out an album of only these and we’d be cool. Rich Homie is a revivalist in this unique way, finding a groove where his melodies fit and sticking to it. Check the fraternity stepper inspired video after the jump.
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As if this headline weren’t ridiculous enough, watch the footage of Donald Glover a.k.a. Childish Gambino acting…well, childish. This is all part of a performance meant to hype a crowd in Sydney, Australia and to live precisely in a moment. But, the actor-turned-rapper is often so caught up in his own internet self-awareness (i.e. titling last year’s proper debut Because The Internet) that it’s hard to believe this was all spontaneous. What does he stand to gain from name-dropping? Check the video after the jump.
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The King-in-waiting shows us where he might fit on the urban radio carousel, after years of stamping music with his ATL style. It almost mirrors a B.o.B. approach, using space better and a soothing R&B refrain from Rico Love. Bang this in the whip is the message. Audio after the jump.
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From Retro Hash, here is a hippie Asher Roth with a soul infusion from ZZ Ward. This is a better look for him than the smug frat boy ethos of “I Love College” and that era. The grainy filter and hazy images give light to already sparkling harmonies in a full musical experience unlike AR’s previous stuff. Check it out after the jump.
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Azealia arrives with her exact rhyme matches over electronic dance music. As she states, it’s a cheeky style and only a morsel of what her extended mixes are. What a tease. Check the track after the jump.
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Like a dad with weekend rights, he hasn’t left the kids for long. Joey Bada$$ provides some more hype for his upcoming album debut after two years of touring his mixtape. Tim Westwood lets him flex over this summer’s standout tracks. Video after the jump.
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Dilla heir Black Milk releases this new joint showing versatility — his best asset — by ripping this funky, 70s-drenched bass-slapping beat. Check the track after the jump.
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The gangster pain on this one is true Mak man style and the instrumental is extra wavy, trippy. Give a listen after the jump.
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Donwill drops off this loopy, heartbreak track. Great production and feel to the Cincy native’s ode to recollection and lost nights celebrating. Check the track after the jump.
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Cormega and Large Professor teamed up for Mega Philosophy, a kind of manifesto on the music today and the wheres, whys, and hows of its significance. “Industry” in particular is a great lead-off to these themes, both praising the genre for its ascendant ethos and offering some criticism of its contradictions. H/t to Drew Millard at Noisey for putting the light on this.
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Freeway & the Jacka are the latest in a duo series the Philly gangster rapper has formed. His works with JakeOne and Girl Talk, respectively, were solid. Of course his State Property team were the best almost-legends that never were. “Cherry Pie” features Gibbs and singer Jynx trotting through broken ghettoes, singing a hustler song through smoke plumes. Check it after the jump. H/t Miss Info.
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Neako appears from the acid-scape with this trailer for “I Am Very Very Lonely,” maybe a break-up song but also maybe a comment on generational loneliness. Either way, this is an explicit but SFW video. Check it after the jump.
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Dang. All right. I woke up to this. It’s the cover art for Nicki’s new single “Anaconda.” To be clear, we’d never see this on Beyonce’s Instagram and it’s not because Bey has more respect for herself than Nicki does. The Young Money Queen is feeling that pressure to stay in her Starship. Explore the issue after the jump.
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The rapper formerly known as Common Sense is no longer common. He’s on his dime album, recruits young upstarts like Vince Staples to keep him “real,” and gets burn on the late night circuit like he’s a Roots member. Check the video of his performance last night after the jump.
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Think of the Strip Club All Stars in rap music. Got some dollar-sign rap names in your head yet? Ok. Now put them all on the best booty tune of the summer. I present to you “She Twerkin” remix. Rock your fists in the air. Hit your nay nay. It’s whatever with this banger. Check the track after the jump.
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