ILoveMakonnen is giving Trinidad Jame$ the booster shot with his signature drone. The Atlanta artists are generating new heat with these impromptu collaborations. We also can't get enough Mak Man. Listen to the stream after the jump.
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New Music: Michael Uzowuru – “Waves” Feat. Vic Mensa
12 years ago 271,755
Michael Uzowuru has worked with Frank Ocean most notably but also turned into Vic Mensa's producer de rigeur. The young beatsmith returns with this wavy song from his new EP Pink Orchids as Vic skips over the tides. Check it after the jump.
Video: Wiz Khalifa Interview With The Breakfast Club
12 years ago 396,693
Blacc Hollywood Wiz stops in at New York's hip hop hub. He explains the musical approach (channeling Prince and MJ) as well as the weirdo element that's evolved his albums. Also, why Tyga's not on his tour. Video after the jump.
New Music: Gif – “Orangutan Bang”
12 years ago 1,968,516
Gif is a talented storyteller. His years portraying the lost voices in Every Ghetto America have culminated into these small diamonds of social commentary. This track predates several police brutality incidents, a nod to Gif's soothsaying, incisive musical style. Check the track after the jump. Read Gif's letter to the police here.
Video: Vince Staples – “Blue Suede”
12 years ago 852,489
Vince Staples with the video for his summer banger. This kid is real and makes Ice Cube and the Bomb Squad look like Disney characters. The West Coast is resurrected on his back alone. Check the video after the jump.
Video: Underachievers – Hot Box Freestyle
12 years ago 377,883
The young Brooklyn rap duo has just released their intro opus. DJ Enuff hosted them for a slew of bars upon bars. They graced the microphones in his modest studio, seeming to warm up with every kick. Check the video of their live performance after the jump.
Video: Chris Brown – Feat. Usher & Rick Ross
12 years ago 758,043
Here's purified Chris Brown, dressed in all white, bringing along Usher to enhance his heartbreak-to-make-up tropes. Calming video with all the Boyz II Men "Water Runs Dry" allusions while playing up new romance. Although it couldn't come from two less believable Romeos. Add Ross to the mix for some undeniable sleaze. Check the video after the jump.
Video: DJ Holiday Interviews ILoveMakonnen
12 years ago 6,624,189
After Drake remixed his summer heater to great success this week, Mak Man became much more popular for his catchy song "Club Going Up On A Tuesday." He showed everyone his grind is real and now DJs in Atlanta are picking up on the buzz of his pimped out song. Makonnen also explains the notorious doll head that appears in all of his videos. Watch the interview after the jump.
New Music: Gucci Vs. Guwop (Album Stream)
12 years ago 559,251
About this time last summer, Gucci was preparing yet another mixtape and the controversial statements about Nicki, Waka and Jeezy that would propel him to infamy. As unstable as his emotional state has been, he's been part of the biggest music in the twelve months since, launching Young Thug and featuring his style on every important tape. Check his latest bipolar effort after the jump.
Video: Freeway & The Jacka – “On My Toes” Feat. Dubb 20 & Fam Syrk
12 years ago 394,119
Philly soul-infused hip hop. One part desperation, one part tenacity, all parts grime. The perfect rap song for dark alleys. Check the track after the jump.