Common’s Nobody’s Smiling is soon to be released. “The Neighborhood” follows a familiar series of Common tropes: poems about his romance with the ghetto, fables about street heroes and villains, an R&B singer in the mix. This is a terrific indication that Rashid is back to his roots as the capital-C Conscious rapper, and will save the truly sweet stuff for the next project.
New Music: Common – “The Neighborhood” Feat. Lil Herb & Cocaine 80s
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8/30 “New Music Friday”
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Featuring SiR, Lil Tecca, Common, Joell Ortiz, & Alchemist.
New Music: G Herbo – “Retro Flow”
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Chicago rapper G Herbo -- formerly Lil Herb -- reunites with producer DJ L for "Retro Flow," a track hinting at his come-up with fellow sparring partner Lil Bibby. Hot off the release of the excellent Ballin Like I'm Kobe mixtape, Herbo goes straight for the gut on his latest offering. Check out G Herbo's "Retro Flow" after the jump.
New Music: Chief Keef – “Faneto (Remix)” feat. Lil Bibby, Lil Herb & King Louie
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Video: Lil Herb – “Computers Freestyle”
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Despite GS9's Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel being locked up on various charges that hasn't stopped the streets from showing their support and love via freestyles/remixes. And while "Hot N***a" has been freestyled/remixed to death Lil Herb goes the other route by freestyling over "Computers" their lesser known single. Check out the visuals after the jump.
#ThrowbackThursday: 25 Old School Hip-Hop Pics of the Week #5
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Stream Royce da 5’9″ & DJ Premier’s PRhyme Album Now
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Royce da 5'9" and DJ Premier have been keeping busy for the last few months, working on the release of their collaborative album PRhyme. The tandem of Royce and Premo have teased a few tracks, including the intro cut and "Courtesy" as well as the visuals for "U Loopz." The project is duo out December 9th but you're in luck as they've made it available for stream via NPR right now. PRhyme features guest spots from artists the likes of Schoolboy Q, Mac Miller, Common, Killer Mike, and Jay Electronica. Peep the stream after the jump.
New Music: Common – “Trouble In the Water” Feat. Malik Yusef, Kumasi, Aaron Fresh, Choklate, & Laci Kay
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The socially conscious Common has teamed up with HOME for his new song, "Trouble In the Water," which also features Malik Yusef, Kumasi, Aaron Fresh, Choklate, and Laci Kay. The track is to help raise awareness and bring attention about climate change and the "expand the climate movement." Listen after the jump.
Video: Lil Herb – “Fight or Flight” (Remix) Feat. Common & Chance the Rapper
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Chi-Town what up?! Three of the finest rappers out of the Windy City join forces on one solid track. Lil Herb's Welcome to Fazoland gets a facelift with Common and Chance the Rapper jumping on the remix. Peep the visuals after the jump.