The stoned pilot Curren$y is ornate casual "jumping out the Bentley in some House Shoes" convincing everyone his lyrics represent an enviable day to day style. This freestyle session is a look inside his process more than it is a formal song. Either way, it bounces. Watch after the jump.
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Video: Smoke DZA – “Hearses” Feat. Ab-Soul
Smoke and Ab come in like the harbingers of doom in "Hearses." They put the competition to rest. They cast a shadow over your dreams. In this visual aid, they also wash you of your sins before the fateful end. Check the video after the jump.
Video: Dray – “Irrelevant” Feat. Troy Ave, Uncle Murda & Cory Gunz
Newcomer Dray talks about how "irrelevant" everyone is when they try to stop his progress. Other New York rappers join him to defame the misguided back-talkers, with Cory Gunz and Troy Ave mostly carrying the team to the finish. With this bold statement on record, let's hope all of them are relevant in a year. Track after the jump.
Video: Jazmine Sullivan – “Dumb” Feat. Meek Mill
The only thing this video is missing is Meek Mill as a muppet. I'm sure he would have refused that idea in the name of keeping it "real" though. There are a lot of muppets in it anyway, and that makes an infidelity song way more weird. Take a look for yourself after the jump.
Video: Young Scooter – “What I Rap About”
There's a fine line between the sh*t you say in your raps and the sh*t you do in real life. And rappers are habitual line-steppers. Young Scooter makes no mistakes about his line, a literal one, where he only does what he raps about. Expect a song about his tooth brushing and dry cleaning pretty soon. Video after the jump.
Video: B.O.B. – “Many Rivers”
B.O.B. confront some important questions on "Many Rivers," driven by the classic Jimmy Cliff chorus in his song of the same name. In a way, No Genre Pt. 2 signifies a return to his roots as an artist, someone who's emphasizing awareness of social conditions while declaring personal freedom from them. It's the same moral barometer that helps him to sign million-dollar deals and still give us civic-minded messages. Check out the premiere on Revolt TV after the jump.
Video: Ka – “Still Heir”
Rare Brooklyn emcee Ka has released a series of videos since his shadowy debut with one of the best albums of 2012-13. This one follows in step with the others: a night-cloaked, lyric heavy street scene. One thing you can say: with all the mystery, you know what you're getting with Ka and it's inspired. View the video for "Still Heir" after the jump.
Video: Soulja Boy – “Gas In My Tank” Feat. Migos
Soulja Boy tries on an even slower flow for this song and shoots the video at his house, as if his life could be any easier/better. Lean in his cup, gas in his tank...sometimes, it's the simple things that count. Peep the HD video after the jump.
Video: Redman – “N*gga Whut”
Redman, a brick city ambassador and OG emcee, releases this black-and-white New Jersey special for his song "N*gga Whut," a testament to his staying power. Take a look after the jump.
Video: Quelle Chris, Cav, Has-Lo, Ras Kass & Apollo Brown Cypher
Truth be told, I know a few of these rap vets personally and still haven't heard verses that match these wits. Quelle Chris shines on this low-key appearance, and Ras Kass smoothly injects himself in the Greatest Freestyler conversation yet again. Clip after the jump.