That beat hard. Diamond in The Ruff comes through on the 27th of this month.
Shoutout to Kweli as well.
Video: Freeway & Talib Kweli In-Studio Performance
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New Music: Freeway – “Wasted”
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Philly spitter Freeway's been dealt some awfully crummy cards throughout his life and on his latest cut, "Wasted" chronicles the many trials and tribulations of substance abuse. On the track, laced by Merc Beatz, Freeway recollects the consequences of substance abuse and the effects its had on his friends and his neighborhood. Peep the new Philly Freeway joint after the jump.
New Music: Freeway & Scholito – “Biggie Freestyle”
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Over a sample of The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Hang Your Head in Shame," Freeway and Scholito exchange a bevy of bars suitable for any diehard Biggie fans' iPod. The two link up for a hot take on the vintage B.I.G. cut and the results are, to say the least, excellent. Check out Freeway and Scholito link up for "Biggie Freestyle" after the jump.
New Music: Dame Grease & King Assassin – “My Style” feat. Sheek Louch, Pusha T & Freeway
8 years ago
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Dame Grease, the producer behind the majority of DMX's It's Dark And Hell Is Hot, is teaming up with King Assassin -- whose worked with 2Pac and Ice T -- for "My Style," featuring a Sheek Louch, Pusha T, and Freeway. It's a star-studded affair that's worthy of your ears on this frigid Sunday night. Listen after the jump.
Video: Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder – “Which Side Are You On” feat. Tef Poe & Kendra Ross
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Last month, 9th Wonder and Talib Kweli -- under the pseudonym Indie 500 -- were graciously joined by West Coasters Problem and Bad Lucc. Today, they're sharing the powerful visuals from their latest track, ''Which Side Are You On'', featuring another pair of guests in Tef Poe and Kendra Ross. Furthermore, Kweli revealed the concept behind ''Which Side Are You On'', as well as it's moving video. Kweli says the song ''pays homage to those murdered by the police over the past year and those who have taken a stand'' and that the video -- which contains footage from the Ferguson Rocks and Ferguson Is Everywhere fundraiser -- features Tom Morello, Bun B, Common, Outernational, Cornel West, Pharoahe Monch, Jasiri X, M-1 of dead prez and K'Valentine all of whom ''participated in the August concerts''. You may hit the play button on ''Which Side Are You On'' after the jump.
New Music: 9th Wonder & Talib Kweli – “Pay Ya Dues” feat. Problem & Bad Lucc
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Super-producer 9th Wonder and all-around stand-up emcee Talib Kweli, better known as Indie 500, are finally sharing the first offering from their collaborative project in "Pay Ya Dues," which features a pair of West Coast rappers, Problem and Bad Lucc. No word as to when their highly-anticipated debut project will drop, but alls we know is "Pay Ya Dues" is the jam and the production, handled by The Soul Council's Eric G, is dope as hell. Go ahead and peep "Pay Ya Dues" after the jump.
New Music: Talib Kweli – “F**k the Money”
9 years ago
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Talib Kweli is looking to get your weekend started right with a new jam. The track, entitled "F**k the Money," arrives just as Talib announced the forthcoming release of an album of the same name. Talib also clarified that the album could drop at any given time -- even today. Looks like Talib is getting in on the surprise release hype! In addition, he's stated that if you head over to the site http://kweliclub.com/ and sign up, you may be receiving the new album for free. And if you're feeling the title track I don't see why you wouldn't just sign up -- new Talib is good Talib. Check out "F**k the Money" after the jump.
New Music: DJ Kay Slay – “Memories” feat. Young Buck, Freeway & Fame
9 years ago
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DJ Kay Slay has a new mixtape on the way entitled The Industry Purge and he's teasing the project with some serious heat. "Memories," a track which is set to appear on the forthcoming mixtape (dropping later tonight, so keep your ears open) features some heavy hitters in Young Buck, Freeway and Fame. In case you didn't know, that's Young Buck of G-Unit, the infamous Philly freestyle legend Freeway and one-half of the legendary M.O.P. You know, no big deal. Listen to "Memories" after the jump.
New Music: Talib Kweli – “Lord of the Light”
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HBO's series Game of Thrones is huge. Hip-hop is huge. I suppose it only makes sense that the two powerhouse cultures join forces eventually. And join forces is what HBO is offering with the second installment of their Catch the Throne mixtape series. The first track they're sharing is Talib Kweli's "Lord of the Light" which you may listen after the jump.