Danny Brown – “Detroit State of Mind” Documentary
This is an interesting little 20 minute look at the life of Danny Brown, who is one of the most interesting and profound rappers on the scene today. PitchforkTV took us into his Detroit neighborhood to meet his family, see some studio footage, and what happens when you hustle to get him to perform at... →Keep Reading
Another J. Dilla Sample Source Revealed
Bling47 and Wajeed bring us another video giving us the source behind an obscure J. Dilla beat. This one came from “The Sounds Of Love …A to ZZZ”, where a guy was playing trippy synthesizer riffs while a girl made some sexual moaning noises on top of it. According to bling47, this was an incomplete... →Keep Reading
RIP MCA – Lost Footage From The Chappelle Show
So much has been said about the life of Adam Yauch over the weekend, and I’m not sure what I could add to those touching sentiments. But one of the coolest tributes was from the co-creator of the Chappelle Show, Neal Brennan. He uploaded this “lost” footage of the Beastie Boys performing on the Brooklyn... →Keep Reading
A$AP Rocky – “Goldie” Video
Straight off of his European Tour, A$AP Rocky drops his new vid for “Goldie”. Rocky directed this one. Here’s my commentary: Visuals look good. Lay off the fur, brah. Love the titties. LiveLoveA$AP coming later this year. →Keep Reading
Ab-Soul ft. Alori Joh & JaVonte’ – “Empathy”
Ab-Soul‘s album Control System is due on May 11, 2012, and here are some more visuals to get you more pumped up for another sure to be classic Black Hippy release. Really solid r&b style production by Skhye Hutch. Also, if you missed his vid for “Pineal Gland“, here it is: →Keep Reading
Chief Keef ft. Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean – “I Don’t Like Remix”
We were trying not to post until our unannounced LAUNCH (yes, we’re moving out of BETA) on May 5th, but here is the track that the internet has been talking about for weeks. We’ll update when we find the dirty version without the DJ shouts, but for now, check it out on Youtube: EDIT: New... →Keep Reading
New Tracks: Jadakiss, Ab-Soul, Danny Brown, M.E.D., Usher
Jadakiss ft. Wale & French Montana – “Paper Tags” April 27th we’re getting a new Jadakiss mixtape, Consignment. Here’s a taste. Ab-Soul featuring ScHoolboy Q – “SOPA” Two subjects very near and dear to my heart in 2012 – internet freedom and my my love of Black Hippy music. Danny Brown – “Blunt After... →Keep Reading
Wiz Khalifa – “Work Hard Play Hard”
I really dug Wiz’s last mixtape, Taylor Allderdice, and hated his major label debut, Rolling Papers, though it was impossible to ignore the infectious hit “Black and Yellow”, which was pop music genius (at least by 2011 standards). Wiz is set to release his new record, O.N.I.F.C, on August 28th and here is a poppy... →Keep Reading
Nas – Behind the Music
Here’s the full video from Nas’ Behind the Music episode. Legendary stories about his childhood, working with Large Professor, drama with Jay Z, Tupac and more. If you’re a hip hop fan you have to check this out. →Keep Reading
A$AP Rocky – “Goldie” and Coachella Performance
New A$AP Rocky single “Goldie” produced by Hit-Boy. LongLiveA$AP is coming in July and an A$AP Mob compilation is due sometime in May. New artists, take note of how busy this guy is. This is how it’s done. Here is a video of Rocky’s saturday night Coachella set. Also, make sure you... →Keep Reading
Dr. Dre & Snoop at Coachella – FEATURING HOLOGRAM 2PAC
So by now you know that a hologram interpretation of the late 2 Pac joined Dr. Dre and Snoop’s Coachella set last night. I actually turned on the feed right before the Pac-ogram performance, and I’m glad that I did. It was truly stunning to watch. Also, creepy. It seemed like the crowd got REALLY... →Keep Reading
Theophilus London ft. A$AP Rocky – “Big Spender”
Been waiting for this one! Theophilus London and A$AP Rocky debuted this track live at SXSW and gave us some studio footage a few months ago, and now it’s finally here. It’s going to be on Theophilus’ next release, Lover’s Holiday II: Rose Island, which is out on June 15th. →Keep Reading
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