Check out the brand new single from one of the nicest up and coming MC’s in the game, NYC’s Donny Goines. This will be on his debut album, Minute After Midnight, dropping in December. Get ready.
Some simply visuals for a web video of LL’s “Mr. President” off his new album, Exit 13. Is it good? Ehh. Does LL’s rhyme style work in 2008? Ehhhhh. Do I support him making a song with at least a cursory amount of substance? Absolutely.
I don’t even hate wackness. I hate wackness that glorifies other forms of wackness. If your heart’s in the right place, I’ll let it slide all day.
Brand new visuals for “New Shades” from New Jack Hustle (Newman of Giant Panda & Shawn Jackson) off their Soundcheck album for your viewing pleasure. Don’t forget to peep their last piece too, which currently holds the title of “dopest video for a song that’s not even on the album.” I’ll post up my full interview with the homies later this evening. Soundcheck in stores tomorrow!
This is my ish right now and since I’m going to play it on Sound Session tonight, I thought I’d post up the video. Yeah, I’m late on it, but sometimes it takes a second for international hip-hop to catch on in the States. Shad is dope as hell though, so better late than never!
Even though this song is about 2 years old (I even put it on Vol. 6 of my old mixtapes, download it!), it’s just as relevant on the day of the final presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. What it all boils down to is ridiculously simple.
The policies and beliefs that George Bush and the Republicans put forth the last 8 years have brought this country to its lowest point in any of our lifetimes. We’re fighting 2 unwinnable wars, witnessing an economic meltdown, feeling the effects of environmental destruction, adding an extra digit on to the National Debt Clock, and leaving millions of children behind in our educational system. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL @ anyone who voted for Bush. I hope you’re proud of what you helped accomplish. Can anyone honestly take pride in voting for the worst president of all-time?
Don’t make the same mistake again. John McCain wants to continue Bush’s work, but it’s time for a change. Watch the debate this evening and vote Obama on November 4th. “For our kids’ kids.”
New video for Tip’s “Move,” directed by the uber-busy Rik Cordero. So let me get this straight: by filming a simple clip based on a style 25 years old (“I wanna rock with youuuuuu”), Rik and Tip made a better video than 95% of what rappers are dropping? Artists on majors need to step their game up and try something different, even if it’s a nod to the past like “Move.” Good ish.
Swiped from 2DopeBoyz.
This has been in the works forever, so I’m glad to see the super dope video for U-N-I‘s “Soul Hop” finally drop. Not only did it take the net by storm, but it was officially added to MTVu on Monday and will be getting lots of love on the MTV Networks. The homies Thurz & Y-O are doing big things! Couldn’t happen to nicer dudes or doper artists. Be on the lookout for The Love Supreme EP dropping soon…
Dope new video for the lead single from Murs‘ latest album, Murs For President, which is in stores now. I hate when I get chased by acrobatic parkour experts wearing gimp masks too. But on the serious tip:
“I coulda done a Nas and screamed “hip-hop is dead”/
I got up off my ass and I did something instead/
Signed with the devil, brought the scene up a level/
Killed the beast from within, I’m a born again rebel”
That sums up Sound Session perfectly. I’ve always said that we’re like Neo operating within the Matrix.
Anyway, Murs will be here in Seattle on Saturday for a show with Kidz In The Hall at Nectar. Before that, I’ll be linking up with him…any questions y’all want me to ask?
Video courtesy of OnSmash.
Love it, especially because it’s open to so much interpretation. Thoughts? Ready for 808’s and Heartbreak, or are you scared?
Swiped from Tunj.
I was just talking to Jay Bird about this video at Jake One’s release party on Monday night, and lo and behold, here it is. Slug and Ant never disappoint and this clip for “You” off their last album, When Life Gives You Lemons, Paint That Sh*t Gold, is no different. I didn’t know this, but according to Jay Bird, that “fingerboarding” stuff is actually a legit activity. It looks pretty dope, but I don’t think I’d want to spend my time practicing “fingerboarding.” Maybe that’s just me.
Cop that Atmos! Cop that Jake One! RSE/206 connect all day.