Rap

Film Noir has been taking over 2015. If you’re not familiar with the collective, it’s about time you stop sleeping. The crew features some of the hottest new producers out including BNJMN, Krs., oshi, Medasin, Alexander Lewis & more. Their latest release is a perfect introduction to what they are about. ‘What I Like’ comes from BNJMN, Krs. & DutchBoy. The track…

Medasin just doesn’t let up. After blowing our minds with The Pink Polo EP, he blessed IshDARR with the stunning production on ‘Sugar’ and got gritty on ‘Got That’. Keeping the incredible momentum rolling, Medasin flips Gramatik’s ‘Native Son’. Long gone are the mellowed funky feels of the original. The rework goes straight to the streets centering the track around…

Lupe Fiasco just dropped a surprise EP or mixtape or whatever you wanna call it. The 6 track SoundCloud playlist features all new music and each track is pretty impressive with regard to Lupe’s bars. The kid has always been good with piecing words together and his experience in rap shines through on these tracks. Addressing social and political issues…

“Escuchela…la ciudad respirando” the opening sample of Blackstar’s ‘Repiration’ translates to “Listen to it, the city breathing”.  A perfect sample for a track that so perfectly captures the feeling of city life. Mos deliver the first verse giving listeners a strong visual of NYC laced with political commentary and intelligent metaphors, “The shiny Apple is bruised but sweet and if you choose…

Goldlink and Louie Lastic showcased their chemistry on The God Complex with tracks like ‘Planet Paradise’ and ‘Bedtime Story’. Today they’re back together for the smooth groove ‘Movin On’. The track has a futuristic bounce, with an 80’s influenced sound. The production evokes images of white linen, bikinis, sandy beaches, palm trees and clear ocean water. Goldlink raps about circumnavigating the…

No Lac Lac on this joint, rather Big K.R.I.T. brings out his classic Monte Carlo for a spin. ’86’ is a down south banger for the whip which features amazing guitar rifts and a classic bass line. This is one for the road so put the windows down and turn the music up when you ride out to this joint.

Young trap god Rickyxsan just dropped a 5 track EP packed with all the new trap you’ll need for the next little bit. Though Rickyxsan stated he’s been holding onto the EP for about a year, each track is fresh and features epic vocal chops, 808’s, synth melodies and massive drops that will keep you bouncing. Stream it below and…

With his third album gearing up to drop, Mac Miller released his latest single ‘Break the Law’. Over some beat breaks Miller entices listeners to break the law and stack up a couple racks. You’ll notice his overall voice inflection is a little different on this track but regardless Larry Fisherman Mac Miller is spitting straight bars. Listen to the joint…

Aside from cryptic tweets about life and all its mysteries, Jaden Smith can put down on the mic as he’s proven before. This time with a member of Willow’s collective and Mr. Carmack on the beat, Jaden Smith assists Téo masterful flow and rhymes with a guest verse. Peep the track below and catch the meaning of the ‘Pleiadian Message’.  

Surprise! Literally out of nowhere rhyme slayer Talib Kweli dropped a free album with a few friends. The 11 track freebie features rappers like Styles P and Ab-Soul with production from Kaytranada and Alchemist. Fuck The Money is really Kweli flexing skill and showcasing some of his Javotti Media homies. Upon first listen, its clear that Kweli hasn’t missed a…