Danny Brown: “#Express Your-Self” (Prod. by Trampy)

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I usually don’t lose my shit while blogging and especially not while in public but it’s hard not to get open to the sounds of Trampy X Danny Brown, the music literally demands that we do. I made it through the first minuet of  ”#Express Your-Self” without doing anything outside of the ordinary head bob but that didn’t last. I don’t know if it was the giant latte I just drank or Danny’s bruising delivery but halfway through the track I TURNT UP. Judging from the looks I got from the barista I think I have a pretty on-point cooking dance.

[Mixtape] Major Lazer – Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 4

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The Diplo & Switch collective returns with the fourth installation in their remix series. As usual they provide the full spectrum of today’s bass music while making sure not to neglect  their island inspired roots. Personally I’m partial to the “Get Free” remix feat. Chronixx but the Snoop Lion feat. Drake joint is no slouch either. Stream and download the project for free below.

Slum Village – “Cash Flow” (prod. by Havoc)

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Hearing Slum Village over anything other than Dilla production is something I’m still not totally used too and I’m not sure that I ever will get used to it which makes it a daunting task for any producer to step up and fill in. So when I pressed play on this new “Cash Out” joint I did it with a critical ear and I am pleasantly surprised. With this future primitive boom bap production Mobb Deep’s Havoc takes SV into a place I’ve never heard them before give a it listen below.

Slum Village – “Cash Flow” (prod. by Havoc)

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Hearing Slum Village over anything other than Dilla production is something I’m still not totally used too and I’m not sure that I ever will get used to it which makes it a daunting task for any producer to step up and fill in. So when I pressed play on this new “Cash Out” joint I did it with a critical ear and I am pleasantly surprised. With this future primitive boom bap production Mobb Deep’s Havoc takes SV into a place I’ve never heard them before give a it listen below.

[Video] Watch Tree Interview Roc Marciano

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While Roc Marciano was in Chicago for a Closed Session and performance at Digital Freshness, he hit the studio with Tree, the rising emcee/producer who gained much notoriety with last years Sunday School mixtape.  Roc and Tree definitely hit it off in the studio and after one thing led to another, Tree began spontaneously asking Roc Marciano a series of questions relating to Roc’s realization of skills, wordplay, and imagery within his craft. Definitely a dope clip. Lookout for Sunday School 2 coming soon via Closed Sessions, as well as the proper Roc Marciano CS as well.

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[Video] D-Why: “Flattery”

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The homie D-Why is back with another set of tantalizing visuals for the track “Flattery” off of his debut project, Don’t Flatter Yourself. This time, David “D-WHY” Morris takes on a vigilante character whose female acquaintance  gets into some trouble. “”When it comes to my music, videos, and other artistic endeavors, I try to push the envelope. I don’t conform to what is expected. I want each song, each video, each piece of art to be it’s own entity…” States D-why. Stream below and grab his latest LP which features collaborations with Casey Veggies and Hit-Boy, as well as production from Hit-Boy, Boi-1da, T-Minus, and Dot Da Genius.

 

Directed by D-Why & shot + edited by Jakob Owens

[Video] Rockie Fresh: “Life Long” feat. Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle (Preview)

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Rockie has been somewhat quiet when it comes to releasing new music, and after his very strong Electric Highway release and as we near the summer months it’s time to turn it back up. Today Rockie Fresh previews his newest visual for the Boi-1da produced “Life Long” track featuring Rick Ross and Nipsey Hussle. Stream the preview below.

[Video] Pusha T: “Trust You” (feat. Kevin Gates)

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Attention all un-ratchet independent Women types: If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what un-adultered trust feels like Kevin Gates and Pusha-T have supplied you with auto-tuned guide. Listen carefully and follow this visual step by step. You might gain an all access pass to things like mattress money, hotel keys, drug stash spots and face-book passwords…maybe.

[Video] ScHoolboy Q Interview on Sway In The Morning

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Q has been making his radio rounds as he prepares his newest LP Oxymoron, and he recently checked in with the big homie Sway. The interview produces classic conversation from the two; as Q shares that the Schoolboy Q strain of OG Kush he purchased at a medical club is horrible, and to make matters worse the clerk didn’t even know who he was servicing. The interview took an interesting turn when Q took questions from a couple caller, one being solely about Q working with Chance. Def pumped for this. Watch below.

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[Video] Ground Up: “Chinchilla”

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The Philly Trio comprised of Al Azar and Malakai “Malcolm” McDowell and beat master Bij Lincs go by the name of Ground Up. They recently touched down after being on the road on the  ”Must Be Nice” tour along side G-Eazy and Skizzy Mars. I’ve been following these guys for almost two years now I recommend you do too, check out their latest visual below.