Joey’s Summer Knights has transformed from an EP to a free digital LP. Initially scheduled for tomorrow, it will now be released July 1 and makes up for the delay with an introspective cut. 9-5 muthafucker.
From L.A. to the A, Problem rolls up with Snoop and the Kang for his latest release off his Gangsta Grillz release, The Seperation. The mixtape drops in full tomorrow. vibe
?uestlove was the latest guest for for Red Bull Music Academy’s lecture series. During the engagement, he shares some of the The Roots’ fondest moments, playing for Fallon, influences and more. After the jump, check out his interview with Sway In The Morning. Previously: Q-Tip
Shot prior to Scooter’s return to the bing, he and his Brick Squad boss operate behind a table full of cash and lean in their new clip. Young Scooter’s Cell Block To Your Block coming soon.
Summer breeze makes me feel fine, Before Slum Village’s Evolution arrives on June 25, here’s their season groove to get you in the mood. Produced by Focus.
Rapper Big Pooh is taking it back to his roots for his upcoming, Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 3: Happy Birthday, Thomas and drops off his first release. Says Pooh of the project. “This EP represents a few things for me. I titled it ‘Happy Birthday, Thomas’ because it symbolizes a return to my Boom Bap roots. I also titled it that because I started recording project around my actual birthday.” hhnm
Everything Andretti and Trinidad James do, they kill it. This evening, they both connect for a quick tune. Viva free music!
During the final days of creating Yeezus, Kanye broke his no media policy for a Q&A with New York Times’ Jon Caramanica. Kanye opened up on parenthood, Kim Kardashian, dead prez’ influence on his music, music and fashion blacklash, the new album and working with Rick Rubin. Read the article in its entirety here. One of the things I thought when I heard the new record was, “This is the anti-‘College Dropout.’ ” It feels like you’re shedding skin. Back then, you were […]
Wiz Khalifa’s back with the visuals for O.N.I.F.C., and on this video, he showcases his lavish living. It’s the lifestyle of the rich and shameless.
Snoop has lent his voice to the animated film, Turbo. And before it rolls in theaters July 17, he kicks up the bass and rolls out his contribution to the soundtrack. Turn it up.
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.