For the first part of Mountain Dew’s series with Lil Wayne, we go back to SXSW week for his DEWeezy show. While at SXSW in Austin TX., Paul Rodriguez introduces us to the members of the Mtn Dew Skate Team. We get to see them skate the streets and hang with them before the Lil Wayne/DEWeezy launch concert.
Talib and Maino get into the groove by following the music by 9th Wonder. Due to clearance issues, Talib decides to release this for free on his upcoming Attack The Block mixtape.
As a prelude to his debut album, Lace Up on October 9, Machine Gun Kelly releases a new mixtape, Est. 4 Life. Tracklist and download after the jump.
Kirko Bangz and Tyga are nasty as they wanna be for the latest leak off Kirko’s Procrastination Killz Pt. 4. Mixtape drops August 20. Ladies, it could be worse.
In the second part of his discussion with 3 Little Diggs, Shallah gives details on what inspired the Only Built 4 Cuban Linx cover and the meaning behind the Jesus pieces. Previously: Pt. 1
John Legend’s forthcoming Love In The Future is in its final recording stages and he give us a preview of some of what’s been done. Above, we get our first listen of “Caught Up” co-written by Kanye and produced by Hit-Boy. Legend’s also about to embark on a U.S. tour beginning in the Fall. Peep the itinerary after the jump. missinfo
Taking the podium in the streets, Havoc puts the imposters in their place with the visual to his controversial record. His project 13 is coming soon.
Y’all seen the making of. Now here’s the end result. On stands: 8.28.12. RESPECT.
A few days ago, Complex compiled a list of the 30 best rappers over 30. Out of the Slaughterhouse outfit, only Joe Budden and Royce da 5’9″ made the cut. So disrespectful. The group took it on the chin (sorta) and reacted to the list with Its The Real. Funny skit. Complex‘s selections? Even funnier.
Before Statik releases his next album Extended Play, here’s a little something special with Term and Ea$y Money to get things rolling.
Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.