Aside from an occasional freestyle, Vado’s been M.I.A for most of the year. But now he’s getting back to rap with some more new material. Hopefully, he finds more beats like this. Previously: “We Outchea”
This year’s “Search For The Coldest” event sponsored by Coors Light went down in ATL. In case you couldn’t make the trip out, here is a recap of the night with performances from A$AP Rocky, T.I. and Ice Cube. steveisdope
Now that Yelawolf’s officially back from his hiatus, tomorrow he will be dropping his new project, Heart Of Dixie and here is the first taste of what to expect. Produced by M16. db
This past weekend, Jeezy’s verse from the remix leaked. But now, Spitta decides to just unleash the final product which also features a verse from Mr. Carter. You can definitely vibe out to this one. The Stoned Immaculate in stores now.
This rap shit ain’t for everybody. Which bring us to this collaboration featuring Chicago’s King L and Chief Keef. Off the new Trap-A-Holics’ Trap Music: Independence Day Edition mixtape.
After years of sitting in Maybach Music’s backseat, Gunplay is now riding shotgun with Def Jam. Break out the sea bass! No word yet on his major label debut’s release date. Stay tuned.
Harlem upstart Ro Ransom popped up on the Radar with his “Ms. Ransom” freestyle. Fast forward five months and he’s back with his new mixtape, Ransomania. Guest appearances include Trae Tha Truth and Casey Veggies. Download and tracklist below.
Jon Connor’s returning with a brand new project, While You Were Sleeping on July 26th. But in the meantime, here’s his first warning shot produced by Block Symfany. The beat is reminiscent of King L’s “Too Cool”, but the lyrics certainly aren’t.
While on the red carpet at the BET Awards this past weekend, Marsha let the cat out the bag on her sophomore effort, Friends & Lovers. If it’s anything like Late Nights & Early Mornings, we’re in for a treat. soulculture
Yeah kid, Chicago’s on the rise. And recently, MTV2 took their talents to the Midwest to document the 4th coast uprising. The full episode will air July 1th at 11am and 11pm on MTV2.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.