Another funny XXL Freshmen with the ladies on his mind, Pill provided me with a quick talk outside the Nah Right/TSS showcase. He speaks on his close relationship with Freddie Gibbs, his hometown barbecue cover celebration and the possibility of DJ Drama crafting the next mixtape, 1140: The Overdose. And like that… I’m gone. Ha. Previously: “Thoughts”
Not all interviews are formal. And you know, YN got that thing on him (Flip cam, son). With Kidz In The Hall providing a cosign, here’s one XXL Freshmen who’s ready to sow his royal oats. Ladies get ready for that Fashionably Late. You are appreciated.
Yela explains why he deaded his original idea to follow-up his Trunk Muzik mixtape so quickly. Look out for the TM re-release 0 to 60. And then, major label deal on deck? Hmm.
Minutes before touching the stage together for the first time in seven years, YN crashed Paul and Koopa’s tour bus to chop it up with the Texans. Thanks for the southern hospitality, fellas. Allready. Previously: Mel D. Cole Reunion Flicks
No Hi-Tek or Bun but Reflection Eternal’s MC performed two bangers off the upcoming Revolutions Per Minute at a Digiwax showcase in Austin. Awesome. Sidebar: I’m back on my postin’ SXSW videos shit with no watermark (Sorry B.Dot). Please credit the Double R if applicable. Ha. Previously: “Strangers” video
It’s unclear whether this is an album or mixtape title, but what’s certain is that Banks has more new material on the way. We’ll keep you posted. HHNM
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His name’s Dirty Nasty and yes, he lives up to the name. Check out his new mixtape presented by DJ Stretch Armstrong and Alife clothing. DL here. Tracklist after the jump.
Cassidy’s been searching for a hit for sometime now. Only time will tell if he found one with John Legend’s help and Swizzy on the beat. UHTN via Perajok
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Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.