One thing that will go down in history about 2015 was that the music embarrassed 2014. Oh, and this guy. So to help you remember some of the top music this year, BitTorrent compiled a 50 song bundle for you to download and enjoy. The download includes music from BADBADNOTGOOD, Ratking, Little Simz, Salva, and […]
Finish your holiday shopping yet? No? Get back out there, slacker. Yes, well sit back and reward yourself with some new vibes. Today, we are proud to present a new producer to your ears, Bengfang. The visual artist and producer from Chicago grew up in St. Paul, MN as a child to two fine artists. […]
While other rappers are wrapping up their holiday gifts, Dave East is continually working and putting out new content. He just put out a new video for track number 18 on his Hate Me Now project, which you can stream below. The Tunesquad produced track details his grind from a familiar start for many aspiring […]
Grime is at an all time high, globally. Although it’s been brewing in England, thanks to pirate radio stations and those dedicated to its raw sound, it’s started to stretch its arms to the states and beyond. One emcee that’s been doing it for over eight years now is President T. He recently released a […]
Notes To Self is a Toronto Hip-Hop group that deserves your attention. They’re also a permutation of another Hip-Hop group, BBRC. After they released their album, Target Market [Recoil], through Decon, they stumbled upon some live concert audio clips. We’ll let them explain the rest: “This just came in from Bronze of Notes to Self. […]
With one of the most anticipated albums left of 2015 on its way, Pusha-T is also getting ready to head out on tour starting next March. The G.O.O.D. Music president continues to roll out the surprises following his performance of a new cut from Darkest Before Dawn on The Daily Show. Tickets will go on […]
Sometimes you just need to look for the underdogs on the internet to truly find someone killing it in their own lane. For now, that someone is a group. And that group is Injury Reserve. They return with a video for the first track from their last album, Live From The Dentist’s Office, and it’s […]
If only life were as easy as the title of the new track for Under Armour and Finish Line’s #TightForTomorrow campaign. The new commercial for it features motivating lyrics and a dark but tough as nails production. The Mass Appeal artist recently released his album, Hate Me Now, and has gotten busy with the features […]
Some things don’t change. You’re supposed to respect your elders. Black clothing goes well with everything. And the Heatmakerz will produce the bejesus out of a track. Rsonist and Ill Wayno return with another episode of their #CRACKMUSIC video series that takes you into their Diamond District studios to show how it all goes down. […]
“This is NOT an album. This is NOT a mixtape. This is simply a moment. A moment in my life that inspired me to make this music and express these influences and inspirations.” And with those words, brandUn DeShay leaves you to hit play on his new collection of songs. Since putting out his last […]
If there’s anything you can take away from 2015, headed into 2016, it’s that you need to keep making moves and roll with the punches. When compared to last year, the releases in 2015 shamed those of 2014 and now we’re spoiled with a high standard for the new year. One of those reasons has […]
“New York City/welcome to Medina, the Mecca, the melting pot/you could be playing ball or selling rocks…” Cam’ron starts off the new single from The Knocks with a bit of spoken word, in the form of an open letter to his home, NYC. As the somber piano melody from The Knocks progresses into chords, Cam’ron […]
Breakdancing deserves as much of your attention as the latest Drake freestyle, even if it wins a Grammy. That is, it should if you care about Hip-Hop beyond the mic. Although it might not be the hobby of choice for most of the youth these days, its growth globally is undeniable. Boys and girls around […]
The beauty of the rise of online radio has been the constant stream of new music from some of our favorite artists. It provides a platform for exclusive listens to music we may have never even imagined. This time, our dream collaboration comes via Dr. Dre’s The Pharmacy show on Beats1. Dr. Dre let loose […]
Being sampled by DJ Premier, Jay Z, Common, and 50 Cent has to be one of the first things you mention in a job interview, if it’s on your resume. Lucky for Adrian Younge, his reputation precedes him and he most likely will never have to be in that position. The producer behind Ghostface Killah’s […]
Nottz has to go down as one of the greats when it comes to production and especially remixes. He has the talent to make you almost forget what the original track sounded like. He was called upon to remix a track from Australian Hip-Hop group Bankrupt Billionaires’s last album, Nobody’s Business. You can also watch […]
When BROCKHAMPTON said that they were the next boyband to hit your headphones and speakers, you may have taken them in jest but we didn’t doubt them for a second. One of the members provides Exhibit A in our defense. Kevin Abstract, 19 years old, sings about what most young adults contemplate in their down […]
With too many TV channels and nothing good on, entertainment companies have turned up the quality on miniseries and independent films. One of the standouts this year was Rubble Kings. It focused on NYC gangs and early Hip-Hop culture during the 1970’s. And now Mass Appeal Records is putting out the official album that will […]
Red Bull’s Crew Code series has been one to look out for as we near the end of 2015. They’ve put out comprehensive looks at some of the most pivotal b-boy crews around the world. This time around they head to the UK to cover the Soul Mavericks. Started in 2005 in London by Kev […]
Picking up right where they left off in the third episode, Chase & Status return with the final episode of their London Bars series and this time it feature quickly rising Grime emcee Novelist. The track starts out slow and then the beat fills up the room with plenty of strings and bass. We’re sad […]
Mugga Man. Petty Boy. GrandeMarshall. However you call him, just come right with respect. The Philadelphia emcee had the ears at Fool’s Gold paying attention early on and they recently released his newest album My Brother’s Keeper. His consistent production selection (CC: Noah Breakfast and Ben Pramuk) and unpredictable flow patterns that reflect his ability […]
Almost everyone thinks they know about Baltimore because of The Wire. Everyone thinks they know about South Central Los Angeles because of Boyz N The Hood. And everyone really remembers the last battle in 8 Mile… and they think they know about Detroit. But that’s only one face of the rough diamond that is the […]
OVO Sound has been all about smooth vibes for you and your girl/man. It’s duo of of Majid Al Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman has kept up with that aesthetic this year with a few blips on the radar: “My Love,” a Soundcloud mix, and a guest appearance on OVO Sound Radio. To keep them […]
You’ll have to excuse us with a late pass on this one because we were too busy selfishly listening to this project before we wanted to share it with you guys. Harlem is ringing with a new voice in Hip-Hop and it’s coming from a singer, Tim Vocals. This new album, which stands for Real […]
Our Unsigned Hype alum Bishop Nehru is a prime example of the success an artist can achieve without major label assistance. Since collaborating with DOOM on Nehruvian Doom, he’s been on a whirlwind of a tour and put out several freestyles to keep his fan base happy. And then in May he released a new […]
Haven’t heard of Chase & Status? Consider this a rude boy awakening. Since winning the Red Bull Culture Clash as a part of the Rebel Sound team in 2014, they’ve sold over a million records with their last album, No More Idols, going double platinum. Their production is boisterous and the adrenaline shot that most […]
The deep South has been overshadowed by the Trap and strip club music for a while but there are pockets of the grimy Hip-Hop that accurately represents the streets of the underbelly still bubbling up. The trio The Outfit, TX is Exhibit A. Producers and emcees, Mel and Dorian, lay down some early Three 6 […]
Someone, quick, give SHIRT his props. He’s one of the few rappers who has been swimming against the mainstream and consistently comes out on top. You may disagree in the typical view of that statement. No, he’s not jumping on tracks with Drake or doing covers with GQ. What we mean is that he’s preserved […]
It may have been Veterans Day five days ago but we should always honor those who served this country. One way you can do that today is taking a listen to Typ-Ill’s new album, entirely produced by Statik Selektah. A veteran himself, Typ-Ill, shares some of his war stories in great detail over the always […]
It’s finally here… your hangover from last night. Also taking place today? The finals for the largest b-boy tournament in the world. 16 of some of the greatest dancers to break it down have fought their way to claim international bragging rights for the next year and we are hosting a livestream so you can […]
No, it’s not Sunday but that doesn’t mean you can’t go to church, especially if Rapper Big Pooh and Nottz are leading the congregation. Today’s sermon is the general f*ccboi nonsense that is running rampant in the Rap game. And yes, there is hope at the end of the day. The last single from Rapper […]
If you didn’t know already, the premier international breakdancing tournament, the Red Bull BC One, will be taking place in Rome on November 14th. But you already knew that since you’re a true Hip-Hop fan, right? To get you warmed up for the ultimate showdown for global bragging rights, RedBullTV put together an eight episode […]
When we first heard V’Don’s work with Bodega Bamz (he’s also worked with A$AP Rocky, Vado, Lloyd Banks, and others) we could tell that he had a knack for turning familiar sounds in Hip-Hop into updated versions for old heads and the young’ns alike to rock with. He’s about to release a 12 track project […]
When we first heard V’Don’s work with Bodega Bamz (he’s also worked with A$AP Rocky, Vado, Lloyd Banks, and others) we could tell that he had a knack for turning familiar sounds in Hip-Hop into updated versions for old heads and the young’ns alike to rock with. He’s about to release a 12 track project […]
Do you ever spend hours awake at night, wondering what Wale dances to? Then do you ever wonder why you ponder such oddly specific issues? Well, we have the answer to at least one of those questions. Our Unsigned Hype alumnus, GoldLink, released another single from his upcoming debut album, And After That We Didn’t […]
Directed by: Tyler Mitchell The term “rapper” doesn’t mean the same thing that it used to. Likewise, the term “boy band” has evolved as well. You can thank BROCKHAMPTON for the latter. The group that’s larger than life originally started out as Alive Since Forever (ASF) with roots stemming from the Kanye West forum around […]
Directed by: Timslew It’s the day after Labor Day and you feel awful. Not “I ate the last Dorito” awful but “my body hates me” awful. On your lunch break, pour yourself a green tea, dim the lights, and watch the new visuals from the Portland native, Tre Redeau. “Doja” is the third video to […]
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