Yasiin Bey and Dead Prez record a tribute to slain teen Trayvon Martin inspired by Nas’ “Made You Look” called “Made You Die” and some behind the scenes footage on what made them decide to do this Yasiin is no stranger to reworking other people’s songs. When you’re done with this download “Niggas In Poorest” a take on the Jay-Z and Kanye West collabo.
Another video from the excellent EP, Subject: Matter, this one finds Homeboy Sand at home with the fam getting silly. It’s sure to put a smile on your face…
Homeboy Sandman drops a psychedelic video for The Miracle, a track off his excellent EP, Subject: Matter, which we reviewed. Enjoy the trip.
Let me hip you to somethangs you need to know. Chicago has a diverse Rap scene that does not get the attention it deserves. Case in point: the nine (yes nine!) piece hip-hop band Abstract Giants have been making beautiful music for over ten years. Continue reading
A few weeks ago, Homeboy Sandman dropped by the Toca Tuesdays studio. He hit them with a quick freestyle type thing for the listeners. Toca Tuesdays is hosted by DJ Tony Touch on Tuesdays from 8p till Midnight EST on Shade 45.
Rapper and producer Big K.R.I.T.’s latest mixtape 4everNaDay is full of buttery hot soulful tracks and positive energy. While K.R.I.T is not the most lyrically complex or technical spitter, he more than makes up for it with his storytelling and ability to emote. You can feel and believe every word he says, this intangible charm puts him in zone that few rappers achieve. Add to this his often uplifting and motivational themes in his songs, which he pulls off without being corny, K.R.I.T. is the king of the so-called “conscious” southern rap once dominated by Outkast.
While 4everNaDay is not as progressive musically as an Outkast album, its lushness act as audible sunshine. For me this album came right on time, providing me with a much need boost, bringing some light to the dark my life currently reside in. I compare K.R.I.T.’s style to Basquiat’s deceptively simple yet producing great emotional resonance. This mixtape has me excited to hear what K.R.I.T. has in store for his up coming debut studio album Live From The Underground.
“This freedom it taste funny/ I am a case study/dealing with new utilitarian uses of love.” Busdriver croons on the opening track of Beaus$Eros
Yasiin, Dante, Mos Def, whatever he wants to call himself– this dude is really talented. He stopped by Paris, France’s Nova Radio before a show in Paris with Talib Kweli later this week and did this exclusive Dilla track “Sunshine Screwface”.
