“Life is not all ha ha hee hee.” Heems raps in the chorus of Juveniles Detained at Guantanamo Bay. This quip kind of sums up the Das Racists aesthetic. The stream-of-conscious satire, pop culture collage, racial politics, hipsterism, clowning, rebellious, shit talking, stoner wise, social critic, party guy, aware brown person, absurdist, blue collar, couch […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
One of my favorites Santigold is back with a bright animated new video and song. She even manages to take a shot at Lady Gaga, one of M.I.A.’s favorite punching bags. DOWNLOAD Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
One thing I must say I enjoy about the overblown, super glossy rap video era fading is the fact that not only is the playing field more leveled but for rap the medium is forced to use stronger concepts. I liked this one from lyricist Illtone of Port Huron, MI and producer Shade Cobain of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bronson’s first track of the new year showcases the Queens native rhyming over an audio collage of 80s hits so dazzling I barely listened to him on my first listen. By the time this varied Party Supplies produced beat switches to Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam’s “I Wonder If I Take You Home” you’re […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Christmas songs can get a little played out this time of the year. But, never fear Monka Only has cooked up sixteen holiday themed tracks served up for free. Pass the eggnog, turn this up and drown out those off key carolers. Merry happy Holydaze. Ho ho ho. MOKA ONLY […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Luuupe’s back. But then again he never left. Despite the water downed and frankly disappointing Lasers, Lupe remains one of Hip-Hop’s top lyricists and with Friend Of The People he reaffirms his position. Here we find Mr. Fiasco in top form. Clever wordplay? Check. Interesting, engaging concepts? Check. Smart braggadocio? Check. Political content? Check. It’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hot damn! A new FREE EP form my favorite Emcee of the now, Open Mike Eagle. If you’re a fan of progressive left-field art rap, hell even if you’re not, give this here a listen. Also, I hear that Open Mike and Blockhead (of Aesop Rock’s Labor Days fame) have something in the works. Yes, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s another great collection of Hip-Hop inner-mentals (see what i did there?) from mother funking MF Love. This is some classic boom bap ish that every rap lover can get down with. This collection of soundscapes are great to write some fly rhymes to, freestyle over, or kick back and chill with. PLUS it’s absolutely […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You know how sometimes you go to a website and to your surprise there’s music that automatically plays upon your arrival? This has gotten me in trouble at work many times and the music that’s played is never anything I want to hear. Some folks have gotten a little crazy with that on tumblr (which […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Puma’s new playlist series gives us this new joint from Elmhurst, Queens’own Homeboy Sand cause he’s blowing up like you thought he would. Who knows if Angel from NY is in the same hood with the same number (Queens can be a nice hood, no need to leave!). I do know it’s nice to hear […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
