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Check out Kevin Gates’ newest video, for his track ‘I Don’t Get Tired’ with August Aisina. Download his newest project Luca Brasi 2: A Gangsta Grillz Special Edition now on iTunes and check out the Jon J. directed video below.
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Last night BANKS performed the headlining set for FM 102.1‘s Big Snow Show 9 concert at The Rave in Milwaukee. BANKS performed a number of tracks during her first ever show in Milwaukee, including her hit single ‘Begging for Thread’ and her Goddess track ‘Brains’ (one of our Top 30 Tracks of the Year). Check out our photos below!
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On Thursdays we review albums that are considered “classic”. This week we will review the classic LP that has been recently named the most ground-breaking album of all time by Rolling Stone, Kanye West’s game-changing 808s & Heartbreak. While Mr. West had always stepped away from conventional rap structure since the inception of his career with The College Dropout, Ye really reinvented the wheel with this one. Creating a concept album that contained 11-tracks (and one live bonus track) of music made entirely from an 808s synthesizer, themed around love and which all contained heavy use of auto-tune, Kanye made a musical masterpiece which was widely misunderstood and polarizing during its initial 2008 release but which is now the most influential album of all time. This album paved the way for today’s popular artists (mainly Drake), further introduced the world to brilliance of Kid Cudi (who had a vast influence on the album’s sound), and showed us that even when Kanye “can’t sing” he can make a singing album better than anyone else.
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Fans who tuned-in to The Colbert Report last night were given a treat as rapper Kendrick Lamar performed a never-before-heard and untitled track. While this one may not be as radio friendly as his recent single ‘i’, this powerful performance should get any rap fan excited for Kendrick’s upcoming sophomore album. Still no word as to when we can expect the project, but certainly be on the look out real soon. Check out the full performance below.
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Earlier this summer, Lil B released one of his deepest tracks to date, “No Black Person Is Ugly”. Four months later, The Based God has released a song inspired by the racial tension throughout the country and in honor of Eric Garner, who died after an altercation with a NYPD officer. Despite Garner pleading with the officer that he could not breathe, the grand jury decided not to indict the officer. Throughout the country, people (Lil B included) have been showing their support. Check out the 7-minute track, “I Can’t Breath” below.
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After making a career of taking shots at popular rappers through his music, rapper Hopsin has called it quits. Announcing the decision to his fans on Facebook, Hopsin decided that a profession in rap is just not for him while bidding farewell to his fans. His next stop? Australia. Check out his full message below.
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Formerly a model for American Apparel and a dancer for his Yeezus Tour, Kanye West has signed pop singer Kacy Hill to his G.O.O.D Music label. Follow Kacy on Twitter and check out the video for her debut single ‘Experience’ below. We certainly look forward to hearing more from Hill in the future.
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Following the release of his latest album Vibes, rapper Theophilus London has announced the dates and locations for his upcoming North American tour. Check out the dates below and get your tickets before the tour launches in Atlanta on February 13th.
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Some may argue that 2014 has not been a quality year in music, however the rap and indie worlds have definitely seen a number of great tracks this year. Check out our list of 2014’s 30 Best Tracks, with appearances from Run The Jewels, Lana Del Rey, Vic Mensa and many more!
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Listen to Chief Keef’s new song ‘Nobody’ featuring Kanye West. The ’12 Million’ produced track features auto-tuned background vocals from Kanye and may have a familiar sounding beat for many hip-hop fans. The track, which samples Willie Hutch’s ‘Brother’s Gonna Work It Out’, sounds very similar to another recent Chicago rap track which samples the Hutch song in almost the same way, Chance The Rapper’s ‘Lost’. Compare the two tracks below.
The Early Registration 