To say 2 Chainz is having a good year would be an “Undastatement.” Despite being arrested & released for having a four-finger ring in New York over the past 48 hours, the G.O.O.D. Music affiliate has probably banked more money in the last 12 months than any rapper who’s not part of The Throne or one of YMCMB’s trio of hitmakers. Read the rest of this entry »

Considering the Jet Life boys have a reputation for getting higher than extra-terrestrials, it’s only fitting they’d come together to dial up this new track, “Phone Home.” Read the rest of this entry »

When SL Jones first cracked our rotation with The Number 23 mixtape, his sound was a tad more mainstream. But, as the Grind Time Rap Gang-affiliate’s vision progressed over the next year or so with projects like Flight Risk, his country roots began to substantiate his output and the Little Rock rapper sounded more natural than ever. His latest mixtape only furthers the transition, as Jonesy teams with southern staple DJ Burn One for their joint project Paraphernalia. Read the rest of this entry »

Rewind the clock back a few months and you’ll probably remember Rite Of Passage, the well-rounded project from Will Brennan. Well, now we have a somewhat-peculiar video for a stand-out from the release, “Hashish.” Read the rest of this entry »

Themed mixtapes seem to be all the rage these days. Yet, instead of basing his project around a sitcom or certain producer, Mr. Chief is dedicating his next release to the classic sounds of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Read the rest of this entry »

Having been in a mutually-beneficial relationship for longer than most folks’ marriages last, I’ve definitely done my fair share of simping. However, while flowers and chocolates are easy-ins for most guys, it’s the small, habit-forming changes that really go a long way. Read the rest of this entry »

When Curtis announced he was dropping The Lost Tape, most folks anticipated unreleased records in the vein of his former foe Nas’ famed project. Instead, 50′s first Gangsta Grillz tape with DJ Drama forgoes the past and gives us 15 new records from G-Unit’s always outspoken leader. Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday morning, I could hardly get out of bed. However, as a designated driver the night before, it surely wasn’t because of a hangover. Instead, the reason my body felt like I had been hit by a mack truck was because myself and at least a thousand others had just come off a three-hour-straight dance excursion throughout downtown Detroit, courtesy of Decentralized Dance Party. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether it was stuck in a classroom or a cubicle at some dusty office, we’ve all had those moments where you find yourself hopelessly staring out a window, wishing you could partake in Mother Nature’s playground. Well, despite doing what he loves, even Asher Roth occasionally simply wants to be “Outside.” Read the rest of this entry »

These days, it’s tough for starving artists to invest so much time and mental strength into crafting music they feel is making a difference. Lesser talents are tearing up the airwaves at a staggering pace and if you’re on the outside looking in, a frustrated feeling of how and why must hang over your head like a cloudy reminder that money talks and skill definitely doesn’t pay the bills. Read the rest of this entry »

After a few years out of the limelight, Dwele has re-emerged with his latest taste of soul, “What Profit.” Both written and produced by the multifaceted Detroit singer, this classy single depicts an egocentric high-roller, who ditches his longtime lady after she stuck with him through his rise to the top. Read the rest of this entry »

A few months after we declared this one of the better songs from Shawn Chrystopher’s catalouge, the Inglewood MC delivers a proper visual to spread the quality even further. Aside from just depicting his clique with poignant penmanship though, this Honour Roll owner actually shot, directed and edited this fine piece of work, as well – showing he really means business. Read the rest of this entry »

Stop! Before moving to the next topic because you don’t know who the hell Brei is, just know this is well worth your time. Labeled as indie rock on the songstress’ Soundcloud, this perfectly-executed potion is actually more like haunted hip-hop, which starts sending shivers down your spine from the first bullying bass placements. Read the rest of this entry »

There aren’t too many people who like the cops. Knowing their audience well, Slim Thug and Z-Ro have teamed to rough up the one time on wax with “FTP,” the first single from their upcoming collaboration album Hogg Life. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember the G.O.O.D. Music album? Well, guess what? Now it has a name. As announced earlier today, Yeezy’s compilation is called Cruel Summer and will have an accompanying short film as well. Read the rest of this entry »