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Year Of The Wolf…

Yelawolf Performs “I Wish” And “F.U.” Live @ A3C Perfect Attendance from The Smoking Section on Vimeo. The art of stage performance has been an Achilles heal for many artists. From vets to rookies, the gleam of the lights on center stage have made some careers and broken others....
November 6th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Andreya Triana - “Lost Where I Belong”

It may not be 100% necessary to create a folder on your hard drive for Andreya Triana’s music just yet. But you’ll definitely want to add the UK soul singer’s name to your mental microfiche as one to watch & listen for moving forward.
October 21st, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Lushlife - Redux Vol. 2: Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents”

Remember how I told you about those “tasteful covers” the ever talented Lushlife concocted? Check him recreate the euphoria which is that of Jay’s “Dead Presidents” as well as CRU’s “Just Another Case.”
October 17th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS, Videos, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Freddie Gibbs - “I’m That Ni##a”

If you know Freddie G’s story & history, you’re familiar that he’s not one for the industry politrix. Give him a blunt and beat and watch him work. And that’s exactly what he’s accomplishing on this freshly liberated joint from his next project The Labels Tryin To Kill...
October 15th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Lushlife - “The Kindness”

Never judge a book by its cover has never been more relevant until now. Meet Philly MC/Producer Lushlife, an artist who may not look like a threat to your ear drums at first glance but beneath the kufi and white v-neck lies the heart of a rapper with a sound reminiscent of some of the Golden Era’s...
October 15th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With J.Cole

Photo Credit: Honey Mag Fayetteville’s own Jermaine Cole exploded on to the scene in 2009 and began climbing your favorite MC’s favorite new MC list. Everybody was surprised by the new kid making waves, his lyrical depth and cadence, and that refreshing sound he brought to the Interwebs...
October 14th, 2009 | "Smoking Sessions With...", ARTIST INTERVIEWS, GENERAL, Videos, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Off The Bench…

Yet another doin’ it for Maryland like Gilchrist (here’s hopin’ he doesn’t bottom out like the Terp) as he spits on the title track of his debut mixtape Starting On JV, Phil Adé adds his name to the growing list of capable wordsmiths claiming the DMV as their stomping grounds.
September 8th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

David Dallas - “Slow Down”

David Dallas is becoming one of my personal favorite up and coming rappers in the game, regardless if the rest of the world is with me or not.
August 25th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Esso - Off The Wall E009 Mixtape

Not really too much more to say on this as Esso summed it up perfectly with the statement he released with the tape. So the time has finally come for the rest of the world to hear the project that Woody and I have been working so hard on since April. I can’t lie it’s kinda bittersweet for it to...
August 10th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Flying.Solo

What’s the worst thing about being labeled a “hipster rapper?” No, homo. It’s the stereotype you can’t spit a hot 4 bars without a boomin’ system to back you up. When it comes to Columbus, Ohio’s L.e., say what you will about his wardrobe but there’s no...
July 29th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Skyzoo - “Beautiful Decay” Video

They call ‘em S-K-Y-Z-O-O.
July 29th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO, WE GOT NOW | Read More

U-N-I - “Land Of The Kings” Video

Moving onto bigger & better things, U-N-I’s joined forces with singles label Green Label Sound for their latest endeavor.
July 22nd, 2009 | GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Gotta Be Karim - 10,000 Apples (Mixed By Trackstar The DJ)

Sit and think about the insurmountable odds you have to face to get attention as a rookie in the rap industry, let alone on the Internet. First you have to prove you can actually spit (or at least do a damn good job faking it .) Then it’s either make a hit of your own that sweeps across the board...
July 20th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes, STRAY SHOTS, WE GOT NOW | Read More

The Kid Daytona - “From Now Til Then”

It may sound strange to say, but if someone says their releasing a free album online it’s a pretty good chance the final product will be dope.  Mixtapes by nature, are hit or miss depending on the artist’s level of involvement and how many hands are in the kitchen.  But if they specifically...
July 16th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

“Air Jordan” - Review Of The Kid Daytona’s Come Fly With Me

Free is the new $9.99. In the past, a free album giveaway from an artist raised red flags, implying substandard material unworthy of the Sam Goody. But in 2009, with mixtapes, Rapidshare and downloadable singles threatening to kill albums, giving away a full-length under the auspices of name recognition...
July 14th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS, WE GOT NOW | Read More