Bun B’s still rhyming and we’re still listening. As Hip-Hop’s most beloved uncle, the surviving legacy of UGK continues to reach out and provide assistance where needed. In 2010, 14KT snagged the title of Red Bull Big Tune champ, which granted him the luxury of landing in the studio with Bun. Read the rest of this entry »
So far, everything about The Great Debater has been excellent. “The Definitive Prayer” kicked things off with a bang a little less than a month ago, as Skyzoo put on a dazzling display of lyrical skill. As the weeks passed, he continued to drop strong tracks, only increasing my excitement about this project. Hell, even the Cosby-inspired art that accompanied each release was unique and cool. Now, finally, the mixtape is here. Read the rest of this entry »
Damn, today’s shaping up to be a good day. We’ve already seen a rare Andre 3000 verse, Skyzoo’s The Great Debater is on its way later in the day and flying in under-the-radar in the early hours of this morning, we have a 14KT beat tape. And not just any beat tape. This is the 14KillaTape. Read the rest of this entry »
Two of eL’s biggest supporters are eskay and our own LC, which very well may be the equivalent of a rap Romans 8:31 cosign or at least enough amassed credibility to warrant a listen when he drops a new track. Add in the 14KT factor and success is guaranteed. Read the rest of this entry »
Aloe Blacc’s “Fourteen” catches the Cali artist fondly recalling his days long before he needed dollars. 14KT’s production sets the tone for this flashback track featuring no frills MC’ing on Aloe’s end. What’s more is the song will likely make you recollect on your younger days when things were so simple. Read the rest of this entry »
“Did this beat in like 07′. I sent this beat to Danny Brown around maybe 08′-09′. Never heard back from him about the beat until recently when this song popped out on his The Hybrid Deluxe release on iTunes. Word! He wrote a joint about Cartier Sunglasses and the danger of wearing them. Read the rest of this entry »
I surely hope there’s some sunshine over the weekend to accompany this beat, because Danny and KT have set it up nicely with this one. Read the rest of this entry »
When the seas parted, eleven Crew members walked from various points across the great expanse of America to convene in Austin, Texas. Though we spent a handful of days indulging the senses together — thrown into the immediacy and intimacy of a shared experience — the mark SxSW leaves on a person is as unique as a fingerprint. We all took in different shows, talked to different people and shook different hands. Read the rest of this entry »
The big homie House Shoes sent this over the other day and I’ve been selfish in hogging this for myself; using it to put a bit of dirt back on my soul after having it sweetened by the plethora of rappers selling out for 15 seconds of fame on the R&B route. Read the rest of this entry »
Ballroom.
I don’t know what you call it in your metro area, but I’m sure you have a two-step as smooth as Ballroom in Detroit. It’s the dance that makes all your white friends say “What is THAT? Can you teach me?!?” I was that white girl at some point long ago in yesteryear. Now I teach the rhythmically disinclined at weddings. My pop always said “See one, Do one, Teach one,” but I’m fairly confident this joint would have you stepping into the brisk morning hours without my instruction. Read the rest of this entry »
The internet is a gift and a curse when it comes to the consumption and creation of music. Read the rest of this entry »
When it’s time to punch the clock at the end of a long day here at the TSS office, the word “nightcap” flies around like we’re headed across the street to our local yokel smoky pub for a shot and a beer with McNulty. But what we’re really aiming for is the piece to carry us through the night and on into waking up with a Cooler Chick. And tonight I bring the soundtrack for the piece I hope caps your night, TSS.
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Download — 14KT — “Verbal Intercourse”
14KT is releasing an album next Tuesday of Dilla-donut inspired beats he put together right after the legendary producer passed, but kept locked away until now. And like Dilla, KT has a freaky streak and a penchant for all things beautiful woman. Read the rest of this entry »
Featuring AB & 14KT on the beat. You officially snoozed on There’s Only One, but it’s not like it’s in extinction. Truth be told, LC had to keep Read the rest of this entry »
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Like a thief in the night, J. Elec always manages to slide through with a track. This time, produced by none other than the good brother 14KT. Read the rest of this entry »
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