ABN’s fearless leader’s original version of “I’m On” played out like a blockbuster remix and it seemed like it was already at its apex with star power. Shame on anyone doubting the extent of Trae Tha Truth’s connections in this industry for the “2.0″ upgrade pits the hungriest of today’s rabid rappers together as they try to make their mark with just eight bars to spare. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, wouldn’t you look who’s creeping and crawling, still balling in the mix. With a title like Houston, it should be a telltale sign what awaits the ear upon pushing play, and The Thugga does not disappoint with enough chopped & screwed, speak-her sex moments to help restart the H-Town revival in Twenty Twelve. Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Samir S.

Statik Selektah and director Rik Cordero–two guys who won’t ever be associated with grandiosity–come together on the video for Statik’s Population Control posse cut, “Never a Dull Moment”. Read the rest of this entry »

While I’m sure GLC has been laying down his pimp hand since preschool, it’s really only been about the past year or so that we’ve become accustomed to the “Spaceship”-traveling Chicagoan completely adopting the “Ism” mantra. Read the rest of this entry »

The term “epic” is throw around almost as freely as “classic” when it comes to rap and pop culture as a whole. But the word makes for the appropriate billing here as B.o.B releases his latest mixtape, EPIC (Every Play Is Crucial). For a freebie, the tracklisting packs a lot of star power, including Grand Hustle boss T.I., other high profile inclusions like Eminem, Weezy and Mos Def. Read the rest of this entry »

Aside from a few remixes, Mike Posner has been ghost for the better part of the last year. But, just because his debut LP got panned by most of his core fan base, doesn’t mean he’s heading for the hills. To ensure a safe landing upon his return, the Michigan pop-star has reworked an Elton John classic with Bun B for the first of many free tracks he’ll be debuting every day Read the rest of this entry »

Trading Bruno Mars and Hayley Williams features for the likes of Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B serves as a reminder that, while mainstream America knows B.o.B. as a pop-rap phenomenon, his career started somewhere realer. The Atlanta MC drops a Southern-fried gem with “5 On The Kush,” a track that showcases how at-home dude sounds next to fellow fire-spitters. Read the rest of this entry »

A few years have passed since the long-haired Alabama pimp named Jackie Chain pulled up on our radar, but it’s now officially safe to say he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Press play just once on this freshly-waxed, Motion Family-filmed visual for “Parked Outside” and you’ll realize he’s finally commandeered his career and has all the pieces in place to succeed. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s only a few days after the release of his latest project, Success Served Cold, and Donny Goines is upset. That’s right, the New Yorker’s a tad mad he recorded multiple records worth of material for this street LP, but people are still classifying it as a mixtape. Read the rest of this entry »

H-Town, please, stand up. If you weren’t already having a good week, two generations of MCs from your favorite genre are reuniting once again to keep your candy-painted legacy alive and thriving. In this chapter of Slim’s Thug Thursdays, producer-tandem G.Luck & B.Don swipe a Thugga line from Chamillionaire’s “Still Tippin” sequel and basically just let the fellas have at it Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Travis Barker doesn’t actually need you to give him anything. He’s hustling his debut album like it he released it independently, showcasing the star power he pulled in to make it a solid offering. Next up for the video treatment is the me-against-the-world record with Beanie Sigel portraying himself as a prison inmate, Bun Bido dropping that realism and hookman extraordinaire Kobe gelling the entire scribe together on the chorus. Read the rest of this entry »

This little slice of epicness slipped passed our radar while indulging in our A3C festivities over this past weekend. But, the fact I happened to catch Donny rock his “Champions Anthem” about five times in its midst made sure I wouldn’t forget to spread the glory. Read the rest of this entry »

Forget your preconceptions about Jackie Chain, his looks or music. Press play on his Big-Krizzle-produced single “Parked Outside” and I guarantee you’ll lean back in acceptance within the first five seconds Read the rest of this entry »

After their Semester Abroad earlier this year, Naledge and Double-O have returned to campus. In what appears to be the Kidz’ first official single for their next LP, the simplistic pimp sh*t that is “Pour It Up” pairs the Chi-Town tandem with Bun B and David Banner for a double-time tip of the glass to Hip-Hop’s fallen soldiers. Unfortunately though, some of you might call the song slightly unoriginal, as nothing about its loose theme and loop-happy beat break much ground. But, then again, it is Monday afternoon and more than likely you’re not completely able to follow along.

Hopefully.

Download — Kidz In The Hall Feat. Bun B & David Banner – “Pour It Up”