The Art of War is here. Perhaps this is Maino’s statement to his doubters or his call to arms for his supporters. Either way, he’s serving as commander in chief and he’s taking his listeners to battle. In collaboration with DJ Drama and The Aphilliates, Maino spits more of his trademark simple, yet emotional raps that connect with most in some form or another. Jermaine’s found his niche, and revels in it for all to hear in this preemptive strike before The Day After Tomorrow. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes when I’m acting silly, I lower my voice down to a whisper and mutter out “Bannnnnnkhead.” Ironically, when Shawty Lo does it, he’s dead serious and that’s how he makes a living. But for what it’s worth, the former D4L member has managed to keep a career through the snap music trends and a wax war with T.I.—so he deserves a little fanfare for his next move. Which just so happens to be a GANGSTA GRILLZEELS with none other than DJ Drama. Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. Thanksgiving and the producers who do it better the 2nd time, Cookin Soul, come through with another freebie on this glorious Tuesday to make your iPod smile. When is the last time you heard a compilation mixtape that was worthy of constant spins? More than likely it was a CS presentation. And with Drama giving his Gangsta Grillz stamp, it seems like they could be invincible. Read the rest of this entry »

In case you haven’t figured it out, Pill applies his life to a metaphor in perfect context to the environment around him. His addictive lyrical abilities act as stimulants to the audio senses to keep you, the fiends, coming back for more. And since his high hasn’t came down since he was named a top freshman in the game and shutting down SXSW stages, his co-signer XXL acts as the middle man for his latest street shipment 1140: The Overdose. Read the rest of this entry »

Not to be outdone by Officer Ricky, T.I. is here with his long-anticipated mixtape. It’ll be interesting to see if these projects are better than their respective retail releases. For now, roll the windows down, get the mean-mug going and see what happens when a king’s uncaged. Tracklist and download link after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

This record sounds like it should’ve dropped on Halloween.

Mentally, Jay Rock’s “Know Who You Trust” is equivalent to walking into one of those dusty, old fold-up haunted houses in the back of the unfriendly, neighborhood parking lot carnival. You hit play and swarming organs and daunting strings immediately cast a spell over you. Which is befitting considering the straight scary stories the Watts’ prophet rehashes on his track with upcoming R&B talent, Sean McGee, as part of the young Tyrese’s upcoming Rhythm & Streets Special Edition Gangsta Grillz. Read the rest of this entry »

The degree of this tape’s tardiness already proceeds the music’s reputation, so we’ll leave that buried in the sand. Honestly though, with the amount of clamoring for this project’s release date to come sooner than later, is the anticipation to hear Fab rap over other people’s beats that high? In all seriousness, Def Jam’s pet never had trouble getting an album out with all the bells, whistles and red carpet to boot, so why not continue on the money trail while fans still know you exist? Read the rest of this entry »

I was really beginning to think DJ Drama was the reason these dudes were consistently tardy. They type of cat to pay his cell phone bill late and such. But now I’m beginning to think it’s the rappers who are at fault because Drama and Mechanical Dummy got this one out on schedule as announced. That’s right, I’m talking about you Fab & Jeezy. Read the rest of this entry »

AYE! Just one month into the year and Mr. Thanksgiving is making sure the streets have an abundance of material to keep their iPods fed. While some opt to go with blue or purple, Jewman’s hue of choice is 100% Tropicana with his Urrngtape, complete with pulp and preservatives from Bun B, Jay Rock and his extended fam YBC. Read the rest of this entry »

The boy Yo Gotti (3rd cousin, twice removed of our own Gotty™) stays in the kitchen like that box of Arm & Hammer®. While most have tried to ignore his cooking habits, at this point in his career though, the pies he’s baking are too big for that local shop. Backed by Drama, Wayne and few other trappers you need not sleep either, he’s breakin’ up the birdies again for Cocaine Muzik 4. Take this rock and smoketh it. Read the rest of this entry »

Since the OG kept Killa in a position where his album could not (relevant), he’s back by popular demand with DJ Drama and Vado to reestablish his executive postition with another Gangsta Grillz in Boss Of All Bosses 2. He’s getting his Tony Montana on for the cover. Now let see if he can make it work again without Manolo Jones. Read the rest of this entry »

Alexis Lopez For Muy Bueno Monday

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Teddy Riley Announces Guy, Blackstreet Reunions [AHH]

Video: Soulja Boy Doing A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape With DJ Drama [Broken Cool]

Ghostbusters x Bape T-shirt Collection [Hypebeast]

Prototype Mister Cartoon Vinyl Figure [Up On Thingz]

Did Timbaland Sample Batman For Ayo Technology? [Kevin Nottingham]

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Prospect Turns Down $5M, Now Works At Costco [Sports By Brooks]

TSS Is Major!

For whatever reason, Terrace Martin gets overlooked whenever the next generation of West Coast artists are mentioned. Since he doesn’t drop a song daily its easy for him to get lost in the shuffle. His Locke High Gangsta Grillz truthfully should’ve been a debut album, but as long he keeps putting out music like this I won’t complain. This multi-faceted artist can take all the time he needs as long as the final product remains dope as this. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s what you all been waiting for ain’t it? Don’t front. When the album dropped, all you wanted was another mixtape. Now I suppose you’re demanding Tha Carter IV?

Yeah…didn’t think so.

Real version too, not that other bs link floating around. Hit the break. Read the rest of this entry »

So if Gucci Mane’s life is like a movie, which one would it be? Read the rest of this entry »