As he’s on the cusp of releasing his 1140: The Overdose Gangsta Grillz tape with DJ Drama, Pill drops a short visual that serves the dual purpose of sparking interest and paying homage to Eazy. Atlanta is just like Compton. And if Pill’s flowing like this while pullin’ on cancer sticks, imagine the problems fools would face if he cut back. Not that I’d suggest that considering I burn at least two to three packs of Kools per day myself. Read the rest of this entry »

Motion Family’s video would lead you to believe that Mike & Pill performed together & tore it down @ SXSW. They did, of sorts. Pill went on around 10pm and Mike was in the venue. He got amped and straight up took the stage near the end of Pill’s set (I have footage somewhere). It turned into a mini-Grind Time Rap Reunion (including a nice version of “If I Can’t Eat Right”) before Mike segued into his own set. Needless to say, the energy was flowing throughout the crowd. About 15 minutes into Mike rushing the stage, the guy seen the black shirt (around the 5:20 mark) – who I assume was the stage manager – let Mike know he’d jumped his time slot and would be cut short. Technically, it was fair but still it was the definition of…, word to Alley. Not to mention the same black shirt villain appeared near the end of Mike’s second set to tell him it was time to close down the venue. While he was cordial during the first exchange, Killer (still politely) informed said individual that he loved him “but I’ll tackle yo ass right about now.” Hilarious to even think of the prospect because I think the rickety stage would’ve came tumbling down if it did happen. Read the rest of this entry »

I was content without doing another post, cold chillin’ for the rest of the evening. I told Legend I was going to start taking the weekends off like the Rock bloggers. Then Maurice hit my inbox with two new Mike tracks so that felt worthy of ending my repose. While I’m rejoicing, I’m also too lazy to type up a full-fledged post so… Read the rest of this entry »

Leading up to the drop of YSL, I’ve been challenging Jonesy to see what he could do over different beats. My motto is “If you a rapper, aggin, rap.” Drop some shit that’ll make me pay attention. Create a few teaser joints over familiar tracks to whet the appetite of listeners who know your skills and maybe grab a few new fans in the process. Since it’s so formula, you already know that you have to do a different song and dance, something stupendous to stand out. To that end, he’s sent me a few “flowmercials.” Read the rest of this entry »

Ever since Mike & Pill formed an online presence, it’s been a patient wait for Grind Time’s S.L. Jones to make his move to set up shop online. As he sets to release his latest mixtape YSL, we get the first leak, “Speak & Spell.” Over a sparse drum pattern created by the good brothers Smiff & Cash, Jonesy does what he does best — floss & flag on you fools with a flawless lyrical flair. Read the rest of this entry »

I get a lot of requests to post behind the scenes footage but normally pass because it’s either a bore or pretty much psuedo-hype for a usual letdown. So for us to post BTS video or pics, you know it’s either A.) an artist we like or B.) good footage. In this case, it’s choice A x 2 since it’s Gibbs & Pill, Pill & Gibbs on the set of the “Womb 2 The Tomb” video shoot. Read the rest of this entry »

We told ‘em last week that certain Rappers Desperately Need A Name Change because they could never be marketed correctly (or taken seriously in some cases) and now ATL’s favorite nephew Killer Mike has announced to AllHipHop that he will forever be known as Mike Bigga.

“I’m going with the name Mike Bigga because I really feel like I’m bigger than what I have been in the past and I’ve managed to get legendary status from being a raw rap guy in terms of being able to come out of the shadows of the hardships I’ve had,” the entertainer said as he referenced recent tragedies that have occurred in his area.

“I’ve become my own boss in a bigger partnership with Grind Time Official and Grand Hustle now and I’m just on to bigger and better things,” Bigga continued. “And I figure what better time now, going into this new season that’s going to be coming up in January when Tip get out and let the world know I’m on to bigger and better things.”

Fair enough.

Still, Mike, you’re a smart dude. You could’ve been a little more clever than simply adding ‘Bigga.’ There’s too many Big’s and Lil’s as is. That’s just my 2¢, though. What do I know?

Killer Mike Announces Name Change – AllHipHop

Yeah, the mixtape is droppin’ in less than twenty-four hours and you know we’ve got you covered. Until then, here’s a little twisted promo for you. Read the rest of this entry »

…Drops on Thursday. A DJ Skee x The Smoking Section presentation featuring the music of Freddie Gibbs.

Previously Posted — Freddie Gibbs – “County Bounce” | Freddie Gibbs Feat. Pill – “Womb 2 The Tomb”

While @ the Heineken Red Star Soul event @ Atlanta’s Velvet Room, JaneeTMB of I Fux Wit It talks with Killer MIke about the controversial Pill’s “Trap Goin Ham” video. Mike reminds the camera Read the rest of this entry »

Photo By Lucas Zielasko

Another one from Gangsta Gibbs’ upcoming midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik, which will be hosted by DJ Skee. Read the rest of this entry »

Grind Time’s Pill plays tour guide on this trip to his closed down, home stomping grounds, Pink City. Read the rest of this entry »

In a perfect world, Freddie Gibbs & Pill would live right next door to each other. Read the rest of this entry »

There was a time in Hip-Hop when a song like Pill’s “Trap Goin’ Ham” was de rigueur. Read the rest of this entry »

Grind Time Official’s Killer Mike x TSS Crew’s Trackstar. Anger & Ambition, coming soon. ‘Nuff said.

Also, take a minute & check out Track’s recent interview with Audible Hype.