Glancing at the name Big Sid alongside Killer Mike and K.R.I.T. may lead to a first reaction of “yeah, paid features.” Whether that’s the case or not, the Texas artist makes the max out of “Born On The Block” from his upcoming album Failure Is Not An Option. Read the rest of this entry »

Our modern-day H. Rap Brown lays down the visuals for “Burn,” featuring supporting appearances from Oscar Grant’s fam and friends as well as a slew of rappers and enough factoids and images to make the brain turn. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, you’re right. This video came several days ago. But, you know what? Despite being busy providing commentary on music instead of just posting it, we at TSS specifically support Mr. Rojas and Mike The Killer and wanted to make sure the slick accompanying video to their fast-and-furious-flows from Life Without Shame‘s “FTW” got proper burn. Read the rest of this entry »

Birds in the sky and fish in the sea have nothing on Sean Falyon, the rap pugilist who manages to Be Everywhere you can possibly think of at the same time. After his first act of ubiquity gained some traction, the East Coast-born, Dirty South resident decided it was necessary to remind you of his globetrotting abilities. Read the rest of this entry »

The mentor-protégé relationship can be very delicate. A symbiotic, mutually beneficial arrangement can quickly turn into a power struggle. Dungeon Family representatives Big Boi and Killer Mike experienced both sides of that coin, while Mike and Pill, as members of Grind Time Rap Gang both went their separate ways with their friendship still intact. Read the rest of this entry »

Rappers have long documented on the reasoning why they grind, but few have carried their content over into the how’s and what’s. Killer Mike, on the contrary, has made it his life’s mission to show the world just how far a little bit of elbow grease, rhythm and 808s can take you. What started as a simple testament to the working pariah manifested into a full-fledged movement with the I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind series. Five years after the original, Mike Bigga is back with the slyly-titled PL3DGE Read the rest of this entry »

As promised Killer Kill from da ‘Ville comes through with BANGx3, the precursor to his upcoming Pl3dge which drops May 17th. Mike shares the mic with extended family members T.I., Big Boi and Young Jeezy, over production from Lil C, No ID, Don Cannon, DJ Toomp, Soundtrakk and Raz/Beat Billionaire. Read the rest of this entry »

And now we have Killer’s “At The Top,” produced by fellow Grand Hustle comrade Lil C. May could easily be renamed as Mike music month as May 6th should mark the release of the anticipatory BANGx3 mixtape, followed by the May 17th retail release of the album, Pl3dge. Also, the little bird perched on my shoulder keeps whispering words about another mixtape in the works as well. Read the rest of this entry »

It should come as no surprise that Mike Bigga based his latest video for “Hello” around his fans. Despite ATL’s “new school Ice Cube” inciting riots on wax, Killa Kill is one of the most down-to-earth cats you’ll ever meet. Read the rest of this entry »

Orlando Rae

Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV Pushed Back To June [TUD]

Guy Arrested for Cracking Jokes Near Police [Gawker]

Boy Arrested Over Spilled Milk [The Daily Beast]

Drake Vs. The Economist [YTWWN]

FBI Shut Down Three Of The Largest Poker Sites [DJ Mick] Read the rest of this entry »

Look, I try really hard use the name “Mike Bigga,” but “Killer Mike” is permanently embedded in my brain. Mike, if you come across this, my apologies homie, but just know I’m not one of those misguided people who are so influenced by Hip Hop that I recreate whatever’s presented to me. Anywho, ATL’s most intellectual bully finally unloosened his grasp on his Young Jeezy collaboration, “Go Out On The Town.” Read the rest of this entry »

Until proven otherwise, I’m continuing to believe Maurice Garland is the most influential man in the Atlanta music scene. While “most influential” may be pushing it, the fact that he is highly respected by artists in that community (and outside of Atlanta’s stranglehold) is beyond evident. It’s why stories such as Mo’s run-in with P.K. (formerly known as Pretty Ken) is so damn intriguing. Read the rest of this entry »

PL3DGE doesn’t drop for another five weeks, but it’s time for that final push before the album reaches shelves. Accordingly, Killer Mike is hitting his “Grind N Hustle” tour hard, and this weekend I happened to catch him and his DJ, our own Trackstar. Mike was kind enough to let me get a preview of his upcoming record, and without getting too wordy, it’s fire. Read the rest of this entry »

Jazzie Belle

What Your Tattoo Placement Says About You [Gawker]

How Did The Miami Heat Cause A Florida Bar To Lose $85,000? [TUD]

New Ja Rule LP Lands In Stores Day Before Rapper’s Prison Term [AHH]

Is Kanye West Finally Growing Up Or What? [PopEater] Read the rest of this entry »

Going into downloading Koopa’s ode to The Wild Thing, not much was expected. Truth be told, I figured this timely collabo with Killer Kill to be a few thrown together verses over a run-of-the-mill beat, simply trying to capitalize on the fact Crazy Charlie is pulling the strings of society and getting more publicity than Lindsey Lohan starting a Middle East uprising. Read the rest of this entry »