They say if you snooze, you lose, and that couldn’t be more true for good albums overlooked for numerous reasons. Whether it’s falling victim to a popularity contest, lack of a big name co-sign or having substandard promotion, sometimes deserving projects don’t get the accolades that’s owed to them. Read the rest of this entry »

Killer Mike recently stopped by Invasion Radio to rap a taste with hosts DJ Green Lantern and Boss Lady about everything from his new album, middle class America, communicating with T.I., his relationship with T.I. and Andrew Young and the imminent return Outkast 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Rap days move fast, but I suspect the reconciliation between Mike and Big began on a rainy day in the A approximately two years ago. What started then comes full circle to now, as Killer ramps up the push for the April release of PL3DGE. Read the rest of this entry »

Killer Kill takes to the stage at an undisclosed location to perform “Burn,” also taking a minute to give a brief explanation of the song’s intentions. Listen, learn and be ye entertained. Read the rest of this entry »

Behind the scenes of Killer’s upcoming “Swimming” video, which fittingly gets a batch of beautiful women to match the song’s lyrics. Read the rest of this entry »

To label Mike Bigga’s “Burn” long-awaited would be a supreme understatement, mostly because we’ve waited with bated breath since hearing early bits of the track in July. Seems as if the wait was well worth it indeed. Poetry, pistols and conviction.

“I will burn this motherf*cker down.”

PL3DGE due out March 2011.

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Download — Killer Mike – “Burn” (Prod. by Sweatbox)

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The people of our culture love when the music takes on a life on film and YouTube coupled with the proliferation of 7D’s have given our artists more access to creative outlets outside the recording studio, using videos as extension beyond the booth. The advantage created is their voices become rounded, fleshing out from mere words to become full-fledged characters.

Coincidentally, I spoke with Mike a few weeks ago and he mentioned having a few videos either in the can or wrapping up, but I don’t recall this mini-movie being mentioned. Read the rest of this entry »

I don’t know Mike personally, but as a guy who respects his music, I really hope this Grand Hustle situation works. Math was never my strong suit, but my man’s recognition trails far behind the talent he possesses. Fret not, this isn’t a “soapbox moment” of how the masses continues to “sleep” on a man who has been apart of classics alongside Outkast – not to mention his own work. David D. proved that’s a lost cause anyway. Read the rest of this entry »