The Interlude II dropped just a little while back, but The Kid Daytona’s here again to drop a little goodness for y’all. “Angela’s Sister” is a freestyle which finds Daytona doing his thing over the theme from Taxi. Read the rest of this entry »

Can you imagine if your first mixtape featured Wyclef Jean, Shaggy, Melonia Fiona and Pharrell, who also happened to be the one funding it? Well, Cris Cab can. Read the rest of this entry »

Music fans rejoice, The Kid Daytona lets loose his year-ending mixtape The Interlude II, sequel to 2010′s acclaimed release bearing the same name. As his stock continues to blossom along with universal recognition, the second part of the series looks to elevate the Bronx emcee’s name beyond the blogs and into iPods and car stereos of a new audience. Musically, it’s everything you’d expect from Daytona, but better. His trademark unique sound has matured, enhanced only by his ever-improving intricate lyricism and narrative ability. Read the rest of this entry »

When the moon hits your eye, like a big pizza pie, that’s amore. And when you’re lyrically deft like The Kid Daytona and the beautiful Melanie Fiona with identically gorgeous vocal chords, you create “Love Is Love.” The Honorable 6th wonder of the world sets the musical navigation menu to spring and it’s nothing but clouds ahead for some blissful R&B-infused raw rap. Read the rest of this entry »

Since most Crooked I fans are hyped to hear their favorite microphone destroyer will be releasing another EP called In None We Trust on December 13, the Left Coast Slaughterhouse member let go of this laid-back leak to help tide them over until it drops. Read the rest of this entry »

The Interlude II is full steam ahead with its second single “Ivory Coast Crime Scene” featuring fellow New Yorker, Action Bronson. While Action’s been on a roll over the last few months, Daytona’s looking to rebuild momentum with this one and I’d say it does the trick handily. “Ivory Coast…” is everything you’d imagine from these two emcees. Read the rest of this entry »

Equipped with the heavenly voice of Goapele, The Kid Daytona is looking towards the sky and giving thanks to that higher power that gave him his heartbeat and ability to stay on beats from Statik Selektah with clever lines. Not too many artists would usher in their new project from this angle but Daytona has always been an out-the-ordinary, extradionary talent. Read the rest of this entry »

Daytona is wheeling and dealing with that excrement that keeps all the insects buzzing in the summertime. Over a tropical 9th Wonder beat and even more tropical setting on the beaches of Puerto Rico, The Interlude LP continues to flex stronger leg muscles than Carl Lewis, considering it was released nearly a year ago and the video soul is still flowing freely. Read the rest of this entry »

Take David Dallas’ track title with a grain of salt: if he really felt like one of the Gallaghers, he’d be bitter, quarrelsome and feeling superficially great from knocking down a Scarface-sized mountain of nose candy. But let’s not dwell on specifics. The New Zealand MC’s putting out “Feels Like Oasis” for the deluxe edition release of his exceptional EP, The Rose Tint. Read the rest of this entry »

Now that Steve Williams is in the unemployment line, he may find work in Harlem and the Bronx, where Smoke DZA and The Kid Daytona hold council. If their putting game turns out to be as nice as their rhyming abilities, Tiger will have double the Black competition come the next PGA Tour. Read the rest of this entry »

Need something to do in NYC next Wednesday? Here’s a strong suggestion for a dope show that won’t break your budget. Read the rest of this entry »

As if our BBQ & Boomboxes playlist wasn’t enough, Hot97′s most street savvy DJ, Peter Rosenberg is in the spirit of sunshine as he’s set to spread the vibes in the form of his new EP, What’s Poppin Vol. 1 : Summer. The summer madness will feature Action Bronson, Homeboy Sandman, Asher Roth and The Kid Daytona, who gets jazzy and fresh on the project’s initial contribution to pleasant weather. Read the rest of this entry »

Kid Potential knows the hits and chances are he’s had a hand in any track dominating radio and club playlists. Kid Po works his magic from his current position as the National Mix-Show Manager for the 1200squad.com at Cornerstone/FADER Media and you can also catch him on the air at PNC.fm as a host on “Friday Night Cartoons,” every Friday night at 8pm. Read the rest of this entry »

Live and direct from the U.S.A.’s Spanish terriority, The Kid Daytona is broiling his vowels—The Interlude, exotic and international—in the pot until the ingredients are seasoned with utmost flavor. The “Bobby Flay of this game” cooks up another awe-inspiring visual in San Juan with his mean team, LRG for your Hip-Hop entertainment needs. Kiss the ring, suckas. Read the rest of this entry »

Inspired by their “Brain Candy” series and most likely plenty of wild, drunken nights, Naledge and Double O have embarked on another international adventure in between projects. Semester Abroad highlights the Kidz’ fantastic G.P.A. over the past few months and few of the classmates (Curren$y, Smoke DZA, tabi Bonney, The Kid Daytona, etc.) helping them cheat through language arts class. Read the rest of this entry »