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Bornsinner.com | Kendrick Lamar
4 days
Part 2 of J. Cole’s Bornsinner.com series; created by Dreamville. The second installment documents the day in the life of Kendrick Lamar as he deals with new found fame.
Bornsinner.com | Kendrick Lamar
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Watch ‘Where The Lonely Kids Go When The Bell Rings’, A Kanye West Documentary Made By A Fan
7 days
Where The Lonely Kids Go When The Bell Rings from James Workman on Vimeo.
It’s really easy to hate on Kanye West these days, hell he’s even gotten the South Park treatment. The College Dropout has served as one of the most influential projects to come across my ears and for a couple years all I could say is, “Yeah but….when is OLD ‘Ye gonna come back to us?” While the answer to that question remains unknown, this fan made 45 minute Kanye West documentary made by 5000 hours of labor from James Workman, gives us a pretty good look into the progression of the artist from interviews, backstage footage and stage performances.
[H/T: Complex]
Written by: @randymcrandell | @thatnewjam
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Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Official Video)
7 days
The unstoppable force that has been good kid, m.A.A.d continues to roll on with the single Bitch Don’e Kill My Vibe getting its own official video. Kendrick Lamar links up with funny man Mike Epps for the video which features a funeral procession, a swimming pool of liquor baptism and a party in an open field. If you haven’t listened to this album, you need to promptly crawl out from under your rock and get your ears familiar with the man that wishes “death to molly” at the end of this video.
Written by: @randymcrandell | @thatnewjam
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Jay-Z – 100$ Bill
17 days
We know Jay-Z has been in the studio, but the lid is so tight on whatever he’s been cooking up that fans find whatever seeps through the cracks to be exciting. After “Open Letter” put the Internets in a momentary frenzy, the only foreseeable release from Big Homie was his contribution to The Great Gatsby soundtrack “100$ Bill”, which we receive in full today.
Those interested can hear The Great Gatsby soundtrack can get an advanced listen via NPR. Hear “100$ Bill” below, and see Jay-Z speak on executive producing the film’s soundtrack in an interview via BlackTree TV.
Jay-Z – 100$ Bill – DOWNLOAD LINK
Jay-Z on Executive Producing The Great Gatsby
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
XXL 2013′s Freshmen Class: The Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Drama)
18 days
In tandem with 2013′s installment of their annual “Freshmen Class” issue, XXL has posted this accompanying mixtape hosted by DJ Drama, which features new tracks from Action Bronson, Angel Haze (who raps over Purity Ring’s “Lofticries”), Schoolboy Q, Joey Bada$$, Logic, and Ab-Soul, as well as contributions from the rest of this year’s “Freshman Class”. Stream or download it below and check out the tracklist as well.
XXL 2013′s Freshmen Class: The Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Drama)
2013 XXL Freshman Mixtape With DJ Drama:
01. Freshman Class 2013: “Bars”
02. Action Bronson: “November Rain”
03. Ab-Soul: “Back Then”
04. Schoolboy Q: “She Like”
05. Joey Bada$$: “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” [ft. Action Bronson]
06. Angel Haze: “Lofticries”
07. Travi$ Scott: “God Level”
08. Kirko Bangz: “So Trill” [ft. Big K.R.I.T.]
09. Logic: “Gone”
10. Trinidad Jame$: “I Need Mo”
11. Dizzy Wright: “Maintain” [ft. Joey Bada$$]
12. Angel Haze: “Element”
13. Schoolboy Q: “Yay Yay”
14. Kirko Bangz: “Long Time”
15. Dizzy Wright: “Impeccable”
16. Trinidad Jame$: “No Hook” [ft. Gucci Mane]
17. Travi$ Scott: “Upper Echelon” [ft. T.I. & 2 Chainz]
2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers — Episode 1 [Official]
2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers — Episode 2 [Official]
2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers — Episode 3 [Official]
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Ray J – I Hit It First ft. Bobby Brackins (Official Video)
21 days
Writing these kind of posts always twists my gut a bit. On the one hand, it’s an interesting story full of twists and turns that offers plenty of entertainment value. On the other hand, writing about these twists is exactly what Ray J was hoping critics, fans, and bloggers would do in the face of the song’s release. Am I highlighting the industry’s faults or simply feeding its ever-present need for attention and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a name in print? With stories like this, it’s hard to know. Anyway, check out the video below and the Kim Kardashian look alike.
Ray J – I Hit It First ft. Bobby Brackins (Official Video)
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Chance The Rapper – Smoke Again ft. Ab-Soul (Official Video)
22 days
Chance The Rapper’s Acid Rap drops in two days, which is a lot of hours to be waiting for a release as anticipated as this one. But in the meantime we have the video to “Smoke Again” featuring Ab-Soul – a clip directed by ILLROOTS. When watching this video, do realize that you are, in fact, not tripping. You are actually seeing some weird stuff happening in this video, like what’s happening to Chance The Rapper’s eye pupils, odd dancing that involves a lot of elbow movement, and a lot of blurred visuals.
Chance The Rapper – Smoke Again ft. Ab-Soul (Official Video)
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Lil Dicky – Ex-Boyfriend (Official Video)
25 days
He goes by the name of Lil Dicky. His first music video “Ex-Boyfriend” has been on YouTube for 2 days and already hit over 1 million views. A combination of great flow, good story telling, insane humour, and nice visuals (for guys and girls) make this a viral success. The song is off his debut album So Hard available to download on LilDicky.com.
Lil Dicky – Ex-Boyfriend (Official Video) – DOWNLOAD LINK
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Cory Hueston – American Dream (Official Video)
26 days
To those who have already had the pleasure of listening to the sultry yet raspy voice of Florida-native Cory Hueston, they’ve no doubt realized his raw and very real talent. Those within the music industry have begun to agree as well, as Hueston’s had meetings with the likes of Sony Music and is currently signed to independent Alistair Records. Nonetheless, his newest single “American Dream” is on that could truly catapult him to the next level – one that effortlessly fits into the mainstream music landscape without feeling forced. Now all it needs is a little momentum. Check it out below and support good music.
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Cory Hueston – American Dream (Official Video)
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Pretty Lights – Around The Block ft. Talib Kweli
36 days
As one of my introductions to electronic music, Pretty Lights will always hold a special place in my heart and confirmed release dates for upcoming projects are always a plus for me. Tonight he confirmed that his upcoming album A Color Map of the Sun will be released 7/2 for free via his own label PLM and gave out the lead single Around The Block which features vocals from none other than Talib Kweli.
“It has been 2 years, 5 months and 24 days since I last released a record. I am properly delighted to announce the release of my new full-length album “A Color Map of the Sun.” I began work on this album/project/experiment in February of 2011 and spent a year creating my own vinyl collection of everything I needed to produce the album I heard in my head. I spent the next year producing songs with homemade vinyl samples and a big crazy analog synth I built just for this album. It is truly Analog Electronica. It’s soulful electro hip-hop that went back in time to learn from the life of its smooth ass grandparents.” -Derek Vincent Smith
Pretty Lights – Around The Block ft. Talib Kweli – DOWNLOAD LINK
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