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While Because The Internet is much more likable and ambitious than Childish Gambino’s last commercial effort, Camp, this album is not without its hangups.
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Chicago hip hop eccentric Mick Jenkins has a new single and video out titled “Roots,” which showcases the MC’s spacey flow and clever bars. While he may be too subtle and downplayed to have a legit hit, this guy will surely blow up with those who like their hip
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New York rapper Cakes Da Killa comes through with a new single that’s hard-hitting, fun, and clubby. I’d say he really embraces the club atmosphere with the instrumental here–courtesy of Siyoung–and his notoriously fast and zany flow is still pretty captivating, far from stale. Scope my
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Detroit rapper Danny Brown drops another track from his forthcoming Old album, which is set for a release at the end of this month on Fool’s Gold. Lyrically and vocally, Danny really does sound like an older version of himself, rapping about some grimy, grimy stuff in a normal
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The previously mentioned Chicago wordsmith Mick Jenkins has a new track out featuring production from High Klassified. The dude is definitely coming into his own. He’s got a voice, lyrics, depth. He knows how to pick a decent instrumental as well. Watch! via/
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Donny Oh is a New York rapper with a new video and single out; plus, he’s got a new EP on the way titled Stuffed Shells. Not only is Donny’s food choice there pretty classy, but he nabbed a sweet, soulful Knxwledge beat for the track featured in
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CAS is a UK rapper related to the grime scene, and the MC supposedly has a full-length release in the works titled Commerical, but it has yet to receive a release date. In the mean time, check out the videos for “Walkin'” and “All Hallows'” above and below.
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CRAB CAKE by Atomic Farmhouse L.A. hip hop project Atomic Farmhouse is rough around the edges, but has a lotta personality to offer. Remember how I just said MF DOOM has a lotta influence on these up-and-comers? This is one of those cases, I’d say. However, that doesn’
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Download: Mayhem Lauren- Respect the Fly Shit You don’t have to listen to Meyhem Lauren long to figure out where he’s coming from. He’s a New York MC who doesn’t exactly embrace the trendy, fashionable sounds in modern hip hop. And I’m talking about both
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Though the excitement over tracks like “212” and “L8R,” I’ve remained pretty luke warm on rap senstation Azealia Banks. But the closer we come to the release of her new 1991 EP, the more I realize she’s got a great ear for beats. Early, early this year, she
