[New Mixtape] Chance The Rapper - 'Acid Rap'

After listening to Chance The Rapper's Acid Rap yesterday, I was left feeling a sense of deja vu which took me back to my first time hearing Kendrick Lamar's Section 80. As someone who was a fan of Kendrick's previous works, I could tell the second it started that this project would change everything. If past experiences teach me anything, it's that Chance The Rapper is set for the same fate.

Acid Rap is better than most albums hitting stores today, thanks to Chance's ability to lace his melodic flows with strong lyrics and the cohesive yet unique sound courtesy of Peter Cottontale and Stefan Ponce.  Proof that Chicago hip hop is not confined to one sound, stream and download Acid Rap below, which features BJ The Chicago Kid, Twista, Action Bronson, Childish Gambino and more.

Download: Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap

Previously: [Music Video] Chance The Rapper ft. Ab-Soul - "Smoke Again"

XXL Reveals Its 2013 Freshman Class

Last year was definitely a controversial one when it came to XXL's selection for its Freshman Class, but it's safe to say that 2013 has some solid picks. Although I feel a few of these names deserved top billing in previous years, peep the 10 11 rappers who made the cut this year.

ScHoolboy Q

Trinidad Jame$

Joey Bada$$

Ab-Soul

Logic

Action Bronson

Kirko Bangz

Travi$ Scott

Dizzy Wright

Angel Haze

Chief Keef

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[Video] ScHoolboy Q Brings Out Kendrick Lamar & Action Bronson At SXSW 2013

Photo Courtesy of Spin.com

ScHoolboy Q had the SXSW Fader Fort jumping all on his own, but to make things even groovier, he brought out Queens heavyweight Action Bronson and his TDE brother Kendrick Lamar for solo performances that made the crowd go insane. Watch footage of the show presented by Converse below, and get your plans ready for 2014!

Previously:

• Hit-Boy, Kent M$ney, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman & Raekwon - "Cypher"
• Action Bronson - Midget Cough (Prod. by Party Supplies)
• Bridget Kelly ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Street Dreamin"

Domo Genesis x Alchemist - No Idols [New Mixtape]

Domo Genesis, who I consider the most overlooked and underrated member of Odd Future has made a lot of waves in the past 24 hours with his mixtape, No Idols, a joint project with Alchemist. There's no question that the production is on point, and Domo seems to be getting better and better with each track.With features from Action Bronson, Smoke DZA, Prodigy, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, The Creator, and Freddie Gibbs, you'd be crazy to pass No Idols by. d(^_^)b Guaranteed.


Download: Domo Genesis & Alchemist - No Idols | Alt. Download (Limelinx)

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Previously:

• Smoke DZA ft. Domo Genesis & ScHoolboy Q - Ashtray (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
• The Alchemist ft. Danny Brown & ScHoolboy Q - Flight Confirmation

Action Bronson - Midget Cough (Prod. by Party Supplies)

Action Bronson and Party Supplies join forces once again on "Midget Cough," a track present on Mick Boogie & HYPETRAK's new mixtape Represent The Stripes.



Previously: Action Bronson x Party Supplies - Steve Wynn [Music Video]

The Alchemist - Russian Roulette [Full Album Stream]

Great albums come in 3's. Nas dropped Life Is Good, Frank Ocean gave us Channel Orange, and The Alchemist delivered his third solo album Russian Roulette right on time. I've been streaming this one and I'm in love. Of course there's no surprise it would be dope. Just look at Alchemist's track record!

I encourage you to purchase Russian Roulette on iTunes HERE, but at least take a listen to the free album stream, made available by Spin.com.

1. Soundcheck
2. Apollo’s Last Stand feat Ag Da Coroner
3. Crushed Kremlin feat Mayhem Lauren
4. Decisions Over Veal Orloff feat Action Bronson
5. Learned by Listening
6. Training Montage – Getting Stronger
7. Ivan’s Workout Plan
8. Never Grow Up feat Evidence
9. The Turning Point feat Roc Marciano
10. Live From Dynamo Stadium 2
11. Don Seymour’s Theme feat Midaz
12. Before The Fight Prelude
13. Adrian’s Words – Champion Song
14. Flight Of The Bumblebee
15. Kalashnekov Guns feat Guilty Simpson
16. Fight Confirmation feat Danny Brown and ScHoolboy Q
17. Press Conference Prelude
18. Freakish Strength
19. Junkyard Fight Scene feat DRDC
20. Oleg’s Flight feat Fashawn
21. Moscow Mornings – Sunrise
22. Moscow Evenings – Sunset
23. The Kosmos Pt 1 – Liftoff feat Chuuwee
24. The Kosmos Pt 2 – Power Glove feat Boldy James
25. The Kosmos Pt 3 – In Orbit
26. The Kosmos Pt 4 – Moon Probe feat Big Twinz
27. The Kosmos Pt 5 – 1st Contact – The Chase
28. The Kosmos Pt 6 – Life On Another Planet feat Willie The Kid Master
29. The Kosmos Pt 7 – The Explanation feat Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire
30. The Kosmos Pt 8 – Return To Earth Outro Master

Stream: The Alchemist - Russian Roulette

Previously: The Alchemist ft. Meyhem Lauren - Crushed Kremlin

Meyhem Lauren - Respect The Fly Shit [Free Album]

I know a few G's in particular who were waiting for this one to drop, and I'm not too proud to admit that I've been anticipating this album for a while myself.

Meyhem Lauren joined forces with producers Tommy Mas & Harry Fraud to present his album Respect The Fly Shit for free, courtesy of LRG and GreedHead


Download: Meyhem Lauren - Respect The Fly Shit [Free LP]

[FADER]

Previously: The Alchemist ft. Meyhem Lauren - Crushed Kremlin

Action Bronson x Party Supplies - Steve Wynn [Music Video]

Aww man. This video is great. Watch below as a puny man turns into Action Bronson with the help of bath salts to the tune of Blue Chips standout "Steve Wynn. If you haven't copped his Party Supplies album, download it for free HERE.


Directed by Rik Cordero

Previously: Meyhem Lauren ft. Action Bronson & Heems - Special Effects [VIDEO]

Meyhem Lauren ft. Action Bronson & Heems - Special Effects [VIDEO]

Meyhem Lauren gets up with Himanshu and Action Bronson on the visuals to "Special Effects," the latest single from his Respect The Fly Shit project coming soon. Download the track after the jump.


Directed by Himanshu Suri

Reks ft. Action Bronson - Riggs & Murtaugh (Prod. by Statik Selektah)

Boston emcee Reks released his album Straight No Chaser, produced entirely by Statik Selektah, yesterday via Bricks Records. To give you one last leak before you make your decision to buy the project on iTunes, check out the Action Bronson featured "Riggs & Murtaugh."



For all my Canadian gangstas out there, hit the jump to view the dates from Statik Selektah, Termanology, Reks, and DJ Deadeye's May tour!

Action Bronson - A Simple Man

Action Bronson is definitely in my top 5 of new rappers and I've been content playing Blue Chips on repeat. Although I think he's been quite generous this year, I'm not complaining at all that he's back with another serving of new heat. Check out "A Simple Man" below!

Action Bronson - A Simple Man (Prod. by Tommy Mas)
Download: Action Bronson - A Simple Man

Props to Stereogum

Previously: Reebok Presents... Behind The Scenes Of Action Bronson & Party Supplies's "Blue Chips" [VIDEO]

Reebok Presents... Behind The Scenes Of Action Bronson & Party Supplies's "Blue Chips" [VIDEO]

If you haven't downloaded Action Bronson and Party Supplies's joint album Blue Chips (it's free!) yet, make sure you go do that. Check out the two part behind the scenes footage of the making of Blue Chips below, presented by Reebok.

Action Bronson Vs. Nardwuar [VIDEO]

Nardwuar took on another hot NY rapper (I feel like a pause should be inserted somewhere) as he caught up with Action Bronson during SXSW and shared some pretty great records. If he could slide that 702 record my way, Nardwuar would have a friend in me.



Props to XZ

Previously: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips [Free Album]

Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase With 50 Cent, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, STS, Don Trip & The Foodchain [Live Stream]

Fuse has really been on point with these live streams. Sure they won't compare to the actual SXSW experience, but the fact that you can still watch some of the biggest shows at the festival for free is a great alternative. Tonight 50 Cent is performing Get Rich Or Die Trying in its entirety for the first time ever, right after Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Don Trip, STS and Food Chain take the stage. I'm most excited to see STS rock the stage tonight!





Props to TTM

Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips [Free Album]

Action Bronson and Party Supplies joined forces with Reebok, Complex, DJ Booth, and Fool's Gold to present their new album Blue Chips free of charge. This is a project I've been excited to hear since news of the collab broke, and I hope I'll be able to get some work done with this on rotation. All of the seventeen tracks were created in a free environment and came together in an improvisational way. Party Supplies handles all of the production on the tape while Action handles the bars with a little help from friends Roc Marciano, Meyhem Lauren, and Das Racist.

Download: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips [Free Album]

Props to Miss Info

Previously: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Hookers At The Point [Music Video]

Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips [Artwork + Tracklist]

Action Bronson and Party Supplies drop their free album Blue Chips in just three days on March 12th, and now the full tracklist has been revealed. The project, presented by Reebok and Fool's Gold, includes seventeen tracks with features from Roc Marciano, Meyhem Lauren, and Das Racist.

Props to HHDX

Previously: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Hookers At The Point [VIDEO]

Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) Ft. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona

The lovely Nitty Scott, MC just offered up a great late night snack via Twitter in the form of a hot track.  Listen to the Neapolitan remix (ha!) of "Auntie Maria's Crib" which features fellow emcees Action Bronson and The Kid Daytona.

Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) Ft. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona

Download: Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) Ft. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona

Previously:

• Fred The Godson, Jon Connor, Nitty Scott & Nyemiah Supreme - ThisIs50 Radio MegaCipher [VIDEO]
• Action Bronson x Party Supplies - Hookers At The Point [Music Video]
• The Kid Daytona ft. Jadakiss - LOW (Remix)

Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Hookers At The Point [Music Video]

Action Bronson & Party Supplies's Blue Chips project drops March 12th!



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Previously: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips Classic Session [VIDEO]

Cormega Ft. Action Bronson, Roc Marciano & Saigon - MARS

Looks like Slaughterhouse finally has some worthy competition. Meet the new supergroup M.A.R.S., which consists of Cormega, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano and Saigon.



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Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips Classic Session [VIDEO]

It'll be a Queens connection on Action Bronson and singer and producer Party Supplies's upcoming collaborative effort Blue Chips. The album was created entirely on the spot and allowed both of them to just let their creativity take over.  Check out a preview of what to expect below, and make sure you get ready for March 12th!



Props to AO!

Previously: Action Bronson - Nothng To Worry About (Remix)