New Music Video: Obii Say - Hey, I Remember You + Donuts For The Villagers [New Mixtape]

Detroit may be a pretty long distance from D.C., but that didn't stop emcee Obii Say from being heavily influenced by the likes of the late J. Dilla and Slum Village.  On his latest project Donuts for the Villagers Obii reminds us how important their music has been to Hip Hop as he rhymes over classic Dilla beats.

Check out the visuals for the tribute's first single, "Hey, I Remember You," an honest love story about a man wishing he could be with a girl who's already been scooped up.  If you're feeling it, make sure you check out Donuts for the Villagers after the jump!


OO~OOP to my Sorors in the video!

New Music: Phil Adé ft. Casey Veggies - P.O.P. Music

Phil Adé links up with one of Cali's finest, Casey Veggies, and Taylor Gang producer Cardo for what I think is his best #PhilAdeFriday track to date.  Check out "P.O.P. Music" below, which I think we can all relate to in some way. Get your priorities together!

Phil Ade - P.O.P. Music (Dirty) ft. Casey Veggies [Prod. by Cardo]

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We Mobile!! Hit the jump to stream "P.O.P. Music" on your phone!

Wale Talks Relationship With Rick Ross & Announces New Project With Mark Ronson + New Track With J. Cole [VIDEO]

The Rap-Up caught up with Mr. Ambition and got him to spill the beans about his upcoming releases. According to the man himself, he's got a new track called "Traffic" with his "brother" J. Cole, and he's working on a full length project with former collaborator Mark Ronson.  Can't wait to hear that!

Peep the full interview below, and let me know what you think about Wale's music and business moves since signing to MMG!


"Who wants to celebrate right now? We got work to do."

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Wale - Barry Sanders [VIDEO]

New Music Video: Phil Adé - Coming Home

Phil Adé continues to show us how strong his hustle is with visuals to the A Different World standout "Coming Home." Watch below as the DMV representer spits some real sh*t over a Sunny Norway production, and make sure you check out A Different World if you haven't already!



Props to XXL

Previously: Phil Ade - No Place Like Home ft. Kevin Ross

New Music: Raheem DeVaughn - Lotus Flower Bomb (Remix)

Raheem DeVaughn may be busy running his music label 368 Music Group and his Blis.fm radio show, but he's still finding time to jack for beats! Check out his latest remix, "Lotus Flower Bomb," below as he croons so smooth that you forget that there was even an original.

Raheem DeVaughn - Lotus Flower Bomb (Remix)

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Hit the jump for a mobile friendly stream of the track!

New Music Video: Wale - Barry Sanders

Sadly, Wale's Eleven One Eleven Theory track "Barry Sanders" wasn't enough to get the Detroit Lions pumped up against Green Bay, but at least we get a music video out of it! Happy Thanksgiving, gangstas!!



Props to GWHH

Previously: Wale - Ambitious Girls [Music Video]

New Music: Phil Adé - No Place Like Home ft. Kevin Ross

It's the end of the week so you know what time it is-- #PhilAdeFriday!! Phil smooths it out this time with the Kevin Ross featured "No Place Like Home." Check out the track below, and make sure you let me know how you feel about the DMV emcee with a comment or a tweet!

Phil Adé - No Place Like Home ft. Kevin Ross (Clean)

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Hit the jump for a mobile friendly stream of the track!

New Music Video: Wale - Ambitious Girls

Wale's not gonna let us forget that Ambition is in stores now.  Just days after dropping the video to "Lotus Flower Bomb," he's back with another track devoted to all the hard working ladies out there (Chyea!).  Check out the visuals to his poem "Ambitious Girls" below, and go cop the album if you haven't already!



Props to YHTN

Previously: Wale ft. Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb [Music Video]

New Music Video: Wale ft. Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb

Wale linked up with Miguel for the visuals to his smash single "Lotus Flower Bomb."  I hope I'm not the only one who busted out laughing at the intro when the love interest said, "Would you like to smell my lotus flower bomb?"




Ambition is in stores now!

Previously: Wale - Mass Appeal Freestyle [Music Video]

Phil Adé - Let It Shine

Amazing Artwork!

It's Friday, so you know what that means! Phil Adé is back with another DOPE track for #PhilAdeFriday.  Check out "Let It Shine," an ode to his determination and bravery to never give up, and use it as inspiration to go after what you've always dreamed of!

Phil Adé - Let It Shine

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Hit the jump for a mobile friendly stream of "Let It Shine!"

New Music Video: Phil Adé ft. Killa Kyleon - You're The One

Phil Adé linked up with Houston native Killa Kyleon for the chopped-and-screwed influenced banger "You're The One." Loving this track, which is on the DMV representer's mixtape A Different World.



Props to YHTN

Previously: Phil Adé - Not Enough

Uptown XO Performs "I Mean Business" Live In DC [VIDEO]

Uptown XO, 1/3 of the D.C. group Diamond District, has been making some major moves this year including a 2dopeboyz presented mixtape and gigs with Skyzoo & The Kid Daytona.  Watch below as he performs "I Mean Business" for the Vitamin Water Uncapped series LIVE in his hometown!



If you're feeling Uptown XO, hit the jump to stream/download Monumental II!

Wale Performs "That Way" With Jeremih & "Lotus Flower Bomb" With Miguel On 106 & Park

Tonight, Rick Ross introduced Wale, the man of the hour, to the 106 & Park stage.  Watch below as Wale and Jeremih perform "That Way" and gets interviewed by Terrance & Rocsi.



Ambition is in stores now!

Props to Yardie

Previously: New Music Video: Wale ft. J. Cole - Bad Girls Club

New Music Video: Wale ft. J. Cole - Bad Girls Club

Wale and J. Cole made this "Bad Girls Club" video a minute ago, but it's surfaced on the perfect day-- Ambition's release date!  Check out the visuals below, which also feature a "Tats On My Arm" teaser.  Let's get Wale to #1! He deserves it!



Props to RM

Previously: Wale - Ambition ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill

New Music: Phil Adé - Not Enough

It's Friday, so you know what that means! Another installment of #PhilAdeFriday!  This weeks track is called "Not Enough"and is dedicated to legendary producer J. Dilla. R.I.P.

Phil Adé - Not Enough

New Music: Wale ft. Big Sean - Slight Work [Prod. by Diplo]

I smell a club banger! Wale and Big Sean come together over a Diplo beat for "Slight Work," and all I can think when I hear it is "That sh*t CRAY!"

I told myself I'd never say that.....

Wale - Slight Work ft. Big Sean

Alt. Download: Mediafire


11.1.11!

Props to YHTN

Previously: Wale - What More Can I Say (Freestyle)

New Music: Phil Adé - Phil's Party

#PhilAdeFriday continues with the DMV representer rapping over Meek Mill's "House Party."  I'll add the download as soon as it surfaces!


Phil Adé - Phil's Party


Props to the man himself

Previously: New Music Video: Phil Adé - Deadlines

Wale Freestyles on Cosmic Kev's The Come Up Show

Wale's freestyling abilities have been questioned since it's been rumored that Wale took a lot of takes to record his BET Cypher.  During one of his many promotional interviews, Wale stopped by Cosmic Kev's Come Up Show and laid a few bars off of the dome.



Are you impressed?

Previously: New Music: Chip Tha Ripper ft. Wale - 25 Wives

New Music Video: Phil Adé - Deadlines

Phil Adé's been workin! First, he killed his show at the A3C Festival, then he starts dropping new music for #PhilAdeFridays, and now he's dropped a brand new video for his freestyle to "Headlines." Salute!



Props to YHTN

Previously: New Music: Phil Adé - College Girl

New Music: Phil Adé - College Girl

DMV rapper Phil Adé is the latest to create a weekly music series, and I'm glad for any chance to hear new music from him.  Check out his ode "College Girl," which samples "Angel," one of my favorite Anita Baker songs!

Phil Ade - College Girl (Clean)

Phil Ade - College Girl (Dirty)

Previously: New Music: Phil Adé - Deadlines