Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art Of Storytelling

Gangstas, it's been a while! Soooo, yours truly, DJ Hourglass, decided to put something special together for Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12.  I present... Da Art of Storytelling (Part 1).  Hip Hop storytelling is an art form that few rappers have mastered, but when done right, the story can be so clever or shocking that you're stuck sitting, thinking about it.

Of course I included storytelling pros like Slick Rick, The Notorious B.I.G., Pac, Common and Nas, but there are some new names in the mix as well including J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar. Check out Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art of Storytelling below and hit the jump for a full tracklisting!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 12: Da Art of Storytelling

New Music: Nas ft. Rick Ross - It's A Tower Heist

"Nasty" Nas and "He Loves His B*tches" Rick Ross have come together for "It's a Tower Heist," an upcoming film starring Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, and Jessica Alba.  I don't know if I'm more excited about the collab or the fact that soundtracks are becoming more popular again. Okay, who am I kidding--it's Nas and Rick Ross on one track!

Nas ft. Rick Ross - It's a Tower Heist (CDQ)

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Props to XclusivesZone

Had to.

New Music Video: Nas - Nasty

Nas caused a lot of commotion when he dropped this single back in June.  Now we've got the music video to "Nasty," the debut single from Nas' upcoming tenth album.  Nasir is back in full effect!



Props to Rap Up

Previously: New Music: Nas x Amy Winehouse - Just Friends (Hey Nas) (Urban Noize Remix)

New Music: Nas x Amy Winehouse: Just Friends (Hey Nas) Urban Noize Remix

Urban Noize has created a perfect mash up of Amy Winehouse's timeless track "Just Friends" and Nas's "Hey Nas" for us to chill to.  Listen below and get your ears ready for their upcoming project, which mixes Jay-Z & Kanye West with Adele.

Nas + Amy Winehouse: Just Friends (Urban Noize Remix)

R.I.P. Amy

Props to GMAD

New Music Video: CJ Hilton is "So Fresh"

I've been trying to put everyone on this song since April and it's finally got a video!!

Baltimore, MD raised singer CJ Hilton is the best of both worlds-- he has the voice of an old school soul singer and the appeal and perspective of a 21st century star.  Watch the video for "So Fresh" above, and check him out on the very first edition of GUE Radio.




CJ will be on BET's 106 & Park TOMORROW to drop of this video, so be sure to tune in.

[Music Video] Common x Nas-Ghetto Dreams

After a lot of teasers and behind the scenes videos, the official music video for "Ghetto Dreams" is here.  I love this song because it's Common and Nas their finest.  Reminds me of the hunger they had in their first albums.

Common's The Dreamer, The Believer should be out this fall. Up next, is going to be Nas's video for "Nasty," so be on the lookout.

Common & Nas: Ghetto Dreams

When I first saw this song posted on 2dopeboyz, I thought this had to be an unreleased track from the 90s. I've never been more happy to be wrong because this song GOES! Watch the the trailer for the "Ghetto Dreams" below, and hit the jump to download the track!