[Video] Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Headline Paid Dues 2013

Black Hippy headlined this year's Paid Dues Festival as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, and Jay Rock performed a handful of collaborations and solo tracks from their already deep collection.

Courtesy of Hip Hop Heisenberg, catch clips from their Paid Dues set, which include a few tracks from good kid, m.A.A.d city and ScHoolboy Q's latest single.

Kendrick Lamar - "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe (Remix)"


Black Hippy - "Black Lip Bastard (Remix)"

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

[XXL]

ScHoolboy Q - "Yay Yay" (Prod. by Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)

You made have heard a snippet of ScHoolboy Q's latest when Top Dawg surprised Kendrick Lamar with his Jay-Z feature, but now hear the Oxymoron lead offering "Yay Yay" in full.

After setting up TDE's lineup of Interscope releases with good kid, m.A.A.d city, ScHoolboy Q's major label debut has a tough act to follow. Hit the jump to see who will be featured on Oxymoron.

[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"

Hit-Boy, Kent M$ney, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman & Raekwon - "Cypher"

While Hit-Boy's definitely down with his Surf Club and G.O.O.D. Music fam, he's building an empire with his on Hits Since 87 imprint.

Introducing HS87's forthcoming compilation to the world, he includes the emcees on his roster as well as some of the game's most respected rhymesayers. Listen below as Method Man, Redman, ScHoolboy Q, Rick Ross, Raekwon, Xzibit and Casey Veggies join HS87 on "Cypher."


Previously: Hit-Boy - HITStory [New Mixtape]

ScHoolboy Q - Party

#TDEAppreciationWeek brings us Day 4, a new track from Puff Daddy ScHoolboy Q. Check out the Kenny Beats produced "Party" below, and let me know which track has been your favorite so far: this one, "Niburu" or "YOLA."



Previously: Black Hippy - Black Lip Bastard (Remix) [Music Video]

Black Hippy - Black Lip Bastard (Remix) [Music Video]

I'm glad I got some life about me and fired GUE back up tonight. First we get the Khaled, Nas & Scarface, and now Black Hippy dropped a video? Man, I love music.

Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock have been making moves to take over the world individually, but they come together to shoot the video to Soul's "Black Lip Bastard" remix. Control System, in stores now!



[Miss Info]

Previously:

• Ab-Soul Live In Ft. Lauderdale [VIDEO]
• ScHoolboy Q - THere He Go [Music Video]
• Talib Kweli ft. Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar - Push Thru
• Childish Gambino ft. Jay Rock - Sour Face

ScHoolboy Q - THere He Go [Music Video]

This definitely put a smile on my face. ScHoolboy Q gets a special cameo from his daughter and his Black Hippy brothers as he let's the world know what this TDE movement is all about. Habits & Contradictions is out now!


Directed by David M. Helman | Visuals by RuffMercy | Cinematography by Trevor Wineman

Previously: The Alchemist ft. Danny Brown & ScHoolboy Q - Flight Confirmation

Lloyd Banks - V6: The Gift [New Mixtape]

V6 has been delayed so many times, I'm surprised that Lloyd Banks finally delivered the mixtape. I always welcome new music from the G-Unit favorite and from what I've heard so far, it's a great project. Stream V6: The Gift below, which features guest verses from Young Chris, Fabolous, Vado, ScHoolboy Q, and Jadakiss.

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Previously: Lloyd Banks ft. Fabolous - Bring It Back

The Alchemist ft. Danny Brown & ScHoolboy Q - Flight Confirmation

Now this is easily the best video I've seen so far this month. The Alchemist, Danny Brown, and ScHoolboy Q perform the Russian Roulette track "Flight Confirmation" in the midst of some very awesome, random and NSFW footage. Stream the album for free HERE!


Directed by Jason Goldwatch

[Pitchfork]

Previously:

• The Alchemist - Russian Roulette [Full Album Stream]
• A$AP Rocky & Danny Brown Interview Each Other [VIDEO]
• ScHoolboy Q Talks Summer Jam & Being A "Gangster Hippie" With Angie Martinez [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

CyHi The Prynce - Ivy League Club [New Mixtape]

You know I'm excited about this one. Royal Flush 2 was easily one of my favorite tapes last year.

CyHi The Prynce plans to silence all of the claims that he is low on the G.O.O.D. Music totem pole by showing off why he was signed by Kanye in the first place--HE CAN SPIT. With a load of features from Chris Brown, Big Sean, B.o.B, Big K.R.I.T., ScHoolboy Q, Lloyd, Travis Porter, The Ivy League Club seems bound to make a really positive impact on determining how high the Atlanta emcee will rank among his class.




Download after the jump.

Childish Gambino - Royalty [New Mixtape]

Childish Gambino comes through with a must download for Independence Day as he taps Bun B, Ghostface Killah, RZA, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Tina Fey and more to lend their voices on Royalty. If you sleep on this one, I don't know what to tell you!

Download: Childish Gambino - Royalty

Previously: Childish Gambino Spits New Verse On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q Talks Summer Jam & Being A "Gangster Hippie" With Angie Martinez [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q swung by Hot 97 last week to kick it with Angie Martinez and talked to the DJ about Summer Jam, his trademark bucket hat, and the lifestyle of a "gangster hippie."



[Nah Right]

Previously: ScHoolboy Q & Chief Keef Freestyle On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q & Chief Keef Freestyle On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Both Chief Keef and ScHoolboy Q stopped through Sway In The Morning yesterday, and after a little chit chatting about Chief's writing process, they got down to business to prove why they're two of the most popular out right now.




Q after the jump!

XV - Popular Culture [New Mixtape]

If you haven't recognized XV's talent by now, you definitely will after listening to his Popular Culture mixtape. Join the #Squarians movement and stream the project below, which features B.o.B, ScHoolboy Q, Emilio Rojas, Slim The Mobster and more! Download after the jump.

XV ft. ScHoolboy Q - AaaHH! Real Monsters! (Prod. by The Awesome Sound)

Here is XV's last (and in my opinion, best) leak from his mixtape Popular Culture which hits LiveMixtapes.com tomorrow. Listen below as he and ScHoolboy Q spaz over "AaaHH!! Real Monsters!"

XV ft. ScHoolboy Q - AaaHH! Real Monsters! (Prod. by The Awesome Sound)

Download: XV ft. ScHoolboy Q - AaaHH! Real Monsters! (Prod. by The Awesome Sound)

Previously:

• XV ft. Raja - #OccupyMusic (Prod. The Awesome Sound)
• The Alchemist ft. Danny Brown & ScHoolboy Q - Flight Confirmation

The Alchemist ft. Danny Brown & ScHoolboy Q - Flight Confirmation

Alchemist recruits Danny Brown and ScHoolboy Q for "Flight Confirmation," the first single from his forthcoming album Russian Roulette. Definitely can't wait for 7.17.



[Most Blunted]

Previously:

• Gangrene - Odditorium [FreEP]
• Danny Brown - Grown Up [Music Video]
• Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Live At Santos Party House [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul Stop Through Green Lantern's Invasion Radio [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul stopped by DJ Green Lantern's Hip Hop Nation radio show and talked why they're not caught up on saying, "The West is back!"

Check out part two of the interview after the jump, in which they discuss their development and add ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock into the mix.

Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Live At Santos Party House [VIDEO]

The Elite Money Empire was in the building yesterday for HTC One Presents Social Sounds on VEVO which featured a concert starring Black Hippy-- Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock. Check out an in-depth recap of the show below!



Props to XZ

Previously:

• Trae Tha Truth ft. Kendrick Lamar & More - I'm On 2.0 [Music Video]
• Where It All Began: Ab-Soul [VIDEO]
• A$AP Rocky ft. ScHoolboy Q - Brand New Guy [Music Video]
• Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)