Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats [Music Video]

Ab-Soul's Control System is already my favorite album of the year, and he's definitely not disappointing with the visuals to "Terrorist Threats." He recruits Jhené Aiko, clad in a black TDE Hoodie, and Danny Brown, who join Soulo in rebelling against constraints placed on us by society. Listen closely, and cop the album on iTunes!



Previously:

• Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream + Lyrics]
• Jhené Aiko - 2 Seconds
• Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

ScHoolboy Q - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q recently hit up Philly's Power 99 to check in with Cosmic Kev. He proved why he's one of the best in the West as he freestyled over a classic Dre beat. Black Hippy does his thing on this one!



Props to Nah Right

Previously: Childish Gambino ft. ScHoolboy Q - Unnecessary

Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream]

I copped Ab-Soul's controlsystem yesterday, and I'm glad to say that it was worth the $8.99 is shelved out. If you need a little more convincing before picking it up on iTunes, Top Dawg Entertainment was gracious enough to post the entire album for free stream on Soundcloud. Enjoy the ride below!

Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)

Ab-Soul's controlsystem is officially on iTunes now, and if you buy any album this year, you should definitely put down the $8.99 on this one. Before you go do that, check out the Black Hippy remix of "Black Lip Bastard," which brings all four brothers of TDE together. Can we get that Black Hippy album though?


Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) Lyrics

Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Official Tracklisting + Snippets]

Ab-Soul's Control System drops tomorrow, and I don't know about you, but I can't wait. Just like Section.80 and Habits & Contradictions, it will go on sale on iTunes, so check out these snippets below to determine whether you plan on copping Soulo's new album! Full tracklisting after the jump.

Meek Mill ft. Kendrick Lamar - A1 Everything (Studio Session) [VIDEO]

Meek Mill and Kendrick Lamar's collaboration, while unlikely, made for my favorite track on Dreamchasers 2. Watch below as they perform the track in the studio together right after the track was finished.


Shot by retOne

Previously:

• Meek Mill - Dreamchasers 2 [New Mixtape]
• Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar - ILLuminate (Prod. by Skhye Hutch)

Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar - ILLuminate (Prod. by Skhye Hutch)

Ab-Soul's Control System drops on Friday, and I'm so ready for it, I wish I could take a nap, wake up and it'll be out. Okay. Enough thirst.

He dropped off a jewel of a track to hold us over in the form of the Kendrick Lamar featured "ILLuminate." May 11th, hurry up!



Props to TWV

Previously:

• Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) [Preview]
• Meek Mill ft. Kendrick Lamar - A1 Everything

Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) [Preview]

A Black Hippy album probably won't happen for a couple of years, so whenever they're all on a track together it'll be an event. Looks like Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q will be lending their talents to Ab-Soul's Control System album dropping this Friday, May 11.

Check out a visual preview of the "Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)" below!



Previously: Ab-Soul - Empathy ft. Alori Joh & JaVonte [Music Video]

Ab-Soul - Empathy ft. Alori Joh & JaVonte [Music Video]

Ab-Soul shows off a few notes as he attempts to woo a young lady on "Empathy." Assisting him on the track are the late, beautiful Alori Joh and her songwriting partner JaVonte. Watch the visuals below, and be sure to put three fingers in the sky for Alori Joh.


Directed by Jerome D

Previously: Ab-Soul ft. ScHoolboy Q - SOPA (Prod. by Nez Rio)

Ab-Soul ft. ScHoolboy Q - SOPA (Prod. by Nez Rio)

May 11th seems so far away! Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q prove to be the dynamic duo once again as the Cali emcee reveals the latest leak from Control System. If you're still trying to regain your sanity after watching "Pineal Gland," this won't be of much help. #HiiiPower



Catch Solo & Q on #THeGroovyTour now! Dates HERE.


Props to AO!

Previously:

• Ab-Soul - Pineal Gland [Music Video]
• ScHoolboy Q - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle

Ab-Soul - Pineal Gland [Music Video]

Ab-Soul has often referred to himself as the smartest in Black Hippy, and this music video should be all the proof you need. Check out "Pineal Gland" below, which might have you in deep thought for the rest of the day. Ab-Soul's album Control System is coming May 11th!



Previously: Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

ScHoolboy Q - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle

ScHoolboy Q was just confirmed as one of the performs at Hot 97's Summer Jam this year, so it was only right that he hit up the station when he was in town last night. Watch the video footage of his hilarious freestyles below, and hit the jump to download the audio! TDE!

Kendrick Lamar Talks To DJ Whoo Kid About Working With Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

Kendrick Lamar called in to DJ Whoo Kid's Shade 45 for an in depth interview about his career and his aspirations. During their ten minute chat, K Dot revealed that his debut should come out at the end of the summer and announced that he and Dr. Dre have recorded at least 30 tracks.

On Dr. Dre calling in to Power 106 for the premiere of "The Recipe":

“Dre said something on air that I didn’t even know. He said, first time I came in the studio with him, I gave him the same energy that Em and Fif gave him. When somebody say that, it’s only right for me to think or at least assume that influence him to go back even more and go even harder. And that’s dope to be a young cat to get inspired from that and him even getting inspired from me…I’m real appreciate about it.”

On possible collaborations with A$AP Rocky: 

“Oh yeah definitely, we got something cooking up, you know. That’s just off the record, that’s just a good dude. We really got to post up and chill out on that Drake tour man. We consider them like family. ASAP/TDE dig that.”

On working with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre:

“You know it’s crazy, I have not yet to lock all the way in with Snoop yet. I want to save that for last … I probably have 30 records with Dre bro...For Detox, I locked in with Snoop and Dre, and that experience was crazy.”

On desire to work with R&B singers:

“Yeah, definitely, Erykah Badu. For sure. All day!”

Listen to the full audio after the jump!

Kendrick Lamar Talks New Found Fame & Performs "Cartoon & Cereal" [Video]

DubCNN caught up with Kendrick Lamar after his first show ever in San Francisco on March 27th and spoke with the Top Dawg about performing "Cartoon & Cereal" for the first time as well as his reaction to his quick rise to fame. Watch the full interview below, and hit the jump to watch his debut performance of "Cartoon & Cereal!"

Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe [Prod. by Scoop DeVille]

From the second I found out Kendrick Lamar's new single was coming out today, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I've said it before and I'll say it again that he's my favorite rapper out, period. With backing from Dr. Dre and TDE's recent deal with Aftermath, I hope more of the world will hear how prolific he is so early in his career.

Feast your ears on the first single from his major label debut album (which may be titled Good Kid In A Mad City), "The Recipe," which features a verse from Dre and production from veteran West Coast producer Scoop DeVille. The single, which was originally titled "Women, Weed & Weather," will be on iTunes later on today!

Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe [Prod. by Scoop DeVille]

Purchase: Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe
Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe Lyrics

Hit the jump to listen to their interview on Power 106!

ScHoolboy Q - Brainstorm (L.A. Leakers Freestyle)

ScHoolboy Q dropped an exclusive freestyle for the LA Leakers where lets his thoughts free over a smooth, West Coast track. Listen closely on this one.



Props to UHTN

Previously: Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]

Jay Rock - Checkmate (Prod. By The Futuristiks)

Jay Rock puts you on game on his new single "Checkmate." The Black Hippy provides advice worth writing down on this new track produced by The Futuristiks including "If you got some loose ends in your circle then cut 'em off." Claps to that.

Jay Rock - Checkmate (Prod. By The Futuristiks)

Download: Jay Rock - Checkmate (Prod. By The Futuristiks)


#HiiiPower

Previously: ¡MAYDAY! ft. Black Thought, DJ Khaled, Jay Rock, Jon Connor, Stevie Stone – TNT (Remix)

Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]

The FADER caught up with all four members of Black Hippy at the FADER Fort during SXSW who started out by performing the ScHoolboy Q remix of "My Girl." Watch below as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Q rep TDE and kick off their shoes to discuss the competition in the group.



Props to RM

Previously: Kendrick Lamar Performs "Hol' Up" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar Performs "Hol' Up" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]

Cam Be got some amazing footage of Kendrick Lamar's performance of "Hol' Up" at both the FADER Fort and the VIBE House where the crowd new every single lyric along with K Dot. This song will never get old to me.



Props to 2DB

Previously: Kendrick Lamar Talks Aftermath Deal & Major Label Debut With Fuse TV [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar Talks Aftermath Deal & Major Label Debut With Fuse TV [VIDEO]

Fuse TV caught up with Kendrick Lamar who performed all over SXSW last week and got the Compton hero to address everything going on with his career. Watch below as he explains the details behind TDE's merger with Aftermath, talks producers on his major label debut Good Kid In A Mad City, and discusses his relationships with Game and Drake.



Props to HHDX

Previously: Kendrick Lamar Premieres The Neptunes Produced Track "Staircases" At SXSW [VIDEO]