Pusha T's clothing line Play Cloths is sending "Season's Greetings" to all the Hip Hop heads out there with its new mixtape Play Cloths Holiday 2011. There aren't any Christmas songs on here. Just Pusha T, Liva Don, Tyler The Creator, Hodgy and more freestyling and rhyming over original beats. Hit the jump to download and view the full tracklist!
Kanye West has never had a problem with being open about his feelings. Despite receiving the most Grammy nominations of the year, he was still snubbed from Album of the Year. At the final night of the Watch The Throne Tour's stay in Chicago, 'Ye let his hometown know that he would've been nominated if he didn't release two albums in the same year. Watch the speech below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter and let me know if you think Kanye's frustrations are merited!
Common is a legend in his own right, but he still pays respect when it's due. In the video below, Common salutes his homie Nas as he raps a verse from the Illmatic classic "Life's A Bitch." Thanks to 2Dopeboyz/Relentless Films for making this happen!
Common's The Dreamer, The Believer will be in stores December 20th!
Don Trip has impacted many lives with his very personal track "Letter To My Son," a plea as a single father involved in an intense custody battle. Watch below as a caller tells the Memphis rapper how important the song has been for him and to see him freestyle as RUSSELL SIMMONS looks on!
B.o.B hinted about a joint album with T.I. earlier, but when he sat down with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 he confirmed that The Man & The Martian is already in the works. Watch the video below as B.o.B also talks about his new mixtape E.P.I.C.and tells Angie how much work he's done for his sophomore album.
I have heard nothing but great things about Jay-Z & Kanye West's Watch The Throne Tour. Although it's coming upon its final dates, there's still a chance to get in on the action. Watch below to see the first episode of The Throne's behind the scenes series, which can be watched in full at Voyr.com
If I was seasonally challenged, I'd think it's still summer if I relied solely on this new music video from Trey Songz and Fabolous. Check out the visuals for the Inevitable EP's token club record below, and get ready for TONS of product placement. Still like the song, though.
CyHi The Prynce may be part of the G.O.O.D. Music family, but he's still grinding independently and staying authentic. The music video for Royal Flush track "Chance To Explain" keeps it all the way real and gives us that motivational boost that we all need in the morning. Check the visuals out below, and hit the jump to stream/download Royal Flush if you haven't already!
From the sounds of his latest track "Locked Door," El Paso singer/songwriter/lyricist Aubrey Mikel seems like the breath of fresh air that's needed in music today. In the visuals, Aubrey helps further convey the fact that he's building a wall around his heart after being hurt too many times. Who can't relate to that?
Watch the music video to "Locked Door" below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know if you're feeling Aubrey!
To learn more about Aubrey Mikel, check out his recent interview with SwurvRadio!
Houston's own Hollywood FLOSS is staying true to himself so that he gains a quality group of followers One Fan At A Time. On the video for his mixtape's standout track "So Much To Say," he "was venting about all of the sacrifices you make for the industry. And even with all those sacrifices, the industry is unkind, but we still love the craft and attempt to be successful at it."
Check out the visuals below which feature him rhyming passionately in front of a graffiti backdrop with a duo of mimes. Yes. Mimes. If anything, watch for the mimes!
If you're feeling what FLOSS has to offer hit the jump to download his latest, One Fan At A Time, which features Jackie Chain, Laws, and Naledge of Kidz In The Hall!
