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Previously: Bow Wow - Yeah Yeah feat. Lloyd Banks
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Bow Wow - Talking About [Music Video]
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Previously: Bow Wow - Yeah Yeah feat. Lloyd Banks
Lloyd - Feel Like June [Full, No Tags]
It's been a while since I've heard a metaphor used so effortlessly in an R&B slow jam. Usually it's something so outrageous that I laugh instead of feeling its intended #Sertafied vibe. A snippet from Lloyd's new track "Feel Like June" surfaced back in November, but now we get the whole thing and I'm feeling it. I'd love it more if he could've chosen July as the month but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Lloyd - Feel Like June (Full, No Tags) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Previously: Lloyd - She's All I Want For Christmas [Music Video]
B.o.B & Waka Flocka - Fist Pump [Studio Session]
When rappers announce who they're working with, they may tweet it, say it in an interview, or drop an edited studio session video after the recording has taken place. B.o.B and Waka Flocka are taking it a step further by being completely transparent and Ustreaming their collaboration for their party track "Fist Pump" live.
Watch the recording session below, and let me know what you think about the ATLiens' collab! Also, if you get all the way through just let me know. Does Waka write his rhymes down before he raps them? Thanks.
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Crooked I - LA Leakers Freestyle
Apparently I need to get like LA Leakers because the beast that is Crooked I e-mailed them over some exclusive heat. Check out the freestyle from one-quarter of the Slaughter that they shared with the world below, and be on the lookout for a huge movement from Slaughterhouse and Crooked I this year!
Crooked I - LA Leakers Freestyle [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Props to HHNM
Previously: Crooked I - The (COB) Motto Freestyle
Chevy Woods - Glass Table Girls [Music Video]
It feels like forever in internet time since Chevy Woods has put out a new project so I'm glad to see him kicking of 2012 with a video to his "Glass Table Girls" freestyle. Watch the Taylor Gang starter rap over The Weeknd's House of Balloons standout below, and let me know what you think about Chevy's skills by hitting me up on Facebook and Twitter!
Props to illRoots
Previously: Chevy Woods & Wiz Khalifa Explain Juicy J's Deal With Taylor Gang [VIDEO]
Bruno Mars Talks Drug Abuse & Being Dropped From Motown On CNN [VIDEO]
Bruno Mars has proven to be one of the most talented breakthrough artists music's seen in a very long time. What people sometimes forget about Bruno is that he's had a lot of growing up to do in the music industry. During his interview with CNN's Piers Morgan, which aired on Friday, he spoke on his substance abuse, fighting to record music he loved, his feelings towards Amy Winehouse's passing, and rejection from Motown Records.
Watch the first clip below regarding Bruno's 2010 arrest for cocaine possession, and hit the jump to watch him discuss being dropped from Motown Records.
Dawn Richard Brings GoldenHeart To 106 & Park [VIDEO]
Dawn Richard visited 106 & Park for the first time as a solo artist to premiere the music video to the emotionally captivating track "SMFU." Watch below as she reveals what to expect from GoldenHeart and explains what it's like to be working on her own project. Get ready!
Props to Yardie
Previously: Dawn Richard - SMFU (Save Me From U) [Music Video]
Mac Miller - Of The Soul [Music Video]
Good to see that Mac Miller is still promoting Blue Slide Park even after its record breaking numbers. Check out the simplistic music video to "Of The Soul" below, which shows Mac Miller and a few dancers in front of the album artwork background.
Props to YHTN
Previously: Mac Miller Announces New Collaboration With Pharrell [VIDEO]
Meek Mill - The Wire 6 DVD Freestyle [VIDEO]
Check out this scene from the upcoming Wire 6 DVD that shows Philly's Meek Mill freestyling in the rawest form. If you watch the whole thing, you'll see a cocky Meek rant about haters and other rappers saying that they're the best.
You can cop The Wire 6 DVD here!
Props to XZ
Previously: Rick Ross feat. Meek Mill & Wale - Bag Of Money
Asher Roth Performs "Dope Shit" Live In Chicago [VIDEO]
Asher Roth hit up Reggie's in Chicago last month and Gowhere Hip Hop captured some footage of his set which included his performance of "Dope Shit," one of Pabst & Jazz's many standout tracks. Check out the performance below, and check out Asher's website to find out if he's coming through your city any time soon!
Props to GWHH
Previously: Asher Roth - Common Knowledge [Behind The Scenes]
KiD CuDi x Daft Punk - Memories (One More Time) [Urban Noize Remix]
Urban Noize never disappoints with their mashups. Check out their latest remix, "Memories (One More Time)," below, which combines Kid Cudi's David Guetta collab with the Daft Punk classic.
Kid Cudi & Daft Punk - Memories (One More Time) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Bow Wow - Yeah Yeah feat. Lloyd Banks
DJ Whoo Kid just premiered this new track from Bow Wow featuring Lloyd Banks on Shade 45. Luckily Diverse Hip Hop captured a radio rip of the unexpected collaboration. Check out "Yeah Yeah" below and let me know what you think about the potential Underrated track!
Update: The CDQ surfaced. Enjoy!
Bow Wow - Yeah Yeah feat. Lloyd Banks (CDQ) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Chris Brown - Mona Lisa feat. Kevin McCall
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From the looks of it, I don't think this will make the cut on Fortune, but I'm sure it'll get plenty of play. Get used to hearing it mixed in with "Rack City!"
Download: Chris Brown - Mona Lisa feat. K-Mac
Props to D.SCOTT
Previously: Chris Brown feat. K-Mac - Strip [Music Video]
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Luke Christopher - Building Skies [New Mixtape]
Few artists can say that they write and produce nearly every track that they record, but to say that and only be 18 doing it? Luke Christopher is a rare breed.
Before you check out his new mixtape after the jump, watch his video for Luke Chris's popular track "Roof Tops" with Asher Roth and let me know what you think of the West Coast emcee!
Slim Thug - Houston feat. Paul Wall & Z-Ro [Music Video]
Slim Thug, Paul Wall, and Z-Ro are repping their city to the fullest on the ESPN theme sampled title track of Thugga's Houston mixtape. Watch below as they tailgate at a Texans game with fans and some of the players, and look closely to catch tons of cameos from some of Houston's biggest names in Hip Hop!
Props to HHNM
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MellowHype - 45
Hodgy and Left Brain create a smooth and, had to say it, mellow, atmosphere on their new track "45." Take a listen to this leftover track below, and get MellowHyped that their Numbers project is coming soon!
MellowHype - 45 [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
Download: MellowHype - 45
Props to GMAD
Previously: Hodgy Beats - Nagoya [Prod. by Jonti]
Domo Genesis - Stray Bullets
Domo Genesis proves with each track that Odd Future has some serious lyrical weaponry. Check out his latest track "Stray Bullets" below, and make sure you keep your eye out for Domo in 2012!
Domo Genesis - Stray Bullets [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
Download: Domo Genesis - Stray Bullets
Props to GMAD
Previously: Domo Genesis - Under The Influence [New Mixtape]
Young Jeezy - Shot Caller (Freestyle)
I was going to thank Young Jeezy for this freestyle, but it seems French Montana's still on his version of "Shot Caller." For those that can tolerate the Coke Boy, listen away!
Young Jeezy - Shot Caller (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Props to HHNM
Previously: LoveRance feat. Young Jeezy, T.I. & 50 Cent - Up! (Remix)
Styles P - GhostBlaze
Styles P continues rolling out the freestyles as he takes on Jay Electronica's Just Blaze produced track "Exhibit A." Consider this a prelude to Styles P's future material since he's been in the lab with Just Blaze working on some new heat.
Styles P - GhostBlaze [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
Download: Styles P - GhostBlaze
Props to D Dot Omen
Previously: Styles P - Float Good
Pusha T - What Dreams Are Made Of [Music Video]
Pusha T links up with Red Bull once again for the release of his latest Fear Of God II video, "What Dreams Are Made Of." Look at the "powder" filled visuals that I'd like to say that Ronald Reagan co-produced below, and make sure you cop Fear Of God II: Let Us Pray on iTunes if you haven't already.
Props to Miss Info
Previously: Pusha T - Sweet (Freestyle)
Jimmy Kimmel's Spoof Commercial For Kanye West's DONDA [VIDEO]
Although Kanye West doesn't tweet consistenly, he's never one to disappoint whenever he logs on. Just take a look for yourself. After going on a huge rant about America's education system, he mentioned that he's starting a think-tank, creative firm named after his late mother Donda and started tweeting all over the place.
While Kanye did make a few valid points in his rant, who couldn't help but poke fun at it? Jimmy Kimmel surely capitalized and created a spoof promotional video for the company using the rapper's actual tweets. HILARIOUS.
Props to Nah Right
Previously: Kanye West Debuts His DJ Alter Ego, Yeezy World Peace [VIDEO]
Jakk Frost - Dirty Uggs
It's about time someone addressed this epidemic! In college it seemed like wearing Uggs until they screamed for mercy was a rite of passage. Philly rapper Jakk Frost has finally given the shoes a voice on his hilarious track aptly titled "Dirty Uggs." Download below!
DOWNLOAD: Jakk Frost - Dirty Uggs
Props to 2dopeboyz
Future - Astronaut Status [Mixtape Trailer]
Future's got plans of taking us to Pluto with his upcoming mixtape Astronaut Status. For now, get a chance to see the company he keeps in this mixtape trailer that dramatically reveals how Future keeps himself on top of ATL's new wave of rappers.
Props to TTM
Previously: Future Takes Over BET's 106 & Party [VIDEO]
Masspike Miles - Infatuated [Music Video]
Before Masspike Miles's upcoming project Say Hello To Forever hits iTunes on January 10th, he's got some eye candy to show us in his music video to standout track "Infatuated." Looks like MMG has some heat in the R&B category!
NSFW ALERT
Oh wow.
Props to XZ
Previously: Masspike Miles - Love Come Down
Skillz & Maino Bless RapFix Live With The 1st Freestyle of 2012 [VIDEO]
The first episode of RapFix Live in 2012 was entertaining to say the least as Maino took over as the self-proclaimed host and acclaimed emcee-ghostwriter Skillz spoke on ruffling feathers with his yearly rap-ups. At the end of the episode, they put all jokes aside and spit a few bars to close the show out properly. Watch Skillz kill it below, and hit the jump to watch the entire hour long episode!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 15: It's A New Year Baby!
It's been a while but Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio is back right in time for the new year! To celebrate 2012 AND the 6 Month Anniversary of the site, I decided to put straight party tracks on this mix. If you're looking for more indie tracks, check out the other editions!
Thank you all for all of your support since I launched the site. This has been a huge learning experience and I'm still not close to bringing Gangstas Use Emoticons to its peak. I appreciate all you gangstas for riding with me through all the music, mixes, videos (and typos), and I'd love to hear any feedback that you have!
Enjoy! Tracks from Nas, Ludacris, Wale, 50 Cent, Jay-Z & Kanye West, Young Jeezy, B.o.B, Andre 3000, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and more!!
Previously: Gangstas Use Emoticons, Radio. Vol. 14
Lupe Fiasco - American Terrorist III [Music Video]
I don't know about you all, but Lupe Fiasco's "American Terrorist III" and his Friend of The People mixtape has been getting tons of my play from my iTunes. Talk about pimpin'.
Check out this dope fan made video from ArseneIncubus3 that I'm sure Lupe and all my anime fan gangstas will appreciate. I'm not even gonna perp like I know what anime show these clips are taken from.
Props to RM
Previously: Lupe Fiasco, Tyler The Creator & Pharrell In The Studio
Rick Ross - Stay Schemin' feat. Drake & French Montana [Music Video]
Soooo Rick Ross dropped a mixtape trailer, mixtape, and music video in one day and I'm still not tired of him. Check out the music video for Rich Forever outro track "Stay Schemin" below, which features his Y.O.L.O. partner Drake and Coke Boy/Bad Boy French Montana.
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Rick Ross - Rich Forever [New Mixtape]
When Rick Ross revealed the track listing to this mixtape, he surprised everyone. Most people, myself included, thought the mixtape would just be Rick Ross rhyming over hit songs like the remixes he'd been releasing for the past few weeks. WRONG.
The line up on Rich Forever is RIDICULOUS. All brand new tracks featuring everyone from John Legend and Nas to French Montana and Styles P. The wait is finally over, so look below to stream/download Rozay's prelude to God Forgives, I Don't!
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Rick Ross - Rich Forever [Mixtape Trailer]
Rick Ross is milking this Rich Forever mixtape release for all it's worth today, and I can't hate on him for that. Check out the making of Rich Forever below, which displays his luxurious "bowl of lobster bisque" lifestyle and features appearances from Shaheem Reid, Meek Mill, Drake, Stalley and more!
Props to XXL
Previously: Rick Ross - Bag Of Money feat. Wale & Meek Mill
Chase N. Ca$he - IFWT Freestyle
Cha$e N. Ca$he gives us two songs in one on his IFWT freestyle. No wonder Funkmaster Flex named him one of 20 to watch in 2012. After producing on Take Care and hitting the road with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and The A$AP Mob, I definitely agree.
Chase N. Ca$he - IFWT Freestyle [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Props to IFWT
Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - Trill Living 2.0 [Music Video]
DJ Tedsmooth x Grafh - Next Episode
DJ Tedsmooth gets another crazy emcee to kill a Dr. Dre production for his upcoming ReTox release. Check out Grafh taking on Dre's "Next Episode" below, and let me know what you think of his cover by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!
DJ Tedsmooth x Grafh - Next Episode
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Audra The Rapper - IFWT Freestyle
I'm glad Flex included Audra The Rapper among the 20 to Wach For In 2012, because people are really sleeping on this chick's ability. Love to see women like myself kill it, so make sure you check this IFWT freestyle out and get familiar!
Audra The Rapper - IFWT Freestyle
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Props to IFWT
Previously: Audra The Rapper - Bitches In Paris (Freestyle)
Maffew Ragazino - IFWT Freestyle
Along with Jon Connor , Skeme and Troy Ave, Maffew Ragazino is among In Flex We Trust's 20 To Watch in 2012. If you don't want to take Flex's word for it, check out this freestyle that he dropped in response to the recognition!
Maffew Ragazino - IFWT Freestyle [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Props to Nah Right
Previously: Maffew Ragazino - Blaxploitation [Music Video]
Gilbere Forte - Say So (Peso Freestyle)
Gilbere Forte is putting all the phony rappers on blast on his latest freestyle, "Say So." He rides over A$AP Ty Beats' production like it was his own on this one, so I'm gonna say that this one's my favorite so far.
Gilbere Forte - Say So (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Props to YHTN
Previously: Gilbere Forte - Sweet (Freestyle)
STS - Something About You [Music Video]
Like Lupe Fiasco, Sugar Tongue Slim was inspired by Kavinsky's "Nightcall." The track flows perfectly with STS's Gold Rush movement, and the ATL representer rhymes "Something About You" to of Danny Galardo's direction. Get familiar or get left behind! #GoldRush
Props to AO!
Previously: STS - Let's Capture This Moment feat. Dosage [Music Video]
Tony Williams - Blazin' High feat. Wale, Emilio Rojas & Macklemore
Def Jam is definitely home of the most creative vocalists right now, and Tony Williams is proof of that on his new single "Blazin' High." On this Oddz.N.Endz. production, Tony links up with "best friends" Wale, Emilio Rojas, & Macklemore for a track that's sure to blow your mind. His new project Some Of My Best Friends Are Rappers drops next Friday, 1/13!
Tony Williams - Blazin' High feat. Wale, Emilio Rojas & Macklemore
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Props to Nah Right
Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions [PSA]
If I haven't hyped up Habits & Contradictions enough for you, check out Schoolboy Q's personal appeal below where he explains what type of impact the album should have on Hip Hop. From the leaks we've already heard and from his track record, Ab Soul may have been right when he said HnC is better than Section.80.
JANUARY 14TH!!
Props to Q
Previously: Schoolboy Q - Blessed feat. Kendrick Lamar
Chiddy Bang - Ray Charles [Music Video]
Chiddy and Xaphoon Jones are prepping us for their upcoming debut album Breakfast with the silly music video to "Ray Charles." Watch below as Chiddy Bang travels through the decades and takes it back to the "Georgia On My Mind," Fresh Prince, and Blues Brothers days.
Props to Rap-Up
Previously: Chiddy Bang - Ray Charles
Next Up: Honors English
If it weren't for MTV Rap Fix, who knows how long it would've been before I caught wind of Honors English? His video for "Cymbals On The Sidewalk" had veteran rapper Skillz at a lack of words when asked to give the Florida based emcee some constructive criticism.
Honors English isn't just a reflection of the care he puts into his craft; he's actually a college history professor! With the unconstrained ability to paint a three-dimensional picture with his wordplay and backing from Grammy winning producer Needlz, it's certain that the sky's the limit for Honors English.
Check out the Josh Milowe directed visuals to "Cymbals On The Sidewalk," the lead single from Honors English's upcoming album State Of The Art, below, and hit the jump to get more familiar!
Asher Roth - Common Knowledge [Behind The Scenes Video]
From 5 am when Asher Roth checked in to his "Common Knowledge" video shoot, KarmaLoop was there to get a feel for what the Def Jam artist has to go through to make a video as dope as this one turned out. Check out the behind the scenes footage below, and download Pabst & Jazz if you haven't already. It's INCREDIBLE.
Props to HHMN
Previously: Asher Roth - Common Knowledge [Music Video]
Chase N. Ca$he - Trill Living 2.0 [Music Video]
Another music video! Cha$e N. Ca$he makes sure you remember that The Heir Up There is coming soon by dropping the visuals to my favorite CNC track "Trill Living 2.0." Check out the New Orleans spitter/producer below, and make sure you let me know what you think about the track on Facebook or Twitter!
Props to HNHH
Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - Bamboo
DMX Attacked During Performance [VIDEO]
During his live show at Long Beach's Cafe Sevilla, a fan jumped onstage and attempted to attack DMX . Thankfully, security caught him in a choke hold almost instantly and allowed for the show to go on. Watch the full incident below, and help me out here. Did the assailant (over-dramatic word) have a weapon in his hand when he went after DMX's neck?
DMX's gangsta reaction:¯\_(ツ)_/¯ *Kanye Shrug*
Props to TMZ
Previously: DMX & The Ruff Ryders - World's Greatest
Common - Raw (How You Like It) [Music Video]
"Raw (How You Like It)" marks the fourth The Dreamer / The Believer music video from Common, and he's tapping his inner gangsta and inner sex symbol to scam his poker opponents and get the girl at the end.
Definitely including this in the next Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio.
Props to XXL
Previously: Common Confirms Drake Diss On The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]
Grafh - Sinning Again [Music Video]
Grafh's 2010 mixtape From The Bottom has so many standout tracks that he's still cranking out visuals from it. Check out the music video "Sinning Again" where the emcee nears his wit's end with life. Watch below to see how Grafh copes with the pain, and hit G.U.E. up later today to hear his contribution to DJ Tedsmooth's ReTox!
#LatePass download of From The Bottom after the jump!
Dawn Richard - SMFU (Save Me From U) [Music Video]
Dawn Richard's solo debut album GoldenHeart is getting closer and closer to being released, and I'm so excited. After her Making The Band, Danity Kane, and Dirty Money days, I feel like her solo success is destined. In the music video to "SMFU (Save Me From U)," Dawn is pouring her heart out on this song, and the visuals definitely reflect that. She's killing the dance moves as usual, too.
Props to SoulCulture
Previously: Dawn Richard - December Sky
Rick Ross - Bag Of Money feat. Wale & Meek Mill
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Rick Ross - Bag Of Money feat. Wale & Meek Mill
Download: Rick Ross - Bag Of Money ft. Wale & Meek Mill
Rick Ross - Bag Of Money ft. Wale & Meek Mill Lyrics
Rich Forever drops 3:05 PM tomorrow!
Props to Rap Radar
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
Tony Touch - Toca Tuesdays: The Best Freestyles of 2011 [Mixtape]
DJ Tony Touch's radio show is known for broadcasting some of the craziest freestyles in Hip Hop, and this new mixtape compiling some of the best from:
“Uncle Murda, Capadonna, Torae, Casey Veggies, French Montana and The Coke Boyz, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Black Thought, Big Sean, Yelawolf, Evidence, Apathy, Smoke DZA, STS, Open, D12, Rapsody, Skyzoo, Boaz, Danny Brown, Tech N9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Square Off, Vado, Phil Ade, Sean Price, Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Killer Mike, Action Bronson, Reks, and Young Chris”Wow!
Download: Tony Touch - Toca Tuesdays: The Best Freestyles of 2011 [Mixtape]
Props to Stupid Dope
Previously: Black Hippy Freestyles On Toca Tuesdays [VIDEO]
DJ Tedsmooth x Scram Jones - St8 Outta Compton
Scram Jones assists DJ Tedsmooth with his ReTox remix project by giving his take on N.W.A.'s classic "Straight Outta Compton." Listen closely!
DJ Ted Smooth x Scram Jones - Str8 Outta Compton [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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