Back in 2010, the homie Devine Carama rocked over some Dilla as part of The Jewelz Tape. Bringing it back because it’s one of my favorite instrumentals as well.
Happy Born Day J. Dilla! I cried listening to the instrumental of So Far To Go tonight.. So soulful and so detailed.. One of the best to ever do it.. I kicked a few bars over one of my favorite Dilla beats (Players) a couple of years ago. Rest In Peace Dilla. One
“If you have a SXSW Dopehouse and I’m not invited, I’ma walk in that bitch with a bomb under my North Face, scream “Allah!” and blow that bitch the fuck up.” – #ConversationsWithShawn
Shawn Chrys won’t drop My Name is Shawn until July 15th, but he drops this video clip (which takes you through his home town of Inglewood Always Up To No Good) with the project’s first single
Yonas gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming video. And to help y’all get hype he’s offering up track-five off The Proven Theory for the free.
Tre’s Patron & Instrumentals project is coming soon, but before that he drops off the title track about the recent blessings in his life…
On the eve of finding out he and his lady’s first born is a baby boy, Playboy Tre decides to celebrate with music and a few shots of Patron. The video and song lyrics give the listener a very insightful view into Tre’s thoughts and life. Welcome to the world Christian!!!
Dopeness. Congrats, man. One day I hope to be a father, too.
That really loud, large guy that you will likely meet at The Dopehouse next month? Yeah, he had this to say about his song:
“Hello” is a record that is just as deliberate as it is unapologetic. There is a absence of flashy synthesizers and electric harps. Just big drums, dope rhymes, and a knocking base that screams RAP MUSIC…the kind your mom used to tell you to turn down. So bump it in your headphones, and let it take you back to when hip hop was rugged!
The Alchemist and Oh No (alongside Roc Marciano… where’s that album man?) took to the famous music store in Hollywood, CA, for a smoke out/signing/performance. Vodka and Ayahuascais out now.
While we still wait for Stalley’s next outing, he takes us behind the scenes for a mixing session with engineer Young Guru. Also, head down bottom for another clip featuring Stalley.
The Jeremy Lin of rap links up with the renowned DJ for this latest project, featuring the likes of Freddie Gibbs, Collie Buddz and Big Sant among others. Tracklist and link down bottom.