This is a remix (or re-fix) that M.anifest did of a Shafiq Husayn track called "The U.N." It is one of two remixes on his upcoming project The Birds and The Beats (artwork above). The project features those two remixes and 14 additional original pieces from the Ghana-meets-Minneapolis emcee. It will be available for free.99 on M.anifest's birthday, November 20.Also, M.anifest had some words r...
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MTV just premiered P.O.S.'s music video for "Never Better." Now that he's released something like 5 of the 6 he made (I could be wrong there), do you have any favorites?
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If anyone had any doubts that Lupe is one of the best doing it right now, those should be quelled after his recent barrage of freestyles. Lupe Fiasco: "Say Something Freestyle"
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Kanye and Jonze's collaborative shirt film, "We Were Once a Fairytale," was just released to iTunes. In light of this, Jonze released some interesting behind the scenes footage of them filming the piece.
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Rocking over the Justus League's "Maybach Music," M.anifest originally intended for this to appear on his upcoming mixtape, The Birds and the Beats. However, the project evolved into a full album, complete with entirely original material, and will be released for free on November 20. So, M.anifest graciously sent this my way. And he also informed me that the A.R.M. album is coming sooner than...
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P.O.S. recounts with MTV one of his most memorable Halloweens (the infamous Twin Cities blizzard Halloween). I remember going out that same year! I was a ghost and blended right in with the snow. Good times. Now, we just drink and riot on State Street in Madison. Things done changed.
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Even though I personally experienced an Ali show (with Atmosphere, nonetheless) in London, it never ceases to amaze me how strong of a following the Rhymesayers star has in Europe. Here is video of Ali performing "Truth Is" in Paris. This video player only has this one song embedded, but if you feel the urge to see his entire set, hit up Grandcrew to watch the full thing.
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Lupe is really putting out a lot of material lately. That means one of two things: 1) Lasers is upcoming, or 2) He really felt genuinely snubbed about not making the MTV Hottest Emcees list. Either way, we're the real winners here.Lupe Fiasco: "All The Way Turnt Up Freestyle"
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Here are two tracks off of Trey Lane's upcoming album, All Things Considered, set to be released on December 8. The title track features Rhymesayer Toki Wright, while "Celebrate" boasts guest spots from Bru'Tal and V The Noble One. I'm not sure who produced these tracks, but whoever handled "All Things Considered" flipped it nicely.Trey Lane: "All Things Considered ft. Toki Wright"Trey Lane: ...
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New Mac Lethal is always a pleasant surprise, and he really puts it down over a couple of mainstream beats. Nice to see Mac hooking up with Prof and St. Paul Slim, too. Stophouse! Black Clover Records! Both of these tracks were originally posted at 2DopeBoyz.Mac Lethal: "Punk Bitch Clown Freestyle"Mac Lethal: "Kinda Like A Big Wheel ft. Prof & St. Paul Slim"
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Time to start playing catch-up. I feel like I'm behind with everything in my life: school, the blog, etc. I know plenty of people who really like Mike Posner, so I figure, why not? Here's his latest mixtape, available for free download. Download link snatched from those Two Dope Boys.Mike Posner: One Foot Out The Door (Mixtape)
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Greenhouse's Electric Purgatory, Pt. 1 will be available on November 24. Get familiar.
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Toki's first video off of his tremendous debut LP, A Different Mirror. If you don't have it yet, you can order it via Fifth Element. Nice video. Well executed, and good to see Toki getting some MTV love!
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"We still spittin' on that indie bullshit/ Legends, Rhymesayers, Def Jux - the full clip." - MursThose Felt boys weren't kidding. But no, unfortunately, I don't have the song for you right now. However, if you preorder Felt 3 right here, you can get the track instantly for free-ninety-nine. Other Felt products, such as new sweatshirts and tees are also available at Fifth Element.
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One of the Twin Cities most slept on groups, Unknown Prophets, is back after a 3-year hiatus and ready to release their long awaited album, Le System D. This is their lead single, "Hate Face," a very mature sound for the group. The album has an exciting concept, I'll let Big Jess sum it up: Le System D is an original composition, free of samples, and one that yet again takes the listener in a ...
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City Pages blog Gimme Noise just posted an interview with P.O.S. In the brief discussion, the Minneapolis rapper discusses touring, his hometown, and his recent success. Below is a snippit from the interview, but you can read the rest here. Is there any part of your recent few years of success that means more to you than the other stuff? I like that everybody keeps calling it success. I playe...
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F dot Stokes putting it down in NYC at SOB's, performing a handful of tracks off his Death of a Handsome Bride EP (Review).
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