Over the weekend, fully aware of the current social and racial climate in the world, Erykah Badu released a mixtape titled Feel Better World, Love, Ms. Badu.o Ms. Badu curated a list of songs that she describes as “carefully and lovingly selected high frequency tones for the soul.” Expect sweet sounds of vintage jazz, funk, soul and a…
Back in 2013, Jet Life Recordings artist Young Roddy released the small screen interruption for his standout Good Sense 2 cut “504 Radio.” The video not only helped introduce the world to the lyrical femme fatale we now know as 3D Na’Tee but secured a positive rapport between the fellow New Orleans emcees. Fast forward…
Mi$tro, the newest signee of MIH Entertainment, released his brand new single “West$ide.” The Karma-produced record goes hard right from the start. Mi$tro shares his worry-free verses, and celebrates the fact that he has the juice. Stream the turnt up track below, and enjoy.
Yesterday, Atlanta rapper MADEINTYO released visuals for his single “I Want.” The lengthy intro displays a picture of his Private Club crew and “their appreciation for anime and ass,” and soon in an empty Marta train car. We don’t know much about this kid, but he is definitely interesting and worth a listen. MADEINTYO will…
After releasing his new single “Devil’s Whisper” last week, Raury provides the official visuals for the track. This starts out all rainbows and daisies, but gets pretty creepy towards the end. You’ll peep cameos by some known artists, such a fellow XXL freshman Goldlink. If you missed it, Raury’s profile for XXL Freshmen ’15 was…
After The Game has been hinting at a sequel to The Documentary, he unites with Drake on “100.” The Documentary celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. The Cardo and Johnny Juliano-produced record features a buried vocal sample playing throughout, while the Toronto-superstar performs both a verse and the powerful hook: “Y’all better not come to…
Yesterday The FADER and Sprite released episode 1 to the Obey Your Thirst docu-series. Drake being the subject for their first episode, explained to FADER that he doesn’t see top sellers or legends as his rivals. “I’m not worried about these other rappers, I’m not competing with those guys, I already know their hand, I…
Following the release of his highly anticipated Georgetown project, Maybach Music Group recording artist and Slutty Boyz’ frontman, Fat Trel recruits Remy Boyz frontman Fetty Wap for the follow up to their well received “I Need You” collaboration. Entitled “I Think I Love Her,” the Dree The Drummer-produced cut serves as the latest leak from…
P. Reign has plenty to smile about recently, mainly being allowed entry into the U.S. after being banned for years — due to weapons charges in his hometown of Toronto, Canada. Now with that burden finally off P. Reign’s shoulders, he reveals visuals for “Realest In the City.” Throughtout the music video, the OVO/RCA rapper…
The FADER has just premiered a video documentary series featuring Drake, Nas, Isaiah Rashad, and Vince Staples, produced with Sprite. The two brands revealed the trailer of the docu-series, starring Nas, Drake, TDE’s Isaiah Rashad, and recent XXL’s 2015 Freshman, Vince Staples. Sprite has been an ally of to the hip hop culture since 1986….
Victoria Monét, a singer based out of Sacramento, California has been sprinkling bits of her upcoming EP, Nightmares & Lullabies: Act II, all over the internet and appearing on MGK’s emotional single “A Little More.” The talented singer/songwriter is getting the well-deserved attention for her beautiful voice. “Nightmares & Lullabies is a metaphor for the juxtapositions…
In the next few days, XXL Magazine will be releasing profiles and freestyle videos for all the rappers who are featured on their 2015 Freshmen Class cover. Today, the first one they chose to reveal is New Jersey’s “Trap Queen” rapper, Fetty Wap. Peep his freestyle and profile video below, where he talks about his rise…
Today, XXL’s Freshman of 2015, Vince Staples, gives us a taste of his highly anticipated Def Jam debut Summertime ’06, with the release of his new single “Get Paid.” The Desi Mo-featured track serves as the follow up to “Senorita,” giving off a bouncy summer hit that is bound to be brand new hustler’s anthem…
