While at Jugrnaut boutique in Chicago, Chance the Rapper breaks down his contribution to Lorine Chia’s “Living in Vain” (which can be heard below) for Life+Times.
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Chance the Rapper Decodes “Living In Vain” (Video)
While at Jugrnaut boutique in Chicago, Chance the Rapper breaks down his contribution to Lorine Chia’s “Living in Vain” (which can be heard below) for Life+Times.
AyeLogics – Coolin’ With The Coolest f. Sir Michael Rocks (Video)
Shot and edited by ChristianFGY.
AyeLogics and Sir Michael Rocks venture to Vegas on the latest video from Logics’ Odd Man Out.
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Asaad – New Black History Month II (Mixtape)
Earlier today, the Philly emcee dropped off the follow up to 2012′s New Black History Month. Features and production include 2Dope to Sleep On Alum Grand Marshall, Problem, Nascent & QB and more. Stream/download after the jump.
Promise – Drake Started From The Bottom
As a long time friend of one Aubrey Graham, the Canadian Duck Down representative takes some time out to share some thoughts.
I had the craziest dream last night which is what warranted this. I’ve been wanting to say stuff before but held back for various reasons and as I’m not causing any harm I felt staying silent was unjust. My music is meant to be heard. So instead of doing anything official I decided to go this route to get my thoughts out and keep it moving.
I made the actual title “Drake Started From The Bottom” because people always interview me asking my take on that whole thing that he never was at the “bottom” so to speak. But he was musically, not that all the other things in his life didn’t work well for him but there were people who wouldn’t work with him or donate him an ear simply because of all the things we all believe to have boosted him to the position he is in. I was fortunate enough to be a friend in his early stages and truly witness his struggles and growth and can speak on some of them. #realtalk
Silent Knight & The Band FUSE – Last Call
First single off Silent Knight and company’s upcoming album, Impossible Dream.
aDDLib – Ups & Downs (Video)
As he prepares two new projects (that will be released within the year), Oklahoma’s aDDLib drops off some new visuals.
Greenspan – Day At A Time f. Kane Mayfield & Balance
Baltimore’s Greenspan enlists Kane Mayfield and Balance for the latest release from his upcoming album, Stairway to Heaven.
Futuristic – Long Days, Cold Nights f. SwizZz (Video)
Directed by Jakob Owens.
Right before I closed the laptop lid for a much needed break from the internet, Bootleg Kev hit me with a new video from an artist out of Phoenix by the name of Futuristic. Can’t really say I’m a fan of his rap alias, but it’s the music that counts… and that he’s got covered. Check out the clip above for “Long Days, Cold Nights” which features Funk Volume’s very own SwizZz and can be found on Futuristic’s recently-released album, Chasing Down A Dream. And just incase you need another preview, hit the jump to watch the video for “Don’t Mind If I Do” featuring Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton.
A 2Dope Contest: Rocksmith Spring Cleaning
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Rocksmith Clothing to giveaway a $400 Prize Package including their newly released Spring 2013 and our Dopehouse Collection. There is more coming from us and Rocksmith in the near future (*cough* SXSW *cough*), but in the meantime we wanted to hook a lucky dopeboy/girl up with some new gear for the upcoming season. Hit the jump to enter your email for a chance to win. Good luck!
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Crooked I Interviews Ras Kass & B-Real (Video)
Crooked I recently sat down with Ras Kass and Cypress Hill’s B-Real on C.O.B. Radio. Up top, Ras Kass talks about his latest project Barmageddon, traveling the world at a young age, Chris Dorner, working with Crook on past projects and more. After the jump, B-Real reflects on Cypress Hill’s underlying message and how the conscious decision was made not to glorify the gangster lifestyle but to provide listeners understanding and personal insight through their music. He also speaks on DJ Muggs’ production credits, his contributions towards Cypress Hill’s albums and explains why he’s one of the best to ever do it.
Blu & MED – Burgundy Whip (prod. Madlib) (Video)
The first single off MED and Blu’s Madlib-produced Burgundy EP gets the visual treatment.
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Lil Wayne Responds To Pitbull’s Diss Track, Sort Of…
In typical 2013 fashion, Lil Wayne takes to Twitter to respond to Pitbull (who released a diss track aimed at Wayne for his recent remarks about Miami).
Dam pit bull bro I thought u was kool.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) February 27, 2013
Pitbull then took the time to respond/defend himself, which you can read after the jump.
@liltunechi I am rad papo but imagine me shitting on anything new orleans which I was just there for super bowl the big easy I loved it
— Pitbull (@Pitbull) February 27, 2013
@liltunechi the world shows me love and vice versa but miami is all I got no disrespect just the truth
— Pitbull (@Pitbull) February 27, 2013
A-Game – Footprints
The Toronto duo that brought us the Summer anthem “Money Made Me Do It” are back at it with a new track commemorating the passing of their Father Rommel “Romeo” Hinds.
Tonedeff – Glutton (FreEP)
Artwork by Becky Cloonan. Click to enlarge.
A brand new project from Tonedeff? Crazy! If you’ve been a long-time fan, you’d know days like this are few and (way too) far between. And for his second full-length album, Tone is packaging four separate EPs that he’ll be dropping throughout the year in an effort to showcase each facet of his personality.
Polymer will consist of 4 separate EPs. Each EP presents a different face or “molecule” of Tonedeff. (Think Voltron, but without the lions). Each EP will be denoted by the Polymer icon located on each cover, with a new molecule filled-in for each release. EP’s 1 through 3 will be released digitally, with the fourth exclusively available on the final assembled version of the physical collector’s edition of Polymer. All music on the project has been produced synthetically to follow along the idea of an actual Polymer’s synthetic structure. Pre-orders available now.
Glutton is the first EP to be released and it deals with the concept of excess and addiction over self-produced uptempo tracks. Take a listen and download after the jump.
DOWNLOAD: Tonedeff – Glutton (FreEP)
- Name your price, via Bandcamp.
Drake, Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz & Timbaland in the Studio
The other day, Hov and Timbo joined Swizz and Drake in the studio. No word on what was being worked on, but I’m just gonna guess Drake’s next album Nothing Was The Same.
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ANTHM – Debbie (prod. Blu)
ANTHM follows up the 2dope “Nina” with the second release from his upcoming Handful Of Dust EP with Blu (producing as GODleeBarnes). A dedication to his younger sister on her 11th birthday.
I picked this as my second release to celebrate my sister on her birthday. She turns 11 today. Anyone who has ever been close to me knows that we have a special relationship. It runs deep. I hope this record remains as timeless in her life as our bond will be. Happy birthday, Debbie.
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J. Cole Speaks At Harvard University (Video)
Earlier today, J. Cole made a stop by Harvard University and spoke to a room full of students about a variety of topics as part of The Next Move: A Conversation with J. Cole. During the discussion, Cole speaks on his early influences (Kool Moe Dee, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson) and who he listened growing up. In part two (shown after the jump), Cole speaks on his dreams of going to the NBA, the moment he realized he had a future in rap, his mother’s early support and more.
Harvard, that was ill.
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) February 26, 2013
Lemme stop being cool, THAT SHIT WAS AMAZING. Thanks
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) February 26, 2013
