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[13 Sep 2013 | No Comment | ]

Earlier this year, the Bay Area-based rap duo Main Attrakionz partnered with Sacramento producer Tynethys – the chemistry between the three was quick and easy, and from those sessions came a full album, produced by Tynethys, announced with the release of a first single, the excellent “Kinfolk.”Then came an artist’s worst nightmare – the drive where all of the sessions were stored crashed, and the album was lost.
Rather than go back and attempt to re-record the songs that were lost, Squadda B, MondreM.A.N., and Tynethys set out, ambitiously, to record a completely new album and …

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[13 Sep 2013 | No Comment | ]

Having already gained the attention of Comedy Central, WorldStarHipHop, VICE, Maxim, and more,Lil Dicky’s music is quickly spreading through his viral videos and his DIY debut mixtape, So Hard. In his new video for “Too High,” LD deals with the consequences of hitting the bong too many times. If you’ve ever been so zooted that you stared at your face in the mirror for too long or forgot about the chicken nuggets warming in the oven or got paranoid thinking Homeland Security was spying on you, then you can relate. Lil Dicky’s recently-released mixtape So Hard is available …

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[12 Sep 2013 | No Comment | ]

Today AllHipHop premiered the latest track from Seattle rapper Nissim, formerly known as D.Black, entitled “Sores.” The gripping and powerful song is perhaps the first of its kind, combining hip-hop and classical Jewish Cantorial (Hazinut) music, as it tells the story of first an African-American slave during the 1700s and later a German Jew in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. Nissim’s Orthodox faith continually informs his work, but perhaps never so explicitly as in this new track, where he draws on the parallels of two seemingly disparate peoples’ struggles, ultimately affirming the common humanity underlying both.
“My …

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[10 Sep 2013 | No Comment | ]

2013, like 2012 before it, has been a landmark, record-breaking year for super producer Mike WiLL Made It. And while he’s spent much of that time producing countless hits for other artists (12 of which have become Billboard-charting singles), including songs for Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, 2 Chainz, Kanye West, Jay Z, Future, Juicy J, Lil Wayne, and more, Mike WiLL is now excited to unveil the first single from his own debut album, Est. In 1989 Pt. 3 (The Album).
The song, “23,” features Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J, and Mike WiLL has been teasing the song …

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[10 Sep 2013 | No Comment | ]

Last week, SL Jones released his new mixtape, Way Of Life No Hobby. The 13-track effort, hosted by Don Cannon, saw Jones working exclusively with up-and-coming Atlanta producer Metro Boomin, and collaborating with artists like Killer Mike, Kevin Gates, Starlito, Trouble, and Mibbs (of Pac Div), and already the tape has earned solid feedback and reviews, with Fact Magazine writing that, “SL Jones and Metro Boomin prove a potent duo.”
Today, with a rollout from VEVO, SL Jones is back with the first video from the tape, for lead single “Big …

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[30 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

A little over a week ago, Dizzy Wright released his new mixtape, The Golden Age. The mixtape, clocking in at 22-tracks with features from Wyclef, Logic, Joey Bada$$, and more, was a defining moment for the Las Vegas rapper, the first full project released since gracing the cover of XXL Magazine as a part of the publication’s coveted 2013 Freshmen class – and The Golden Age doesn’t disappoint. Released exclusively with HotNewHipHop, the tape has already logged over 100,000 downloads, and now, Dizzy is getting ready to bring his new …

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[29 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

Group Vigilant is pleased to announce the release of Proxy’s “Magnificent”. The album hits all digital retailers September 10th, 2013. “Magnificent” features production by Symbolyc One among others in addition to an impressive guest list including: Ahmad Jones, Antonio Neal, Braille (Beautiful Eulogy), Jurny Big (The Battery), Mr. Del, Propaganda, Shonlock, and others.

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[29 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

Last week, SL Jones announced his new mixtape, Way Of Life No Hobby. Jones has again partnered with a single producer, Metro Boomin, for the 13-track effort, which will be hosted by renowned DJ and record executive Don Cannon. And while the Little Rock rapper has been tight-lipped about features on the project, today, with the second leak from the tape, following last week’s “Big Bank (No Ones),” Jones is also unveiling the tape’s first guest. The song, “America’s Nightmare,” features breakout rapper, and recent Atlantic Records-signee, Kevin Gates.
For those listeners familiar with SL’s history and full body of work, “America’s …

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[28 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

Legendary hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics Imperium and Linden Street Brewery are proud to announce a partial line-up of performers for the 2nd Annual Hiero Day, which will take place on Monday, September 2, 2013 (Labor Day) from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Linden Street Brewery, located at the Port of Oakland. Hiero Day, a free, all-day all-ages music festival, will feature live performances by The Hieroglyphics, Strong Arm Steady, Latyrx, The Seshen, Fashawn, The Reminders, Free The Robots, The Black Opera, Adrian Younge and Venice Dawn, Craig G, Sake One, DJ DSharp, The Kev Choice Ensemble with hosts Chuy Gomez, Mistah F.A.B., and others to be announced.

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[28 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

Following up on the success of horror comedy A HAUNTED HOUSE, A HAUNTED HOUSE 2, from Marlon Wayans and director Mike Tiddes, will go into production via IM Global’s Octane division Monday, it was announced by IM Global founder and CEO Stuart Ford.
Joining Wayans in the film are Gabriel Iglesias (Planes, Magic Mike), Jaime Pressly (I Love You Man, Not Another Teen Movie), and Ashley Rickards (Awkward, Gamer), who join returning cast members Essence Atkins (A Haunted House, Are We There Yet?), Affion Crockett (Soul Men, Never Back Down) and Dave Sheridan (Horrible …

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[27 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

Grayskul, the Seattle duo made up of rappers Onry Ozzborn and JFK, release their video for “Face and the Fang” today. The video, shot by Eric Miller, provides nightmarish imagery to match the dark lyrics of the track and is the first released from their upcoming album Zenith. The visual features each rapper in settings that fit their individual styles: Onry being the more mysterious half and JFK having a more aggressive rap approach. Onry simply explains it as “a day in the life of your neighborhood vampire and ghost ninja out trappin’. You know, the everyday norm.”

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[26 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

Austin, Texas rap group League Of Extraordinary Gz release their video for “Attitude” today on VEVO. The J. Jones-produced track is the lead single off of the League’s upcoming debut album, #LeagueShit, which will be released on October 15th. The video, directed by Zach Villifana, was inspired by recent fan reaction. “When we performed the song live,” recalls the League,” it was well-received – real high energy and it evoked emotions that anyone could relate to. We wanted to deliver a video that brought the same energy and emotion.”

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[22 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

Inspired by the recent killing of Larry Jackson, Jr. by an Austin, Texas Police officer, Austin’s own League Of Extraordinary Gz have released a track titled “APD”. The League, who’s popularity has been growing far beyond the boundaries of Austin, are using their platform to bring awareness to the recent shooting, which they and many others in the community feel was unjustified. The track will not be featured on their upcoming debut album #LeagueShit, but can be streamed now. Read the manifesto written by the League below for more information on the homicide of Larry …

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[22 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

On September 4th, SL Jones will release his new mixtape, Way Of Life No Hobby. Following in a string of recent collaborative projects – SL previously worked with M16 for this year’s Trapper’s Delight and DJ Burn One for last year’s Paraphernalia – Way Of Life No Hobby is produced entirely by Metro Boomin, whose other recent work includes producing the singles “Karate Chop” and “Honest” for Future, in addition to work with Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, Trinidad Jame$, and others. The tape will be hosted by Don Cannon, a reunion of sorts for the rapper and DJ, with the two having …

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[20 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]

You may know A-1 from his internet-famous debut mixtape  After School Special or his equally well-received 2011 follow-up The Book Of Adam.  After releasing his latest mixtape  The Thurl Tape last fall, A-1 is back with a new video.  The video for “Retinas,” featuring singer Xiomara, tells a narrative of a relationship’s gradual descent and eventual collapse with A-1 rapping all the verses but speaking from the point of view of himself for the first half of the song and from her side for the hook and final verse.
The video, directed by Alexander Weinberg, shows the rapper acting out an “abstract representation of …