Chance the Rapper

Review: Chance the Rapper – Acid Rap

Chance the Rapper’s new project, Acid Rap, is easily one of the best mixtapes to drop so far in 2013. With a lot of attention focused on Chief Keef and other Chicago rappers, Chance the Rapper differs by bringing bright lyrical content and one of a kind rhyme patterns....
Posted by Jerel | 18 May 2013 | Review | No Comments
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Young Dro: Live at the Basement

Recently we had an opportunity to catch up with Young Dro at the Basement in Atlanta. He talked about the new Hustle Gang mixtape, his new hit FDB and more. Interview by Courtney Branch Shot and edited by Happy Helmet
Posted by Jerel | 17 May 2013 | Interviews | No Comments
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Ian Matthew – Night (the Inbox)

This week’s inbox drop comes from Connecticut’s own Ian Matthew who recently premiered “Night,” the first single to his mixtape 21 and Tired, which dropped on May 15th. The Single features a sample from the 90′s eurodance collective Corona and their legendary hit “Rhythm of the Night.” The production and...
Posted by Junia | 17 May 2013 | The Inbox | No Comments
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5 Best Songs of the Week (May 11)

Our list of best songs of the week returns with new tunes from Hustle Gang, Mac Miller, the-Dream, Stalley and Cam’Ron. 5. Cam’Ron – Golden Friends Killa Cam gives us this loosie, which features  a sample of the Golden Girls theme song. 4. Stalley – White Minks & Gator...
Posted by Jerel | 14 May 2013 | Top 5 | No Comments
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Review: Hustle Gang – Get Dough or Die

From the outset, Get Dough or Die (G.D.O.D.) comes packaged with a clear message: A newly updated Hustle Gang roster has arrived. When it comes to prominent rappers that have orchestrated rap teams, T.I. has long been near the bottom of the list.  Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Rick Ross,...
Posted by Taylor | 10 May 2013 | Review | No Comments
Steve Gunna

Steve Gunna – INSIGHT (the Inbox)

Today’s Inbox submission comes from Bronx representer Steve Gunna. Take a moment to check out his latest project INSIGHT. Visuals, Stream, bio and download link below.   Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com Steve Gunna is an upcoming rapper from the Bronx, NY. He is the front man for...
Posted by Jerel | 08 May 2013 | The Inbox | No Comments
Keith Hickman Jr

Keith Hickman Jr. (The Inbox)

The latest Inbox submission comes from another Loft Cypher participant. This time around Keith Hickman Jr. shares his brand of intellectual West Coast rap. Keith Hickman Jr. is a Highland Park (Los Angeles) native currently attending Tuskegee University. He has wrote raps since the age of 15, but with...
Posted by Jerel | 06 May 2013 | The Inbox | No Comments
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DJ Peter Parker & DJ Kay – Smoke From The Kitchen

Today’s Inbox entry is a special one. A few months after working the turntables at the first ever Loft Cypher, DJ Peter Parker has linked up with DJ Kay and several hot Atlanta indie rappers to present the first entry of his latest mixtape series–Smoke From the Kitchen. Enjoy....
Posted by Jerel | 26 Apr 2013 | The Inbox | No Comments
Black Milk

Review: Black Milk – Synth or Soul

Detroit producer/MC Black Milk starts 2013 by going instrumental on his latest LP Synth or Soul. The project, released on vinyl April 20, is the first volume of his collaborative project entitled Fuzz, Freqs & Colors (FFC) with illustrator Upendo “Pen” Taylor. No lyrics? Lyrics aren’t needed for this...
Posted by Jerel | 24 Apr 2013 | Review | No Comments
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Review: Big K.R.I.T. – King Remembered In Time

Since announcing the release date of his upcoming project earlier this year, fans have anticipated Big K.R.I.T.’s April 10th release of King Remembered In Time.  Fortunately, the anticipation was definitely fulfilled by K.R.I.T. on this mixtape. The project features a variety of songs, mostly produced by him, with artists...
Posted by Jerel | 18 Apr 2013 | Review | 1 Comment
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Review: Kid Cudi – Indicud

Last summer, Kid Cudi tweeted that his latest album Indicud would be his version of The Chronic 2001; with Cudi handling most of his own production for the first time. The stakes were also raised recently when Cudi announced his split from the longtime producer Kanye West and the...
Posted by Junia | 16 Apr 2013 | Review | No Comments
Roddy

Review: Young Roddy – Good Sense 2

Is it too soon to call any sample from the movie, Poetic Justice, cliché? Regardless, Young Roddy is the pilot, and as you begin listening to his new project, a subtle flashback of Tupac appears. The clip ironically wraps up and relates to Good Sense 2, in a whole....
Posted by Jerel | 16 Apr 2013 | Review | No Comments
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5 Best Songs of the Week (April 13)

This week’s iteration of 5 Best Songs of the week features new music from Vince Staples, Pusha T and Jay-Z. 5. Big K.R.I.T – Talkin Bout Nothing One of the highlights off of the Mississippi native’s latest free release which can be downloaded here. 4. Lil Wayne feat. Meek...
Posted by Jerel | 15 Apr 2013 | Top 5 | No Comments
Lo Thraxx

Lo Thraxx (the Inbox)

Check out Arkansas rapper Lo Thraxx in today’s inbox. Lo Thraxx released his most recent project, The Bold, in December. Weeks ago, he released the music video for “Slow Favors” from the project. Lo Thraxx is a smooth rap artist coming out of Little Rock, Arkansas. His music displays a lot...
Posted by Jerel | 15 Apr 2013 | The Inbox | No Comments
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Raury (the Inbox)

It’s almost impossible to classify the music of East Atlanta  native, Raury. His music is a unique combination of top of the line lyricism, guitar riffs and creative vocal scapes. All of this makes placing him neatly within a genre difficult. But it also makes him one of the brightest...
Posted by Junia | 15 Apr 2013 | The Inbox, Uncategorized | No Comments
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