Archive for July, 2011

Video: Consequence’s “The Puppet Masters” (The World Is Watching 2)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Gotta hand it to Cons with these song and video titles. But there must be some universal law he’s breaking by dissing Kanye over a track they did together.

This is the clip he put up (and took down) last week and it’s a follow-up to the cryptic teaser he put out back in April when the beef first started.

Previously: Consequence ft. Rapper Big Pooh & eLZhi – Crying Broke

Video: Action Bronson – Live @ Gramercy Theater

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Bronsalino, The Outdoorsman crew and their extended Lo-Life brethren took over Gramercy Theater in NYC this past Saturday night. Above we have Bronson doing “Brunch” and below is “Get Off My P.P.”.

You can go here to peep a  shitload of other clips from the show, including performances by Meyhem Lauren and Thirstin Howll III and here for a gallery of images from Brook Bobbins.

Video: Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar (Live For MADE)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Aloe Blacc performs a live rendition of his hit with backing from Mihalj “MIKI” Kekenj’s string quartet. The performance, which took place back in April, was captured by artist Jaybo for the MADE project.

Spotted: HB

Previously: Co$$ ft. Sene & Aloe Blacc – Only When I Dream

PICS: Strong Arm Steady ft. Kobe – Gangsta’s

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

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Gallery after the jump, video will drop by the end of the week.

Previously: Strong Arm Steady – Got NO Gun

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Thirstin Howl III – Polo Grounds 2 (Mixtape)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Hevehitta & DJ Unexpected have dropped the second installment of their Polo Grounds mixtape series with Lo-Life general Thirstin Howll III and it is available for purchase now. Part 2 picks up where part 1 left off, interweaving Thirstin’s commentary with classic Lo-Life crew tracks as well as new cuts that will appear on his upcoming solo project, Natural Born Skiller. You can peep a 12 minute preview of the tape below and purchase the hard copy here for a measly 4 bucks.

Also, if you are looking for more information on the myth and legacy of the Lo-Lifes, be sure to check out VICE Magazine’s recent Q&A with Meyhem Lauren and Chris Lo and the accompanying pictorial.

Previously: Thirstin Howl III – Polo Grounds (Mixtape)

Video: Torae ft. Mike Shorey – Outta Here (Teaser)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

The music video will debut Friday on mtvU and will feature cameos by Lethal Lipps, Nina B, Skyzoo & more. Directed by Scenario.

Previously: Torae Takes BET Behind The Scenes @ BHF (Video)

Young Jeezy’s TM103 to Drop on 9/20

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

After a number of false starts, Def Jam has finally set a September 20th release date for the third installment in Jeezy’s Thug Motivation trilogy. The announcement comes 6 years to the day (give or take 24 hours) that his seminal debut, TM101 hit stores and ushered in a new era of Trap Rap. Below you can check out a rarely circulated promo video shot by Jason Goldwatch during the promo run for TM101. Remember those days of the ubiquitous Snowman t-shirt?

Video: Juicy J – Money Balls/Workout (Prod. by Lex Luger)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Off the Young Nigga Movement mixtape from Lex’s crew V.A.B.P.

Previously: VABP ft. Juicy J – NU (Prod. by Lex Luger)

Willie The Kid ft. Termanology – No Reissue

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Willie hooks up with Term for a joint that will appear on his upcoming project, The Crates, due out August 2nd.

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Previously: Willie The Kid ft. Afaliah – Cornucopia

Seun Kuti – Rise (Swizz Beatz Remix)

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Seun Kuti is Fela Kuti’s youngest son and Swizz delivers the remix to his latest single.

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Props: VIBE

Related: Swizz Beatz vs. Fela Kuti Pt. 1 (Monster Mondays)