This could’ve been a nice addition to Str8 Killa, maybe replacing that pointless collaboration with Sick Jacken. It might sound sacrilegious but I kinda almost like M$M’s usage of Bumpy’s Lament more than Dre’s take on it. Granted this beat doesn’t bang as hard as the one on Xxplosive but I’m enjoying the looser approach that lets the sample breathe a bit.
Some dope shit from our inbox. Chicago’s F.Stokes is a versatile rapper, with a manner ranging from fast and forceful to mellow and measured. I usually prefer the latter, but in Stokes’ case the slower cadence didn’t engage me as much as the brisk delivery heard in the songs below. This rapid-fire approach works particularly well on Jo Jo Dancer, where Stokes avoids the southern-ish inflection and just exhales his verse with much intensity but little stylization.
DOWNLOAD: F.Stokes – Jo Jo Dancer (prod by The Clubhouse Kids)
DOWNLOAD: F.Stokes – Wait A Minute
Both songs are taken from the Baked Goods mixtape, which should be out later this month.
Project Mayhem – Just Chill from Andrew Barber on Vimeo.
No brainer stuff here, a good video for a good rap song. Pay attention to how the beat subtly evolves half way through.
DOWNLOAD: Project Mayhem – Just Chill
video courtesy of Fake Shore Drive
Danny Brown “Shootin’ Moves” Video from FWMJ on Vimeo.
I like Danny Brown’s music but I’ve never seen any of his videos. After watching this one I can understand why he is occasionally likened to ODB.
props to FWMJ
This one of the summer’s most anticipated releases, so I’m not even gonna say anything. Except that I’m psyched to see Block Beattaz production on this, Gibbs needs to go to Alabama more often. A Gibbs/G-Side collaboration would be nice.
DOWNLOAD: Freddie Gibbs – Str8 Killa No Filla Mixtape
Back cover with tracklist and production credits is below.
This is a bonus track from The Adult Swim Singles Program, it will not be on Str8 Killa No Filla.
DOWNLOAD: Freddie Gibbs – On One
Another one from The Stargazing Soundtrack, featuring some young Midwest talents. The song is actually a rework of a track featured on The Prologue Pt. 1. Overall, this mixtape is looking really good so far. I’m tempted to ignore all further leaks from it just so it’s all still new to me once it comes out. That probably wont happen though.
Taken from the Playa 12″ on Innovative Leisure, which I think is a Stones Throw offshoot. The other 3 tracks on that 12″ are fairly pointless remixes of Playa from Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik. This whole thing is vaguely reminiscent of that Ninja Tune ‘Tried By 12′ remix compilation.
DOWNLOAD: Freddie Gibbs – Slammin (Maker Remix)
props to Grandgood
Pegee13 of Oldominion says:
“So, if I didn’t make it clear before, Taco Neck is my band. Well, sort of. It’s an entity I created in order to make wierd(er) music. I still make beats and rap, but Taco Neck is my “art project”. I feel it represents the music I listen to and the town that I live in.
The debut EP Tutorial will be available very soon (very, very soon) and features many of my super talented friends (Onry Ozzborn, Josh Martinez, Xperience, Smoke, Ceschi Ramos, Gold, iAME, and NyQwil). I thought I would release the instrumental album for free and let the music speak for itself. Then, hopefully you’ll buy the album for all the great guests on it.”
Peace,
Employee
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