Coco’s voice is heavenly, in my opinion.
Pre-order Quadron’s album, Avalanche, here, or wait until the album is released June 4th. Either way, it’s a win. And you want to be a winner.
UPDATE: Stream Avalanche here.
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The-Dream – The Man Pt. 1 & 2 (Documentary)
In promotion of his latest album IV Play, The-Dream has teamed up with Noisey to release a three-part documentary titled “The Man.” In part one (posted above), the singer and songwriter narrates his early childhood up to his losing his mother to cancer. In episode two (posted after the jump), the cameras take us inside Dream’s studio where he shares the satisfaction that comes with helping other artists succeed.
IV Play is now out. Make sure you pick it up on iTunes!
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Prodigy & The Alchemist – Albert Einstein (Album Snippets)
Prodigy and The Alchemist have joined forces to create a joint album titled Albert Einstein. With features from Raekwon, Action Bronson, Havoc, Roc Marciano and Domo Genesis, the 16-track project is now available to preview. Well, at least you’ll be able to listen to 30 seconds of each track for now. Albert Einstein hits stores June 11th.
Hit the jump for the official tracklist.
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Tyga Speaks On Snagging An Unreleased 2pac Verse (Video)
Young Money’s Tyga and Mally Mall stopped by Sway’s morning show and touched on the Pac verse that was featured in Tyga’s album, Hotel California. He also sorta compares Tyga to 2pac. Sorta.
After the jump, feel free to hear Tyga talk about being rich.
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The Theorist’s Piano Cover of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ (Video)
Talk about talent. I’ve heard/watched The Theorist cover a variety of rap songs (the Lana Del Rey “Blue Jeans” cover is a fave – yes I know that’s not rap) and for his latest piano cover, he tackles Kendrick Lamar’s golden debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city. Well done, sir.
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Rapper Big Pooh – Friends (Jansport J Remix) (Audio)
Producer Jansport J gives Big Pooh’s single “Friends” a sampled twist in his soulful remix. If you haven’t checked out Jansport’s previous work, I suggest you peruse through his latest instrumental album, For Love. You’re welcome.
Alexander Spit – Mansions 2 (Instrumental Album)
Alexander Spit channels his producer side for the sequel to Mansions. Much like his previous project, A Breathtaking Trip To That Otherside, Mansions 2 aims to create an ambience. Twenty-five tracks of “heavily sampled based production crafted with the motif of grand luxury and alluding to the idea of ‘getting lost’ in the music, the way one would in a mansion.”
Mansions 2 features co-production from KT The Terrible and guitar work by Brian Damert of The Tambo Rays. Stream and download below.
B.o.B Freestyles on Sway In The Morning (Video)
B.o.B braves the “5 Fingers Of Death” freestyle on Sway’s morning show on Shade 45. After the jump, B.o.B defines the title of his third studio album, Underground Luxury and DJ Drama stops by the studio to reminisce on meeting the Atlanta-born rapper.
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Bad Lucc – Choices (Video)
After being featured on Problem’s radio smash, “Like Whaaat,” Bad Lucc releases a new black-and-white video for his single, “Choices.” Shot in his hometown, Lucc raps and reflects on the choices he’s made since his song writing start. According to the Watts, Calif. native, “Choices” is a great introduction to his Dimaond Lane Music Group summer debut, Meet The Writer.
Directed by Topshelf Junior.
Mike Posner ft. Pharrell – I.D.G.A.F. (Audio)
Mike Posner, with a verse from Pharrell, throws down his smooth vocals on The Neptunes-produced track, “I.D.G.A.F.” Pictures and studio footage of the two surfaced a while ago and now have the final product. Stream the track below.
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Stevie Crooks & A$ton Matthews Live At The Common Ground (Video)
Here’s what Lesa J. had to say about that night at The Common Ground.
Stevie & A$ton hit our stage together the first time at the beginning of the year, that show was AMAZING! we had to do it again, if you weren’t there you missed out, this footage barely gives you a taste of how the night went down, it’s one of those “had to be there” moments.
Bodega Bamz & Slash Major – ‘Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z.’ Remix (Trailer)
Bodega Bamz has linked up with Slash Major for the official re-mixtape of Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z., out June 4. According to Bamz, “the whole project is inspired on Latino music from Merengue and Salsa to Rancheras mixed with chillwave.” That’s one reason his mixtape stands out from the rest.
Watch the mixtape’s trailer, posted above.
Polyester the Saint ft. Freddie Gibbs – I Win (Audio)
L.A.-based double threat Polyester the Saint will be releasing his fourth solo project, P.O.P. (Passion, Obsession, Profession), on May 29. Over the years, the rapper/producer has worked with Dom Kennedy, Blu, Casey Veggies, just to name a few, and for the first single off P.O.P., he’s enlisted Freddie Gibbs.
Check out “I Win” below and stay tuned for more from Polyester coming out May 29.