Pusha T released his mixtape right on time. With minimal features from Rick Ross, 50 Cent, Kanye West and Kevin Cossom, the G.O.O.D Music signee liberates his solo project over original production. Have you heard “Feelin Myself” yet? Kevin Cossom’s smooth voice on the hook over Tha Bizness instrumentals is a win, Push. Feel free to listen to the mixtape as I get that link for you!
Download: Pusha T – Fear Of God (mixtape) | Grooveshark
Can you imagine how hard it is for an artist to pick his favorite verse? Ok, maybe not for everyone. Soul Culture caught up with Kendrick Lamar in Austin (SXSW) and asked him what his favorite verse is. His response? “The Heart Pt. 2.”
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I wish I was there with my flipcam and canon! Yeah, I take two cameras with me when I go to shows. This is just another video which makes me say “I wish I was there.” Classic.
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Sampled with Nate Dogg‘s iconic “Hold Up!” phrase from Dr. Dre’s “The Next Episode, The Game pays tribute to the G-Funk West Coast legend. Rest in peace.
Download: The Game – All Doggs Go To Heaven (R.I.P. Nate Dogg)
I heard Big K.R.I.T. gave a great performance with his live band, Grillade, during this showcase from a few different sources but it will get overshadowed by Odd Future’s “Fuck Billboard” stunt. Don’t forget, K.R.I.T.’s Return Of 4Eva drops March 22nd.
Back to the Odd Future stunt. Tyler, The Creator really dissed the publication of the cover he was just on and stormed off stage.
Tyler said, “Here’s the song you guys all came out to see anyway.” He did “Yonkers.” He then said “You know what, fuck this. Fuck Billboard. I don’t even read that shit. Come see us at Vice” and then ran off the stage. Hodgy Beats and Domo Genesis followed. Left Brain jacked off his mic towards the audience. Syd argued with the soundman. Their people came out and grabbed their stuff and the group bounced. People at the front shout “Wolf Gang.” It was bonkers. And it was over. – prefix mag
I need to see them live. Check out the rest of the performance after the jump, including the video of Odd Future storming off the stage.
Sidenote: Click on the title of the post to see the rest of this post.
Continue reading Video: Big K.R.I.T., Odd Future, Curren$y & Black Milk At Billboard SXSW Showcase
I’m still catching up on the 2011 SXSW footage since I didn’t go this year. Sad face. Anyways, Diddy apparently crashed the Fader Fort stage to introduce Lil B. Swag.
Possible Detox track? Maybe. I clicked play and heard this “I’m a muthaf*ckin’ alcoholic!” Okay by me.
Download: Dr. Dre – Chillin ft. Swizz Beatz
I knew that Kanye West was going to be at SXSW but damn, Jay-Z too? Watch the two perform “Monster” and “Swagger Like Us.” Then Hov went solo for “PSA” and later had Kanye come out again to perform “So Appalled.”
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Here’s some new (or old but new to our ears) J. Cole for your night. The story Cole is spittin’ in this this track gives me the chills! Hopefully someone releases pt. 2 soon. I know it’s hidden in the vault somewhere. Props to OS.
Download: J. Cole – The Good Son (Pt. 1)
DJ Quik stopped by the Shade 45 show, shared some great stories with us and answered a few of our questions. This is just a preview of what Quik has to share. We have The Audio-Biography of David Blake coming out soon!
Break 1: DJ Quik touches on his upcoming album, The Book of David, and the advancement of technology.
Break 2: DJ Quik talks about the moment he first heard Kendrick Lamar’s star power.
Break 3: DJ Quik shares his favorite Nate Dogg memory and discusses the G-Funk legend’s work ethics.
Check out the entire Shade 45 show below with music from DOM KENNEDY, H.O.P.E., Kendrick Lamar and more, including the late great Nate Dogg.
Full Show
Download: LA Leakers Shade45/XM66 G Unit Radio Show (03.19.11)
