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[Video] Drake – Started From The Bottom

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - February 11, 2013

Last week, we received a look at Drake‘s new single, “Started From The Bottom,” from his upcoming album, Nothing Was The Same. Just as promised, we now have the official visuals too, which dropped right after The Grammy’s (where Drake’s Take Care won the award for Best Rap Album). Shot in his native Toronto, Drizzy runs us through his ascent from the “bottom” to the top, with a whole lot of clowning in between. After watching the video, it’s hard to consider the song as anything other than a joke. It’s nice to see that Drizzy can have some fun with the concept, even when he’s trying to act hard. If you’re feeling the single, you can cop it on iTunes now.

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[NEW] Drake – Started From The Bottom (Prod. Mike Zombie)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - February 1, 2013

It has been some time since we’ve heard any new solo material from hip-hop superstar Drake. Today, the Toronto-based artist let loose a stream of his latest single, which will be officially released on the day of the Grammy’s, and it definitely does not disappoint. Although the sound is a bit more devious carrying a mesmerizing piano loop, “Started From The Bottom” has all the makings of another hit for Drizzy. What y’all ninjas think?

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[Hip-Hop/Acid House] ILLA – Doing It Wrong (ILLA Remix) & Smoke Good, Live Good (Acid House Remix)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - January 28, 2013

ILLA, better known as 1/3 of THEBLKHANDS, decided to show off his versatility as a producer by dropping these brand new remixes on his recently created SoundCloud page. The first of these two is a remix of Drake‘s “Doing It Wrong” from his Take Care album. ILLA’s iteration of the track manages to keep the essence of the original, while speeding up the vocals and adding some trap snares to give it a more upbeat vibe. It isn’t a banger by any means, but he does infuse it with a more relaxing melody as opposed to the depressing nature it started out with. We have a feeling Drizzy himself would be proud of this one.

With his second remix, ILLA decides to proceed down another route as he turns the “Smoke Good, Live Good” track he produced for THEBLKHANDS into a certified acid house banger. Even with the bars intact, none of the verses seem to sound out of place. If anything, Three 6 Mafia‘s energetic vocals seem more at home on this version of the song. It’s a major departure from the chill vibes of the original, but somehow it works to perfection. Both remixes can be downloaded for free from ILLA’s SoundCloud page. Also, stay tuned for Serbia, THEBLKHANDS’ upcoming album, dropping on March 19th.

’Doing It Wrong (ILLA Remix) – Drake’

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[Rap] Nickelus F – Number 15 feat. Drake

Posted by tylercole - January 25, 2013

Nickelus F is a seasoned vet in the rap game. Rapping and writing with Canadian native Drake, it is safe to say that he is one of the most underrated talents in the game right now. With his new single “Number 15”, he reunites with the OVOXO leader on this darker Jake One production. Speaking on making it and remaining focus, this bonus track is a nice cut from the Virginia MC’s new mixtape Vices.

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[Hip-Hop] Lil Wayne – Good Kush & Alcohol (Bitches Love Me)(Feat. Drake & Future)(Prod. Mike WiLL Made It)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - December 30, 2012

As easy as it is for the three artists mentioned above to get on your nerves, you have to admit that they have an affinity for making some pretty catchy tunes. For his latest single, Weezy enlists both Drake and Future to share duties on the chorus, while he occupies the rest of the Mike WiLL produced backdrop with some trash talking and singing of his own. What else would you expect from a new Lil Wayne track? For those interested, you can find this one on Wayne’s upcoming album, I Am Not a Human Being II, expected in stores February 19th.

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[Hip-Hop] A$AP Rocky – Fuckin’ Problem Feat. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar (Prod. Noah “40” Shebib)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 18, 2012

A$AP Rocky pulls out all the stops on this brand new single, recruiting a few of the hottest young rappers in the game to help him out in Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar. On the aptly titled “Fuckin Problem,” the fearsome foursome remind us exactly what you get when you put them on a track together. While 2 Chainz mans the hook, the other three rappers contribute a few verses to discuss some of the issues associated with their fame and wealth (although none of them seem serious enough to quell our rap aspirations quite yet). If you enjoyed this, make sure to keep an eye out for Rocky’s upcoming major label debut, LONGLIVEA$AP, dropping soon.

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[Hip-Hop] Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice Feat. Drake (Prod. Scoop DeVille)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 18, 2012

Kendrick Lamar‘s debut album good kid, m.A.A.d. City is only five days away, but we already have one of the most anticipated collaborations from the project right here. After recruiting Kendrick for a guest appearance on Take Care last year, it only seems appropriate for Drake to return the favor to his Club Paradise tourmate. The track is chock full of sexual innuendo as the two rappers slow things down and drop some slick verses aimed towards the ladies, all while Janet Jackson’s “Any Time Any Place,” lingers in the background. Just what you’d expect from a song with Heartbreak Drake. If you haven’t done so already, it’s not too late to pre-order Kendrick’s album. You can head over to iTunes and purchase it now.

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