[Hip-Hop] Kendrick Lamar – The Art of Peer Pressure

Posted by Ash El Gamal - September 25, 2012

Compton’s golden child Kendrick Lamar continues to pick up enormous amounts of momentum for the release of his upcoming album with Interscope Records as yet another powerful track hit the web late last night. “The Art of Peer Pressure” paints a vivid picture of an ever familiar story with the detailed and insightful commentary that only Kendrick can really pull off. Although the tale seems to be set in Lamar’s hometown, it is one that most can in some way relate to. While there hasn’t been official confirmation that this will be featured on his highly anticipated project, this cut fits nicely with the first single and the narrative we wold expect from its title, Good Kid m.A.A.d. City. Give this thought-provoking cut a listen below and make sure you grab a copy of the album on October 22nd.

’Kendrick Lamar – The Art of Peer Pressure’
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Stream and download another cool new track featuring Kendrick, veteran Chi-town emcee Common and fellow Interscope artist Lloyd from DJ Drama‘s upcoming album, Quality Street Music, which you can grab over at iTunes next week.

’DJ Drama – My Way (feat. Common, Kendrick Lamar, and Lloyd) ‘
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[Hip-Hop] Big Sean – Detroit (Mixtape)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - September 5, 2012

Since being signed to G.O.O.D. Music back in 2007, Big Sean has had a steady rise finding mainstream success with out losing his original fan base. Sean has been featured on some of the biggest hip-hop tracks in the last couple of years and, with the help of Kanye West, emerged as a consistently relevant artist. Best known for his witty wordplay and experimental flows, the Detroit native  has been a very valuable asset to the G.O.O.D. team. On his latest mixtape, dedicated to his home city, he draws in help from a ridiculous amount of notable names in hip-hop including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Juicy J and King Chip, just to name a few. With production credits just as impressive, Detroit, will likely be one of the strongest efforts from Big Sean yet.

With G.O.O.D. Music’s highly anticipated Cruel Summer‘s September 18th release date around the corner, this should more than hold fans over. Stream a few notable tracks below and download the whole tape for free here: Big Sean – Detroit (Mixtape).

’Big Sean – Higher (Prod. keY Wane)’
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’Big Sean – 24K of Gold (ft. J Cole) ‘
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’Big Sean – Experimental (ft. Juicy J & King Chip)’
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’Big Sean – 100 (ft. Royce Da 5’9  & Kendrick Lamar) (Prod by Don Cannon)’
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’Big Sean – Once Bitten Twice Shy (Prod by Hit Boy)’
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[Hip-Hop] Nitty Scott MC – Flower Child (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - August 23, 2012

While hip-hop continues to lack extensive positive female representation, artists like Rapsody and Nitty Scott MC provide living proof that there is a place for lyrical, conscious ladies in the genre. On the first single from her upcoming EP “The Boombox Diaries Vol. 1,” Nitty enlists the talented, Compton-based rising star, Kendrick Lamar, to cultivate a soulful chorus and a powerful anchoring verse. “Flower Child” features a deep, west-coast bass line and some calming, jazzy piano with Nitty delivering an innovative, organic flow all the while exuding the steez and grace of a Queen Latifah.  As usual, Kendrick delivers with his unique style creating vocals in perfect contrast to the instrumental.

Check out the soothing and intelligent “Flower Child” below and support this up ‘n comer by pre-ordering and copping “The Boombox Diaries Vol. 1,” due out on August 28th, on iTunes.

’Nitty Scott MC – Flower Child (ft. Kendrick Lamar)’
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[Hip-Hop] Frank Ocean – Bend Ya (ft. Kendrick Lamar & Shawn Chrystopher)

Posted by tylercole - August 19, 2012

Earlier this year, a snippet/teaser was released of a Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar collabo. Today a full length version of the single has blessed the webs, thanks to DJ Green. Taking the snippet and looping it with the original Shawn Chrystopher song, makes a haunting and chill mix with music’s two rising superstars. Kendrick Lamar delivers some dope verses, while Ocean keeps the vibe with a melodic hook and Shawn Chrystopher drops some words towards the end of the track. I am not sure that this is the official final version of the song because the sound is a little off in the hook, but it still makes for a good mashup. Download the track here.

’Frank Ocean – Bend Ya (ft. Kendrick Lamar & Shawn Chrystopher) ‘
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[Hip-Hop] Kendrick Lamar – Westside, Right On Time (ft. Young Jeezy)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - August 17, 2012

Just as we predicted, the #TDEFamAppreciationWeek onslaught continues with a release from the Black Hippy captain, Kendrick Lamar. In an on-point collaboration choice, Lamar enlists trap-star Young Jeezy, who was recently promoted to Senior VP of A&R at Atlantic Records, to bring some of his street-cred and raspy vocals to the laid back instrumental. With his classic, yet incredibly original, style and flow Kendrick delivers yet another bright example of the power of hip-hop music. The Compton-bred emcee has given us more with just a few songs this summer than most artists have with their entire projects. His debut album, Good Kid mAAd City, which is set for an October 2nd release, has the potential to be an instant classic necessary for music lovers of all genres. Drop the top in your imaginary convertible and turn the stereo up for this taste of the sunny streets of Southern California.

’Kendrick Lamar – Westside, Right On Time ft. Young Jeezy (Prod. by Canei Finch)’
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[Hip-Hop] DJ Khaled – They Ready Feat. J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. & Kendrick Lamar (Prod. J. Cole)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - August 16, 2012

While the last DJ Khaled song focused on hip-hop’s past and the careers of two of its most celebrated artists, this one’s premise is set squarely on the future.  The aptly named “They Ready” features arguably the three best up and coming names in hip-hop: J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar.  The song is produced by J. Cole himself and features all three of the young emcees stepping up to the mic and delivering their bars in double time, producing enough energy to power at least two small villages for weeks.  It’s safe to say this is pretty unique for a DJ Khaled track, and it actually had me excited for the direction of his latest album, Kiss The Ring.  Unfortunately though, this song is probably the exception, and not the rule.  Still, this has the potential to be one of his most potent compilations to date.

Look for Kiss The Ring in stores August 21st, and make sure to take a listen to two other recently released tracks from the album down below.

’DJ Khaled – They Ready (Ft. J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. & Kendrick Lamar) (Tags)’
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’DJ Khaled – I Did It for My Dawgz (Ft. Rick Ross, French Montana, Meek Mill & Jadakiss) (Tags)’
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’DJ Khaled – Bitches & Bottles (Ft. Lil Wayne, T.I. & Future) (Tags)’
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Talib Kweli – Push Thru Feat. Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - July 19, 2012

Talib’s newest single from his upcoming Prisoner of Consciousness album is certainly one of his most unique ones to date. Spitta leads you in with his trademarked deceptively sleepy-eyed flow, while the energy continues to intensify until you reach the final verse featuring Kendrick’s stream-of-consciousness, spitfire flow. While the two youngsters’ styles greatly contrast each other, Talib is able to balance things out enough to make sure everything sounds perfect.

’Talib Kweli – Push Thru Feat. Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar’
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