[Hip-Hop] ScHoolboy Q – Californication (Feat. A$AP Rocky)

ScHoolboy Q Feat. A$AP Rocky
Californication

With ScHoolboy Q‘s long awaited debut album, Oxymoron, finally gracing shelves earlier today, we get a chance to hear one of the Target exclusive bonus tracks, featuring frequent running mate A$AP Rocky. It’s no question that the pair have undeniable chemistry, but unlike previous collaborations “Hands On The Wheel” and “Brand New Guy,” the two up the intensity this time around, rhyming over a hard hitting, synth driven instrumental. While it almost seems blasphemous to include an emcee from Harlem on a track called “Californication,” (rather than opting for one of his TDE cohorts) Rocky brings an unmatched swagger and raw energy that compliments well with Q’s brash, in-your-face attitude. Check out the excellent single above, and if you haven’t already, grab yourself a copy of Oxymoron, available now.

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[Hip-Hop] ScHoolboy Q – Break the Bank (Prod. Alchemist)

ScHoolboy Q
Break the Bank (prod. Alchemist)

It is no secret Top Dawg Entertainment‘s Black Hippy is going to have an enormous year in 2014 with all four members planning to drop albums. ScHoolboy Q‘s Oxymoron will be the first out, on February 25th, and has all the makings of one of one of the strongest hip-hop albums in recent memory. A few minutes ago, the Compton emcee let loose the album artwork (deluxe above) along with a stellar new song titled “Break the Bank.” With the legendary Alchemist behind the boards, ScHoolboy shows incredible range and versatility absolutely destroying the instrumental. Q even goes so far as bringing up some friendly competition with fellow TDE spitter Kendrick Lamar, and if this track is any indication of the album, he very well may be giving GKMC a run for its money trees. You can pre-order Oxymoron on iTunes now.

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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 10]

Well, the NFL  Conference Championship games are over, and the Super Bowl teams have been decided (congratulations to Denver and Seattle). Win or lose, we’ve got the perfect dose of soul here to help keep the celebrations going, or lift your spirits and heal your wounds (sorry New England and San Francisco). If you scroll down, you’ll see that we have a packed house once again, and the output doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Tonight’s entertainment includes such esteemed names as Raleigh Ritchie, Stwo, Tinashe, Willow SmithBlackbear and Freeze-Tag. We also have a few newer acts throwing their hats into the ring, including Rubee RaynePrelow, Jon E.K., Jeftuz, abstract youth and Kayla Steen. That’s just a fraction of what you can expect from this week’s Sunday Night Soul, which might actually last you the full week. Enjoy!

’RACHEL FOXX – (INTRO)’
’Ari Lennox & DJ Grumble – Cold Outside’
’Cookiee Kawaii – M U S I C & Poetry Prod. JTBS’
’Willow Smith – 5 (Feat. Jaden Smith)’
’abstract youth – Naked.’
’Janita – Thats How Life Goes (NeguimBeats Remix)’
’Rubee Rayne – Breathe (Prod. El Train)’
’Mariami – Gates (Georgia On My Mind)’
’Bianca Raquel – Dear Summer (Original)’
’Pettros – Jiggy (prod. by @iamblackbear)’
’Jordan Grizzle – Better Words (Prod. by Lamb & Bigg D)’
’August Alsina feat. Jeezy – Make It Home’
’Brenmar – Medusa Feat. Rush Davis’
’Jon E.K. – Crumble’
’Raleigh Ritchie – Stronger Than Ever’
’Algebra Blessett – Right Next To You’
’Max Marshall – Your Love Is Like’
’Kenneth Whalum – Away (featuring Big K.R.I.T.)’
’Echo • – Escape’
’Raury – Bloom’
’Prelow – For The Team’
’YOUNG & SICK – Magnolia’
’MS MR – Think Of You (Wildcat! Wildcat! Remix)’
’Freeze Tag – You Do’
’Mary J Blige – Be Without You /// T.Hemingway Remix feat. Maximus MMC’
’Next – Wifey ・ NΞHZVIL Remix’
’SevnthWonder – Exotic Lover’
’AVNGRS – ąŁǿɲƹ ƮǿǥƹƮɦƹř’
’Sango ft. SPZRKT – Middle Of Things, Beautiful Wife (Stwo Remix)’
’AALIYAH – TRY AGAIN (SHASH’U REMIX ’14)’
’Justin Timberlake x Sango x Dpat – Wake Up, TKO’
’Duncan Gerow – Usher & Young Jeezy + Esta  = Love In This Club’
’Maejor Ali ft. Juicy J & Justin Bieber – Lolly (Jeftuz remix)’
’ΔGØLDWYN – Girl you know I
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’Tinashe – 2 On feat. ScHoolBoy Q’
’Wet – No Lie (Noah Breakfast Remix Ft. Spank Rock)’
’Supreme Cuts – Down (ft. The GTW, Khallee, and David Ashley)’
’DAVE LUXE – If You (Out Now On Play It Louder Volume 1)’
’BMB. – FUNK’TWERK   (From BeatTape)’
’TGT – OMG (Noïthingness remix)’
’Jeftuz – My Love (Forthcoming on The Dutch, January 17th)’
’Blaque – Bring It All (James Tambiance Remix)’
’Blood Orange – Chamakay (Cousin Cole Edit)’
’Tomi Jones – Tell Everyone’
’Kayla Steen – Seashells’
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[Hip-Hop] ScHoolboy Q – Man Of The Year

ScHoolboy Q
Man Of The Year

While there’s still room for debate on who the real “Man Of The Year” will be for 2013, there’s no doubt that ScHoolboy Q will at least be in the discussion when all is said and done. Q’s latest single is certainly an addicting one, as the West Coast spitter bodies the reverberating instrumental from Nez & Rio with his typical brash and aggressive flow. This track will be featured on the upcoming soundtrack for NBA Live, although we’re sure it’ll also earn a spot on the TDE member’s upcoming album Oxymoron. While that still has yet to receive a release date, we’re crossing our fingers that we’ll have it by the end of the year, so ScHoolboy can prove that he truly deserves the title.

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[Hip-Hop] BET Hip-Hop Awards 2013: The Cyphers

The BET Hip-Hop Awards finally aired earlier tonight, and while I personally am not a huge fan of the show, there’s one segment that I eagerly anticipate every year: The Cyphers. The Cyphers are really where the event truly shines, bringing together some of the most talented emcees in the game, underground and mainstream. This year’s lineup is certainly a formidable one, featuring the likes of TDE, A$AP MobSlaughterhouseAction BronsonTravi$ ScottRittzJon Connor, and even some jokes courtesy of J.B. SmooveKevin Hart, and Nick Cannon. Check out the cyphers below, and let us know who you think went in the hardest (we’re guessing the popular answer will be Kendrick Lamar).

Top Dawg Entertainment (ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, Kendrick Lamar)

Watch the rest of The Cyphers after the jump

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[Hip-Hop] ScHoolboy Q – Banger (MOSHPIT)

ScHoolboy Q
Banger (MOSHPIT)

After reaching mainstream success with the infectious ‘Collard Greens’ featuring Kendrick Lamar, TDE rapper Schoolboy Q drops his second single, “Banger (MOSHPIT).” The follow-up track finds the west coast emcee invoking some violence and warns of forming a mosh as he spits over the renegades produced beat. Different from his previous hit, this new single has a more turned down beat and old school feel that focuses more on Q’s lyrical prowess over the mic. His aggressive rhymes and gritty beat makes for a head-nodding listen as he looks to incite reckless behavior nationwide by calling out select cities across the country for ‘being on that bullsh!t’. Take a listen to the newest track off his upcoming debut Oxymoron, dropping soon.

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[Video] Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – White Walls (Feat. ScHoolboy Q & Hollis)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
White Walls (Feat. ScHoolboy Q & Hollis)

Say what you will about Macklemore, but don’t tell me the guy doesn’t know how to make a good music video. After thoroughly dominating the charts for the good part of a year now, you’d think Mack would be ready to hang up his saddle for some well deserved rest and relaxation. Instead, he keeps on rolling forward, trading that saddle in for a fully pimped-out old school Cadillac. He rides that whip all the way to a crazy backyard pool party, where he celebrates his success with some grannies and a gaggle of new buddies like A$AP Rocky, Big Boi, Wiz Khalifa, Trinidad Jame$, Sir Mix-A-Lot, DJ Drama, and ScHoolboy Q (who happens to contribute a verse on this track). While that all may sound a little strange, trust us when we say it looks like loads of fun. Check out the dope visuals below, and make sure to grab the single on iTunes if you don’t have it already.

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