Tuesday, March 25, 2014

SZA - Childs Play ft Chance The Rapper



Songstress SZA liberates "Childs Play" featuring Chance The Rapper, who was rumored to have material with TDE's leading lady earlier this year. Although I've heard multiple artists use XXYYXX's "About You" and am actually tired of hearing it, I have to admit this take on it is pretty refreshing. With additional production from Dae One, SZA's smokey mesmerizing voice sounds amazing and Chance cleans up the end of the track with a few nice bars. All in all a short track to get the blogs buzzing and wanting more. Z drops April 8th.  

The Alchemist & Budgie - The G Code ft Action Bronson, Domo Genesis & Blu



The Alchemist has been a busy man over the last couple of years collaborating with artists and producers, most recently Lord Steppington with Evidence. Next on deck is The Good Book a project that will feature purely gospel samples with London producer Budgie. The two grab Action Bronson, Domo Genesis and Blu for "The G Code" the latest single from the project. All bars, no hook.

Gucci Mane - Shine ft Young Thug & Waka Flocka Flame



Despite currently being behind bars Gucci Mane has been steadily releasing tracks and remixes to keep his name out there, most recently with "Shine" a track featuring his current protege Young Thug and his former Waka Flocka Flame. Both Flocka and Thug bring their respective energies to the track while Guwop does what he does best. Be sure to check out Gucci and Thugger's upcoming collaborative project Young Thugga Mane La Flare which is set to drop April 1st.

Asher Roth - Fast Life ft Vic Mensa



With Asher Roth's sophomore album RetroHash now available for pre-order and with a release date of April 22nd it seems we'll finally get the follow up to his 2009 debut Asleep in the Bread Aisle. "Fast Life" the second single from Ash features Chicago's Vic Mensa who sounds right at home over the Blended Babies production, as both emcees spitting verses about getting caught up in the fast life (as you probably guessed).  

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Johny Locus - Room 209



It's been a minute since we've heard from SNB's Johny Locus who has been in the cut since dropping his last project Point Blank but today marks his return. On "Room 209" Locus paints a picture of a live function and may have inadvertently created the unofficial anthem for Delaware State. I've stated it before but I think it's necessary to again, Johny is almost untouchable when it comes to his flow, few rappers I know can do what homie does.