This track may sound familiar to the devoted AZ fans, but rest assure the rest of the album is filled with never before heard material. Knowledge is Freedom is a hard hitting single that originally featured Papoose, but this time around Cassidy lays down some verses. Anthology (B-sides & Unreleased) in stores now.
“Tonight: Franz Ferdinand” is Franz Ferdinand’s third upcoming album which is scheduled for release through Domino Records on January 26th 2009 in the UK, and then dropping the following day in the U.S. The album is said to be inspired by the “heavy dub sound of Jamaican reggae stars” and instrumentation from the African guitar and percussion. You can hear the opening track from the album below entitled, Ulysses. Prepare to hear some interesting material from Franz Ferdinand.
We all know that Clipse always bring top notch grade A coke referencing quality every time they drop. This is why Clipse’s official Re-Up group album released recently miffed a few die hard fans. Some of the verses were obviously lifted from prior mixtapes and the beats weren’t as top notch as we’re used to from the crew. However, we know that the crew will more than make up for it on their upcoming Till The Casket Drops. The crew recently dropped the intro to the prelude to the album, the mixtape entitled Road To Till The Casket Drops. Download the intro below.
The Clipse - Road To Till The Casket Drops Intro
This isn’t the first pop star songstress to claim that she needs rehab. However, unlike Winehouse’s hit from a few years back, Rihanna doesn’t mean that she literally needs to be weaned off of drugs and alcohol. The thumping, synth heavy track is an ode to addictive love and the video features Justin Timberlake and a scantily clad Rihanna.
Luda’s upcoming album Theater of the Mind is looking like contender for album of the year even before it drops. First we get tracks featuring legendary MCs and now we get a track entitled “MVP” produced by arguably the best producer to ever do it. The track is exactly what you would think it would sound like. Dirty drums, golden era looped sample, witty punchlines and Preemo’s signature scratching on the chorus.
Rachel Goodrich will be performing tonight at The Florida Room, the brand new performance space owned by Lenny Kravitz inside the legendary Delano Hotel in South Beach, Florida. Tonight at 10pm. Get out your dancing shoes, this is going to be one amazing show. Her debut album TINKER TOYS is out now on itunes.
Q-Tip links up with the talented, go-to music video director nowadays, Rik Cordero for this short cinema. This Renaissance Rap video shoot, was inspired by the Beastie Boys’ Sabotage music video, as it features Q-Tip playing a Hip-Hop Jason Bourne-like character and eluding what looks like the Hip-Hop police. Nothing excessive, just simple and sweet. Renaissance Rap is just one of the featured singles on Tip’s new album, The Renaissance.In stores now, and unquestionably one of the best Hip Hop albums this year. Check it out.
Anything involving Esco is always a go on Hypetrak. Yacht Music, another DJ Drama exclusive featuring Nas, Smoke Dza and up and coming singer June Summers. No word on the mixtape yet, but rest assure this track will be on it. Check out the preview below.
Legendary street artist Kaws has used the urban terrain as his canvas, had his portraits displayed on art gallery walls, t-shirts and now album covers. Kaws hooks up with admitted avant garde art lover Kanye West to “remix” his upcoming 808s and Heartbreak album cover. The artist has placed his trademark Disney inspired gloved hands and wrapped Kanye’s minimalist promo pictures in a sea of colors which can be viewed below.
Yes, there are other artists on GOOD records besides Kanye West who are about to release an album. GLC has been waiting in the wings for a long time and now looks like he’s finally gonna get his due. The Chi town native brings his gravely growl to a laid back track entitled “Big Screen” and who else but Mr. West is there to assist him with the beat as well as a verse.
