Fresh off his new 7-songs mixtape, It’s Only Weed Bro, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa returns with a music video for track six, “Smokin Section.”
‘It’s Only Weed Bro’ sees the multi-platinum selling rapper freestyling over classic hip hop beats, including Mobb Deep’s ‘Survival of the Fittest’ and Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek’s ‘Dear Summer.’ For “Smokin Section,” Khalifa borrows the instrumental from Common’s ‘The 6th Sense‘ produced by DJ Premier.
Check out the visual about getting high and dropping bars above!
Rap supergroup Migos don’t ‘Give No Fxk!’ That’s the theme for their latest single featuring Young Thug and Travis Scott. Produced by Murda Beatz, the heavily Auto-Tuned track includes braggadocios and high-life lyrics: “I got too many diamonds on, I look awesome / Yeah, after I hit that hoe, she need a walker / I just shoot them problems off, now I’m bossin'” they rap.
The new offering marks Migos’ first new single since ‘Quality Control: Control The Streets Volume 2.’
Making a cameo in the “Give No Fxk” video is the Can-Am Ryker, the three-wheel vehicle that the trio brought into the mainstream in 2019.
Quavo teased the release of their new collaborative single earlier in the week, along with sharing the cover art on Instagram.
Recording artist, Yung Booke (formerly a Grand Hustle rapper), drops a new music video for single, “Local Joker” a release from his recent 12-track project, Blue Goat. The Underground Legend turns up the heat with Infrared new music video for single, “Local Joker”. The upbeat and catchy single draws YB fans into the fast and creative life Yung Booke lives. In the music video, the swift transitions and vibrant color changes, make the viewer zone in and focus on Yung Booke and that he’s bigger than life.
The video accompanies the song with a colorful infrared photography inspired music video shot by Mike Garcia. According to Yung Booke and his tribe of fans, “I am far from a local joker, I’m bigger than what the eye can see!” With such a mentality, Yung Booke is positioning himself since his split from King of the South, T.I. and Hustle Gang. Signed to his own independent label UNOS, YB is preparing to unleash major heat for 2020.
Take a look at the visual for “Local Joker” and continue to stay updated with Yung Booke socially @IAmYungBooke.
Rap veteran Jadakiss supports his latest single, “Kisses to the Sky,” which dropped last month, by releasing an official Director’s cut video.
“Kisses to the Sky” features appearances from Rick Ross and Emanny and is slated to appear on Kiss’ highly-anticipated new album, Ignatius, arriving on February 28th via Def Jam (pre-order with exclusive merch).
“The project is beautiful,” Jada told HipHopDX. “It’s not like nothing out there. It’s not turn-up; it’s real pain … it’s just real music. It’s real musical. It’s beautiful. You need it. I love how it’s put together sonically. I think my fans, old and new, will be able to really enjoy this body of work.”
The rap icon has been a skilled and revered hip-hop star for over two decades. From his early days as part of the hip-hop group the LOX (with Styles P and Sheek Louch), Jada went on to blaze his own successful trail over the course of four essential albums and many hit singles. There were collaborations with many major figures, among them Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy, Jay-Z, Nas, Mariah Carey, and Fabolous. Outside of music, over the years, Jadakiss has become an entrepreneur with several businesses in his hometown of Yonkers, New York, including a juice bar, clothing store, and website.
Rapper/singer Tory Lanez recently dropped off the surprise music video for the song, “Broke In A Minute.”
“Broke In A Minute” follows the Grammy Award-nominated artist’s ‘Chixtape 5‘ project, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. ‘Chixtape 5’ puts Lanez’s artistic twist on some of the biggest hits of the 00’s and featured a few of the most iconic artists of that time period including “Jerry Sprunger,” a sample of T-Pain’s (who is also featured on Lanez’ version) hit record “I’m Sprung.”
Recently, Lanez announced three live shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto in February. The shows will feature performances from his recent hit album plus other fan favorites from his catalog of chart-topping hits.
February 20- Los Angeles: The Palladium
February 22- New York: Hammerstein Ballroom
February 23- Toronto: Coca Cola Coliseum
Rapper Meek Mill joins forces with pop veteran Justin Timberlake for the inspirational collaboration single and video, “Believe.”
“This is a special track and I’m grateful I had the opportunity to collaborate with Justin on it,” states Meek. “We really wanted to send a motivational message that would inspire people to take it to the next level and pursue their dreams. That turnt shit coming soon as well.”
Timberlake adds, “Meek is at the top of his game right now. The process of creating with him in the studio to help him put what he experienced to music was incredible.”
“Believe” marks the first time that the two acclaimed artists have worked together. Produced by Rob Knox and co-produced and written by Timberlake, the two first hit the studio in October after Knox brought the track to Timberlake’s attention.
The track’s moving companion visual was directed by Maxime Quoilin and shot entirely in film.
Buffalo rap trio Griselda pay homage to their homie while pushing their brand of New York rhymes on their latest release, “Cruiser Weight Coke,” the fourth single from ‘WWCD.’
The Rodney Passé-directed video follows Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher and Conway The Machine in a gritty documentary-style video of the three rapping at different locations throughout Buffalo including the famous Niagara Cafe. Westside Gunn, the creative behind Griselda, is heard in voiceover interludes throughout the video explaining the meaning behind the album’s name, What Would Chine Gun Do, after late rapper, MachineGun Black, or Chine Gun.
The clique recently made their late-night TV debut performance on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.
Royce 5’9″ drops off the music video for his thought-provoking new single, “Upside Down,” featuring Benny the Butcher and Ashley Sorrell.
Directed by Cricket, the clip kicks off with sultry vocals from Ashley before Royce and Butcher deliver slick and brilliantly-written lyrics from the pulpit.
“Upside Down” is the fourth offering from Royce’s forthcoming album, The Allegory (eOne/Heaven Studios, Inc.), set to be released on February 21.
Royce also previously released the controversial track and visual for “Overcomer,” feat. WestSide Gunn, and “Black Savage” feat. Sy Ari Da Kid, White Gold, CyHi The Prynce & T.I.
In celebration of THE ALLEGORY, Royce will perform in Detroit on February 20, 2020 at The Garden Theatre located at 3929 Woodward Ave. The doors open at 7PM and advance tickets are available here.
As new artist F.C.B. (First Class Bee) makes his way up the ladder with his refreshing new trendsetting sound, several of his fellow Chi-Town big homies aid him on the release of his new hit, titled “N.W.O.”
Produced by DJ O-Zone (Chance The Rapper), featuring Rockie Fresh, in the new video, F.C.B. stars as a flashy new sensation ready to claim his spot at the top. Pulling up in the big body, draped up and dripped out, he spits a catchy foreign reference verse, detailing how he’s got next up and there is nothing you can do about it. Playing the vet, Rockie Fresh co-signs the new act with a familiar witty, crisp and thoro flow that brings the new hit home.
Available now via Coast to Coast sounds. Watch the new video above and follow the rising stars today on social media. Rockie Fresh appears courtesy of Rostrum Records.
Introducing Lachaleur, an on the rise Bronx recording artist bubbling regionally with his catchy Afrobeat and Hip Hop-infused sound. Ready to step into the global spotlight, the new sensation makes a formal introduction to a wider audience in the new video called “Knee Hi.”
In the fashion-centric visual, directed by ADavidWilliamsFilm, the emerging artist takes us on a ride through the city with his beautiful co-star. Lachaleur delivers a slick, playerlistic first-look flow that fans will gravitate to instantly. On making the video, Lachaleur says, “No limit to how far you should go to be as fly as you can be.”
On the grind, Lachaleur built a credible resume of collaborations including works with high-profile artists like Desiigner, Q da Fool, Cal Boy and ASAP Ferg. As a recording artist, LaChaleur’s style is creatively fashionable but humbly laid back. Through his rise, he hopes to provide opportunities for emerging artists in the future.
Like “Knee Hi”? Follow the emerging artist’s journey on Instagram.
