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DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, & Future stay classy with "Do You Mind"
DJ Khaled has released visuals for "Do You Mind," a track off of his recently released Major Key album that features contributions from just about everybody.
DJ Khaled flexes his connections as well as his musical talent on "Do You Mind," which features Nicki Minaj, Future, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Jeremih, and August Alsina, as well as samples from Usher, Ludacris, Jay Z, and Jermaine Dupri tracks. The video feels just as expensive as the stars in it, as it features DJ Khaled and
Read moreKlaus Layer Offers His “Surreal” Music for Free
Embodying the essence of how Hip-hop can reach a place several miles away, is a German-born artist by the name Klaus Layer, previously known as Captain Crook.
Developing an affinity towards Eastern German art and music at a young age, Klaus inevitably dived into deeper waters with the Berlin Wall's collapse. Born in Oranienburg, Germany, Klaus somehow managed to grasp traces of the 90s Hip-hop scene, which often translated into musical creations. But while this remains arguably his distinct foundation, Klaus' quality artistry explores a significantly large range of genres, including Jazz, Funk, Psychedelic, as well as Surrealist audio & visuals.
“Hus approach to sample-plundering and beatmaking is one that is both familiar and unorthodox,” as
Read moreSpotlight Artist: Ghostface Killah
It is without a doubt that the Wu-Tang Clan is upheld among the greatest rap groups of all time. That being said, it comes as no surprise that a legendary storyteller rose among its own ranks—and his name was Ghostface Killah.
Becoming highly regarded both in Wu-Tang and as a solo artist, Ghostface Killah is critically-acclaimed for his magnum-caliber hooks slicing through his machine-gun flow. His most renowned asset, however, that sets him apart falls unto the category of his relentlessly-passionate, stream-of-consciousness-driven narrative skills.
“Ghostface has unparalleled storytelling instincts; he might be the best, most colorful storyteller rap has ever seen,” mentioned Pitchfork along the lines of their critique.
Read moreJidenna Opens for Netflix' “Luke Cage” with “Long Live the Chief”
Jidenna is an American recording artist and producer, signed under Epic Records, and was among the first to be featured on Rap Station's exclusive Spotlight Artist segment.
Gaining prominence through singles such as “Classic Man” and “Yoga”, Rap Station catered acknowledged Jidenna's latest studio album, Long Live the Chief, and featured the record's title track, which topped the chart at #1 in the February 16thedition of Rap Station's Weekly Top 10.
“Long Live the Chief” was most recently featured on the Netflix original series Luke Cage, Marvel's latest installment to its vastly-recognized Cinematic Universe, which released its first season last September 30th, wit
Read moreBLIZM, Jebron reminisce on "Salt and Pepper"
BLIZM isn't just a talented lyricist and musician, he's also the founder of an independent label and a producer, with nine full length projects and over twenty thousand albums sold to his name. On his new single, "Salt and Pepper," which also features fellow indie music veteran Jebron, he reminisces about his life and career.
"Salt and Pepper" blends a hypnotic, smooth beat with soulful vocals from R&B singer Jebrom, and bars by BLIZM that combine an introspective look at the past with an awareness of the struggles in the present.
Besides his work as emcee, BLIZM is also the founder of Chainless Entertainment and the program director of K-100 Radio, which has been highlighting the very best in independent hip hop since 2012. "Salt
Read moreThrowback Album: Ultramagnetic MCs' “Critical Beatdown”
Monday already got you staggering for the weekend? If so, may we prescribe this week's throwback album, which comes in the form of Ultramagnetic MCs high-voltage debut record, Critical Beatdown.
Born into Hip-hop's Golden Age, Ultramagetic MCs is a New York-based rap group rostered by TR Love, Moe Love, Ced Gee, and Kool Keith. Despite being their first album, Critical Beatdown gained notoriety as what critics acclaimed as a “classic” for its era, as well as Pitchfork's precise citation as “one that stands tall today as one of Golden Age's most ageless.”
The album features 15 tracks overflowing with sky's-the-limit energy, from hard-hitting hooks to razor-sharp beats and sounds.
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