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Kool Keith & MF DOOM Drop New Visuals for "Super Hero"
The eccentric rhymes of Kool Keith meet the enigmatic MF DOOM on the aptly-titled single, “Super Hero” catalogued on Keith's newt album under Mello Music, Featuring Magnetic.
“When I produced the track I pictured DOOM as a bunch of different Marvel characters,” said Keith, “Like two super heroic distinctive rappers with powers.”
Like a much-awaited crossover team-up from two iconic comic heroes, expectations were soaring as soon as the words “featuring MF DOOM” first came up, then the album dropped and we were met with sublime audio-induced catharsis from the two rappers. And just when things couldn't get any better, the music video debuts on The Fadershowcasing Kris Merc's direction,
Read moreRAPstation Exclusive Interview: Chase Allen
Emerging Los Angeles-based rapper Chase Allen was raised in Philly and grew up in a musical household. His older brother was an emcee and producer while his middle brother was a producer, as well. After hearing Kanye West’s College Dropout, Allen was hooked on hip-hop. He soon realized he could be an artist, too, one that could reach inside, pull out raw emotion and put it all out on the table. Since then, he’s been steadily building a name for himself. With all odds stacked against him (his father passed away when he was 4 and his single mother had four kids to raise on a limited budget), he’s proving he has what it takes to not only escape poverty, but also rise to the top. Armed with tenacity and ambition, Allen has recently eleased the beautifully shot
Read moreHappy Birthday A$AP Ferg!
Rostered under the prominent A$AP Mob, and recognized for his efforts as a solo artist, this day in Hip-hop recognizes the birth of Darold Ferguson Jr, aka A$AP Ferg.
Born in Harlem, New York, Ferg portrayed no stranger to rap but set music aside to pursue other things. But in every pursuit Ferg handled, many noticed his “impeccable hustle game”, one of which being long-time friend A$AP Rocky, who consistently pushed Ferg to take his hustle game towards rapping, to which, Ferg eventually relented.
Donning the A$AP moniker, Ferg's hustle game became evident through various collaborative singles, such as “Get High” and “Kissin' Pink”, as well as “Ghetto Symphony” featured on Rocky's breakout debut Long
Read moreHapizzle Birdizzle Grizzles fo Snoop Dogg
Today in Hip-hop recognizes the self-professed “Grand Uncle to Rap”, Snoop Dogg as he reaches year 45.
Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Snoop first entered the rap scene under the guidance of N.W.A.'s Dr Dre, who showcased the artist's flourishing potential in Dre's album, The Chronic back in 1992. The following year, Snoop made his official solo debut with the phenomenally-acclaimed album Doggystyle.
Signed under Death Row Records, the album featured several hit-singles such as “Gin & Juice” and “What's My Name?”, which altogether flaunted Snoop's distinct style, which in itself set himself apart from other rappers: “Snoop's vocal style is part of what distin
Read moreMC Zion I's "The Labyrinth"
After releasing the consciousness raising track and subsequent video for "Tech $" and mixtape, Stay Woke, Oakland-based MC Zion I (aka Zumbi) is finally ready to drop his album, The Labyrinth, on his own imprint, Mind Over Matter Records. The project features guests spots from MCs Deuce Eclipse and Codnay Holiday, as well as production from Ariano, Mikos the Gawd, Teeko, and Decap.
On his first full-length album minus former producer Amp Live, the new project finds Zumbi delivering plenty of insightful lyrics and soul-bearing revelations. Most notably, the track "Not Ur Fault” was written the night hi
Read moreExhibition, pop up shop celebrate 20th anniversary of Jay Z's "Reasonable Doubt"
The 20th anniversary of Jay Z's seminal debut "Reasonable Doubt" is this year, and fans of the rapper and industry mogul will be able to mark the occasion with a tour of a recreation of the studio Jay Z recorded the influential album in, as well as the chance to buy some rare Jigga merchandise.
According to Pitchfork, the pop-up shop and exhibition will be open for a limited time in New York City, from Octob
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