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Jake One

Chance the Rapper - Acid Rap [Mixtape]

You’d be hard pressed to find a flow more eclectic or original than Chance the Rapper’s. The Chicago MC’s cadence is so versatile that he seamlessly switches gears from a leisurely and sometimes lackadaisical pace to a frenetic one, almost instantaneously. Regardless of the pace, the tempo never seems lazy or rushed in anyway, and the masterful wordplay feels like a predisposition as opposed to the end result of a meticulous thought process. After having a great 2012, Chance opens his 2013 with Acid Rap, a...

Rick Ross - "3 Kings" (Feat. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z )

With his much hyped fifth album scheduled to be released at the end of the month, Maybach Music Group ring leader Rick Ross premiered his much-anticipated song "3 Kings" on Hot 97 earlier today. Billed as a meeting of hip-hop royalty, the Jake One produced track includes major assists from renowned hip-hop veterans Dr. Dre and Jay-Z. Right off the bat the track's production announces that the song is somewhat of a departure from Rozay's trademark production-heavy bangers. The production choice was likely made to...

Joy Denalane - "Should Have Never" (Feat. Bilal) (Jake One Remix)

Following her 2006 release Born &  Raised, German singer-songwriter Joy Denalane maintained a relatively low profile. The songstress ended her near five-year hiatus with her third release Maureen last spring. Unfortunately for her English-speaking fans, Maureen was originally released in...

Brother Ali - "Writer's Block" (Prod. Jake One)

As soon as I heard the song "Writer's Block", I knew there was something special about it - something wickedly candid. This is perhaps one of the most beautiful songs I have heard in a while, and I'm very thankful to have stumbled upon it. In "Writer's Block," produced by Jake One, Brother Ali...

DOOM - Unexpected Guests (Trailer)

A sneak peek at the upcoming DOOM project Unexpected Guests , which will feature rare non-album tracks and guest appearances selected by DOOM himself. Some of these features will include Talib Kweli, Jake One, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck & GZA .. which shows you how dope this album is going to...