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...
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...
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...
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...
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...