It’s been a while since we’ve heard any new Atmosphere. Here’s their latest video though, from The Family Sign. In September of last year I got the chance to see them live in concert and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I don’t really know if any other concert will live up to Slug’s amazing performance. “Became” is one of my favorite songs off their last CD. Still not 100% sure whether he’s talking about an actual dog or not. I guess that’s why it makes this song so great.
The Week of the Superbowl coincided with the release of Curren$y’s latest EP, Here. It featured Curren$y going over some beats he shoulda graced long before. The first track was a freestyle over Fab’s Alchemist produced track, “Welcome to my Workplace.” Curren$y’s Covert Coup mixtape was easily one of my favorite mixtapes to come out last year and this joint left me fiending even more for another project from them. Apparently I can rest easy because the sequel to Covert Coup drops on 4/20 and is called, Re-Coversionalize. Speaking of recent Curren$y projects, Muscle Car Chronicles just dropped on iTunes this Tuesday.
As you know, Camp was one of my all time favorite albums from 2011. Here’s Childish Gambino’s latest video for a song called “Heartbeat” off that album. Guess it’s perfect timing since Valentines Day is around the corner. If you haven’t heard Camp yet do yourself a huge favor and give it a couple spins.
Joe Budden just came through and proved to the masses once again why he’s one of the best rap artists out. He literally destroyed this beat. I don’t think that the original can live up to this at all. I don’t even consider it a freestyle. This is just nuts. This is the exact Budden shit that I love to listen too. As soon as I heard this I immediately went back to my favorite mixtape of his, Mood Muzik 3. Mood Muzik 4 will likely be in rotation soon as well.
On February 28th, Copywrite will release his latest album, God Save The King. Recently he’s been putting out a lot of tracks that didn’t make the cut. Here is one of them. I love his witty wordplay, its great. His last album, The Life & Times of Peter Nelson was slept on by many, but those who heard it felt it. I’m sure this album will live up to its hype. Preorder God Save The King over at UGHH.
Cam’s newest protege kicks it with Fabolous for a brand new video off his Slime Flu 2 tape which dropped on Black Friday 2011. I haven’t given that tape nearly enough spins but from what I remember it was just as good as the first. You already know Fab comes correct on this joint as well. Recently Vado dropped Boss of All Bosses 3 with Cam. Speaking of Cam’Ron hopefully he finally makes that Dipset Reunion album happen.
Late last year out of nowhere, producer Madlib hooked up with Freddie Gibbs and released an EP by the name of Thuggin’. Here is the title track. They are currently working on a full length LP which will likely see release later this year. Gibbs has definitely proved his worth. Hooking up with Jeezy gave him a lot more exposure for sure.
Six months after, All 6′s & 7′s dropped, Tech N9ne decided to put out a video to his single “Am I a Psycho?” The album as a whole didn’t really have much replay value but this song was definitely a banger. I still find myself playing this every now and then. Currently Tech is touring for his collaboration album, Welcome to Strangeland.
Yelawolf’s latest album, Radioactive is in stores now and I can honestly say it really surpassed my expectations. Yelawolf was always very hit or miss for me but he really put a ton of work into his album. It’s a great cohesive effort that is definitely worth checking out. Here’s his latest video with Kid Rock for his “Let’s Roll” single.
B.O.B.’s latest mixtape, E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) was one of my favorites to drop last year. It was full of album worthy material. He’s currently getting ready to drop his Strange Clouds album in March. Based off it’s lead single and the mixtape precursor, I think we’ll have a worthy sophomore effort. Hit the jump for the music video to the “Strange Clouds” Remix.
B.o.B – How Bout Dat (feat. Future & Trae Tha Truth)
Ski Beats is getting ready to release his third album, 24 Hour Karate School Pt 3 and here are two music videos to prepare us. Here are two dope artists over dope production. I need to start bumping Cold Day In Hell more, I’ll probably give it a spin later today. I have been listening to Curren$y’s Covert Coup with Alchemist a lot recently and heard through the grapevine that there will be a sequel this 4-20.
Saigon just recently dropped the Third Volume to his Warning Shot series. If you still haven’t heard it (like myself) you can check it out over at Datpiff. Here are two videos from the tape. The first is “Hungry” and after the jump is “I Am 4 Real.” Both vids have pretty decent visuals for a mixtape.
The single for the week of January 22nd is Stalley’s “Harsh Ave.” Currently Stalley is gearing up for the release of a new mixtape, but while we are waiting he’s been releasing a constant stream of singles. Another one of my favorites from him recently was his freestyle to Common’s “Blue Sky.” Stalley has definitely been proving his worth as of late and the Deluxe version of his Lincoln Way Nights mixtape is available for purchase on iTunes as we speak. I suggest you check it.
Once again sorry for the lack of posting but I’ve been busy leading my life. I will strive to atleast post a few music videos here and there as well as the singles of the week. I got a few to catch up on though, so here it goes. The single for the week of January 15th (My Birthday Week) is K’Naan’s “Nothing to Lose” single off his new EP, More Beautiful Than Silence which is available on iTunes now. If you remember K’Naan appeared on 2 tracks of Nas and Damien Marley’s collaborative effort, Distant Relatives. This time Nas graced K’Naan with a verse for his own joint and it’s excellent.
I thought this video and song were really dope so I decided to post it. This is off Copywrite’s upcoming album, God Save the King, which drops on February 28th. I’m looking forward to it as his last album, The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson was pretty impressive. Props to Wingspan for sending this through.
Copywrite – Swaggot Killaz (feat. Jakki Da Mota Mouth)
Last week B.O.B. let loose of his remix to his hit single, “Strange Clouds.” This time it features fellow ATLiens, Young Jeezy & T.I. I definitely think this one is better than the original. It’s a shame the video for this was such a let down. I’m sure the Strange Clouds album won’t disappoint though. Look for it in stores in March.
B.o.B. – Strange Clouds [Rmx] (feat. Young Jeezy & T.I.)
Sorry for the extreme lack of posting. I’ve been busy making major moves in my life. Here goes the first single of the week for 2012. It’s off Rick Ross’ latest mixtape, Rich Forever which dropped the first week of January. It’s crazy good. I can’t believe he’s giving out all this material for a mixtape. If this is any indication of his next solo album, God Forgives, I Don’t, then we’re in for a great feast. Check out the entire mixtape here if you haven’t peeped it yet. I can’t believe he got Nas on this joint, a crazy verse at that!
So this year was a huge year for hip hop. I became a fan of many new artists as well as heard some great projects from some of my favorites. One of them I discovered at the last second, while another one I almost forgot dropped this year. For a brief review on each album and my favorite track off of each hit the jump. There were also a few more great albums that I had a hard time leaving out so make sure you check them after the jump as well.
1.Kendrick Lamar – #Section.80
2.CunninLynguists – Oneirology
3.J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story
4.Big K.R.I.T. – Returnof4eva
5.Drake – Take Care
6.Childish Gambino – Camp
7.Saigon – The Greatest Story Never Told
8.Common – The Dreamer, The Believer
9.Game – The R.E.D. Album
10. Bad Meets Evil – Hell: The Sequel
Remember when Rick Ross hit us with those two crazy mixtapes Ashes to Ashes and Albert Anastasia? Well now he’s back with an even better mixtape by the name of, Rich Forever. This one serves as a prelude to his upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don’t and features artists such as: Nas, Styles P, John Legend, Drake, Diddy, 2 Chainz, Wale, & Stalley. It’s definitely a decent listen from front to back. That track with Nas is nuts, as are many others. I honestly can’t believe he’s giving this out as a mixtape. Hit the jump for the fully tagged link.
Common dropped one of the best albums this year and here’s his latest video off that project. The Dreamer, The Believer is in stores now, if you haven’t heard it then you should soon. Don’t let it be one of those albums you regretted sleeping on for so long. I’m still waiting for that Blue Sky (Remix) with Kanye West. Wonder if it’ll ever turn up?
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