YELAWOLF FEAT. EMINEM – BEST FRIEND (VIDEO)
The Wolf and the Shady One join forces in the video for “Best Friend.”
FASHAWN – HIGHER
Fashawn’s Exile-produced ode to his daughter Hannah get the visual treatment off of his critically acclaimed album The Ecology.
“The video brings the song to life in an organic and beautiful way. There isn’t enough positive images of young black men out there being fathers to their kids to begin with, especially in rap videos. I believe it’s a break from the norm and a side of me of that my audience doesn’t get to see everyday.”
WATCH A SPECIAL DJ PREMIER SET ON THE BOILER ROOM AT 5PM EST!
Tune in to “The Boiler Room” in the YouTube video above at 5pm EST (2pm PST) for a special DJ set courtesy of the one and only DJ Premier.
We continue on our global Stay True Journey with Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky in Moscow, Russia, where we’ll be diving into the world of instrumental hip-hop as we showcase the rise of the local beats scene. Joining us on the trip is a fine selection of US artists who will be representing a movement born half a world away that helped inspire Russia’s own interpretation of the beat-led hip hop.
NAS’ DOCUMENTARY ON BREAKERS AND RAPPERS IN UGANDA DEBUTS ONLINE
Back in 2013, Nas signed on to executive produce the documentary on hip hop’s global influence titled “Shake the Dust.” Director Adam Sjöberg chronicles the stories of rappers, DJs, and b-boys across Uganda, Yemen, Colombia and Cambodia. The 85-minute documentary is narrated by Ugandan b-boy Karim as he takes us through hip hop’s powerful influence across the world.
“What these kids are doing around the world reminds me why I fell in love with hip-hop and how important it is as a creative and constructive outlet,” Nas previously said about the project. “After hearing Adam’s vision for this project and hearing the stories, I was incredibly excited to help bring the film to global audiences who need to hear this surprising message of empowerment.”
The documentary is now available on Vimeo on Demand and will begin a limited theatrical rollout in on American soil starting on May 15 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. Check out the trailer and below are the dates and locations for the theatrical run.
5/15-5/21 – TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood CA
5/23 – 5/2 – Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton St Portland OR
6/11 & 6/14 – Film Bar Phoenix AZ Theatrical
6/18 Only – SIFF Film Center 305 Harrison St. Seattle WA
7/18 Only – Julydoscope Houston TX
BODEGA BAMZ FREESTYLES ON SWAY IN THE MORNING
Bodega Bamz, with Erick Sermon looking on, blesses Sway In The Morning with a freestyle. The Tan Boy’s Sidewalk Exec album is available now on iTunes.
DIAMOND D FEAT. THE LIKS & KURUPT – WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD
The Liks and Kurupt bring a little West Coast flavor to Diamond D’s We Are The People Of The World. Off of The Diam Piece, which you can pick up on iTunes.
THE LOX FEAT. VON – REAL IS REAL
The video for this joint from The Lox’s 3rd Sermon features cameos from YG and DJ Mustard.
J. COLE – WET DREAMZ
J. Cole continues to release videos from his #1 selling album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. This time he blesses us with the ode to losing your virginity with some cute little puppies to make this a PG rated subject.
KILLER MIKE – RIC FLAIR
Back in 2011, Killer Mike cut loose this heat rock named after the golden haired pro wrestler Ric Flair. Today, Mike revisits the banger off of he Pl3dge LP with an official video.
TRUTH ALI FEAT. ROYCE DA 5’9″ – LOST IN PARADISE
Truth Ali recruits Royce Da 5’9″ for the “Lost In Paradise” video.