It’s been two years since Big Boi and Sleepy Brown announced that The Big Sleepover would be coming soon. Soon has come and it still isn’t here. But it seems like it’s still on its way and the duo drop a new single titled “Lower Case (No Cap)” with Killer Mike riding shotgun and repping Atlanta.
Nearly three decades ago, Nas had a song called “Life Is Like a Dice Game” that never made it on an album. But the song now gets a proper release with an updated beat from Hit-Boy and guest spots from Freddie Gibbs and Cordae.
The Roots just released a deluxe version of their 1995 album Do You Want More?!!!??! and there’s an unreleased gem that is sure to get your attention. On “In Your Dreams Kid (I’m Every MC)” Black Thought emulates Guru, Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip and others. Can you name them all?
Season 2 of the excellent, yet severely underrated, David Makes Man premiered on OWN this week and Raekwon contributes a new song for the show with “Bring Dat Doe.”
It still feels unreal that MF DOOM is gone. But the fact remains that the metal-faced villain has left behind a remarkable legacy and he will forever be missed. He also left behind songs that we have yet to hear. Among them is his collaboration with Your Old Droog titled “Dropout Boogie” which is produced by Edan. And, of course, it’s dope.
From Skyzoo’s recently released All the Brilliant Things comes his collaboration with BJ the Chicago Kid “Bodega Flowers.” It goes without saying that Sky’s latest musical endeavor is more than worth your time.
It appears that the totally unexpected collaborative album from Logic and Madlib MadGic is coming sooner than we thought. The duo made their formal announcement with “Mars Only Pt. 3” and have followed up with “Mafia Music.” It seems like the entire album was recorded in one night and, by the sound of it thus far, it’s going to be something serious.
Ransom will be dropping his Se7en project on June 7 that focuses on each of the seven deadly sins. For “Greed,” Ransom connects with Royce 5’9″ and the two go crazy over Lord Sear production.
Gone but most certainly not forgotten, DMX’s posthumous album Exodus has been released following the unfortunate passing of Earl Simmons. One of the standout tracks has DMX alongside two other legends in Jay-Z and Nas with “Bath Salts.” And, as you can expect, this one goes.
Eminem revisits his Side B of Music to Be Murdered By with a remix to “Killer” that features Jack Harlow and Cordae. An interesting trio, but it works.