Best Of 2011

Mayer Hawthorne

Musically, 2011 was a bit of a let down for me. I was anticipating a lot of albums that came and went that just didn’t do what they should have done. However, 2011 was the year of the emerging artist. Kendrick Lamar and Big K.R.I.T. proved that the new kids could bully the vets on [...]

DJ Soko – Night Time

DJ Soko

Detroit DJ, Mello Music Group artist, and 1/3rd of The Left, DJ Soko is back with his latest mix. When I tell y’all to remember the name DJ Soko, I’d advise you to do it. He’s got some big things up his midget Asian arm sleeves. Aside from my consistent jokes about him, he’s one [...]

Nametag – In The Paint feat. Street Justice (Performance Video)

Nametag

After a great deal of mixtape and EP releases from 2007 until now, Michigan’s own; Nametag is gearing up a revamped edition of his 1st official full length album The Name Is Tag. Originally released in June of 2010, this release features production from Black Milk and features from Danny Brown, Ro Spit, and more. [...]

Danny Brown & Black Milk – Black & Brown (video)

Danny Brown & Black Milk

Jesus Christ. Not too many words are needed for how dope Danny Brown and Black Milk are. Check the video for, “Black And Brown,” below and make sure you hit iTunes to get the full EP. Spread The Good Word! Tweet

Black Milk x Danny Brown – Black & Brown Full EP Stream

Danny Brown & Black Milk

Earlier today Black Milk released this full EP stream for his project with Danny Brown – Black And Brown – to all of those signed up for his email list. ENJOY! Spread The Good Word! Tweet

Ro Spit – The Glass Ceiling Project

Ro Spit

Following up weeks of songs, videos, and interviews Ro Spit’s third musical effort The Glass Ceiling Project is finally here. The album is composed of 17 tracks and a versatile set of collaborators including Black Milk, Jamall Bufford, Dwele, Freeway, Guilty Simpson, Jon Connor, Melanie Rutherford, and more! Download: Ro Spit – The Glass Ceiling [...]

Black Milk x Danny Brown – Zap

November 1st marks the day a lot of people in hip-hop have been waiting for – the collaboration EP with Detroit producer/emcee Black Milk and Detroit emcee Danny Brown – Black And Brown. “Zap,” is the first single from the EP. It’d be in your best interest to hit play. Download: Black Milk x Danny [...]

Random Axe – Chewbacca (video)

Ok, this might be the best video out all year as far as hip-hop is concerned! Random Axe! Check out the video for, “Chewbacca,” from Black Milk, Sean Price, and Guilty Simpson below. Spread The Good Word! Tweet

One Be Lo – Laborhood Part 1

If you’re not up on One Be Lo, then you need to stick yourself. I’ll let ‘Lo tell you about this one: labor- n. 1-work, expecially hard physical work. – such workers considered as a social class or political force. 2. the process of childbirth -hood A condition or state of being the thing or [...]

Black Milk – “Brain” & “Royal Mega” feat. Jack White

A couple months ago word leaked that Detroit indie powerhouse producer Black Milk would be working together with legendary rocker and Detroit native Jack White, formerly of the White Stripes. The hip-hop world was blown away. And now? Well, take a listen to, “Brain,” and, “Royal Mega,” where Jack White plays guitar and drums on [...]