Rashad & P.A. Flex Strive To “Be True” On Their Latest Release (Listen & Download)
Posted by Danielle Harling on 05/16/12 | Filed under Downloads, RashadIt's always refreshing hearing someone who's authentically R&B. No auto-tune or any The Weeknd-y vocal effects. Just a soulful tune set to a smooth beat. And that's exactly what you get on Ohio singer Rashad's latest release, "Be True." Prior to hearing "Be True" I wasn't too familiar with Rashad, but those vocals are pretty impressive. Listen and download...
From Toys R’ Us to Hip-Hop Fame, the Curren$y x Juan Epstein Interview (Listen & Download)
Posted by Nathan S. on 05/16/12 | Filed under Downloads, Podcasts, Currensy, Peter Rosenberg, Juan EpsteinI don't really listen to interviews anymore, mostly because 99% of them are just the same questions. The two big exceptions are Narduwar and Peter Rosenberg, or on occasion Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds, better known as Juan Epstein. Case in point; their new interview with Curren$y, which ends up being one of the more interesting hip-hop interviews you're ever going to hear. Listen and download...
Quick Hit: Rappers Doing Good: Mac Miller Grants Cancer-Striken Fan’s Wish (Video)
Let's all take a moment to warm the cockles of our hearts and sincerely applaud Mac Miller for not only donating $50K to the Make-A-Wish Foundation but bringing in 18-year-old Bobby Stewart, a Pittsburgh native with T-cell lymphoma, into the studio to fufill his wish of recording with Mac.
I Defy You Not to Feel King Mez’ “Monte Carlo” (Listen, Download & Video)
Posted by Nathan S. on 05/16/12 | Filed under Refined Picks, Downloads, King MezOn the real I've lost track of how many dudes I've called "most slept on" but I'll say this - the amount of attention King Mez is getting is nowhere near the amount of attention he should be getting. I mean, are you hearing this "Monte Carlo" shit? Fuck, tell me this isn't some serious dopeness. Listen and download...
Juicy J, Ratchet Pu**y & #IgnorantBrilliance: “Bands A Make Her Dance” (Listen & Download)
Posted by Nathan S. on 05/16/12 | Filed under Downloads, Juicy JYou'd think that my musical tastes would mature as I got older, but the truth is the exact opposite. Now that I'm older I could give a fuck what anyone thinks about me. So yeah, I'm banging the shit out of Juicy J's "Bands A Make Her Dance". What?
Quick Hit: Curren$y & Snoop Dogg Roast DJ Khaled’s Now Deceased Tour Bus, Make Fun Of Marathon Runners (Video)
I strongly feel that we should start a petition that calls for the replacement of all news anchors nationwide. Who will they be replaced by you ask? Snoop D-O double G! This episode of "GGN News" featuring Snoop and Curren$y is absolutely hilarious! And did anyone peep the news ticker at the bottom the video? See more...
Adventures in Super Lyrical Rap: ANTHM x Blu “Polaris” (Listen & Download)
Posted by Nathan S. on 05/16/12 | Filed under Downloads, Blu, ANTHMA couple weeks ago I first heard ANTHM and was impressed; impressed enough to listen to the next joint of his I saw pop up. That was dope too, so when new offering "Polaris" dropped I was already stoked to press play. And now "Polaris" is already one of my favorite tracks of the week. Listen and download...
Ab-Soul Continues TDE’s Streak of Dopeness on “Control System” (Album Review & Full Stream)
Posted by Nathan S. on 05/16/12 | Filed under Features, Ab-Soul, Opinion, Album ReviewsRefinedHype Nation asked for more album reviews on the site, you got 'em. Fresh off writing about Meek Mill's "Dreamchasers 2", I took a shot at breaking down Ab-Soul's "Control System" album for the mothership; which ended up turning into a broader TDE review.
Quick Hit: So Which One Of You Lucky Sons Of Guns Is Going To Rock The Bells This Year?
Wow...that's all I can really say to the lineup that'll be featured at this years Rock The Bells festival series. Now that is one overwhelmingly impressive array of artists. This year the festival will be hitting up three different cities including San Bernardino and Mountain View, California as well as Holmdel, New Jersey. See more...
Converse Taps Into Their “Abstract” Side With Their Newest Pairs Of Chuck Taylor’s (Pics)
Posted by Danielle Harling on 05/16/12 | Filed under Sneakers, ConverseWhat's not to love about Chuck Taylor's? They're cheap, there's a seemingly infinite selection of them to choose from, and for the true sneakerheads there's always the unique release to lookout for like the new "Abstract" Chuck Taylor's. There's two different sneakers featured in the "Abstract" collection and there seems to be one pair that stands out.
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