Fashawn hasn't hit the heights many had him projected for after "Boy Meets World" and a "XXL Freshman" selection, but that has more to do with oversized expectations than any failing on Fashawn's part. The Cali emcee's continued to turn out dope music like new cut "Generation F", all of it for free. Listen and download...
So....apparently Fashawn's new mixtape, "Higher Learning 2", is coming out today....via XXL (cause that's a site everyone I know goes to)....and the lead single off the project is this "Nothin' for the Radio" joint featuring a relatively simple but still banging beat from J. Cole. Ok then. Listen and download....
I'm still fighting off the effects of PTDTMD (Post Traumatic Do the Mac Disorder), so in order to balance my brain out I went looking for some of the darkest, dirtiest hip-hop I could find. Look no further. Coming off their collaborative album "Gutter Water" comes Gangrene, a duo comprised of legendary underground producer Alchemist and L.A. emcee Oh No, and their new 'Demons (Rome Remix). Listen and download...
I know this is going to shock you, but this rapper is doing a weekly series. Ok, so Fashawn's "Sunday School" series, leading up to his "Higher Learning" mixtape (coming soon) may not be the most original idea, or at all original, but the net result is that we get new music from the "Grizzly City" creator on a regular basis, and that can't be a bad thing. Listen and download...
Busy morning (had a meeting with Rick Ross and Noriega, the real Noriega) so now that I'm caught up priority number one is getting this new J. Cole "Relaxation" joint up, featuring Fashawn and Omen providing some microphone back-up. Goddamn. See rappers, it doesn't take much. Listen and download...
A few days after we premiered the artwork and tracklist, the mothership hooks up with Fresno's finest Fashawn and west coast influencer DJ Skee for the release of his highly anticipated "Grizzly City 3" mixtape. From "Boy Meets World" to the "Grizzly City" trilogy, Fashawn's qiuckly becoming a problem for wack rappers. Listen and download...
Earlier this summer, Fashawn released "Ode to Illmatic", which displayed his ability to stand toe to toe with the legends. If you ask around the internet, the response you'll get about dude will be a testament to the work he has put in. Today, Fashawn is releasing his newest effort, "Grizzly City 3", which is a tape full of west coast sensibilities and very dope lyricism laid out across a soundscape that will suspend any responsibilities you may have as it pulls you in and demands your attention. See more...
If you're going to put your handprints over an album as beloved as Nas' classic-of-all-classics "Illmatic" you better be careful; anything less than undeniable dopeness and hip-hop nation will riot. Well west coast fast riser, and RefinedHype exclusive interviewee, Fashawn gambled big by putting out his track-by-track "Illmatic" remake "Ode to Illmatic" and thankfully, it's a gamble he won. Listen and download...
A bunch of dope new videos dropped today, but unfortunately I don't have time to give each of them the individual treatment they deserve. So instead, I thought I'd wrap them all into one package of visual goodness for y'all. Behold, new videos from Alicia Keys, Rhymefest and Fashawn. Grab some popcorn and plan on spending some time. See more...
Released last year, West Coast buzzmaker Fashawn's freshman full-length, "Boy Meets World." earned widespread acclaim and a slew of comparisons to another classic debut set. Now, the artist is preparing to pay tribute to Nas' "Illmatic" in a brand new mixtape. In this exclusive video interview, Fashawn sits down with our own Quentin Cuff to discuss how he feels to be mentioned in the same breath as Escobar, as well as his recent XXL cover shot. Watch...
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