Allright, so Bill Murray has absolutely nothing to do with the new Freddie Gibbs and Young Jeezy collab, but with a name like "Stripes (Run DMC)" I couldn't help but imagine Gangster Gibbs and the Snowman in Murray and John Candy's classic '80s movie. If I had one wish, it'd be to put Gibbs and Jizzle in that movie, which would be hilarious - and which is also why I shouldn't be allowed wishes. See more...
First The Weeknd and then Blaqstarr? I'm clearly in a weird mood this week - must be the meth I'm sprinkling on my Cheerios every morning - but as long as I'm listening outside the proverbial box I'd be remiss not to post "Mothership Decatur", the new mixtape from ATLien Aleon Craft. Listen and download...
Regular RefinedHype readers know that I've been supporting L.A. rapper/producer/songwriter/Olympic archery champion (ok, so one of those isn't true) Shane Eli as he prepares to release his new album I Can Do Better, so while the album's been pushed back as long as he keeps turning out singles like "Let's Ride" I'm willing to wait. Listen and download...
After a couple dope leaks it's finally almost time to unleash North Carolina fast riser J. Capri's upcoming mixtape, "Face in the Crowd", but to make sure the people are adequately hyped he's now premiering brand new track, "Get It In", featuring a smoothly crafted beat by Cooarri backed by snapping percussion (word to "It Takes Two") and yet more honestly real rhymes from Capri. Listen and download...
There aren't many people out there doing more to put on lyrical, real hip-hop and assorted rap nerdery. Hell, I just dropped the earliest Kanye beat tape ever. But from time to time I like to turn my brain off, turn the volume up and turn on my Ignorant Bangers collection, the more ignorant (or should I say the ignoranter) the better. Juicy J and "Who The Neighbors", welcome to the collection. Listen and download...
How many times do I have to tell you people that North Carolina is turning out dope hip-hop like Charlie Sheen turns out insane quotes. While J. Cole, King Mez, Jones Andrews and other RefinedHype regulars are busy doing their home state proud, I'm happy to re-introduce a new Carolinian to our pages, J. Capri. Listen and download...
Y'all know I usually write more than this, but right now I'm trying to simultaneously pack for SXSW and make sure all the artists playing our showcase have the Evian water and green-only M&Ms they demand in their dressing rooms. So instead I'll just say that Big K.R.I.T.'s new release, "American Rapstar" is excellent. In fact, it's the best I've heard yet of his upcoming album.
Having just f**ked a track (figuratively speaking) on previous offering "Virgin No More", this week finds Jones adding a verse to the title track from the FamCo. project, "The Honesty". That means that in addition to a supremely smooth beat and vocals from Raheem we get yet more fearlessly honest rhymes from on of the most honest emcees working. Listen and download...
How many times do I have to tell you people that North Carolina is turning out dope hip-hop like Charlie Sheen turns out insane quotes. While J. Cole, King Mez, Jones Andrews and other RefinedHype regulars are busy doing their home state proud, I'm happy to introduce a new Carolinian to our pages, J. Capri. Listen and download...
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