Jay Electronica Delivers a “Prelude to a Freestyle” (Video & Download)
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/17/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Videos, Jay ElectronicaBefore I bounce for SXSW I wanted to leave y'all with a gem in the for of Jay Electronica's "Prelude to a Freestyle". Part Saul Williams, part Biggie, part whatever other comparisons you want to throw in, "Prelude" is simply some intense lyricism of the beautiful beat from Kanye's "Devil in a Blue Dress". Listen, download and watch....
Watch ESPN’s Dope “Fab 5” Documentary Now - As in Right Now (Video)
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/16/11 | Filed under Videos, SportsESPN's been cranking out some dope documentaries lately, but even though their "30 for 30" series has ended they don't show any signs of slowing down. Last night they revealed their take on the "Fab Five" phenomenon, created by the platers themselves (minus Chris Webber), and thankfully some kind soul has taken it upon himself to rip the video. Watch....
Wax Takes the Day Off on New “Wax Weekly 12” Video
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/10/11 | Filed under Videos, Wax, Wax WeeklyWho's Wax? He's a dope emcee who enjoys drinking, writing music about drinking and, in his spare time, creating a "Wax Weekly" video series that's earned well over a million views. (Oh, and he's on the verge of blowing too.) Since RefinedHype's also been known to enjoy booze and hip-hop we decided it was only right that we partnered with Wax to bring you the story of an artist on the rise.
Killer Mike Teaches Awkward White Kid to Rap on “Made” (Watch)
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/08/11 | Filed under Videos, Killer MikeIn the fine tradition of C-Ray Walz teaching some poor kid to rap (still can't get over the fact that they picked C-Ray) comes Killer Mike, who kinda sorta manages to teach a nervous white kid how to rhyme. Definitely an entertaining watch, even if you'll be secretly jealous the whole time. Watch....
Video Breakdown: Lil Wayne Reaches New Heights In “6 Foot, 7 Foot”
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/08/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Videos, Lil Wayne, Video BreakdownAfter numerous delays the video for Lil Wayne and Cory Gunz’ “6 Foot, 7 Foot” video was finally released late last week. The video, which was directed by the legendary Hype Williams, takes its cue from the movie "Inception", although I’m not quite sure if the video did the movie any justice. See more...
Got 2 Hours? Check Out This Dope “DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock” Video
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/08/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Videos, Pete Rock, DJ PremierDJs, even legendary ones, often struggle to fill clubs in America put play to sold out stadiums in Europe and Asia. So while some might be surprised that this ridiculously dope DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock battle went down in Japan, you really shouldn't be. Watch...
Wax Talks “Scrublife”, Cute Babies on New “Wax Weekly #11” Video
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/02/11 | Filed under Videos, Wax, Wax WeeklyWho's Wax? He's a dope emcee who enjoys drinking, writing music about drinking and, in his spare time, creating a "Wax Weekly" video series that's earned well over a million views. (Oh, and he's on the verge of blowing too.) Since RefinedHype's also been known to enjoy booze and hip-hop we decided it was only right that we partnered with Wax to bring you the story of an artist on the rise.
5 Random Videos I’m Watching Right Now
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/02/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Videos, RandomAs I travel the interwebs I come across tons of material I'm digging, but just can't work into a regular RefinedHype column. Problem solved. If you need to kill some time at work I highly recommend "5 Random Videos, featuring everything and everyone from a dope French dance crew to Odd Future to a dude with a paper face. E
Singapore Kane Travels “Outside the Margins” (Video & Art Work)
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/01/11 | Filed under Videos, Underground, East Coast, Singapore KaneHaving worked on the outskirts of the mainstream for over 10 years, it is quite fitting that the first full length video off the upcoming Wrath of Kane mixtape, presented by yours truly, is“Outside The Margins”. Over a haunting vocal sample and an understated piano melody, Singapore describes the peaks and lulls in his journey to the top of the rap game. Listen, download and watch...
T-Shirt Gets Insanely Cinematic for New “24 Frames” Video (Watch)
Posted by Nathan S. on 03/01/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Videos, Underground, T-ShirtI've got to bounce to my other, other job (selling dope straight off my iPhone), but before I sign off for the day I wanted to get up T-Shirt's new video for "24 Frames". Long time RefinedHype loyalists will remember it as the standout track on Shirt and Darren Silva's "Tan Faced Children" EP, a cut that crams more movie titles into a single track than I thought humanly possible. See more...
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