Childish Gambino – Bonfire
It’s an all out assault of sorts courtesy of Childish Gambino and like everything he’s offered up so far I’m feelin’ it. Cop it however you like (Amazon or iTunes), and just in case you missed his full out display (edited that is) on the Jimmy Fallon show last night I got ya’ back, check it out here. Spoiler ALERT! Sir Donald killed it. Peace
More visuals for your eye holes.
Bonfire from Donald Glover on Vimeo.
Drake – Motto (Ft. Lil Wayne) Hey Zeus Remix
So many heads out here are eagerly anticipating the release of Drake‘s forthcoming LP Take Care. And with good reason, one look at some of the names expected to share space on the various tracks is impressive indeed: Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne, and The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) , that’s just the short list. However, you don’t have to wait to get a little slice of what’s to come. The track “Motto” is a rapper’s delight (Ha!) and more than a little braggadocio. But really that’s to be expected from two of the illest rappers out here today. Check ’em out while Drizzy and Weezy drop rhymes over this T-Minus production. Peace. Continue reading “Drake – Motto (Ft. Lil Wayne) Hey Zeus Remix”
Common – Blue Sky/Sweet
What can be said about hip-hop impresario Common? A lot apparently, but the jist of this artist/actor/author/MC is that he keeps getting better with each release. Common is one the brotha’s out here doing it the way its supposed to be done, with enough style and poise to make anyone proud to say they’re a fan. Check out his latest releases “Blue Sky” and the rawkus “Sweet” and tell me son ain’t nice. Keep a look out for Common’s new album The Dreamer/The Believer to drop in December. Peace.
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Childish Gambino – All the Shine (Demo)
Rap is constantly in need of revamping itself, of reinventing what was into something new. If not refreshing, then real, naked and weird. Rap needed to shed the accoutrements of materialism and pettiness, and stare into the mirror of reality. Enter Childish Gambino. I ain’t going into a long winded bio, if you know you know, and if you don’t you should. Check out the demo “All The Shine”. Here, you get the honesty without bravado, you get rap without ugliness or idiocy. Nothing childish about CG’s word craft. I am eagerly awaiting the debut Camp LP set for release November 15th via Glasstone Records. Peace.
Blood Orange – Champagne Coast
Devonté Hynes is one of those people you never heard of, but you may be familiar with their work unawares. Mr. Hynes has produced a lot of music, most notably for Florence & The Machine, Theophilus London, and Solange Knowles just to name drop a few. Although he has produced music for himself in the past it is his new material that is shining bright all on it’s own. Blood Orange is the product of so much blood, sweat and tears, no pun intended. Seriously it’s akin to gospel music in how it moves the listener with heart conviction. It has taken almost 2 years to complete, with so many ups and downs along the way it almost didn’t see the light of day. But I for one am thrilled to see, or rather hear, its magic and power. Check out the release “Champagne Coast” and let it swirl through your head on repeat. Peace.
Domo Genesis – Let’s Smoke
Domo Genesis is making his way out of obscurity and into the light of day. No longer is he content being the chill spliff smoking homeboy of the rap ensemble Odd Future. Yeah, you know the crew which consists of Tyler the Creator and Earl the Sweatshirt. Some fans and critics pass DG off as the lesser talent of the collective aggregate known as Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, often abbreviated OFWGKTA. I know, quite a mouthful huh? However, with his second mixtape release since last year’s Rolling Papers, Under the Influence is nothing short of 35 sweet-minutes of the 20-year-old rapper showcasing his skill-set for dope rhymes. No matter what others say Domo Genesis can hold his own against his more recognizable peers. And really, is there anything wrong with a little recreational ganja? I think not. So, for all those who indulge from time to time this one is for you and Jerome Simpson. Crank it up and alllow “Let’s Smoke” to fill your head-space and have a Happy Monday. Peace.
Childish Gambino Signs to Glassnote Records
How long has Childish Gambino been ripping it up with nowhere to call home (Label)? Well, now the wait is finally over. Don Glover aka Childish Gambino has signed to Glassnote Records. Gambino Heads can expect the rapper’s debut LP Camp to drop this fall. See, there really is a Santa Claus. To celebrate I’ve posted the word playalistic Freaks and Geeks video below.
Freaks and Geeks from Donald Glover on Vimeo.