Hip-Hop
[Album Stream] Devontée – HEAD GONE
Really good new album release from one of the more promising artists from The 6ix:
On September 14, rising rap star Devontée drops his highly anticipated Head Gone album. Described as a perfect blend of the sounds of his cultural upbringing (Toronto, Jamaica) with that of his current musical adventures throughout the United States, Head Gone’s hypnotizing bass heavy sounds, catchy flows and melodies, combined with its potent messages with purpose, are sure to become streaming playlist staples.
“The term Head Gone stems from my Jamaican father’s reggae/dancehall influence,” explains the producer/rapper who first came to the attention of North American media types with his critically-acclaimed single “Bare Tings” that originated the viral WOE phenom popularized in Drake’s “Know Yourself”. “The first song I recorded was “Wild West” in New York City’s Quad Studios, and I recorded “Overthinking” and “Haunted” in my cousins Ayesha & Stephen Curry’s pool house. I recorded “Bless” with Kevin Durant at his house in Oakland (and ended up mixing & mastering the whole album there) and I recorded and produced “Growing Crazy” and “Real Rudebwoy” the same weekend at OVO 40’s studio in Toronto. Thankfully, listeners get to hear a whole range of influences from my family, friends and peers on here.”
[Album Stream] 2 Chainz, Wu-Tang Clan – Wu-Chainz (36 Trap Houses) (Prod. by DJ Critical Hype)
From the man behind the Kendrick x Dr. Dre The Damn Chronic mash-up mixtape and on the heels of an an absolutely epic Wu-Tang concert this past weekend here in Toronto comes this:
A3C has brought Atlanta legend 2 Chainz and the iconic Wu-Tang Clan together for a mashup masterpiece blended by DJ Critical Hype. The project combines some of Wu-Tang Clan’s most iconic beats with 2 Chainz verses, the result is unbelievable.
Every member of the Wu-Tang Clan is participating in a special 2-Day experience in Atlanta that will climax at the A3C Festival in downtown Atlanta on Sat, Oct 6th along with performances by J.I.D, PRhyme (DJ Premier & Royce Da 5’9), Talib Kweli, Westside Gunn + Conway, Jarren Benton, Deante Hitchcock, Lute, Lou the Human and many more.
There are a limited number of WuTangATL passes for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hang out with RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, Cappadonna and Mathematics for an unforgettable 2-days in Atlanta celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 36 Chambers album.
[MP3] Young Thug – High Feat. Elton John
Best track from Young Thug‘s recent EP drop, On The Rvn: “High”, a collab with the legendary Elton John?
Related reading:
– How “High” came to be: FADER | Rolling Stone
[MP3 + Music Video] Paris – Po’ed Up Feat. Gunna (Prod. By Marz)
Meet Paris, “Post Malone‘s new favorite artist!”
With music that can be described as My Chemical Romance coated hip hop comes 300 Entertainment’s new artist, Paris. This week, Paris is releasing visual to accompany the “Po’ed Up”remix by Gunna . This eccentric California native is gearing up for a tour across North America with multi-platinum artist Post Malone. (Tour dates after the jump)
(UPDATE: originally posted on 3/28, post now updated with new video to support Paris’s debut EP, One Night In Paris.)
[Album Stream] nue – u met me at a strange time (EP)
We’ve been a fan of this new Toronto rapper for a minute now. Nice to get a new full lenght project from him. RIYL stuff like 88 Glam, Nav, Playboi Carti and new school trap, hip-hop and drill type sounds. Peep the PR science:
U Met Me At A Strange Time reflects on the many losses the Toronto native experienced during the recording of this project. He discusses his close friend, Kosi who died alongside Drake affiliate, Smoke Dawg this past June. Also, he touches on the lengthy prison sentences that have plagued his friendships. Additionally, Nue was in the middle of a breakup when he met a new love interest. It’s strange timing for fans and music lovers to meet the complicated anime lover. Delve into the newcomer’s paralyzing carelessness and narcotized narrative.
ABOUT NUE
Currently on a Canadian tour with Fetty Wap, NUE kicked off 2018 with “Deadman” and “Nightfall,” which premiered on Noisey. He just released the “Nightfall Remix” with Toronto’s Pressa and the official music video. Growing up in a Jamaican household in Toronto, NUE great a love for anime and basketball. After encouragement from his family, he began recording in his brother’s basement and caught the attention of everyone with his critically acclaimed debut mixtape, Iroquois.