New Artist Spotlight: Kosher Kris
Kosher Kris is a 20-year-old rapper from Los Angeles, CA, who made his debut with his 2010 mixtape Live! From Your Mom's House and followed that up with the mixtapes Swisher Sweets and Swisher Sweets Vol. 2.
The Cali rapper has been catching a buzz through viral videos like "Planet X" and his most recent video "Ni%%@ Please."
Peep both videos below and keep an eye on Kosher Kris. He may be a new artist to watch leading into 2012.
Jadakiss Ft. Teyana Taylor - "Rock Wit Me" Behind The Scenes
Sometimes we tend to forget that Teyana Taylor is actually an artist, but then she pops up every now and again to remind us that she actually is.
Her she is alongside Jadakiss, for Kiss' new video "Rock With Me," off of his I Love You mixtape.
Catch of clip of the Jada and Teyana collaboration video here:
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While Big K.R.I.T. was in D.C. this weekend, he checked in with WheresMy40acres.blogspot.com for a quick interview.
The Mississippi emcee who joined an all-star lineup of judges at the Red Bull Emsee Challenge, spoke with 40 acres on a number of topics including his feature on The Roots' track "Make My Day" and his take on the art of freestyle battling.
He also shared a little known fact as well, that he was almost drafted to play professional baseball and probably could still make the league if he ever gave up rapping.
Check out Krizzle's interview below.
Common Talks Occupy Movement
Being the political and socially conscious rapper that he is, Common spoke on the Occupy movement that has spread all across the country.
In an interview on Sirius XM's Ear Candy Mornings with Renada Romain, the rapper/actor/author gave his two cents on Occupy Wall Street saying, "They're really trying to bring a light on what Wall Street and what this whole economy and these big corporations do to us."
"Anything to help the poor get better, help the middle class get better and help balance out the world, I'm with it."
Listen to Common's complete thought on Occupy Wall Street here:
Verse Simmonds - "Sextape Chronicles: The Introduction" Video
BuVision/Def Jam artist Verse Simmonds has been buzzing since his new single "Boo Thang" featuring Kelly Rowland started picking up stream on the airwaves.
Verse released a mixtape in August that may or may not have flew under the radar but his Sextape Chronicles 2 is available for download here.
"The Introduction" to Verse's Sextape Chronicles 2 is also posted in visual form. Peep that below.
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A new Big Sean mixtape has surfaced this time titled Finally Originals.
The tape is courtesy of Sean's official DJ, DJ Mo Beatz who remixed some of Sean's tracks from Finally Famous for the Adidas sponsored project.
It features production from Bei Maejor, The Olympicks and Drumma Boy.
Download Finally Originals below.
Dom Kennedy - “When I Come Around” Official Video
California's Dom Kennedy returns with a new video off of his The Westside With Love II album.
If you're not up on Dom you should be ashamed of yourself, but it's never to late to catch on.
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While performing at Hampton University's Homecoming this weekend, Kendrick Lamar sat down for a quick interview with The Hipster Kidz.
The 'Black Hippie' checked in with host Radio Raheem and spoke on a number of topics including his 'introduction' to mainstream America on The BET Hip-Hop Awards and his co-signs from fellow West Coast artists Dr. Dre and The Game.
He also made sure to assure fans that if he ever signed with a major, his sound would not change.
"You can expect Section .80 on drugs, on steroids!"
Wale has released another song from his Ambition album.
The latest track titled "Slight Work" features Big Sean for the Diplo produced hit.
The D.C. rapper's MMG project hits stores Tuesday, November 1, check out "Slight Work" below.
Rapper Duran is back with a new track, this time titled "The Light" featuring Marc Real.
The song is the first release from his forthcoming mixtape Wine & White Tees.
Speaking on the track he released a statement saying,
"We all wish to see our lives better than they are today. This vision is called The Light. When you see the light; you see your purpose. Don't be afraid of The Light."
Catch Duran's 'light' below.
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