I’m going to be one hundred percent honest on this one, Jarren Benton initially caught my attention from his hilarious mix tape title along with the equally hilarious artwork. However, a couple of plays through and this kid Jarren Benton can go. Freebasing With Kevin Bacon features appearances from Dizzy Wright, 2 Chainz, Rittz, Freeway, Aleon Craft, Gangsta […]
Omen’s Black Hero Theme Music has been in the works for nearly three years, but the album is finally complete and here for your downloading pleasure. The producer who was behind such joints like Usher’s “What Happened To You?”, Drake’s “Shut It Down,” and more; Omen bring together an array of talented artists for an […]
Acclaimed director, Joe Puma, gets behind the lens for Jon Connor’s new joint “True Colors.” There’s a message to this one so keep your ears open and eyes up after the jump.
Today is Jon Connor‘s birthday, and in celebration of that the rising MC drops his new LP, The People’s Rapper hosted by Don Cannon. This project is composed completely of Eminem beats as the Flint, Michigan native goes for broke. Get a listen at the promising rapper after the jump.
Jon Connor raps over Eminem‘s “Soldier” from The Eminem Show. If you are unfamiliar with Jon his latest tape, The Blue Album, dropped a little over a month ago. Look for his next project The People’s LP, dropping April 13th.
Jon Connor stopped by the offices of Shade 45 and chopped it up with DJ Tony Touch. With Connor coming off of his Blue Album project, it was only right that Touch threw him a classic Roc-a-fella instrumental to rhyme to. Check how the Michigan MC fared over “You, Me, Him, Her.” MORE ON […]
In a show put together by Complex Media & Skull Candy, several artists took the stage at Gramercy Theater in New York City. The show was headlined by new Def Jam signee 2 Chainz, with other label-mates Ace Hood and Asher Roth preceding him. Up and coming artists Mike Jaggerr, Nina B, AP and Jon Connor began the […]
Jon Connor is back with a new mixtape entitled The Blue Album. The new project features Connor flipping his favorite tracks from each of Jay-Z‘s Blueprint albums. The Flint, Michigan MC provides his take on 15 Hov classics, ranging from “Takeover” to “Blueprint (Momma Loves Me).” Continue on for tracklist and download link.
As Jon Connor gets close to releasing his latest project, The Blue Album, he made a stop through the DJ Kay Slay show on Hot 97. Within promoting his upcoming project, Connor paused to let a few bars fly off the top of the dome. Below is the result of the freestyle session. Be on […]
Jon Connor continues to hustle as he gears up for an interesting conceptual project. The Blue Album, which drops Feb. 14th, is a new mixtape effort where Connor will be flipping his favorite tracks from each of Jay-Z‘s Blueprint albums. “Best in the World” sees Connor flip Jigga’s “Hovi Baby” record off Blueprint 2: The Gift […]
Jon Connor – RubyHornet Freestyle [Video] Jon Connor was in the Chi this week on his current mini tour. While there, the Flint, Michigan MC chopped it up with Ruby Hornet and kicked a few bars. Peep The Freestyle Session After The JUMP!!!
The Top 10 New School MCs Hip-Hop is constantly progressing, with older MCs falling by the wayside, while new, hungry talent enter the game. The shelf life of most artists is extremely limited, but there are always a crop of fresh faced rappers with the potential to have lasting careers. The criteria for this […]
