Tyler, The Creator x Domo Genesis - "Sam Is Dead" (Video)

The Vietnam War is the scene for Tyler, Domo and gang's most recent clip, this time accompanying the OF Tape, Vol. 2 track, "Sam Is Dead." From battle scenes to interrogation rooms to rapping dead bodies, this is one of the stranger videos we've seen from the OF camp, but should we expect anything different from a Wolf Haley directed visual? You can stash that question in the rhetorical file.

Rapsody - "Believe Me" (prod. 9th Wonder)

We haven't heard anything from Rapsody in a while, which probably means the hard working NC femcee (rhymes) already has a couple of new projects under her belt. The first one we'll hear is The Idea of Beautiful, which is slated for an August 28th release. This 9th Wonder produced cut is said project's first leak, and it continues to prove that 9th and Black Girl Jedi are one of the more consistent collaborators in hip hop.

Download: "Believe Me" (prod. 9th Wonder)
Previous: Rapsody - The Black Mamba (EP)

D-Why - "Kill Me Now" (feat. Casey Veggies)

And another single from D-Why's upcoming project Don't Flatter Yourself.  This one really knocks as D-Why hooks up with Casey Veggies. Stream and Download after the jump.

Stream and Download "Kill Me Now" (feat. Casey Veggies) below and be on the lookout for Don't Flatter Yourself which should be within your grasp in August.


Download: "Kill Me Now" (feat. Casey Veggies)
Previous: D-WHY - "Shooter McGavin" (Video)

Lupe Fiasco - "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)" [Video]

After seeing BTS pics for a few weeks, the music video for F&L2's controversial first single is finally here. Lupe takes it back home on this one, walking the streets of Chicago while spitting that real over the Pete Rock sampled soundscape. Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album hits this September.

Jimmy Astro - Time Flys (EP)

KWT mainstay Jimmy Astro has been hard at work lately, producing and spitting a wide array of new, experimental cuts. Rather than dropping them as loose leaks, Sir Jimmy, along with some help from Cali producer MVIAB, compiled eight joints to create his latest project, the Time Flys EP. Preview the entire, all-original project after the jump before hitting the download link below.

Download: Time Flys (EP)
Previous: Ran$om x Jimmy Astro x FreddsDEAD - "Chillin' Wit My N*ggaz"

The 2 Of Diamonds - "Birthday" (Video)

To celebrate the birthday of 2OD member Dee Rush, the Chicago duo let loose of the visual for their 30 For 30 series joint "Birthday." Peep the video below, where you'll experience what a day in the life of Dee Rush is like.

MIx Appeal: Allen Iverson

This mix really just makes me sad. It makes me wonder "What If?." What if AI was still in the League, what if he was crossing, and shooting his patented mid-range jumper. Well, just let me wonder, but in the mean time, hit the jump to watch a mix of The Answer killin' whoever tried to guard him back in the early 200s. Seemed like so long ago...

This is a dirty mix by the way...

Nardwuar vs. Asher Roth (Video)

Nardwuar and Asher meet up in Vancouver and The Human Serviette does his usual, awesome routine.

Meyhem Lauren - "BBQ Brisket" (feat. Action Bronson & AG Da Coroner)

It's a New York get together on the latest leak from Queens native Meyhem Lauren's June 28th project Respect The Fly Sh*t, as fellow New Yorkers and frequent collaborators Action Bronson and AG Da Coroner join the fun over a horn-clad Harry Fraud beat. With these dudes continuing to run amok the blogosphere with their impressive posse cuts, they're making it very clear that NY hip hop never left.

Download: "BBQ Brisket" (feat. Action Bronson & AG Da Coroner)
Previous: Meyhem Lauren - "Peruvian Desserts" (feat. Action Bronson & Roc Marciano)

XV - "Swervin'" (Video)

With his Awesome EP hitting iTunes today, Vizzy debuts the visuals to "Swevin'," a track that can be found on his just released project. Watch on as X is too faded to drive his newest broad back to the crib.

...Of The Week: June 18th to 24th

...Of The Week is CB40's look back at what happened in the NBA in the past week, including the best dunk, statline, clutch play, and blunder of the week.

Hit the jump to see what happened in the 2012 NBA Finals, as the season came to an end...

Jimmy Astro - Time Flys (Artwork)

Set to drop Thursday, Sir Jimmy's latest project is Time Flys, an EP consisting of eight random cuts made here and there throughout Astro's recent endeavors. With much of the production again handled by the FlightCrew member himself, Time Flys is sure to be on that next level shit.

XV - Awesome EP (EP)

Just days after Vizzy's Popular Culture mixtape release, the witty Wichita up and comer lets loose of his Awesome EP, featuring previously heard joints and new ones. The Kid With The Green Backpack continues to prove he's no slacker, so hopefully that bodes well for his in-the-works debut LP.

Download Buy: Awesome EP (EP)
Previous: XV - Popular Culture (Mixtape)

Lupe Fiasco - "B*tch Bad"

For the second single from his forthcoming album Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album, heads to the pulpit to preach some knowledge regarding the bitch word and how it's changing a new generation of women. The message is a strong one, but I've come to expect better beat selection from Lupe. This backdrop suits a Wiz/Stargate airwave rider rather than a powerful Wasalu joint. Still, though, if you're not hyped for F&L2, don't come back.

Download Buy: "B*tch Bad"
Previous: Lupe Fiasco - "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)"

Terrace Martin - "How I Live" (feat. Punch & Dom Kennedy)

The talented Westside producer handles the boards while Punch and Dom Kennedy are recruited to provide the bars to create "How I Live." Martin's newest project, 3ChordFold, is slated for an August 21st debut.

Download: "How I Live" (feat. Punch & Dom Kennedy)

Previous: Terrace Martin - "Do It Again" (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Wiz Khalifa) [Video]

Fly.Union - "Seen This Before" (feat. GLC)

Here's a GLC featured leak from Fly.U's Value Pack 7: Zenith project that hits the web tomorrow. I could really do without the second auto-tuned verse, and where's head honcho Jerreau? When bumping the Ohio threesome, he usually steals the show. Oh well, we'll surely get plenty of dude tomorrow.

Download: "Seen This Before" (feat. GLC)
Previous: Jerreau (of Fly.Union) - "Conflicted"

Thurz - "Hell's Angel" (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid) [Video]

Thurz just dropped the visual for "Hell's Angel" off his L.A. Riots album.  Featured on the track is BJ the Chicago Kid, whose rise to fame is gaining more and more momentum at a ever increasing pace. Check out the video below.

Luke Christopher - "Intro & Outro" (Video)

And what do you know?! Luke Christopher drops another killer track.  This one off his upcoming project TMRW TMRW.  Check out "Intro & Outro" below.

Download Luke Christopher's most recent project Building Skies here.

Baby Juice - "Valedictorian" (prod. Baby Juice)

His Juiceness comes through with a new original track, produced by himself, that samples Kanye's classic Graduation intro. On June 29th, this joint will find a home in Baby Juice's current project Class Act: Valedictorian. Apparently David Luke isn't the only one supplying dope beats for the FF crew anymore.

Download: "Valedictorian"
Previous: Baby Juice - "Gucci Gucci" (Freestyle)

SkyBlew - "RPG (RealityG)" [feat. WhizKid]

Today's just a Carolina type of day, huh? With seemingly everyone who reps the NC dropping music today, Chapel Hill, NC emcee SkyBlew chimes in, letting us know that your dream is his reality. Although this won't appear on Sky's forthcoming debut LP Window Seat On That Midnight Train, thanks to a dope verse from fellow NCer WhizKid and a bouncy beat courtesy of Simtracks, this one goes.

Download: "RPG (RealityG)" [feat. WhizKid]
Previous: SkyBlew - "The Dream Sequence" (feat. J.Capri)

Topiq the Smooth Prophet - "Bump This" (feat. Vinnie-D)

Man, North Carolina is takin' over!  Here's another dope NC artist, Topiq the Smooth Prophet, part of the No9to5Music crew.  "Bump This" is his newest song and could possibly be on his newest project Limitless, which drops on June 27th.

Stream "Bump This" below and make sure to keep an eye out for Topiq's Limitless, coming soon.

Mac Miller - "Missed Calls" (Video)

I've never really been a big fan of Mac Miller so naturally I haven't listened to a lot of his music but after watching this video, maybe I need to take a second look.  Here is Mac's official music video for his song "Missed Calls" off of his latest project Blue Slide Park.

Be on the lookout for Mac's newest project Pink Slime EP soon. Go ahead and cop Blue Slide Park HERE.

Nas - "Accidental Murderers" (feat. Rick Ross)

Ahhhhhh ya! Love me some new Nasty Nas! Nasty and Ross collab on over a NO I.D. & Salaam Remi organ filled beat that carries a sound of nothing but epicness. Check out "Accidental Murderers" after the jump.

Nas kills this beat as he tells the story of a drive by shooting and the wrong guy getting clipped. Once again Nas hits us with a very mature track that brings to light real issues. Have a listen and download the track below.  Nas' newest project Life is Good coming July 17th.

Ballin' Line of the Week: Kanye West

Kanye has been on fire of late, with "Watch The Throne," and the 5-mic rated "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," both dropping in the past two years. Kanye occasionally mentions basketball throughout his lyrics, but is no J.Cole or Jay when it comes to references. However, he dropped a gem from MBDTF that is featured this week.

Hit the jump to find out what the line is, what song it is from, and what it means...

Frank Ocean - Channel Orange (Cover/Tracklist)

While we wait for July 17, Frankie O stirs up some more hype for his forthcoming album Channel Orange by unveiling the cover and tracklist for the LP. With guest spots from Earl Sweatshirt, John Mayer, and André 3000 this project's already shaping up to be a classic one.

Hit the click for tracklisting.

The 2 Of Diamonds - "Play This Song" (Video)

For the third set of visuals from the Chi-Town duo's Jackin' For Fans mixtape, Myke Boogie and Dee Rush take it easy with some drinks and dimes over "Play This Song." Shot and edited by Davy Greenberg, expect this to be just the start of a long list of 2OD vids to drop this summer.

The League - "Happy Cool Day" (Video)

If anyone can make a laid back, California summer-time anthem, it's P. Cool and J. Wax, who together create the widely overlooked LA hip hop duo The League. They did just that on 2011's Junior Varsity project, of which "Happy Cool Day" was a definite standout. Today, the left coast twosome let loose of the joint's video which combines smooth dopeness with clever humor. A perfect summer time vid.

Casey Veggies - "Swag Worth A Mill" (Video)

Young Veggies' CG3 standout receives an accompanying video courtesy of Strange Customs. The youngest dude outta the west, CV's on the rise. Expect him to surpass a milli in no time.

Dom Kennedy - Yellow Album (Album)

Just as he promised, Dom let loose of his most recent piece of work just prior to the start of Game 5. DOPEITSDOM is still yet to put out a bad project, so let's hope this matches suit. Download, start the car, and ride to this one.

Dom Kennedy - "My Type of Party" (prod. DJ Dahi)
Download: Yellow Album (Album)
Previous: Dom Kennedy - "My Type of Party" (Video)

Asher Roth - "Good Morning View"

Asher has really been feeling the chill, laid back vibes recently, but what better time to drop such music than summer? Roth is slated to give your summer a full project's worth of laid back grooves with Is This Too Orange, which will hit soon.

Download: "Good Morning View"

Dom Kennedy - "My Type of Party" (Video)

The first and only leak from tonight's Yellow Album gets the typical DOM visual treatment. With yesterday being the first official day of summer, what better way to kick off the best time of the year than with a Dom Kennedy mixtape? Come back at 5PM for the download.

The Alchemist - "Decisions Over Veal" (feat. Action Bronson)

The Alchemist's newest endeavor, Russian Roulette, is slated to drop on July 17th, and will be home to this collaboration between the classic producer and Bam Bam Bigelow. Including this cut, a few dope leaks have already surfaced, making this a must hear.

Previous: Action Bronson - "Steve Wynn" (prod. Party Supplies) [Video]

Dom Kennedy - Yellow Album (Artwork)

What was once a mystery will come to fruition tomorrow at 8PM. Let's hope the project as a whole is better than the first single, "My Type of Party," which was forgettable at best.

2012 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Thunder (Game 4)

Thanks to the (dumb) 2-3-2 Finals format, we remain in Miami for Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals. Pretty much a must win for Durant, Westbrook, and the Thunder, let's see if OKC is able to steal one at American Airlines Arena and keep the series competitive. Come back later for a final update.

Danny! - "Goodbye Love" (Video)

With his highly anticipated project Payback on the way, Mr. Swain lets loose of the visuals for his latest leak. This time around, Danny! takes us back to the 90s with this retro-inspired clip. Shouts ACCC.

...Of The Week: June 12th to 18th

...Of The Week is CB40's look back at the past week, including the best dunk, stat-line, clutch play, and blunder of the week.

Hit the jump to see what went on in the NBA Finals...

2 Chainz - "No Lie" (feat. Drake) [Video]

The two dudes who everyone loves to feature on their tracks unleash the accompanying vid for the first single from Tity Boi's debut LP Based On A T.R.U. Story. I used to not mind this one, but then the airwaves got a hold of it.



Download Buy: "No Lie" (feat. Drake)

XV - "Stone Cold" (Video)

Although it didn't appear on his just-dropped Popular Culture mixtape, "Stone Cold" is Vizzy's take on Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre's popular California anthem. XV will continue to treat his fans to new music on June 26th when he releases his Awesome EP.

Ballin' Line of the Week: Jay-Z

Any album Jay-Z does will have numerous basketball references in it, including his most recent collaboration with Kanye West, the acclaimed "Watch The Throne."

Hit the jump to see what the line is, what it means, and what song the line is from...

2012 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Thunder (Game 3)

We head back to Miami with the series split at one game a piece, making this a very pivotal matchup for both sides. Will the Thunder's first quarter problems continue? Will LeBron's maintain his solid fourth quarter play? Hit us back after the game ends for updates and discussion.

Update: Despite a good start from Durantula and OKC, Miami came out hot as well, leading by 6 at the end of quarter one and by one at the half. The two clubs kept it close throughout much of the third, but OKC pulled away to a 10 point lead halfway through three. However, KD picked up a crucial fourth foul with 5 minutes remaining in Q3, sending him to the bench and allowing Miami to come back quickly, holding a two point lead going into the final period. Although the Thunder kept things interesting, the Heat never looked back from there, going on to grab a 91-85 victory and a 2-1 edge for the series. LeBron was just short of his third straight 30 point effort, logging 29 points and 14 boards while DWade packed the stat sheet with 25, 7 and 7. Chris Bosh had yet another solid night, snagging a double double on 10 points and 11 rebounds. Durant had 25 points while teammates Russell Westbrook and James Harden struggled, scoring 19 points (8-18 FG) and 9 points (2-10 FG), respectively. Tune in to ABC and KWT Tuesday night at 8PM CT for Game 4 of the Finals, live from South Beach.

Hassani Kwess - "Tri-State Mindstate (Concrete Tantra)"

Despite just releasing one of 2012's most underrated mixtapes, Washington, DC artist and producer Hassani Kwess is hard at work on his follow up project. The forthcoming project's first single, "Tri-State Mindstate," was produced by Chicago production team Blended Babies while the artwork was designed by up and coming clothing line MyID.

Download: "Tri-State Mindstate (Concrete Tantra)"
Previous: Hassani Kwess - "Lombardi" (Video)

XV - Popular Culture (Mixtape)

As scheduled, XV comes through with his latest free release, Popular Culture. With features and production from ScHoolBoy Q, B.o.B, Emilio Rojas, Xaphoon Jones, and The Awesome Sound, it looks like Vizzy's delivered yet another classic project. His music is consistently and criminally slept on, so if you're unfamiliar with the Kansas emcee, give this one a chance. Tracklist down low.

XV - "AaaHH! Real Monsters" (feat. ScHoolBoy Q)

Download: Popular Culture (Mixtape)
Previous: XV - "Be There, Be Square" (prod. Xaphoon Jones)

Ran$om x Jimmy Astro x FreddsDEAD - "Chillin' Wit My N*ggaz"

All hailing from Tennessee, rappers Ran$om, Jimmy Astro, and FreddsDEAD combine to collaborate with producer and fellow Tennessean AO on "Chillin' Wit My N*ggaz." Their chemistry here is flawless, so expect much more to come from this Volunteer State trio.

Download: "Chillin' Wit My N*ggaz"

Previous: Nicky D's - "Base For Your Face" (feat. Jimmy Astro & J.Nolan)

XV - "AaaHH! Real Monsters" (feat. ScHoolBoy Q)

With his Popular Culture mixtape hitting the web tomorrow, Wichita rapper XV continues to put out new music. Today, with the tape just hours away, Vizzy makes us all nostalgic by letting loose of this Quincy assisted, The Awesome Sound produced joint. Keep your laptop close and your headphones closer, Popular Culture debuts tomorrow.

Dope artwork; can you name all of the various characters/personalities?

Previous: XV - "Andy Warhol" (feat. Slim The Mobster)

2012 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Thunder (Game 2)

After a steady, methodical comeback allowed the Thunder to take Game 1, we're back in OKC tonight for Game 2 of the 2012 NBA Finals. It'll be hard for the Heat to steal one from Durant's squad at Chesapeake Energy Arena, but if any team is capable, it's LeBron and company. Expect an update and a recap when the final buzzer sounds. In the meantime, hit the c-section to give us your analysis.

Update: After another slow start for the Thunder (Miami opened up to a 18-2 lead), Russell Westbrook spearheaded a fourth quarter comeback, bringing his team within two in the final minute of the game. On a potentially game-tying play, with LeBron all over him, Kevin Durant missed a baseline shot, securing the win for Miami. Upon further viewing of the controversial play, it looks as though a foul could've easily been called. Van Gundy agrees, what did you think? LBJ again lead the charge for the Heat, going for a solid 32 and 8 boards while Wade and Bosh contributed nicely with 24 and 16, respectively. KD also dropped 32 while Westbrook finished with 27 points, 7 assists and 8 boards in another near triple double. Come back on Sunday when the series heads to Miami for Game 3.

Mix Appeal: Stefan Moody

There is nothing more entertaining than a nice dunk, but most people on Earth cannot relate to the basketball players who are throwing down. That is why people love to see people of average height dunking a basketball. Two players could do the ame dunk, but a Spud Webb 360 will look better than a Vince Carter one, that's just the way it is. This is why this week's mix is awesome, as it features a 5 foot 9 inch point guard.

Hit the jump to see 5'9", Florida Atlantic-bound point guard Stefan Moody, who has hops, extreme hops...

ItsTheReal Interviews Danny Brown at Bonnaroo (Video)

Surprisingly, this is KWT's first postage of a Rosenthal brothers interview, but we've always been fans of their hilariously entertaining sit-downs with our favorite artists. This time around, Eric and Jeff chop it up with Detroit emcee and artist who's slowly creeping up Twaan's list of favorites, Danny Brown.

Big K.R.I.T. - "Thank You Kindly" (prod. Big K.R.I.T.)

After K.R.I.T.'s debut LP Live From The Underground sold 40K copies to peak at #4 on the Billboard charts, The King Remembered in Time released this joint to thank his fans for their support. If this K.R.I.T. produced track wasn't aimed at you, it's time to come to your senses and give LFTU a buy.

Download: "Thank You Kindly" (prod. Big K.R.I.T.)
Previous: Big K.R.I.T. - Live From The Underground (Album)

Kanye Tweets Kim Kardashian Nude Pic, Deletes Quickly

As if Kanye West and new girlfriend Kim Kardashian (Kimye, cute) weren't in the media spotlight enough, just hours ago, Ye took to Twitter to post one of the raciest shots of Kim that we've seen since the Ray J era (ayo!). In typical Yeezy fashion, the tweet was deleted within minutes, resulting in a collective sigh from men everywhere.

It'll be interesting to see the backlash from this slip-up, but Kanye will surely be put in the doghouse this time. Looking for the pic? I thought so. Google is useful, but so are our homies over at HHS1987.

Update: Too good to be true? Yes. Turns out someone hacked into Kanye's Twitter to post the picture, which isn't Kim Kardashian, but adult film star Amia Miley. Someone did their homework, though, cause Ms. Miley plays a convincing Kim K from behind. Hit the jump for proof.

2012 NBA Finals Drinking Game

Since TS brought you the Official Rap Blog Drinking Game, I thought I would contribute to public intoxication, breathalyzer tests, and general drunkenness. Therefore, I present to you the 2012 NBA Finals Drinking Game, a CB40 original creation.

Hit the jump to see what makes you drink...and happy drinking my hoop-head friends!

2012 NBA Finals: Heat vs. Thunder (Game 1)

After an entertaining and exciting start to the 2012 NBA Playoffs, only two teams remain in their hunt for the Larry O'Brien trophy. Although it seems that most were hoping for a Celtic representation of the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat emerged victorious in a close seven game series with the Celts, creating an intriguing matchup between LeBron's Heat and KD's Thunder, who stole four straight from the streaking Spurs to reserve a spot in The Finals. Follow along with us at KWT as we highlight, discuss, and recap each game of the 2012 NBA Finals.

Update: After a slow start, OKC dominates the second half behind Durant's 36 points and 11 boards and Westbrook's near triple double, giving them a 105-94 victory and the 1-0 nod in the seven game series. LeBron paced the Miami effort, dropping 30 points and 9 rebounds while DWade had a horrible shooting night, hitting only 7-19 field goals for a mediocre 19 point night. The Thunder led by only one at the end of three, but Durant exploded for 17 in Q4, taking the game out of reach for Miami. Tune back in for Game 2 of The Finals on Thursday at 8:00PM CDT.

...Of The Week: June 6th to 11th

...Of The Week is CB40's look back at the past week, including the best dunk, stat-line, clutch play, and blunder of the week.

Hit the jump to see the week that was in the Conference Finals...

Steve Cantrell x Elgin Nation - "Channel Flipping"

Georgia emcee, Freedom Fighter, and KWT homie Steve Cantrell links up with ATLien Elgin Nation for this Soulful-produced joint entitled "Channel Flipping." Hit play below, and listen to the fellow Georgians trade bars over the jazzy instrumentation and smoothly sampled backdrop.



This is our first time coming across Elgin Nation, but any #FF homie is good in our books. It also helps when you can rap like this dude.

Azad Right - "The Right State of Mind"

Mr. Right is currently in the works on his summer project, but while we wait for it, he's allowing his fans to choose which instrumentals he raps over. For the first installment of the series, the LA upstart put Nas's "New York State of Mind" and Jay-Z's "Can't Knock The Hustle" on the table, letting his fans duke it out for the winning beat. Stream and download the result below.

Download: "The Right State of Mind"
Previous: Azad Right - "Intuition" (prod. sy.ic)

Odd Couple - "Average Guy" (feat. Uno Hype, Torae & Emilio Rojas)

We love it when our favorite young artists collaborate. This time around, Chicago production duo Odd Couple grabs verses from Bombay Knox buzz-maker Uno Hype, artist to watch Emilio, and NYC emcee Torae to cap off their (always) dope backdrop.

A surely star-studded project is on the way from the duo, stay tuned. Hats off to FSD.

Download: "Average Guy" (feat. Uno Hype, Torae & Emilio Rojas)
Previous: Odd Couple - "Speak It Vivid" (feat. Skyzoo)

SonReal - "Alone" (Video)

TS's neighbor comes through with his latest set of visuals from his Words I Said project. I hate it when Wayne wastes dope beats, but it makes it all okay when artists like SonReal do them justice. Thanks to the Vancouver emcee's "Alone," I'll never have to endure "PMW" again.

Pac Div - "Automatic" (prod. Swiff D)

After a busy 2011 which featured their acclaimed mixtape Mania! as well as their debut album The Div, Pac Div took a well deserved break from releasing new music and have been relatively quiet for a few months. Behind the scenes, though, the west coast trio has surely been hard at work on their not-yet-announced next endeavor, which will likely be home to this Swiff D produced banger that Like, Mibbs and BeYoung let loose of today.

Download: "Automatic" (prod. Swiff D)

Action Bronson - "Steve Wynn" (prod. Party Supplies) [Video]

For the visual for his and Party Supplies' "Steve Wynn," Bam Bam brings some much needed comic relief to the Florida-bath-salts-zombie-eat-your-face-off-and-run-around-naked story. As usual with Bronson, hilarity ensues.



You can find this joint on Bronsollinho and Supplies' Blue Chips project, which is out now.

Ballin' Line of the Week: Big Pun

Big Pun was one of countless talented MCs that died during the 90s, along with Big L, Tupac, Biggie and many more. The supreme lyricist, originally named Christopher Rios, spit raps at a breakneck pace, and had some basketball references in his extensive lyrical weaponry.

Hit the jump to see Big Pun's line, what song it is from, and the meaning behind the lyrics...

XV - "Andy Warhol" (feat. Slim The Mobster)

After unveiling he'd be dropping his next project, Popular Culture, a week from today (June 15th), Vizzy opted to let loose of the project's artist inspired single "Andy Warhol."

Meyhem Lauren - "Peruvian Desserts" (feat. Action Bronson & Roc Marciano)

Queens emcee Meyhem Lauren is putting the final touches on his Respect The Fly Sh*t project, and for this Tommy Mas produced cut, homie keeps it New York only in snagging a pair of verses from frequent collaborators Action Bronson and Roc Marciano. NY hip hop is very much alive.

Download: "Peruvian Desserts" (feat. Action Bronson & Roc Marciano)
Previous: Meyhem Lauren - "Special Effects" (feat. Action Bronson & Heems) [Video]

Frank Ocean - "Pyramids"

Though we're still waiting on that Nostalgia, ULTRA re-release, today Frankie O announced that his next project is in the works and will be titled Channel Orange. The OF singer also let loose of said project's first single in the summer friendly marathon joint entitled "Pyramids."

Channel Orange won't drop in its entirety until July 17th, but just bump this a few times. It'll be July before you know it.


Download: "Pyramids"
Previous: Frank Ocean Debuts New Track at Coachella

Danny Brown - "Grown Up" (Explicit) [prod. Party Supplies]

Although this Detroit emcee's Party Supplies produced track dropped a while back, it was only a clean version. Ask any real hip hop fan, if an edited joint drops, it may as well not have dropped at all. Just days after the visual hit, fans of the Fool's Gold rapper rejoiced when, finally, the explicit version released via iTunes along with clean and instrumental versions as well.



Download Buy: "Grown Up" (Explicit)
Previous: Danny Brown - "Grown Up" (Video)

Stalley - "Live At Blossom" (Video)

Here's the visuals from Stalley's second cut from his newest tape Savage Journey To The American Dream. Stalley a fan of "Goldie"? Seems like it.

Previous: Stalley - "BCGMMG"

Hit-Boy - "Jay-Z Interview" (prod. Bink) [Video]

The "N*ggas In Paris" producer lets loose of his first solo single, "Jay-Z Interview". Remember when they told Kanye to only produce? This one has "Through The Wire" written all over it. And to the people wondering if Hit-Boy has successfully made the transition from producer to producer-rapper?... With the godfather of such transitions and Jay-Z behind you, you would have really had to fuck off to not be successful.

Previous: A$AP Rocky - "Goldie" (prod. Hit-Boy)

Mix Appeal: Justin Anderson

Nothing better than an athletic guy crowning kids, and trying to rip off the rim. 

Hit the jump to watch Justin Anderson, a U of Virginia-bound guard, in a mixtape of his senior season. Enjoy watching a man fly...

Kanye West - "Mercy" (feat. Big Sean, Pusha T, & 2 Chainz)

Swirv.

...Of the Week: May 28th to June 5th

...Of The Week is CB40's look back at the past week, including the best dunk, stat-line, clutch play, and blunder of the week.

Hit the jump to discover the happenings of the last week in the greatest league on Earth...

KWTracks: "Sunshine" Contest

If you know anything about your boy Twaan here, you know my love for hip hop is all about the beats. Yeah, occasionally I'll be drawn in by dope lyricism or a unique flow, but what really catches my ear is the genre's production. Tough snares, deep kicks, a bouncy bassline, and a crisp guitar riff is heaven to me. So, it was only a matter of time before I got into hip hop production myself. Recently, my MPD, vinyl collection and I have been tough at work to strike something golden. "Sunshine" was my first piece I was genuinely proud of, and I've thought of a perfect way to share it with you all.

After the jump, I've streamed the "Sunshine" instrumental with a free download link. Although I would also appreciate any feedback you'll send my way, the main purpose of KWTracks is for our rapping viewers and/or those who wish to be displayed on KWT. Listen, download, and spit your best bars over my beat, submitting your version of "Sunshine" via email to submit@kidswastingtime.com or by commenting the track's link below. Let us know you've submitted a KWTrack by tweeting us @KidsWastingTime with the hashtag #KWTracks. Exactly one month from today, I'll handpick the best, making he or she the newest addition to the KWT post rotation as well as giving the winner a spot on the still-in-the-works KWT Compilation Mixtape. Sounds good, right? What a perfect way for some of y'all email submitters to catch our eye. Hit the jump to get started, and good luck!

UPDATE: Due to a small number of submissions, we'll be extending the KWTracks "Sunshine" Contest another month throughout July 4th. That's as generous as I can be, though, so make sure those of you interested hit us up with your version prior to then. Hit the jump for the beat and the free download.

The-Dream - "Dope B*tch" (feat. Pusha T)

Looks like the artist formerly known as The-Dream decided against the formal name and is once again the artist currently known as The-Dream. After Dream, I mean Terius, I mean Dream helped Pusha with the diss heard 'round the world, the two flip roles for this single from the R&B crooner's forthcoming album Love IV. Listen below as Dream smooths things out while Push spits that rawness about their respective dames. Props to the fellow IL fam over at illRoots for the heads up.

Kanye West Talks My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Raps

From Ice-T's documentary Something To Nothing: The Art Of Rap, Kanye talks about how he wrote his raps down for the first time for MBDTF.



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Playlist, Play This: Go N' Kill A F*ckboy

If you're like me, you've noticed this summer is feeling suspiciously Rozay-ish. He, and his camp, have come with the most bangers, and with their release line-up of Dreams and Nightmares, Self Made 2 and God Forgives, I Don't, they are looking like top contenders for summer dominance. In preparation of what I anticipate to be a classic album (consider the quality of the songs you've heard from the album), I've compiled some essential Ross listening. It's heavy on bangers, and I in no way mean for it to be all-encompassing. It's just some dope ass songs you can listen to, which is exactly what any playlist should be.

"Touch N' You" isn't on the list, but it's a ridiculously dope song, and I'm hoping it doesn't go the way of "You the Boss" and end up under-regarded and decidedly a non-hit. Playlist, after the jump.

Kooley High - "Regular S**t" (Video)

Track 2 from the North Carolina hip hop group's David Thompson is the latest joint from said project to be visualized. This might be the dopest clip we've seen yet from the dudes of Kooley High.

Flatbush Zombies - "Face Off" (L.S. Darko) [Video]

Flatbush Zombies will rip your face off.... apparently? Kanye shruggin'. But this goes hard.

Danny Brown - "Grown Up" (Video)

Ever wondered how Danny Brown shaped those flawless pearly whites of his? Check the just-released visuals for his loose single "Grown Up," which takes us back to the Detroit emcee's childhood.

Curren$y - The Stoned Immaculate (Album)

Today's also a good day for The Hot Spitta, who just dropped his latest endeavor in The Stoned Immaculate. Prior to this project, Curren$y had grown cold on me, but the releases from this project have definitely been on point, tossing me back on the Jet Life bandwagon. Preview Spitta's K.R.I.T. and Wiz assisted single below, then fork over a few dollars to support good music.

Download Buy: The Stoned Immaculate (Album)

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Big K.R.I.T. - Live From The Underground (Album)

As always with the Krizzle Man, no time for words, only music. If you're new to dude, preview his debut album's first single below prior to heading over to iTunes for that purchase link.

Download Buy: Live From The Underground (Album)
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