Hip Hop 2014

Andy_rse

Happy New Year!

This is the spot to discuss all the Hip Hop news in 2014, what albums you're looking forward to, new videos, new artists etc. All that good stuff!

I was gonna post 2 videos from albums I'm looking forward to that are dropping soon and looked at the Hip Hop 2013 thread and the 3rd post in there was me posting the same artists. Fu*kers like keeping me waiting

But at least 1 is out in a few weeks and the other should hopefully follow soon *knocks on wood*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unjj5aRtsRk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVbIYq0DS7E

Jimmy Iovine

Damn you. I wanted to start the thread again.

The only album I want to hear this year is the Madlib and Freddie Gibbs collab. It better happen.

horsebox09

50 dropped a new track, it's a nice little teaser;

http://fashionably-early.com/2013/12/31/50-cent-murder-music/#

Reminds me of KA, but more entertaining

conor.hogan.2

Not much happening in 2014 obviously but but:

Juice was just added to netflix (US, chrome hola unblocked) and it is one a great movie and 2 has great music in it (scored by hank shock lee / bomb squad).

mufcboy1999

horsebox09 wrote: »

50 dropped a new track, it's a nice little teaser;

http://fashionably-early.com/2013/12/31/50-cent-murder-music/#

Reminds me of KA, but more entertaining

ye just teaser/freestyle really.. His mixtape animal ambition is coming now in the next few weeks too. I still think a concept album from 50 is the way to go, he's feeding millions in africa with his sms/sk brand so i think it would make sense. He's at constant war with interscope though which is a shame because he's released some good mixtapes and singles last year.

Album wise still really just buzzing for Q's album, really hope he delivers on it, also that nas/premo album does sound tasty.

Boom_Bap

Sadistik said the other day that he will be releasing an LP and EP this year, and a book as well I think.

Here's a new year jam from Alexander Spit, dope as usual

http://soundcloud.com/alexanderspit/bitter-suite-symphony

Boom_Bap

Blockhead has released a freebie, some remixes that he has done over the years

http://phatfriend.com/2014/01/02/so-many-remixes-more-gifts/

I don’t know what it is about this new year that’s got me in the giving mood. Yesterday was an old Aesop demo and today, I give you this…a 20 track compilation of remixes I’ve done over the years. Some are rappers, some are singers and some are old soul songs I felt like putting a new spin on. As a thank you to all my readers and supporters , I give you this. Hopefully , there will be songs you’ve never heard or have been looking for. Enjoy!

Blockhead Remixes galore!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/zhms33
1)Bring it on: Organized Konfusion
2)A dream: Donny Hathaway
3)Footdown: Del the funkee Homosapian
4)Nobody’s fault: Nina Simone
5)Paper Float: Cassettes Won’t Listen
6)69 Guns: Rival Schools
7)Baking Soda:Hangar 18
8)Benjiman segal: Nacho Picasso
9)DMCA: Billy Woods
10)Black Arc: Armand Hammer
11)Go there: Chin Chin
12)Hot Knife: Fiona Apple
13)Limelighters: Aesop Feat. Camp Lo
14)Look Alive: Despot
15)Lord knows: Double AB Feat Roc Marciano
16)Meter Feeder: Hail Mary Mallon
17)New folk songs for new buildings:Freshkills
18)Omega 3: Cult favorite Feat Billy Woods
19)Radio dial: PRemRock & Willie green
20)Tinsletown: Billy Woods Feat Marq Spekt and LoDeck

HighClass

Del The Funky Homosapien just put out a free album!

http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/01/del-the-funky-homosapien-releases-surprise-new-album-iller-than-most/

conor.hogan.2

https://twitter.com/abdashsoul/status/418982120464596992

Possible Soulo has 2 projects out in 2014?

Soulo x2, q, rock, isiah x2 or just one each with black hippy release or kendrick release or either of those with the cole collab would be amazing.

soulo, q, rock, black, isiah, sea and cole cola is most likely imo. isiah x 2 and ab-soul x2 is not a smart move in one year.

Talib Fiasco

Yeah Del's latest album is pretty decent..best album of the year for me :pac:

mufcboy1999

not quite 2014 but released in december, not bad i must say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xda8NvdEfA

Mikeyt086

Enjoyed this from Rich Homie Quan, going to check out the mixtape now.

Zero-Cool

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Sadistik said the other day that he will be releasing an LP and EP this year, and a book as well I think.

Here's a new year jam from Alexander Spit, dope as usual

http://soundcloud.com/alexanderspit/bitter-suite-symphony

What an epic post. 1st that Alex Spit song is just class and then looking into Sadistik's new album, I saw he posted that Tech N9ne will be on it. 2014 looking up!

Boom_Bap

Kristoff Krane released something new today called I Freestyle Life.

ncludes the brand new, album exclusive single: "Aho"

The 8 year retrospective download includes collaborative efforts with groups, Abzorbr, Face Candy, Saturday Morning Soundtrack, Prey For Paralysis and fellow artists: Eyedea, Sage Francis, Slug of Atmosphere, Buck 65, Illogic, Ceschi and FIX cohorts, Joe Horton & Crescent Moon.

*All proceeds go to the expenses of an upcoming acoustic album to be released 2014.

http://kristoffkrane.bandcamp.com/album/i-freestyle-life-2005-2013

Looking forward to listening to this one.

baddebt

Happy new year to you all , been a while since I was on ,
anyway , in keeping with upcoming albums
Common has been speaking about his upcoming album ,
should be another good one for the list
http://rapradar.com/2014/01/06/common-speaks-on-new-album/

also a rumour flying round that Pete rock and premo are set for an album , BOOM

Andy_rse

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Kristoff Krane released something new today called I Freestyle Life.



http://kristoffkrane.bandcamp.com/album/i-freestyle-life-2005-2013

Looking forward to listening to this one.

I'll definitely get that.

Also, possible Slug and Alchemist release? Sign me up!

"I think it’s just a matter of which project we drop first," Alchemist says in the interview, which was published by PrefixMag. "'Cause we've already done a lot of stuff.  Slug is a legend. If allowed, the world will hear it. You gotta ask Slug. You know what? You gotta ask Ant [Atmosphere's producer] 'cause Ant has everything in the hard drive. If you know him, he gives out information easily." 

In July 2013, Atmosphere's Slug spoke about wanting to work with Alchemist during a HipHopSite interview.

"Alchemist is too fu*kin' hot right now," Slug said at the time. "He wouldn't fu*k with us. He's like on top of the world. You hear me, Alc? I know that you're too hot for us. That's cool. We'll wait until people don't like you again, and then we'll make a record with you. For cheap." 

Boom_Bap

Andy_rse wrote: »

I'll definitely get that.

Also, possible Slug and Alchemist release? Sign me up!

"I think it’s just a matter of which project we drop first," Alchemist says in the interview, which was published by PrefixMag. "'Cause we've already done a lot of stuff.  Slug is a legend. If allowed, the world will hear it. You gotta ask Slug. You know what? You gotta ask Ant [Atmosphere's producer] 'cause Ant has everything in the hard drive. If you know him, he gives out information easily." 

In July 2013, Atmosphere's Slug spoke about wanting to work with Alchemist during a HipHopSite interview.

"Alchemist is too fu*kin' hot right now," Slug said at the time. "He wouldn't fu*k with us. He's like on top of the world. You hear me, Alc? I know that you're too hot for us. That's cool. We'll wait until people don't like you again, and then we'll make a record with you. For cheap." 

Alc and RhymeSayers have been talking about it on FB as well. Slug joked in the interview that they would call it The Purple Waters of Lake Minatonka, but it looks like the name 'Lake Minatonka' is getting some legs.

Jimmy Iovine

No one really seemed to care when I posted originally, but Outkast are back.

Coachella - the site of the return of Tupac and now possibly the site of the "Return of the G".

OutKast is reportedly discussing the possibility of a reunion at 2014's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, according to billboard.com.

The site reports that multiple sources have confirmed that OutKast is in prolonged talks about involvement in the festival, which is slated to commence April 11, 2014. Billboard also reports that this may be the start of a reunion run for the Atlanta, Georgia duo.

OutKast has yet to confirm talks of a reunion. Coachella organizer Goldenvoice has also not commented on the report. Nevertheless, Billboard says that one source confirmed "some conversations" about the group reuniting, with a second source saying that it is "all systems go" for the duo's reunion.

http://www.hiphopdx.com/m/index.php?s=news&id=26328

They're headlining Coachella.

CoachellaVerified account
‏@coachella
Share it like a polaroid picture! OutKast, Muse, Arcade Fire + more #Coachella

I really hope they tour.

callaway92

Any word on if and when Mobb Deep will do a World Tour for their next album? I see they released their US Dates today.

Dat anticipation.

mufcboy1999

Any word on if and when Mobb Deep will do a World Tour for their next album? I see they released their US Dates today.

highly doubt it but who knows.

Im not a huge fan of hip hop/techno-ish remixes but this has been doing the rounds and is getting a bit of attention, its lamars verse from games track the city I have to say its nice, give it a chance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkjBuk30kq8

Bobby Baccala

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

highly doubt it but who knows.

Im not a huge fan of hip hop/techno-ish remixes but this has been doing the rounds and is getting a bit of attention, its lamars verse from games track the city I have to say its nice, give it a chance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkjBuk30kq8

Yeah that is pretty nice but I have to say there's nothing even slightly techno about that, I can tell you're not a fan of EDM because it's not the first time I've seen you describe something as techno that just wasn't

It's just hip hop that's highly reliant on the synth and has a serious electronic sound, similar enough to the likes of stronger by kanye

mufcboy1999

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Yeah that is pretty nice but I have to say there's nothing even slightly techno about that, I can tell you're not a fan of EDM because it's not the first time I've seen you describe something as techno that just wasn't

It's just hip hop that's highly reliant on the synth and has a serious electronic sound, similar enough to the likes of stronger by kanye

Ye sorry my bad !. I tend to class techno and dance type music into the one genre, sheerly out of lack of knowledge in the music really.

I wouldn't mind I've 2 friends who dj at clubs etc playing techno music. Plenty a time they've tried to get me into it but it's just not for me. I like the substance behind most hip hop and how you can relate to it, most of my mates only relate to techno on drugs :P.

Boom_Bap

Run The Jewels EU Edition gets released today - 3 bonus jams

http://www.bigdada.com/run-the-jewels/

mufcboy1999

callaway92 wrote: »

Any word on if and when Mobb Deep will do a World Tour for their next album? I see they released their US Dates today.

Dat anticipation.

European tour confirmed by havoc also the new album will be a double cd, the 2nd cd will be all infamous leftovers which is great news almost like a lost tapes album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_e5XfIpo0

Dublin Red Devil

Brand Nu Ish

HighClass

Kid Ink is generic rapper 101 for me. Listened to that track and it could have been done by any other rapper, if you told me it was Tyga I wouldn't have known any different.

BradClark

Currently listening to an Aussie hiphop group that are half decent, Reverse Polarities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXLP71V4igw

Boom_Bap

New jam from Soul Khans upcoming free album.

http://www.vibe.com/article/premiere-soul-khan-supreme-righteous

Boom_Bap

I'm not going to say who this is, I'd advise listening before reading up. You'll be surprised.

https://soundcloud.com/dhatu/5-feat-jaden

Dublin Red Devil

Rappers Pacman & Peso Film First Rap Video Inside North Korea

Andy_rse

Boom_Bap wrote: »

I'm not going to say who this is, I'd advise listening before reading up. You'll be surprised.

https://soundcloud.com/dhatu/5-feat-jaden

I read about them the other day releasing a mature track. It's actually pretty good!

MattHelders

Anybody know any acts heading through Europe in the summer? Going to Balaton Sound. Wiz Khalifa is already confirmed but wouldn't mind a few more hip hop acts.

Gutted I wasn't there last year for Nas and Wu Tang Clan

HighClass

New Step Brothers. Only 4 more days to go

LUPE

MattHelders wrote: »

Anybody know any acts heading through Europe in the summer? Going to Balaton Sound. Wiz Khalifa is already confirmed but wouldn't mind a few more hip hop acts.

Gutted I wasn't there last year for Nas and Wu Tang Clan

Outkast, Mobb Deep

Jimmy Iovine

While Gibbs and producer Madlib have Cocaine Pinata set for Feb. 4, he’s been in the studio chipping away at his new album called Eastide Slim. The former XXL Freshman says he’s about 75 percent done and we can expect it this year.

http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/freddie-gibbs-to-release-new-album-this-year/

Cocaine Pinata coming out. My new album, Eastide Slim, is coming next after Cocaine Pinata ****. I was gonna put out a couple of mixtapes and ****, but I am a hold back and put out this record. This Eastide Slim **** is coming together, I am about 75 percent done with it. After this Cocaine Pinata ****, this Eastide Slim [album] is definitely gonna break some mother****er’s hearts. And I am gonna go on tour. Like I said, I am established [now]. I am trying to be the No. 1 independent [artist] this year. That’s what I am on.

I am willing to travel to London to see him. I would do without sleep to make it in for work the next day if I had to.

HighClass

Step Brothers leaked. Sounding good after a few listens, only played it through the laptop speakers though, looking forward to giving a proper listen with the headphones! Domo Genesis has a great feature on it.

baddebt

RA the rugged man touring europe in March ,
hopefully irish promoters put forward a good case
#getRAtodublin get it trending on twitter
my twitter is
https://twitter.com/seanmckt

beano345

This came up on my you tube channel feed the other day :

http://www.bluntedastronaut.com/product/dj-doom-blacastan-deep-breath-feat-o-c-passive-aggression-12

If that sampler vid is anything to go by I'm looking forward to a full length album!

HighClass

Step Brothers album is up for stream now!

http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2014/01/20/step-brothers-lord-steppington-album-stream/

HighClass

New Schoolboy Q track off Oxymoron produced by Alc. It's dope, real dope.

mufcboy1999

Crazy track from Q, I said it here before that his music has been on par with lamars the past year or two. I honestly think Q has the potential to put out a better album than good kid which is still to me no where near lamars previous work.

LUPE

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

Crazy track from Q, I said it here before that his music has been on par with lamars the past year or two. I honestly think Q has the potential to put out a better album than good kid which is still to me is no where near lamars previous work.

Nowhere near Kendrick's level.

mufcboy1999

LUPE wrote: »

Nowhere near Kendrick's level.

Are you serious ? Qs music is no where near Kendrick's , I can't agree with that.

LUPE

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

Are you serious ? Qs music is no where near Kendrick's , I can't agree with that.

Yep, fully serious. He's been on some good beats, he has some good tunes but his ryhmes are boring both in terms of lyrics and flow over the beat, he's really just a pretty poor rapper.

HighClass

LUPE wrote: »

Yep, fully serious. He's been on some good beats, he has some good tunes but his ryhmes are boring both in terms of lyrics and flow over the beat, he's really just a pretty poor rapper.

Can't see how you could find him boring tbh, last thing I'd ever think someone would call Q. Sure he ain't touching Kendrick lyrically but Q is never going to be a lyrical rapper. He makes gangsta/drug/party rap, he's not going to be the next Talib Kweli, but he has great beat selection and knows how to make a good hook. I've never found Kendrick all that lyrical either while I'm on the topic, he has his moments like with Rigamortis, but for the most part he just has a crazy good flow and tells great stories.

But it's all down to preference at the end of the day, some people think Q is a better lyricist than Kendrick & visa versa. Some people also think Wayne is one of the top lyricists of all time! You can be as spiritual miracle lyrical as you like though,"Got more soul than a sock with a hole" is still the highpoint of lyrical rap :cool:


I said lyrical way too much, I hate that word.

LUPE

"just a crazy flow and tells great stories".

Just? Exactly what Q doesn't have. And most other rappers. I'm not a lyrical snob or anything, but even for "party/drug rap" he's weak.

He's had some good songs, but they've almost been in spite of his rapping.

mufcboy1999

LUPE wrote: »

"just a crazy flow and tells great stories".

Just? Exactly what Q doesn't have. And most other rappers. I'm not a lyrical snob or anything, but even for "party/drug rap" he's weak.

He's had some good songs, but they've almost been in spite of his rapping.

Q's delivery is up there with some of the best in hip hop ATM at least modern hip hop. The energy he brings take the spiteful chant from section 80, I think his verse on that says everything about his style, he owned kendrick on it IMO.

Like said though he's a gangsta rapper so I don't know what your expecting it's a sub genre in itself , you should know what your going to get really when listening to gangsta rap.

My point was not who was better from an mc point of view anyway it was that I honestly think Q's recent music and mixtapes have been to the same level of Lamar's and the fact that he really has the potential to put out a better album than gkmc.

Kendrick obviously has a lot of d*ckriders now fresh from the gkmc bandwagon so the majority will think otherwise but to say Q is a poor rapper isn't really fair.

LUPE

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

Q's delivery is up there with some of the best in hip hop ATM at least modern hip hop. The energy he brings take the spiteful chant from section 80, I think his verse on that says everything about his style, he owned kendrick on it IMO.

Like said though he's a gangsta rapper so I don't know what your expecting it's a sub genre in itself , you should know what your going to get really when listening to gangsta rap.

My point was not who was better from an mc point of view anyway it was that I honestly think Q's recent music and mixtapes have been to the same level of Lamar's and the fact that he really has the potential to put out a better album than gkmc.

Kendrick obviously has a lot of d*ckriders now fresh from the gkmc bandwagon so the majority will think otherwise but to say Q is a poor rapper isn't really fair.

Even within the context of a gangsta/drug/party rapper he's very limited (would dispute whether he's gangsta rapper but that's beside the point), at the moment there's no indication he has the potential to put out an album as good as GKMC.

If you're including me in the "dickriders" category that's grand, but I was listening to Kendrick well before GKMC. GKMC was an incredible album though as a whole piece, just because loads of people jumped on Kendrick because of it doesn't change that.

Q has had some good tunes you'd throw on at a party (so does Kendrick btw) but they've given absolutely no indication of potential to rival any of Kendrick's works as a whole.

horsebox09

That Alc beat is On Q's new track is monstrous :eek:

Beat hip hop producer this decade by a wide margin

mufcboy1999

If you're including me in the "dickriders" category that's grand, but I was listening to Kendrick well before GKMC. GKMC was an incredible album though as a whole piece, just because loads of people jumped on Kendrick because of it doesn't change that.

No I wasn't implying that you were at all , gkmc is a good album alright but it was definitely a letdown for me I really taught it should of been a lot better but thats just me, there's something missing on it.

If your going to call gkmc an incredible album really you'd have to ask yourself what was section 80 ? because it doesn't come close to it imho. I think he should of listened to pharell when he told him to stick with your original production team because section 80 to me was one of the best pieces of hip hop released in the last 5 years or more, that's how highly id rate it.

The whole Q debate, no point in dwelling it out really. You have your opinion and vice versa and i suppose its the same for what i said about gkmc.:)

who would ever taught these 2 would be on the same track. Years chris lighty tried to get these two to squash their beef, it took his passing away to do so at the BET awards. This is decent from 50 and fat joe minus good owl flex leaving off bombs of course.

HighClass

I've been on the fence about this kid for a while, he was borrowing Joey Badasses flow and style heavy when he first started blowing up but it seems like he's coming into his own now. He's 16 and has an album with DOOM coming out later this year.