Rapper R.A. the Rugged Man shares his thoughts on rappers promoting the Illuminati with imagery in their music videos and clothing, which he says is just a trend that doesn’t amount to anything. He adds that the people promoting such imagery aren’t a part of a secret society, claiming “they’re nothing.”
Rugged man then explains why he thinks “fashion rappers” are only going to last as long as their image, giving them 2 years tops until they go away.
Greensboro NC rapper ethemadassassin, now based in LA, released his critically acclaimed solo album “Soul on Fire” in September, and featured in Hip Hop DX’s “Hollywood Freestyle” series at the turn of the year
As one half of the group Veteran Assassins, he is now preparing for the release of their new album with the launch of the final video taken from his own solo album. “Elements” sees E in trademark, no holds barred mood, spittin’ lyrics like verbal bullets over a hard edged rock tinged production by Gav Beats
Look out for E pickin’ up where he left off in the new year with more true life street tales delivered in that raw, aggressive flow.
You can follow him on twitter @ethemadassassin & producer Gav Beats @TheRealGavBeats
Devon in the southwest, UK is the home of clotted cream Tea, Seaside Holidays, Surfing and is also home to Hip Hop group The Breaks Collective. Here’s the video to ‘All My Boys’ featuring Shire Roots taken from the album “Audio Art” by The Breaks Collective.
Theme’s dope debut ‘TOYS GET SMOKED’ EP is still available for FREE Download. With Production from BeatButcha, Iron Braydz, IMS, YoungLevs + QuinceyTones and features from M9, Reveal, Tony D + Genesis Elijah.
MMG producers Apollo Brown and Gensu Dean have traded places. Apollo has recreated half of Abrasions w/ Planet Asia; meanwhile Gensu has re-envisioned half of Dice Game w/ Guilty Simpson. The result is a new project with two sides.
Listen as Gensu Dean smashes heavy production out on the legendary SP1200, highlighting Guilty Simpson’s vocal reflections. In addition, Apollo Brown ushers in soulful head nodding renditions of Planet Asia’s battlefield stories.
Both new renditions are available today. Stream The Complete Projects here
Apollo Brown & Planet Asia – Abrasions: Stitched Up
This is the final of 16 original music videos taken from dope UK producer, The Last Skeptik’s critically acclaimed ‘Thanks For Trying’. ‘Hero Mask’ stars Skeptik himself, assassins, teeth pulling, murder and a hell of a twist. It is a dramatic short film and a suitable ending to a cinematic 16 videos.
Jimmy Danger’s rap titled ‘Borders’ performed at Poets Versus Rappers brought to you by Page To Performance for the University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas held at The Junction, Cambridge.
Blunted Astronaut Records enjoyed a year of prolific releases in 2013 but they’re not gonna stop there. Not for a minute. They’re ringing in the new year with a brand new 12″ single by Blunted Astro’s very own DJ Doom and long-time collaborator Blacastan.
“Deep Breath”, the blazing title track, features O.C. of D.I.T.C. At the healm of the classic SP1200, Doom masterfully weaves his samples into arrangements that both Blac and O.C. can’t help but fill with their trademark lyricism and full clip deliveries. “Passive Aggression” on the flip side adds potency to this highly explosive mixture, and the addition of DJ Tha Boss on the cuts provides the primer. To top it all off, Doom provides a solid remix of “Deep Breath” which cements this release.
Mixed by Eddie Sancho from legendary D&D Studios, tracks include instrumental, acappella, TV, and clean versions as standard.
Be on the lookout for Doom’s and Blacastan’s full-length project coming soon on Blunted Astronaut Records.