Not often do original motion picture soundtracks break the mold of mediocrity, but the RZA-directed “The Man With The Iron Fists” soundtrack certainly turns heads thanks to features and production from Kanye West, the RZA himself (accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan), Talib Kweli, and others. This may be one of the few scores that actually cements itself as a top five hip-hop album in any given year. Listen below:
WE’RE BACK with a bang! Up for grabs is the downloadable version of A$AP Rocky’s hit “Problems” featuring an all-star lineup of 2 Chainz, Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Listen/get it below.
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What will arguably be the most sought after shoe of 2012 finally has a US release date. Nike announced today that the Air Yeezy 2 will be dropping at select locations on June 9. Two colorways of the shoe will be available for purchase, Pure Platinum (as seen above) and the Solar Red. The shoe is reportedly slimmer and sleeker than its predecessor, the Air Yeezy 1, and features a similar strap and glow-in-the-dark sole. View more detailed pictures after the jump.
Nike Air Yeezy 2
Black/Solar Red & Pure Platinum
508214-006
$245
June 9th
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I really love the visuals to this one. Director Nem Perez makes “Into The Future” look both futuristic and nostalgic by bringing together things from the past (decked-out Delorean) and the present (Nike Air Mags).
Theophilus London takes us “All Around the World” in his latest music video. This track wasn’t exactly my favorite off of Timez Are Weird These Days, but the visuals make up for it.
Save Money’s Kami de Chukwu debuts his first solo track called “Ig’Nant”. The “God of Gods” spits bars over a dark and eerie beat produced by Jonwayne. The sky’s the limit for #SaveMoney.
Click here to download “Ig’Nant”.
ASAP Rocky graces us with the first single off his upcoming album LongLiveA$AP. “Goldie”, produced by Hit-Boy, is a straight banger. Looking forward to hearing more from ASAP in the coming weeks.
Click here to download “Goldie”.
Before taking the stage for a show at Reggie’s Rock Club last month, RubyHornet caught up with the “kids” (all are under 21) of Chicago’s rap game for a freestyle. The video features up-and-coming Chicago artists Chance The Rapper, Caleb James, Calez, St. Millie, Legit, Kembe X and Alex Wiley. Who do you think had the best verse? Tell us below.
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