While at SXSW, Nardwuar caught up with Kendrick Lamar for his signature-brand of interviews in which he quizzes the artists with personal information, and gets them to talk about themselves. Topics include the story behind Lamar meeting up with Dr. Dre, growing up in Compton and the infamous LA Hood […]
Tag: Rap
ON Repeat. “D-WHY – OWN EYES”
D-Why blesses us with one more leak off of his highly anticipated album “Don’t Flatter Yourself”. If he keeps it up, he’s sure to have a project full of tracks that factor high in the replay value. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/40623711″ iframe=”true” /]
Drake Gearing Up For Second Leg of “Club Paradise” Tour.
Having just wrapped up the first leg of his tour, Drake just announced the second leg featuring heavy hitters 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, J. Cole, Waka Flocka, and French Montana. Tickets go on sale tomorrow through Live Nation so make sure to pick yours up before they sell out. Check out the dates […]
Diggy Simmons A Kid With Something To Prove.
It was two years ago I was checking my email, and someone had sent me a link to the Diggy Simmons’ “Made You Look” (Nas freestyle)” video that shows a young, hungry, and eager Diggy Simmons walking around the city rapping his ass off. I was honestly surprised that he […]
Director’s cut for ASAP Rocky “Purple Swag”.
The classic video that put A$AP Rocky on the map, has been re-relased with additional, addictive footage. Watch this photogenically ill video. Props to the director for this: jasonano.com
On Repeat. Danny Brown – Baseline Baseline
Faux Society supports Danny Brown as he re-releases his 2011 classic “XXX” through digital and retail distribution. With the repacking come three additional songs, below are one of the cuts that’ll be included with purchase. Click the cover to purchase the album. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/39792615″ iframe=”true” /]
Drake – GQ Style Cover.
By all accounts Drake has made it. Whether you like his music or not it’s hard not to respect his climb from child actor to rap superstar. GQ’s Claire Hoffman caught up with Drizzy for the April issue of the magazine to talk about his life and rise to the top. On His relationship with his […]
Next to BLOW. – Lochnes
I caught up with the always busy, and ever vigilant Lochnes to profile for Faux Society’s “Next to BLOW.” One of the reasons I chose Loch and see such tremendous success in his impending future can be summed up in two words–“Work Ethic”. Another is his ability to step back […]
WZRD Album Review.
The self title album WZRD consisting of band mates (KiD CuDi & Dot Da Genius) are crafting their own sound. I feel like the group were hired to score a movie, and when the movie was shelved they said “FUCK IT! Let’s release it anyways.” It vividly paints a image […]
4eva N A Day.
The big homie Big K.R.I.T. has blessed the world with his third album. The streets call them mixtapes, but personally I consider any body of work with all original music, (No samples/Or freestyles over a Rick Ross beat) With actual concepts, and hooks is a album to me, but I’m […]