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Listen: k-os – “Faith Pt. 2 (feat. Drake)”
Toronto MC k-os linked up with his long-time buddy Drake to release a new track named “Faith Pt. 2”. The first version of the song appeared on k-os’s 2010 mixtape, The Anchorman Mixtape, which was mostly recorded while on tour with Drizzy. Now, almost a year later, we have the second version of the track with production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. New bars from both and interestingly enough, Drake seems to have returned to his pre-Thank Me Later flow.
Listen: Common – “Blue Sky (Prod. No I.D.)”
A radio rip of Common‘s second single “Blue Sky” has been floating around the Internet, but now we have the full CDQ version of the song. Following up first single “Ghetto Dreams” where Common traded bars with the legendary Nas, Common’s newest track has an old-school feel and samples none other than Electric Light Orchestra‘s “Mr. Blue Sky”. Production by No I.D., who also produced the first single.
MP3: Common – “Blue Sky”
Common’s ninth LP, The Dreamer, The Believer will be available November 22 via Warner Bros. Records. That’s a date you definitely should have marked down.
Jupe Jupe Prepare New Album, ‘Reduction in Drag’
Seattle synth-rockers Jupe Jupe are currently finishing up their sophomore effort, Reduction in Drag, which will be self-released by the band on November 1. Anchored by layers of fuzzy, uplifting synth and guitar, Jupe Jupe tracks are appealing from the first moment they reach your ears. There’s no denying the ’80’s influences apparent in their composition and when coupled with the throbbing beats, the quartet create an sonic environment that is fit to rock a stadium.
Do yourself a favor and throw on some headphones while listening to the following two tracks, both taken from the band’s upcoming album.
Trae Tha Truth – “She Will (Freestyle)”
Well, here you go. Trae Tha Truth and his raspy voice going in on one of this year’s biggest beats, the T-Minus produced, Drake featuring “She Will” from Lil’ Wayne‘s Tha Carter IV. Download or stream below.
The Decemberists EP Details
On November 1, The Decemberists will be releasing a follow up EP to The King is Dead, which was released earlier in January this year. The EP is titled Long Live the King and will be released on Capitol. It will include songs written during the recording of The King is Dead, acoustic songs and a cover of “Row Jimmy” by the Grateful Dead. The cover for the EP is above and the tracklist is below:
1) E. Watson
2) Foregone
3) Burying Davy
4) I 4 U & U 4 Me
5) Row Jimmy (Grateful Dead cover)
6) Sonnet
Watch: Drake – “Headlines”
Drake revealed the album art for his upcoming sophomore album Take Care a few days ago and now we have the first set of visuals for the album as well. Shot in Drizzy’s hometown of Toronto, the video for first single “Headlines” features him parading around his hometown, rapping, smoking cigars, and enjoying the company of his posse. OVOXO.
Take Care will be released on Drizzy’s 25th birthday, October 24, 2011 via Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records.
Listen: Bon Iver – “With God On Our Side (Live Bob Dylan Cover)”
MP3: Bon Iver – “With God On Our Side (Live)”
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James Blake Performs “Enough Thunder” and More at KEXP
There are only a few days left between now and October 10, but James Blake fans can shorten the wait for his new EP, Enough Thunder, by checking out a live performance of the title track, along with five other tracks from the self-titled LP, that Blake did over at KEXP.
Enough Thunder will be out in the UK on the 10th and in the US on the 4th.
Wale ‘Ambition’ Album Art
Ambition will be Wale’s first since joining Rick Ross‘s Maybach Music Group. No word on the tracklisting as of right now.
Listen: Pusha T – “Don’t F*ck With Me”
Pusha T ventured into the booth and recorded a new banger over Jai Paul‘s electric joint “BTSTU”, rhyming over the same beat as Drake‘s “Dreams Money Can Buy”. The Clipse rapper argues that no shots were fired on, but it’s pretty obvious that Push has more than a mouthful to share with the world. Perhaps the GOOD Music/Def Jam vs. Young Money feud is really going to heat up now? Check out the song for yourself below.
MP3: Pusha T – “Don’t Fuck With Me”
“No shots… (laughs) but nothing goes unseen.” – Hmm…
“Rappers on their sophomores, actin’ like they boss lords. / Fame such a funny thing for sure when niggas start believing all those encores. / I’m just the one to send you off, bonjour.” – Sounds like Push is going in on Drake here, especially with Drizzy’s sophomore album, Take Care, coming out next month.
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