Rochester and Detroit link-up! Producer Kidd Called Quest releases new single “D Boy” with Midwest spitter 2100 Bagz. Rugged motivational music, the boom-bap bang-up is about “grinding hard in the D” and is available via Bandcamp (link below). Stream/Purchase “D Boy” here: https://kiddcalledquest.bandcamp.com
ST Paul Minnesota emcee "Ken-C has more to say. Linking back up with "Young Black and Gifted" producer Kidd Called Quest, you already know this is going to be something wonderful. Introducing to the world their first collaborative project together.(The Kendrick Cole Project) fully produced by Kidd Called of "Young Black and Gifted.
St. Paul, MN emcee Ken-C returns with a new visual for his song “Never Give You Up” this morning. Reuniting with Rochester, NY producer Kidd Called Quest (Pretty Bulli, Jae Hussle). This is a personal homage to hip-hop. Over a lush instrumental, replete with horns and soulful vocals Ken-C runs through his personal connection to the culture, the artists who inspired him and his own struggles and triumphs.
Azariah, 1/2 of the group Young Black and Gifted, teams up with Euphony Bars for this new single and accompanying music video titled "Must I Admit It."
Watch the duo trade slick bars over a hard hitting Steve Oh Traxxx-produced background.
Young Black and Gifted Producer Kidd Called Quest links back up with AL Jamar of the ATL group The Teamsterz. To deliver us this hard hitting gritty grimy banger and video "Sound The Horns."
Young Black and Gifted producer Kidd Called Quest. Takes us into the studio for an in-depth look at his production style and beat-making process. Quest takes us through the steps of looking for samples, building an idea, and putting together beats.
St. Paul, MN emcee Ken-C shows you how cold the Midwest can be in new single “Vanilla Ice.” Available digitally via all DSP’s now, this single is the first leak from forthcoming collaborative project with Rochester, NY’s Kidd Called Quest.
An ol’ school boom-bap party-rocking heat-rock of a single Quest said of their partnership “I was impressed by how versatile he is as an emcee. With each beat he would come up with concepts or ideas of the track quickly. Very excited to get this project out to the world.”
Ken-C has been releasing music over the past decade with a massive back catalog (available via Bandcamp). Kidd Called Quest in addition to his work as part of the duo Young Black And Gifted (with emcee Azariah) has been dropping soulful boom-bap work with such notables as Big Shug, Kool G. Rap, Pretty Bulli, Jae Hussle, Curtis Coke and many more.
Azariah, 1/2 of the Rochester, New York duo Young Black And Gifted, teams up once again with producer Laddie for "High Knee," a new single off of his stellar album "Phase III: Blessed and Highly Favored."
Azariah, 1/2 of the Rochester, New York duo Young Black And Gifted, teams up with producer Laddie for his new single and accompanying music video, "Age with Grace."
Off of Azariah's album "Phase III: Blessed And Highly Favored."
The Winston-Salem native takes a different approach following up on his previous single with this sample laced freestyle boasting his lyrical skills with remarkable flow. Displaying the same artwork as his most recent single 'Extended clip' (Ft. Rich the kid), this release foreshadows the release of a new project in the near future. We should probably expect the full album to release in the next few weeks
Azariah, 1/2 of the Rochester, New York duo Young Black And Gifted, teams up with producer Laddie for his new single and accompanying music video, "Profit."
Off of Azariah's album "Phase III: Blessed And Highly Favored."
North Carolina's Jody Lo kicks off 2023 with a new album, 'Tru Story 2'. Continuing consistency, Jody presents to us a fresh tracklist of 12 bangers back to back showcasing his talent with a different flow on each track. Featuring Rick Ross, Rich The Kid & Dizzy Wright, this project keeps you entertained with top notch bars and lyricism creating an exciting experience.
Bronx New York Emcee G.Fisher return’s back with Kool G Rap to bring us his new single, "ROCKING WITH THE GREATEST," off his new album "Superfly Returns." Linking back up with Young Black and Gifted producer Kidd Called Quest to provide both Emcees with some serious heat. So sit back and check this new song out.
Back in 2009 Lloyd Banks released the song "Me And My Strap" featuring the late, great Nipsey Hussle. This is off of Lloyd's "4-30-09 (Happy Birthday)" mixtape.
[Chorus: Lloyd Banks] I don't need a homie, I can watch my own back Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Riding with her on my lap 'cause niggas don't know how to act Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Sour Diesel by the pound and money coming by the stack I need it like that I need it like that On point 'cause niggas hate it when your shit is on track Just me and my strap Just me and my strap
[Verse 1: Lloyd Banks] No sleep no reply, look a coward in his eyes Unnecessary lies, just how a nigga fry Respect to the sky, Gotti power 'til I die If I'm at a house party, shotty probably on the side Smoke, poly, then I slide Goin' whoop wolly on the ride Southside, home of the pride, where did you ride? Guide, I want my mama house same size Obama house Madonna house, Fendi rugs, Louis sink, and Prada couch Small money make tall money, every dollar counts Tall money means more money, bring the diamonds out Who you think you is? 'Cause I know who you are We know where you be, you will be in D-E-E-P Shit happens when you yip yappin' I got both Blood and Crip backing Don't get your shit smacked I got a stupid buzz and a wardrobe I only like to use for clubs Day and night I'm used to hugs
[Chorus: Lloyd Banks] I don't need a homie, I can watch my own back Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Riding with her on my lap 'cause niggas don't know how to act Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Sour Diesel by the pound and money coming by the stack I need it like that I need it like that On point 'cause niggas hate it when your shit is on track Just me and my strap Just me and my strap
[Verse 2: Nipsey Hussle] Listen, look, pistol grip pump on my lap at all times I got to many enemies for you to ask why My city is a warzone and there's two sides So where I come from, niggas murder to survive Look, my purpose is to ride Above you fake faggot motherfuckers I despise 745 when I ride by, yeah, my bitch fly Smokers in the sky, why ask why My Glock provide hollow tips for the homicide My block alive, Frankenstein, I'm a problem child Somebody tell 'em crack mailers makes mamas cry This MAC 11 crack selling, check my Slauson style I stay fly 'cause I ain't focused on falling down I'm ballin' now, so all my ex-bitches calling now I fuck and clown, kick 'em out and make a song about it You talkin' 'bout that drama, boy, I'm all about it Me and my pistol press a issue, we the squad about it
[Chorus: Lloyd Banks] I don't need a homie, I can watch my own back Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Riding with her on my lap 'cause niggas don't know how to act Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Sour Diesel by the pound and money coming by the stack I need it like that I need it like that On point 'cause niggas hate it when your shit is on track Just me and my strap Just me and my strap
[Verse 3: Lloyd Banks] Niggas don't wanna see you paid Niggas rather see you broke Nigga rather be a hater Fitted more than a scope Lloyd got the game in choke Figure four, in a yoke Motherfucker, have a plan That's more important than hope What's more important than life? Better get you a gun, get you a knife 'Cause if they'll get you once, they'll get you twice Trife life, neighborhood stripes and white ice Nice flights, came a long way from mountain bikes Too many niggas in, server gets the message out Snitches burn bridges when the cops take the pressure out Real recognize that ain't real, what can I say? Like Pac, I'd rather be a N-I-G-G-A Getting twisted all day on that OG K No time to play, a nigga don't move, he don't get paid Hey, pass the zay, so I can get some groupie love Blow job and Gucci glove, orgy and a Gucci tub
[Chorus: Lloyd Banks] I don't need a homie, I can watch my own back Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Riding with her on my lap 'cause niggas don't know how to act Just me and my strap Just me and my strap Sour Diesel by the pound and money coming by the stack I need it like that I need it like that On point 'cause niggas hate it when your shit is on track Just me and my strap Just me and my strap
"I Could Never Lose-Outro" is off of Nipsey Hussle The Great's 2009 "Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 3" mixtape.
R.I.P. legend.
Lyrics:
Pre-Chorus] Pride on the line Back to the wall Everything I got, I'm gon' give it all Only one shot, so I'm going hard Everything I got, I'm gon' give it all
[Chorus] Cause I can never I lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose
[Post-Chorus]
Nah, nah So if you want it then you gon' have it If you believe it then it's gonna happen And if you take it you ain't gotta ask it Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it) Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it) Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it) Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it)
[Bridge] She's been around and round the world She ain't found nobody like me Cause it ain't on me it's inside me She's been around and round the world She ain't found nobody like me Cause it ain't on me it's inside me
[Verse] What's the difference between me and you? See me, I got to win so I could never lose What's the difference between me and you? I'm number one, one, one, one, one What's the difference between me and you? See me, I got to win so I could never lose What's the difference between me and you? I'm number one, one, one, one, one
[Pre-Chorus] Pride on the line Back to the wall Everything I got, I'm gon' give it all Only one shot, so I'm going hard Everything I got, I'm gon' give it all
[Chorus] Cause I can never I lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose
[Post-Chorus]
Nah, nah So if you want it then you gon' have it If you believe it then it's gon' happen And if you take it you ain't gotta ask it Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it) Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it) Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it) Just if you do it, be the best at it (At it)
[Bridge] She's been around and round the world She ain't found nobody like me Cause it ain't on me it's inside me She's been around and round the world She ain't found nobody like me Cause it ain't on me it's inside me
[Verse] What's the difference between me and you? See me, I got to win so I could never lose What's the difference between me and you? I'm number one, one, one, one, one What's the difference between me and you? See me, I got to win so I could never lose What's the difference between me and you? I'm number one, one, one, one, one
[Pre-Chorus] Pride on the line Back to the wall Everything I got, I'm gon' give it all Only one shot, so I'm going hard Everything I got, I'm gon' give it all
[Chorus] Cause I can never I lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose I can never lose I can I can never lose
The means by which people stays shrouded in what is deem to be fresh in under served communities speaks to the high regard in which we hold fashion. Over Benny the butcher’s instrumental “who are you” Kevlar & DoSe explores the idea of what it really means to be fresh.
Rochester, New York super producer Kidd Called Quest and emcee Azariah, together known as Young, Black And Gifted team up with Jae Hussle for their latest single titled "The Oath."