Bumpy Knuckles has spat fire over many a classic DJ Premier beat over the years, but its nice to hear him rap over the work of other producers too, especially when its one as dope as Oddisee. Unearthed from Bumpy’s own archives, The Fire’s Getting High also happens to feature one of the greatest of all time, Big Daddy Kane.
Category: Beats
DJ EFN – ‘Crazy Dope’ feat. Sean Price, Murda Mook, Milk Dee
We’ve been singing the praises of the Another Time album from DJ EFN since the singles starting dropping many weeks ago. Latest single Crazy Dope lives up to its name, and features guest spots from Sean Price and Milk Dee. Listen below, and go cop the album.
Apathy – ‘How to Breathe Underwater’
Apathy is truly one of the hardest-working rappers in the game, and this year is set to drop no less than three new projects. First up will be the Weekend at The Cape EP, and you can watch the video for single How to Breathe Underwater below.
Dr Dre Interview with Big Boy
Dr Dre interviews are rare as fuck, so this recent appearance on Big Boy’s radio show is worth a listen. Dre breaks down how Nuthin’ But A G Thang came about, how NWA was formed, and how he managed to make peace with Eazy-E just before he died. Watch the master in session below.
Your Old Droog – ‘Mule Juice’
Your Old Droog has graced us with a short video of him performing Mule Juice, from he recent Kinison EP. It was recorded on the road while Droog is on tour with PRhyme, and you can watch the drama unfold below.
L’Orange & Jeremiah Jae – ‘Ice Obsidian’
Producer L’Orange has been pumping out some incredible beats for Mello Music Group, and maintains the quality with new track Ice Obsidian featuring Jeremiah Jae. It’s taken from their The Night a Took Us In Like Family album, and you can watch the video below.
Run The Jewels – ‘Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck)’
Just when you thought the Run The Jewels hype was starting to die down, they’ve gone and released an incredible video for Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck), featuring Zach de la Rocha. It’s a powerful piece, and you can watch it below.
Creature – ‘Rollercoaster’ feat. Homeboy Sandman
Creature has dropped another track from the upcoming Torn Together album, and this time is joined by Stones Throw artist Homeboy Sandman. Its a fast-paced joint, with some of those insightful lyrics that have seen Sandman get mad critical acclaim in recent months, albeit this time a little more laid back.
Action Bronson & Earl Sweatshirt – ‘Warlord Leather’
Its been a huge week so far for Action Bronson and Earl Sweatshirt, with both dropping their new albums; Mr Wonderful and I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside respectively. They’ve now joined forces for new track Warlord Leather, produced by Alchemist.
Chuuwee – ‘Meadowview Morning’
Emcee Chuuwee from Sacramento has been making some noise recently, and now brings us a video for track Meadowview Morning, taken from his album The South Sac Mack. The beat is from JR&PH7, and you can watch below.