Ras Kass is hoping to raise funds for the release of his Soul on Ice II project, a follow up to the 1996 classic. Its set to include this dope one, featuring guest bars from Bumpy Knuckles and Onyx.
A round-up of Phife Tributes
Today hip-hop lost one of its most loved icons, Phife Dawg. There will without doubt be many tributes over the coming days, but here’s a round up of some of the best we’ve heard and read so far.
Kendrick Lamar, getting a stadium full of fans to chant Phife’s name. Watch here.
Remembering Phife Dawg, by our Editor Ben Pedroche, posted on HHGA.
Snippets of an interview with Q-Tip, released by J. Period:
This new joint from Mac Miller – 5 Foot Assassin: Larry Fisherman Tribute:
Mixes from Hellee Hooper, DJ Yoda and Unkut:
Grand Killa Con – ‘We Are G.K.C.’
More weirdness from Grand Killa Con (Luke Sick and Brycon), taken from the new La Barranca album, which you can stream further down.
Shabaam Sahdeeq – ‘Fly Script’
The always-dope Shabaam Sahdeeq has a new album named Timeless: Of the Collection coming soon, including this headnodder, with a stellar beat from DJ Doom.
TNT – ‘Take Away The Lies’ feat. Alchemist & Evidence
The latest from the TNT project from Big Twinz and Twiz the Beatpro sees them team up with the Step Brothers themselves, Alchemist and Evidence. Dopeness ensues.
Oddisee – ‘Alwasta’
Oddisee is back with a new EP of goodness, released along with the announcement of a new album coming later in the year, plus a new instrumental projects and an extensive tour.
Aesop Rock – ‘Untouchable (AR Version)’
Aesop Rock slays the beat from Pusha T track Untouchable on this dope-as-fuck loose release. His new The Impossible Kid album arrives next month, and you know its going to be good.
Meyhem Lauren – ‘Garlic & Oil’ feat. Action Bronson
That anticipated new Piatto D’Oro album from Meyhem Lauren drops soon, and today with get another fine taste of what’s to come, with a track once again featuring his buddy and fellow foodie, Action Bronson.
Courteous L – ‘Yes Yes Yes’
The always-impressive Courteous L drops another fine joint, Yes Yes Yes.
Powerule – ‘Glorify N Praise’
Large Professor provides a dope beat for this new one Powerule, from the new comeback album, The Anomaly.