In this entry of our Poptimism series, strange emcee Alex Ludovico tells a story about his current situation to himself five-years-ago.
Ned Kelly is a notorious Australian gangster considered a cold-blooded killer and is symbolic in Australia for political resistance. Think Scarface, but with a purpose. Grace Kelly is an iconic American actress that is known as much for her poise as her monologues. “I use to be obsessed with Grace Kelly. When I get married, I want to dress like her. She’s so gracefully chic. […] if i was a diva, I want to be that diva without the diamonds.” Iggy Azalea spiels about Ned Kelly over lushing about how much she misses meat-pies from her hometown of, Australia, and easily changes subjects to her love of Grace Kelly.
“White Jesus” is a Slumerican presented film that is directed by rapper YelaWolf. Although the video has been out for a few weeks it caught my eye when a friend of mine kept repeating the phrase “White Jesus.” Instead of dismissing it as his typical blasphemous rants, I decided to check it out. The Swinsky film features a cameo from Yelawolf and some crazy acid trippy scenes. Watch it here.
A. Ware gives Tyler The Creator’s ‘Yonkers’ a new take and brings Young Lyxx along for the ride. The two emcees trade lyrical barbs ripe with witty wordplay that’d make Yeezy blush. XXL needs to take note for next year’s list. The Chicago born, Atlanta based emcee is set to release his upcoming album Lady Heroin. Listen and download the track below.
Atlanta natives, Raye Rich and First of FKi, are the latest rap artists bridging the gap between the mainstream and the indie internet culture that's going on in music right now.
CLICK FOR MOREDonnis' debut single "Gone" is part Kanye on the autotuned out hook and part T.I. on the verses. Listen and download "Gone" now.
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Art Nouveau Magazine extended fam Carmine, has just dropped a new mixtape entitled “Yours Truly.” The Texas based rapper proves his skills only get better with time on tracks like “Murdering Sheep” and “Yours Truly” which can be described only as simply lyrical. Download Carmine’s “Yours Truly” below.
Download: Carmine – Yours Truly (Mixtape)
Check out this dope video presented by Nike Sportswear featuring Mos Def, Black Thought and Eminem going in on their verses. CLICK FOR MORE
Lil’ Wayne may be a Grammy Winner, number one on the Billboard Hot 100 this week and apparently very fertile, but as of today he adds prison to his many accomplishments.
