[embedded content]Subscribe to TheBoombox on Veteran guitarist Bootsy Collins is getting funky on his new single, “Hot Saucer.” The song is from his upcoming album, World Wide Funk. On the song, the Funkadelic bassist teams up with Musiq Soulchild and Big Daddy Kane to serenade the ladies with their sexy wordplays. The food-as-sex metaphors get […]
Outside of his multi-platinum group Cypress Hill and leadership within Soul Assassins, DJ Muggs has released a series of celebrated collaborative albums. Most notably, the Queens, New York-born, Los Angeles, California-based producer made 2005’s chess-inspired Grandmasters with Wu-Tang Clan co-founder GZA. He has followed with albums from Planet Asia (Cali Agents, Durag Dynasty), Ill Bill […]
Soundcloud It looks like Keak da Sneak is ready to get hyphy again following his near fatal shooting back in August. The Bay Area legend returns with a new single called “Ima Keep It Goin’” featuring fellow Yay Area MC E-40. The song is from is upcoming project, Withdrawal. Produced by The Mekanix, the song […]
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their stellar album, Below the Heavens, Blu & Exile are planning to release a companion piece, In the Beginning: Before the Heavens, featuring unreleased material that didn’t make the original 2007 recording. On Friday (Oct. 13), the West Coast duo released “On the Radio,” a joint they found dusting […]
Chris Brown is ready to drop his long-awaited album Heartbreak on a Full Moon. On Thursday (Oct. 12), Breezy’s new song “High End” surfaced online. The track features rap cameos from Future and Young Thug. On the trap music-inspired banger, the trio rap about their high-end lifestyles. “I’m on a high end (I’m on a […]
Jamla Records, LLC To rabid hip-hop fans, Rapsody isn’t exactly a new name, but she’s probably an underappreciated one. For all of the dense lyricism she showcased on projects like Return of the B-Girl, Thank H.E.R. Now and She Got Game and on collaborations with rappers like Talib Kweli and Kendrick Lamar, the Jamla Records […]
Reach Records/Columbia Records In spite of occasional undertones that can be pegged as nihilistic and demonic in nature, hip-hop has always had an open conversation when it comes to religion and been tolerant of all forms of faith. One rapper who has embodied this relationship in a way few other artists have is Lecrae, who […]
After securing a deal with J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, EarthGang returns with their latest single, “Robots.” The quirky and creative track features the duo delivering a wide range of emotions over a computerize, trap music-influenced beat courtesy of producer AnonXmous. The song will appear on the rap duo’s new EP, Robots. “As far as the […]
Columbia Records It’s unfortunate that Juicy J’s name doesn’t pop up as often as it should when talking about hip-hop legends. The Three 6 Mafia front man basically birthed the trippy, trap vulgarity that is heard so predominantly in today’s rap landscape. Everyone from Wiz Khalifa to A$AP Mob has been inspired by Juicy J’s […]
UPDATE: Less than one day after Nelly was released from authorities in Auburn, Washington, the Rap superstar has broken his silence. Contrary to what numerous publications reported Saturday, the rapper/actor said that he was not charged with rape of any kind. He stated that he was released, without a bail requirement. Furthermore, Nelly asserts his […]
