Peace & Love: Gold Gang Does Europe [Video]

Trinidad James and crew go overseas to join Wiz Khalifa on the Europe leg of their summer tour. Here is the 2 part behind the scenes footage of the experience.

Fly Kix: Rise of the Independents

Fly Kix had the opportunity to be part of Fila's documentary "Rise of the Independents." Take a look as Osose Ebadan, the buyer for Fly Kix, speaks on the original plan of the store and the marriage between Fila and Atlanta.

Guyana Gold by Money Makin Nique

There is this common misconception that Atlanta only produces trap music or one and done acts. Even though there are several examples that Atlanta's music culture is diverse, it still tends to fall into that stereotype. Well, I have another artist to throw you off that way of thinking. We have here, Money Makin Nique, The Lion King, The Roughneck. Nique's latest project is entitled Guyana Gold. He tells the story of how Atlanta is synonymous with the biblical city of Babylon. The story of how the city is doomed while at the same time it thrives. If you live or frequent Atlanta, you know exactly what he is saying. Guyana Gold gives listeners a full length project to indulge in, something Nique's previous project didn't. You get to pull back the layers as he navigates through the city he calls Babylon. Check it out for yourself: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/24365/money-makin-nique-guyana-gold.html

Vice Haus Deluxe

ForteBowie is back. Vice Haus was originally released in February as an EP. Forte now has revisited the project and juiced it up to the point of what it should have been in the first place. Vice Haus Deluxe takes you on reminiscent road, but yet still gives you a forward sound. Atlanta hip hop has gone away from its Organized Noise roots, but Forte is in the driver seat of bringing you back to that era. He's a genre-bender, he refuses to be categorized in a sub-genre or even labeled as certain type of performer. Refuses! Definitely something to appreciate. Several notable tracks on the project, but "Ready for the World" and "Ain't Shit" get my top nods. I'm ready to see what Forte does with this project, and hope the best for him. It deserves a listen in its entirety.

Download Here: http://www.datpiff.com/ForteBowie-Vice-Haus-Deluxe-mixtape.530394.html

ForteBowie - Gucci Mayne [Video]

ForteBowie finally releases his breakthrough visual off his Vice Haus project. It's a good one, take a peep.

10pc Mild by Trinidad Jame$

It's a year later, a certified gold single later, and Trinidad drops another project for the world to absorb. How is it? You be the judge. All he asks for is one listen. Download Here http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/23500/trinidad-james-10-pc-mild.html

Over/Under by Pitchfork w/ Trinidad James

Jame$ shows his personality with a few random questions from Pitchfork.

ASAP Rocky - Anti-Red Lips

You've probably heard by now about Asap Rocky's dislike of red lipstick on dark skin black women. Well, I'm here to back him up on this but he said it all wrong. Red lipstick looks bad on women period. It's not a matter of race, complexion, creed or whatever, red lips just look bad. I personally think red lipstick looks bad on 99.5% of women. Why do you want to look like a baboon's ass? SMH. Anyway, Rocky would've avoided most of the backlash if we would've just said that red lipstick looks bad on all women. Matter of fact it would've made my campaign a lot easier against these silly red lips you women feel the need to wear if he would've just relayed the message properly. Below is the excerpt from The Coveteur in which Rocky made his comments.

 

On girls wearing makeup: "But you girls don’t understand how much you mess up your skin. You can’t help it, but make-up is the worst thing you can do to your skin. I love girls natural, but I don’t mind make-up. There’s nothing wrong with it, there’s really nothing wrong with it. See, guys like us we just like—well me, I only speak for myself, but guys like me, I’m used to normal. I’m used to real. Like yeah, your shit is going to stink, you’re real, you know? You piss, you bleed, you laugh, you cry—you’re human. So makeup is just like an artificial expression if you ask me. When it’s time to get all dazzled up or you’re going out, then fine. I like red lips, it’s fine. I’m going to be real, though: it’s bad for making out, because it gets on the guys." - As told to The Coveteur by A$AP Rocky

Trinidad James - Females Welcomed [Video]

Just in case you haven't caught it yet. I know the blue devils are part of the Trinidad Carnival, but I wish he woulda left them out of the video. Sends the wrong message.

 

Spree Wilson - Right One, Wrong Time [Video]

Here is the visual to one of my favorite songs in recent months. The video accurately depicts the essence of the song. The blending of classic Atlanta bass with Spree's style just feels right. Other than the horrid red lipstick the women are wearing, the video is nice. Take a peep.

ForteBowie - Vice Haus

If you look back through the pages of this blog you'll see this guy's name mentioned several times. ForteBowie is one of my favorite artists, period. His versatility is unmatched by most artists today. Forte finally has released a new project entitled VICE HAUS. It's been a year and half since "Something About Bowie" dropped and he surely didn't disappoint. Vice Haus takes you through the frame of mind of a twenty-something trying to figure out his life. The 7-track EP (which is really like 10 songs) is completely produced by Forte himself and has one feature which is Miloh Smith on M.O.B. The dope part about Forte is he always comes at you from a different perspective not normally explored by his peers. I like to call his brand of music "tastefully ratchet"...It sounds so good, but the subject matter might still be lowbrow, but his spin on it then bumps it back up a notch. Can't beat it. "Gucci Mane" is the lead single of this project. Check out the tape. Catch Forte on the Don't Be Safe Tour with Trinidad James.

 

Download Here: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20918/fortebowie-vice-haus-ep.html

Cyhi The Prynce - Kick Back [Video]

Cyhi keeps the movie going!!! It's getting interesting. Take a look

ForteBowie - Gucci Mane

FORTE!!! I'm so happy he's getting more shine on his talent. I generally love whatever he graces, and this new track isn't any different. Forte has mastered the craft of what I like to call "Tastefully Ratchet". Gucci Mane is the perfect track to illustrate just that. This track is the lead single off Forte's new project entitled Vice Haus. Take a listen. If you're new to him and like what you hear, go back and scroll through his catalog. Hit Play!

Migos - Bando [Video]

Live from the Underbelly of Atlanta! This might be this summer's hood anthem in Atlanta. These dudes go by the name "Migos" and they are from North Atlanta somewhere. Haven't figured exactly where yet. Regardless of how horrible the video is this song has the potential to catch like wildfire. Let's see what they do with their opportunity. Enjoy the video.


 

The Return of the Gold Chronicles

Since Trinidad James ascension to fame, the Gold Chronicles Series has been on pause. Well here's the trailer to the return. Looks promising.

 

Trinidad Jame$ - $outh$ide (feat. ForteBowie) [Video]

The newest visual from the leader of the Gold Gang featuring the talented ForteBowie is now here. Southside was directed by Decatur Dan and shot on set at JPauls, a nightclub in Riverdale. The video has cameos from Big Boi and Ali of Travis Porter. Southside is the last song on Don't Be S.A.F.E. Check out the project if you haven't done so already.

Cyhi The Prynce - Far Removed [Video]

Cyhi recently released the continuation of the Favorite Things video. Far Removed picks up after they return from the lick...This can get interesting...

Fatman Key - She Love Me [Video]

Key of Two9 latest single "She Love Me" now has a video.  It took me a minute to like this song, but I bump it regularly now. He's been grinding for awhile now and his time is soon. Check out his previous project entitled "Mothers are to Blame." Watch and enjoy

Spree Wilson - Right One, Wrong Time

Here's a track I'm currently feeling...Spree Wilson hops in the time machine and takes us back to 1996 with this ode to Atlanta bass music. I love that era of music so it's only right that I'd love Spree's track. Hit the play button and enjoy.

Caught in Raunchy: Cyhi The Prynce [Video]

Cyhi has an ill concept that he's bringing to life. The first video of that concept is called "Favorite Things." During the clip you can see Cyhi dressed in the Camo Vulture Life tee. Peep the video, it's dope.

NYC Recap Pt. 2: Trinidad James

When James came to NYC...
More footage of the trip that stamped Jame$ as a problem.