Banger! Kanye spazzed on this beat, it's a Beastie Boys "Intergalactic" sounding post "Yeezus" cut, it's f'n nuts. Pusha goes in on a "Control" inspired track, where Push does his thing keeping him in that top tier of hip hop. "King Push" coming I don't know when, but the unexpected release of "Lunch Money" is a welcome surprise.
Marjorie Rene'e
25th Street, Norfolk, VA
Knife Party - Abandon Ship (Full Stream)
The Australian duo leaked their album "Abandon Ship" a couple weeks before it's drop date and it's now available on iTunes and Soundcloud. The debut studio album is high energy from start to finish, you can probably press play at the beginning and it's a festival ready set all cued up.
Kaity Collins X Hamilton Perkins Collection
Hamilton Perkins Collection, Norfolk, VA
Hair/MUA: Kara Kight
Stylist: Christie Marcelo
Assist: Ryan J. Molina
BIA - Chain Swang ft. Pharrell and Fam-Lay
We have the newest signee to Pharrell's i am OTHER label, female rapper BIA representing Boston. She enlists some VA help on her newest release "Chain Swang", a Pharrell produced track where we get to hear Skateboard P rap, which I prefer, and a verse from Fam-Lay, which is always good to hear the Nofolk native. Off of her #CHOLASEASON mixtape, hopefully we hear more good things from her in the future. I'm digging the Snapchat cover art too.
Nickelus F - Richmond
I've always followed Nick Fury ever since 106 and Park, plus the homie is representing that 2 up 2 down! Nickelus is back with a release from his upcoming album "Triflin". "Richmond" is a self produced ode to his city. Nick goes back and forth between flows throughout the entire song, from singing to straight fire to a little bit of Migos flow on the back end. Richmond should be proud, dope anthem.
Eminem - Detroit vs. Everybody ft. Royce Da 5'9", Big Sean, Dej Loaf and Trick Trick
No words. This is just dope. After dropping a 20 minute Shady cypher online this past week, which was absolutely nuts, Eminem assembles old rap and new rap featuring the best of Detroit on a 6 minute straight banger of straight hip hop. No gimmicks, no dances, just straight up Detroit hip hop. Shady XV drops November 24th.
Kat Fritz
HGI VB Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA
MUA: Christie Marcelo