Children of the Sun x Vic Mensa (Prod. by Thelonius Martin)

This morning, SaveMoney's Vic Mensa dropped some unreleased shit, from 2010… and it's one of the nicest songs I've heard in a minute. Pure audio dope in the form of hip-hop. This is just one example of how talented this kid really is. He's fresh off the release of his Innanetape and is showing no signs of slowing down. Watch out for this kid in 2014, I have a feeling he'll end up being an XXL freshman alongside his close homie Chance the Rapper. For now, check out the new track below, and shout out to Thelonius Martin on the beat, who is a producer y'all should keep your eye on as well.

 

Chance the Rapper Perform A New Song in Chicago

Chano decided to preview some new songs in Chi-town for some of his fans. Check out the heat below.

Cobe Obeah x The hunger (Strawberries) (Prod. by Madlib)

Cobe Obeah returns to release a new track called The Hunger(Strawberries), and damn… first off, some buttery smooth production from Madlib, and Obeah goes the fuckkkkk in on some real shit. Some pure dopeness right here, and the Erykah Badu sample just adds to the waviness of this track.

"Known as a Sun God but I'm Gods son."

Jarred AG x False Gods f. YC The Cynic (Prod. by Smoko Ono)

Today, I was put on another Chicago MC today by the name of Jarred AG. On this track he links up with YC the Cynic and producer Smoko Ono. False Gods features some real nice production and some ill flows, as well as a dope concept. This one is real cool, peep the jam below.

Cormega x Honorable f. Raekwon

Mega and the Chef link up on this one called Honorable. Some dope shit from some vet's. Peep game below.

Malik Ferraud x Feel Me (Prod. by DJ Black Diamond)

Malik Ferraud returns with a new single off his upcoming LP. This one is called Feel Me produced by DJ Black Diamond. Be on the lookout for his upcoming project soon, but for now check out this new track.

Blended Babies x See the World f. Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish (Music Video)

Blended Babies releases the visuals to the first track which started the journey of their new label. This one features guest verses from frequent collaborators Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish. This is honestly one of my favorite videos of the year with a super dope track to go along with. Check out the video below.

Is Cannabis Weed Oil A Miracle Drug? via Truth Theory

"This short documentary, Luke Rudkowski investigates medical cannabis oil use in Holland and the laws surrounding it. This video contains interviews with medical cannabis oil patients, a look into a manufacturer of cannabis oil and an exclusive interview with the 1st coffee shop owner in Holland the Pot Father."

YG Hootie x 2 Presidents f. Kendrick Lamar

YG Hootie links up Kendrick Lamar on this dope ass cut. K-Dot goes in first and annihilates this crazy beat, and leaves the last half of the track to Hootie. Never heard of this dude, but this is a huge track. Peep the work below.

Joey Bada$$ x Two Lips (Prod. by J Dilla)

Recently, Joey Bada$$ linked up with Akomplice and the J Dilla Foundation and blesses us with this new track over an unreleased J Dilla instrumental. This is some heat rock, don't sleep on this one. RIP J Dilla.

Adrian Lau x Small Vacation (Prod. by Harry Fraud) (Music Video)

Today, Harry Fraud links up with the Surfschool's newest MC Adrian Lau on this track called Small Vacation. We also get some dope-trippy visuals to go along with it. Check out the video below.

15 things we need to stop doing to ourself via Collective Evolution

Today I came across an article called "15 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself" on the Collective Evolution website. This goes along the lines of being conscious of your self-talk among other things. Good read for anyone who wants to improve your mental health or anyone interested in the subject. 

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/10/16/15-things-we-need-to-stop-doing/

Rey Resurreccion x Jam Session Ep. 2 f. Gyrefunk (Video)

Rey Resurreccion drops off another Jam session video, this one featuring his close friend Gyrefunk. Some super dope-chill shit. Check out the video below.

Naledge x Amnesia f. Willie the Kid & The Brainfly EP

Chicago MC Naledge links up with Willie the Kid on this M-Stacks produced track off called Amnesia. Brain Power 2 comes out on January 5th. I also enjoyed this collab so much, I wanted to post their project I just came across called the Brainfly EP. SO be on the on lookout for Naledge's upcoming project and in the meanwhile get familiar with the Brainfly EP.

Fukushima--beyond urgent article via Live Leak

Today, I came across another article mentioning the disastrous consequences of the Fukushima radiation leak. This is something that I feel is being swept under the rug a bit, and shouldn't be so I wanted to repost this article so anyone interested could read up on it. Follow the link below.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=040_1384817880#T2vhWiSjPUbGQGUJ.01

The Underachievers x Leopard Shepherd (Music Video)

Beast Coast affiliated The Underachievers revisit their debut project Indigoism to give us the visuals for their track Leopard Shepherd. This one features the guys chillin on the streets of Paris spittin game. Check out the video below.

Eminem x Rap God (Prod. by Rick Rubin) (Music Video)

You may hate or love the new Eminem album the Marshall Mathers LP 2, but regardless of that you can't deny that Em is still one of the illest MC's to ever touch a pen and pad. And his pen game does not disappoint at all on this one titled Rap God. The video is also one of the craziest visuals I've seen all year, as Em takes you on a roller coaster ride of a track. Check out the cinematics below.

Isaiah Rashad x Ronnie Drake f. SZA (Music Video)

New TDE member Isaiah Rashad drops the visuals to his track Ronnie Drake featuring fellow TDE member SZA. Rashad is gettin ready to release his debut effort with TDE next month and I have a feeling that's where all of these previously uploaded tracks will be fallin. Check out the visuals until we get the full project below.

Add-2 x Khrysis - Between Heaven & Hell (Mixtape Download / Stream)

A few days ago, Jamla's newest Add-2 came together with Khrysis to bring us his EP Between Heaven & Hell. This one features 8 tracks of pure hip-hop. Jamla picked up a really talented artist in this kid. This project is just the beginning of his journey with Jamla but shows us that he has a lot of potential and a great story to add to their squad. Not to mention Khrysis killin' it on the production as always. This is a great listen, all the way through. So hit that download button or peep the project below!!

Using the I Ching – A Spiritual Guide via Higher Perspective

The Higher Perspective website is always postin' mind opening articles, and today's article from them is about one of the oldest Chinese classical texts. I felt like this was a really interesting article and wanted to pass on the information to anyone interested. This article features information and guidelines on how to use the I Ching as a spiritual guide. Really cool stuff here, follow the link below if you want to read the full article and shout out to Higher Perspective again.

http://altering-perspectives.com/2013/11/using-ching-spiritual-guide.html

Raekwon x A Rainy Day (Prod. by RoadzArt)

A few days ago Wu Tang's Raekwon dropped a new track called Rainy Day produced by RoadzArt. I  was really feelin this one, peep the Chef below.

 

KR x Dreams (Music Video)

Young up and coming MC Kr dropped a video to his track Dreams off of his latest I$olyfe 2. Peep the visuals below.

Naledge x Hole In My Soul f. Sulaiman

Yesterday, Chicago MC's Naledge & Sulaiman link up to give us their record Hole In My Soul. I'm not gonna lie this one has been on repeat since I heard it. Features really smooth production from M Stacks, and some very introspective bars from both rappers. Check out the track below and get ready for Naledge's upcoming project Brain Power 2.

Add-2 x Khrysis - Between Heaven and Hell cover art and tracklist & new single Club Church

Jamla affiliates Khrysis and Add-2 are dropping their collaborative project tomorrow, November 21st. Because of that, they released the cover art, track list and a single from the project. This one is called Club Church and is a very unique song concept thinking about the possibility of Heaven being a club. Very dope stuff right here. If I wasn't already anxious enough for the project, this one solidified it. Khrysis is a beast behind the boards and Add-2 seems to be a very fitting match for the Jamla family. Check out the track below and get ready for their project Between Heaven & Hell.

Mike G x Nesta

Odd Future affiliate Mike G dropped his tribute to Bob Marley in the form of his track Nesta. This song features Mike talkin' about keepin it real and true to yourself, in honor of the late great Mr. Marley. Check out the track below. One Love.

Ka x You Know Its About (Music Video)

New York MC KA dropped a video for his track You Know Its About. This video features black & white visuals of Ka chillin spittin' some grimy bars matched with some dark production. Check it out below.

Meditation Tested For Increased Focus and Memory Expansion

I came across this article today, (right after giving my final speech in my Communications class on Meditation) and felt that it was only right to repost this one onto the site. This is great piece on some of the benefits. If you want to read the full article, follow the link below. Shout out to Altering Perspectives!!


http://altering-perspectives.com/2013/11/meditation-tested-increased-focus-memory-expansion.html

Jeanleon x Fuschi Future (Prod. by Alexander Spit)

Local MC's from Tacoma, Washington Jeanleon link with Alexander spit to release this single called Fuchsia Future. Not sure if this is linked to any project but this one got a real cool vibe. Spit laced em with that heat too. Check out the jam below.

Chuuwee & Trizz x Fuckin' Great (Music Video)

Sac-Town representer Chuuwee and Trizz are gettin' ready to release their full length project Amerikkka's Most Blunted. And so, they decide to drop a dope high energy video as another single. This shit slaps, and showcases the boys talkin' they shit.

SZA x Ice. Moon Revisited f. Ab-Soul

TDE's new songstress SZA gets Ab-Soul on her dope track Ice.Moon. This one is right up Ab's alley as he references his past experiences in his lyrics that match the vibe of the song perfectly. Check out the collaboration below.

Nyck Caution, Dyemond Lewis & Dirty Sanchez x Pro Era Cakes 2

Yesterday, Nyck Caution, Dyemond Lewis and Dirty Sanchez released their remix to Drake's Poundcake. Now although this beat has been remixed a million times already, I like what PE did to it. Check out the remix below.

Step Brothers (Evidence & Alchemist) x Step Masters (Music Video)

Evidence and Alchemist are preppin' to release their collaborative album Lord Steppington, so its only right that they give us a taste of what it sounds like. The video features Ev and Alc trading bars back and forth, doing it how Step Brothers would.

Martin $ky x Polaroid (Prod. by Knxledge) (Music Video)

Yesterday Chicago MC Martin $ky gave us the visuals to his laid back track Polaroid off of his latest mixtape Time(less). This video features triply effects as $ky spits that real. Peep the dopiness below. 

PrezSport x Urban $treet Americana (Album Stream & Download)

El Prez and producer Jansport came together to release this 11-track album featuring Kooley High, MED and Glasses Malone. This is a really smooth collaboration, check out the stream below.

Nyck Caution x The End f. Danse Diamons

One of Pro Era's most slept on members Nyck Caution releases a new track featuring Danse Diamons. This one is called The End and I'm guessing will be featured on his upcoming project. This is hard-hitting cut produced by Chi-Beats.

Blended Babies x See the World ft. Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish

Production team the Blended Babies recently started a new label and released this as the first offering. A nasty track featuring Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish. See the World features some smooth work from all members of the collaboration, peep the work below.

 

Eddie B x Harry Fraud - Paper, Piff & Polos (Album Stream/Download)

Eddie B & Harry Fraud link up again to drop their Surfschool affiliated project Paper, Piff & Polo's. Harry Fraud produces some massive instrumentals for Eddie B to snap on as usual. Features from Smoke DZA, Mistah Fab and Sean P. Fraud is one of the illest upcoming producers, be on the look for more dopiness from the Surfschool.

4 Steps to Creating Your Own Path by Bruce Lee via Higher Perspective

Today I ran across a really dope article posted on the Higher Perspective website, featuring some words of wisdom from Bruce Lee. This article mentions his secrets to "Creating your own path". If your interested in reading the article follow the link below.

http://altering-perspectives.com/2013/11/4-steps-creating-path-bruce-lee.html

The Weeknd x Devil May Cry

The Weeknd releases his contribution to the new Hunger Games soundtrack called Devil May Cry produced by Rick Rubin. This one is said to be a joint that emulates the sound of a revolution, peep the dopeness below.



The Weeknd - Devil May Cry from Brandon Esteves on Vimeo.

Brian Fresco x Peace of Mind (Music Video)

SaveMoney's Brian Fresco releases visuals to one of the tracks off his latest project. This one is a joint called Peace of Mind, an introspective banger with some dope visuals. Check out the video below.

Aaron Cohen x Potential Fans (Mixtape Stream/Download)

So, I was 100% sleep mode on this dude Aaron Cohen, until I heard the first song on this project. This project has some absolutely insane production, and the dude spits. Stream the full project below and see what you think.

MoRuf x Fallen (Prod. by Melo-X)

New Jersey MC MoRuf comes together on this Melo-X produced joint to spit some of that real shit. Melo samples James Blake's Fallen, and puts a really dope spin on it. Check out the collab below.
I also attached the video of them in-studio talking about the making of the track.

Nipsey Hussle x 1 of 1 ft. BH (Music Video)

Speaking of Nipsey, he dropped some visuals from his mix tape Crenshaw. This one features Nip and BH in 1 of 1. Just Nip talking his shit. Check it out below.

OverDoz x These Niggas ft. Nipsey Hussle (Prod. by THC)

Ever since Overdoz, released their debut project I've been wanting more material from them. Well, yesterday they announced that their new project Boom is coming out and released this track featuring Nipsey Hussle. This one is produced by the homies THC, who stay killin shit. Check out the song below.

Bambu x My Potnas (Prod. by Rey Resurreccion) (Music Video)

California MC Bambu releases some visuals from his project Sun of  a Gun. The song of choice is My Potnas which features a cameo from Rey Reserreccion, who produced the track.

Fashawn x The Beginning (Prod. by Evidence)

Fashawn & Evidence link up on this new joint called The Beginning. The video is also co-directed by Evidence too. Peep the track below.

Alexander Spit x Dillinger (Album Stream / Download)

Alexander Spit just dropped his new album Dillinger. I'm not gonna lie, this is one of the most unique hip-hop projects I've heard in a minute, in that his beat selection is completely unorthodox and he's always on some other shit.. if that makes sense. Check out the trip of a project below.

Built To Fade x To Dust (Album Stream / Download)

Kno of the CunninLynguist's is one of my favorite hip-hop producers. Today, he and a few female vocalists and a band came together to release their debut album To Dust. From the single's that were previously released, I was really anticipating this release. From the intro, you can already tell this is going to be an epic album. And the fact that this is free is crazy. This is a must download for any instrumental hip-hop fans. Probably one of my favorite non hip-hop albums of the year, although there is a hip hop feature in the track with Nemo Achida. Check it out below.

Mick Jenkins x The Martyrs (Prod. by OnGaud)

Chicago MC Mick Jenkins drops his latest single off of his upcoming EP The Water(s). Martyrs features Micks insane flow and wordplay matched with OnGaud on the boards. This one's in heavy rotation at the moment. Check it out below.