Posts Tagged ‘Killer Mike’

New Video: “Reagan” x Killer Mike

Posted: October 3, 2012 in Hip Hop, New Video
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I leave you with four words/I’m glad Reagan’s dead

Audio Gumbo favorite Killer Mike has done it again.  On the cusp of the presidential debate night, the visuals for R.A.P Music’s most politically charged and conspiratorial track “Reagan” were released.  In the same vein as the song, the video is sharp with scathing commentary and dark symbolism.  Personally, I think “Reagan” is one of Mike’s best.  He’s incredibly insightful with a dead-on delivery.  I’ll tell you again, if you don’t have R.A.P. Music, what the fuck are you waiting for??

Mixtape: Attack the Block x Talib Kweli

Posted: September 6, 2012 in Hip Hop, Mixtape
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Everybody’s favorite “conscious” rapper returns with a little gift to whet your appetite before the release of Prisoner of Conscious.  Talib Kweli joined forces with producer Z-Trip and Attack the Block is the result.  With so many repeat-worthy tracks, it’s hard to narrow down the highlights of the mixtape.  Guests include Black Thought, Styles P, Killer Mike, Mac Miller, Corey Mo, Ab-Soul, John Forte, Skyzoo, Das Racist, Lil Wayne, Jessica Care Moore and quite a few more.  Hopefully, POC with prove to be just as diverse.

Download here (courtesy of TSS)

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Mixtape: 517 W Queen Tape x Thurz

Posted: September 5, 2012 in Hip Hop, Mixtape
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L.A.-bred MC Thurz has been teasing us with singles from his new mixtape 517 W Queen Tape for a few weeks now.  At last, the final project has dropped and it’s well worth the wait.  This new tape is just the precursor to Blood on the Canvas, the follow-up to the finely crafted L.A. Riot.  517 has a more upbeat vibe but still maintains Thurz’s penchant for that ”keep it 100″ flow.  Guests include BJ the Chicago Kid, my dude Killer Mike, Aleon Craft, Johnny Polygon, Rich Kidd, Rocki Evans, and Tuki Carter.

Download mixtape here.

New Video: “Untitled” x Killer Mike ft. Scar (dir. by Benjamin Dickinson)

Posted: August 23, 2012 in Hip Hop, New Video, Underground
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I know what y’all are thinking: “Damn, girl!  Another Killer Mike post??  You on the payroll or somethin??”  It’s not my fault.  Really.  If the man wasn’t dropping such prolific gems all over the place, his presence would be much more scarce around these parts.  But he done done it again.  From R.A.P. Music, one of the best albums of 2012, Killer Mike goes straight art history major in his new video “Untitled,” directed by Benjamin Dickinson.  It’s only fitting, considering the rich, historical subjects mentioned throughout the track.  Visually impressive, the images possess a haunting quality while commanding respect and acknowledgement.  Check it out below.

 

Watch This: Killer Mike Interviews With Montreality

Posted: August 16, 2012 in ATL Love, Hip Hop
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If I had to use one word to describe Killer Mike, it would be consistent.  Consistently himself, consistently honest, consistently trill.  This latest interview with Montreality will attest to that description.  Mike Bigga speaks expressively about everything from James Baldwin’s influence to summer jobs he held has a teen to his favorite superhero to the legacy he’d like to leave.  So get to know Killa Kill a little better.  He’s cool as hell.

Music Event: Killer Mike @ The Masquerade (Into The Wild Tour – Atlanta)

Posted: June 21, 2012 in ATL Love, Hip Hop, Music Event, Review, Underground
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Tuesday night one of Atlanta’s hometown heroes blessed The Masquerade with his ghetto gospel.  Killer Mike shut shit down gloriously.  Appropriately so, the Into The Wild Tour kicked off in Atlanta and featured performances from Despot and Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, as well as producer/rapper El-P.  But for me, that night was all about Mike Bigga; he made me “hip hop happy” (word to my dude blctxt for that one!) with his performance.  When I tell you this man has the energy of a cat 1/3 his size, you wouldn’t believe me until you witnessed him jump up over a speaker.  Mike performed most of his new album R.A.P. Music to a packed crowd, feeding off the frenzied energy like a hip hop zombie (too soon?).  He had suburban White kids chanting, “Fuck Reagan” and had way back supporters bouncing to “Kryptonite” like it was 2006.  And what’s “I’m On It” without Mr. Purple Ribbon himself?  Yep, Sir Lucious Leftfoot made an appearance that will surely be added to the Atlanta Hip Hop Archives.

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New Video: “Big Beast” x Killer Mike (feat. Bun B and T.I.) (dir. x Thomas C Bingham) (NSFW)

Posted: June 8, 2012 in ATL Love, Hip Hop, New Video, Underground
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I’ve been gone for a minute but this video right here?? Shit ignited a fire that needed to burn. Killer Mike’s video to his single “Big Beast” from his new album R.A.P. Music is just that…a fuckin’ monster. Director Thomas C. Bingham took the Tarintino route–gore, violence, gangstas, titties, and bad ass attitudes. It is impactful as it is entertaining. The cinematic perspective is one that has long been devoid in the realm of hip hop videos. As Killer Mike so eloquently stated, “I don’t make dance music, this is R-A-P/opposite of that sucka shit that they play on t.v.” And unless there are insurmountable edits, don’t even worry ’bout it hitting BET anytime soon. But feel free to check it out under the cut…

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New Joint: “Big Beast” x Killer Mike (feat. Bun B, T.I. and Trouble) (prod. x El-P)

Posted: February 14, 2012 in ATL Love, Hip Hop, New Joint, Uncategorized, Underground
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Shawty.  This shit is soooo nasty.  One of those tracks that belongs in your ride.  For real.  Your computer speakers won’t even truly do this track justice.

Everything about this joint knocks so hard.  As usual, Killer Mike does not disappoint.  He combines his monstrous, hard-hitting lyricism with El-P’s extraterrestrial bass to create just a piece of the eagerly awaited collaboration R.A.P. (Rebellious African People) Music (yes, the title is dope as fuck).  Mike enlisted kings of the South, Bun B and T.I., which gives this track crazy credibility.  Oh, and don’t sleep on that artwork, either–from fellow ATLien Fahamou.

R.A.P. (Rebellious African People) Music drops on May 15.  Pow muhfucka!

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