Thursday 2 April 2015

Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta (Video)

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Kendrick Lamar

After premiering his new video for "King Kunta" last night in Times Square, Kendrick Lamar releases his West Coast drenched visuals for the world to see. Director X takes it back to Compton for one of maybe two tracks on the album "To Pimp A Butterfly" that could rock a dancefloor. 

The album is available now everywhere. Check the video below.


Tuesday 24 March 2015

The Beat Bang Theory: Episode 1 with Lord Finesse (Video)

Finesse


Legendary producer, DJ, emcee and core member of D.I.T.C., Lord Finesse is the first guest on Dubspot's "The Beat Bang Theory". Finesse talks to Dubspot instuctor Shareef Islam about sampling vinyl, his preferred equipment to build his music with and also demonstrates with Ableton briefly.


Thursday 5 March 2015

Not Afraid: The Shady Records Story (Video)

Eminem
Eminem

Complex produced a short documentary on the start of Eminem and Paul Rosenberg's Shady Records and its evolution over the last 15 years. A number of artists who are on the label and got their start there talk about the impact Shady had on their careers and lives.

Dr. Dre, Royce Da 5'9, 50 Cent Mr. Porter more are featured. Watch the video below.



Tuesday 3 March 2015

DRS - The View ft. LSB & Tyler Daley (Video)

DRS
DRS

After releasing what can only be described as musical liquid yesterday, DRS drops the visuals to his second single from the upcoming "Mid Mic Crisis" LP. With fluidic production from LSB and the always smooth vocals from Tyler Daley, this track only adds to the anticipation for the new album.

Visuals are directed by Joe Gavin.

Watch the video below and be sure to check/buy the full version on Bandcamp or iTunes. Vinyl is also available through Soul:R.


Friday 27 February 2015

Fashawn - The Ecology Documentary (Video)

Fash
Fashawn

On the heels of his sophomore album "The Ecology", Mass Appeal present this documentary of the same name. The piece takes a look at hs origins in Fresno, California and talks to his family, friends and mentors growing up as well as those he works with to this day including Evidence and Exile.

Watch the documentary below. The new album is available now.

Also, check his video for "Guess Who's Back" here if you missed it.

Action Bronson - Actin Crazy (Video)

Actin

Ha! I like this video. Bronsolino drops his latest visuals from the upcoming album with "Actin Crazy". For all you Drake stans, the track was produced by 40. Look for the new album "Mr. Wonderful" on March 24th.

Thursday 19 February 2015

Kobe Bryant - The Interview (Video)

Kobe

Whether you love him or hate him, there's no denying the giant impression Kobe Bryant has left on the world of basketball. Ahmad Rashad sat down with the multiple championship and award winning player in his most candid interview for years.

Props to Yardie for the upload.

The Catch Up: D'Angelo and The Vanguard on Saturday Night Live (Video)

D and V

After witnessing what I can only describe as one of the best shows I've ever been to last night, I had to share these videos from a few weeks ago. Not sure why I didn't post them then but watching D'Angelo and his band The Vanguard live made me want to share his appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Watch the stunning performances of  "Really Love" and "The Charade" below.


Magnum Opus: The Making of LL Cool J's Rock The Bells (Video)

LL

Complex return with a new episode of their series "Magnum Opus". This time they look at the making of LL Cool J's classic record "Rock The Bells". Russell Simmons, Rick Rubin, DMC and others share their memories as well as LL Cool J himself.

Watch the video below.

Thursday 12 February 2015

Slum Village, Ski Beatz, M-1 and Camp Lo Remember J Dilla (Video)

Jay Dee

This past weekend in Miami where Dilla Day was being held, WatchLOUD caught up with a few artists and asked for their first impressions of Jay Dee. M-1 of dead prez, Ski Beatz, Camp Lo and Slum Village shared their memories.

Joey Bada$$ - Like Me (Video)

Joey

Joey Bada$$ continues his visual run in support of his album "B4.Da.SS" with the new video "Like Me". BJ The Chicago Kid adds vocals over the laid back J Dilla beat. The Roots add a little live percussion to the mix too.





Tuesday 10 February 2015

Fashawn - Guess Who's Back (Video)

Fash

In the run up to the release of his sophomore album "The Ecology", Fashawn shares the new video to his single "Guess Who's Back". Produced by Beewirks, this will sit next to tracks featuring Nas, BJ The Chicago Kid, Busta Rhymes, Dom Kennedy,  Aloe Blacc and many more. A selection of producers on the project include The Alchemist, DJ Khalil and frequent collaborator Exile.

Look for the album on the 24th of February on Mass Appeal. Check the video beneath.

Kenn Starr - Say Goodbye (Video)

Kenn Starr

Mello Music Group continue to drop the dope releases. This time with "Square One" from Kenn Starr. This is the long awaited follow up to 2006's "Starr Status".

The first visual to the album is for the Black Milk produced track "Say Goodbye".

Watch the video below and check out the album available now through Mello Music Group.

Sunday 8 February 2015

Spike Lee's 1st Lil' Joint -" Ray Allen/AKA Jesus Shuttlesworth"


ESPN Films' 30 For 30 series presents the first Lil' Joint from director Spike Lee, "Ray Allen/AKA Jesus Shuttlesworth".

In this short film, Spike revisits his seminal basketball movie "He Got Game" with talk of a possible sequel and chats to Ray Allen, who was the star of the film, along with other players about the recent introduction of nicknamed jerseys.


Wednesday 12 November 2014

Apollo Brown x Ras Kass - How To Kill God (Video)

Ras

Apollo Brown and Ras Kass return with another visual from their collaborative album "Blasphemy". The second track to be lifted from the project is "How To Kill God". The title of the song isn't as bad as it sounds. On the contrary.

Mello Music Group:

"It's tearing down all the false imagery and ideologies people have put in the name of God - it's aimed at people who don't listen, search or study, but instead blindly follow..."