Spotlight: Kids These Days

This Chicago group defines their music as "Traphouse Rock." To me, it's less rock, and more dope. The band's  MC, Vic Mensa, spits fire verses while singers Macie Stewart and Liam Cunningham piece together great lyrics with soulful harmonies. These kids have a bright future.
Check out their "Hard Times EP." Kidsthesedaysband.com

Professor Lamar: Black History Facts

From rapgenious.com

Even though Black History Month’s relevance is debated by some Americans, the fact that the history is something to be acknowledged and honored is indisputable. Morgan Freeman says that Black History is American History, and therefore should not be considered for one month. In similar token, many rappers throw in Black History facts on a regular basis. The most popular rap historians are Rakim, KRS1, Nas, Lupe, Talib Kweli and Mos Def. But to shake it up a bit, we’re going to let the the new school get some teaching credentials this time.

Here are the Top 7 Black History Facts, as told by Kendrick Lamar. Also, peep a few lessons by famous guest lecturers at the end!

Chiddy Bang- Breakfast

Chiddy Bang's debut album drops in the US on Feb. 28, worldwide on March 5. "By Your Side" isn't on the album, sadly.

Edit: Chiddy Bang released the album hours after this post on the 20th, 8 days early.

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Mixtape: Raw Elementz- Music from the Sole

This 19 year old rapper from Dallas brings serious lyricism to match his serious sneaker wardrobe.

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Check out "My Book of Rhymes," and "Radio Raheem," although most of the tracks are dope.

Speaking of Dope Tracks

Asher Roth's mixtape is surprisingly fresh, considering the image Roth initially emanated. His work is no longer frat-rap crap, it's just good hip-hop. Also, Chuck Inglish did work on some of these beats.