SZA - "Sweet November" | New Music
There's not long to go now until SZA's new EP Z debuts next week, and smoothly boosting anticipation a delicious new song surfaces from the New Jersey residing TDE songstress.
"Sweet November" is a classy concoction to swoon over, drawing on the sounds of '70s soul for its dreamy soundbed as SZA huskily coos "Remember me for who I was, not who I am..." over the lush instrumentation of Marvin Gaye's "Mandota" [and crediting the late soul icon as 'producer']. Read more
SZA f/ Chance The Rapper - "Childs Play" | New Music
As we patiently await the April 8 release of her Z project, today brings us something new from SZA's eagerly anticipated opus in the form of the Chance The Rapper assisted "Childs Play".
Following on from the release of the captivating DJ Dahi produced "Babylon", the TDE signed New Jersey hailing songbird keeps the ethereal vibes going over the soundscape crafted by XXYYXX and Dae One, with the Chi-Town hailing emcee delivering an almost spoken word off-kilter vocal performance which perfectly compliments the song. Press play below...
Asaad feat. Ab Soul - “Alejandro Jodorowsky Flow” | New Music
It’s been a little while since we last heard from Asaad after his premeditated departure last year. However, the belated return is now upon us as the Philadelphia rapper drops off his latest track “Alejandro Jodorowsky Flow." Read more
Isaiah Rashad f/ SZA - "Ronnie Drake" | Music Video
Top Dog Entertainment's latest signings Isaiah Rashad and SZA join forces for the official video for "Ronnie Drake". Read more
SZA - "Ice Moon" | Music Video
Following the visuals for the Wondagurl produced "Teen Spirit" taken from her forthcoming TDE debut EP Z, SZA retraces her steps to her second independent EP release S to bring us an official video for "Ice.Moon", which for many was their first taste of the magic the St. Louis born, New Jersey raised singer-songwriter was bringing to the arena.Read more
Isaiah Rashad f/ SZA - "Ronnie Drake" | New Music
It was only back in September that TDE revealed they had added the Tennessee rapper Isaiah Rashad to their already impressive label but there's been a steady stream of solid releases ever since.
Today is no different as the mellow "Ronnie Drake" is let out to play featuring The Antydote behind the boards and fellow recent signee SZA floating on the hook. While the track differs in demeanour to the previously released "Shot U Down", we're quickly seeing why TDE were so feverish for Rashad to sign on the dotted line; purposeful raps creatively wrapped in a unique, raw style. The same of which can be said for all of his label mates.
With no sign or whisper of an upcoming project from Isaiah Rashad, every release is like gold dust, but luckily for you the play button is right down below.
ScHoolboy Q - "Banger (MOSHPIT)" | Music Video
This week was definitely a TDE takeover as the California label not only covered the latest issue of XXL Magazine, Jay Rock dropped his "Numbers On The Board" freestyle, Ab-Soul released a new track titled "Dub Sac" and now we get a brand new video from ScHoolboy Q.Read more
Ab-Soul - "Dub Sac" | New Music
Top Dawg Entertainment keep the new music rolling and today we get some freshness from the one and only Ab-Soul.
The Carson, California hailing rapper drops off his latest cut titled "Dub Sac", produced by Tae Beast & TDE president Dave Free, an ode to smoking, ladies and a few other connected subjects. Give it a spin below...Read more
Isaiah Rashad f/ Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - "Shot You Down (Remix)" | New Music
After delivering the official video for his TDE debut track, hotly tipped newcomer Isaiah Rashad joins forces with two of his Top Dawg Entertainment family for the remix to "Shot You Down".Read more
BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher 2013: TDE - Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad
The 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards are currently airing here, and following the unveiling of the digital cypher featuring Asia Sparks, Bad Lucc, Problem & Astro with DJ Premier providing the soundtrack on the ones and twos, the cypher featuring Wax, Rapsody, Emis Killa, Rittz, Jon Connor, A$AP Mob, Lil Kim, Action Bronson, Travi$ Scott, Tiffany Foxx and Star Life Breezy, Slaughterhouse (Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Royce Da 5’9″ and Joe Budden) brought the heat to the Cypher and now the most anticipated cypher is here, The TDE squad Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and the most recent signing to the label Isaiah Rashad deliver a solid collection of bars.
Press play below...
Watch the full cypher below, stay locked for the rest of the cyphers and let us know what you think in the C-Section.
BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher 2013: TDE - Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad
Isaiah Rashad discusses signing with TDE [Video]
In one of the most interesting signings this year, Isaiah Rashad joined the house that Black Hippy built in June before dropping the video for "Shot You Down." Now the Chattanooga, Tennessee native gives a look into the day everything was made official with TDE. Read more
TDE's latest signing Isaiah Rashad drops "I Shot You Down" music video
As we told you back in June, Isaiah Rashad is the latest member of TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment), the Los Angeles based record label and home the Black Hippy movement (Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock) and SZA, and to make things official he delivers his latest music video "I Shot You Down" via the official TDE YouTube channel.
The Chattanooga, Tennessee hailing rapper takes us to his old neighbourhood in the brand new clip that was co-directed by TDE boss Dave Free. Press play below...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUaqIoXGVV4
SZA discusses her signing to Top Dawg Entertainment [Video]
SZA hit headlines a few weeks ago when the official announcement of her Top Dawg Entertainment signing came to light. The up-and-coming singer is not only the newest act signed to the West Coast label but also the first female.
"It’s really just more important to me to be a part of TDE, rather than the first female," shared SZA in a sit-down with MTV News. "They’ve worked with girls in the past, incredible artists like Alori Joh and Jhene Aiko. So for me, it’s just honestly being a part of a collective, such as TDE. That’s what’s more insane to me."
The 23-year-old singer joins the rap label roster's buzzing artists ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and the self-proclaimed king (and we all agree) Kendrick Lamar. Despite being the only girl in the label, SZA feels comfortable with the crew. "They don’t treat me like the girl, in the best ways though. No one tries to baby me or walk over me ’cause I’m a girl. They just let me fight for what I believe in and let me be as creative as I want to be and just give me free reign. So I love that."
And the best thing about being signed to TDE?
"They aren’t the kind of label that will give you a bottle of champagne and a car when you sign, but they’ll give you all the studio time you could ever ask for and every producer you could ever dream of and all the support you could ever want and that’s real."
Kendrick Lamar x TDE take you ‘On The Road’ | Documentary
Last week, we shared the trailer for Jay Z's Life + Times documentary on Top Dawg Entertainment. Today, we're excited to share the full Made In America: TDE documentary, which follows the crew during their last leg of the Black Hippy tour. Read more
Kendrick Lamar x TDE take you 'On The Road' [Trailer]
Ever wonder what it feels like to tour with the hottest rap clique in the West? JAY Z's YouTube channel Life+Times is taking you "On The Road" with Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock as they make their journey to the Budweiser Made In America music festival.
The preview of the documentary shares scenes from various tour stops and individual interviews from each of the Top Dawg Entertainment members. "We just need to be mentioned in the same conversation as the greats," shares Ab-Soul. No doubt the rising stars will be able to check that off their bucket list in the near future. Full documentary coming soon.
ScHoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Collard Greens" | Music Video
It's settled. TDE needs to throw a house (preferably a pool) party before it's starts getting cold because after watching this video, the crew seem like awesome hosts.
ScHoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar are the hosts of a fun house party in the JeromeD-directed visual for "Collard Greens." About 90% percent of the guests are females, every man's dream, and even friend and fellow rapper, Macklemore, joins in on the fun. On top of the lively atmosphere, you'll see trippy kaleidoscope images of Kendrick and Q... and a bouncing Q head! Yes, still wearing his staple bucket hat. Fun video for an equally fun single.
ScHoolboy Q is getting ready to drop his Interscope Records/Top Dawg Entertainment debut Oxymoron soon. Watch the video for "Collard Greens" below.