This weeks theme is The Rookie and the Vet. We got rappers from all eras, newcomers from the east coast, like Dave East, to oldies like Rocye Da 5’9 (shoutout to his new mixtape, the Backseat Freestyle/Mask Off is crazy). Vince Staples released his album this morning. Mr Staples believes Ray J is one of the most influential figures in pop culture today. And today Goldlink released a remix of his hit ’Crew’ with an additional feature from the legendary Gucci Mane. The iconic producer Rick Rubin has taken Goldlink under his wings. Trae Tha Truth releases a bi-annual super mega mix with a lot of great rappers on the ”I’m On” series. This episode has great features from the new star Tee Grizzley to classics like T.I. Jarren Benton has been an ”up and comer” for a while, his previous XXL Freshmen title gave some exposure, with this new album to gain him even more attention.
Yeah Right
Vince Staples
(feat. Kendrick Lamar & Kucka)
Crew (Remix)
Goldlink
(feat. Gucci Mane, Brent Faiyaz, Shy Glizzy)
I’m On 3.0
Trae Tha Truth
(ft. Gary Clark Jr., Styles P, G-Eazy, Chamillionaire, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, E-40, Curren$y, Royce da 5’9”, D.R.A.M., Mark Morrison, Dave East, Tee Grizzley & T.I.)
Spotify link (but no Apple Music)
C.R.E.A.M 2017
Jarred Benton
(feat. Nick Grant)
Spotify link (but no Apple Music)