Today’s #DillaMonth pick is Taylor Dunn. Over the past months, I’ve been blasting this kid. The Philly spitter is killing crazy beats and producing a lot of songs as well. Now, why do we have this dude as a pick for #DillaMonth? Well, the dude freestyled over a classic J Dilla beat on his project … Continue reading »
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Joey Bada$$ x Pete Rock Eckō Studio Sessions
We seen him with Premo now Joey Bada$$ hit the studio with the legendary Pete Rock. If you didn’t know Joey and his ProEra crew will be on the road along with the FlatBush Zombies and the UnderAchievers peep cities and dates below. Continue reading »
YelaWolf – “Way Out” [Video]
I told y’all I liked this record already Well YelaWolf comes thru with visuals to the first track of “Trunk Muzik Returns” Mixtape Continue reading »
Bottom Of The Ocean Vlog Feat Kane Mayfield
I don’t know how I missed this in my email but I’m in tears! If you ever had a convo with Kane then you know most of this is probably improv haha! “A little while ago, Josh Flynn, Bernard Feinsod, and myself got together and decided to start taking my HILARIOUS blogs (takes bow).. … Continue reading »
Win Tickets to see Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Live March 1st @ Rams Head Live!!!!
Strictly Hip Hop teamed up with the good folks at Rams Head Live to giveaway tickets to see Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def LIVE March 1st at Rams Head Live. I posted the very easy directions to be entered and win the tickets below. Good Luck! 1. Like us on Facebook 2. Follow us on Twitter 3. … Continue reading »
OG Dutch Master: On Real Hip Hop, Being Part Of A Collective & Not Looking Cool
True Laurels did a dope interview with OG Dutch Master if you haven’t downloaded the homie Art of War do so now!! “You’ve been branching out a lot lately with doing shows in Philly, NYC and the DMV area. That’s not all that common for a Baltimore hip-hop artist so when did it click for … Continue reading »
OG Dutch Master: Art of War (Mixtape)
Right before Valentines Day curses most of us niggas. Our man, 7th Floor Vi77ian member, OG Dutch Master drops his project Art of War today. My girl gonna have to chill back on this Valentines Day shit. I’m bumping this wavy shit ALL DAY. Stream and DL here Related articles OG Dutch Master – Raw Dope … Continue reading »
Remy Banks – GLDCHN (Feat. Bodega BAMZ)
Two of the young MC’s IMO are helping re-establsih New York as a force again Remy Banks and Bodega Bamz hook up in LA for a hilarous video. You have to watch the entire thing the ending is the funniest part. Continue reading »
Curren$y – Mary (Official Video)
We get the first visuals off Curren$y dope project #NewJetCity. Continue reading »
The Pharcyde – Runnin’ (Prod. by J.Dilla) #DillaMonth
In ’95 South Central LA Hip Hop crew The Pharcyde hooked up with J.Dilla who produced 6 tracks off their “Labcabincalifornia” album. One of there most memorable songs to date along with Passin me by. This collab was so dope due to the fact it sounded like no other music coming out of California during … Continue reading »
Combat Jack Show -Ralph McDaniels Episode
This is why I love this podcast it’s always dope and I always learn something. This past Combat Jack Episode they guys had Ralph McDaniels who at first glance I thought they we’re talking about DMC from Run-DMC. Ralph has been crucial in hip hop for 30+ years and he sat down and told … Continue reading »
Meek Mill Disses Cass On Air
The beef between Meek and Cass continues. Just a few weeks ago, Meek said he was done his war with Cass because he felt like Cassidy was benefitting from it. But now he clearly changed his mind. During an appearance on Hot 107.9′s “The Q Deezy Show” Meek got into a freestyle aiming at Cassidy. … Continue reading »
A$AP Rocky & French Montana cover XXL
After having the entire Baltimore Hip Hop Community in a uproar over a controversial list. XXL debuts next month’s cover with NY‘s French Montana and A$AP Rocky declaring “NY’S BACK”. Two of the biggest names in hip hop easily I will admit that but to say “NY is back” because of these two is a … Continue reading »
J. Dilla Month on Strictly Hip Hop
Along with it being Black History Month, it is officially Dilla Month. In honor of the historic producer, Your fam at Strictly is gonna drop a Dilla Joint every day. Even though the producer himself is in a better place, his legacy still lives on through the several artists around the world. Some of these … Continue reading »
Rome Cee – Smile (prod by Pablow Beats)
The homie Rome Cee released this cut which is the first cut of his upcoming project Black Gold Standard Continue reading »
Mac Miller and Lord Finesse Speak on Lawsuit, Working Together
With Donald Trump taking shots at Mac Miller about a new lawsuit. Mac and Finesse talk about resolving their issues and the possibility of working together. ” Mac Miller may be facing new legal action from Donald Trump, but earlier this month, the ongoing lawsuit between Miller and producer/rapper/Crate Diggers alum Lord Finesse ended when the … Continue reading »
Asher Roth – Pete Jazz Freestyle
Asher Roth kicks a quick freestyle over a Pete Rock Production. Anybody that knows me know I’m a Asher Fan. Dude can spit but people just put him in the “frat boy rap” category. Continue reading »
Smoke DZA (Ft. Joey Bada$$) – “Gotham Fucking City” (Official Music Video)
Smoke DZA gets in his theatrical bag a puts together a film for his Joey Bada$$ featured cut off “K.O.N.Y”. I don’t know how much longer I have to yall Smoke is one of the best out but eventually yall too will bare witness. Continue reading »
KyleRapps – “Get It In” Feat. Action Bronson (Official Video)
While scrolling the internets I came across this funny(I laughed at least) video from Harlem’s Kyle Rapps featuring Action Bronson. I’m not exactly sure why but I’m reminded of Redman videos I grew up to. Where the lyrics where obviously there but it was comical. Sometimes that’s what is needed in the hip hop game. Continue reading »
Curren$y drops release date for New Jet City
Today, the Hot Spitta took to twitter to tell his followers the release date to his upcoming project New Jet City. The Mixtape will drop Feb 3rd. Continue reading »
Ravens Win!!! Seems like the stars are aligning for Baltimore.
As you well may know the Baltimore Ravens have just beat the New England Patriots and are on the way to the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is undoubtedly the biggest Sports Event in the Country and arguably the world. Last year the Ravens came one play close of repeating the same feat , but … Continue reading »
A$AP Rocky’s Tim Westwood Freestyle
Right after his major label debut album LongLiveA$AP dropped on Tuesday, Rocky spits on Tim Westwood TV. Continue reading »
Rick Ross x Stalley: Love Sosa Freestyle
So, I’m guessing its cool to rip every popular Chief Keef song now. First Kanye and G.O.O.D. Music, and now Rick Ross and MMG. The apple pie lover and Blue Collar Gang leader Stalley drops the video to their Love Sosa freestyle. Continue reading »
Lupe Fiasco cancels his album Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt 2′
In a surprising turn of events Lupe Fiasco cancels his upcoming album FL2:TGARA pt.2. Out of the blue randomly dropping a bomb like this. He said this would’ve almost completed his deal with Atlantic and thus granted him to be his own artist with his own creative direction. I don’t know what changed but I’m … Continue reading »