Monthly Archives: September 2011


Big K.R.I.T. – Money on the Floor (ft. 8Ball & MJG, 2 Chainz).

K.R.I.T. has become a rallying point for artists who want to make woozy Southern bangers. “Money on the Floor” knocks accordingly. Download: Big K.R.I.T – Money on the Floor (ft. 8Ball & MJG, 2 Chainz) via AlLindstrom.com Other recent K.R.I.T. tracks after the break (more…) Sphere: Related Content


Zilla Rocca – Alicia Interlude (produced by Floodwatch).

Best song about a love triangle since “My Girl Gotta Girlfriend.” It might even be a little better. Listen to Nights & Weekends here. On the murkier side of things, listen to Zilla’s remix of “Ashes” by Emcee Unless below. Sphere: Related Content

Freddie Gibbs – All Types (ft. Str8 Slammin’ Click).

Gibbs and company rap in double time on this track from the forthcoming Big Bizness: Streets Edition mixtape. The Str8 Slammin’ Click might have more to offer than I thought. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version..

Untamed – The 6 Day Equation.

Untamed is a mild alternative to adlib-heavy Southern rap. They have more in common with Freddie Gibbs than Waka Flocka; that is, they can actually rap. Grab The 6 Day Equation below and don’t forget about Street Solid. Sphere: Related Content


Jamie XX- FACT Mix 282.

Jamie XX last blew our minds back in February when he teamed up with Gil Scott-Heron. He’s been busy since then putting out an Essential Mix with BBC’s Radio 1 (posted below) and dropping one of the best mixes I’ve heard in a while for FACT magazine. It’s 32 minutes..

Octo Octa – I’m Trying.

I’m glad there are people other than me who appreciate the good vibes of “1 Thing” by Amerie. Octo Octa liked it enough to sample it. So did Q-Tip. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here...

Lushlife – The Romance of the Telescope (ft. Andrew Cedermark).

Filed under rappers who don’t look like rappers. Lushlife raps like he’s Inspectah Deck’s scrappy younger brother, but looks like a severe breed of hipster that would shock and confuse your dad the first time he dropped you off at NYU. On “The Romance of the Telescope,” Lushlife ignores the..