Album
Dam-Funk – “We Continue” (Video)
Now, this is DOPE! Dam-Funk drops some… well… FUNK! In visual form, what we have here is “We Continue” in advance of the release of the “Invite The Light” album (due out September 4, 2015). Pre-order link for the LP below.
Rick Ross – “Family Ties” (Prod. By Cardiak) [Video]
Rick Ross with that new rawness on the track by Cardiak. Call this one “Family Ties” (since Rozay does). Another solid nod for a single off the “Hood Billionaire” LP out now (linked below).
(Shout out to the thick-n-sweet Honey in this visual – Lira. Wow!)
Jack Preston – “Future’s End” / “Future’s Beginning” (Video)
Blessings from Jack Preston. This is a double-up visual for the songs “Future’s End” and “Future’s Beginning.” The cuts are the first and ‘Outro’ tracks off Preston’s “End Of The Future” project (out now). Check out the stream for the LP below.
MarQ Spekt – “Shangri-La” (Prod. By Deacon The Villain) [Video]
Some more som’n som’n from “The Grilchy Era” – MarQ Spekt’s latest LP release. He grabbed a Deacon The Villain (from Cunninlynguists) beat and went in! Only right a video should follow some time.
DJ Quik – “Puffin The Dragon†(Video)
Do you understand why we attach the ‘legendary’ label to DJ Quik? If you don’t yet, check out the TVOne Unsung episode on him here. But wait! Check out this visual for the legendary DJ Quik’s “Puffin The Dragon” off his latest LP “The Midnight Life” first. Already cued up above.
Dayne Jordan – “Memoirs Of Dayne Jordan” (Prod. By DJ Jazzy Jeff) [Album]
“Prior to this album, there was a lot of confusion in reference to who I am, where I come from, and what I am about. Jeff provided the perfect sonic canvas for me to paint on.â€
– Dayne Jordan
DJ Jazzy Jeff as mentor and beatmaker for this entire “Memoirs” LP really cannot be anything but set us up to expect greatness, but doesn’t that put a lot of pressure on Dayne Jordan to deliver on the expectation? Yes. And does he deliver? Solid YES! Jordan is going hard nowadays, touring the world as Jeff’s – helping rock the parties [you’ve been seeing on here] on Vinyl Destination… and yet he still gives birth to this full-length banger… AND check out the words of praise from Jeff.
“It’s rare when you work with someone who is as pure and focused as Dayne… this was hands down the most enjoyable project I’ve ever done.â€
– DJ Jazzy Jeff
‘Nuff said. Well one more thing… you get the whole sha-banga-bang for the FREE.99… stream AND download. Go. Go now! You’re welcome.
DOWNLOAD: DAYNE JORDAN – MEMOIRS OF DAYNE JORDAN
Gangrene (Alchemist x Oh No) feat. Action Bronson – “Driving Gloves” [Video]
Baaaahahahaaaa! Maybe the insurance will cover it. Crazy!
More heat rock dropped from the meteor set to hit the Hip-Hop world August 7, 2015. From the “You Disgust Me” album, we get visuals from Gangrene (featuring Action Bronson) for the single “Driving Gloves.”
Slum Village – “Love Is” feat. Bilal x Illa J (Video)
Once again, the SV rocked this beat by Jay Dee righteously! And don’t let the visuals touring the city distract y’all. Bilal backing ’em up with the silky croons and overdubs concealing lots of slick talk. This is off that “Yes” album (linked below).
(Head so good it ought to be illegal… What?! Where is she?)
Blu – “The Return” (Video)
Well, yeah, Blu has “The Return” LP out now; but this visual is for a single off his 2014 “Good To Be Home” project. No reason to let that distract you at all though. Check-check it out!
Capone-N-Noreaga – “U.M.A.R.” feat. Tragedy
This leak from the “Lessons” LP (due out July 24, 2015, pre-order link below) is as much a love song from Capone-N-Noreaga as anyone can get. Featuring Tragedy Khadafi, Cap and N.O.R.E. deliver “U.M.A.R.” (Ur Mans All Real) in respect for the sacrifice the homie made.
Respect to the one who took the hit so you would not, in whatever the situation. And if that person is still alive, show appreciation. That’s the feel of this jawn. Realness.
CAPONE-N-NOREAGA – U.M.A.R. FEAT. TRAGEDY | LESSONS (PRE-ORDER)
Statik Selektah – “Murder Game” feat. Young M.A. x Smif N Wessun x Buckshot (Video)
Hit after hit coming off his “Lucky 7” project. And another one from Statik Selektah the super-producer. This is “Murder Game” (featuring Young M.A., Smif N Wessun and Buckshot).
Public Enemy – “Man Plans God Laughs” (Video)
Concept video with a grounded feel. No glitz… realness. Hip-Hop Nation approved. Stand up for this “Man Plans God Laughs” visual as Professor Griff and Chuck D walk tall through the community; giving us a view of what could be and what could go wrong if we don’t stand strong for the community and the kids. This is the title track for the Public Enemy album out now (linked below).
Ciara – “Dance Like We’re Making Love”
“I hope you’re sure this is what you want. ‘Cause once I’m turned on, you can’t turn me off.”
– Ciara
Sang that sexiness, Ciara! Wowww, Russell Wilson hitting the jackpot on the field (Seattle gots to pay that man, maaan) AND he hitting… anywaaaaay… LOOK at Cici doing her thing thing in this HOT HOT visual for “Dance Like We’re Making Love” (off the album “Jackie” out now).
Enjoy.
Miguel – “Wildheart” (Chapter 1) [Short Film]
Crazy thing is… that at one time folks called Miguel’s sexuality into question. But he never responded with hate or seemed fake. Just kept keeping it real (and real freaky) with the interviews, music and performances. Now dude has positioned himself as the ultimate lover, even giving advice on ‘sensual strategy.’ And he is following some of his own advice in the short film (pretty much 3 music vids in 1) named for (and promoting) his “Wildheart” album. Check out the film’s Chapter 1 above; and the album link below.
Malik B x Mr. Green – “Dark Streets” feat. R.A. The Rugged Man x Amalie Bruun (From Ex Cops) [Video]
More fire from the Malik B x Mr. Green project “Unpredictable” (out now). These “Dark Streets” is meeeeeannn, son! Let R.A. The Rugged Man help ’em tell you. Hell, let Amalie Bruun sing it to you lovely. Grainy, crackly visuals on purpose. On point!
Diamond D – “Ain’t The One To Fuc Wit†feat. Scram Jones (Video)
Diamond D still dropping earth-shaking bangers from “The Diam Piece.” This one “Ain’t The One To Fuc Wit†… with that feature from Scram Jones… Truth!
DIAMOND D – THE DIAM PIECE (ALBUM)
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Blueprint – “The Talented Tenth”
Straightfoward rush up the middle for the score Hip-Hop. In other words, beast mode emceeing from Blueprint! His first single from the album “King No Crown” – out now on Weightless Records. This is “The Talented Tenth.”
– @ojones1
Maticulous – “Bet Your Life” feat. Masta Ace x Blu
Good match-up. Superior lyricism. Solid production by Maticulous. “The Maticulous LP” is due out July 14, 2015 (pre-order link below). This is “Bet Your Life” off that.
Appearing for the first time together on a track, Masta Ace & Blu trade verses over a Maticulous production entitled “Bet Your Life.” Cuts by DJ Skizz.
MATICULOUS – BET YOUR LIFE MASTA ACE X BLU | THE MATICULOUS LP (PRE-ORDER)

