4-IZE – “How’d That Work Out” (Prod. By 9th Wonder) [Video]
The homie 4-ize’s song ‘How’d That Work Out’ produced by 9th Wonder is one of my personal favorites from the Chicago emcee because of it’s brutal honesty & the lyrically comedic way the story is told. We’ve been running the song for some time now on the Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce. I’m glad he allowed us to debut the song to world first on my radio show here in Atlanta.
“4-IZE teams up with Grammy award-winning producer 9th Wonder once again to make a really good ass sandwich. “How’d That Work Out” is the lyrical documentary of the life & times of 4-IZE’s early days in Atlanta. From his relationship with Ludacris & origins with DTP; to the ups & downs of the industry, this Hip Hop time capsule unlocks over a decade of archived memories in a detailed account of his years within the ATL music scene.”
Peedi Crakk – “Pull The Mack Out” feat. Bodega Bamz (Video)
New visuals for Peedi Crakk directed by Mazi-O. Peedi features Bodega Bamz on this “Pull The Mack Out” off his mixtape “CF5: The Cocaine Edition.”
(Disclaimer: No Macks were used in the making of this video)
DOWNLOAD: PEEDI CRAKK – CF5: THE COCAINE EDITION
Comedy: Duck Down Man – Elf on a Shelf Gone Bad (Video)
After Duck Down Music Co-Owner/CEO Dru Ha hears about Duck Down Man misbehaving at a Christmas party, he calls him into the conference room to find out exactly what happened.
DJ Pocket – “For The Life of P” (Album)
Atlanta’s (Georgia, USA) Serious Knock Entertainment (by way of Baltimore) is behind the debut solo LP by producer DJ Pocket entitled “For The Life of P.” Features include DJ Rob Swift, Count Bass D, and Little Clayway.
Killer Mike’s Advice (Video)
You could listen to your elders… or you could just catch Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim for some sage life advice and coaching from ya’ man Killer Kill from Adamsville. Like most funny things… there’s some truth in here. Have fun watching Killer Mike speaking on it.
Lupe Fiasco Speaks On Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, His New Album And More (Video)
Can DJ Whoo Kid get Lupe Fiasco to let down his guard… for some real talk, his real opinions; even if they are controversial? Do you really think Lupe has been waiting for a Whoo Kid interview to do that? Of course not! Hell, you’ve seen what we posted on the Obama inauguration ‘Fiasco’ right here. With an upcoming album – “Tetsuo & Youth” – on the horizon, you know this interview ought to be interesting, if not fully loaded.
Bootsy Collins – “Peyton Manning’s Passing Your Way” (Video)
Hahaa! This is a creative flip of the Christmas classic “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by maestro de funk Bootsy.
Funk legend Bootsy Collins performs a new holiday classic from the December issue of Sports Illustrated Kids.
– SI Kids
Ice Cube Returns In Summer Comedy ’22 Jump Street’ (Video)
You have until June 13, 2014, to say goodbye to your a$$ before you laugh it off! That’s when Ice Cube is taking the undercover old young cops (co-stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill) across from 21 Jump Street (the first blockbuster TV series turned movie) to “22 Jump Street.” The trailer will crack you up all by itself. Watch the ‘Red Band’ (e.g. uncensored) trailer above and see.
Rakim – “Madiba” (Tribute To Nelson Mandela)
Yoooo! Respect to the G.O.D.M.C. for putting this down with respect for “Madiba” – in honor of the late human rights icon Nelson Mandela. Plenty of coverage and tributes for Mandela. But none like this Rakim joint telling the man’s “Long Road to Freedom” story (gotta check that Idris Elba movie out, too, by the way). Take a listen.
Black & Latino Students In The U.S. Can Attend Medical School In Cuba For Free (Video)
Doctors come out of med school with huge debt to repay. Probably why we “understand” why a trip to the doctor can cost so much in the United States. But wouldn’t it be a boon to making healthcare affordable if doctors could graduate debt-free? Well… somebody’s already doing that… Cuba!
All too often though, we want to vilify those (like Cuba) we are told to treat as the enemy. Remember the uproar over Bey and Jigga’s trip to Cuba (y’all gone learn today…wrote a song ’bout it)? You’dve thought it was the missile crisis all over again. But fortunately, to balance bad-mouthing of some, we have folks who declare that there are at least some things we can appreciate about the neighbor 90 miles south of South Florida (USA). For instance, check out what the Black Left Unity blog hipped us to about another bright spot of Cuba’s medical outreach.
Currently there are two Detroit (Michigan, USA) students attending LASM on a full scholarship. Contact us at IFCO
418 W 145 Street
Harlem, NY 10031
www.ifconews.org
ifco@igc.org
(212) 926-5757
And if you don’t know, now you know. So, next time somebody spouts that ‘Communist Cuba the bad guys’ stuff … You hit ’em with the link to this story. Oh, and tell them the US is actually doing some ‘bad medicine’ down that way. Remember the Gitmo force-feeding? But we’ll keep this peace positive. Thanks for the good medicine, Cuba.
Check out more video after the jump, including a great piece from PBS Newshour.
CJ Fly – “Still The Motto” (Prod. By Cookin Soul) [Video]
Pro Era Hip-Hop prodigy CJ Fly with dope music and visuals to match. “Still The Motto” is produced by Cookin Soul, and it is off the “Thee Way Eye See It” mixtape (out now). Linked that below for you. It’s FREE. And you’ll want a copy of “Still The Motto” after watching this vid!
Jay Leno’s Gran Turismo 6 Driving Experience (Video)
Straight out of Jay Leno’s garage… The Gran Turismo driving experience. Chances are, most of us have not had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the souped up classic whip’s that Leno pushes. So, GT 6 could model any car driving experience and tell us how “real” the game feels. But convincing Jay of how real a virtual rendition of his car’s control feels… Now, that’s something. Watch.
Godzilla 2014 (Film Trailer)
Just don’t think colored smoke is going to help, guys. Now, that missile you’re loading up there… nowwww we’re talking. It’s standard equipment in a movie that’s gonna even touch everybody’s favorite continental threat. The Tokyo Terror. The city-smashing mega lizzard. Drum roll, please. Coming to theaters – Godzilla 2014!
Audio Push – “Come As You Are” (Video)
Audio Push with the video for the title track off their FREE LP – “Come As You Are” – directed by Nem Perez.
DOWNLOAD: AUDIO PUSH – COME AS YOU ARE (LP)
Tanya Morgan – “Worldmade” (Produced by 6th Sense) [Video]
Don Will and Von Pea (pka Tanya Morgan) put out another nice vid off their “Rubber Souls†LP (out now). Get that via the link below in a bit. Watch the visuals for “Worldmade” (produced by 6th Sense) now (above).
R&B/Soul: Salaam Remi – “One In The Chamber” feat. Akon (Video)
Producer Salaam Remi puts it down, and puts Akon down, on this “One In The Chamber.” Off Salaam’s Grammy-nominated “ONE: In the Chamber” album, the video had to bring it. Sex, guns, and intrigue all in less than five minutes… Consider it brought.
Talib Kweli – “Violations” feat. Raekwon
The Chef jumped on “Violations” off the “Gravitas” LP. You can jump on the project right now. Listen and download (below).
Disclosure – “Latch” (DJ Premier Remix)
DJ Premier remixes the club jam “Latch” (featuring Sam Smith) by UK duo Disclosure. Premo drags the speed down from drag race to slow drag; mellowing out the track for an unexpected (until you remember Preme is a pro) pleasure. Get the track on Disclosure’s “Settle” (The Remixes) LP via the link below.
DISCLOSURE – LATCH FEAT. SAM SMITH (DJ PREMIER REMIX) | SETTLE (THE REMIXES)





