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”The worst sorrows in life are not in its losses and misfortunes, but its fears."- Arthur Christopher Benson.

Happy Birthday Tupac...

For some reason, this song resonated with me today the moment I thought of Pac and creating a post. I still haven’t quite figured out why this one specifically but it has been stuck in my mind since this morning. Although this post won’t be as extensive as others in the past, the recognition is still pertinent. Today would have been his 43rd birthday. Lesane Crooks .. Tupac Amaru.. Your words will continue to live. Sending grooves to the heavens. Rest in Peace.

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Video : Modest | Isaiah Rashad

Cause I play it like
I no have no clue that I’m the greatest...

Directed by Eric Swiz of Scheme Engine, here's a new video from TDE's underground secret, Isaiah Rashad. Modest (how fitting) with a louder meaning. Cilvia demo out now. Watch/listen below::

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{Personal Post} : Photos/Videos - Governor's Ball Music Festival 2014 - June 6th . #GovBallNYC

This festival was special. Two of the main reasons were: 1. This was the first music festival out of a few that I didn't attend alone.. 2. This was her first time going to a music festival ever. These two worlds collided and had the best fxcking time EVER!! Someone finally got to experience what I was talking about... and appreciated it more than I ever imagined. We shared the exact same sentiments... We rock. I didn't include any photos of mischief prior to us arriving at the festival, but I have some during...along with some videos of Damion Marley, TV on the Radio, and OUTKASTTTT. Here are some of the moments we collectively captured. Take a glimpse into Day 1::

Biggest headphones ever in life

Silent Disco is one of the most creative and dopest things I've ever seen.  Ok so here's how it goes down.  They hand you headphones.  You put them on.  Now only the people with the headphones on can hear what the DJ is playing...

....so meanwhile.. you're walking by and see people straight jammin.. I mean dancing all over the place but hear absolutely nothing (bc  you don't have on the headphones).  Even when the DJ says something on the mic it goes to the headphones so they'll all start putting their hands up at once or whatever etc.  It's the trippiest thing to see.  These photos do no justice for that one.

Video : I Want the Love | Diddy x Meek Mill

I'ont get mad
I just get paper...

Puff Daddy and Meek Mill head out to the Swiss Apps to film his latest single, 'I Want the Love'. While you might think it's odd to have a winter video in the 'summer', there is an underlying theme which a lot of people caught who are into that show #hint. Check it out::

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Hunnid Stax | Ab-Soul x Schoolboy Q

I’m on a fxckin tour
You on a 10 to 6.

New track released from Solo-Hoe’s upcoming album, These Days, featuring labelmate Schoolboy Q. Mr. fisherman swaggin out on the chorus. Listen below:

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Chance the Rapper premieres lost verse on Childish Gambino's 'The Worst Guys'

Image via ChildishGambinoFanClub

"This nxgga doesn't turn in verses that's why" explained Gambino as to why Chance is only on the hook of 'The Worst Guys'. The song is still undeniably hot even with just the hook, but the music Gawds saw fit to give us what we wanted. This year at the Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall's Island, NYC, Chance surprised the entire crowd and performed a full verse to the track. Talk about 'he killed that shit'. Pursuit of Dopeness caught the footage on a great recording, as well as Andre 3000 and his son Seven (omg time flies) who stopped by personally to check out his set. How cool that Chance's verse features some Outkast references.



via MTV's Adam Fleischer

Speaking of the Kast, keep a lookout for my personal Governors Ball post this year w/ Outkast's set coming sometime (hopefully) this week. In the meantime, check out Gam and Chance's hype performance below::

Video : Fight Night | Migos

R.I.P. to Nate Dogg
I had to regulate...

This is one of those songs that over the past couple months has become my outside jam, indoors jam, cleaning up jam, turnin up at the party jam, getting dressed jam, and so forth. Most recently, Migos has chosen this track from No Label 2 as their latest single. Check the new video out below:
"Now who's that talkin that gangsta shit!?"