J. COLE’S LYRICAL RELAXATION
Last month, J Cole advised he was delaying his debut album in hopes of fine-tuning it to create a classic. In its place, the North Carolina native aims to drop a standout mixtape on the level or better than The Warm Up. Here he handles production duties and gets assistance from Fashawn and Omen for “Relaxation.”
Cole takes a minimalist approach with soft but urgently placed drums to accentuate his flow. While he’s been clear on having no “beef” with his contemporaries, Cole shows his competitive drive with a few choice subliminals.
“These niggas quote my lines like the Lord’sbook/You niggas less rhymes more hooks,” he flows.
After the song, check out J Cole speaking on his appearance as an unlockable character on NBA Jam.
J. Cole feat Omen & Fashawn “Relaxation”
HELL RAZAH SEES CINEMATIC BLACK ANGELS
Wu Tang affiliate Hell Razah new album Heaven Razah dropped on September 28. In honor of that, Razah has a new contest for his fans called the “Cinematic Contest.” On the actual song “Cinematic,” Razah names a slew of 70s Blaxpoitation movies, similar to how GZA tackled record companies on “Labels.” The first five fans to successfully email all the movies named to matt@nature-sounds.net will get a special prize pack valued at $100.
Check out the track below along with Razah’s latest single “Negro Angelitos (Black Angels).”
Hell Razah “Cinematic”
“Negro Angelitos (Black Angels)”
NOTTZ AND ASHER ROTH
Somewhere, Mr. Rogers is smiling. Nottz has hooked up with Asher Roth for “Dontcha Wanne Be (My Neighbor).” The only downside is that this didn’t drop in the summer, as it’s perfect riding music. Nottz’ album You Need This Music drops on October 26. Also be on the lookout for Nottz and Roth catching the EP craze soon on The Rawth EP.
Nottz feat. Asher Roth “Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor)”
CED HUGHES
The Clipse have been carrying the torch for Virginia the last few years. Ced Hughes may be the next one to pick up the mantle. He’s been gaining some momentum after releasing a free EP named Margarine. This new teaser trailer is for the single “Top Priority,” off the forthcoming One Day We’ll Wake Up.
Beats, Boxing and Mayhem 
