Smoke DZA – Independence Day ft Styles P and Al-Doe
Smoke DZA, Styles P and Al-Doe go in over a MONSTER beat from Ski Beatz. Tough!! Check out Independence Day. Related: Young Roddy – Russian Roulette ft Smoke DZA (Video)... Read more
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Young Roddy – Russian Roulette ft Smoke DZA (Video)
Here's a hot new joint from Young Roddy. Check out the video for Russian Roulette featuring Smoke DZA. JET life...riiight. Related: Young Roddy - Kyle Watson (Video)... Read more
Smoke DZA, Big K.R.I.T., Big Sant & Cashius Green – Havin’ Thangs
Here's a new one from the Cinematic Music Group family that features Smoke DZA, Big K.R.I.T., Big Sant and Cashius Green. The song was produced by K.R.I.T. and he's also on the hook. Check out Havin' Thangs. Related: Big KRIT talks about what it takes to be successful (Video)... Read more
Here is our list of the underground MCs who had the biggest come up in the last year: The AFH Torch Bearers list. These MCs include Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Chuuwee, Dom Kennedy, The Jets (Tradeamark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Sir Michael Rocks), The Kid Daytona, Rittz, Schoolboy Q, Smoke DZA, Stalley and XV. Click here to see why we chose these MCs and to hear some of their music.
There have been a lot of lists declaring top MCs lately; some for the mainstream and some for the underground. In our opinion (and each list is just that--opinions) each list left some things to be desired. So...we decided to take matters in our own hands. Partly in response to... Read more
Check out our 175+ song playlist of the best hip-hop 2011 had to offer (in chronological order). You’ll hear music from Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Pete Rock and Smiff N Wessun, XV, Action Bronson, Common, Curren$y, The Roots, Saigon, Bumpy Knuckles, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Asher Roth, Phonte, Reks, Raekwon, Stalley, Pusha T, Wale, Zion I, Smoke DZA, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, Jean Grae, Statik Selektah, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Yelawolf, Pharoahe Monch and far too many other great artists to name.
The music speaks for itself. Press play and let it ride or click here to see the playlist and pick your own order. Either way, enjoy the good notes of 2011.... Read more
Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah – Keep It Warm For Ya ft Smoke DZA & Chace Infinite (Video)
Here's another soulful joint from Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah. This time, Smoke DZA and Chace Infinite join Gangsta Gibbs on the track. Check out the video for Keep It Warm For Ya.... Read more
The Tribe & Big Cats! – Good Life ft Smoke DZA (Video)
Minneapolis has a rich music history, but it is not particularly known for hip-hop. The Tribe & Big Cats! are trying to change that. They had their debut earlier this year and now have a series where they will release a new song each month with a special guest. This... Read more
Smoke DZA – Personal Party ft Curren$y
Here's a slow burner from Smoke DZA and Curren$y...but it's not all about smoke. Check out Personal Party. Click here to download.... Read more
Action Bronson – Big, Bad & Dangerous ft Smoke DZA
Here's a new collabo from Action Bronson & Smoke DZA. Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B join Smoke DZA on On the Corner. Check it out.
Big K.R.I.T. is on the production. Click here to download.... Read more
This collabo between Smoke DZA and The Kid Daytona is pretty fresh. Check out the video for Cool Sh*t.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux0L3NkZt4E&feature=player_embedded... Read more
Here’s the latest to drop from the Freddie Gibbs/Statik Selektah project.
Check out the video for Keep It Warm ft Smoke DZA and Chace Infinite. http://vimeo.com/25540346... Read more
Kidz in the Hall have been giving out Brain Candy for the last several weeks. Here’s their new Semester Abroad mixtape which features all of the Brain Candy songs and some other treats.
You'll find songs featuring Curren$y, Tabi Bonney, Smoke DZA, The Kid Daytona and more. Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. SEMESTER ABROAD "INSPIRED BY THE BRAIN CANDY SERIES" by double_0 Click here to download.... Read more
Smoke DZA has dropped a lot of hot tracks over the last few months. Here’s the full mixtape, The Hustlers Catalog.
Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
Cinematic Music Group has been dropping some quality music videos. Smoke DZA’s The World is the latest.
And, the beat is oh so soulful. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X96SR8sdf1U&feature=player_embedded# If you missed it, they also did Big K.R.I.T.'s Dreamin' video. Click here to watch.... Read more
Sir Michael Rocks drops a heat rock. This one is the remix to BatPhone ft Smoke DZA.
See what I mean about The Cool Kids being on their grind? Check it out. Click here to download.... Read more
Kidz in the Hall drop their latest Brain Candy edition. The song is called Dream On ft Smoke DZA and Curt@!n$.
As usual, it's solid. Click here to download and here for the video teaser.... Read more
Here’s a double dose of playlists this week. First up are some of the hotter new leaks of the last few weeks.
If you like cinematic tracks and that West Coast G-Funk/R&B-influenced sound, this one is for you. You'll find new joints from Terrace Martin, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Chuwee, Kendrick Lamar and a few curve balls that fit like Consequence and Pusha T. Press play, sit back and enjoy.... Read more
Where there’s Smoke…there’s fire! Check out Smoke DZA’s video for Ralph Lifshitz.
Boi-1da is on the track which starts with a Roy Ayers classic that will never get old. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-_Y-0tnmuM&feature=player_embedded Here are a couple of other songs that have sampled the Roy Ayers track used in the beginning plus the original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoSPNjjLNeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBApMFw9b_0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQtmkoakjOc... Read more
Songs in the key of G: Smoke DZA’s Uptown81 is cinematic. It has lush strings, a subtle clarinet and he and Kendrick Lamar black out on the lyrics.
This one is a winner. Click here to download.... Read more
We’re only 6 days into 2011 but Smoke DZA already has 2 hot joints that have dropped (and another a week earlier). 1 every 3 days is pretty damn good. Check out The Early Days of George.
Click here to download. Click here for more Smoke.... Read more
Smoke DZA drops another hot one. He’s consistently keeping it grimy and soulful. Check out King Me.
His last song sounded like Wu-Tang Clan making gangsta rap. This one is more laid-back 70's soul but the lyrics are still g. Click here to download.... Read more
The year is winding to a close but dope hip-hop music keeps coming. Next up is Smoke DZA with some laid back gangsta ish called The World.
Dude's name and music are definitely reminiscent of Wu-Tang clan but he's not Wu-affiliated: Click here to download.... Read more