With Friday right around the corner, the DX Digest for Thursday (March 16) preps the weekend’s festivities with Mike WiLL Made-It and Big Sean’s collaborative track, “On The Come Up,” taking the top honors while a preview of Snoop Dogg’s GGN episode featuring Lil Yachty sits in the second slot. Wiz Khalifa on tour, Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko talking “Drama” and Khalid and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon are closely behind. Music from IAMSU!, Key!, Beleaf and newcomer Corey Lee also make the list.
Mike Will made-it f. big sean – “on the come up”
As prolific producer Mike WiLL Made-It preps the release of his highly-anticipated album, Ransom 2, he’s surfaced with another taste of the project titled “On The Come Up” with Big Sean. The track follows “Gucci On My” featuring 21 Savage, YG and Migos. Busting at the seams with 808s and Sean’s lyrical proficiency, the song is a definite slapper. Ransom 2 is expected to arrive on March 24.
lil yachty & Snoop Dogg – “GGN Interview”
Lil Yachty is Snoop Dogg’s latest victim of the GGN (Double G News Network) show, which finds the Doggfather asking Lil Boat about his fashion style, braids and seeing music in color. In the brief clip, they also touch on Yachty’s forthcoming album, Teenage Emotion.
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tech n9ne f. krizz kaliko – “drama”
After unleashing The Storm late last year, Tech N9ne has made a swift return with a collaboration project titled Dominion. Ahead of its April 7 release, Tech has teamed up with longtime label mate and friend Krizz Kaliko for “Drama.” Pre-order the album here.
wiz khalifa – “tour vlog: Lots of Love to give”
Wiz Khalifa is never, ever without his weed, but beneath the cloud of smoke is a loving father and tireless work horse committed to keeping his successful career afloat. In his most recent tour vlog, viewers get a 14-minute behind-the-scenes look at a day-in-the-life of the prolific artist, including quality time with Snoop Dogg, dinner with his son and bowling with B-Real.
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khalid & The roots – “location”
El Paso, Texas teen prodigy Khalid took his music to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon stage on Wednesday (March 15) night, where he performed his breakout hit, “Location.” Backed by The Roots, the talented R&B singer nailed his performance in support of his new album American Teen.
key! – “Donda freestyle”
Produced by Brandon Thomas, Key!’s new track, “Donda Freestyle,” finds the Atlanta rapper and member of Two-9 paying homage to Kanye West’s mother — that’s right, Donda West. As strange as it sounds, check it out anyway.
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IAMSU! – “Prescription plan”
IAMSU! has revisited his Boss Up EP to drum up a video for “Prescription Plan.” The Bay Area rapper kicks it in a forest armed with a cowboy hat and a guitar as he channels his inner John Wayne.
beleaf – “plate”
King’s Dream Entertainment artist Beleaf is back with a video for “Plate,” which finds the MC rapping over a beat he entirely beat-boxes. The video comes after his announcement that he has a new project on the way, which follows his 2014 effort, Red Pills + Black Sugar.
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corey lee – “a shot in the dark”
Philly MC Corey Lee finally delivers his debut album, A Shot In The Dark, an 11-track project featuring production from rising producers like Cousin Vinny (21 Savage, PnB Rock) and KilConfirmed (Mir Fontane). With zero guest features on the album, it gives Lee the chance to really flex his lyrical prowess and show his listeners exactly what he’s made of.
