Wednesday, December 31, 2014
[Video] @TheWillieTheKid : "The Fly: Movie" Opening Sequence Preview
An exclusive look at the opening sequence of "The Fly," the 48-minute companion film to "The Fly 3" LP by hip-hop legend Willie The Kid. (Both dropping @ theflyventures.com 1.20.2015)
[Audio] A$AP Rocky - Pretty Flacko Jodye 2
At last, we have the full CDQ version of Pretty Flacko 2, after being teased w/an interuption on the "Multiply" video!
[Stream/Download] @NipseyHussle - Mailbox Money Gangsta Grillz
Thursday, December 25, 2014
[Music Video] Fabolous - "I Don't F*#k With Christmas"
"Hey you old fat man in a sleigh, how the f*ck you make it 'round the world in a day?"
F*ck Christmas, lol
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
[Stream/Download] @Wale x A-Trak - "Festivus"
New Wale mixtape just in time for the holidays!
[Image] @Wale - Official "Festivus" Cover ?!
Here's what's rumored to be the official cover for the highly anticipated "Festivus" by Wale, set to drop 12/23 at 3:31pm! Be on the lookout!
Monday, December 22, 2014
[Audio] @TheKingDream – Fruition (Radio Rip)
The King is back w/a new record titled "Fruition", slated to be the first single on his new album. Sounds like he hasn't lost a step! The song has only been leaked to particular radio stations in the country for a early listen. Stay tuned for the CDQ soon!
[Video] @Wale - The Chess Match (Snippet)
Wale is getting ready to drop off his new mixtape Festivus tomorrow and the DC emcee decides to leak a new record off the project titled “The Chess Match”. Click the jump for the stream.
[Video] Wiz Khalifa Featuring Ty Dolla $ign & Snoop Dogg - You And Your Friends
Wiz Khalifa decides to drop the official visual for “You & Your Friends” which has features from Snoop Dogg & Ty Dolla $ign.
[Video] BJ The Chicago Kid Featuring Schoolboy Q- It's True
BJ The Chicago Kid gets a verse from Schoolboy Q as he liberates the official visual for “It’s True”.
Friday, December 19, 2014
[Stream/Download] Katie Got Bandz - Coolin' In Chiraq
Katie Got Bandz drops through w/ new tape "Coolin' In Chiraq" featuring production from ExecGang's own "Billionaire Boyscout" on the last track titled "30k Freestyle".
[Stream/Download] @DomDeshawn - "Moods & Interludes"
The young homie Dom Deshawn drops through before the end of the year with his latest installment "Moods & Interludes".. Check it out!
Thursday, December 18, 2014
[Video] Fabolous on Sway In The Morning
Fabolous Freestyles Live, Breaks Down Lyrics & Who Lists Can Out-rap Him
[Audio] Wale - Miracle On U Street
Wale announced he will be dropping a new project with A-Trak titled Festivus and tonight Folarin blesses listeners with a new "Tone P" produced record titled “Miracle On U Street”.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
[Audio] @OGMaco – Breathe (EP) Updated
I could go on and on but imma just say this. I told y'all OG Maco was fuckin' w/y'all and simply having fun this entire time. He's no dummy. I wonder what the critics have to say now..
[Video] Kendrick Lamar performs new 'Untitled' song on The Colbert Report
TDE's Kendrick Lamar performs a new untitled song on The Colbert Report. Expect Kendrick's latest lp early 2015.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
[Video] Are Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill Dating?
Nicki Minaj tells Big Boy how her tracks with Meek Mill came about and whether they are dating or not.
[Video] Nicki Minaj Joins SportsCenter - ESPN Video
Is there anything Nicki CAN'T do? lol
[Video] Karen Civil & Rosenberg on Hot97
Watch Karen Civil talk about her journey on becoming the person she is today. From being a Hot97 intern to who she is now, and squashing beef with Rosenberg.
[Video] Young Dolph - Preach
After a year of burning the underground streets, Dolph finally drops through with the official visual for street hit "Preach", Produced By Zaytoven.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
[Stream/Download] ExecGang - Nightmare Before Christmas EP
After a year of several solo releases, Ohio's ExecGang ends the year off w/an early gift titled "Nightmare Before Christmas", 5 collaborative tracks to keep fans on their seats and competition at ease as they prepare for 2015. Features Production from in-house producer "Tha Audio Unit" (Jeremih, Curren$y, Smoke DZA), and of course "SupaNatra" (French Montana, Willie The Kid). Happy Holidays!
Saturday, December 13, 2014
[Video] Floyd Mayweather Breaks Silence on Pacquiao Fight
MAY 2nd!!!!!!!!!
[Audio] @DomDeshawn "Next 2 U- Featuring AB [prod by Nate Fox]
The homie Dom Deshawn drops through w/ "Next 2 U", days before his upcoming project "Moods & Interludes", due out December 19th! Be on the lookout!
[Video] Big K.R.I.T. Featuring Raphael Saadiq - Soul Food
Big K.R.I.T. decides to liberate a visual for his Raphael Saadiq assisted “Soul Food” which is off his latest project Cadillactica.
[Video] @AsherRoth- “Rasputin”
Dope ass visual! Check it out!
[Album Review] "Under God" By @SincerelySaRese
If you’ve never heard of King Fresh then it's very well upon listening to his first CD Thank God I'm Fresh (released January 2014) that you would've done like I did and skipped to songs that offered a more recognizable feature such as Mean Much and Situation which feature ExecGang’s front runner, rapper and producer SupaNatra. Executive produced by Selah Benjamin of Young World Muzik Ent, T.G.I.F sounds more like someone experimenting with various sounds, accidentally putting them together, then asking someone to rap over tracks. Aside from the aforementioned songs, T.G.I.F made me feel as though Fresh is constantly gasping for air and each time he is about to catch his breath, he is suffocated by substandard production.
Enter Under God.
From the cover alone it’s immediately revealed that this isn’t the same person from ten months ago. Fresh is pictured on the cover wearing sunglasses and a near 100 year-old American flag from the Lincoln Theatre draped around his neck. His arms are outstretched and depending on how you choose to portray it, he could either be perceived to be surrendering, awaiting handcuffs, or he could be gripping imaginary pistols. Either depiction carries a very heavy meaning. The first; are we really “the land of the free” in a country that was never meant to protect us? Will this great nation that I pledge allegiance to hold the same allegiance to me? Or the second; am I left to my own vices with the only option to defend myself the best way I know how? Opting to have the cover shot in black and white takes away the infamous red, white and blue of our great flag and leaves us with one fact; we are all merely children Under God.
The intro begins with children reciting the national anthem and the first thing that stands out to me is that I can actually hear what they are saying verses feeling as though I was being screamed at like on his previous project. Not only that but the title of the album is tied into the Pledge of Allegiance, which is again repeated on the outro. Usually this is the part where I decide to skim through the songs and stop only when something catches my ear but then How You Feel comes on and it’s as if I’m actually being greeted and welcomed to listen to something I haven’t experienced before so I allow it to play all the way through. Gone are the overbearing sounds of T.G.I.F, which Under God has now replaced with more melodic arrangements and samples (Slow Down samples a song from Mary J. Blige What’s the 411 with the same title) that allow Fresh to ride the beats as effortlessly as surfers ride waves. Executively produced and mixed by Demetrius “SupaNatra” Howard for Chief Execs Entertainment LLC, the songs blend together seamlessly creating one cohesive sound thus supporting the overall theme of the album.
If his lyricism was ever in question, songs like Carmina Flow immediately dead any speculation with crafty entendres such as “Sexing in sections etc./I’m extra terrestrial/excellent aeros over my area/Wright brothers/sounds of hysteria/history barriers/lost souls/history bury us/Jesus just bare with us/I brought a bear with us…
But it isn’t until So Be It that you catch a glimpse at a more personal side of Fresh when he says “…wavey at the highest peak/30 leagues under the sea/my ancestors carried me/to Plymouth Rock apparently/King Fresh legacy/shot me in the leg to see the path God embedded me/royalty’s ahead of me/loyalty will never be/cuz when you try to build em’ up they 9/11 everything/envy crushing every dream.”
Personally, that’s one of my favorite verses on the album and after listening to that I had to think what the comparison between T.G.I.F and Under God reminded me of and it finally hit me. One of my favorite artists is J. Cole and on Rich Niggaz (Born Sinner, June 14th, 2013 released under Roc Nation and Columbia Records) he says “It’s like Sony signed Basquiat/he gave it all he got/now the nigga don’t paint the same, J.Cole.”
Seems like all Fresh needed was a producer who provided a large enough canvas and allowed him the freedom to create with whatever colors he chose.
Under God was released November 25th, 2014 and is available for purchase on iTunes, Beats Music, Pandora and Spotify Stream.
Purchase Here On iTunes
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
[Video] Diddy Goes On Rant About Drake Stealing "0-100" Beat, Leading To Monday's Altercation
Diddy's assault on Drake Monday morning was months in the making ... because last June he told a packed nightclub in Miami that Drake stole his song ... and then played it as if it were his own.
[Video] Reebok Presents Kendrick Lamar - I am
Kendrick Lamar and Reebok join forces with acclaimed director Anthony Mandler to take you on a journey through Kendricks' hometown - Compton. The video celebrates the limitless potential of youth and is narrated by Kendrick through a powerful verse titled “Kendrick Lamar – I am” -- his own personal ode to Compton.
Monday, December 8, 2014
[Video] King Ezz - Dark Shades/Commerical Break (Produced By Tha Audio Unit)
King Ezz gives us "Dark Shades", the first visual from his latest project "Where's My Deal 3". Hella dope switch up w/ "Commercial Break". Both joints Produced By Tha Audio Unit and Directed By Only Leeshay. Check out the full album here: http://t.co/2zqi0FIid7
[Video] Tink Featuring Timbaland & André 3000 – UFO (FULL PREVIEW) !!!!
Timbo previews new Tink joint, and sings along! haha, no CDQ yet!
[Video] Tyga - Make It Work
Somebody's staying focused within the drama of Cash Money Records. When heading to iTunes to purchase the track, notice how it definitely says Last Kings Music and nothing CMR related. Either way, dope vid! Check it out! Honestly his best work is soon to come in my opinion!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
[Audio] Nipsey Hussle "50 Niggas"
New joint Produced by Mike & Keys and 1500orNothin as he prepares to drop surprise "Mailbox Money" album which will be available on itunes December 20th
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
[Video] Jeezy Talks Mike Brown, Joint Album w/TI, and More
Jeezy sits down with Civil TV to discuss what’s going on in the world in regards to Mike Brown and the highly unfortunate situation in Cleveland. The Trapper Of The Year sheds some light on Darren Wilson not being indicted, George Zimmerman skating off into the sunset. Jeezy shifts his tone to the chatter of his joint album with T.I., his A&R duties with Atlantic Records and how people perceive his position as a label executive.
[Audio] Tha Audio Unit - Mini Boss [iTunes Deluxe Version]
Monday, December 1, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
[Stream] OG Maco - Self Titled EP
OG Maco drops his reportedly last free project before the "album". Check it out!
[Audio] Ludacris - Hood Billionaire
Ludacris keeps his weekly freestyle series going by dropping off his version of the Metro Boomin produced Hood Billionaire the title track for Rick Ross new album.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
[Audio] Tha Audio Unit - Mini Boss (Stream)
Adding to his already impressive catalog and resume for 2014, (credits: Jeremih, Smoke DZA, Willie The Kid, Nes Wordz, King Ezz) Columbus, Ohio producer extraordinaire Tha Audio Unit winds down the year by releasing the musically adventurous instrumental project Mini Boss. It's largely inspired by the soundtracks and sounds of the 16 Bit gaming consoles. Those of us that grew up on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis all have fond memories from those games, and to them A.U. pays tribute by giving them "an extra life"
[Audio] King Fresh - Under God [Standard Version] Album Stream
"You know what the Midwest is? Young and Restless...."
Kanye West's iconic song Jesus Walk's asks the rhetoric question. This small but powerful statement strongly personifies the work ethic and drive of the rising Ohio artist King Fresh.
A native of Cleveland, Fresh relocated to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of the Arts. Now releasing his highly anticipated first solo effort "Under God" (executive produced by SupaNatra) since officially signing with Chief Execs Entertainment (Exec Gang), he paints a vivid painting of his life and dreams that is cinematic yet surprisingly relatable to the listener.
"King Fresh: I believe that where ever you are in life is only because you're supposed to be there. If you're at the top or at the bottom it's all because you made it that way. If you want to be at the top, or you're not happy with where you are currently... Work your ass off to change it. And with this album (Under God) the world will know where I'm headed; and that they can do it too."
Despite having the attention of his region, he isn't satisfied and is aware that there is more work to be down:
"I believe that it's not only my time, but it's time for Ohio and the Midwest as a whole to shine. And I won't stop until the world recognize us. We too have a voice." ~ King Fresh
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
[Video] "The End of Malice" Documentary Trailer Featuring Pusha T, Pharrell And Iceman
"No Malice" formerly of The Clipse brings us this very up close and personal documentary, hopefully answering all the questions we may have surrounding the change in his career, and where he plans to go from here. Check it out!
[Audio] Tink - "Tell The Children" - Produced By Timbaland
The second coming of Lauryn Hill is on the way..
Monday, November 24, 2014
[Video] Beyonce - 7/11
I've watched this video 290,439 times already, and yeah.
Friday, November 21, 2014
[Video] Beyonce - 7/11
With her Platnium Edition album droppin, Bey releases this visual, having a dance party with some pretty fly ladies on some penthouse hotel suite type vibe....check it out!
[Video] Wale - The Followers
Wale drops this crazy dope visual.....check it!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
[Video] Jeezy- Black Eskimo
Jeezy releases another visual from his "Seen It All" album Black Eskimo....check it out and let us know what you think!
[Music] Rick Ross, Jay-Z & Tink "Movin' Bass (OG Version)"
Timbo dropped by The Breakfast Club and gave DJ Envy the greenlight to unveil the Original Version of "Movin' Bass" with singer/songwriter Tink. If you haven't heard of this chi-town artist, you are in for a great surprise! Check out her OG version on the song!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
[Music] Pusha T "Lunch Money" prod. by Kanye West
Pusha T returns with a new one produced by Yeezy! Glad we were able to snag it before Google Play yanked it off the net! Check it out!
Monday, November 17, 2014
J Cole Announces New Album "2014 Forest Hills Drive"
With little to any publicity, J Cole announces he will be releasing a new album "2014 Forest Hills Drive" slated for December 9th this year. The project will possibly include 13 tracks but most your questions can be answered by taking a look at the documentary-type visual he just dropped. Check it out!
Friday, November 14, 2014
[Audio] Tha Audio Unit - Mini Boss (Instrumental Album)
Adding to his already impressive catalog and resume for 2014, (credits: Jeremih, Smoke DZA, Willie The Kid, Nes Wordz, King Ezz) Columbus, Ohio producer extraordinaire Tha Audio Unit winds down the year by releasing the musically adventurous instrumental project Mini Boss. It's largely inspired by the soundtracks and sounds of the 16 Bit gaming consoles. Those of us that grew up on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis all have fond memories from those games, and to them A.U. pays tribute by giving them "an extra life".
Thursday, November 13, 2014
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[Audio] @LupeFiasco Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - Deliver
Crazy. That boy Lupe back in his bag FOREAL.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
[Video] Tha Audio Unit - Game Loading/Bowser 2
This Is The First Visual To #MiniBoss Instrumental Album Based Off Of Video Game Music Produced By A.U. (Tha Audio Unit) Album Dropping November 14th 12:04am
[Video] Kendrick Lamar- i
Kendrick Lamar premieres his visual for the single "i". You can catch him getting his soulful dance on and even a special cameo from the great Ron Isley. Nothing like paying homage while dropping one hell of a visual! Check it out!
Monday, November 3, 2014
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Saturday, October 25, 2014
[Audio] Drake Drops 3 New Records! Listen Here!
Drake - "6 God" (Prod. by Boi-1da & Syk Sense)
Drake -"Heat Of The Moment" (Prod. by 40)
Drake - "How Bout Now" (Prod. by Boi-1da & Jordan Evans)
Friday, October 24, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
[Audio] Nes Wordz - "Back In My Bag" - Produced By Billionaire Boyscout & SupaNatra
Ohio Artist Nes Wordz releases "Back In My Bag", the first single from his upcoming album titled "Stupid Genius", due out early 2015. The song features production by Billionaire Boyscout & SupaNatra. For more info, follow @NesWordz on Twitter & IG.
Friday, October 17, 2014
[Video] AU - #MiniBoss Trailer #2
A.U. is releasing his video game inspired debut instrumental album titled "Mini Boss" November 14th 12:05am. Check this dope trailer out!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
[Video] Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Quite the visual from Flying Lotus and Kendrick. Check this out and look out for Flying Lotus's "You're Dead" coming soon!
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
[Audio] Kendrick Lamar - "I'm Da Man" Snippet
You guys have to be complete f*cking idiots to think King Kendrick isn't sitting on some shit like this for the GKMC follow up. Pieces are from an old verse but definitely a new beat and some bars are different. Stay woke. Very woke.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
[Video] AU - Abyss at 80bpm (#MiniBoss Trailer)
Much love for the home team!
[Audio] Gunplay Featuring Cormega - "Savages"
Quite interesting. Bet you guys didn't see THIS SHIT coming lol
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
[Audio] New Kendrick Lamar - i
The wait is over as Kendrick releases his new single. The soulful sound and excellent verbal vocab as only he could do it, brings some fresh air into this first day of fall! Check it out!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Kendrick Lamar Releases Artwork For Single "i"
As Kendrick prepares to release his highly anticipated sophomore album, he gives his fans a look at the artwork for his upcoming single entitled "i". We here at ExecGang are certainly waiting to hear some new Kendrick so of course the anticipation is real over here!
The album is rumored to be released in June.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
[Video] JUST BECAUSE: DJ Khaled Featuring Kanye West, Consequence & John Legend - Grammy Family
Just realized something... Why the fuck didn't Common or Fonzworth have a verse on this?
Friday, September 12, 2014
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[Video] Kanye West's Full Performance at Philly's "Made in America" Festival, August 30, 2014
Missed the Kanye performance? We got the whole shabang. An hour and 20 minutes worth.
[Video] Funny Business: Sway Exposes Troy Ave On The Lowest Of Keys While Freestyling On Air
At 0:48, Troy Ave hides phone with waters, prior to rapping. At 1:48, Sway slides waters away to show phone. Sway has all the answers.
Friday, August 29, 2014
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
[Video] 50 Cent Challenges Floyd Mayweather To Read Harry Potter
LMAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOO!
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
[Video] Just Because: Juelz Santana - "S.A.N.T.A.N.A."
"Do mo mo street talkin', than Stone Cold Steve Austin"
Saturday, August 16, 2014
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
[Audio] Kanye West - "All Day" - (Voice Memo Recording)
Someone's being sneaky...CDQ version must be on the way!
Monday, August 11, 2014
[Wavy] Nike LeBron 12 "Eggplant"
The Nike LeBron 11 didn't get a lot of court time via LeBron James, so Nike had to hit the lab hard to come up with some more suitable footwear. Enter: 'The Twelve' which is already creating waves thanks to its unique silhouette, and overall construction. The newest LeBron 12 to surface comes in a classic 'Eggplant' colorway, with a deep purple smothering the upper. The swoosh on the side is reminiscent of the LeBron 9, but the build is unlike any previous models. The kicks aren't nearly as high-top as the Nike Kobe 9 Elite, but are definitely a step above the Nike LeBron 11. If nothing else, the 'Eggplant' Nike LeBron 12 certainly has us intrigued.
[Video] Lil Wayne - "Krazy"
Get More: Hand-Picked by MTV, Krazy, Music, More Music Videos
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
[Video] "Funkmaster Flex Night" Drop, Originates From Rosie Perez Interview on The Late Show
Check the 5:58 mark. Props to @jose3030
Friday, August 8, 2014
[Video] Timbaland In Studio Performance
This beat? Jesus Christ.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
[Video] ScHoolboy Q Speaks On What's Next & Black Hippy Album
Respect To Mikey Fresh!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
[Video] Chief Keef & A$AP Rocky On The Set Of "Superheroes"
Download video: MP4 format
Monday, August 4, 2014
[Video] SupaNatra - "Meanwhile" - Mini Documentary
Tracy G of Sway In The Morning, Mikey Fresh of Vibe Magazine, and others join Ohio artist SupaNatra for a early listening session at KWL Management put together by Low Key of YouHeardThatNew.Com, for his latest project titled "Meanwhile", slated for late summer. Check out this mini-doc as "SupaNatra" and friends, spend a day in NYC.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
[Video] Toyota Swagger Wagon Featuring Busta Rhymes | 2015 Toyota Sienna
Dawg...............
Saturday, August 2, 2014
[Audio] Ab-Soul - "To The Max" Produced By Statik Selektah
FREE MAX B!
Friday, August 1, 2014
Thursday, July 31, 2014
[News] Kendrick Lamar's "good Kid, m.A.A.d. City" Finally Comes To Visual Life In A 14 Minute Film
On Saturday, August 9th, Kendrick and award-winning director Kahlil Joseph will debut m.A.A.d, a 14-minute short film inspired by K. Dot's major label debut described as “a kaleidoscope of story lines and ideas that defy typical categorization to explore new languages and new forms,” at Sundance's first annual NEXT Fest.