Blog: daNk Ideas

Big Duke laces Chip with a super funky production. And Chip takes it and does what he does with productions that bump. Download: Chip tha Ripper - Hy as Fuck -daNk

When this song came out a few days ago, I was pump seeing the artists involved. Upon listening, I think my expectations were a bit high. Definitely a good song, but nothing extraordinary, which is what I was expecting.. (Can you blame me? Gorillaz & 3 Stacks on one track!?) Anywho, today the video gets the post more because of the animations. This is a pretty cool video, I can't even imaging how much time went into the design and creation of this. -daNk

On the real, if you haven't copped Habits & Contradictions yet you're screwing up big time. Q merks every tracks. Right here he hits us with some legit visuals to bump with one of the hardest tracks off the project, featuring Ab-Soul . -daNk

Awesome stunts. Awesome soundtrack. Awesome cinematography. Watch as Danny MacAskill , Daniel Dhers and Martin Söderström perform crazy feats of athleticism that bicycles weren't invented to handle. -daNk

This kid stays killin it, and I'm loving the consistant UMD/DC landmark imagery in every one of his videos. And of course you can't hate on Gumby. Someone have Logic hit us up, we'd love to interview him and learn from the source were this DMV stars drive is coming from. -daNk

With Breakfast dropping in just a few days, I assume this is a new track that you will be able to find on it. I was getting a bit bored with the Chiddy Bang sound, but this one is chillin. Xaphoon provides an instrumental that's real light on the ears, and Chiddy delivers with one of his better flows and some clever wordplay. Download: Chiddy Bang - Grab A Plate -daNk

I stumbled upon this daNk track earlier this morning off super producer Ski Beatz' upcoming album, 24 Hour Karate School Presents: Twilight .  This spaced-out joint features Mac Miller , who sounds more in his lane on this than anything on his official debut (just being honest).  While everyone was wondering who bodied the second verse on this, I went straight to the source to find out that it was none other than Cali spitter Locksmith (yes, I am hating on all the blogs that didn't actually listen to this [...]

Xaphoon linked up with Yuri Beats to produce this super smooth instrumental, and Chiddy laid some dope verses on top of it. Unfortunately, they couldn't get permission to use the sample commercially, so you won't find this one on their upcoming album, Breakfast . Pretty cool that they put a video together for a throwaway track, this song deserves the attention. -daNk

Figured they had to be getting some dope footage of this live, they did perform it a ridiculous amount of times on tour. Some seriously hypnotizing visuals right here. -daNk

From MoCo to NYC, Kwame has stayed on his grind. He released this track a few weeks back, and it's starting to catch a buzz. Enjoy some more good music from a rising talent right out of our back yard. Download: Kwame Darko - Stay Schemin (Freestyle) -daNk

Wale gets a hold of the instrumental that put Rocky on the map, and straight spazes on it. I've been needing some good Wale recklessness back in my rotation. Download: Wale - Purple Swag Freestyle -daNk

Here's another one that I fucked up by not getting it up sooner. The first time I watched this a day or 2 ago, I thought it was pretty dope, but didn't think it was postworthy. I've now been back to rewatch it maybe 5 times. This video is fucking awesome, and the track goes harder with each view. Well done M.I.A. So here ya go. My bad for holding onto it. -daNk

I'm a day late on getting this one up for you all, my bad. This one's too smooth though, I had to share it. Cam and Mac link up for an early morning studio session to drop some bars over a Big Jerm production. Download: Mac Miller - Dig That ft. Cam'ron -daNk

Yelawolf .. damn, every time I hear something new from this man it's better than the last. I honestly think he has the potential to be recognized as the most talented mc of 2012 if can keep this up. His flow is insane, and he switches it up on a dime leaving people in the dust. And on top of some crazy slick wordplay (you gotta listen closely for it), he's a great story teller in his music. Enjoy this random track he let Funk Master Flex premier last night. Download: [...]

This. Shit. Cray. I'm fired up. -daNk

Kanye gets frustrated with the Kobe Bryant System in this new promo from Nike. Great stuff. -daNk

I haven't even hit play on this yet having just downloaded it myself, but how can I keep you all waiting, you know this is gonna bump. I mean shit, if  Chip 's proven track record and the cover art on this thing aren't enough to make you click download as is, check out the track listing. Features from CyHi , Wale , Cudi , Krayzie Bone , Bun B , Far East Movement and more. Not to mention production by Lex Luger , Chuck Inglish , Boi 1 Da [...]

That pretty mothafucka hits us with some NSFW visuals to accompany a track of LiveLoveA$AP. All the classic hip hop imagery included, everything from nice cars and money to women and drugs. -daNk

One of the dopest songs I've heard in a minute is this one right here. It's off Q 's freshly released Habits & Contradictions , and they made some quick moves to give this one the visual treatment. Get that album though for real. -daNk

Woahh, this is about to go down?! I'm in. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears posted. This ish is coming $oon. -daNk