Benji, Gorda Brega, Toney Night, XO & Syxx – “Uptown’s Finest 2”
Carty Yeah, Southeast Slim, Whitefolkz, Kingpin Slim, Mo Chips – “Hottest In The Hood (DMV Remix)“

Two brand new posse cut primers on the ever burgeoning DC rap scene.

First up is “Uptown’s Finest 2,” the self-explanatory title track from the forthcoming EP of the same name. Secondly, a whole slew of local faves hop on Red Cafe’s “Hottest In The Hood” for some unofficial remix action.

Is it at all possible to shoot a DC rap video without Ben’s Chili Bowl? Just today not one, but two videos dropped featuring the venerable U St. eatery. First Southeast Slim’s (above) lo-fi “Shake Your Plaits” clip finds dance crew Da Originalz doing the song’s titular dance in front of the restaurant. Then GREAT RAP HOPE Wale (who also rhymes on “Shake Your Plaits” but does not appear in the video) grabbed some of his own Ben’s footage to back his nearly unlistenable Lady Gaga collaboration “Chillin’” (after the jump).

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good half smoke as much as the next man and Ben’s bears significance as one of the few lasting landmarks from pre-gentrification uptown, but surely there are other options. Can Florida Ave. Grill get some love? Or uh… I dunno, Yum’s Carry Out? Read More “Chili Cheese Cliche” »

Southeast Slim

Southeast Slim f/ Wale & UCB – “Shake Ya Platis“
Tabi Bonney f/ Reaction Band – “Rich Kids (Reaction Remix)“

Here are a pair of nice crossover go-go rap tracks that have been making the officially unofficial zshare rounds in recent days. First, Southeast Slim calls on frequent collaborator and Interscope signee Wale to jump on the UCB laced “Shake Ya Platis” and then Reaction teams up with underground favorite Tabi Bonney for a live take on his reggae tinged single “Rich Kids”.

Hit the jump for the original “Rich Kids” video. Read More “Go-Go Rap Twofer” »