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Christopher Evol (@AbstractWright) | “Urgent Insurgence Day 61”

As y’all know we at CurtissKing.com post filmed & directed music videos, but I’ve decided not to limit our website. Our site is to lend a helping hand to those that really want to grow in Hip Hop or any genre for that matter. That is exactly what Evol is doing in this video of him spitting. This cat is doing something abstract for sure, he is putting together “365 Days of Poetry and Hip Hop” on his youtube channel. A concept like this is time consuming, so I really respect the hustle he is trying to put it together. Check out his youtube account, https://www.youtube.com/ChristopherEvol and see what I’m talking about.

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Domangue (@Domangue) | “Looking Back” | Directed by: Preux Production (@PreuxProduction)

With the groundwork laid for his 2015 ascent, Domangue gives fans a glimpse of his artistic process while creating 'Looking Back' & films a visual to accompany the record for quick-release. Very dope track, Domangue put together a chorus that I can’t get out of my head.

- James

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Murs (@MURS) | “316 Ways” | Produced By: Ski Beatz (@SkiBeatz)

With all of the buzz & excitement running around due to Murs’ upcoming album, “Have a Nice Life”, we have to look back on the G.O.A.T.’s discography. For those that truly love this hip hop shit, Murs is at the top of their favorite artist list. Murs is typically known for his deep lyrics & mellow flow, but he has been spitting Hot Bars ever since he & Slug first competed for Christina Ricci. These Hot Bars have given him the respect he deserves. These Hot Bars got him signed onto one of the most successful Hip Hop labels around, Strange Music. Happy Birthday Murs! There are 316 ways to kill the industry. Thank you for being a powerful voice in this world. God bless everybody trying to do right.

My Personal Favorite Bar(s):

“Fake love, fake hugs, fake thugs, fake blood They turn around and sell it to the public like they answers I’m just so appalled Especially now I got as much dough as y'all And I ain’t never had to kill nobody, never had to sell coke Spend it while you can, cause we all go to hell broke This morning had the world in my hands So I gave it to the meek but y'all wouldn’t understand”.

“And I'm amazed by the ignorance Money made y'all a bunch of million dollar idiots You still spending money on jewels I took my money out to Africa to build more schools And still got enough to take a cruise with my lady friend Pull up to your spot in a drop-top Mercedes Benz You see you give then you get back But I'mma be dead before you lames ever live that”.

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Sol (@Solzilla) | “People” | Prod. By: Nima Skeemz (@NimaSkeemz) & Elan Wright (@ElanWright)

Sol, brother, you & the rest of the Zillas did it again. Everytime I hear a new joint by this young talent, I’m taken back from the creativity & sound that he is pushing out of Seattle. The Zillas have been proving that they have a place in this genre. At the end of the day, if you don’t have a deep knowledge of Sol’s discography, make sure you check this song, “Old Him”, and “2020″ are a great introduction to the stud. Very excited for the future of Sol & The Zillas.

My Personal Favorite Bar(s):

Sol:  “Yeah Wake up and I brush my teeth Pack my shit and fuck in peace Never take 'em back again Fuck having these rapper friends I'mma run around the track and take over the map again Money changes everything, believe me I know firsthand Best friends, lost them, still I'm on my working man Feed me life or give me death, leave me right where I stand Bleedin' on the mic stand, something like the crucifix Sacrificed it all for life in the music biz”.

“Instead of rolling papers, you should go enroll in class Nothing holding you back, except the focus you lack There's so more to this world, than just blowing up and rap These people love you, that equals power I see it in the music, if you feel me turn me louder Am I talking to myself, saying something in the mirror Put together all my lyrics you might see my picture clearer Zilla”.

- James

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Ofure (@iAmOfure) of Dream B.I.G Music Group (@DreamBIGMusic)   | "What To Believe" | 

I love what I do on this website. I get to help out striving artists from across the globe, and it's always refreshing to receive dope content. Ofure sent me some dope content. This is one dope emcee. Keep killing it my gee.

My Personal Favorite Bar(s):

Ofure: "They sayin' as time flies, we rise

that is hard to acknowledge.

Knowledge can give you power

but power don't give you knowledge;

I learned that by enrolling myself in college.

I'm educated.

But does that mean I'm really smart?

I'm dedicated."

IF THERE IS ONE THING I CAN TEACH FOR THE KIDS & FUTURE OF HIP HOP, IS THAT EDUCATED & INTELLIGENT RAPPERS ARE DOPE AS FUCK. Even if it is only one college course, education helps.

- James

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Big Sean (@BigSean) | "Blessings" | Ft.: Drake (@Drake) & Kanye West (@KanyeWest)

We all know that Big Sean can spit, but it's refreshing catching him on a track with two of modern day rap superstars, Drake & Ye. Point being, I feel as if Sean gets pushed behind most cats in the game, & I don't see why. As you can see on this track, his bars stand out harder than Yeezy & Drizzy. All three of them are "Skyscrapers" in this era of Hip Hop. Shouts to their successes. Excited to watch them progress.

My Personal Favorite Bar(s): 

Big Sean: "I live the life I deserve, blessed Fuck a vacay I feel better at work I mean whatever it's worth, I give whatever I'm worth For my niggas who gon' go to Hell and back for me I'mma give 'em Heaven on Earth Or a hell of a check, yeah, whichever come first Blessings on blessings on blessings Look at my life, man, that's lessons on lessons on lessons I treat the beat like it's a reverend I tell the truth like father, forgive me, these are all my confessions".

"My grandma just died, I'm the man of the house So every morning I'm up cause I can't let them down, down Always down for the cause, never down for the count I guess when your stars align You do like the solar system and plan it out So I'm going over time, on the overtime Yeah, I'm that invested, but you can't attest it Million dollar goals, managed to manifest it The family never going anorexic."

Drake: "I don't need them favors that you ask me for I could give two fucks 'bout where the Grammys go I just gave out Grammys on my Instagram Them OVO boys, the business man It is what it is, trust me, you get what you give, yeah You gotta come to my side and see how we live, yeah I cannot see Heaven being much better than this, yeah Blessings on blessings from me and my niggas from the 6 Look at what we did, yeah Be quiet, I'm doing a toast For niggas that don't really do shit, I swear, y'all be doing the most."

Kanye West: "Since the truth keep niggas traumatized They tryna compromise my condom size So I Snapchat that whole shit Tryna see titties, tryna show dick And I swear to God I hope they post it I'm blessed."

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Jig (@uproar_jig) Wake Up ft. D'zyl 5k1 (@dzyl5k1) Produced by: Paul Cabbin (@paulcabbin) The latest release from the Uproar Nation collective, the highly anticipated debut album from beloved member Jig, entitled, "Open Heart" is finally ready for the masses. The album is a themed project stemming from Jig's own experience of having heart failure and tasting the clutches of death, only to reemerge sometime later and do away with all the negative aspects of his life and speak with the mentality that he needs to be completely (and sometimes brutally) honest with everything he says because he now knows that there are things in life that occur that may not give a person a second chance.....so everything must be said with an "Open Heart". This first visual is an ode to those who wish to see him fail and are discouraging of the immense amounts of support, progress, and love he has received since his Phoenix-like return to the world. Featuring labelmate and co-founder of Uproar, D'zyl 5k1, this Paul Cabbin produced track is just a small taste of what will be a landmark album and strong statement for this ambitious artist. directed by Uproar's visual expert David Mosley aka Dlemmuh of Dlemmage Designs. coming out February 14th, 2015, on Uproar Records. It will be available on Itunes, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox Music (and all online retailers and streaming services), as well as physical cds available in select stores.

- James

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Cassanova (@KillaCassanova) | "To The Top Remix" | Ft: @JWillzVa , Director: @OfficialCryan , Prod: @lehday

I know I don't have to say much about Cassanova & his crew because y'all remember him from when I posted the original version of "To The Top", but then this man had to do the damn thing all over again with a remix. Don't sleep on this youthful talent from the VA.

- James

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Official Curtiss King remix of Trey Songz - Na Na

FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY PROPERTY OF Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic Records

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Official Curtiss King remix of Bobby Shmurda - Hot Nigga

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Official Curtiss King remix of Tegan and Sara - Closer

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Official Curtiss King remix of Tegan and Sara - Closer

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OnCue (@OnCue) | "No Way" | Produced by: Maki (@maki_music), Brenton Duvall (@BrentonRules), & Royal (@RoyalMakesMusic), Directed By: Hunter Lyon (@HunterLyon)

While I sit back reminiscing on the "I like turtles" kid, OnCue shows & proves the music industry with his new music video for "No Way" off his recent album, "Angry Young Man". I once believed that Hunter Lyon & Cuey couldn't top their efforts of their video for "So Much Love" but got damn, they've done it again. As I take in this video, I see that Cuey & his team have flipped the popularity of the newly praised Meme, & developed it into a message, "OnCue is taking over any possible way he can, especially through the internet". With that being said, Cue continues to kill it in both audio & video. "AYM" is an album that I listen to once a day along with Pterodactyl Jones self titled album, Atmosphere's "When Life Hands You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold", and Murs & 9th Wonder's "Murray's Revenge". As i've stated previously, I've been a genuine fan of OnCue's since the time of "Crashing Down", (& if I'm not mistaken, the background of the beginning of "No Way" appears to be similar to the background of "Crashing Down", but I'm sure I am wrong). With all said & done, this video is absolutely brilliant.

Oh, & by the way Cue, the next time you're in Southern California, let's hit the bar. The bourbon is on me my friend.

My Personal Favorite Bar(s): OnCue:

"Yeah, I'ma make jams til I get a Hologram

And a sister named Janet

I'm an honest man, I'm a Pollick fan

So i treat the face like the canvas, oooh

But it's all about the loot

When I fell off, friends went poof

(Still) Money on my head when i nearly had no roof

But these girls think I'm cute from my hat to my boots, thank the lord

They ignored my tooth, cause of what I do in the booth

Ain't that the fucking truth

Reincarnation Im the proof

Who the hell dumb enough to let me loose

I don't drink goose, I like me bourbon."

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Ty Steez (@Ty_Steez) | “Windows [Making Of]” | Label: Beat Machine Records (@BeatMachineRec)

Those that know of Ty Steez most likely know of him from his abstract & complex production, his recent interview with Home Grown Radio, or his contribution to Lecrae’s Grammy award winning album, “Gravity”; but for those that haven’t caught wind of the young talent, this short documentary is needed to learn about him. This doc is revolved around his newly released EP, “Windows” (Which is now readily available in the link below). With the support of record label, Beat Machine Records being based in Milan, Italy, Steez’ hometown of Twentynine Palms, and his relocation in Los Angeles, his music and fanbase is growing by the day across the globe. Make sure you buy “Windows” today and support this young musician.

Link to “Windows” —> http://music.beatmachinerecords.com/album/bmr008-windows

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Dee-1 (@Dee1Music) | "Against Us" | Produced by: Rico Beats (@RicoBeats)

I posted Dee-1's lyric video for "Against Us" in the past, but with the power behind this joint, I had to post the official music video as well. Dee-1 also known as OMAR (One Man Army) has been steadily on a mission to not only become one of the best rappers to ever live, but also to bring positivity into the world. RCA recording artist, Dee-1 continues to outshine competition. In the past, some would recognize Dee-1 as one of the opening acts of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s “The Heist Tour”, his past work with Hip Hop legend Murs, or possibly you’ve heard of Dee-1 as a middle school student when OMAR was a teacher. Regardless of how Dee has been heard, if you haven’t heard of him, you can check out his mission right here on his new joint “Against Us”. If this song doesn’t prove his might, check him on the BET 2014 Cypher with Logic, G-Eazy, Lil Mama, and many more.

My Personal Favorite Bar(s):

DEE-1: "We need to grow up

Every rapper talkin’ about takin somebody girl

Everything on TV oversexualized

Man I really hate this world

Black people robbing black people

Black people killin more black people

These are facts people

Looking at my own people

Wondering if they plottin

Smile so bright, heart so rotten

Pick you apart like cotton

We new slaves hanging ourselves minus the noose

Oops! I’m signed but still spitting the truth

I got to”.

- James

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Azad Right (@AzadRight) | "6:30" | Produced By: Cazzafura (@Cazzafura)

For those that keep a close eye on CurtissKing.com, you are probably wondering why I typically post music videos released in the past. The reason as to why I post older music videos is because Curtiss King and I wanted to the jems from artists that are being promoted by the artist themselves anymore. It's a means of promoting the old songs for artist while they (the artist) promotes the new. Now I know Azad Right released 6:30 roughly towards the conclusion of 2013, but for those that haven't heard much of AZ, this is a good song to start off with. I've been riding with AZ since he released "Spiderwebs", "Alone" & "Pressure" off of his "The Time is Right" tape. This tape was packed with great joints, but the Coldplay sample on Spiderwebs was killer. Since this tape AZ has come a far way in his career & will only continue. I personally loved seeing that AZ swung through Home Grown Radio. Much love to Home Grown.

My Personal Favorite Bar(s):

Azad Right: "I’m causing riots, they treat me like I’m a tyrant

Asking me these questions like tell us whats in your diet

Pasta, impostors I can digest your whole roster

You slidin' through my baseline, I'll block you like Ibaka".

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KR (@WhoKR) | "Jam" | Produced By: Curtiss King (@CurtissKing)

I must confess, the day that KR dropped his latest project in September, I waited anxiously for the visual for "Jam". Of course with CurtissKing.com 's very own Curtiss King being the producer, my opinion is fairly biased, but this song is one of my favorites off of "I$0Lyf3 3". With all of the requests from fans and myself included, KR and his team put together another music video to bring us entertainment on his road towards stardom. 

My Personal Favorite Bar(s):

KR:

"And they go shut the fuck up

This flow can't get enough of

B,b,b,b,bum de buh buh

Boy colder than the winter dust

Get it wetter than the lochness monster

Better cuff your chick bruh".

- James