by Levar McDonald

One of Brooklyn’s leading voices in the underground circuit I.O.D. just released a necessary track for those “Golden Era” hip hop aficionados. Retouching the classic Jaz-O & Jay Z collaboration “The Originator”, I.O.D puts a 2015 Brownsville remake with “’15 Originator (Side A).“ Going absolutely ballistic lyrically matched with the fast-paced flow with over the vintage instrumental, I.O.D. continues showcasing why he’s a force to be reckoned with in Hip Hop. Check out the record down below and stay tuned for the MC’s next moves. We’re assuming there’s a Side B to this…

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I.O.D., a Brownsville MC emerging within New York’s highly competitive Hip-Hop scene, has decided to drop a new record, “Ebola”. Produced by Gordon and directed by 2Ri, the record capitalizes on the news scare and numerous negative connotations the alleged disease carries in its name, translating that same ideology and capturing it within the subject matter of his lyrics. Specifically the first verses all touch upon numerous things that bother him on a normal day basis. Here’s what the young MC had to say about the video:

Really take my art in and make your own truthful opinion about what you hear and see and not judge it solely off of a controversial title. And that they should also do their own research and formulate their own thesis on the issue of Ebola. For me tho it’s art it’s suppose to make you feel something. What you feel is up to you.

In all, I.O.D. aims to help spark your mind to alleviate yourself of anything you find detrimental to being the real you. With cosigns ranging from Ebola awareness organizations to members of Pro Era, not to mention a huge billboard of him on 34th street as part of the #Re2pect campaign, I.O.D. is sure to have a bright future ahead of him.
Check out the eerie tune below and let us know what you think!

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A lot of rappers say interesting things in the booth, but are amazingly boring on camera. Brownsville beat batterer Sean Price isn’t one of those rappers.  Continuing his impressively extensive series of wacky comedy videos for Duck Down Records, his latest video features him attempting to pawn a “historically significant” potato at the pawnshop of world famous Pawn Star Chumlee. Hilarity ensues.

For more hilarious Sean Price comedy moments, watch the videos below. Famously known as “Your Favorite Broke Rapper,” these videos are clear evidence that perhaps comedy could provide Sean with an alternative source of income. Enjoy. And buy his album Mic Tyson while you’re at it because he can rap too. Seriously, he can really rap. Shit’s kind of scary sometimes.

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