H.O.P.E. - FLY NIGGA DIGEST (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

#BelieveInHOPEWright drops this week so in preparation H.O.P.E. will drop new content throughout the week.  Whipped up this lil artwork for him yesterday, produced by Swiff D so enjoy, it's on some player ish.

Fly Nigga Digest (prod. Swiff D) - H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. x HIPHOPATLUNCH INTERVIEW (VIDEO)

Playing catch up real quick...I was to post this last week.  So if you missed it check out H.O.P.E. take a timeout with HipHopAtLunch while he was in New York to talk about his upcoming #BelieveInHOPEWright project.  Get ready...

2NITE: VALENTINES ON BROADWAY presented by JULIEN EDWARDS, PLAYMORE w/ CHUCK INGLISH, SEAN G & DREWBYRD

Going down tonight for couples looking for a mature place to hang out as well as singles just looking for a good spot to hear music and enjoy life rather than hit the meat market called the club and bask in their bitterness...lol

H.O.P.E. - I DO IT (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

You know it's a busy day when you squeeze in some quick artwork for an artist but don't even have time to post the track that it's for first...either way if you didn't catch this earlier then you need to download now and check it out.

I Do It (prod. K Roosevelt) - H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E F/ KENDRICK LAMAR - COMPTON'S FINEST (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

Need I say more...

Compton's Finest f/ Kendrick Lamar - H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. F/ ROOSEVELT - GOTTA GO (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD)

Some new music from the young homie H.O.P.E. from his forthcoming "Believe In HOPE Wright" album.  If they haven't already though... #FREEHOPE

Gotta Go f/ Roosevelt - H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. - SINCERE: THE NAS TAPE (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD

Everyone has been waiting on an actual release date for this project but HOPE has had the fans at his mercy by not giving one.  After a few leaks and a freestyle with Skeme over a Kanye beat folks have been anxiously waiting to see if this tape would drop...well it's here.  All Nas beats with features from Diz Gibran, CurT@!N$, Chase N Cashe and Kent Jamz and presented by the L.A. Leakers; H.O.P.E. says this all about getting to the rapping.  Enjoy.  Shouts to Fresh 2 Def and LA's Finest.  Oh yeah and shouts to me for the artwork, haha.

Sincere: the NaSTape - H.O.P.E. x L.A. Leakers

H.O.P.E. x SKEME - APPALLED (MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

H.O.P.E. and Skeme get together to run off a bunch of bars over Kanye's track that dropped a couple Fridays ago.  Shouts to me on the little artwork, not a fan of everyone doing this style, BUT in this case it makes sense so we went with it.  These two are definitely RAPPING on this track so download it, spread the word, etc...I've been bumping it all weekend since H.O.P.E. sent it to me late Friday night.  Pistols and Palm Trees on the way soon, Sincere: the NaStape on the way even sooner.

Appalled - H.O.P.E. x Skeme

H.O.P.E. - EVERYBODY (NEW MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

H.O.P.E. dropped another track for the masses over the Thanksgiving holiday but I was on vacation.  For this entree HOPE does his thing over Bentley's track.  Enjoy.

Everybody (Freestyle) - H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. - THE DEFINITION (NEW MUSIC DOWNLOAD)

H.O.P.E. drops a new track from a forthcoming project and he's getting his bars off on this one.  I liked what he was spitting, but I know a particular line turned some heads earlier today.  H.O.P.E. has already made a statement to clarify things.  What others think or how they accept it still remains to be seen.  Either way you can't deny he spitting, so check it out.

The Definition - H.O.P.E.

LITE x H.O.P.E. - THIN LINE (ACOUSTIC VIDEO)

H.O.P.E. x Lite - Thin Line (Acoustic) from Abigail Golden on Vimeo.

This made way to me yesterday but I didn't have a chance to offer it to the public until today.  This is pretty dope so you need to peep it out quickly.  The song is really dope and we can all relate.

H.O.P.E. - NIGHTLIFE

H.O.P.E. - NightLife from Abigail Golden on Vimeo.

BOUT TIME, don't worry H.O.P.E. I'm blaming all this on Julien, I mean c'mon he's a Dallas fan. But anyways my boy H.O.P.E drops his video for Nightlife featuring cameos from Skeme, Cire, CurT@!n$ and UNI. We've all been waiting, and it's long overdue. The visuals match the song like music videos should do...makes you want to go party doesn't it? So check it out then hit up H.O.P.E. and let him know your thoughts. And you can still download Follow the Leader if you don't have it already. It's also to the right of the blog posts, just click the pic. Directed by Sendeu. Oh and I have an exclusive interview with H.O.P.E. dropping soon. Enjoy.

H.O.P.E. x HIP HOP OFFICIAL - NIGHTLIFE (LIVE)

I was supposed to see HOPE on the hardwood over in Cheviot Hills one day...but he was excused because he was working.  Pretty much he was over at the FCC fam's office recording this here.  So it looks like he wasn't afraid to hoop with Thurzday.  Peep HOPE doing his single from Follow the Leader live at HHO.

UPDATE: INTERVIEW NOW INCLUDED

H.O.P.E. x MIGHTY (SF)

H.O.P.E. - The Girlfriend Song (Lyricist Lounge 2009) from The SPLIFF on Vimeo.

HOPE performing at that show in SF I told ya'll about.  This is his track Girlfriend Song off of Follow the Leader.  Peep it out.

SKEME - SKEME OF THINGS 2

So like I said before, I fux with Skeme...I've heard pieces of this project as he was putting together and last week while he was out puttin' in some work for Eazee Street (which I'm grateful for) he laced me with a copy.  I took a listen and I must say I'm feeling this project.  Skeme is definitely in his own lane as he gives come of the harder content a la Nipsey Hussle or Jay Rock yet with the style and sound of something you'd expect from our Diz Gibrans, El Prez and UNI's of the LA Renaissance.  His down to earth attitude and his energy in his music should make you appreciate his offering and his hustle.  Brought to you by SOX, Fresh 2 Def, Diamond, Eazee Street and another FCC fam: 2 Dopeboyz, plus more...u basically gotta fux with it too!!!

UPDATE: HAD TO BRING THIS BACK UP TO THE TOP!!!  IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!!!

Skeme of Things 2 - Skeme

2NITE - HOPE's FOLLOW THE LEADER RELEASE PARTY

Of course I'm going to need you to click on the flyer to see it up close...but basically it's going down 2nite at Winstons from 10PM - 2AM and you have to RSVP to attend.  SOOOOO, do that now, watch the Laker game later then head to Winstons after that.  Aiight bet...

EAZEE STREET X DWB - THE ANNUAL EVENT RECAP

My folks over at DWB posted some pics on their blog from our great event together last Wednesday and it was great fun had by all.  We had plenty of support come out to celebrate with us as DJ Spintelect handled the 1's & 2's and the crowd rocked out to the LIVE performances of UNI & Chris Focus.  Gotta thank the Zanzibar, Chris London, DJ Swivyll, Shawn Chrystopher, El Prez, DNEZ, Convinced, Melo KAN, Perfecto, DJ Qwess, The4thQtr.net, NerdWithSwag, LAx, Skotch Davis, Hip Hop Official, E Dub, Meka, The House of Pretty, Ek50bition, DRG Films, HOPE & Fresh2Def, Ayomari, TiRon and anyone I may have forgotten...and of course Chris Focus & UNI.

H.O.P.E. - FOLLOW THE LEADER (DOWNLOAD)

If you've been over in these parts the last few months then you've heard of the Compton emcee H.O.P.E.; well today marks the release of his anticipated Follow the Leader project.  Featuring folks like Skeme and Casey Veggies, some quality production and clever lyrics...Follow the Leader is another quality project put out by another talented local artist.  So check him out and see what you think.  This includes the single Nightlife as well as the remix with Mickey Factz & UNI.  Props to Julien.

Follow the Leader - H.O.P.E.

(2)DOPE QUESTIONS w/ H.O.P.E. (VIDEO)

Meka catches up with Compton's H.O.P.E. for this version of a (2)Dope Questions.  Peep it out and get some insight on the young man.  Follow the Leader coming soon...

H.O.P.E. - NIGHTLIFE VIDEO SHOOT

H.O.P.E. - "Nightlife:" Behind The Scenes from 2dopeboyz.com on Vimeo.

Because of other obligations that popped up, I was unable to attend this young man's video shoot this weekend.  From Meka's video up top and Drew's right above what your reading, it looks as if the video should be on point.  The director is a talented young man who wants to make dope material, so I expect NOTHING less.  Peep the vids to get an idea of what you'll see.  And if you haven't downloaded the single, go here.