Hip-Hop Reacts to Trayvon Martin

The Trayvon Martin killing by George Zimmerman in Sanford, FL is making national news and has turned into a civil rights cause with even President Obama commenting on the case. What we know is that neighborhood watch member, George Zimmerman, 28, shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and was not arrested or charged using Florida's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law as cover. The case is now unfolding on a national stage with new information being released daily and many people outraged and calling out for justice organizing protests and vigils around the country. The case has brought up racial tensions amongst African-Americans and Caucasians with many citing the race of Trayvon as the reason for the lack of police investigation and action initially.

For more information on the Trayvon Martin case, CLICK HERE.

Many politicians, community leaders and celebrities have been reacting and commenting on the case and the Hip-Hop community is no different.

"Realest Livin Flow" x Uzi

Take a beat,  add fresh flow, an urban location with lots of graffiti and some cool camera work and you have a Uzi's latest visual for "Realest Livin Flow" off of his sophomore mixtape, Keep Watchin' (Download it HERE). This is Uzi's element, no frills just a beat and dope rhymes. Get familiar with this up-and-coming rapper from South Florida! 


Watch, Listen & Download below:

DOWNLOAD "Realest Livin Flow" HERE.

"Cornerstore" x Da Undabosses feat. Rena

Miami rap artists, Razor and Grief team up to form Da Undabosses and the collaboration is so seamless you would think they've always been a group. Grief's hard-hitting vocals match well with Razor's gruff voice and word-play. Label-mate, Rena the Heart-thrizob adds her unmatched sound and flawless style to the track making "Cornerstore" a real trap-anthem. The musical film directed by Rich Bradley for Rich Bradley Films has a clear storyline where we're reminded that snitches don't make it too far in the streets.

Check out the video below and download Twin Towers, Da Undabosses mixtape HERE.

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VID OF THE DAY: "It All Belongs to Me" x Brandy & Monica

After their uber-successful, "The Boy is Mine" in 1998, Brandy and Monica have finally teamed up again for "It All Belongs to Me" a soulful and empowered break-up song that shows that the talented duo still have great musical chemistry. The song is hit-worthy and they look absolutely gorgeous in the video. Click HERE to watch the video!


Check out the Behind the Scenes vid after the jump!

DEAN'S LIST: UZI

South Florida rap artist Uzi brings to the table an incredibly infectious energy that you feel when you meet him and that permeates throughout his music, especially in his latest mixtape, Keep Watchin. When you meet Uzi, you can't help but get excited about his music and his career as an artist. His energy is palpable and his work ethic is incredible. At 23 years old, Uzi talks like a seasoned vet in the game and has a clear vision and plan for his future.

Freestyle of the Day: "Work" x Frequent Flyer Los

Frequent Flyer Los goes in on the Diplo-produced track, "Slight Work." Los has a smooth and clear delivery and brings his Southern flow to the Wale song giving it a whole new swag. The Alabama-born rapper is definitely putting in the work displaying his uncanny talent for storytelling mixed with punchlines. Los is definitely putting in that "overtime." Check out his "Work" below and let us know what you think!

"This right here designer flow. Got these bitches choosin me like eenie-mini-minie-mo!" -Frequent Flyer Los

Check out other Frequent Flyer Los songs featured on 

Ivy League Mag:

"Hell of a Life" feat. J-Harden

"Lambo"

"In the Morning"

Artist Spotlight + "Closer" Video

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@Los251 | @IOU4Life

Hell of a Life x Frequent Flyer Los ft. J-Harden

The boys over at IOU Entertainment have been flooding the internet with banger after banger creating crazy buzz from Atlanta to Alabama to Florida. Frequent Flyer Los is that dude and his latest, "Hell of a Life" featuring J-Harden brings that heat! Harden's unconventional vocals mixed with Los' straightforward delivery on the Justin Padron produced track makes this a major song. Despite the song's big sound, Los' verses hit hard. Check out the song below and let us know what you think about Frequent Flyer Los!

Listen & Download: 

"Hell of a Life" x Frequent Flyer Los ft. J-Harden

Check out other Frequent Flyer Los songs featured on 
Ivy League Mag:


"Lambo"
"In the Morning"
Artist Spotlight + "Closer" Video


Follow on Twitter:
@Los251
@JHarden01
@IOU4Life

Throwback Thursday Jam: Like a Pimp x David Banner

"Like a Pimp" featuring Lil Flip was David Banner's first official single as a solo artist after leaving rap duo Crooked Lettaz. The single from his independently released album, The Firewater Boyz Vol. 1, landed him a deal with Universal Records and in 2003 he released his first major label album, Mississippi: The Album. "Like a Pimp" launched Banner's career peaking at #48 in the Billboard Hot 100 and at #10 in the Billboard Rap charts. Banner has had commercial success in the years since both as an artist and as a producer. 


Go ahead and grab that red party cup & bounce to "Like a Pimp!"