TDE Takeover

There hasn't been a group quite like Top Dawg Entertainment since the end of the Rocafella era. TDE is an independant record label founded in 2004 by CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith and Terrence "Punch" Henderson. Their artist roster consists of MC's Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Isaiah Rashad, singer SZA, and bigwig Kendrick Lamar. They bring a energy to hip-hop that hasn't been seen in a while. As the star of the group, Kendrick Lamar has the potential to be the next Jay Z. He has the right amount of commercialism, mixed with his conscientious lyricism, and an honesty that connects to just about every demographic. Although, he didn't drop an album in 2013, it was definitely his year. The classic LP he dropped in the fourth quarter of 2012, good kid, m.A.A.d. city was able to maintain relevancy the following year; even with albums from Jay Z, J. Cole, Kanye West, Eminem, and Drake hitting the market. On top of that, K.Dot was on just about every feature imaginable. Next up for TDE is Schoolboy Q. He has released a number of features this year and is expected to drop an album and album next month. Ab-Soul, the genius of the group has even released a few singles this year, along with a number of features; including Mac Miller and Chance The Rappers latest Projects. Ab-Soul may even be more lyrical than Kendrick. He has definitely got him beat on the consciousness aspect of the rhymes. Soulo's fans have been inching for another project after, ever since he dropped his second album Control system last year. Lucky there is some hope. TDE founder Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith said on twitter, two days ago, that we can expect an album from all six of TDE's artist in 2014. Now we can definitely expect albums from Schoolboy and Kendrick, maybe even an album from Ab-Soul. As for Jay Rock and the newly signed artist, Isaiah Rashad and SZA, their project will most likely be in the form of mixtapes and EPs; considering they haven't recieved very much promotion from the label so far. Either way new music from TDE is nothing but good for hip-hop. Hope OVO's camp is ready for the competition. 2014 is going to be very interesting.

P.S. here is the new video Sing About Me, from Kendrick Lamar's latest album, as well as the latest music from the TDE stars. Also be sure to check out TrueMusic's latest Girl Next Door.

Future ft Schoolboy Q & Diddy - Shit (Remix)

YG Hootie ft. Kendrick Lamar – Two Presidents (iTunes)

Ab-Soul - Dub Sac

Isaiah Rashad - Shot You Down (Remix)

Girl Next Door: Sibongile Cummings is a bootilicious black Afrikan beauty. She is from Nigeria, and unlike all those fake boobed and but-shot girls, this woman is all natural. Although, many haven't heard of her she is an up and coming model, that is sure to get more exposure. 

You can find her on twitter @SymbasErothick. Enjoy!