Smoke DZA has been a stickler for consistency for many years, and whether he’s putting out projects with his R.F.C. collective or dropping his own solo gems, we’ve come to expect solid efforts from the Harlem native. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cue up his newest release, He Has Risen, which is produced by Harry Fraud, […]
With their joint project He Has Risen set to be released on March 4th, friends and frequent collaborators Smoke DZA and Harry Fraud single out the 7th track on the set, 100K. Produced by Fraud, the track showcases a haunting soundscape, punctuated by DZA’s potent bars. Pick up He Has Risen when it drops on […]
You might go and revisit your 9os Hip Hop favorites after hearing Smoke DZA’s newest release “Morals,” a collaboration with producer Harry Fraud. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From the duo’s upcoming album He Has Risen, the single features Snoop Dogg who aids in solidifying the overall nostalgic sound, while assisting DZA in calling out the […]
The Kushed God Smoke DZA and Wale connect today for the brand new 183rd produced cut titled “Absolutely Perfect.” The track finds its inspiration from legendary professional wrestler “Mr. Perfect” Curt Henning and the two wrestling enthusiasts trading bars over the instrumental which is lifted from Henning’s entrance music while also interpolating classic sound bites […]
Last week, Smoke DZA made his triumphant return to the music landscape after remaining rather reclusive for most of 2015 with a brand new cut, I Got Kids. In doing so, the Harlem native revealed that 2016 will be a busy year for the Kushed God and as promised, he doubles down by releasing a […]
Harlem native Smoke DZA has built himself a cult following since he first came onto the scene years ago, with his lengthy catalog of music. In 2015, DZA released music very sporadically, which is a stark difference from his output from years prior. As a result, the rapper recently told his fans that he plans […]
Following his impressive EP “The Appetizer,” which was released last year, Sauce McKinley is nearing the release of his debut album. In the meantime, the artist-producer-engineer holds fans over with unveiling of an 8-track free EP titled “Sound Waves.” The musical set features contributions from Smoke DZA, Locksmith, Kembe X and Ken Rebel. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
Directed by: DMF Films Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information You better shut up when grown folks is talking. At least, just say less. Way less. NYC’s R.F.C. released their new music video for one of the tracks from their Outsiders album. Smoke DZA, NymLo, and Al-Doe show up on the mic while master sampler 183rd […]
Remember mixtapes from DJ Drama, Don Cannon, and Ill Will? A new group of Hip-Hop fans, P.S. 4080, put together a compilation tape that is reminiscent of those halcyon days. They put together 18 new tracks from a collection of artists around the country, who you might not know about. Some are more known than […]
Smoke DZA gives Bronx bred rapper Al-Doe the ill assist on the “Truffle Butter” freestyle. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information
GoldRush is a team of two video directors that have been slowly but surely making a name for themselves. Josh and Rahil have directed videos for some of your favorite artist such as Rome Fortune, OG Maco, Smoke DZA and A$AP Twelvyy. Their cinematic approach to visuals and design sparked the curiosity of many individuals to […]
Consistency is everything. That’s something 183rd has come to live and work by. The NYC producer didn’t pick up a MPC or a MOOG as a kid, but he’s put in enough work and relied on his natural music skills to get him on production credit lists for most of the new talent coming out […]
Smoke’s RFC Music releases the first track off the crew’s new project Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information DZA just announce his new deal for his label R.F.C. Music Group and dropped the first single off his crew’s upcoming album. This one has Smoke DZA and Al-Doe and some commentary formerly from the legendary Roc-A Fella’s […]
The Source caught up with Harlem’s own Smoke DZA to talk his latest projects. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For those who aren’t familiar, what’s the meaning behind your name? Dream. Zone. Achieve What drives your creative process? Living life. Once you live life (traveling, spending time with family, and experiencing different things) you’re always inspired […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Taking it back to where it started… Check out the first installment of ‘The RapFest” Cipher. This new song/cipha features Smoke DZA, Prodigy of Mobb Deep & newcomer Delorean. The beat on the song was produced by AListFame who also speaks on the production of it during the video clip. […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Smoke DZA, the Harlem native and King Chiefer, returns today with a brand new video for “Hearses”, a standout track from Dream.Zone.Achieve. Like the song, the visuals feature Los Angeles emcee Ab-Soul, who delivers a powerful verse and chorus. A quick glance at the title should clue you in on the […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When Kirk Knight gives you a beat that a Japanese samurai would train to before an epic battle, you gotta sharpen your lyrical swords. Smoke DZA and Bada$$ Joey did just that for the last release before Smoke DZA’s Dream.Zone.Achieve. Both barely leave any empty space on the canvass as […]
This week’s [3/21/14 – 3/28/14] The Source Weekly Soundcloud Playlist is once again available for your listening enjoyment. We apologize for the missing playlist last week, a combination of technical difficulties and lack of good music led to this. But this week we return with a BANG and a POW! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Smoke DZA has a few things on his mind. Yesterday he released the track, “DZA Season.“ Today, the Harlem MC linked with Cam’ron for the track “Ghost of Dipset.” The songs doesn’t focus on a particular topic. DZA raps, “But, I’m not that kind of ni***/It’s a different kind of get […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Smoke DZA isn’t messing around since entering free agency. Despite his recent release of “ZONE,” he gives the fans some more music. Today we get a couple verses worth of his over Kid Cudi’s “In My Dreams 2015” instrumental. In what Smoke calls “borrowing” Cudi’s beat, he talks about having […]
