Sometimes the ears aren’t enough. Don’t neglect your eyes, here’s some fresh videos since MTV’s been reduced to cameras following tools that even Tim Allen wouldn’t support.Mac’s full commercial takeover commences November 8th when Blue Slide Park drops. I love music that puts me in a good mood and he never seems to fail. His style/message is literally SPF 40 hater-block. This beat samples the track that if you don’t get hype for it’s solely because you’re sole-less. + keep an eye out for the Diamond Supply Co. x Mac Miller crewneck. Love that music and clothing are colliding.

It’s Hoodie! Hoodie’s almost a guilty pleasure because his style is slightly ‘pop’py, but he keeps his rhymes on point and his flow is so goddamn catchy. So fuck off for anyone that makes me feel guilty. This track’s about James Franco from Leap Year. You know about the crazy shit James Franco does?!

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Good news recent and soon-to-be college grads. Even if you get stuck with a shitty job at Google, you can still “make it.” Hoodie Allen‘s living proof. If you’re just tuning in, recap: U Penn grad Steven “Hoodie Allen” Markowitz ditched his gig at Google to further pursue his rap career after sleep deprivation started to become a serious issue and he couldn’t silence the passion. Good for us! Bad for Google I guess.

Continuing his ascent along his alternate life path, Hoodie’s back at it with his latest mixtape, “Leap Year.” His style can be filed under the nerd-rap genre that Childish Gambino has made me a fan of. If you enjoy the endless and calculated wit that obviously reflects a prestigious college degree, you’re in for a treat. But beyond the bars, the man has shown an aptitude for songwriting. His last tape, “Pep Rally,” also showcased his diverse musical taste, with samples all over the place from The Black Keys to Death Cab. His flow’s surprisingly sharp and he’s got a knack for making hooks that are catchy as hell. The buzz is rapidly growing. Hop on the Hoodie train!

Tracklist

1. Song for an Actress
2. Can’t Hold Me Down (ft. Tayyib Ali)
3. The Chase is On
4. James Franco
5. You’re Welcome
6. Soul On Fire
7. Every Time You Go
8. Push You Away
9. Sticks and Stones
10. Flipping Out
11. #WhiteGirlProblems
12. Dreams Up
13. Moon Bounce

DOWNLOAD Hoodie Allen – Leap Year (Mixtape)
DOWNLOAD Hoodie Allen – Pep Rally (Mixtape)

James Franco by Hoodie Allen

Can’t Hold Me Down (feat. Tayyib Ali) by Hoodie Allen