Royce Da 5’9 is gearing up to drop his upcoming album, “Layers” on April 15th. Today he drops the first single, “Tabernacle.” The production is handled by S1. Listen to the track after the jump.
(Photo) Royce Da 5’9″ Announces PRhyme 2. Hints at Kendrick Lamar & Eminem
Royce Da 5’9″ took to Twitter to announce a new project with DJ Premier might be on its way. Hit the jump to see what he has to say about the project.
(Video) Slaughterhouse Debuts New Song In NYC
Last night, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Royce Da 5’9 and Joell Ortiz – collectively known as Slaughterhouse – hit the stage at SOB’s in NYC for the first stop on their 4-date R.N.S. Tour. During their performance, the House Gang premiered “Conglomerate,” a song that will live on their forthcoming album, Glass House. Hopefully this means we’ll be getting the project sooner than later! Check out the performance below. The R.N.S. Tour rolls through Boston tonight if you’re in the area!
Slaughterhouse Announces RNS East Coast Tour Dates
Reunited and it feels so good! Since it’s been awhile that the House Gang crew have hit the road together, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Crooked-I and Royce Da 5’9 have all decided it was about that time. The emcees announced their upcoming RNS East Coast Tour today – which will be kicking off on September 21st – however only listing five upcoming dates and cities including New York City, Boston, New Haven, Hagerstown and Virginia Beach. They’re also supposed to be dropping their upcoming album Glasshouse hopefully sometime this year, so the tour will hold the die-hard fans over until then. Take a look at dates and locations in the gallery to see when Slaughterhouse will be coming to a city near you!
Indie Music Spotlight: Lazarus ft. Royce Da 5’9″ – Underdog
In the midst of his current projects with Slaughterhouse, DJ Premier and the soundtrack for “Southpaw,” Royce Da 5’9” has decided to collaborate with Russell Simmons’ rising star and protege Lazarus. The track is called “Underdog.” Check it out below.
(Photos) Hip-Hop Reacts To The Death Of New York Rapper Pumpkinhead
While some are still recouping from the death of Chinx, New York City is mourning for the loss of another well-known figure throughout the boroughs. Robert Diaz aka Pumpkinhead passed away at 5:40 A.M. this morning. Although the details of his death are unknown at this time, members of the hip-hop community took to Twitter to express their condolences. See what Immortal Technique, Talib Kweli, and more had to say about PH after the jump.
