Danny Brown

MUSIC VIDEO: Danny Brown – “25 Bucks” (Feat. Purity Ring)

One of hip-hop’s most eclectic and exciting talents, otherwise known as Danny Brown, has released a brand new music video for “25 Bucks,” his somber collaboration with Purity Ring hailing from last year’s Old. The video is a rather chilling affair as it finds Brown and Purity Ring’s Megan James wandering through a home based […]

Danny Brown Re-releasing ‘Hot Soup’ With Seven Bonus Songs, Stream “Contra” Now

Back in 2008,  Detroit rapper Danny Brown put out a mixtape called Hot Soup, one of several that helped him gain a cult following. Now that project will be re-released as a special double LP and 7″. The re-release comes out April 15 and turns the 20-song Hot Soup mixtape into a two-disc LP with seven […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 3/16-3/22

Welcome to this week’s edition of Weekly Wax! First off, the official list of exclusive releases for this year’s Record Store Day was revealed earlier this week. What are you looking to pick up at your local shop on April 19? The other big story this week involves emo pioneers American Football, whose self-titled album […]

Pitchfork Music Festival Expands Lineup, Adds St. Vincent, Danny Brown, Cloud Nothings and Many More

After last month’s initial lineup announcement that featured headliners Beck, Neutral Milk Hotel and Kendrick Lamar, as well as about 20 other acts, Pitchfork Music Festival has filled out their 2014 lineup by announcing another wave of acts set to play the festival. St. Vincent, Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks, Real Estate, Cloud Nothings and Deafheaven […]

Danny Brown Announces 2014 Tour Dates

Detroit native Danny Brown has unveiled plans to embark on a world tour beginning at the end of this month. Dubbed ‘The Old Danny Brown’ Tour, the latest outing from Danny Brown will kick off February 21 in London, UK. From there, the unpredictable emcee will visit Ireland, France, Germany, Denmark, and Norway before returning […]

Watch Danny Brown Make His TV Debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’

If you’re still coming down from the Danny Brown high that was all of last year, don’t worry — we are, too. Brown saw his third full-length, Old, receive some serious attention, released numerous music videos, and debuted on remixes galore (like Vampire Weekend’s “Step“). What he has yet to do, however, is make his TV debut.. […]

Hear Vampire Weekend’s “Step” Remix Featuring Danny Brown, Heems, Despot

Almost in an effort to have the last say of 2013, Vampire Weekend took to Twitter last night to share a “wintertime remix” of “Step” with verses from Danny Brown, Despot, and Heems. Download it below. The four piece band had quite a year, topping nearly every “Best of” list from 2013 with this year’s […]

LISTEN: Ryan Hemsworth Remixes Lorde, Beyoncé

2013 has been a year full of Ryan Hemsworth remixes, ranging everywhere from Outkast to Backstreet Boys, and he’s also had time to release Guilt Trips, his debut LP, back in October. Now Hemsworth has sprung a whole new set of remixes upon us, including Lorde’s “Ribs” and Beyoncé’s “Mine.” The tracks are included in a 10-track […]

Michael Giegerich’s ‘Best of 2013’ In Music

I could preface my list of personal favorite records from 2013 with a stereotypical tangent concerning how difficult it was to handpick each choice, but that would be a completely boldfaced lie. Throughout the year, each one of these albums stood out to me as soon as they emerged from my headphones and latched onto […]

Fool’s Gold To Celebrate Six Years With Brooklyn Blowout

Back that ass up. The team at Fool’s Gold are ready to party. A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs have worked endlessly to grow Fool’s Gold Records into what it is today. To commemorate six years as a label, Fool’s Gold will be throwing a bash at SRB Brooklyn next Friday, November 22. It will feature performances […]

MUSIC VIDEO: Danny Brown – “Side B (Dope Song)”

Danny Brown’s third full-length, Old, hit stores today via Fool’s Gold Records, so the Detroit native is celebrating the release of his highly anticipated record with a brand new music video for “Side B (Dope Song).” Featuring a multicolored, psychedelic trip throughout the worn down areas of Brown’s hometown, the visuals are definitely worth a […]

UTG EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: A-Trak Talks Danny Brown At Spotify Listening Party

“He’s the caterpillar that turned into a butterfly. It worked, he’s so unique.” Last week, Spotify, in collaboration with Fool’s Gold Records, held an industry-exclusive listening party for Danny Brown‘s new album, Old. The party featured a plethora of pizza, champagne, beer and stylish professionals. The event was in celebration of the exclusive streaming of […]