Gangsta Boo

Run The Jewels gave their new album a surprise early release in the midst of nationwide protests against police brutality, helping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for injustice-fighting organizations and giving a voice to the unheard in the process.

”Fuck it, why wait,” the duo wrote. ”The world is infested with bullshit so here's something raw to listen to while you deal with it all. We hope it brings you some joy.”

Listen to the album's first single ”Hallucinations” here.

Listen to new songs by Gucci Mane/Megan Thee Stallion, Steve Mason (Beta Band), Devon Welsh, Anna Meredith, Arthur Russell, Sufjan Stevens/Timo Andres, Norah Jones/Mavis Staples, and more.

Here's all the new hip hop we posted on BV this week, including Gucci Mane/Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, clipping., Travis Scott, Billy Woods, Summer Walker, and more

This week's Notable Releases include Converge offshoot Wear Your Wounds' big step up, Torche's latest triumph, Big K.R.I.T.'s sequel to his breakthrough mixtape, and more.

Ian Isiah, Project Pat, Porches, Arca, and more also appear on 'Angel's Pulse.'

Tonight's NYC-area shows include Drake/Migos, Interpol/Gang Gang Dance, Luna, Boris, Thursday, Wild Pink, The Natural, Annihilation Time, and more.

Run the Jewels just wrapped up their tour last night (3/1), the final night of a four-night stand at NYC's Terminal 5. They also appeared on 'The Daily Show' during their run, to discuss Bernie Sanders, weed, the Grammys, and more...

Killer Mike and El-P are in the midst of a four-night run at NYC's Terminal 5 as part of their tour in support of the third Run the Jewels album, RTJ3. The first two shows were this past Saturday (2/25) and Sunday (2/26)...