Maaaan we been had the idea to do a rap video at the paintball spot, unfortunately T.I. and Young Thug beat us to it. This is definitely another love it or hate Young Thug joint where he clearly made up his lyrics in the booth, but you know what, who are we to criticize his genius, ODB didn’t write shit down either.

It’s been pretty well established that Slaughterhouse can’t put together a good song to save their lives but it is undisputed that Eminem, Royce da 5’9″, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Crooked I, and Yelawolf are beasts when it comes to laying down verses in a BET style “Cypher.” But can today’s generation handle 20 minutes of a cappella rhyming? That’s the question Em and them ask with this, tell us what you think on our Facebook page.

This is pretty crazy. XXL released a never heard Big Pun track today on the occasion of the rappers 43rd birthday (that’s crazy too!). The song, which features Fat Joe, Easy Mo Bee, and Shaquille O’Neal of all people (and he’s not half bad) is a lyrical banger that reminds us of the good ol days when rappers had more lyrics than gimmicks. Take a listen below. RIP Big Pun.

In other music news, the Winter X Games are stepping it up crazy on the entertainment tip this year with Skrillex, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, and Chromeo announced as the headliners for the weekend. If you’ve ever seen the crowd at Winter X, you know people are gonna be pumped! Go here for ticket info.

A lot of you may remember the legendary punk bank NOFX, and a lot of you won’t. Either way, you’ll probably enjoy seeing what happens if you try to get on stage and hug their frontman Fat Mike. Maybe punk isn’t dead after all.

CMJ is taking over NYC this week and we are mad excited to be part of NYC’s CMJ Takeover, a blowout event featuring Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era, Smoke DZA, Vince Staples, Cozz, SD, DP and RAZ FRESCO! It’s going down this Thursday, October 23 at the Highline Ballroom and although the show is at capacity we have a spot for two lucky Radcollector readers to get in! Just go to our Facebook and like and comment on this post and you’ll have a chance at the tickets. For an even crazier prize pack from New Era & Fila enter here. Full show details are after the jump.

Twin bros The Mattson 2 have been making unique music for a while now playing alongside of skate legends like Ray Barbee and Tommy Guerrero. Now they’ve embarked on their first album and tour as a dedicated duo. Get to know them and their psychedelic sounds as Timbo spends an evening with them on dose.

This is dope for three reasons. 1. This kid is only 15. 2. He’s from New York. 3. The video was directed by RB Umali. Watch and tell us know what you think.

We’ve been a fan of RA the Rugged man since wayyy back and wouldn’t hesitate for a second to believe in anyone he co-signs for. But he’s got something extra special on his hands with 17 year old LA rapper AFRO who bangs out a ill freestyle like its nothing in this video. Every other rapper that claims to freestyle just needs to quit already, this is how it used to be done and if you don’t know go look up Supernatural. Also props to this young kind for recognizing RA’s realness. This shit is dope!

Ok so it’s hard to watch this with a straight face because well, it’s an acoustic guitar driven rap song by some old dude named Mike Dunafon with ridiculous ad-libs by none other than Wyclef Jean. On the flip side, Dunafon is a bonafide candidate for the Governor of Colorado who wants to keep weed legal, reduce the growing police state and keep big money out of politics. That all being said this may be the hardest “Trap” song out right now! America is crazy!