Is it us or does there seem to be a resurgence of OG rappers from Hip-Hop’s golden era returning in 2025 with new work for the older heads to appreciate? After seeing the likes of Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and Rass Kass return for the West Coast, LL Cool J has stepped up to represent for New York City and it sounds like the man is looking to show and prove he’s still a force to be reckoned with.
Linking up with The Overlordian for the visuals to “The Force,” Ladies Love Cool James takes his talents to Paree where he roams the streets of the city of love incognito as he rocks a Kanye-ish yellow face mask covered in rhinestones (diamonds maybe?) and spits his bars with a mug so mean that even that bright mask couldn’t hide his intensity. We’re surprised the man covered his moneymaker.
Back in the States, Neek Bucks and Jadakiss keep that New York vibe going and in their clip to “Break Down,” the two roll through the streets of NY with their respective crews before kicking it at a sports bar for a little R&R.
Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Hit-Boy, Big Hit and Dom Kennedy, Jim Jones and Yomel El Meloso, and more.
LL COOL J FT. THE OVERLORDIAN – “THE FORCE”
NEEK BUCKS FT. JADAKISS – “BREAK DOWN”
HIT-BOY, BIG HIT & DOM KENNEDY – “MONTE CARLO”
JIM JONES & YOMEL EL MELOSO – “LA NOTA”
OVERKAST. FT. VINCE STAPLES – “STRANGE WAYS”
BABY MONEY, G.T. – “ARMAGEDDON”
RICHIE RICH – “SQUIRREL”
FRISCO – “LOOK AT ME NOW”