It’s game time. Your Old Droog and Tha God Fahim take it to the house for their latest collaborative album, Tha YOD Fahim. Blessed with 14 tracks full of NBA references, the dynamic all-star duo kick off the show with their Nottz-produced “Slam Dunk Contest” featuring Pharoahe Monch. Other tracks include “Charles Barkley”, “Mailman”, “Disney … Read moreNew Album: Your Old Droog, Tha God Fahim ‘Tha YOD Fahim”
Perfect score. After arriving with Tha Wolf On Wall Street, Your Old Droog and Tha God Fahim are now polishing their follow-up LP, Tha YOD Fahim for Friday (Feb. 19). Assisted with Nottz’ funky and hard-hitting beat, Your Old Droog tips off the cipher with an untouchable opening verse. Tha God Fahim drives through the … Read moreYour Old Droog, Tha God Fahim Ft. Pharoahe Monch “Slam Dunk Contest”
We talked with Your Old Droog about his new album, working with artists like Mach-Hommy and Tha God Fahim, and exploring his Eastern European roots in his music. Droog in Russian means “friend.” Last year, Your Old Droog released Jewelry, an intimate album that explored the Brooklyn rapper’s Jewish roots. Story raps like “Generations” felt … Read moreYour Old Droog Believes He’s Accomplished Something No Rapper Has Ever Done…
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Mach-Hommy, Steve Lacy, Cleo Reed, Madison McFerrin, Your Old Droog, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. Your Old Droog … Read moreBest Songs of The Week: ft. Steve Lacy, Madison McFerrin, and More
Your Old Droog explores his origin roots on his latest project, Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition. Here, the Brooklyn-based rapper reflects on immigrating to the states (“Ukraine“), showcases his keen lyrics “Pravda“, and embraces his heritage on the standout “Kyrgyzstan“. At 12 tracks, guests include Mach-Hommy, who appears on three tracks, as well as EI-P, Black … Read moreNew Album: Your Old Droog ‘Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition’
In anticipation of his Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition on Friday, December 5, Your Old Droog dumps off another one. Over a beat by Messiah Musikmm, Droog takes it to Kyrgyzstan for his latest bundle of thought-provoking raps referencing the game, politics, and Black culture.
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Fousheé, Sango, Your Old Droog, FIG, Nelson Bandela, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. Tiago Frúgoli Ensemble – “Árvore … Read moreBest Songs of The Week: ft. Fousheé, Sango, Your Old Droog, and…
Read all about it. Your Old Droog brings out the big guns with the latest single off his upcoming Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition dropping December 4. Over a piano loop and eerie hums, Your Old Droog, Mach-Hommy, El-P, Tha God Fahim and Black Thought each trade through-provoking raps for a six minute cypher.
Hot off the release of his latest project, Jewelry, Your Old Droog’s a new delicacy to kick off his new year. Over The Alchemist’s sinister beat, the Brooklyn rapper trades gritty raps with the late Prodigy. Dig in.