pring is at our doorstep but RATKING’s winter inspired 700-Fill may have you far too entranced to answer its knock. The trio took part in the growing tradition of “taking them by surprise,” and decided to ambush their listeners with their latest EP. Despite my occupational obligation to keep my nose in everything, I had no idea about 700-Fill. I …
“Snow Beach” | RATKING. | VIDEO.
e’ve been knee deep in new music videos this week. So much so that we almost forgot to show you these visuals for RATKING‘s “Snow Beach.” The trio never seems to disappoint when it comes to keeping it simple. Genuine, organic and dedicated the art, they can never lose. For true hip-hop heads, “Snow Beach,” directed by Ari Marcopoulos, is …
RATKING |x| King Krule | So Sick Stories.
RATKING recently released visuals for their single, “So Sick Stories.” Featuring King Krule, the brooding tune is a long awaited collaboration that was well worth the wait. The video, directed by Eric K. Yue, has an introspective charm, but still shows enough teeth and New York city grit. The title of the track is actually a lyric from one of their …
RATKING Turns 100.
RATKING recently released visuals for their single, “100.” Directed by Arvid Logan, the video is a blotted acid trip. The orgy of images layered upon one another serves as captivating experience that only enhances an already dope song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN4z48r5axw
RATKING |x| Eric Copeland |x| CONS EP Vol. 1
New York collective RATKING recently collaborated with Eric Copeland of Black Dice for a track on Vol. 1 of Converse’s CONS EP. “Gaucho” is a youthfully sinister song with a rough and tumble rhythm– it is the first track off the forthcoming CONS EP VOL. 1. If “Gaucho” is this good, we can’t wait to see how the rest of the EP measures up.
RATKING on the Creep.
RATKING is set to finish up their tour with TRASH TALK. Through the end of July, the collective we will be hitting up the following destinations, spreading their sewer disease in a town near you–and by ‘town near you’, we mean any town in/near Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, or California. Tonight they will be playing in Nebraska at The …
Return of the Ratkings.
New York City collective, RATKING, recently dropped visuals for the single “Comic”. Featuring one of our favorite new school rappers, Wiki, the group consists of three other members who go by the name of Ramon, Hak, and Sporting Life. Ratking was relatively quiet over the summer, but with their recent signing to XL Recordings, it looks as if there will be …
VIDEO | “3 Stories” | WIKI feat. Kaytranada.
IKI just released visuals for the single “3 Stories,” featuring Kaytranada. Animated by Jayme Lemperle and Evan Borja, the video takes us through a day in the life of the Ratking frontman—from his coital exploits to the freewheeling cab ride home. “3 Stories” can be found on Wiki’s most recent solo EP, Lil Me.
NEW Music Video! | “Badd” | Sporting Life.
porting Life of Ratking is preparing to release his debut album 55 5’s and he recently dropped visuals for the first single, “Badd.” Directed by Alon Sicherman, the video has an athletic motif that really conveys the energy of the track. Sporting Life mentions this factor: “when I watch sports set to certain music it gives me chills sometimes, or might bring …
Antwon. |x| Wiki. | “Metro Nome”
apper Antwon teamed up with RATKING’s Wiki for the simmering summer single, “Metro Nome.” While the track and its video (directed by Ramez Silyan) is a seemingly mellow and hazy affair, Antwon and Wiki’s flow brings the raucous. “Metro Nome” can be found on Heavy Hearted In Doldrums.