More Albums Dropped!

By now you know 2015 is a massive year for hip hop.  Thus far, we have been graced with new projects by popular culture staples such as Drake, Big Sean, and of course Kendrick Lamar, but beyond these, albums by Joey Badass, Lupe Fiasco, and Ghostface Killah & BADBADNOTGOOD have also been intriguing listens.  Today, albums by ultra-foodie Action Bronson and Odd Future member, Earl Sweatshirt, have officially released. 

Four years in the hip hop game and Action Bronson finally debuts his first studio LP, Mr. Wonderful.  If you've followed his web series on Munchies, "Fuck, That's Delicious," you've known of the pending album for awhile.  The 13-track project features Chance The Rapper as well as production from The Alchemist.

After releasing the music video for "Grief" last week, fans of Earl Sweatshirt and Odd Future were given a glimpse of what's to come from his second studio album I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside.  The 10-track project includes features from Vince Staples, Dash and a couple others.  You can stream the album here.

You can stream both albums now in the OfficeVibes tab! 

'Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation' Official Trailer

Ethan Hunt returns from his last mission that ended in Dubai to track and destroy the Syndicate, rogue individuals that do exactly what Hunt's IMF does, while he and his team face the disbandment of their organization. Obviously, Tom Cruise stars in the fifth film of the M:I franchise and is accompanied by staple Ving Rhames, Alex Baldwin, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jeremy Renner. Mark your calendars for July 31st as Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation releases then. Watch the official trailer below.

J. Cole- G.O.M.D. Music Video

Let's not forget Dreamville rapper J. Cole kickstarted the proliferation of hip hop albums that have been released over the past several months with his late 2014 project, Forest Hills Drive.  Although currently on tour, J. Cole is continuing to promote his LP with a new music video for the track "G.O.M.D."  Directed by Lawrence Lamont, the visuals for this track provide a historical, yet fictional reminder of the prolonged fight for racial equality.  Check out the narrative above. 

Valued: A Speaker for the Music Enthusiast

val·ue (ˈvalyo͞o), noun. the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth or, usefulness of something. 

Source: Google 

Welcome to a new component of InTheRough.  Whether it be the shoes we wear, the coffee (or tea) we drink, or the books we read, consumers place a value on the products we buy and the activities we engage in every single day.  Rooted in aesthetic and functionality, Valued is merely the illustration of the essentials we at InTheRough and fellow creatives alike rely upon in our Goods-filled endeavors.

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The desire to listen and discover music also stimulates a curiosity to understand the way in which it is heard.  The medium in which music is perceived is just as important as the actual activity itself.  Great speakers, whether they be in your home, car, headphones, or on-the-go, execute an audial presence that encompasses the full range of human hearing.  The "better sounding" speakers are those that not only consider execution but the synthesis of material and design; science and art. 

For young or traveling audiophiles, portability is key.  A functional speaker that carries high quality, high fidelity sound in a work space, apartment, dorm room, or even outdoors is the goal.  The Bose Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker is intriguing in its design while packing the clarity and volume to entertain the necessary vibes of large group settings or relaxing Sunday afternoons.  While great sounding speakers can come at an expensive price, audiophiles can find well executed models at a wide price range.  If you are in the market for speakers, the Soundlink Mini can be purchased here and don't forget to check out the accompanying visuals. 

Wale featuring Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign - The Summer League

DC's poster boy Wale is preparing to drop his fourth studio album, The Album About Nothing, a week from tomorrow. Today brings us a preview of the work to come as his single "The Summer League" featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West has surfaced. Listen to the groups encouraging pleasantries below and pick up Wale's The Album About Nothing on March 31 on iTunes.