[STREAM] Cane links up with Statik Selektah and Termanology for "Take Time"

Coming off his LouCane release, the DMV based emcee, Cane continues the momentum by dropping his newest Statik Selektah produced single, Take Time. The single that features well-known lyricist Termanology, was recently premiered on Sirius XM's "Showoff Radio".  Cane last collaborated with Statik Selektah on the Lucky 7 album where he was accompanied by the legendary Talib Kweli and Pro Era standout CJ Fly on Track 19, “ScratchOff”.

On “Take Time”, Cane and Term drop conscious verses about topics that most overlook, but are more than deserving of taking a few minutes to just think about.  "Take Time" will be found on Cane's forthcoming EP entitled "The Dark Hours", set to release March 4th.

Bad Man [VIDEO] ...and a note from Cane

Bad Man was originally found on the Citizen Cane album.  But if you are a "CITIZEN" you already know that! With Lou Cane, Lou and I wanted to put the songs that best embody us as artists on there.  This song is one of my most honest songs.  I’m really just taking a deeper look at myself, exposing some of my flaws and insecurities, and putting things in perspective.  The fear of not reaching expectations is haunting, and i think Lou’s production also helps paint that feeling on this one.  I put a lot of my self-conscious thoughts on the table.  My folks have stood by me on this journey, when they didn't have to, and I want to make them proud.  The fear of failure is one I have battled with since my football playing days, and it's certainly become more of an issue the closer I get to my ultimate goal in this music industry.  

I want to shout out my man Lou Burna for always encouraging me to say what I want to say, and for striving to continue pushing the boundaries creatively.  I remember we were riding around in his whip, and he threw on the beat, and I instantly started saying, "I'm a Bad Man momma".... Lou said, "yeah, that's it!"  And whenever he approves and is genuinely feeling it, I'm immediately empowered to take the gloves off and go for it.
I was told by somebody in the industry that this song would never work at a live show, because of the "repetitive vocal sample".  So when we were doing the Citizen Cane shows I strayed away from performing it.  But as we started doing shows around the Lou Cane release, we performed it and received an overwhelming response.  So what did I learn from that?  Go with your gut, do you, and fuck what others THINK they know.  THE PEOPLE can always sense what's real.  In fact that's what they want: genuine, unfiltered honesty

Lyrics (BAD MAN by Cane)
Was raised right, but grew up into a monster/
influenced by the music, the fluid and the ganja/
It wasnt you momma, pops did his job too/
you cant hide from the demons thats inside you/
Momma always said, "one of you boys is an addict"/
I dont know yet, guess I'm still working at it/
Still searching how to get out of this lifestyle/
wasting my days slaving got me turning to a night owl/
right out of a high, to a low/
ask me why? i dont know/
and i try to control/
but I cant get a hold of my anxiety still/
So I'm swimming in bottles while I'm fishing for pills/
I wish I could chill/

I'm a Bad Man momma...

My brother just had a baby/
I just got a maybe for a big gig, and shit they might pay me/
we all hype aint we YALL/
no it aint a new life, but this could be the new life that I been waiting on/
banking on something to change/
so I can give my family something to say/
so they aint blushing with shame/
when my name comes up in the conversation/
at another congregation, bet they bring me up in moderation/
so they aint stuck explaining 
where I'm almost at, and why I'm never around/
and why I still aint settling down/
and my head is in the clouds/
I aint lettin up, but I'm lettin em down/
I need to put this medicine down/

I'm a Bad Man momma...

My brother just popped the question, I just popped a pill/
No it aint at no church, but my name is ringing bells/
i think I'm doing well, they think I'm in a well, just wishin/
to them I'm only on the net = swishin/
cuz they aint seen me in months, or heard my voice/
so they asking how I'm doin when they run into my boys/
running out of poise, I want em unaware/
I don't want em knowing I'm the son they wanna fear/
I'm hiding skeletons, my closet a haunted house/
I grab a pair of airs and they all are falling out/
all the thought about if I does or if I doesn't/
Got me buzzing running to another subtance/
I'm buggin/

I'm a Bad Man momma...

PREMIERE: CANE GOES FULL PATRICK BATEMAN IN “CAUGHT A BODY” [VIDEO]

BY NATE SANTOS

Most of you will be throwing on creative and creepy costumes this Halloween weekend. But there are a few individuals out there who don’t have to put on a mask or makeup to walk in a deranged killer’s shoes. For his latest visual, DMV wordsmith Cane gives us a glimpse into life on the sadistic side and quenches his thirst to kill in “Caught A Body.”

Following a memorable appearance on Statik Selektah‘s Lucky 7 LP earlier this year, Cane is gearing up to body more beats on his upcoming project Lou Cane, due out December 15. For the second single off of LC, “Caught A Body,” Cane channels his inner Patrick Bateman, giving us a view to a kill as he plots on, executes, and finally, disposes of his victim and the track with swift blows and rapid rhymes, respectively. If it’s any consolation though, he didn’t really want to add to the body count when he woke up that morning.

Enjoy your daily dose of evil and watch Cane‘s “Caught A Body” up top. And in case you missed it, don’t take the big sleep on the visual for his first single “Give The Drummer Some,” which you’ll find after the jump.

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Peep The Tracklisting For Lou Cane Mixtape & Stream “Bad Man” [PHOTO]

We already showed you the lyrical whirlwind Virginia mic controller Cane can kick up with his “Give the Drummer Some” record. And lucky for fans who like head-nodding Hip-Hop, that song has home in the Lou Cane mixtape. 

Like the Mortal Kombat Shaolin hero is to kicking ass, Cane is to doing damage over audio supplied by his producer, Lou and they are both looking to make their mark on the crowded music arena. In preparation for the upcoming project which releases on December 18, we are delivering a new leak from the tape titled “Bad Man” which is pretty much self-explanatory.

“Bad Man is honest. I’m really just taking a deeper look at myself, exposing some of my flaws and insecurities, and putting things in perspective,” Cane tells Hip-Hop Wired. The fear of not reaching expectations is haunting, and i think Lou’s production helps paint that feeling on this one.”

STREAM BAD MAN 

- See more at: http://hiphopwired.com/2015/12/08/cane-lou-cane-tracklist-bad-man-stream/#sthash.3Dd8CNHh.dpuf

[ VIDEO ] HipHopWired.com Premieres "Give The Drummer Some"

It shouldn’t be too hard of a request for new rappers to possess enough skills to sound like they’re actually recognizance of the rhymes they are kicking. 

Virginia MC Cane doesn’t seem to have this problem in his new visual for “Give The Drummer Some,” where he blesses his sound man with witty bars they can actually apply to a head nodding track. The track is made for an album but strong enough for a freestyle; just the way rap elders wanted it to be. 

Cane is coming off a bubble-bursting year where he released his most cohesive project to date in Citizen Cane, which garnered him props from the likes of Statik Selektah and Sway Calloway.

The song will appear on Cane’s upcoming Lou Cane mixtape, à la doing some Mortal Kombat do bars. 

Take a look at the “Give The Drummer Some” video in the link below 

- See more at: http://hiphopwired.com/2015/10/26/premiere-cane-give-the-drummer-some/#sthash.Mq6ajp1g.dpuf

Cane Debuts "Lucid Dream" Visual for "Didn't I"

Following the debut of Citizen Cane, Cane offers up a Lucid Dream throwback with the visual for "Didn't I."

The Source Premieres "Citizen Cane"

Citizen Cane makes its debut courtesy of The Source Magazine.

"It's been a long time coming for Cane to get some serious love on The Source. He's progressed like none other over the last couple years, especially in 2014. He's done shows in NYC, SXSW, become buddy buddy with some industry icons (Stati, Sway, Markman), and now he's here to present his album with us. Produced by Lou Burna, save the bonus track which comes courtesy of Statik, Citizen Cane weighs in at 17 tracks of quick, clever rhymes."

Cane Visits Showoff Radio

Busy promoting the release of Citizen Cane, Cane checked in with Statik Selektah on Showoff Radio. The two discussed his upcoming album, their RapFix introduction, his grind, and influences. Cane spit a diabolical freestyle and hopped on the mic once more in a cypher with Boaz, Termanology, Illa Ghee, and more. (Stay tuned for that one!)

Take a look at the interview and freestyle below.

Cane - That's The Way

With Citizen Cane just around the corner, the titular citizen brings the first official release with "That's The Way." DMV's Don Draper aims to take the internet back and this groovy record is the first of many between the emcee and his right-hand producer, Lou Burna.

As 10.14.14 draws closer, Cane will encapsulate a momentous year with his strongest project to date. Spread the word and stay tuned. Citizen Cane is among us.

Cane - My Type of Party/Crown Royal [Music Video]

By now, you've probably been made aware that Citizen Cane is well on its way. After hitting up NYC last week for a special appearance on Statik Selektah's Showoff Radio (stay tuned for that), Cane dug into the Charles St. Chi vault to release the joint visual for "My Type of Party" and "Crown Royal."

Take a look below and keep October 14 fresh in your mind. Citizen Cane is coming.

Citizen Cane: State of the Union Address

Now, we warned you about the imminent arrival of Citizen Cane. We also prepared you for an onslaught of new content leading up to its release. Dressing to the nines like only the Don Draper of Rap would, Cane gives his best presidential impersonations to tell you all what you've been dying to know...When is that new Cane coming out?

Twerking? Ice bucket challenges? Trends in the past. Citizen Cane is bound to restore that good feeling on the internet.

Find out when Citizen Cane drops from the man himself.

Citizen Cane Vlog: Episode One

The album is complete. Citizen Cane is coming at ya this fall. Leading up to the drop date, you can expect a ton of content from the man himself. So, to kick off the campaign, Cane brings his first Citizen Cane vlog episode where he takes you behind the scenes as he readies for WKYS' Independence Day White Out bash.

From pre-performance rituals to opening for Yo Gotti, take a look at how he spent his sleepless July 4th weekend.

Oh, don't sleep on the infamous frog splash courtesy of Johnny Hammo.

Move That Dope (Freestyle)

While keeping himself busy in the studio for his upcoming project, Cane drops a freestyle laced with that venemous wordplay you've come to expect.

Listen to the DMV spitter talk that noise over Future's "Move That Dope."

Cane - Get Down (produced by Statik Selektah) [Official Video}

After blessing Webster Hall with a standout set, Cane releases the official music video for his new single "Get Down" with Statik Selektah.

For those who have yet to experience Cane in action, here's a look at what goes down when he and Statik take the stage.

Cane - "Get Down" (prod. by Statik Selektah)

Ever since his appearance on MTV's RapFix Live, Cane has managed to come full circle. After catching the ear of Statik Selektah, the two came together for Cane's latest single "Get Down" Statik premiered the record on Showoff Radio and its internet presence quickly followed suit.

Last week, Cane and Statik performed together at Webster Hall and shot a video for "Get Down," which will be here sooner than later.

If you haven't already given this song some spins, take a listen to "Get Down" now.

Cane Touches Down At SXSW & Webster Hall

In the span of one week, Cane touched down in Austin, Texas for SXSW then flew back to NYC to perform at Webster Hall.

While at SXSW, Cane performed at the Indie Life showcase with the likes of Twista, Skyzoo, and Torae. Not missing a beat, his return to NYC brought him to Webster Hall where he demanded the crowd's attention with a show stealing performance. With TDE's Ab-Soul looking on, Cane opened up for A$AP Ant and Joey Fatts. 

See what went down at both events below the jump. 

SXSW - Bat Bar

NYC - Webster Hall

Charles St. Chronicles - "Don't Let Go"

Cane delivers the second installment to the Charles St. Chronicles with "Don't Let Go". During the segment, he opens up about the inspiration for the record, which came from a courageous story about a girl battling cancer during the prime years of her life.

"Don't Let Go" is dedicated to anyone facing adversity during their prime.

Listen to the full explanation below.

Cane Performs In NYC At The Delancey

Cane took his talents to NYC last week and shut things down at The Delancey. Alongside his right-hand man/producer, Lou Burna, and the ridiculously talented, Vernon Strayhorn, Cane performed a medley of hits including his rendition of ASAP Ferg's "Shabba" and his ode to NYC rap legends with "Big".

Up next, Cane will head down to Texas for SXSW to take the stage at the Indie Life concert series where he will share the stage with the likes of Twista, Problem, Freeway, and Skyzoo. If you missed his NYC debut, he will be performing at Webster Hall on the 19th, headlined by A$AP Ant and Joey Fatts.

Take a look at what went down below.

Charles St. Chronicles - "Fiyah"

Cane kicks off his Charles St. Chronicles by discussing the inspiration behind the Lou Burna-assisted track, "Fiyah".

Expect a new segment from this series each week as Cane breaks down his favorite tracks from Charles Street Chi.

theSTASHED Premieres Cane's "Charles Street Chi"

Today, Cane premiered his latest mixtape, Charles Street Chi. Making its premiere on theSTASHED, the 16-track project excels in its nostalgia. The tape includes remixes to popular hits such as "Shabba," "Pound Cake," "Numbers on the Board," "Paranoid," and more. It also features original collaborations with longtime producer, Lou Burna.

With his sights set on the future, Cane never forgets his roots, an attitude that resonates with his fans and has cultivated in a movement that’s hard to ignore. Whether you've been following this promising lyricist since the beginning or just joining in, Charles Street Chi gives you a look at what Cane is all about. “If you didn’t kick it with me on Charles Street, this project will make you feel like you did.”


Head over to theSTASHED for the rest of the feature and be sure to download Charles Street Chi.

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