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Miguel - How Many Drinks (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Miguel - How Many Drinks? (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Kendrick Lamar throws some guest bars over Miguel's recent single "How Many Drinks?," off his critically acclaimed album Kaleidoscope Dream. Listen to it at the top. Read moreCassie - RockaByeBaby
MIXTAPE STREAM: Cassie - RockaByeBaby
After hitting us with the videos for "Numb" and "Paradise," Bad Boy representative Cassie drops her newest mixtape today called RockaByeBaby. The 13 track release features guest spots by Jeremih, Fabolous, French Montana, Pusha T, Meek Mill and more. You can stream and download it above. Read moreJay-Z - Open Letter (Prod. Timbaland & Swizz Beats)
Jay-Z - Open Letter (Prod. Timbaland & Swizz Beats)
Some "dweebs" believe Hov's been doing a lot of wrong this past week. Vacationing in Cuba, selling his shares in the Brooklyn Nets, opening up Roc Nation Sports. Man can't seem to catch a break. Well, in true Jay form, he's got some choice words for the haters too. "Open Letter" was released this morning through Life+Times and features production credits by Timbaland and Swizz Beats. Jay basically demolishes the beat while getting a little bit of that anger out of his system. Peep it at the top. Read moreRobin Thicke - Wanna Love You Girl (Kaytranada Remix)
Robin Thicke - Wanna Love You Girl (Kaytranda Remix)
Montreal producer Kaytranda transformed Robin Thicke's 2010 single "Wanna Love You Girl" from James Bond sex-scene-song to 22nd century grimey alley music. In other words, it's a winner. Good news is Kaytranda is planning to drop a collection of all his classic remixes into one, free downloadable release. While we wait for the drop, enjoy his newest remix at the top. Read moreNeak - A.M.N.R.
Neak - A.M.N.R. (Prod. J-Rell)
Chi Town's very own Neak releases the visuals for his latest single "A.M.N.R." produced by fellow Chicagoan J-Rell. The video was directed by APJ and for the most part features footage of the rapper riding through Chicago and hanging out in various places throughout his hometown. Expect word on his forthcoming album Paura/Amore within the coming months. Read moreY-Roc - Now In Charge
Y-Roc - Now In Charge
16 year old up-and-comer Y-Roc drops a new cut entitled "Now In Charge," a cover of Dj Premier's "Supa Star" beat which first made the airwaves in Group Home's 1995 album Livin' Proof. The New York native is dropping his forthcoming mixtape Resurrection of the Livin' Proof in May. He says of the inspiration behind the new project:"The inspiration behind Resurrection Of The Livin' Proof actually came from listening to the Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg Morning Show on Hot 97. They were having a DJ Premier tribute mix on his birthday and [then] Peter said that if an up and coming MC would just rock over the whole Group Home album and was able to really pull it off, than they would be out of here. So that’s were the whole idea and inspiration to do it really came from."This is going to be the follow up of Y-Roc's debut EP Word Is Born which came out this past December. Peep the young emcee's new cut at the top. Read more
Mazzi - Weight (Prod. Harry Fraud)
Mazzi - Weight (Feat. N.O.R.E. & Smoke DZA) (Prod. Harry Fraud)
Immanuel Smith is prepping for the follow up of BOBO's successful mixtape The Best of Both Offices Compilation Vol. 1, and to kick it off they hit us with the first single off the mixtape called "Weight." The song is performed by Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purposes and features guest verses by N.O.R.E. and Smoke DZA, which, I don't know about you, but I'm really excited about. Go-to producer of the day Harry Fraud was enlisted for the production. The Best of Both Offices Compilation Vol. 2 is slated to release April 16. Make sure to come back to get the full listen. Read moreSlot-A - The Transition
MUSIC VIDEO: Slot-A - Good Morning (Dir. APJ)
With his new album The Transition already out, Chicago's Slot-A premiers the first music video for the newest single of the project called "Good Morning." The video is directed by another Windy City representative, APJ, and take cues from the "transitions" theme of the album's art work, which you can peep at the bottom. The Transition is available now on iTunes. Read moregaVen heVy - Crab Legs
gaVen heVy - Crab Legs
We got a dope new cut today from Brooklyn rapper gaVen heVy called "Crab Legs." heVy forms part of a larger Brooklyn-based hip-hop movement called INeverRapper2BCool which formed back in 2011. You'll hear heVy reference the movement a few times throughout the song. The beat is courtesy of former G-Unit producer Jake One, and it shows through his signature gritty samples and hard-hitting drums. The Jake One production is off gaVen heVy's forthcoming debut EP. Check it at the top. Read moreJ. Cole
J. Cole - Power Trip (Feat. Miguel)
MUSIC VIDEO: J. Cole - Power Trip (Feat. Miguel)
We got the visuals for J. Cole and Miguel’s single “Power Trip,” off Cole’s forthcoming album Born Sinner. The video has a crazy little plot twist at the end Read more
Mount Kimbie - Blood and Form
Mount Kimbie - Blood and Form
Mount Kimbie has been on a roll with the releases lately. Today we get yet another song off their forthcoming album Cold Spring Fault Less Youth, which is due May 27. While we wait for its arrival, enjoy the new single from the project, "Blood and Form." Do I hear a little bit of The Pharcyde's "Passin' Me By" in there? Check it out. Read moreTheophilus London - Rio
Theophilus London - Rio (Feat. Menahan Street Band)
Today, Theophilus London releases his newest single with the Menahan Street Band called "Rio." The song has a low key synthy pop vibe and incorporates a live band for the drums. Overall a refreshing release for your Spring/Summer playlists. Check it at the top. Read moreYoung N*gga
Cribs: Young N*gga
Tyler, The Creator, or rather his alter ego Young N*gga, shows off his make believe (?) crib in a parody for what looks like Adult Swim. I have no words for this video, other than it surprisingly gave me a few good laughs. That may have something to do with the extremely low expectations I already had to begin with.. And the the quick peek we get of his llama portrait. Watch Young N*gga walk us through his crib at the top. Read moreTalib Kweli - Come Here (Feat. Miguel)
Talib Kweli - Come Here (Feat. Miguel) (Prod. Grind Music)
Despite bump backs to his forthcoming album Prisoner of Conscious, Talib Kweli comes out with a cut to be featured in the album called "Come Here" featuring vocals by Miguel. The Grind Music-produced track shows both artists getting cozy in their love tip. Check it out above. Read moreTLC - Creep
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