Saturday, December 31, 2011

T.I. - F*ck Da City Up feat. Young Jeezy


T.I.'s mixtape Fuck Da City Up drops tonight at midnight (If I'm not out for the count, I'll have it right on the dot!) and he's has a sample of the project for us so that we recognize that this mixtape is something serious.  Check out the title track "Fuck Da City Up" featuring Young Jeezy below, and I'll see you guys on the new year!!!

T.I. - Fuck Da City Up feat. Young Jeezy [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Maino feat. T.I. & Meek Mill - I'm About Cream (Remix)


Maino revives his street hit "I'm About Cream" with a new remix featuring T.I. and Meek Mill that premiered last night on Funkmaster Flex's radio show.  Definitely wasn't expecting this one, considering that the original dropped in September, but who's complaining? CDQ version coming soon here!

Maino - I'm About Cream (Remix) feat. T.I. & Meek Mill (CDQ) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Malice of The Clipse Talks New Music With Pusha T & Explains Purpose Behind Autobiography & [VIDEO]


Malice of The Clipse has been on the road since the release of his tell all autobiography Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind & Naked in January promoting his faith and trying to reach at risk teens who may be traveling down the road he's already traversed.

Watch below to see his interview with Primetime Radio where he commented on why he felt the need to write the book, how Pusha T has reacted to his brother's life changes, and when to expect some more music from Mr. Patty Cake. Yes. Mr. Patty Cake.



Props to Nah Right

Previously: Malice - A Prophet Without Honor [VIDEO]

Crooked I - The (COB) Motto (Freestyle)


Crooked I continues his freestyle onslaught with "The (COB) Motto." I'm not mad at this one, but I don't think I'll be playing this freestyle back like I do with his verses over "Sweet."

Crooked I - The (COB) Motto (Freestyle)

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Props to D.SCOTT

Previously: Crooked I - Sweet (Freestyle)

Mac Miller Announces New Collaboration With Pharrell & Cam'Ron [VIDEO]


AllHipHop caught up Mac Miller during a show in Atlantic City and sat down with him to chop it up about Mac's incredible year.  Watch below to find out what Mac Miller plans to do in 2012 to top himself and to find out about the tracks that he recorded with Pharrell and Cam'Ron!



Props to RM

Previously: Mac Miller x Nipsey Hussle [Studio Sessions]

Ro Blvd feat. Thurz - Great Going Good [Music Video]


California producer Ro Blvd has proven to be one of the best of the new surge of West Coast producers after having a breakout year in '09 with beats produced for U-N-I's A Love Supreme album.  This January, Ro is preparing to drop the album Heart Pounding Panic, with "Great Going Good" featuring Thurz as the lead single.  Check out the music video to the track below, and hit the jump to download his latest project, the Cyst Pack!


Director: Mister Whitmore

Thursday, December 29, 2011

The Niceguys - Ari Gold (Remix) feat. Bun B [Music Video]


Houston based quartet The Niceguys has proven to be quite the force on the underground scene with their ability to rap without being constrained by a genre.  Since the "Ari Gold Remix" featuring UGK legend Bun B dropped last month, they've been making serious strides on a mainstream level.  Now Easy Yves Saint, DJ Candlestick, Christolph and Free have let loose of an equally trippy set of visuals to match the vibe of the song.



Download: The Niceguys - Ari Gold (Remix) feat. Bun B

Bout to go crank up some Red Hot Chili Peppers now.

Props to HHDX

Previously: Trakk Sounds - The Intervention [New Mixtape ft. Bun B]

T.I. - F*ck Da City Up [Mixtape Artwork + Trailers]

Oh, it's like that T.I.? Okay...
T.I. wants his mixtape F*ck Da City Up to be the first thing we hear in 2012, so he's dropping it right at the stroke of midnight New Years Day on LiveMixtapes.com.  The album artwork is crazy, and from the looks of these mixtape trailers, so is the tape.


Problem - Last Love [Prod. by The Futuristiks]


West Coast emcee Problem trades in the grittiness for a softer more revealing side on his new single "Last Love." I'm definitely feeling the track, and I hope that this gets major radio play.  Check it out below, and share your thoughts by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Problem - Last Love [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Promise - Real Talk [Music Video]

Ne-Yo - The Best Part (Is You)


That's right. I'm hitting you with a sappy ballad on a Thursday night.  Don't act like gangstas don't have feelings too!

Check out Ne-Yo's latest track, "The Best Part (Is You)," below, which will appear on his fifth album The Cracks In Mr. Perfect or his upcoming Kevin Hart hosted mixtape 1O1. Feeling it? Let me know!

Ne-Yo - The Best Part Is You [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to D.SCOTT

Previously: Ne-Yo - Gemini

Promise - Against The Odds feat. Jhené Aiko [Music Video]


Toronto rapper Promise made a lot of waves back in 2009 with the Drake featured track "In My City." Now he's looking to really change the game with his new deal with Duck Down, his latest album Awakeningand his new song "Against The Odds" featuring the lovely Jhene Aiko.  Check out the music video below, and make sure you let me know what you think of it by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!



Props to Da South

Previously: Jhene Aiko Signs Contract With No I.D. & Def Jam!

The Weeknd - The Fall (Sango Remix)


The Weeknd's latest project Echoes of Silence has everyone on the Internet going nuts, and now we have a bomb ass remix of the Clams Casino produced track from Grand Rapids/Seattle native Sango , "The Fall." I'm definitely loving this, and Sango's other remixes (after the jump)!

The Weeknd - The Fall (Sango Remix) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]
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Uh Oh! Looks like Pill's Unhappy At Maybach Music Group!


Uh oh...looks like someone's unhappy over at MMG. I figured with all its star power, someone would emerge with some not so positive words about their rank on the label's priorities.  Atlanta rapper Pill let the tweets fly earlier today about his frustrations:




Stalley Takes Over London [VIDEO]

"Who would've thought that hip hop would take it this far?"
Massilon, Ohio and MMG representer Stalley has been busy touring all over the world thanks to the success of his mixtape Lincoln Way Nights.  During his brief stay in London, he spent some time with Trapstar London, who captured some pretty dope footage.  Watch below to see clips of his performance and to hear what Stalley's working on!



Props to YHTN

Previously: Stalley x Ski Beatz- Gentleman's Quarterly [Music Video]

50 Cent - Nah Nah Nah feat. Tony Yayo [Music Video]


Not everything that 50 Cent's been dropping this year has been top notch, but I'll definitely give him credit for this fall & winter's internet takeover.  He keeps the mini-movies coming with the music video to The Big 10 track "Nah Nah Nah" featuring his right hand man, Tony Yayo.



Props to RM

Previously: 50 Cent - Put Your Hands Up [Music Video]

YP - Getting Money feat. Jim Jones


Chi Town's YP links up with Harlem Jim Jones for the gritty "Getting Money," which is about, yep,--getting money. Check out the track below, and let me know if you're feeling it by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

YP - Getting Money feat. Jim Jones [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Raekwon - Unexpected Victory [Mixtape Trailer]


Raekwon is preparing to kill the game yet again with his New Year's mixtape Unexpected Victory.  From the looks of this studio session for "This Shit Hard," this mixtape will easily be on some top ten lists for next year. 1.1.2012!



Props to Stupid Dope

Previously: Raekwon - This Shit Hard feat. L.E.P. Bogus Boys & Dion Primo

Troy Ave - Spend It (Freestyle)


Troy Ave takes 2 Chainz's southern anthem "Spend It" and puts his own Brooklyn Bricks In My Backpack spin on it it with this freestyle.  Just something to hold us over, I guess.


Troy Ave - Spend It (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to IFWT

Previously: Troy Ave - Merlot [Music Video]

Big Sean Says G.O.O.D. Music Compilation Album Is Almost Finished [VIDEO]


During a brief sit down with MTV News, Big Sean revealed that the G.O.O.D. Music compilation is almost finished. Watch below as he also breaks down the progress of his upcoming mixtapes and sophomore album!


Me, Kanye, Cudi, CyHi, John Legend, Common, Pusha T, everybody on G.O.O.D., Mr Hudson. We’re all working on a new project; it’s almost done. We’re going to London to finish it up and do the last part of it and working on my album at the same time with ‘Ye and everybody...”
Mos Def Yasiin Bey better be a part of that too!

Props to RM

Previously: Tyrese feat. Big Sean, T.I. & Busta Rhymes - Fireworkz (Remix)

Rockie Fresh - Fly High [Prod. by Thelonius Martin]


Rockie Fresh squeezes a track in right before the New Year with the Driving 88 track "Fly High."  Smooth it out with this one!


Driving 88 is set to drop 1/23/12! 

Props to FSD

Previously: Rockie Fresh - Prom King

Consequence - Step Up [Music Video]


Consequence puts the beef out of his mind and keeps it strictly about the music on his Curb Certified track "Step Up." Check out the visuals below, and don't sleep on the mixtape!



This one of those beats that'll have your neck hurtin'! Somehow, a pause feels appropriate.

Props to Triller Than Most

Previously: Consequence - Curb Certified [New Mixtape]

Droop-E feat. Kendrick Lamar - Rossi Wine (Free My Mind) [Music Video]


If Kendrick Lamar wasn't on this track, I might have slept on this new one from Droop-E.  Check out the visuals to the smooth "Rossi Wine" starring the Bay area spitter-producer and the West Coast golden child below. Droop-E's upcoming project Hungry & Humble should be dropping soon!

Random fun fact: Droop-E is E-40's son. Dude's got some good genes!



Watch Rossi wine start flying off the shelves now...

Verse Simmonds - I Wanna See You [Music Video]


If your New Year's Eve kiss turns into a little more, chances are you may want to have your #Sertafied playlist ready to go.  Check out the music video for Verse Simmonds' standout track "I Wanna See You" below, and make sure you have the Bu Vision singer's Sextape Chronicles 2 on reserve in your iTunes library!



Props to YHTN

Previously: Verse Simmonds - Boo Thang (Remix) feat. 2 Chainz & Yo Gotti [Music Video]

Slim The Mobster Chops It Up With Beats By Dr. Dre TV [VIDEO]


Slim The Mobster, Dr. Dre's latest mentee and one of Aftermath's newest spitters, has caused a few waves with his War Music street album. Watch below as he chops it up with Beats TV, describes how he connected with Dre, and explains how the album came about!



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Mal - Never [Prod. Scoot Beatz]

"I'm seasoned. I spring forward, I watch y'all fall back..."
I'm usually all about being humble, but sometimes you've gotta be a little cocky and pat yourself on the back to keep your morale up.  After being laid off from work, ATL based rapper Mal needed to let off some steam and stay motivated, so he got the track from Scoot Beatz and went after it.
I believe that "Never" represents a class of people who are working towards a goal and feels confident about what they are doing. If you are not confident in yourself, then it is hard for others to have confidence in you.
Check out the track below, and make sure you check out his freestyle at the A3C Festival earlier this year!

Mal - Never [Prod. by Scoot Beatz]

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Previously: Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher, Round 1

Prodigy - When U Up


Prodigy is giving us the first glimse of his upcoming project H.N.I.C. 3 with the revealing track "When U Up." On this cut, Prodigy takes us down memory lane as he keeps it real about the successes and the downfalls he's faced so far in his career.

Prodigy - When U Up [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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If you're interested in learning more about Prodigy's career, you should definitely pick up a copy of his book My Infamous Life.  I just finished it last week, and I had trouble putting it down.

Props to HHNM

Previously: Prodigy Speaks On Tupac, Jay-Z & Saigon Beef [VIDEO]

Frank Ocean - 4 Tears


I guess I was hit with the itis too long this week and I let this Frank Ocean slip past me.  He dropped off this short new track "4 Tears" on his Tumblr right after Christmas:
ijust listened to this a few times for myself. figured maybe some else needed to hear it. it’s called ‘4 tears’.
Frank Ocean - 4 Tears [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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What do you think of the new track from the OFWGKTA crooner? Let me know on Facebook or Twitter!

Props to Advent Outpost

Previously: Frank Ocean - Thinking About You (SBTRKT Remix)

Childish Gambino - I'm A Boss [VIDEO]

"I'm coming back, swag on Rogaine..."
Say what you want about Childish Gambino's style, but there's one thing that should be common knowledge. Dude can SPIT.  If you need any proof of that, check out his freestyle over Meek Mill's "Ima Boss" during his stay in London.  Camp is in stores NOW!



Props to illRoots

Previously: Childish Gambino Talks Kanye West & DIY Rappers [VIDEO]

50 Cent - Put Your Hands Up [Music Video]


50 Cent continues his cyber assault with another set of visuals from his latest mixtape The Big 10.  Jahlil Beats and 50 definitely have a banger on their hands with "Put Your Hands Up." Adding this one to the NYE party playlist...



Props to HHNM

Previously: 50 Cent - They Burn Me [Music Video]

Jeremih - Mih Motto feat. Drake & Lil Wayne


"The Motto" has been remixed about 34,382 times now but Jeremih puts an R&B twist on it that makes this one enjoyable to listen to.  Check out "Mih Motto" below, and be on the lookout for more new material from Jeremih!


Jeremih - Mih Motto feat. Drake & Lil Wayne [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

Download: Jeremih - Mih Motto ft. Drake & Lil Wayne

Props to YHTN

Previously: Diggy feat. Jeremih - Do It Like You

Tyga - Lob City (L.A. Clippers Remix)


With Chris Paul adding a key element to the already electric play of the Clippers, basketball fans everywhere are speculating that the Lakers won't be the dominant force in Los Angeles. In honor of the new season, Tyga, L.A.'s own, remixed his hit single "Rack City"

Tyga - Lob City (L.A. Clippers Remix) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Hit the jump for some "Lob City" action!

Crooked I - Sweet (Freestyle)


Crooked I is the latest emcee to take on No I.D.'s "Sweet" track and it's safe to say it's rigormortis to all the whack rappers of the world.  So many quotables on this freestyle. Check it out, and let me know your favorite lines!

Crooked I - Sweet (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to 57th Ave

Previously: Crooked I - Cocaine Is A Helluva Drug

Sheek Louch - Back To Work



Sheek Louch making it clear that he's getting "Back To Work" on this new warm up track.  What I really wanna know is when Wu-Block is dropping!


Sheek Louch - Back To Work

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Props to XZ

Previously: Sheek Louch - Eye For An Eye (Freestyle)

Ashley Nicole - Pull The Plug


Since I've already got you in an R&B mood with the last two posts, I think it's the perfect time to introduce you to Atlanta singer-songwriter Ashley Nicole. If you're trying to recall where you've seen her from, you may have seen her performing on BET in '09 as part of Tiny & Toya's now disbanded group.

After being mentored by stars like Tiny (of Xscape), Ne-Yo and Usher, the songstress is ready to take the music world by storm as a solo artist.  Check out the Boogie Wizzard penned and produced ballad "Pull The Plug" that captures the vulnerability one feels when making the decision to let go and end a relationship.

Ashley Nicole - Pull The Plug [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Make sure you let me know what you think about the track by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Ryan Leslie - Good Girl [Music Video]


Ryan Leslie continues to unfold his visual album Les Is More with the 3rd of 10 installments, the music video to his self-produced track "Good Girl."  Watch below as he reveals his triple threat as he sings and raps through Vegas.  Hit the jump to see the first 2 visuals!

Tyrese - Fireworkz (Remix) feat. Big Sean, T.I. & Busta Rhymes


Tyrese mentioned earlier this month that he had a banger of a remix he was waiting patiently to drop, and here we have it right in time for New Years.  I don't know about other DJs out here, but this is one of those tracks that I can tell will HAVE to be played at parties I do.  With Big Sean, T.I., AND Busta Rhymes dropping verses and David Banner on the production, it's pretty much a done deal.

Tyrese - Fireworkz (Remix) feat. Big Sean, T.I. & Busta Rhymes [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Open Invitation is in stores now!

Props to Soul Culture

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Ace Hood - My Speakers [Music Video] + The Statement 2 [New Mixtape]


While I may get sick of trying to tell the difference between his beats, I like Ace Hood because he's speaks a lot of truth in his bars.  One example is his latest track "My Speakers." Underneath all the booty shaking are some real statements, and Ace has definitely made some on his latest mixtape The Statement 2.



Looks like ya boy isn't a one hit wonder after all! Stream/download The Statement 2 after the jump!

Crooked I - Cocaine Is A Helluva Drug



Crooked I let loose of an unreleased track that didn't quite make the cut on his latest project In None We Trust: The Prelude EP.  Check out "Cocaine Is A Helluva Drug" below where Crooked speaks on the effects of drugs in the hood from different perspectives.


Crooked I - Cocaine Is A Helluva Drug (Mobile Friendly Stream/Download)

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If you don't have In None We Trust, make sure you go cop that!

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Slaughterhouse - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle

Nelly - Country A$$ Ni**a feat. Drumma Boy, T.I. & 2 Chainz [Music Video]


Fresh off of the release of his latest mixtapeNelly comes through with the visuals to his latest single, "Country Ass Nigga." He's been off the radar for a while, and he's here to let you know that at the end of the day he's still the same ol' g.  Watch below as Drumma Boy, T.I., and 2 Chainz join him to make the country connection complete!



Props to XXL

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Mike WiLL Made It - Est. In 1989 (Last of A Dying Breed) [New Mixtape]


Mike WiLL has definitely earned his spot as one of the hottest up and coming producers in Hip Hop this year.  After getting his first placement with Gucci Mane at the age of 18, he took the music world by storm by producing hits for Rick Ross, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Young Jeezy, 50 Cent and more.  

Although he's accomplished more at the age of 23 than most have in a lifetime, Mike WiLL is just introducing himself and what he can do sonically.  
“For Est. In 1989, Mike WiLL pulled together a mix of tracks new and old, giving new fans a chance to catch up on the breadth of his production, while keeping things interesting with a handful of exclusives. "A lot of people knew the name Mike WiLL Made It but didn't know the work; some people knew the work but not the name," explains Mike, "Est. In 1989 touches on all of that – it brings fans up to speed, while giving them some tracks they can't find anywhere else.” -Audible Treats
Check out the full mixtape below, which features Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Big Boi, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame, Future,  the late Slim Dunkin, and more, along with drops from the likes of DJ Drama, DJ Teknikz, DJ Scream, DJ Holiday, DJ Infamous, Beestroh, Sense, and others!

Fashawn - Generation F [Music Video]


Fashawn is getting to work early on promotion for his March 2012 project Champagne & Styrofoam Cups, and I couldn't be happier.  Check out Fashawn's latest visuals for "Generation F" where he's spitting through his home turf of Grizzly City, AKA Fresno, CA.



Champagne & Styrofoam Cup tees are available now!

Props to GWHH

Previously: Fashawn - Skating Down The Block

Cory Gunz feat. Meek Mill -YMCMB MMG [Music Video]


Last month we got a behind the scenes peek at the video shoot for Cory Gunz's unifying collab with MMG star Meek Mill. Now the visuals for "YMCMB MMG"are finally here! Check out the gritty John Colombo-directed music video below, and make sure you check out Cory's Son of A Gun mixtape if you haven't already!



Props to SoulCulture

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Fabolous - There Is No Competition III: Death Comes In 3's [New Mixtape]


Wow. This mixtapes only been out for 2 hours and it's already been downloaded over 100,000 times.  That's already proof that you should check out Loso's There Is No Competition III: Death Comes In 3's.  I'm gonna go finish prepping for dinner, but I'm dropping off this present in your stocking before I go!





Previously: Fabolous x Meek Mill - You Don't Know

Chase N. Ca$he - Bamboo [Prod. by The University]


If you add up all the tracks Cha$e N. Ca$he has dropped this month alone, you already have a nice mixtape.  How many tracks is The Heir Up There gonna have?? Not that I'm complaining...

Check out "Bamboo," his latest leak and let me know if you're excited for The Heir Up There to drop!

Cha$e N. Ca$he - Bamboo [Prod. by The University]

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Props to AO!

Previously: Cha$e N. Ca$he - Trill Livin 1.0 [Music Video]

Gilbere Forte - Sweet (Freestyle)


Gilbere Forte hops on another beat to show those who are unfamiliar, how he really gets down on the mic.  Check out his freestyle over Common's "Sweet" and let me know if you think he murked it!

Gilbere Forte - Sweet (Mobile Friendly Stream/Download)

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Alot of Jay-Z references. Will he be the newest addition to Roc Nation? I guess time will tell...

Props to DefPen Radio

Previously: Gilbere Forte - Lord Knows (Freestyle)

Phil Adé feat. Casey Veggies - P.O.P. Music [Music Video]


Phil Adé & Casey Veggies hit us with the visuals to the #PhilAdeFriday banger "P.O.P. Music." On Friday 12/30, the 368 hustler is dropping his #PhilAdeFriday2 tape, which is sure to help him close out 2011 with a bang. Don't sleep!



Props to Pat Is Dope

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