Jhené Aiko ft. James Fauntleroy - "Wrap Me Up" (Prod. by Tae Beast)

There are few Christmas records that are smooth enough to play all year round, and Jhené Aiko and James Fauntleroy's duet "Wrap Me Up" may be one of them. Spend this Christmas Eve with someone special and curl up to this Artium yuletide carol.


Download: Jhené Aiko ft. James Fauntleroy - "Wrap Me Up"

Previously: [Music Video] Jhené Aiko - "Mirrors"

DJ Dahi - T.O.Y.S. 2.0 [Beat Tape]

Lately I've found myself wishing I could go back to the days when my main worries included waking up early enough on Saturdays to catch my favorite cartoons and which Kool-Aid my mom was going to make.

Thankfully, DJ Dahi put my feelings into sound as he presents his latest beat tape T.O.Y.S. 2.0, with each track drawing inspiration from a  toy or cartoon he grew up loving as a child. Stream the project below from the brains behind Kendrick Lamar's "Money Trees," Dom Kennedy's "My Type Of Party," and more.


Download: DJ Dahi - T.O.Y.S. 2.0

Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape [New Mixtape]

Thurz has a new mixtape out. Need I say more?

If I must, I'll just add this. DOWNLOAD 517 W Queen Tape AND go back and cop LA Riot if you haven't exposed yourself to one of the best projects to hit the net last year.

Download: Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape

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Previously: Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Thurz and BJ The Chicago Kid are at it again as they take on THX's production "Another Number." Find this record and "Keep The Faith" on Thurzday's forthcoming project 517 W Queen Tape. Can't wait!


Previously:

• Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith
• Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Shame [Music Video]

ScHoolboy Q - Party

#TDEAppreciationWeek brings us Day 4, a new track from Puff Daddy ScHoolboy Q. Check out the Kenny Beats produced "Party" below, and let me know which track has been your favorite so far: this one, "Niburu" or "YOLA."



Previously: Black Hippy - Black Lip Bastard (Remix) [Music Video]

Ab-Soul - Niburu (Prod. by JMSN)

Another addition to TDE Appreciation Week, Ab-Soul continues where Control System left off as he spreads his socially charged thoughts on "Niburu."


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Previously: Black Hippy - Black Lip Bastard (Remix) [Music Video]

Jay Rock - YOLA (Prod. by Dave Free)

This week is TDE Appreciation Week and Jay Rock, the emcee who opened the door for Kendrick, Soul and Q to shine, drops a new one called "YOLA." Hit the comments with your thoughts on the record and be on the lookout for more TDE gems.


Previously: Black Hippy - Black Lip Bastard (Remix) [Music Video]

Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith

Thurz gives us the first sample of what to expect on his upcoming project 517 W Queen Tape as he, Rich Kidd and Rocki Evans explain that they're "just surviving" on "Keep The Faith." This track can also be found on Rich Kidd's sixth installment of We On Some Rich Kidd Shit.


Download: Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith

Previously:

• Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Hell's Angel [Music Video]
• H.O.P.E. Wright ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Do Better Blues 3

Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) [Music Video]

Kendrick Lamar wasted little time in going full speed with his single "Swimming Pools" as he "shows you how to turn it up a notch" in the music video. His debut Good Kid In A m.A.A.d City is set to hit the shelves on October 2nd. HiiiPower


Directed by Jerome D

[Karen Civil]

Previously: Talib Kweli ft. Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar - Push Thru (Prod. by S1)

Raven Sorvino - Playa Del Rey [New Mixtape]

The intro itself should be reason enough to download Raven Sorvino's new mixtape, but her unmistakably Cali delivery easily makes Playa Del Rey one of the nicest tapes of the summer. Stream the project below, which features Casey Veggies, Problem, Terrace Martin, and more while boasting production from G.U.E. favorite Woody.

Download: Raven Sorvino - Playa Del Rey

ScHoolboy Q - THere He Go [Music Video]

This definitely put a smile on my face. ScHoolboy Q gets a special cameo from his daughter and his Black Hippy brothers as he let's the world know what this TDE movement is all about. Habits & Contradictions is out now!


Directed by David M. Helman | Visuals by RuffMercy | Cinematography by Trevor Wineman

Previously: The Alchemist ft. Danny Brown & ScHoolboy Q - Flight Confirmation

Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream: Water Preview [Free EP Stream]

If you thought the Art Dealer Chic EPs were the last projects before Miguel releases his sophomore album, guess again. On October 2nd, Miguel's second LP Kaleidoscope Dream will hit stores, but first, he will digitally release two "preview" EPs on iTunes to introduce us to new songs from his sophomore  effort.

The first EP, Kaleidoscope Dream: The Water Preview is set to hit iTunes on July 31st while the second, Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview is set for release on September 11th.

Spin.com has an exclusive free stream of The Water Preview which showcases the songs "Adorn," "Don't Look Back," and "Use Me." Check out the songs HERE.

[HHNM]

Previously: Miguel - Adorn (Full Version)

Shawn Chrystopher - lovestory. [New Mixtape]

I've been vibing to this so much this morning, I've hardly been able to get any work done. Cali bred emcee Shawn Chrystopher delivers easily one of the best tapes of the year so far with lovestory., a project which features the likes of GLC, Dom Kennedy, Phil Adé, and more.

Don't believe me? Just take a listen.

Download: Shawn Chrystopher - lovestory.

TiRon & Ayomari - Thing Go Right [Music Video]

I'm a little late on this one, so my apologies to all my fellow TiRon & Ayomari lovin' gangstas. A Sucker For Pumps is still one of the best albums out, and they deliver another ridiculously clever video in the form of the Jason Madison-directed "Thing Go Right."



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Previously: TiRon & Ayomari - ®ADIO (Prod. by D.K.)

40Love - Dreams Don't Sleep [Free Album Stream] + Tiki Tiki [Music Video]

40Love has quickly become a G.U.E. favorite, so I hope you all support the release of their third album Dreams Don't Sleep by purchasing it on either iTunes or Amazon. If anything, enjoy a full stream of the project below, which includes the previously leaked "Bout2Bloom," "Think Too Much" and "Tiki Tiki."



Hit the jump to check out the visuals to "Tiki Tiki" featuring Zumbi!

40Love ft. Zumbi (of Zion I) - Tiki Tiki

40Love come through with yet another banger from their upcoming third album Dreams Don't Sleep as they're joined by fellow Bay representative Zumbi on "Tiki Tiki." I can't be the only one who read this book growing up!



Dreams Don't Sleep hits the net on July 24th!

Previously: 40Love - Think Too Much

Childish Gambino ft. Jay Rock - Sour Face

Childish Gambino's track "Sour Face" featuring Jay Rock didn't quite make the cut for Royalty, but it's definitely worth a listen. DG's worked with all of Black Hippy now, so is it safe to say he's honorary TDE?


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[SoSuperSam via XZ]

Previously:

• Childish Gambino - Royalty [New Mixtape]
• Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Live At Santos Party House [VIDEO]

OverDoz. - Lauren London [Music Video]

L.A. hip hop quartet OverDoz. is on the search for that New New in the music video to their THC produced single aptly titled "Lauren London." Watch below as Joon, P, Cream and Kent Jamz link up with the rest of the DEST crew for some pretty entertaining visuals.


Directed by CALMATIC

[VIBE]

Problem ft. Bosko - Let's Get Gone

With the help of producer-singer Bosko, Cali emcee Problem delivers "Let's Get Gone," the second official single from his debut album Plan B as he proposes a getaway to that special someone. To hold yourself over until the Plan B drops, make sure you check out Welcome To Mollywood.



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[DJ Booth]

Previously: Problem ft. Skeme - T.O. [Music Video]

Ab-Soul, Fashawn & One-2 - Donnie Brasco

Cali emcees Ab-Soul, Fashawn and One-2 lend their talents to Treacherous Record's forthcoming The Mint Room compilation with the Tabu produced "Donnie Brasco."



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Previously:

• Ab-Soul - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [VIDEO]
• Fashawn ft. Omar Aura - One More Try (G.C.C.A.) [Music Video]