J. Cole - Sideline Story [Music Video]

J. Cole shows highlights of his world tour in the music video to "Sideline Story," one of my favorites from Cole World: The Sideline Story. His Campus Consciousness tour with Big K.R.I.T. starts today! Click HERE for dates.



Props to XZ

Previously: Trae Tha Truth ft. J. Cole - Role Call

King Mez ft. Drey Skonie - The Allure [Prod. by J. Cole]

King Mez introduces to his upcoming album My Everlasting Zeal on "The Allure," produced by J. Cole. The Raleigh, NC bred emcee spits about his desire to make it in the game despite the many other rappers with less talent going after the same dream. Mez's May 15th release will consist of self produced tracks, as well as production from Soundtrakk (of Food & Liquor fame), Omen, Prolyfic, and more.

King Mez ft. Drey Skonie - The Allure [Prod. by J. Cole]

Download: King Mez ft. Drey Skonie - The Allure [Prod. by J. Cole]

Previously: Phonte, KIng Mez & Charlie Smarts: In The 336

Trae Tha Truth ft. J. Cole - Role Call

Trae Tha Truth recruits J. Cole on "Role Call," the standout to his ABN Renegadez album Welcome 2 The Streets. Listen to the personal track below, and pick up Welcome 2 The Streets on iTunes now!

Trae Tha Truth ft. J. Cole - Role Call

Download: Trae Tha Truth ft. J. Cole - Role Call

Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• Trae Tha Truth - Street Life Episode 1 [VIDEO]
• J. Cole - Drank In My Cup (Freestyle)

Actual Proof - All The Way ft. Raheem DeVaughn [Prod. by E.Jones]

Jamla emcee Actual Proof continues to rep the greatest state in the world on the Raheem DeVaughn featured "All The Way." E.Jones, who I had the pleasure of meeting at last year's A3C Festival, is behind the boards on this smooth track. The NC emcee's new album Black Boy Radio is set to drop Tuesday, March 27th.

Actual Proof - All The Way ft. Raheem DeVaughn [Prod. by E.Jones]

Download: Actual Proof - All The Way ft. Raheem DeVaughn [Prod. by E.Jones]

Props to 2DB

Eric G - The Jamla Collection, Vol. 1 [Album Stream]

Eric G, 1/7th of 9th Wonder's Soul Council, has been responsible for producing a slew of tracks for those on the Jamla roster. He handpicked a few of his favorite beats and put together The Jamla Collection, Vol. 1, a selection of instrumentals that he just put up for sale on Bandcamp.  Stream the entire project for free below!





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Lo Keys - No Love

Lo Keys is showing no mercy on "No Love," the latest leak from his forthcoming project American Greed (Scams, Schemes and Broken Dreams). If you're going to be at SXSW this year, he'll be performing with his partner in rhyme Young Gliss on March 15th!

Lo Keys - No Love

Download: Lo Keys - No Love

Props to UHTN

Previously: Talent Couture ft. Lo Keys - All Alone

A Peek Into 9th Wonder's Class At Duke University [VIDEO]

I hope these students realize how lucky they are because if I had the chance to be taught the history of sampling soul in Hip Hop by a one of the greats like 9th Wonder, I would never stop asking questions. Check out a recent feature from CBS News chronicling the importance of 9th Wonder's class at Duke University below, and hit up the comments and tell me if you've taken any college courses on Hip Hop!



Props to The Source

Previously: 9th Wonder, J. Cole & Phonte Talk North Carolina Hip Hop [VIDEO]

BanksOnTheBeat - No Boundaries [New Mixtape]

BanksOnTheBeat has quickly become a G.U.E. favorite thanks to his versatility as both an emcee and a producer. He teased us with the track "For The Thrill" last week, but now his new mixtape No Boundaries is available in full at DatPiff. Check out the project below, which features BanksOnTheBeats showcasing his rhyming skills and letting producers like Swiff D, Bravestarr, and Geek Squad take the reigns with production.

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Previously: BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - For The Thrill

Rain - The Magic Hour 3 [New Mixtape]

North Carolina's bursting at the seams with talent that deserves to be heard and Rain is one of the rappers at the forefront.  For the past few months, he's been going nonstop dropping freestyle after freestyle and video after video, and now his latest project, The Magic Hour 3, is finally here!  

Download: Rain - The Magic Hour 3 (My Separate Reality)

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Rain - Live Fast, Die Young [Music Video]

Rain - Live Fast, Die Young [Music Video]

Rain's The Magic Hour 3 (My Separate Reality) drops later on today, but he dropped off the visuals to "Live Fast, Die Young" to let you know that he means business. Looks like MH3 is really going to be a problem when it drops at 3 PM!



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Rain - Get It Off [Prod. by Nottz]

Quent & J. Spells - Conscious Thoughts, Vol. 1 [New Mixtape]

Since today officially kicks off J. Cole's Dreamville Weekend in Fayetteville, I figured it's the perfect to bring some more North Carolina shine to G.U.E.!

It's been a while since an R&B singer and an emcee have come together for a full project but duo Quent and J. Spells do it with ease. Although both have the ability to make music to rock to at a party, they decided to go a different route on their new project Conscious Thoughts. Flowing over Outkast classics "Spottieottiedopaliscious" and "Black Ice" on the first two tracks, they provide the perfect introduction.  Enjoy the mixtape below, and hit the jump to check out their video to "Sky High," which was directed by my friend Keith Eason!

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Download: Quent & J. Spells - Conscious Thoughts [New Mixtape]

J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

J. Cole may have lived in New York to get his big break, but he has always put Fayetteville on his back no matter where he is. To celebrate J. Cole's success, the city has declared March 1st J. Cole Day, and this entire weekend Dreamville Weekend. And what's Dreamville Weekend without a theme song? Check out the Elite-produced "Visionz Of Home" below! NC STAND UP!

J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

Download: J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Melanie Fiona ft. J. Cole - This Time

J.A.E - Second Lap [Music Video]

J.A.E makes me like him more with each track he drops because finds some stash his secret weapons and release them at the perfect moment. He gets major points from me here as he rhymes over one of my favorite Phantogram tracks, "When I'm Small" for the "Second Lap" of his Running Laps series.



Catch up with J.A.E and watch him action on the "First Lap" HERE.

Previously: BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - For The Thrill

Rain - Get It Off [Prod. by Nottz]

Rain's highly anticipated project Magic Hour 3, is set to drop this Monday, March 5th and he dropped off another track to give us a preview of the tape. On "Get It Off" he shows off his ability switch up the flow as Nottz handles the beat.


Rain - Get It Off [Prod. by Nottz]

Download: Rain - Get It Off [Prod. by Nottz]

Props to OS

Previously: Rain - Its Got To Be Love [Prod. by Bink!]

BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - For The Thrill

BanksOnTheBeat turns his new single "For The Thrill" into YachTs affair as he calls up the homie J.A.E to add some more heat to his production. BanksOnTheBeat has been doing his thing with the mic and behind the boards, so his new mixtape, No Boundaries, should be a nice addition to the music collection. No Boundaries drops next week on March 5th!


Download: BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - For The Thrill

Mmmmm, Cookout.

Previously:

• BanksOnTheBeat - Hello Charlotte (Freestyle)
• J.A.E - First Lap (Prod. by Thelonius Martin) [Music Video]

C-Weav - Keys 2 The City [New Mixtape]

I first introduced you C-Weav on GUE Radio, Vol. 6 last summer, but now I'm proud share his brand new mixtape, Keys 2 The City, to all my gangstas out here. The Oakland born, NC bred rapper has been working diligently to turn his new home of Charlotte into his stomping grounds while still making his hometown of New Bern proud, and now he's ready for the entire country to get #Key and hear what he has to say.

I was one of the lucky few invited to listen to Keys 2 The City a few weeks ago, and I'm not exaggerating at all when I say that C-Weav's new project is one of the best projects of the year thus far.  Songs like "Apollo 13," "Running The South" and "Follow My Lead" affirm the hunger that C has to make it to the top while "Tonight" and "Chillin Wit Da Girls" are original yet commercially appealing tracks that are perfect for radio and club play. On other tracks, C-Weav gets personal as well,  not shying away from his past and publicly revealing the vulnerability and insecurities that he faces on an occasional basis.

Without further ado, check out C-Weav's Keys 2 The City below, which features production from the homie BanksOnTheBeat, another G.U.E. hometown hero.

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Download: C-Weav - Keys 2 The City [New Mixtape]

Rain - Its Got To Be Love [Prod. by Bink!]

Rain - Its Got To Be Love

Download: Rain - Its Got To Be Love

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Previously: Rain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Rapsody - The Black Mamba EP

Stream/Purchase: Rapsody – The Black Mamba EP (Courtesy Of DJBooth.net)

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Previously: Rapsody - ABC [Music Video]

J. Cole - Grew Up Fast

J. Cole hit 2 million followers last night and let this new track loose as a token of his gratitude. He completely spazzed on this one.

J. Cole - Grew Up Fast [Prod. by Canai Finch]

Download: J. Cole - Grew Up Fast
J. Cole - Grew Up Fast Lyrics

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Trey Songz Brings Out J. Cole In LA [VIDEO]

Rain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Rain is the latest to rhyme over Harry Fraud's "Shot Caller" production, and I've gotta say that this is one of the best. The Magic Hour 3 is coming March 5th! NC Stand Up!!

Rain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Download: Rain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Props to XZ

Previously: Rain - It's Mine [Music Video]