Rapsody - The Black Mamba EP

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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]

BanksOnTheBeat - Hello Charlotte (Freestyle)

BanksOnTheBeat is reppin my town on this new freestyle, so how could I not rock with this?!  Whether you're from the QC or not, Banks' flow over this Geek Squad production is enough to have you vibing wherever you are. Check out "Hello Charlotte" below, and be sure to keep G.U.E. on your favorites for his March 5th release of No Boundaries!

BanksOnTheBeat - Hello Charlotte (Freestyle) [Prod. by Geek Squad]

Download: BanksOnTheBeat - Hello Charlotte (Freestyle)

Previously: BanksOnTheBeat - Stay Schemin (Freestyle) [Music Video]

J. Cole Talks MTV Hottest MCs Controversy [VIDEO]

When a list of the 25 Hottest MCs nominees hit the net, people went CRAZY (for good reason) because key emcees including J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar were nowhere to be found.  Watch below to hear J. Cole's reaction, and watch tomorrow on MTV.com to find out who's really on the list!



Props to MTV RapFix

Previously: Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

J. Cole may not win Best New Artist tonight, but in the eyes of Jay-Z and his millions of fans (including me), he's already won. Check out what gifts the Jigga man got for the Dreamvillain below!

Props to J. Cole

Previously: 360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Anthony Hamilton Performs "Woo" Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO]

Fellow Queen City representer Anthony Hamilton hit up Jay Leno on Friday and performed his Back To Love hit single"Woo." Loving it!



Props to Yardie

Previously: Anthony Hamilton ft. Keri Hilson - Never Let Go

Lo Keys - Relaxin [Music Video]

Lo Keys is "Relaxin" in his new music video from his latest mixtape The Green Hornet. Check it out below as he takes the day off to spend with a beautiful woman, and make sure you check out the NC emcee's mixtape if you haven't already!



Previously: Young Gliss ft. Lo Keys, Prodigy, Killer Mike, Jon Connor & Just Shawn - No One Can Stop Us Now

Phonte - The Good Fight [Music Video]

Phonte cares about our health. Thank you, Phonte.

He also cares about real people and real issues, which he depicts in the video to "The Good Fight." If you don't have Charity Starts At Home, PLEASE do yourself a favor and go get it.



Phonte - The Good Fight Lyrics

Props to TWV

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

J.A.E - First Lap (Prod. by Thelonius Martin) [Music Video]

While other rappers are sprinting, hoping to capitalize on what's trending only to receive short lived success, J.A.E is training to run a marathon in the game.  As part of his new series Running Laps, the NY to NC emcee spazzes the f*ck out over a Thelonius Martin production to give you the "First Lap" of his race. Open your ears, folks.



Previously: J.A.E - My Time [Music Video]

BanksOnTheBeat - Stay Schemin Freestyle [Music Video]

"Flyest out of the Carolinas, it's the Wright Brothers..."

BanksOnTheBeat still has to let 'em know that while he's a master behind the boards, he's just as dope inside the booth.  Watch below as he and the rest of the #Yachts crew "Stay Schemin" outside of Waffle House. His No Boundaries mixtape is coming soon! 



Directed by The Cuddii K & BanksOnTheBeat

NC Stand up!

Previously: BanksOnTheBeat - Lord Knows (Freestyle) [Music Video]

French Montana ft. Black Rob, Diddy & Rick Ross - Shot Caller x Whoa (A DJ Hourglass Remix)

So I've been learning to DJ for about 6 months now, and I finally made a mashup that I can post in confidence.  "Shot Caller" is easily one of the hottest songs out, and it's probably because it brings the old school Bad Boy feel back.  To really give it that "Take That, Take That" circa 1999 touch, check out what I did!



Feedback is appreciated!

DJ Hourglass

J. Cole Explains "Lights Please," "Sideline Story," "Never Told," & "Cole World" With Muve Music [VIDEO]

J. Cole continues to relive the making of Cole World: The Sideline Story with Muve Music on Episode 3 of his commentary.  Watch below to hear the stories behind "Lights Please," "Sideline Story," "Never Told," and "Cole World!"


Which of these songs has the most significance to you? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Props to Nah Right

Previously: J. Cole Commentary, Ep. 1 & 2 [VIDEO]

Lo Keys - Spread My Wings

Lamborghini Lo Keys lets his lyrics take the front seat on "Spread My Wings," the second single from his upcoming mixtape American Greed (Scams, Schemes and Broken Dreams).  In the meantime, check out his latest tape, The Green Hornet!

Lo Keys - Spread My Wings

Download: Lo Keys - Spread My Wings

NC Stand Up!

Previously: Lo Keys - American Greed

Rain - It's Mine [Music Video]

Rain's been heavy on the supply lately with freestyles, but he's finally giving us a peek into his highly anticipated project Magic Hour 3 with the video to "It's Mine." Watch below and let the Fayetnam emcee take you into his world.



Props to XZ

Previously: Rain - No Church In The Wild (Freestyle)

J.A.E - My Time [Music Video]

"Drugs are bad, mmkay?"

Now that I've got that out the way, check out the latest Just My Time standout to get the visual treatment from J.A.E.  Watch the Mindbonics directed video to "My Time" below, and make sure you add this one to your greenery playlist on iTunes right NOW.



Previously: J.A.E - Deeznutz [Prod. by MG]

Rain - No Church In The Wild (Freestyle)

Rain continues his freestyle onslaught with a freestyle over the Watch The Throne track "No Church In The Wild."  Expect to see more from the North Carolina emcee who's planning to drop both What's Yours Is Mine Vol. 2 and Magic Hour 3 real soon.

Rain - No Church In The Wild (Freestyle)

Download: Rain - No Church In The Wild (Freestyle)

Props to YHTN

Previously: Rain - Go Harder + Sweet (Freestyles)

Ricco Barrino - Twenty 12 Play [New Mixtape]

If you couldn't tell by the title, get ready for some #Sertafied music right in time for the weekend.  Grand Hustle representer Ricco Barrino has been at it for years now, and I think its about time the North Carolina singer gets his due.  "Red Bottoms," his collaboration with my homie Gav Beats has already taken off in the South, and with more standout tracks, Twenty 12 Play has all of the ingredients to propel Ricco to the top of the list of R&B's talented vocalists.

Stream and download Twenty 12 Play below, and hit the jump to watch the music video for "Red Bottoms!"

Download: Ricco Barrino - Twenty 12 Play

Rain - Go Harder + Sweet (Freestyles)

Fayetnam's Rain has been slept on long enough. This year, he's planning to wake everyone up with his upcoming project The Magic Hour 3.  For now, he's giving us a preview of what's to come with two freestyles over Future's "Go Harder" and Common's "Sweet," respectively. Check them out below, and make sure you let me know what you think of the NC emcee!

Rain - Go Harder (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

Download: Rain - Go Harder (Freestyle)

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

Download: Rain - Sweet (Freestyle)

Props to Def Pen Radio

Previously: Rain - Keep Your Heart

Lo Keys - American Greed

Lo Keys isn't wasting any time!  Less than a month after he dropped The Green Hornet mixtape, the NC emcee is already capitalizing and getting another project ready for us.  Check out the title track "American Greed," the first single from American Greed (Scams, Schemes and Broken Dreams), below, and make sure you let me know what you think of the new track by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Lo Keys - American Greed [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

Download: Lo Keys - American Greed

Previously: Lo Keys - Coast 2 Coast [Music Video]