Janelle Monae Performs At President Obama's Chicago Campaign Fundraising Event [VIDEO]

I'm so in love with Janelle Monae.  And say what you want about President Obama, but this great leader also happens to have amazing taste in music.  Recently, he invited Janelle to perform at his presidential campaign fundraiser rally at the University of Illinois at Chicago and she killed it as always.

Watch the performance below, and hit the jump to read Ms. Mayweather's reaction to the entire experience and to see President Obama thank her for her talent!

Infamous Haze - I'm Ghost ft. Kendrick Lamar, Nu Jerzey Devil & Tools

The Infamous DJ Haze has compiled quite the lineup on his new album Tha Color Purple, which is available on iTunes now.  Check out the standout track "I'm Ghost" which features the beast that is Kendrick Lamar along with Nu Jerzey Devil and Tools.

Infamous Haze - I'm Ghost ft. Kendrick Lamar, Nu Jersey Devil & Tools

Download: Infamous Haze - I'm Ghost ft. Kendrick Lamar, Nu Jersey Devil & Tools

Props to TTM

Previously: Schoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar - Blessed

Trae Tha Truth - King Of The Streets Freestyles [New Mixtape]

Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth is proving why he's King Of The Streets on this new Don Cannon-hosted mixtape.  Listen below as he adds his hauntingly captivating voice to hit songs from 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Future, Drake, Mystikal, Tyga and more!

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Donny Goines - The Declaration (Stream)

Donny Goines isn't holding back his opinion about how he feels about hip hop on his new single "The Declaration." Stream the new F.r.e.a.k. produced track where the New York emcee brings up artists like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, and even Waka Flocka. Hopefully this doesn't cause a backlash or beef. Donny's just being real on this one.

Donny Goines - The Declaration

Purchase: Donny Goines - The Declaration

Props to okayplayer

Previously: Donny Goines - Champion's Anthem ft. Bun B & Pill

MadGibbs (Madlib x Freddie Gibbs) - Thuggin' [Music Video]

If you haven't checked out Freddie Gibbs and Madlib's EP, it's never too late for good music.  Check out the music motion picture for their title track, "Thuggin'" below, which requires no imagination whatsover . Just watch and enjoy!



Guns are bad, mmkay?

Props to HHDX

Previously:

• Ski Beatz ft. Freddie Gibbs - Illegal [Music Video]
• Black Star - Fix Up [Prod. by Madlib]

Kidz In The Hall - I Swear ft. Vic Spencer [Music Video]

Naledge is taking a stroll down memory lane with Vic Spencer in this music video to the Kidz In The Hall's introspective standout "I Swear." Watch below as Naledge visits his childhood home and reflects on how far he and Double O have come up over the years.  Occasion is in stores now!



Props to AO!

Previously: Kidz In The Hall - Won't Remember Tonight ft. Marsha Ambrosius & Anton Genius

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]

Napoleon Da Legend - Oxygen feat. Raekwon

Napoleon Da Legend "does REALITY RAP" and that's exactly what Hip Hop is about.  With a crazy beat by Unowned and a Raekwon feature, Napoleon's got all the ingredients for a classic.  Check out the lead single from his upcoming project Symphonies Of A Lost Soul below, and let me know what you think about "Oxygen" by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Napoleon Da Legend - Oxygen ft. Raekwon [Prod. by Unowned]

Download: Napoleon Da Legend - Oxygen ft. Raekwon

Props to XZ

Previously: Raekwon ft. Big Bub - Apologize + I Do (Freestyles)

Theophilus London & A$AP Rocky - Big $pender [Studio Session]

I bet you wouldn't have guessed that Brooklyn rapper and fashonisto Theophilus London and Harlem's most wanted A$AP Rocky would make some music together.  From the looks of this clip, the collaboration is going to be genius because the track GOES.  Let me know what you think of their song "Big $pender" so far by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!



Props to the family at Rap Genius

Previously:

• Theophilus London - Last Night (LVRS Anthem)
• A$AP Rocky - Celebration

Azealia Banks - NEEDSUMLUV (SXLND) [Prod. by Machinedrum]

2012 seems like it'll be the year for singer and spitter Azealia Banks, who has been co-signed by Kanye West and is set to perform at the sold out Coachella festival this spring. With a Twitter beef with Kreayshawn under her belt, it's obvious that the New Yorker doesn't back down.

Check out "NEEDSUMLUV (SXLND)" below, her newest collaboration with producer Machinedrum, and let me know what you think about 20 year old Azealia by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter. Word on the street is that she's announcing her label deal this week! I'll keep you posted!


Listened to this 3x in a row, btw.

Props to Stereo Gum & Rap-Up