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]

Talent Couture - All Alone ft. Lo Keys

Talent Couture linked with G.U.E. favorite Lo Keys on his Stereo Symphony produced "All Alone." Both Talent Couture's A New Light and Lo Keys American Greed are dropping soon!

Talent Couture - All Alone ft. Lo Keys [Prod. by Stereo Symphony]

Download: Talent Couture - All Alone ft. Lo Keys

Previously: Lo Keys - Dreams Are Gold

Neako - LVLFLXXXN [Music Video]

Neako's new video for LVLZEBRA track "LVLFLXXXN" picks up right where the visuals to "The Lufthansa Heist" ended. Watch below as the New Jersey spitter smooths it out with a beautiful lady, and make sure you get hip to LVLZEBRA if you haven't already!



Props to HNHH

Previously: Neako - Tr33 [FreEP]

Jhené Aiko Performs Tupac's "Keep Ya Head Up" Live In LA [VIDEO]

If you haven't learned this by now, Jhené Aiko's favorite person in the world (other than her daughter) is Tupac.  At a recent show she paid tribute to the fallen legend by performing "Keep Ya Head Up" with her live band. Watch the performance below, and hit the jump to hear her perform the Sailing Soul(s) favorites "My Mine," Stranger," and "Do Better Blues!"

Ab-Soul - Showin' Love

It's Ab-Soul's turn now! The Black Lip Bastard is the most underrated member of the TDE crew, and he's proving just how dope he really is on his new single "Showin' Love." Let's hope we get that album soon.

Ab-Soul - Showin' Love [Prod. by Willie B]

Download: Ab-Soul - Showin' Love

Previously: ScHoolboy Q ft. Ab-Soul - Druggys WitH Hoes Again [Music Video]

Robin Thicke ft. Lil Wayne - Pretty Little Heart [Music Video]

Robin Thicke's music video to the sexy Love After War standout "Pretty Lil' Heart" premiered last night on 106 & Park, and he wasn't exaggerating one bit when he said it was modeled after a classic Hollywood film. Watch below as Lil Wayne starts things off, and see what type of night Robin Thicke had!



Props to The Overfeed

Previously:

• Robin Thicke - Pretty Lil' Heart [Behind The Scenes]
• Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne - Roman Reloaded

Stalley - Blue Sky Freestyle [Music Video]

Stalley finally announced last night that his album Savage Journey To The American Dream will be released on March 30th. To keep the momentum going, he put out the visuals to his Songs By Me, Stalley "Blue Sky" freestyle.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Stalley - Volley Express ft. Scar

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

Lauryn Hill Debuts New Song In DC [VIDEO]

It seems that our prayers for new music from Lauryn Hill has finally been answered! At a show in Washington D.C.'s Time Warner Arena, she debuted her brand new track "Fearless Vampire Killer" for a packed audience. Hopefully, the full audio of the track should surface soon!



Props to LA Leakers & The Fab Empire

Previously: Lauryn Hill Speaks on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [Album Artwork]

Well, there you have it. Here's the cover to Nicki Minaj's sophomore LP, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.  From the looks of it, I'm expecting more of a pop album, but with Nicki you just never know.

As a bonus, hit the jump to see what Nicki Minaj has to say about her controversial performance at this year's Grammy Awards!