Ludacris - Jingalin (Prod. by Da Internz)

Just when you thought the summer was safe,  Ludacris comes through with an LL Cool J sampled banger that may get us all the way to the end of the year. Every thing Da Internz touch seems to turn to platinum, so we'll see how this fares out!

Update: CDQ added courtesy of Def Jam records. The CDQ download will be available on iTunes on May 29th.


Download: Ludacris - Jingalin [Tags]


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Previously: Future ft. Diddy & Ludacris - Same Damn Time (Remix)

Shawn Chrystopher - One Of My Homies [Music Video]

Shawn Chrystopher's got a lot to celebrate. His independent grind has led him to a major deal with legendary producer Timbaland, and he's got a new mixtape on the way. Check out the visuals to Lovestory's "One Of My Homies," and hit the jump to watch the full announcement of his new deal!


Download: Shawn Chrystopher - One Of My Homies

Blu ft. Mela Machinko - Kiss The Sky (Prod. by M-Phazes)

With help on the hook from Mela Machinko, Blu presents his new single "Kiss The Sky" via Coalmine Records.


Blu ft. Mela Machinko - Kiss The Sky Lyrics

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Previously:

• ANTHM ft. Blu - Polaris
• Hellpit Faeries (Jean Grae + Mela Machinko) - Jingle Fucking Bells [FreEP]

Kevin McCall ft. Big Sean - Naked [Music Video]

If there's any new R&B artist I'm rooting for, it's definitely Kevin McCall. Sure, I'm a little biased (ROO~OOP!), but he's incredibly talented and clearly has what it takes. He and Big Sean get their GQ on in the Chris Brown directed music video to his new single "Naked," which you can stream below. You're welcome, ladies!



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Previously:

• Kevin McCall - No Feeling
• Big Sean Talks Nicki Minaj, "I Don't Like Remix" Controversy & Summer Jam [VIDEO]

Kris Mars - Cure Orbit [New Mixtape]

Long Beach, CA native Kris Mars opens up his soul on his new mixtape Cure Orbit, and you can't really hate on a man who's chasing after his dream. The 19 year old emcee makes it clear as soon as "Push" (visuals after the jump) kicks in that he means business and he doesn't need a cosign or a lot of features to get his point across.

The FADER & Captain Morgan "Step Into The Black" With Jhené Aiko [VIDEO]

As part of The FADER and Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum's Step Into The Black concert series, ten awesome concerts are taking place over the next ten weeks all across the country. Included in the lineup of performers for the series are Polica, Dam Funk, Thee Oh Sees, and the lovely Ms. Jhené Aiko.

The Sailing Soul(s) singer traveled to perform in Chicago for the very first time, where she closed out with a performance of her mixtape favorite, "Stranger." Watch the live clip below, and hit the jump to check out The FADER's exclusive sit down with the Def Jam recording artist.

50 Cent - The Lost Tape (Hosted By DJ Drama) [New Mixtape]

50 Cent's moment of truth comes now. He made it more possible to see him as a force in Hip Hop again with his mixtape The Big 10, but if this tape doesn't deliver, it's safe to say that he should just stick to conquering the business world.

Stream The Lost Tape, his first Gangsta Grillz mixtape, below, and hit the jump to download!

2 Chainz - Undastatement [Music Video]

2 Chainz, thank you. I just drove from Charlotte to Atlanta to St. Louis to Atlanta and Charlotte again, and I don't know if I would've cruised like I did without your punchlines. I've been so tired I haven't been able to stay awake for more than half an hr today, but when I saw that the "Undastatement" video was out, I woke the hell up.



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Previously: Gucci Mane ft. 2 Chainz - I'm Up

Cocaine 80s ft. Nas - Chain Glow

Cocaine 80s have been tearing up the blogs lately, with their releases in the middle of the night. This time, No I.D., James Fauntleroy and the rest of the crew get a little help from none other than Mr. Nasty Nas on their latest leak "Chain Glow"


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Previously:

• Cocaine 80s - This Can't Be A Game
• Nicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown - Right By My Side (Co-Starring Nas) [Music Video]

Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)

Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album is on its way, so I'm hoping to hear the Lupe of yesteryear that I loved from here on out. Sadly, I can't hear the song over the controversy that's developed. "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)" samples Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic "T.R.O.Y." and the legend is NOT happy about it. Hit the jump to find out why!