Aleon Craft - Simple Thoughts [Music Video]

Fresh from tweeting that Da Backwudz are back in the lab together, Aleon Craft continues to put in work on his own on the reflective "Simple Thoughts." Consider this a preface to his and SMKA's monthly series Arts & Craft, which I'll be sure to post later on in the day. Definitely putting this on my playlist for my move to the A this weekend...


Directed by Shawn Renae

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Previously: Tuki Carter ft. Aleon Craft - Green Backs (Prod. by Odizzy Beats)

Rick Ross Talks Working With Andre 3000 & Dr. Dre On The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Rick Ross stopped by Power 105's The Breakfast Club to promote his #1 album God Forgives, I Don't where Charlamagne, Angela and DJ Envy got him to dish on everything the listeners wanted to hear. Watch below as he reveals how his "Hold Me Back" video video was unbanned from BET, explains how the Andre 3000 collaboration came to be, along with Dr. Dre's "3 Kings" feature. Also get the scoop on a possible Trina signing to MMG and his latest tour bus fiasco.



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Previously: Rick Ross - 911 [Music Video]

Raven Sorvino - Playa Del Rey [New Mixtape]

The intro itself should be reason enough to download Raven Sorvino's new mixtape, but her unmistakably Cali delivery easily makes Playa Del Rey one of the nicest tapes of the summer. Stream the project below, which features Casey Veggies, Problem, Terrace Martin, and more while boasting production from G.U.E. favorite Woody.

Download: Raven Sorvino - Playa Del Rey

elZhi - Blue Widow [Music Video]

I'm not sure if you're as excited as I am that Elzhi's new LP The Weatherman is on its way, but you should definitely do yourself a favor and hit play on his new video "Blue Widow." Check out the Donavon Glover directed visuals below, and click HERE to check if the Elmatic emcee will be stopping through your city this month. I saw him last summer at A3C and I'd pay to see him perform anywhere.


Download: Elzhi - Blue Widow

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Previously: Elzhi - Memory Lane [Music Video]

Rick Ross - 911 [Music Video]

Rick Ross's album God Forgives, I Don't is in stores now, and he refuses to let you forget by dropping the visuals to the street favorite "911." The album is projected to sell 200,000-220,000 units in its first week and I want to know if you copped it. Hit the comments and let me know!



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Previously: Mariah Carey ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill - Triumphant

Mariah Carey ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill - Triumphant (Get 'Em)

Mariah Carey makes an inspirational return to R&B as she links up with MMG's head honcho Rick Ross and rising star Meek Mill to take on the Bryan-Michael Cox produced "Triumphant." Stream the track below, and be sure to hit the comments with your thoughts on Mariah's new single!



Previously:

• Uncle Murda - Warning (Remix ft. Mariah Carey, 50 Cent & Young Jeezy)
• Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings [Music Video]
• Meek Mill - Maybach Curtains

Domo Genesis x Alchemist - No Idols [New Mixtape]

Domo Genesis, who I consider the most overlooked and underrated member of Odd Future has made a lot of waves in the past 24 hours with his mixtape, No Idols, a joint project with Alchemist. There's no question that the production is on point, and Domo seems to be getting better and better with each track.With features from Action Bronson, Smoke DZA, Prodigy, Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler, The Creator, and Freddie Gibbs, you'd be crazy to pass No Idols by. d(^_^)b Guaranteed.


Download: Domo Genesis & Alchemist - No Idols | Alt. Download (Limelinx)

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Previously:

• Smoke DZA ft. Domo Genesis & ScHoolboy Q - Ashtray (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
• The Alchemist ft. Danny Brown & ScHoolboy Q - Flight Confirmation

Sir Michael Rocks - Lap Of Lux [Free Album]

Sir Michael Rocks gave us two mixtapes last year, and he took his time to gift us with the mixtape richtape Lap Of Lux, fifteen original tracks packaged with production from Hit-Boy, Chuck Inglish, Cardo, Polyester and more. To make things even sweeter, Mikey linked up with Casey Veggies, Mac Miller, Rockie Fresh and more to assist on the guest tip.


Download: Sir Michael Rocks - Lap Of Lux | Alt. Download (LiveMixtapes)

G.O.O.D. Music - Cruel Summer [Album Artwork]

G.O.O.D. Music brings another step closer to the September 4th release of Cruel Summer by revealing the official cover art for their compilation album.

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Previously: Hit-Boy ft. KiD CuDi - Old School Caddy

Mateo - Suite 823 [New Mixtape]

Mateo explains his new mixtape better than my measly fingers and keyboard can, so I'll let him explain what it's all about:

I decided to create Suite 823 to give my fans a journey into my life. To me, "Suite 823" (aka “Thinking of You” in numeral code) is a place where I was able to reflect on past love, fans and my future. Everyone’s ‘Suite 823′ looks different and has different content. Mine may look different from time to time, but this mixtape gives a glimpse (for my fans) into my Suite 823.

Download: Mateo - Suite 823 | Alt. Download (Mediafire)

Previously: Mateo ft. Stacy Barthe - Looking You Up