Aer - The Bright Side [Free Album Stream] + Like The Way [Music Video]

Aer was pretty well received when I posted their last video "Floats My Boat" back in June, and with a #1 album on iTunes, the duo from Brighton, MA is doing quite well for themselves. For all of my gangstas who want to try before you buy, stream Aer's debut album The Bright Side below, a melting pot featuring reggae, acoustic pop, and indie rock elements.

As a bonus, hit the jump to check out Carter & David's latest video "Like the Way."

Lotta - Final Fantasy [New Mixtape]

Not sure how I let this get past me this week, but I know I can't let the weekend go by before dropping off Lotta's new mixtape Final Fantasy. If "This Is Love" and "Cross My Heart" weren't an indication of how serious is this project is, just hit play.

Stream Final Fantasy below, which features fellow GUE staples C-Weav and SL Jones, as well as SchylerChaise, and Caligula.

NC stand up!

Download: Lotta - Final Fantasy

Pusha T - Pies + LebronJames.com x Meel - Champions [New Mixtape]

LebronJames.com and Meel the DJ have joined forces to put together an Olympics inspired mixtape properly titled Champions. Among the exclusive records on the tape is Pusha T's "Pies," which has spread around like wildfire today. Stream the track below, and hit the jump to download Champions in full!

Arts & Craft: Aleon Craft - Good Morning World [VIDEO]

Cover art designed by Esperanza-ATL; Cover photography by Diwang Valdez of Motion Family

Aleon Craft presents "Good Morning World" the first installment of his new series Arts & Craft, presented by Earmilk.com. What is Arts & Craft you ask?

Arts & Craft is an audio/visual experience in which visual artists create original works of art inspired by the music of Aleon Craft and SMKA. A new Arts & Craft video will be released on the first week of each month at EARMILK.com, starting today, August 2nd, 2012. The series is produced and arranged by SMKA, and all of the videos are produced by the editorial photographer, Dustin Chambers. The series will consist of 12+ songs/pieces of art. SMKA and Aleon Craft will host a live art gallery show in Atlanta in 2013 featuring pieces from the series.

Art created by Sean Fahie

Download "Good Morning World: on iTunes HERE.

Previously: Aleon Craft - Simple Thoughts [Music Video]

Lupe Fiasco - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [VIDEO]

On Tuesday, Lupe Fiasco dropped by Tony Touch's Shade 45 radio show and delivered an off the top freestyle worthy of applause for Toca Tuesdays.



Lupe's caught a lot of backlash recently for describing President Obama as a "baby killer." Read this opinion piece by The Well Versed for a deeper look.

[Rap Radar]

Previously: Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down In Tears On MTV RapFix [VIDEO]

Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith

Thurz gives us the first sample of what to expect on his upcoming project 517 W Queen Tape as he, Rich Kidd and Rocki Evans explain that they're "just surviving" on "Keep The Faith." This track can also be found on Rich Kidd's sixth installment of We On Some Rich Kidd Shit.


Download: Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith

Previously:

• Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Hell's Angel [Music Video]
• H.O.P.E. Wright ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Do Better Blues 3

Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) [Music Video]

Kendrick Lamar wasted little time in going full speed with his single "Swimming Pools" as he "shows you how to turn it up a notch" in the music video. His debut Good Kid In A m.A.A.d City is set to hit the shelves on October 2nd. HiiiPower


Directed by Jerome D

[Karen Civil]

Previously: Talib Kweli ft. Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar - Push Thru (Prod. by S1)

360 - Beautiful Day [Music Video]

As I look out the window, I definitely agree with 360. It's a "Beautiful Day." Check out this loosie served up by the Queens emcee, and be sure to download his free album Everywhere And Back now if you haven't already!



Download: 360 - Beautiful Day

Previously: 360 - Everybody Wants To Be A Star

Los & Lola Monroe - Bonnie & Clyde

DMV connects (and real life couple) Los and Lola Monroe link up once again as they present "Bonnie & Clyde," the title track to their forthcoming joint mixtape. Stream the track below, and let me know if you're interested in hearing the entire project when it drops.

Los & Lola Monroe - Bonnie & Clyde

Download: Los & Lola Monroe - Bonnie & Clyde

[XZ]

Previously:

• Lo Keys ft. Los, Envy, & Young Gliss - My Money Right
• Lola Monroe ft. Los - Exodus 23:1 (Freestyle)

Ace Hood - We On [Music Video]

Where else would Ace Hood shoot the video to a strip club anthem but in a strip club itself? The We The Best franchise player took to Miami's G-Five to "bring the money home" to the tune of Starvation favorite "We On." Here's to a good weekend!


Directed by Antwan Smith

[Stupid Dope]

Previously: Ace Hood - Got Dat Sack (Freestyle)