Azage - Retro

Azage is taking me back for real on his new freestyle "Retro" where he rhymes over *takes breath*: Crime Mob's "Knuck If You Buck," Yola's "I Ain't Gon' Let Up," Mike Jones's "Still Tippin'," Three 6 Mafia's "Sippin On Some Syrup, " David Banner's "Like A Pimp," Lil Jon's "Get Crunk," Bone Crusher's "Never Scared," Yung LA's "Ain't I," and T.I.'s "Top Back."

Man. If you rep the south (Charlotte, what up!), you need this in your life. Yola performed at my high school senior year...

Azage - Retro

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Ester Dean - Gimme Money ft. Nicki Minaj [Prod. by Stargate]

Ester Dean is usually known for being a songwriter behind the scenes, but it seems she's saving her best tracks for herself.  With her voice appearing on the new Dr. Seuss animated movie The Lorax and her debut album on the way, it's safe to say that Ester's solo career is taking off. Check out her album's lead single "Gimme Money" below, which features two verses from Nicki Minaj.

Ester Dean - Gimme Money ft. Nicki Minaj [Prod. by Stargate] (Tags)

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Ester Dean - Gimme Money ft. Nicki Minaj Lyrics

Hit the jump to check out the video to her single "Let It Grow" from The Lorax soundtrack!

Chevy Woods - Home Run ft. Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa is on hook duty on this new one from Taylor Gang representer Chevy Woods. 2011 XXL Freshman producer of the year, Sledgren, provides the beat.

Chevy Woods - Home Run ft. Wiz Khalifa

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Previously:

• Chevy Woods - Glass Table Girls [Music Video]
• Wiz Khalifa - Morocco

Lloyd Banks - Jackpot

Lloyd Banks was clutch on The Cold Corner 2, and now he's back to kill the club on the Jahlil Beats produced "Jackpot." Cha-ching!

Lloyd Banks - Jackpot (CDQ, No Tags)

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Previously: Bow Wow ft. Lloyd Banks - Yeah Yeah Yeah

Wiz Khalifa - Morocco

Wiz Khalifa bares his soul on this new track, which features him hitting his "do re mi" for the first 3 minutes followed by a short rap to close it out. Sounds like he's just letting out a little frustration:

“This song is about acceptance. Not necessarily feelin unaccepted but not really feelin accepted for who you are. Anyway, Here it is.” -Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa - Morocco

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Previously: Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J - My Favorite Song (Spendin)

J. Cole - Grew Up Fast

J. Cole hit 2 million followers last night and let this new track loose as a token of his gratitude. He completely spazzed on this one.

J. Cole - Grew Up Fast [Prod. by Canai Finch]

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J. Cole - Grew Up Fast Lyrics

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Trey Songz Brings Out J. Cole In LA [VIDEO]

Honors English - The Name Is... [Official Lyric Video]

G.U.E. favorite Honors English has become one of the most promising newcomers in the game. His lyrical ability is unmatched and he has some of the most talented producers behind him. His album State of The Art hits the net tomorrow, but as a preview of what you'll get, take a close look at the lyric video to "The Name Is...," three tracks in one produced by Bink!, Bink! and Needlz, respectively.



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Honors English - State Of The Art [Behind The Scenes]

Dawn Richard - Black Lipstick

Before Dawn Richard releases her new album GoldenHeart, she's going to give her fans a prelude in the form of an EP.  On "Black Lipstick," the first single from Armor On, due out March 27th, Dawn creates a metaphor between a mysterious woman and the music industry, which serves as the concept behind the entire project.

“It’s the trap. The music industry is described as a mysterious woman. The seduction and the betrayal of her. I saw in color but as soon as my eyes set on her, all that was seen was black and white. That is when I knew I needed to put my armor on.”

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Dawn Richard - Change

Rick Ross - High Definition [Music Video]

Rick Ross continues to flood the net with visuals to add some validity to his selection as MTV's Hottest MC.  This is the second Rich Forever video appearance in a row that Timbaland has made, so they've gotta be letting us know something soon. Pharrell makes a cameo as well, so hopefully he and Rozay have more heat in the lab for us too.


Directed by Dre Films

Rick Ross - High Definition Lyrics

Props to Dajaz

Previously: MTV Crowns Rick Ross The #1 Hottest MC [VIDEO]

Stalley - Midnight Satori

Stalley's countdown to Savage Journey To The American Dream continues as he drops off another addition to Songs By Me, Stalley with the Block Beattaz produced "Midnight Satori." Check out the freestyle below, and help Stalley get to 50,000 followers so that we can finally get a release date!

Stalley - Midnight Satori

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Previously: The Making of Stalley's Savage Journey To The American Dream [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q Talks To Maurice Garland About HnC & Family Life [VIDEO]

Maurice Garland caught up with ScHoolboy Q right after his Atlanta show at The Loft and broke through the cloud of smoke to ask him about his latest solo project Habits & Contradictions.  Watch below to see how Q answers Maurice's questions and see how he reacts to some HILARIOUS questions from fans.



What up Fort Knox!

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Previously: ScHoolboy Q Live At The Troubadour [VIDEO]

Jon Connor - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle

When has Jon Connor not killed a freestyle? He hit up Tony Touch's Toca Tuesdays and continued his trend of rhyming over Jay beats by busting out bars straight off the top. The Blue Album is out now!

Jon Connor - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle

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Previously: Jon Connor - The Blue Album [New Mixtape]

SWV - Co-Sign [Music Video]

Coko, Taj and Lelee are back with their new album I Missed Us, which is scheduled to hit stores on April 10th. SWV was my favorite girl group growing up so I'm glad to see that they're back in the studio.  Check out the music video for I Missed Us's lead single "Co-Sign" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on their return!



Props to Dajaz

Prodigy - H.N.I.C. 3 [New Mixtape]

Prodigy has already made his musical return as 1/2 of Mobb Deep, but he's completing his classic solo trilogy with the his new mixtape H.N.I.C. 3.  With Havoc behind the boards on a few tracks, it's clear that it'll have Mobb Deep's signature flavor, and with features from French Montana, Cory Gunz and Waka Flocka, it's clear that he's getting love from the new school as well.

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What do you think of H.N.I.C. 3? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Props to DatPiff

Previously: Prodigy ft. Cory Gunz - Great Spitters

Bangladesh Reveals Collaborations On New Album [VIDEO]

Over the years, Bangladesh has become the go to producer for a guaranteed hit. After producing for Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Usher, Nicki Minaj, and other stars, he's planning to release an album of his own that boasts a lot of huge names in the game. Watch below as he reveals to Skee TV the collabs on his new project and announces that former DTP emcee Shawnna will be signing to his label, Bangladesh Records.



I sensed a lot of Nicki Minaj and DTP shade. But maybe that's just me...

Props to Prefix Mag

Previously: E-40 - They Point ft. Juicy J & 2 Chainz [Prod. by Bangladesh]

Odd Future - Rella [Music Video]

Hodgy, Domo Genesis and Tyler, The Creator take the spotlight on the music video to "Rella," the OF Tape Vol. 2 mixtape's lead single.  Of course there's nothing normal about this one, and of course it's NSFW. Watch below as Domo becomes a pimp slappin' jeri curled fool and Tyler plays a Tyrone Biggums inspired Centaur. The OF Tape, Vol.2 drops March 20th



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Previously: Kanye West, Frank Ocean & Tyler The Creator In The Studio [Pics]

Nubbz - In A Minute [Free Album]

You might want to do a few neck stretches before you play this new Nubbz project, because it's an instant head nodder. The years the Dutch beatsmith has spent honing his craft are definitely evident on In A Minute, his 6-track album that gives some of Hip Hop's hottest artists a brand new sound. Listen below to hear Raekwon, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Nas, and Common transformed by Nubbz's production, and hit the comments with your thoughts. I'd love to hear them!

Previously: Nubbz - The Cross (Nas Blend)

B.o.B - So Good [Prod. by Ryan Tedder]

I was wondering when we were going to hear B.o.B's first crossover track from his new album Strange Clouds. He linked up with One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder for "So Good," a song that's got the potential to take over the radio with the same fury as "Nothing On You." Check out the stream below, and make sure you cop it on iTunes if you want the download



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B.o.B - So Good Lyrics

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Previously: B.o.B - So Good [Video Teaser]

Chris Brown ft. Rihanna - Turn Up The Music (Remix)

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Wow. So Chris Brown dropped Rihanna's remix and now Rihanna's let loose of Chris Brown's remix. How...cute? Eh...

Welp, here's the "Turn Up The Music" remix below, and download Rihanna's "Birthday Cake" remix here!



Download: Chris Brown ft. Rihanna - Turn Up The Music (Remix)

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Previously: Rihanna ft. Chris Brown - Birthday Cake (Remix)

Rihanna ft. Chris Brown - Birthday Cake (Remix)

When Rihanna and Chris Brown were seen entering the same studio a few weeks ago, rumors swirled that the two were collaborating on a track, which has now been revealed to be the remix to Talk That Talk interlude "Birthday Cake." What better a time than Rihanna's birthday to drop it?

Even though the album version clocks in at a little over a minute, it's one of my favorites. I honestly don't care who's featured on it as long as we finally get to hear a full version of "Birthday Cake." Listen to the final product below, and make sure you hit up the comments with your thoughts on the remix!

Rihanna ft. Chris Brown - Birthday Cake (Remix)

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Rihanna ft. Chris Brown - Birthday Cake Lyrics

Happy twerking. There's another present after the jump!