NCCU Cypher 3 With Quent, Nige Hood, Los Angel & More [VIDEO]

The homie Lone Ranger came through with yet another installment of his NCCU Cypher series, which showcases the lyrical sensibilities of North Carolina Central's best emcees. Nige Hood and GUE favorite Quent return to the spotlight for the third cypher, but share their shine with Los Angel, Yung Game, Defacto Thezpian, who each show off some quoteworthy material. Watch North Carolina hip hop in it's pure form below!


Shot by Lone Ranger & SirMPTV
Produced by Kevin McCloskey aka Black Pearl

Who really killed the cypher? Hit up the comments and let me know what you think!

Previously:

• Who Dat? Who Dat? NCCU Cyphers
• Quent & J. Spells - Conscious Thoughts, Vol. 1 [New Mixtape]

Laelo - Three The High Way ft. Kenn Starr & Kev Brown

Mr. High Definition, Laelo, shares the spotlight with fellow DMV artists Kenn Starr and Kev Brown on "Three The High Way," a raw track with a classic, old school feel. Get prepared for a lot more coming your way from the GUE fave!

Laelo - Three The High Way ft. Kenn Starr & Kev Brown [Prod. by Kev Brown]

Download: Laelo - Three The High Way ft. Kenn Starr & Kev Brown

Previously: Laelo - She's Mine [Music Video]

Keri Hilson - Freedom Ride

Keri Hilson has a knack for penning relatable tracks, and I'm sure most of you have gone through this situation. On "Freedom Ride," the Atlanta singer is hurt after finding out that her ex who she parted with amicably found someone else. Not sure if this is a demo for another artist or if it will be part of her next album, but time will tell!

Keri Hilson - Freedom Ride

Download: Keri Hilson - Freedom Ride

Props to SC

Previously: Anthony Hamilton - Never Let Go ft. Keri Hilson

CyHi The Prynce ft. Travis Porter & B.o.B - A-Town

It's about damn time CyHi! As one of my favorite new rappers, I'm glad to hear a sample of what he's been cooking up in the studio. Check out "A-Town," our introduction to CyHi The Prynce's The Ivy League Club mixtape coming soon. Travis Porter and B.o.B assist the G.O.O.D. Music emcee on this ATL theme song.

CyHi The Prynce ft. Travis Porter & B.o.B - A-Town

Download: CyHi The Prynce ft. Travis Porter & B.o.B - A-Town

Props to XZ

Previously:

• Common, Big Sean, CyHi The Prynce, Teyana Taylor, Omarion & Hit-Boy Working On The G.O.O.D. Music Album [Pictures]
• T.I. ft. Young Dro & Travis Porter - Hot Wheels [Music Video]
• T.I. & B.o.B Talk Grand Hustle Projects With Fuse TV [VIDEO]

360 - Everywhere And Back [Free Album]

Queens emcee 360 has taken the Internet by storm as of late, and his domination will only intensify given the release of his new project Everywhere And Back. Thankfully for us, he's giving us a full album entirely free and it's definitely worth the cash. With only two features, from Mela Machinko and Kid Moore, 360 gives us more than enough of an opportunity to understand who he is as an artist.

Download: 360 - Everywhere And Back

Previously: 360 - Woulda Kid ft. DJ Wonder [Prod. by The Dark Nyte]

Nicki Minaj - Full Interview With Funkmaster Flex [Audio]

If any of you cared, a lot of drama started when Funkmaster Flex claimed he stole DJ Clue's "Beez In The Trap" exclusive from his e-mail and premiered it on Hot 97. Since then both DJs have made public rants on their respective radio shows, and have engaged in subliminal Twitter beef.

Nicki Minaj stopped by The Funkmaster Flex Show last night to promote Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which is in stores now, but she also came to tell Flex to knock it out. Listen to the full three part interview below where she also talks Trayvon Martin, influential female emcees, and her desire to work with Beyonce.

Part 1: Nicki Minaj Speaks On Trayvon Martin, Working With Nas & Being Kissed By Madonna

Copywrite - Sorrow ft. Illogic & Don Jaga

To continue to celebrate the success of God Save The King, Copywrite leaked the Stu Bangas produced standout "Sorrow" for free download. Check out the personal track below, which features Illogic and Don Jaga. God Save The King is available now on iTunes or Amazon!

Copywrite - Sorrow ft. Illogic & Don Jaga

Download: Copywrite - Sorrow ft. Illogic & Don Jaga

Props to MAC Media

Previously: Copywrite - Workahol [Music Video]

Chris Brown - Sweet Love [Prod. by Polow Da Don]

"Turn Up The Music" is a great pop track, but Chris Brown was overdue for an R&B single. Stream the Polow Da Don produced track "Sweet Love" below, which precedes Chris's next single "Till I Die" featuring Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa. Fortune is due out May 8th!




Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Chris Brown - Oh Yeah? [Prod. by Drumma Boy]

Jeremih - Go To The Mo

Jeremih has been all over the radio with his guest appearances, but he's getting back on his solo grind with his new mixtape Late Nights. To introduce us to the Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane and Twista featured project, he released "Go To The Mo," a sensual track produced by The Fr3shmen.



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Sir Michael Rocks - Miss Jane ft. Jeremih [Music Video]

Brandy & Monica Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston [VIDEO]

Brandy and Monica have been everywhere together promoting their new single "It All Belongs To Me," and they stopped by V103's Soul Sessions at Atlanta's W Hotel to give their hit the live treatment.  While their performance of the Rico Love penned ballad was phenomenal, the highlight of their set was their tribute to the late Whitney Houston.

Watch below as T.I., Tiny, Kandi, Polow Da Don, and others watched on as Brandy and Monica got emotional while performing Whitney's hit "You Give Good Love," and hit the jump to watch the duo perform "It All Belongs To Me."

Kelly Rowland – Need A Reason ft. Future & Bei Maejor

Much like John Legend and Ludacris's "Tonight," Kelly Rowland, Future and Bei Maejor bring some sexiness to the Think Like A Man original soundtrack. Listen to "Need A Reason" below, and be sure to check out the film when it hits theatres on April 20th!

Kelly Rowland – Need A Reason ft. Future & Bei Maejor

Download: Kelly Rowland – Need A Reason ft. Future & Bei Maejor

Props to DDO

Previously:

• Kelly Rowland - Keep It Between Us [Music Video]
• Future - Spaz On Y'all [Music Video]
• Bei Maejor - Upscale [FreEP]

The Kickdrums - Follow The Leaders [New Mixtape]

I just got hip to the Brooklyn duo The KickDrums a few weeks ago when they released "Thieves In The Choir," and I'm loving their new project Follow The Leaders. Singer/songwriter/producer Alex Fitts and DJ/producer Matt Penttila blend their electronic, rock sound effortlessly with Hip Hop as they recruited Machine Gun Kelly, Rapper Big Pooh, Gilbere Forte, Rockie Fresh, Casey Veggies, Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire and more to add some nice sixteens to the project. Sadly "Running," their track with A$AP Rocky and Lana Del Rey, was taken off the tape moments ago because Rocky wants it on his album. :-(

Stream Follow The Leaders below, and hit the jump to download it on LiveMixtapes!

Los - Soul Assassins Freestyle [VIDEO]

"This is too easy..."

Los stopped through Soul Assassins Radio and gave yet another impressive and creative freestyle completely off the top. Diddy's got something special on his team!



Props to XZ

Previously: Los - Wit My Hoodie On (Trayvon Martin Tribute)

Game ft. Fat Joe & Young Chris - Greystone

Game keeps it smooth on "Greystone," the first leak from his forthcoming California Republic mixtape. The current free agent links up with vets Fat Joe and Young Chris as they put a little Cali swag into their East Coast flows.

Game ft. Fat Joe & Young Chris - Greystone

Download: Game ft. Fat Joe & Young Chris - Greystone

Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• Ace Hood ft. Game - Different People
• Fat Joe ft. Chris Brown, Fabolous, Mary J. Blige & Kirko Bangz - Another Round (Remix)
• A$AP Rocky Brings Out Freeway & Young Chris In Philly [VIDEO]

DJ Drama Interviews Odd Future [VIDEO]

Odd Future took their show to Atlanta on March 25th and made the time to speak with DJ Drama about everything from getting jumped by Gucci Mane's guards to Mike G's many outfit changes on stage. Watch part one below as the collective describes performing without a set list and perfecting the art of stage diving. Parts 2 and three after the jump.

XV - Now Let's Go In ft. Freddy High [Prod. by The Awesome Sound]

Inspired by Kansas making it to the NCAA Championships, XV and fellow Squarian Freddy High provided their own theme song to get them pumped for the game. Sadly, Kentucky took the trophy home, but this song is still #Winning!

XV - Now Let's Go In ft. Freddy High [Prod. by The Awesome Sound]

Download: XV - Now Let's Go In ft. Freddy High [Prod. by The Awesome Sound]

Props to GMAD

Previously: XV ft. Sez Batters - L7 Motto [Music Video]

Rocawear Presents: Jay-Z: From Marcy To Barclays (Commercial) [VIDEO]

Rocawear is a fashion line that's been struggling as of late, but Jay-Z celebrates the line that has managed to stay relevant for over a decade. Check out the latest Rocawear ad, which shows Jay-Z narrating a short story about his career goals.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: AMEX Sync Show: Jay-Z Live From SXSW [Full Concert]

Tito Lopez - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [VIDEO]

Tito Lopez already forced his way into my Hip Hop loving heart with "Mama Proud" and his SXSW Sway In The Morning freestyle, and I'm sure he gained another gang of new fans after his Tony Toca freestyle yesterday on Shade 45. Watch below as Tito delivers a drop the mic-worthy set of bars for almost five minutes straight.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Tito Lopez Freestyles On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Santigold Announces 2 Month North American Tour

Santigold is wasting no time in celebrating her sophomore album Master Of My Make-Believe, which hits stores on May 8, as the Philly singer has announced a 26-date tour set to kick off on April 30th in New York City. Hit the jump to see if she and her incredible dancers are coming your way!

Diggy Explains J. Cole Diss Track [VIDEO]

Over the weekend, Diggy Simmons caused quite the ruckus when his diss track "What You Say To Me?" leaked. On the track, which he wrote over a year ago in response to J. Cole's "Purple Rain," Diggy comes pretty hard at Cole to defend his sister Vanessa's honor.

During an interview with 99.1 KGCI, Diggy finally spoke on the diss track and showed no signs of worry that J. Cole will retaliate lyrically.



Props to Dajaz 1

Previously: Diggy - What You Say To Me? (J. Cole Diss)