Monica ft. Wale - Take A Chance

Monica's album New Life really snuck up on me because I had no idea it was hitting stores in less than a week on April 10th. Rico Love wrote the Wale featured standout "Take A Chance" and I think it balances out the "He Ain't S**t" vibe that's present on "It All Belongs To Me." Preorder New Life HERE and hit the jump to view the album's full track list!

Monica ft. Wale - Take A Chance

Game ft. Lupe Fiasco - Skate On [Prod. by Pharrell]

California Republic drops tomorrow, but Game is letting one more (hopefully, just one more) track loose. He links up with Lupe Fiasco on the Pharrell produced "Skate On." Check it out below and hit up the comments with your thoughts!

Game ft. Lupe Fiasco - Skate On [Prod. by Pharrell]

Download: Game ft. Lupe Fiasco - Skate On [Prod. by Pharrell]

Props to RR

Previously:

• Game ft. Nipsey Hussle - Bills Is Paid
• Robert Glasper Experiment Performs "Always Shine" With Lupe Fiasco & Bilal Live On Letterman [VIDEO]

Mikkey Halstead & Lupe Fiasco - Gone ft. Jim Lavigne

Things have got to change Chicago, and Mikkey Halsted, Lupe Fiasco, and Jim Lavigne are stepping up to the plate. Here's what Mikkey had to say:

In light of “37 SHOOTINGS, 46 VICTIMS & 9 MURDERS” during Chicago’s first ‘warm’ weekend, the Trayvon travesty, 6-year old Aliyah Shell, and in honor of my cousins Ismail & Malik that were gunned down last summer…I felt as though this was the time to drop this song. Shouts to Lupe for helping me paint a vivid picture of what goes on everyday in Chicago and every other ghetto in America. Also, shouts to David ‘D.A.’ Doman & Jim LaVigne for providing us the perfect canvas to paint upon.

Special Dedication to Blair Holt and the hundreds of CPS students lost to senseless violence.

WE CAN NO LONGER WAIT FOR OTHERS, SEEMINGLY UNAFFECTED BY OUR ISSUES, TO SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS FOR US. SPEAK OUT AND SAY SOMETHING, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, DO SOMETHING.

Mikkey Halstead & Lupe Fiasco - Gone ft. Jim Lavigne

Download: Mikkey Halstead & Lupe Fiasco - Gone ft. Jim Lavigne

Props to HHNM

Ryshon Jones ft. Sean Falyon & Young Gliss - Painting Pictures

Artwork by Sean Falyon

Ryshon Jones drops his new project Basquiat on Friday, and he's showing off a sample of his work of art on "Painting Pictures." The Thelonius Martin produced track features fellow Philly emcees Sean Falyon and Young Gliss, and it's smooth as hell.

Ryshon Jones ft. Sean Falyon & Young Gliss - Painting Pictures [Prod. by Thelonius Martin]

Download: Ryshon Jones ft. Sean Falyon & Young Gliss - Painting Pictures
Props to Sean Falyon
Previously:

• Ryshon Jones - Reality Alarm + Black
• Sean Falyon - Backseatoven ft. Jason Caesar [Prod. by Javis Faux]
• Lo Keys & Young Gliss Perform "GoodWood Beats" At SXSW [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar Talks New Found Fame & Performs "Cartoon & Cereal" [Video]

DubCNN caught up with Kendrick Lamar after his first show ever in San Francisco on March 27th and spoke with the Top Dawg about performing "Cartoon & Cereal" for the first time as well as his reaction to his quick rise to fame. Watch the full interview below, and hit the jump to watch his debut performance of "Cartoon & Cereal!"

David Banner ft. Tank - Let Me In [Music Video]

Much like he did with the K.R.I.T. featured "Believe," David Banner wasted no time in providing the visuals to the Tank featured "Let Me In." The Mississippi producer and rapper aims to change the Hip Hop business model with his 2M1 Movement and mixtape Sex, Drugs & Video Games, which drops on May 22nd. Find out how he plans to do this by reading his recent interview with XXL.



Props to Nah Right

Previously: David Banner ft. Tank - Let Me In

L.E.P. Bogus Boys x The Hood Internet [FreEP]

I just mentioned that L.E.P. Bogus Boys were busy working and doing their thing, but I wan't expecting this! Moonie and count linked up with Chicago production duo The Hood Internet for a collaborative remix EP, which gives new life to six Now Or Neva standouts.



Previously:  L.E.P. Bogus Boys ft. Rick Ross - Kush & Leather (Remix)

G.O.O.D. Music Album's First Single, "Mercy," Set To Drop This Friday

From Pusha T's fingers to your eyes (pause?), it's official that "Mercy," the first single from the long awaited G.O.O.D. Music compilation is dropping Friday! GOOD Fridays are back!

Update: The cover art to "Mercy" has been released revealing that Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz and Kanye West will be the stars of the single.

Props to HHDX

Skyzoo - Rocket Science [Music Video]

Skyzoo's "Rocket Science" is one of my favorite songs from him, and I'm happy to see that this standout from The Great Debater Revisited got the visual treatment. Check out the stunning, Anthony Sylvester music video below, and make sure you cop The Great Debater Revisited on iTunes if you haven't already!



Props to 2DB

Previously: Skyzoo - Rap Like Me [Music Video]

Sir Michael Rocks - Pajama Pants + Hit A Lick

Sir Michael Rocks prepares to rerelease his Premier Politics mixtape next week via illRoots but he dropped off two new tracks to let you know why this release will be well worth the MB sacrifice. Check out the Cardo produced "Pajama Pants" below, and hit the jump to download "Hit A Lick!"

Sir Michael Rocks - Pajama Pants [Prod. by Cardo]

Download: Sir Michael Rocks - Pajama Pants

L.E.P. Bogus Boys ft. Rick Ross - Kush & Leather (Remix)

Chicago duo L.E.P. Bogus Boys has been making major moves lately and they linked up with the Bawse (UHN!) Rick Ross on the remix to "Kush & Leather." So smooth...

L.E.P. Bogus Boys ft. Rick Ross - Kush & Leather (Remix)

Download: L.E.P. Bogus Boys ft. Rick Ross - Kush & Leather (Remix)

Props to FSD

Previously:

• L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Claim My Sh*t [Music Video]
• Stalley ft. Rick Ross - Party Heart [Music Video]

Nicki Minaj Talks Female Rappers & "Roman Reloaded" On The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

When Nicki Minaj chopped it up with Funkmaster Flex, I felt like the interview didn't really touch some of the topics people wanted to hear about. Thankfully, The Breakfast Club has no shame and asked YMCMB's first lady whatever their hearts desired.

In Nicki's first morning show appearance, she explained how the Nas collaboration came about, talked the Madonna kiss, and gave the Kanye shrug to other female rappers coming for her. Watch part 1 below, and hit the jump to see the second part.

Jaguar Kash - Spanish Mafia, Vol. 1 [New Mixtape]

If you need something to get you hyped up or if you want something to ride to, Jaguar Kash is here with a new mixtape that shows you why he is a retired champion from 106 & Park's Freestyle Fridays. Stream and download Spanish Mafia, Vol. 1 which features the standouts "Gucci Back," "Ricky Lake," and "Halloween." Show the G.U.E. favorite some love!

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Rita Ora ft. Tinie Tempah - R.I.P. [Music Video]

Roc Nation's Rita Ora has been in the spotlight ever since collaborating with DJ Fresh on "Hot Right Now," and her blossoming career is taking off tremendously. British rapper Tinie Tempah joins her in the gritty yet sexy visuals for her single "R.I.P." and I'm sure you'll enjoy the eye candy on this one!



Props to That Grape Juice

Previously: Rita Ora - R.I.P. (Behind The Scenes) [VIDEO]

Nitty Scott, MC - Bulls*it Rap [Music Video]

Nitty Scott, MC reps her Boombox family hard in the music video to the Doobies x Popsicle Sticks standout "Bullshit Rap." The Donald Robinson Cole and Robert Adam Mayer directed visuals definitely bring the classic, old school hip hop feel to life on the screen, and having legendary emcee DMC behind her only reinforces how well respected Nitty is in the game.



Props to SC

Previously: Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) Ft. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona

Summer Leather Vest - F**k That Condom

Don't listen to them. USE A CONDOM!

Joe Budden and Emanny come through with more Sex, Love & Vices on "F**k That Condom," a track about being so attracted to someone they forget to make good decisions.

Summer Leather Vest - F**k That Condom

Download: Summer Leather Vest - F**k That Condom

Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• Joe Budden Gets Arrested At NYC Show [VIDEO]
• Emanny Ft. Jadakiss - Young & Ready [Music Video]

Curren$y ft. Wale - What It Look Like

Curren$y gives us the first official single from his upcoming album The Stoned Immaculate, which drops on June 5th. He lets Wale introduce "What It Look Like," which has me in an trance thanks to the large yet airy yet soulful production. Word is the video will be out on Sunday, but I'm certain that the single will be available on iTunes on April 10th.


Curren$y ft. Wale - What It Look Like Lyrics

Props to DMB

Previously:

• Stalley ft. Curren$y – Hammers And Vogues
• Wale - Oliver Twist Freestyle

Neak ft. GLC & Lungz - Celebration of Life's ILLZ (Slot-A Body Bags Remix)

Chicago emcee Neak keeps it in the Windy City on the Slot-A Body Bags remix of "Celebration of Life's ILLZ," which features Lungz and GLC. This is one of previously unreleased tracks that will appear on the deluxe addition of Love Greater // The Prequel. The deluxe album will be presented by DJ Booth, Earmilk & Prefix and will be released Friday, April 13!


Download: Neak ft. GLC & Lungz - Celebration of Life's ILLZ (Clean)

To download the original Love Greater // The Prequel, click HERE.

Game ft. Nipsey Hussle - Bills Is Paid

3 songs in 3 days? Okay. Game is not giving us room to breathe as he premiered yet another California Republic track on HHDX. Check out "Bills Is Paid" featuring Nipsey Hussle below, and get ready for Thursday, although I doubt Game will let you forget!

Game ft. Nipsey Hussle - Bills Is Paid

Download: Game ft. Nipsey Hussle - Bills Is Paid

Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Game ft. Pharrell - It Must Be Tough
• Nipsey Hussle - Run A Lap [Music Video]

Game ft. Pharrell - It Must Be Tough

Game gave Vibe to greenlight his second release of the day from his upcoming California Republic mixtape. This one features and is produced by Pharrell and it's pretty catchy. As usual, if you tried to play a drinking game and take a swig every time he name dropped another celeb, you'd be out cold. California Republic hits the net on Thursday 4/5.

Game ft. Pharrell - It Must Be Tough

Download: Game ft. Pharrell - It Must Be Tough

Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Game ft. Fat Joe & Young Chris - Greystone
• Mike Posner & Pharrell In The Studio [VIDEO]