Ryshon Jones - Brightest Nights, Darkest Days [Free Album +Documentary]

Ryshon Jones has had quite the year, and he's definitely closing 2011 out right with Brightest Nights, Darkest Days.  The Philly spitter put his all into these 18 tracks, and I'm almost certain that it's going to be one of those tapes you'll play on repeat for weeks, maybe months on end.  Mark my words and DO NOT SLEEP on this one! Consider it a Chrismahanukwanzakah gift. Download and documentary after the jump!

Phil Adé - Where You From feat. Fat Trel

No need to check your calendars. It's #PhilAdeFriday! For the last installment before Dec. 30's Phil Ade Friday 2 mixtape, Phil linked up with fellow DMV spitter Fat Trel. Lil' Jon's gotta be proud of this one. REP YO CITY!

Phil Adé - Where You From feat. Fat Trel [Prod. by The Official] (Mobile Friendly)

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Previously: Phil Adé - Gone!

Chase N. Ca$he - Daily Routine [Prod. by Hit Boy & Merge]

Chase N. Ca$he has been dropping off tracks from The Heir Up There left and right this week, and I let this one slip past me a few days ago.  On "Daily Routine" he links up with Surf Club patnas Hit-Boy & Merge for one of the dopest tracks I've heard from him so far.  Check it out below and hit me up in the comments with your thoughts!

Chase N. Ca$he - Daily Routine [Prod. by Hit-Boy & Merge] (Mobile Friendly)

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Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - Trill Living 3.0

Rihanna - You Da One [Music Video + Behind The Scenes Video]

Rihanna continues her Rihanna: Unlocked series and lets go of her second music video from Talk That Talk.  Check out "You Da One" below where she has a sexy short wig party.  I dont know about y'all but whenever this song comes up I picture an organized dance at a reggae party where the people slow wind to each other.  Sadly, no dance scene in the video. :(



So far Talk That Talk has sold over a million units worldwide, but it hasn't met expectations for its U.S. sales. Go cop that! It's pretty good.

Nelly - Wild Boys Freestyle + 5 O'Clock (Remix)

Nelly's been gone for quite some time, but he's ready to change that with his upcoming mixtape O.E.MO. This week he's been dropping videos and freestyles over popular tracks and videos for his Christmas Eve release, but I'm just gonna drop it all on you at once.

Nelly kept it simple and just rapped over MGK's "Wild Boys," but gave us his signature rap-singing over T-Pain's 5 "O'Clock." Check the two tracks out below, and let me know what you think about Nelly's return.  Hit the jump to view the mixtape trailer and his latest music video!

Nelly - Wild Boys (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly]

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Ludacris feat. Meek Mill - Say It To My Face [Music Video]

It seems "Bada Boom" was just a warm up.  Luda is relentless in his war against Drake and Big Sean and cranks it up to 1.21 Gigawatts with Meek Mill for the visuals to "Say It To My Face." Is this beef entertaining, or should Ludacris just give it up since neither Big Sean nor Drake is really responding?



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Previously:

• Ludacris - Rich & Flexin' feat. Waka Flocka [Music Video]
• Meek Mill Reveals New Verse From Debut Album [VIDEO]

Bei Maejor - The Truth

Bei Maejor is one of that artist that almost everyone should be familiar with given all the hit songs he's penned. The Upside Down king is bringing his underground solo movement to the forefront with his new single "The Truth." Just open your ears and listen to this one.  I'm vibin to this "Upscale" production.

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Previously: Bei Maejor feat. J. Cole - Trouble [Music Video]

STS - Let's Capture This Moment feat. Dosage [Music Video] + Great Mood [Music Video]

STS and Dosage has been switching up hit songs and making them into his own bangers lately and I've loved them all.  Check out the visuals to the "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay" sampled track "Let's Capture This Moment" below, and hit the jump to see the video for the Rick Ross sampled "Great Mood." Gold Rush coming soon!



Damn, when did I miss this party?!

Bow Wow - My Girl

Since Underrated isn't expected to drop until 2012, Bow Wow has been building momentum with singles and videos left and right.  Check out the not so PG track "My Girl," and let me know what you think about it.  Word on the tweets is that his new tracks with Ace Hood and Busta Rhymes will be dropping soon too. Curious to hear those!


Bow Wow - My Girl (Mobile Friendly Stream/Download)

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Previously: LoveRance ft. Bow Wow, Chris Brown & 50 Cent - Up! (Remix)

B.o.B - Play The Guitar feat. Andre 3000 [Snippet]

"Now she play these suckers just like B.o.B play the guitar" -T.I.

B.o.B mentioned in a recent interview that his collaboration with Andre 3000 is like a passing of torch from the Outkast legend to the ATL sophomore.  Check out a snippet of their collab "Play The Guitar" before it's released on December 27th!

B.o.B - Play The Guitar ft. Andre 3000 [Snippet]


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Previously:

• B.o.B - Strange Clouds feat. Lil Wayne [Music Video]
• Ke$ha feat. Andre 3000, T.I., Wiz Khalifa & Lil Wayne - Sleazy 2.0 (Remix)

Chase N. Ca$he - Trill Livin 3.0 [Prod. by Rich Kidd]

"Trill Livin 2.0" is my favorite cut from Chase N. Ca$he and I welcome any other sequels if they sound as good.  I think 3.0 definitely does, so big ups to Rich Kidd on the beat and Chase on the mic. The Heir Up There coming soon!

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Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - Show & Prove

A$AP Rocky - CEO Freestyle

A few days ago, A$AP Rocky hit us with a song he spit back in 2006 or 2007 called "CEO Freestyle." I can definitely tell a difference in his style, but I see he still had a Southern influence back then.  Check it out below, and let me know what you think of his skills back when he was 17/18!

A$AP Rocky - CEO Freestyle (Mobile Friendly!)

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Previously: L.E.P. Bogus Boys Kick It With A$AP Rocky On Club Paradise Tour [VIDEO]

Cory Gunz feat. Ryan Leslie - Loco

Cory Gunz is definitely back to work since he's hit us with TWO tracks this week.  Instead of giving his typical hard-hitting flow, the New Yorker smooths it out with Ryan Leslie. I think he's got one with "Loco!" Not sure if this is the final version, but I'll let you know!


Cory Gunz - Loco feat. Ryan Leslie

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Previously:

• Cory Gunz - Drug Raps 2
• Ryan Leslie - Beautiful Lie [Music Video]

Omen - Forever [Music Video]

Chicago's resident Dreamvillain goes to outer space for the visuals to the Afraid of Heights standout track "Forever." If you haven't gotten Omen's album yet, WAKE UP!!



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Previously: Omen - Afraid of Heights [New Mixtape]

Slim Thug - Houston [New Mixtape]

Instead of dropping one track for this installment of #ThugThursday, Slim Thug just went ahead and hit us upside the head with a full mixtape.  Houston shows Slim reppin' his city so hard that Lil Jon is probably shedding proud tears wherever he is.

Check out the full tracklisting below, which includes features from Paul Wall, Bun B, Killa Kyleon, Kirko Bangz, L.E.$., Curren$y and more! Download after the jump!

01. Houston feat. Paul Wall & Z-Ro
02. Creepin' feat. Paul Wall & Bun B
03. O.C.D. feat. Killa Kyleon & L.E.$.
04. Ball feat. Marcus Manchild & Mug
05. Bout Dat feat. Mug, L.E.$. & Lil O
06. Funny
07. Japanese Swag feat. Dre Day & Black
08. Shine feat. E.S.G.
09. My Life feat. Propain
10. Can't Stop feat. Dre Day & Curren$y
11. Come Here B*tch
12. Favorite B*tch
13. My Car feat. Kirko Bangz & Doughbeezy
14. Money Team feat. L.E.$. & Mug
15. Halloween Night feat. L.E.$. & Mug
16. Outro

Big Sean feat. 2 Chainz - Keep It Gee [CDQ]

Big Sean and 2 Chainz's latest collab has surfaced on the latest DJ Suss One, Tapemasters Inc mixtape I'm On One 4: Holiday Edition, which dropped earlier today.  Check out "I Keep It G" "Keep It Gee" below that consists of some pretty funny lines from both rappers.  Adding this to my 2 Chainz journal.

Update: We've now got the official cover artwork and CDQ quality version of "Keep It Gee." Enjoy!

Big Sean - Keep It Gee feat. 2 Chainz [Tags] CDQ

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Previously:

• Tinie Tempah feat. Big Sean - Lucky C**t
• Verse Simmonds feat. 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti & Kelly Rowland - Boo Thang (Remix) [Music Video]

J. Cole Performs "Work Out" Live On Letterman [VIDEO]

J. Cole just wrapped up the European leg of his Cole World: The Sideline Story Tour but he's not slowing down at all.  The Grammy nominated NC (Stand Up!) spitta stopped by David Letterman tonight, and I've got it below just in case you missed it.




"Work Out" sounds dope as hell live. Gotta get to a concert stat.


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Previously: Jay-Z Talks J. Cole Grammy Nominations [VIDEO]

XV - Learn To Fly feat. Betty Trouble [Prod. by The Awesome Sound]

XV links up with The Awesome Sound for another epic track. With Betty Trouble on the hook, "Learn To Fly" has all of the components of a hit single.  If you're still sleeping on XV now, get ready for a Gangstas Use Emoticons backhand! Wake up!!

XV - Learn To Fly feat. Betty Trouble [Prod. by The Awesome Sound]

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Previously: XV - The Twenty-Seven Club [Prod. by The Awesome Sound]

Drake feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga - The Motto [Music Video]

Drake promised that "The Motto" music video would be here last weekend, but it seems you can't rush art.  Speaking of art, where THE HELL did he get that leopard print North Face.  Definitely adds fuel to Common's fire.

Anyways, check out YMCMB frontment Lil Wayne, Drake and Tyga hit up The Bay with cameos from Cali legends E-40 & Mistah F.A.B below!



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Previously: L.E.P. Bogus Boys Kick It With Drake During Club Paradise Tour [VIDEO]

The Weeknd - EchoesOfSilence [New Mixtape]

I'm not even gonna ask any questions about this one. The Weeknd can drop as many out of nowhere mixtapes as he wants because we'll keep feigning for them.  Check out EchoesOfSilence download link below!

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Previously: The Weeknd - Knowing [Music Video]

Rick Ross - Talk That Talk (Remix) + I'm Flexin' (Remix)

Since his two singles "You The Boss" and "I Love My Bitches" haven't created enough buzz for God Forgives, I Don't, Rick Ross will be dropping a new mixtape to get the streets (and tweets) ready.  Tonight he gave us another double dose of tracks as he remixed Rihanna's "Talk That Talk" and T.I.'s "I'm Flexin'." Check 'em out below and let me know it you're excited about Ross's new tape!

Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Remix) feat. Rick Ross

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T.I. - I'm Flexin' (Remix) feat. Rick Ross

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Asher Roth - Common Knowledge [Music Video]

Def Jam spitter Asher Roth is killing the game right now with his Blended Babies produced mixtape Pabst & Jazz.  To keep the buzz going, he's dropped the first of hopefully many music videos for the project.  Check out the Aristotle-directed visuals to "Common Knowledge" below!



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Previously: Asher Roth - Pabst & Jazz [New Mixtape]

Lloyd - She's All I Want For Christmas [Music Video]

Lloyd is getting romantic for the holiday season with the music video for "She's All I Want For Christmas."

“I always wanted to take a stab at making an original Christmas record...With this video, I think we captured the spirit of love, and the spirit of Christmas in a really cool way.”

If you're feeling "She's All I Want For Christmas," check out his second Christmas song "Me & You (This Christmas)"



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Previously: Lloyd - Be The One feat. Trey Songz & Young Jeezy [Music Video]

Chase N. Ca$he - Show & Prove

Chase N. Ca$he goes back behind the boards for his latest leak from The Heir Up There.  Not sure if "Show & Prove" has officially replaced "Trill Living 2.0" as my favorite Chase N. Ca$he track, but I'm feeling it.

Chase N. Ca$he - Show & Prove

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Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - In My Zone feat. L.E.P. Bogus Boys

Robin Thicke Gets His Mojo Back On Chelsea Lately [VIDEO]

Robin Thicke swagged it out on Chelsea Lately last night and spoke on everything from Paula Patton refusing sex to his baby's infatuation with Chelsea's sidekick Chuy.  I don't know if he took a few extra sips of happy juice before he hit the stage or what, but this is hilarious.



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Previously: Robin Thicke Performs "Love After War" On Jay Leno [VIDEO]

Common Confirms Drake Diss On The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Leave it to The Breakfast Club to get to the bottom of this! Common has been hinting on his recent interviews that he and Drake are beefing because of "Sweet," but he officially confirmed that the track is aimed at the OVO representer.

Along with addressing his Drake beef, Common spoke on his relationship with No I.D., dating Serena Williams, and his role on AMC's Hell On Wheels. Check it out!



Props to XZ

Previously: Common - Ghetto Dreams (Original Version)

2 Chainz - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

Uh oh. Learned another 2 Chainz nickname...Codeine Cowboy.  I think I'm gonna stick with Tity 2 Necklaces though.

When he stopped by Philly's Power 99 to chop it up with DJ Cosmic Kev, he spoke on the many labels courting him for a solo deal as well as his accomplishments as an independent artist.  Watch below to view the full interview as well as a freestyle from the consistently hilarious Codeine Cowboy.



SIMILAC!!

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Previously: Big Sean feat. 2 Chainz - Keep It G

Timbaland - E! True Hollywood Story [Full Episode]

Growing up in South Carolina and North Carolina, Pharrell and Timbaland were my two favorite musicians.  I was obsessed with Timbalands beats and I would buy his Timbaland & Magoo albums along with all of the Missy, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Playa, and Nicole Wray singles that he produced.

Along the years, my admiration for Timbaland faded away due to many substantial allegations that he was  stealing beats from overseas, and it made me question how much of his legacy is truly his.  Now, I realize that whatever his involvement, he's still a genius who has impacted music in multiple genres for the better.  In the latest episode of E!'s True Hollywood Story, he doesn't hold anything back.




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Previously: Timbaland ft. Pitbull & David Guetta - Pass At Me [Music Video]

Meek Mill Reveals New Verse From Debut Album [VIDEO]

During Power 105.1's concert for The Breakfast Club's one year anniversary in NYC, Meek Mill switched it up and recited a brand new verse from his upcoming debut album.  LMAO at the long "Ohhhhhhhhs!!" from the crowd.



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Previously: Meek Mill x Fabolous - You Don't Know

Gilbere Forte - Lord Knows (Freestyle)

To hold us over until his new projects, Gilbere Forte is freestyling over the Just Blaze super-beat "Lord Knows" to talk his s**t. Check out the track below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know what you think about the Flint, Michigan rapper!

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Previously: Gilbere Forte - Some Dreams Never Sleep (FreEP)

Common - Ghetto Dreams (Original Version)

Before Nas came through and killed his verse for Common's The Dreamer/The Believer collab "Ghetto Dreams," Common laid down a third verse that, before today, had gone unreleased.  Check out the original version of "Ghetto Dreams" and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know what you think about the cut verse!

Common - Ghetto Dreams (Original Version)

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Previously: Common & Maya Angelou Speak On "N-Word" Controversy [VIDEO]

Game feat. Tyler, The Creator & Lil Wayne -- Martians Vs. Goblins [Music Video]

If you just woke up today, I don't think that this video is the first thing you want to see.  Game & Tyler, The Creator take it to the asylum for the freaky visuals to the Lil Wayne sampled track "Martians Vs. Goblins." R.E.D. Album in stores now!



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Previously:

• Game Dispels Beef In Interview With Tim Westwood [VIDEO]
• Looks Like Tyler The Creator, Pharrell & Lupe Fiasco Are In The Studio Together!
• David Banner feat. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz - Yao Ming

TiRon & Ayomari - All My Love feat. Yummy Bingham [Music Video]

TiRon & Ayomari's A Sucker For Pumps is also one of my top 10 projects that dropped this year (list coming soon, I promise!).  Watch below to see the adorable pimping of kindergarteners on the visual effort for the standout track "All My Love" featuring Yummy Bingham.  Ahh, naptime.



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Previously: TiRon & Ayomari - A Sucker For Pumps [Behind The Scenes]

Aleon Craft & George Clinton - Mothership: The Decatur Connection [New Mixtape]

If you thought all ATL has to offer is trap music, think again! ATLien and former Da Backwudz member Aleon Craft has been fighting to save funk for quite some time.  Now he's got the help of funk legend George Clinton (of Parliament Funkadelic) on their brand new, groundbreaking project Mothership: The Decatur Connection.

This is the first time George Clinton (of Parliament Funkadelic) has linked up with a hip-hop artist for a complete, new project.  George Clinton recorded to 3 new records for the project, however, Mothership: The Decatur Connection consists of elements from... Aleon Craft’s Mothership Decatur (2011 Mixtape), the Parliament-Funkedelic catalog and original recordings from both Aleon Craft and George Clinton.

Stream/Download the project below, and make sure you let me know what you think about Aleon Craft's movement by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

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Previously: Aleon Craft x George Clinton - Places To Fly

J.A.E - Just My Time [Chopped & Screwed by DJ Cappo]

NC to NY spitter J.A.E linked up with Queen City DJ Cappo for a chopped up not slopped up version of his successful tape Just My Time.  If you're feeling the homie, and are looking for a new way to experience J.A.E, definitely DO NOT SLEEP on this one. NC STAND UP!

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Previously: J.A.E - The Musical feat. AC & Ali Vegas

The Sleepwalkers - Edward Norton LP

L.A. producers The Sleepwalkers have been making big waves thanks to their work with Wale, The Clipse, and Skeme.  To put them even more in the hip hop limelight James Guffey & Matt Kipper have dropped their debut compilation Edward Norton LP which pays tribute to the accomplished actor's many films in the form of sampled beats.

Check out the incredible compilation below, which includes appearances from Casey Veggies, C-San, Skeme, Paul Wall and more! Don't Sleep!

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Common & Maya Angelou Speak on N-Word Controversy [VIDEO]

When Common stopped by 106 & Park to promote The Dreamer/The Believer, which hit stores TODAY, he didn't shy away from any of the controversies surrounding tracks on the album. First, he and Maya Angelou both spoke their points of view on the recently reported feud that arose when Common used the word "nigga" on "The Dreamer," a Maya Angelou featured track.  Watch below to see if everything between them is all good, and keep listening to hear Common address the perceived Drake diss on "Sweet!"



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Previously: Common - Celebrate [Music Video]

Elzhi - Memory Lane [Music Video]

Elzhi's Nas Tribute album Elmatic is easily one of the best projects of the year.  If you're not sure, watch the music video to "Memory Lane" below, and get hip with a #LatePass download of Elmatic!



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Previously: Elzhi Performs In London [VIDEO]

Bobby V - Vitamin V [New Mixtape]

Bobby V is playing doctor and prescribing Vitamin V for the ladies on this new mixtape.  The ATL crooner hasn't let not being signed to a major label stop him from making music.  Check out the DJ Holiday hosted mixtape below, and let me know if you're feeling the medicine Bobby V has to offer!

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Previously: Bobby V - When I'm Up On It

Freddie Gibbs feat. Dom Kennedy & Polyester - Menace II Society [Music Video]

Freddie Gibbs smooths it out West Coast style with California cool kids Polyester & Dom Kennedy on the visuals to the A Cold Day In Hell track "Menace II Society."  Watch them breeze through the streets of L.A., and make sure you check out Gangsta Gibbs' latest project if you haven't already!



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Previously:

• Young Jeezy feat. Freddie Gibbs & Eminem - Talk To Me
• Smoke DZA feat. Dom Kennedy - Pow Wow [Music Video]

Cory Gunz - Drug Raps 2

Cory Gunz has had a pretty quiet 3rd & 4th quarter this year, but he's getting back into the swing of things with the sequel to his 2008 track "Drug Raps." Check it out below and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know what you think of "Drug Raps 2!"

Cory Gunz - Drug Raps 2 

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Previously: Cory Gunz feat. Meek Mill YMCMB MMG [Behind The Scenes Video]

Neako – ŁVŁerica ÄRMŸ [Music Video]

New Jersey spitter Neako has been storming the net with visuals and new music this year, so why stop now?  Check him out on the music video to "ŁVŁerica ÄRMŸ" where he rhymes over the beat to Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown's new hit aptly titled "Why Stop Now."



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Previously: Neako -  ← ↓→ ↑ (Left, Down, Right, Up)

Cam'ron & Vado - Hood Shhh

Killa Cam & Mr. Slime have officially dropped Boss of All Bosses 3 on iTunes, which The Diplomats on 20 new tracks with minimal features. Check out the standout track "Hood Shhh" below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know if you plan on copping BoAB3!

Cam'Ron & Vado - Hood Shhh

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Previously:

• Cam'Ron - Bang Bang [Music Video]
• Vado - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

New Music: Ne-Yo - Gemini

Not too sure where this track will end up, but check out this new one from Ne-Yo entitled "Gemini."  I'm not going to hate (or cry) about the fact that the song's not about a Cancer.

Ne-Yo - Gemini

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Previously: Ne-Yo feat. Trey Songz & T-Pain - The Way She Moves [Music Video]

Fabolous x Meek Mill - You Don't Know

The latest Tapemasters Inc x DJ Suss One mixtape I'm On One 4: Holiday Edition has some gems on it, including this Fabolous and Meek Mill collab over Travis Porter's latest single "You Don't Know."  Check it out below, and tell me which version you prefer by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Fabolous x Meek Mill - You Don't Know [Tags]

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Previously:

• Trey Songz ft. Fabolous - What I Be On [Music Video]
• Meek Mill - Faded Too Long
• Big Sean feat. 2 Chainz - Keep It G

Mary J. Blige - Mr. Wrong [Music Video]

Mary J. Blige keeps promoting her latest album My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act I) with the visuals to the he ain't s**t but I love him anthem "Mr. Wrong."  One question though. Does MJB age?



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Previously: Mary J. Blige Clears Up Beyonce Misquote & Speaks on Lil Kim - Nicki Minaj Beef [VIDEO]