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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Joe Budden - Lower feat. Young Chris + Budden Cancels Feature Presentation Mixtape [VIDEO]

Joe Budden hasn't made a real club track since his "Pump It Up" days, but it seems that the Mood Muzik veteran is getting back to rap's funner side again on this new track with Young Chris. Check out "Lower" below, and make sure you let me know if you like the song by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Joe Budden - Lower feat. Young Chris (CDQ, No Tags) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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As a bonus, check out Joe Budden's latest interview with All Hip Hop where he announces that his new mixtape Feature Presentation will probably be scrapped. Hit the jump for the news!

The Kid Daytona - New Yorker's Ambition feat. Aloe Blacc [Music Video]

Although Interlude II is The Kid Daytona's latest project, the Bronx emcee has so much quality music that he's still working on visuals from his penultimate mixtape The Interlude. Check out the music video to the Aloe Blacc-featured "New Yorker's Ambition" below, and hit the jump for a a #LatePass download of The Interlude!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Phil Adé - #PhilAdeFriday2 [New Mixtape]

A friend of mine told me that it's never too late to discover good music. Now I know exactly what he means because I had a complete mental lapse and missed Phil Adé's December 30th release of #PhilAdeFriday2.

Phil Adé has proven to be one of the premier and hardest working new artists out, and this new mixtape is a compilation of many of his previous #PhilAdeFriday drops, along with some unreleased material. Don't do like me and sleep on this!

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The-Dream - ROC + Tim Westwood Interview [VIDEO]

The-Dream has been tweet-teasing us (or at least me) all day about his new lead single "ROC" and here we have it! "ROC" is the official first single from the Radio Killa's fourth Def Jam album The Love, IV (Diary of A Mad Man). It's definitely the textbook "Falsetto" side of The-Dream we've grown to know and sometimes love, and I'm positive that it'll get stuck in my head. #Sertafied for sure.

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What do you think about "ROC?" Hit me up on Facebook or Twitter and let me know!

As a bonus, hit the jump to see his very interesting, and at times awkward, interview with London's Tim Westwood!

Pill - It's All On Me

Pill finally puts the theme he's been twitter ranting about on wax for his latest The Epidemic leak, "It's All On Me." This is what he needs to be doing. Put out the music and let the demand speak for itself.

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Previously: Pill Explains Issue With Record Label & MMG [VIDEO]

Yo Gotti - Go Girl feat. Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean & Big K.R.I.T.

Wow, what a lineup on this one. Yo Gotti pulled out the big guns on his newest single "Go Girl" by getting Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean and Big K.R.I.T. on an original track together. He might as well since his debut album has been over two years in the making. Live From The Kitchen drops January 10th!

Yo Gotti - Go Girl feat. Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean & Big K.R.I.T. [Mobile Friendly]

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The-Dream - Fast Car (Exeter 88MPH Remix)

Word in the tweets is that The-Dream will be dropping a new song today called "ROC." Until that track surfaces, groove to this remix of the Radio Killa's single "Fast Car." The remix, made by 22 year-old Toronto native Exeter, definitely proves how R&B can be transformed across genres.

The-Dream - Fast Car (Exeter 88MPH Remix) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Previously: The-Dream Talks That Talk About Rihanna's New Album [VIDEO]

Travis Porter - You Don't Know (Remix) feat. 2 Chainz & Young Jeezy [Music Video]

Uh oh. I'm about to start coonin...

Watch below as Travis Porter, 2 Chainz, and Young Jeezy take you through their city for the visuals to the remixed version of "You Don't Know." The track's been redone by Fabolous & Meek Mill and it's already making huge waves on radio. Debut album coming soon!

Y'all may laugh now, but I'm just warning you that 2 Chainz is planning to take over the globe. I can't look anywhere without seeing a video or a track that he's on.

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2 Chainz - Spend It Remix (feat. T.I.) [Music Video]

I never thought that 2 Chainz's "Spend It (Remix)" with T.I. was going to have a video, since he went all out for the original. Thankfully, the single's just that hot and the King and Tity Boi have linked up once again. SIMILAC!!!!

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Tank - Next Breath

While I'm still on my R&B kick, check out "Next Breath," the lead single from Tank's upcoming album Savior. With Kevin McCall penning the track and Tank adding his touch with the vocals, this ballad is sure to do well on radio. Listen and download the track below, and hit me up with your thoughts on the song!

Tank - Next Breath

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Previously: Tank - Diary of A Mad Man [New Mixtape]

R. Kelly - Nothing On + I Quit You

Not too sure how old these recently leaked tracks are but who cares? It's new R. Kelly! Check out the blatant ignance of "Nothing On" and the Chocolate Factory-esque "I Quit You" below!

R. Kelly - Nothing On

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R. Kelly - I Quit You

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Previously: R. Kelly - Shut Up

Ryshon Jones - Highaches

If there's one thing I've learned about Ryshon Jones, it's that he doesn't believe in breaks. Check out this new track, "Highaches," as Jones takes us through the "life of an underdog."

Ryshon Jones - HighAches [Prod. by Lee Bannon] (Mobile Friendly Stream/Download)

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Previously: Ryshon Jones - Brightest Nights, Darkest Days [Free Album]

Nyemiah Supreme - None Of Ya Business

Nyemiah Supreme first caught my attention when she killed her ThisIs50 freestyle, and now here's another set of bars from the female emcee. Listen below as she rhymes over Jay-Z's classic, "Who Ya Wit" and lets people know that the decisions she makes are "None Of Ya Business."

Nyemiah Supreme - None Of Ya Business [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Previously: Nyemiah Supreme, Fred The Godson, Jon Connor & Nitty Scott - ThisIs50 Mega Cipher

Trae Tha Truth - All That I Know feat. Mysitkal, Tech N9ne & Brian Angel [Music Video]

Trae Tha Truth's new single "All That I Know" with Mystikal, Tech N9ne, and Brian Angel of Day 26 has been making its rounds since it dropped in November, but now we get to see them rock it out thanks to director PhillyFlyBoy.

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2 Chainz Explains Name Change + "Riot" Performance [VIDEO]

I can't even count the amount of times I've had to explain that 2 Chainz is the same rapper as Tity Boi who had the hit song "Duffle Bag Boy." Thankfully, the man himself set the record straight when he stopped by DJ Kay Slay's Shade 45 radio show. Watch the full interview below, and hit the jump to catch a clip of his Nashville, TN performance!

Bahahaha: Grandmother & Grandson Swag "Rack City" All The Way Out [VIDEO]

See this is when you know you've made it. I'm giving Tyga a golf clap for making a rap song that has reached the old, white female demographic. Check out grannie as she and her grandson whip up some nice omelets to "Rack City."

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Rocky Fontaine - NYND (New Year New Dope) [New Mixtape]

Philly emcee Rocky Fontaine has been slept on for a minute, but he's ensuring that his presence will be felt this year with his new mixtape New Year New Dope. Check out the project below, which includes Rocky spitting alongside Kash, Jason Weaver, Brandon Hess, and more!

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SonReal - She Gone [Music Video]

I guess SonReal made a critical error and trusted a big butt and a smile. Watch this new video to "She Gone,"the Vancouver emcee's heartbreak anthem, and hit the jump for a #LatePass download of his Where's Waldo mixtape!

Black Star Performs With The Roots Live On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

If I ever had a dream concert come to life, it would be to see ~~Mos Def~~ Yasiin Bey, Talib Kweli, and The Roots live (followed by a matrimony ceremony between me and Yasiin). Fortunately viewers got a glimpse of the legendary musicians rocking to some Black Star's new and old stuff as they performed their latest single "You Already Knew" and their 1999 collab "Little Brother" with The Roots. Real music y'all!

Black Star - You Already Knew

Black Star - Little Brother

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Maffew Ragazino - Blaxploitation [Music Video]

Brooklyn emcee Maffew Ragazino is definitely next up in 2012. After hearing him on Action Bronson & Statik Selektah's Well-Done EP, I made sure I kept my eye on the moves he was making in music. Check out the music video to his Rhyme Pays intro track "Blaxploitation" below, and hit the jump for a #LatePass download of Rhyme Pays!

That just made me want to put in Black Dynamite and Pootie Tang. Later y'all!

Download: Maffew Ragazino - Rhyme Pays [Free Album]

Props to Boo Boo TV

Previously: Action Bronson & Statik Selektah feat. Maffew Ragazino + more - Terror Death Camp [Music Video]

L.E.$. - Havin' Thangs [Music Video]

L.E.$. makes a my favorite track on Settle 4 LE$, Volume 2 into a music motion picture with the help of director David Stunts. If you're in need of some motivation, just check out this video to "Havin' Thangs" below, and you'll be inspired by hard L.E.$. rides for self when at times no one else does.

Props to Settle4LE$

Previously: L.E.$. - Settle 4 LE$, Volume 2 [New Mixtape]

Problem - Last Love [Music Video]

Problem definitely has a hit on his hands with "Last Love", and the music video is only helping push the single Watch the visuals below as Problem and his beautiful love interest go through the ups and downs (mostly ups) of their relationship.

Expect more from Problem this year!

Props to AO!

Previously: Problem - Real Talk [Music Video]

Skeme - Mo Flow (prod. by Roosevelt) + Lord Knows Freestyle

Skeme, one of Inglewood's finest, has a double dose of heat that forces us to recognize that he's already hit turbo on his 2012 grind. Check out "Mo Flow," an original track produced by Roosevelt, and his "Lord Knows" freestyle below. Now this is some real sh*t.

Skeme - Mo Flow (Prod. by Roosevelt) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Skeme - Lord Knows (IFWT Freestyle)

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Skeme turned 22 yesterday, so make sure you give him a Happy Birthday shout!

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Skeme - Goin' feat. Twelve

PUSH! Montana - Last Of The Mohicans! feat. Maino (Clean + Dirty)

PUSH! Montana's latest mixtape When PUSH! Comes To Shove 2 had some real jewels on it. Check out "Last of The Mohicans," the latest single to emerge from the tape, below and hit the jump to check out his limited edition watches!

PUSH! Montana - Last Of The Mohicans! feat. Maino (No Tags) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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The A$AP Mob Announces North American Tour [Tour Dates]

Before A$AP Rocky and his team heads out for the main leg of Drake's Club Paradise Tour, Harlem's hottest are headlining their own North American tour. Check out the list of dates below, to find out if Purple Swag is coming through your area!

01/26 Buffalo, NY - The Town Ballroom
01/27 Toronto, Ontario - The Opera House
01/28 Ottawa, Ontario - The Ritual Nightclub
01/29 Montreal, Quebec - Corona Theatre
01/30 Cambridge, MA - The Middle East
02/01 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
02/07 Baltimore, MD - The Sound Stage
02/08 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of the Living Arts
02/09 Richmond, VA - The National
02/10 Greensboro, NC - Greene Street Music Hall
02/11 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade Upstairs

More dates will be added, so for any updates or changes to the tour schedule, check out the A$AP Mob's official site.

Previously: A$AP Rocky - Pretty Flacko

Jon Connor - 5 Lessons (Freestyle)

Just like Troy Ave, Jon Connor was among Funkmaster Flex's top 20 to look out for in 2012. Of course he had to rip a freestyle too. Listen below to hear him slaughter "Ruff Ryders Anthem," Snoop's "Snoop Doggy Dogg," Nelly's "Country Grammar," and a few other tracks as he spits about what makes Jon Connor a true emcee.

Jon Connor - 5 Lessons (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Hunger. Heart. Swag. Originality. Lyricism.

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Jon Connor - Season 2 [New Mixtape]

Troy Ave - Keep It Thoro + Ain't No Half Steppin' (Freestyles)

Troy Ave was crowned one of Funkmaster Flex's 20 to look out for in 2012, and he premiered two impressive freestyles for In Flex We Trust. Check out the Brooklyn spitter as he rhymes over some Hip Hop classics!

Troy Ave - Keep It Thoro (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Downoad]

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Troy Ave- Ain't No Half Steppin' (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Any lines stick with you? Hit me up and let me know!

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Troy Ave - Spend It (Freestyle)

Rapsody - ABC [Music Video]

Rapsody is straight spittin' on For Everything. If you didn't know, check out the visuals to the cleverly crafted "ABC." Mannnnnn, my state's got some talent!

I keep watching this expecting for DJ Kay Slay to pop out screaming the alphabet... "D!!"

Props to HHDX

Previously: Rapsody - A Crush Groove [Music Video]

Diddy Addresses The "Dark Cloud" Hanging Over Bad Boy & Talks Rick Ross - Biggie Comparisons [VIDEO]

Take that. Take that.

Diddy's probably one of the most successful executives that music has ever seen. With success comes reputation, however, and Diddy is finally addressing the so-called Bad Boy curse. Listen below as he talks with DJ Whoo Kid on his radio show and addresses the "dark cloud" that seems to hang over his label.

“You know over the last couple of years there's been a strong propaganda movement, umm, that has been brewing, like, in the negative sense, against Bad Boy. Against what it is to sign to the Bad Boy label. Is it a detriment to your career?”

Props to Complex

Previously: Pusha T - Changing Of The Guards feat. Diddy

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Pill Explains Issue With Record Label & MMG [VIDEO]

Last week, Pill's twitter rant about not being seen as a top priority on his label received A LOT of attention and I'm sure ruffled a lot of feathers within Maybach Music Group. In a recent Skype interview with MTV, Pill says that he was never signed to MMG. Watch below to see how he feels about MMG rising stars Wale and Meek Mill, and to also hear his beef with Rick Ross.

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Uh Oh! Looks Like Pill Is Unhappy With Maybach Music Group

Masspike Miles - Love Come Down

MMG crooner Masspike Miles comes through with the second #SERTAfied cut of the day with "Love Come Down," the first single from his upcoming project Say Hello To Forever. He definitely has a hit on his hands with this one. We'll see how it plays out! Say Hello To Forever hits iTunes January 10!

Masspike Miles - Love Come Down [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to YHTN

Previously: Masspike Miles - Devoted feat. Bun B [Music Video]

Who Dat? Who Dat? NCCU Cyphers

For me, the best thing about Hip Hop is discovering raw, new talent before they've reached their full potential. Luckily, my home state of NC has plenty right down the highway. Roll with me to North Carolina Central University in Durham and see the talent that this school has to offer.

Watch below to see what Izzo TV, The Bad Guy, Quent, Jizzle P, E.R.A. & Nige Hood bring to the table when rhyming off the top to an instrumental of an AJ Padgett track sampling Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's classic "They Reminisce Over You!"

Hit the jump to see the original NCCU Cypher starring Nige Hood, Izzo TV & Quent!

Phil Adé Freestyles Live on WKYS FM [VIDEO]

Phil Adé stopped through WKYS FM in D.C. and gave his hometown radio station an exclusive freestyle over multiple tracks including French Montana's "Shot Caller," CJ Hilton's "Cold Summer," and Red Cafe's "Fly Together."

What lines stuck out to you?

Props to AO!

Previously: SmCity feat. Phil Adé & Oddisee - Mr. IDGAF

Styles P - Float Good

Styles P continues his freestyle domination from Christmas and drops some heat over Frank Ocean's "Swim Good." Word around the tweets is that the Master of Ceremonies is dropping a mixtape pretty soon.

Styles P - Float Good [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to YHTN

Previously: Styles P - Holiday + Giftwrapped

fun. - We Are Young feat. Janelle Monae [Music Video]

I live for anything Janelle Monae related. Check out the new music video for the indie pop trio fun.'s latest single with Cindi Mayweather below and hit the jump to download "We Are Young." fun.'s sophomore LP Some Nights is due out in February 21.

Emanny - Don't Say Sh*t

Emanny is getting back on his solo grind with his new seductive track "Don't Say Sh*t," which is a must have on your #SERTAfied playlists. Songs About HER. the mixtape is coming soon!

Emanny - Don't Say Sh*t. [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to hustleGRL

Previously: Summer Leather Vest (Emanny x Joe Budden) - What Yo Name Is?

Sean Paul - How Deep Is Your Love feat. Ester Dean

Wow. Sean Paul definitely changed his look. Thankfully, he hasn't switched up his sound much on his new track with Roc Nation managed songwriter Ester Dean. Check out the third single from his upcoming album Tomahawk Technique, "How Deep Is Your Love" below, and make sure you support Sean Paul when the album drops January 27.

Sean Paul - How Deep Is Your Love feat. Ester Dean (Tags) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Previously: Sean Paul Talks New Album [VIDEO]

YONAS - New Year, Same Me

To celebrate the new year, YONAS is reassuring his fans on "New Year, Same Me" that he's not changing who he is one bit. If he keeps dropping music like this, 2012 will definitely be a breakthrough year for the Bronx emcee.

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: YONAS - It's Time Now

Idle Warship - Laser Beams [Music Video]

Talib Kweli and Res have some words of wisdom to spread in their new music video to Habits of the Heart single "Laser Beams." Peep the visuals below! If you haven't checked out Idle Warship's latest album Habits of the Heart, it's never too late!

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Drake Performs "Look What You've Done" Live In Las Vegas [VIDEO]

Just a day after taking over Times Square for New Year's Eve, Drizzy traveled to Sin City to perform for a huge crowd at Vegas' Hard Rock cafe. Watch him perform the Chase N. Ca$he-produced Take Care standout "Look What You've Done," and let me know what you think of the performance!

Am I the only one who thinks his singing sounds terrible? I'm done giving rappers vocal passes.

Props to XXL

Previously: Drake, Cee Lo, The Roots, and Jessie J Bring In 2012 Live With Carson Daly

Brother Ali - Writer's Block [Prod. by Jake One]

Brother Ali must have known that I needed this song today. Writer's block is serious right now in these streets! Check out the visuals to the Minneapolis emcee's Jake One-produced gem, "Writer's Block," below, and make sure you're on the lookout for his upcoming project Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color which is due out very soon!

Track download after the jump!

Sincere x Sir Michael Rocks - Imma Cool Kid + Priceless

Two of Chi Town's finest emcees, Sincere & Sir Michael Rocks, are planning to drop a joint mixtape soon called King & Bishop. Check out their latest leak, "Imma Cool Kid," and hit the jump to listen to "Priceless," which they dropped last week!

Sincere x Sir Michael Rocks - Imma Cool Kid [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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DJ Ted Smooth x Joell Ortiz - I Tote Guns

Before you jump up and down, this isn't Detox. It's ReTox, DJ Ted Smooth's upcoming mixtape featuring Vado, The Kid Daytona, Scram Jones, Fred Da Godson, Ryan Leslie, and more over classic hip hop tracks. Check out Slaughterhouse emcee Joell Ortiz rhyming over a Biggie sample.

It may not be Detox, but it's still pretty damn dope.

Joell Ortiz - I Tote Guns (Clean) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to D.SCOTT

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Curren$y - Plot Music

If you ever forgot where Curren$y is from, this new track over B.G.'s "Cash Money Is An Army" beat is a blatant reminder that Spitta is NOLA all day every day. Not sure if a mixtape or album is coming soon, but if the past is any indication, expect about 32 Curren$y projects this year. No complaints here!

Curren$y - Plot Music [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to okayplayer

Previously: Jet Life (Curren$y, TradeMark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy) - Excellent

XV - #EndOfTheWorld [Prod. by The Awesome Sound]

XV links up with The Awesome Sound once again for his first release of the new year. Check out #EndOfTheWorld below, which serves as Vizzy's commentary of social networking. Hopefully we'll see XV on the cover of XXL's 2012 Freshman edition!

XV - #EndOfTheWorld [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to D.SCOTT

Previously: XV - The Kick [Music Video]

Elite - Dreamer

According to this bonus track from his free album Awaken, Elite's got a pretty hopeful outlook on the year. Check out his self-produced track below, and make sure you're not sleeping on Awaken!

Elite - Dreamer [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to DJ Booth

Previously: Elite - Awaken [New Mixtape]

Mario - The Motto (Remix)

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!! STOP IT ALREADY!!

Phew. Okay. Now that I got that scream out, listening to another "The Motto" freestyle is semi-bearable. Just in case you gangstas haven't grown tired of them, check out Mario as he takes his turn at Drake's hit. No singing on this one... :-/

Mario - The Motto (Remix) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Mario's Truth Be Told mixtape is coming soon.

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Mario - Attention

Schoolboy Q feat. Kendrick Lamar - Blessed

YESSSSS. Black Hippy and TDE brothers Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar link up again for the latest Habits n Contradictions leak, "Blessed." Check out the revealing track below, which I'm probably going to have on repeat for the next hour.

Schoolboy Q - Blessed feat. Kendrick Lamar [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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After a few distribution issues, HnC is set to drop on January 14th. YESSSSSS.

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