Tez McClain - 2 Minutes Of Game [Prod. by Natural Disaster]

Tez McClain and Don Cannon's Wishful Thinking Vol. II: Respect My Grind mixtape drops tomorrow, and here's the last preview we'll get from the Atlanta emcee.  Check out the introspective track "2 Minutes of Game" below, and hit the jump for a behind the scenes look at the making of Wishful Thinking Vol. II!


Download: Tez McClain - 2 Minutes of Game

BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady [Music Video]

Update 2.23.12: The video's back! Props to Karen Civil for the re-up. Pineapple Now-Laters is out now!



After dropping two incredible tracks from his upcoming album Pineapple Now-Laters, BJ The Chicago Kid hit us with the first visual offering.  BJ doesn't appear in this video, which is more like a short film that conveys how strong love between two people can be.  Watch the Arev Manoukian directed visuals for "Lady Lady" below, and make sure you give iTunes a few love taps this Valentine's Day when Pineapple Now-Laters drops!

Update (1.23.12, 1:58 PM) : The video's been taken down for YouTube. I'll have the re-up as soon as I can. For now, check out the audio!

BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady 

Download: BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady



Props to Advent Outpost

Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar

Rockie Fresh - Driving 88 [New Mixtape]

Driving 88 is finally here! Rockie Fresh teased us with consistent leaks and a dope music video for "How We Do," and now the Chicago MC has the entire DJ Ill Will hosted tape available for our listening pleasures.  Don't sleep on Rockie!

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Previously: Rockie Fresh - How We Do ft. King Louie [Music Video]

Chip Tha Ripper - Tell Ya Friends [New Mixtape]

It's #MixtapeMonday and Chip Tha Ripper is first out of the gate with his newest mixtape Tell Ya Friends. From the looks of the tracklist and production credits, this looks like he's giving us an album for free 99.  Definitely check this new tape which features the likes of CyHi The Prynce, KiD CuDi, Wale, Ray Cash, Krayzie Bone and more!

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WZRD (Kid Cudi + Dot Da Genius) - WZRD [Album Artwork & Tracklist]

Originally scheduled for a January 30th release, Dot Da Genius announced via Twitter that he and Kid Cudi are waiting until February 28 to drop their WZRD album.  Guess you can't rush art.  Check out the full tracklist below, and let me know if you're looking forward to their joint album by hitting me up on Facebook and Twitter!

01. The Arrival
02. High Off Life
03. The Dream Time Machine
04. Love Hard
05. Live & Learn
06. Brake
07. Teleport 2 Me, Jamie feat. Desire
08. Where Did You Sleep Last Night
09. Efflictim
10. The Upper Room

Props to Rap Radar

Previously: Kid Cudi Debuts WZRD'S "Teleport 2 Me" In Australia [VIDEO]

A$AP Rocky - Wassup [Music Video] *NSFW*

A$AP Rocky finds himself dreaming about his favorite movies in this new music video to LiveLoveA$AP standout "Wassup."  Check out the Harlem pretty mothaf**ka in scenes inspired by Belly, Scarface, Enter The Dragon, The Warriors, and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.



Props to High Snobiety

Previously: The Check In With A$AP Rocky [VIDEO]

The Rosenthal Brothers Check-In With A$AP Rocky [VIDEO]

The Rosenthal Brothers have the best interviews.  This go round, they checked in with A$AP Rocky, A$AP Twelvy and A$AP Yams. Needless to say, hilarity ensues.



Props to illRoots

Previously: Schoolboy Q ft. A$AP Rocky - Hands On The Wheel [Music Video]

Joe Cool - Cooley Hi [New Mixtape]

Joe Cool is definitely new to me, but from what I've heard so far, 2012 should have a lot in store for the Chicago born, Louisiana bred rapper.  I'll let his new mixtape Cooley Hi speak for itself. I'm vibin' so far. Don't sleep!

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d(^_^)b

Props to 2dopeboyz

Red Cafe - Keep Ballin [Music Video] (Explicit)

Red Cafe brought out the #MoneyTeam for his latest music video to "Keep Ballin," his Hells Kitchen ode to Miami living.  You know the deal. Ciroc, women, yachts...



Props to XZ

Previously: Red Cafe - Hells Kitchen [New Mixtape]

Fred The Godson - Over My Dead Body ft. DJ Suss One [Music Video]

Fred The Godson jacked Drake's "Over My Dead Body" and rhymed over it effortlessly.  Check out the visuals to his freestyle, which features shots of DJ Suss One, and make sure you check out City Of God if you haven't already. Don't sleep!



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Fred The Godson - ThisIs50 Mega Cipher [VIDEO]

Cris Cab - Put In Work [Prod. by Wyclef Jean & Sedeck Jean]

Cris Cab's Echo Boom project is just over a week away, and we get another impressive offering from the Miami performer.  Check out the Wyclef Jean & Sedeck Jean produced "Put In Work" below, and imagine that you're swaying on the sands of some place's beach.

Cris Cab - Put In Work [Prod. by Wyclef Jean & Sedeck Jean]

Download: Cris Cab - Put In Work [Prod. by Wyclef Jean & Sedeck Jean]

Props to D Dot Omen

Previously: Cris Cab - One Thing [Prod. by Pharrell]

K'Naan - Nothing To Lose ft. Nas

On Tuesday, 1.24, K'Naan is releasing his new EP More Beautiful Than Silence on iTunes, but before he does, the Somali rapper dropped off "Nothing To Lose," his collaboration with Nas.  Check out the song below, and make sure you let me know what you think about the track by hitting me up on Facebook and Twitter!

K'Naan - Nothing To Lose ft. Nas
Download: K'Naan - Nothing To Lose ft. Nas

Props to XZ

Previously: Rick Ross ft. Nas - Triple Beam Dreams

Saigon - Hungry [Prod. by Sire]

Here's another reason to beg Saigon to drop his mixtape Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave.  We'll just have to wait until Tuesday 1.24., but for now check out "Hungry," that's a guaranteed d(^_^)b banger.

Saigon - Hungry [Prod. by Sire]

Download: Saigon - Hungry [Prod. by Sire]

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Saigon - Another Man Down ft. Lil Fame

Maino - That Could Be Us ft. Robbie Nova [Music Video]

Maino made a smart move by showing off his softer side because "That Could Be Us" has been getting more radio play it seems than any of his other singles.  Check out the music video for The Day After Tomorrow lead single as Maino woos his love interest with the help of R&B singer Robbie Nova.

Props to Miss Info

Previously: Maino - 2012 Predictions

Meek Mill - The Motto (Freestyle)

Meek Mill has officially added himself to the list of 9,074,309 rappers who've rhymed over "The Motto," but at least he might be at the top with this impressive off the dome freestyle.  Listen below, and be on the look out for another version of this remix with Mr. UHN!

Meek Mill - The Motto (Freestyle)

Download: Meek Mill - The Motto (Freestyle)

Props to YHTN

Previously: Meek Mill - The Wire 6 DVD Freetyle [VIDEO]

Gangrene (Alchemist x Oh No) - Drink It Up ft. Roc Marciano

On Tuesday, 1.24, accomplished producers Alchemist & Oh No will be expanding their catalogue once again with their Gangrene project Vodka & Ayahuasca.  Check out the Greneberg reunion "Drink It Up," below, and let me know it you're feeling the Roc Marciano featured track!

Gangrene (Alchemist x Oh No) - Drink It Up ft. Roc Marciano (Explicit)

Download: Gangrene (Alchemist x Oh No) - Drink It Up ft. Roc Marciano

Props to unkut

Previously:

• Scram Jones ft. Alchemist - Collision Course
• Black Star - You Already Knew [Prod. by Oh No]
• Roc Marciano - Emeralds

Young Jeezy - The Motto (Remix) ft. Freddie Gibbs

Even with a full album to promote, Young Jeezy still hasn't let up on his remix takeover.  On this go round, he links up with his CTE protege Freddie Gibbs who kills his verse (as usual). But for real. "The Motto" instrumental has done it's time. Please.

Young Jeezy - The Motto (Remix) ft. Freddie Gibbs (Explicit)

Download: Young Jeezy - The Motto (Remix) ft. Freddie Gibbs

Props to OS

Previously:

• Young Jeezy - Same Damn Time (Remix)
• Freddie Gibbs x Madlib - Thuggin [Music Video]

ScHoolboy Q - Hands On The Wheel ft. A$AP Rocky [Music Video]

Schoolboy Q and A$AP Rocky first blew everyone away when they collaborated on LiveLoveA$AP's "Brand New Guy." Their Harlem-Cali connection is apparent once again on Q's Habits & Contradictions standout "Hands On The Wheel."  Check out the music video to the "Pursuit Of Happiness" sampled smoker's anthem below, and go cop HnC if you haven't already! Worth every penny!



Props to The Overfeed

Previously:

• ScHoolboy Q ft. Curren$y & Dom Kennedy - Groovline Part 1 
• A$AP Rocky & Theophilus London - Big $pender [Studio Session]

STS - We Threw A Party [Music Video]

This is probably the only "Marvin's Room" cover I'll ever be able to stomach.  Thankfully STS completely flipped Drake's hot line "We Threw A Party" and made it a hot song. As a plus, this week's #GOLDRush visual features cameos from Big Daddy Kane, The Roots and more!



Props to Nah Right

Previously: STS - Cut Me Off [Music Video]

Ryshon Jones - Forgot About You [Prod. by Thelonius Martin]

Best Anti-SOPA slogan ever.  Here's a new one from Philly's hardest working freshman, Ryshon Jones.  Check out "Forgot About You," produced by Thelonius Martin below, and get ready for his next project Highaches EP to drop soon!

Ryshon Jones - Forgot About You [Prod. by Thelonius Martin]

Download: Ryshon Jones - Forgot About You [Prod. by Thelonius Martin]

Props to Daily Chiefers

Previously:

• Ryshon Jones - Vitamin Bree
• Hodgy Beats - BLKN [Prod. by Thelonius Martin]

Ne-Yo - Tell Me That You Love It

Here's another one from Ne-Yo. Not sure if this will be a part of his upcoming album, it's a throwaway, or if it's a demo, but enjoy nonetheless!

Ne-Yo - Tell Me That You Love It

Download: Ne-Yo - Tell Me That You Love It

Props to IFWT

Previously: Ne-Yo - The Best Part (Is You)

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Smokin' On ft. Juicy J [Music Video] (Explicit)

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa's Mac & Devin Go To High School track "Smokin' On" featuring Juicy J is clearly a fan favorite.  Watch below as the three smokers make the crowd go wild in this official music video and concert montage.  The album is in stores now!



Props to XZ

Previously:

Lola Monroe - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

Taylor Gang's first lady Lola Monroe is the next to try her hand at Rick Ross's "Stay Schemin" and I must say she bodied it.  Listen for yourself and you tell me if she's at the forefront of the huge wave of new female emcees (The more the merrier in my opinion)!

Lola Monroe - Stay Schemin (Freestyle) (Explicit)

Download: Lola Monroe - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

Props to HNHH

Ryan Leslie - 5 Minute Freshen Up [Studio Session]

Ryan Leslie's studio sessions always amaze me.  The guy is a genius.  He graduated from Harvard and from the looks of this video, he can play every instrument he can get his hands on.  Watch below as he creates "5 Minute Freshen Up" using only live instruments and invites a lucky Twitter follower and her friends in the studio with him!



Props to GWHH

Previously: Ryan Leslie - Good Girl [Music Video]

Fat Joe - So Fly [Music Video] (Explicit)

While the rest of us continue to weather the cold, Fat Joe drops another tropical music video to make us cry inside a little.  Check out the visuals to "So Fly," a showcase of The Darkside Vol. 2's smoother side. Looking good Crack!



Props to HHNM

Previously: Fat Joe - Another Round ft. Chris Brown [Music Video]

8Ball & MJG - We Buy Gold ft. Big K.R.I.T.

8Ball and MJG are southern legends, and when I heard that the Memphis icons were letting Big K.R.I.T. produce their entire upcoming album I hijacked my mom's fur coat and pimp walked across the hallway for a good minute to "Space Age Pimpin'."  Here's "We Buy Gold," the first offering from their meeting of the minds, which takes off right where "Money On The Floor" left off.

8Ball & MJG - We Buy Gold ft. Big K.R.I.T. (Explicit)

Download: 8Ball & MJG - We Buy Gold ft. Big K.R.I.T.

Props to The Fader

Previously: Big K.R.I.T. - Money On The Floor ft. 8Ball & MJG [Music Video]

Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe [Music Video] (Explicit)

Remember when Nicki Minaj dropped "Massive Attack" as her main single for her debut album and it failed miserably? This is pretty much what's happening with "Stupid Hoe," a song that I haven't been able to listen to in completion. I like you Nicki, but this is just not going to do it.  Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is scheduled to drop Feb. 14th but I highly doubt that date's gonna stick.



Props to Kev Knows

Previously: Nicki Minaj At New Year's Rockin Eve [VIDEO]

PenStation - Careful [Prod. by Riddles]

The countdown to Mike Tape Volume 2 continues as we get the final leak from PenStation's new project, dropping exclusively on Gangstas Use Emoticon. Check out the Riddles produced track "Careful," which samples the classic "Billie Jean" and elaborates on MJ's warning to "remember to always think twice."

PenStation - Careful [Prod. by Riddles]

Download: PenStation - Careful [Prod. by Riddles]

1.23.12!!

Previously: Dre Write (of Penstation) - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

KnoX - Breathe ft. Mr. Gene Poole & Mike The Martyr [Music Video]

For those who didn't know, Minnesota is home to some great talent in Hip Hop.  Included among the ranks of underground kings Atmosphere and Brother Ali is Ghost Life leader KnoX.  To provide an introduction before his debut album hits us this summer, he's releasing the mixtape Martyr Muzik on February 24th.  

Check out the video to Martyr Muzik standout "Breathe" below, which features Mike The Martyr and Mr. Gene Poole of the Rhymesayers Crew, and let me know what you think of KnoX by hitting me up on Facebook and Twitter!

J Ka$h - Migos Bang Too [Music Video]

J Ka$h is putting everyone on game about his Latino family in this new music video.  The 7 time Freestyle Friday champ let's us know that "Migos Bang Too" in the visuals to this Kid Blaze produced track.  What are "Migos?" I'll let J explain:

“Migos in The Modern Day (New Millenium) is defined in the streets as ya spanish friend... So migos in the sense of my spanish people!!"

Previously: J. Ka$h - Halloween ft. Yung Popp [Music Video]

Rockie Fresh - How We Do ft. King Louie [Music Video]

With Driving 88 just days away, Rockie Fresh dropped off the visuals to the Lpeezy produced and King Louie featured "How We Do." Check out the Chi Town MC below, and get ready because Driving 88 drops 1.23.12!



Previously: Rockie Fresh - Driving 88 ft. Casey Veggies

Props to The Fader

Dre Write - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

To warm you up for Mike Tape, Vol. 2, Dre Write, 1/2 of PenStation, took the Rich Forever standout "Stay Schemin" and made it his own.  Check out his freestyle below, which focuses on knowing who's really riding for you when you need it most.

Dre Write - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

Download: Dre Write - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)

Mike Tape 2 coming this Wednesday 1.23.12!

Previously: PenStation - Get Ready

Nipsey Hussle - Forever On Some Fly Sh*t [Music Video]

Nipsey Hussle proves that he's literally "Forever On Some Fly Shit" on his new music video from The Marathon Continues. Watch below as he takes off to Japan to show just how far music has taken him.



Props to YHTN

Previously: Nipsey Hussle - A Million [Music Video]

Don Trip - The Life (Remix) ft. Yo Gotti, Juicy J & Young Dolph

Don Trip took the underground by storm with his revealing and heartfelt track "Letter To My Son," but he's showing off a completely different side of him on the remix to "The Life," which features fellow Memphis stars Yo Gotti, Juicy J, and Young Dolph.

Don Trip - The Life (Remix) ft. Yo Gotti, Juicy J & Young Dolph

Download: Don Trip - The Life (Remix) ft. Yo Gotti, Juicy J & Young Dolph

Props to OS

Previously:

• Don Trip Freestyles For Russell Simmons [VIDEO]
• Yo Gotti ft. Rick Ross - Harder [Music Video]
• Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J & Berner - G.F.U. Gang

Crooked I - Game Time

After ALL the freestyles and free tracks Crooked I has passed out the past few months, it's only right that you put the quarters down for this new single that he released on iTunes yesterday.  Stream and purchase "Game Time" below, and let me know what you think about it on Facebook or Twitter!


Purchase: Crooked I - Game Time

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Crooked I - LA Leakers Freestyle

Santigold - Big Mouth [Music Video]

I've been playing Santigold's debut album nonstop since it dropped in 2008, but I'm ecstatic that she's getting ready to drop her sophomore LP Master Of My Make Believe this year. Check out the animated visuals to her first single "Big Mouth" below, and look forward to more coverage of the Roc-Nation managed artist on G.U.E!




Download: Santigold - Big Mouth

Props to Rap Radar

Ski Beatz feat. Curren$y & C Plus - Fly By [Music Video]

Ski Beatz takes you inside the studio for the visuals to the latest 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight single "Fly By" featuring Curren$y.  Ski usually shies away from appearances in his visuals and lets the guest rappers command them, but he makes an exception on this one!



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously:

• Ski Beatz ft. Freddie Gibbs - Illegal [Music Video] 
• ScHoolboy Q ft. Curren$y & Dom Kennedy - Groovline Pt. 1 

MeLo-X - Video Games (Lana Del Rey Cover/Remix) [VIDEO]

MeLo-X does it all. He is an emcee, DJ, photographer, and an genre-bending music producer.  To show off his talents in the production department, he created a live remix of Lana Del Rey's hit "Video Games." Watch and be amazed below, and hit the jump to download the MeLo-X remix!

Estelle - Thank You [Music Video]

Despite several push backs, Estelle's album All Of Me is set for a February 28th release this year, thanks in part to the success of her latest single, "Thank You."  Check out the visuals to the retroactively reflective song below, as she finds herself appreciative of the hurt her ex caused her.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Estelle Performs "Thank You" On Black Girls Rock [VIDEO]

Young Dro - We Outchea [New Mixtape]

If there's any rapper that can get you to Friday, it's Young Dro.  His word choice alone is enough to keep you attentive, but add bass-booming beats with a Southern signature and you've got a remedy to get you through this sluggish Thursday and Outchea to the weekend. Who else can sample Spongebob Squarepants and get away with it?

Check out the Grand Hustle rapper's new project We Outchea below, and let me know what you think about the mixtape by hitting me up on Facebook and Twitter!

Download: Young Dro - We Outchea [Mixtape]

Kendrick Lamar Explains Where It All Began [VIDEO]

AFH got a moment to sit down with Kendrick Lamar and discuss his influences in Hip Hop.  Watch the full interview below as the Black Hippy explains that he was moved by more than the expected influences of West Coast legends Tupac, Snoop, Dre, and Ice Cube.



Props to XZ

Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid ft. Kendrick Lamar - His Pain

Reek Da Villian - Can't Get Enough (Remix)

Here's a little warm up from Long Island representer Reek Da Villian.  Listen below as the Busta Rhymes protege adds a respectable sixteen to J. Cole's "Can't Get Enough" featuring Trey Songz.  Let me know what you think abou the track by hitting me up on Facebook and Twitter!

Reek Da Villian - Can't Get Enough (Remix)

Download: Reek Da Villian - Can't Get Enough (Remix)

Props to YHTN

Previously: J-Doe ft. Reek Da Villian, Busta Rhymes, Spliff Starr & N.O.R.E. - Passenger

Rain - It's Mine [Music Video]

Rain's been heavy on the supply lately with freestyles, but he's finally giving us a peek into his highly anticipated project Magic Hour 3 with the video to "It's Mine." Watch below and let the Fayetnam emcee take you into his world.



Props to XZ

Previously: Rain - No Church In The Wild (Freestyle)

Gangstas Use Emoticons Joins SOPA & PIPA Protest, Blacking Out 1.18.12

Tomorrow, January 18, 2012, Gangstas Use Emoticons will be blacked out in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), which threatens the very survival of blogs just like mine as well as Internet giants such as Google, YouTube, Wikipedia, Reddit, and Twitter. To join the protest or to learn more about the injustices of these acts, visit and SOPA Strike and let your voice be heard!

Teairra Mari - U Did That (Remix) ft. 2 Chainz

I couldn't close out the site for a whole day without leaving a 2 Chainz verse to entertain you in our absence! I liked the Teairra Mari single "U Did That" before this remix, but now the songs definitely more likely to make waves on the radio with a verse from the featured man of the year.

Teairra Mari - U Did That (Remix) ft. 2 Chainz

Download: Teairra Mari - U Did That (Remix) ft. 2 Chainz

Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Teairra Mari - U Did That
• Young Jeezy ft. 2 Chainz - SupaFreak [Music Video]

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - Rap & Bi**hes

Here's the second leak from Statik Selekt and Termanology's upcoming project 2012.  They switch it up a bit and sample Drake's "Rap & bitches" line from "Underground Kings" to show off the fact that 1982 can do mainstream just as well as the underground.

1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) - Rap & Bi**hes

Download: 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) - Rap & Bi**hes

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: 1982 - Shining

B.J. The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar [Prod. by Sounwave]

You know how I know that this is going to be a beautiful week? BJ The Chicago Kid has a new song. To make it even better, he linked up with Kendrick Lamar, who have done work on each other's projects for the past few years now.

Pineapple Now-Laters drops Valentine's Day and I can't wait to get cozy with it.  Check out the emotional song "His Pain" below, and let me know if you're just as excited for BJ's new project!

BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar

Download: BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar

This is why I love music so much.

Props to AO!

Previously:

• BJ The Chicago Kid - Dream II
• Infamous Haze ft. Kendrick Lamar, Nu Jerzey Devil & Tools - I'm Ghost

Young Jeezy - Same Damn Time (Remix)

It's about that time for a BOW. BOW. BOW. BOW. moment. It's the evening and you're probably getting a little sleepy although you probably have a lot to do, so WAKE THE HELL UP to this Young Jeezy remix of Future's "Same Damn Time."

Young Jeezy - Same Damn Time (Remix)

Download: Young Jeezy - Same Damn Time (Remix)

Props to USDA

Previously: Young Jeezy - SupaFreak ft. 2 Chainz [Music Video]