FUPM (Bobby Creekwater + Stat Quo) - Alright Alright [Music Video]

Bobby Creekwater & Stat Quo are screaming FUPM on their new music video to the Kevin Hart sampled "Alright Alright." Watch the visuals below that show that TDE golden boy Kendrick Lamar is down with the Atlanta emcees!



Previously: FUPM ft. Sonnymoon - Blast Off

Strong Arm Steady x Statik Selektah - Smoke On ft. Dom Kennedy & Baby D

Thanks to Strong Arm Steady's upcoming album StereoType with Statik Selektah, the East and the West are colliding in a major way.  Check out "Smoke On," the latest single from the California group, which features smooth talker Dom Kennedy and Baby D.

Strong Arm Steady - Smoke On ft. Dom Kennedy & Baby D [Prod. by Statik Selektah]

Download: Strong Arm Steady & Statik Selektah - Smoke On ft. Dom Kennedy & Baby D

Props to XZ

Previously:

• 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) - Rap Bitches
• Schoolboy ft. Dom Kennedy & Curren$y - Groovline Part 1

Tyga - Rack City (Remix) feat. Wale & Fabolous [Behind The Scenes]

Out of the 234, 083 verse recorded over Tyga's "Rack City," only Wale and Fabolous made the cut for the official remix.  They just shot the video for the remix and let some behind the scenes photos loose to give us a preview.  For now, check out the remix, and hit the jump for the pics!

Update (1.24.11): Check out Mun2's behind the scenes video of the photo shoot!




Download: Tyga - Rack City (Remix) feat. Wale & Fabolous

Stalley - City Of 30,000 Wolves feat. DJ Khaled

Over the course of the next few weeks, Stalley is building a bridge to his next album Savage Journey To The American Dream by releasing some bonus material he's grouping under Songs By Me, Stalley.  Check out the MMG emcee's DJ Toomp produced single "City Of 30,000 Wolves" below, which features DJ Khaled.  If this song is any indication of the album, Stalley's got himself a problem on his hands!


Stalley - City Of 30,000 Wolves feat. DJ Khaled

Download: Stalley - City Of 30,000 Wolves feat. DJ Khaled

Props to okayplayer

Previously:

• Stalley - The Night ft. Rashad [Music Video]
• Ace Hood ft. DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, Wale & Rick Ross - Body 2 Body (Remix)

Masspike Miles - Say Hello To Forever [New Mixtape]

Masspike Miles is here to claim his spot as a true R&B contender with his new mixtape Say Hello To Forever.  The Maybach Music singer has built up quite the buzz thanks to his The Road Less Traveled EP, sexy music videos, and now he's cashing in on his investments to make Say Hello To Forever his most successful project to date.

Check out the mixtape below, which features Raekwon, Fred The Godson, Torch, Wiz Khalifa, and more!

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What do you think of Masspike Miles' new mixtape? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Previously: Masspike Miles - Infatuated [Music Video]

Sha Stimuli - The Calling [Music Video]

Brooklyn bred emcee Sha Stimuli does Hip Hop for one reason and one reason only.  It's his calling. While everyone can call themselves rappers, Sha is a true emcee who spits effortlessly about things that you can't help but vibe to.

During 2011's A3C Festival, Sha recorded the Focus and DJ Presyce produced track "The Calling" in the festival's Unique Squared mobile studio and at Atlanta's Salem Psalms Library. I'm not liable if you break your neck listening to this one!



Download: Sha Stimuli - The Calling

Props to OS

Brief - Miss Popular [Prod. by Lando Beats]

Illinois emcee Brief plans to make an impact in Hip Hop because he raps about real issues while others focus on materialistic things that they probably don't even own.  His storytelling skills are put to good use on his new track "Miss Popular," a smooth Lando Beats production that sets the tone for Brief's confession of infidelity.

Brief - Miss Popular [Prod. by Lando Beats]

Download: Brief - Miss Popular [Prod. by Lando Beats]

"Miss Popular" is the first leak from Brief's upcoming EP, whose production will be manned primarily Lando Beats and Trak Masta Tom. Hit me up on the comments, Facebook and Twitter to let me know if you want to hear more from the midwest representer!

Props to Tags GF

Fatal Lucciauno - Big Bro [Prod. by Kuddie Fresh]

On February 21st, Seattle based emcee Fatal Lucciauno is releasing is sophomore album Respect.  Check out Fatal's latest single "Big Bro," who describes the song better than I could:

“The song is about the love of the down ass sistas from my hood, and those across the country that believe in what I believe," explains Fatal. "It's a true revolution through disciple love – it sounds weird, but for those that know, they know." 

Fatal Lucciano - Big Bro [Prod. by Kuddie Fresh]

Download: Fatal Lucciano - Big Bro [Prod. by Kuddie Fresh]

As a prelude to Respect, he's dropping a freEP produced entirely by Jake One in a few weeks. I'll be on the lookout!

Props to Audible Treats

Nicole Wray - I Like It ft. 2 Chainz [Music Video]

Nicole Wray??????? Y'all really don't understand.  I was a huge fan of Nicole Wray when she dropped "Make It Hot" when I was 8. I sang that song like she was speaking my life, and I was always disappointed that she kind of faded away after her debut album and the Rocafella split.

With a feature from Mr. Tity 2 Necklaces himself, her new song "I Like" is bound to get some attention.  But this video? It's like one of those stores in the mall that let you make a cheesy music video to generic backgrounds.  Once Nicole gets a decent visual team together, I think things will look up for her comeback.

Reactions? Hit up the comments!

Props to Real Talk NY

Saigon - Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave [New Mixtape]

As a prelude to his sophomore album, Saigon is back with nineteen tracks of heat to reclaim his spot as one of the most skillful emcees in Hip Hop, period.  Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave contains the hard hitting singles "I Am 4 Real," "Hungry," and "Another Man Down." The features are scarce yet pretty impressive with Saigon's former rival Joe Budden making an appearance as well as production from Just Blaze, Scram Jones, Green Lantern and more.  Check the tape out below, and let me know what you think by hitting me up in the comments below!

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Previously: Saigon - Hungry [Prod. by Sire]

Elle Varner - Conversational Lush [New Mixtape]

After only a few singles and a number of impressive performances, Elle Varner has already made her mark as one of R&B's most creative and talented new artists.  Before her debut album Perfectly Imperfect hits stores, she's giving us a proper introduction with her brand new mixtape, Conversational Lush.  With thirteen tracks, the songstress is practically giving us an entire album as a gift.  

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Previously: Elle Varner - Soundproof Room

Neako - Disco [Music Video]

According to Funkmaster Flex, Neako is one of 20 to watch out for in 2012, and I completely agree.  Check out the visuals to his IFWT freestyle "Disco" below, and let me know if you think the New Jersey spitter is one of this year's top contenders!



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Neako - Inevitable

Casey Veggies - Fuckin' Awesome [Prod. by Dynamic Duo]

Casey Veggies has already captured the underground and the attention of heavyhitters like Jay-Z.  Now he's looking for some mainstream appeal with the infectious Dynamic Duo produced single "Fuckin' Awesome." Check out the new track below, and hit me up with your reactions to the song in the comments below!

Casey Veggies - Fuckin' Awesome [Prod. by Dynamic Duo]

Download: Casey Veggies - Fuckin' Awesome [Prod. by Dynamic Duo]

Props to Prefix Mag

Previously: Rockie Fresh ft. Casey Veggies - Drivin' 88

PenStation - Mike Tape, Volume II [New Mixtape]

Artwork by Domyno FX Graphics

This mixtape has been in the works for months and after all of the leaks and freestyles, Mike Tape Vol. II is finally here! I've seen first hand how much time and effort Dre Write and Riddles have put into this project, and I'm proud to premiere PenStation's Mike Tape, Volume II on Gangstas Use Emoticons.

This mixtape features 20 tracks all sampling the sequin-gloved superstar Michael Jackson so that it captures the essence of the King of Pop while showcasing the originality of Riddles production and their combined lyricism.  Don't sleep on these New Jersey brothers!

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Previously: PenStation - Careful [Prod. by Riddles]

Bishop Lamont - 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle

This morning on Sway's Shade 45 morning show, Cali emcee Bishop Lamont faced DJ Wonder's 5 Fingers Of Death freestyle challenge that Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T. and Childish Gambino survived with ease.  How does Bishop Lamont measure up? Let me know!

Bishop Lamont - 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle

Download: Bishop Lamont - 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle

Props to YHTN

Previously: Big K.R.I.T. - 5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle

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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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)