Questlove - Black Fist Friday Guest Mix On Hot 97

Pete Rock was up last week, and yesterday it was Questlove's time to rock "Black Fist Fridays," Mister Cee's guest mix series on Hot 97 in honor of Black History Month.  Listen below as the legendary musician plays classic Hip Hop including the music of J. Dilla, Ghostface Killah, Mos Def, ATCQ and more.  He also chops it up with Mister Cee about his relationship with Jay-Z so this is definitely something you don't want to skip through!



Props to Miss Info

Previously: Flo Rida Performs "Good Feeling" With The Roots [VIDEO]

Melanie Fiona - The MF Life [Official Artwork & Tracklisting]

From the looks of the tracklist for Melanie Fiona's new album The MF Life, the LP is going to be verrrrry nice.  With features from J. Cole, Nas, John Legend, B.o.B, and T-Pain, I'm definitely going to be buying it when it comes out

01. This Time ft. J. Cole
02. 4 AM
03. Break Down These Walls
04. I Been That Girl
05. Wrong Side of a Love Song
06. Running ft. Nas
07. Change The Record ft. B.o.B
08. Gone and Never Coming Back
09.Bones
10. Watch me Work
11. Can't Say
12. L.O.V.E. ft. John Legend
Bonus: 6 AM ft. T-Pain

Out of all of the album's noteworthy features, it's hard for me to decide which track I want to hear the most.  The bonus track "6 AM" featuring T-Pain seems the most interesting just because it's some type of mashup between Melanie's hit "4 AM" and T-Pain's "5 O'Clock." Which tracks are you excited about? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Props to UHTN

Previously: Cris Cab ft. Melanie Fiona & Shaggy - Turn You On

Raheem DeVaughn - Be The One ft. Snoop Dogg

If there is anyone I'd want to drop an R&B mixtape this week, it would be Raheem DeVaughn.  Thankfully my wish is coming true as his new project Destination Loveland is set to drop appropriately on Valentine's Day.  Check out the soulful Snoop Dogg-featured track "Be The One" below, and hit the jump to watch Raheem's recent interview with ThisIs50!

Raheem DeVaughn - Be The One ft. Snoop Dogg

Download: Raheem DeVaughn - Be The One ft. Snoop Dogg

Ski Beatz - Living It Up ft. Sir Michael Rocks & Trademark Da Skydiver

This track already appeared on Sir Michael Rocks's The Rocks Report, but Ski Beatz toned down the production and felt it was perfect for his upcoming album 24 Hour Karate School Presents...Twilight.   Check out "Living It Up" below, which also features Trademark Da Skydiver, and make sure you go get the album as a Valentine's gift to yourself on Tuesday!

Ski Beatz - Living It Up ft. Sir Michael Rocks & Trademark Da Skydiver

Download: Ski Beatz - Living It Up ft. Sir Michael Rocks & Trademark Da Skydiver

Props to FSD

Previously:

• Ski Beatz ft. Curren$y & C-Plus - Fly By [Music Video]
• Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine + Out The Jam ft. Chuck Inglish
• Curren$y ft. Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy - Excellent

MeLo-X x Erykah Badu - New Amerykah 2 Remix EP

Erykah Badu's latest album New Amerykah 2 is an extremely underrated project that I think is way ahead of its time. Thankfully, MeLo-X appreciates the album, and he's remixed four of the most popular tracks from New Amerykah 2 and given the songs new life by adding his special touch.




I've listened to this three times through already. I needs more!

Props to SoulCulture

Previously:

• Smoke DZA - Marley's Garden [Prod. by MeLo-X]
• Mark Ronson ft. Erykah Badu, Yasiin Bey - A La Modeliste [Music Video]

Big Sean - Two Can Win (J. Dilla Tribute)

"In honor of J Dilla being one of the most influential producers of all time, I decided to lay a verse to one of my favorite tracks off of J Dilla’s Donuts. Being from Detroit I feel I have a responsibility to honor his legacy n continue it in my own way. His soul will live forever… RIP J Dilla" – Big Sean

Big Sean - Two Can Win (J. Dilla Tribute)

Download: Big Sean - Two Can Win (J. Dilla Tribute)
Big Sean - Two Can Win Lyrics

Props to Pat Is Dope

Previously: Big Sean, Pusha T & Mannie Fresh Working On G.O.O.D Music Album

Childish Gambino - Heartbeat [Music Video]

I thought Childish Gambino was waiting until Valentine's Day to release the full video for "Heartbeat," but after premiering a mysterious trailer yesterday he just let the whole cat out of the bag early. I don't want to ruin the video with a synopsis, so I'll just show you my reaction while watching. O_O

The unedited version is coming soon!



Camp is in stores now, and it's an AMAZING album, so make sure you go get it if you haven't yet!

Props to GWHH

Previously: Childish Gambino - I'm A Boss Freestyle [VIDEO]

Young Jeezy - I Do (Remix) ft. Drake, Jay-Z & Andre 3000

Young Jeezy has done his fair share of hopping on other rappers' tracks the past few months, and now Drake has returned the favor by adding a verse to Jeezy's all-star hit "I Do." Everything else is the same. No complaints about that!

Young Jeezy - I Do (Remix) ft. Drake, Jay-Z & Andre 3000 (Clean)

Download: Young Jeezy - I Do (Remix) ft. Drake, Jay-Z & Andre 3000 (Dirty)
Download: Young Jeezy - I Do (Remix) ft. Drake, Jay-Z & Andre 3000 (Clean)

Young Jeezy - I Do ft. Drake, Jay-Z & Andre 3000 (Remix) Lyrics

Props to the homie D.SCOTT & IFWT

Previously:

• Young Jeezy - OJ ft. Fabolous & Jadakiss [Music Video]
• Drake Performs At The NHL All Star Game [VIDEO]
• Jay-Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris [Music Video]
• Ke$ha ft. Andre 3000, Wiz Khalifa, T.I. & Lil Wayne [Music Video]

Riddles (Of PenStation) - Get This Money (J. Dilla Tribute)

Today marks the sixth anniversary of the legendary producer J. Dilla's passing, and Hip Hop lovers everywhere are paying tribute to him in their own way.  Riddles, 1/2 of Penstation, chose to pay homage to Dilla by remixing his verse on Slum Village's "Get Dis Money." Check it out below, and get ready for Riddles upcoming mixtape where he pays tribute to some of music's fallen stars.

Riddles (Of PenStation) - Get This Money (J. Dilla Tribute) [Prod. by Riddles]

Download: Riddles (Of PenStation) - Get This Money (J. Dilla Tribute)

Slum Village - Get Dis Money Lyrics

Previously: PenStation - Trouble On My Mind (Freestyle)

Ryshon Jones - HappilyUnhappy [New Mixtape]

Still waiting on Ryshon Jones to reveal his twin who's been dropping mixtapes under his name as well...

While I wait for the dramatic twist, check out Ryshon's new mixtape HappilyUnhappy, which I'm sure is filled of plenty twists of its own! My bet is that his next tape drops tomorrow. Keep workin, Ryshon! The world's taking notice!



Props to HNHH

Previously: Ryshon Jones - Late Night With My Best Friend (Part 2) [Music Video]

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 16: Meet Glass!

A LOT has changed since I dropped Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 15 in January.  The site has grown tremendously and the most noticeable changes are the brand new logo, layout and mascot.  You've probably already noticed him/her already, but consider GUE Radio, Vol. 16 an introduction to Glass, The Gangsta Emoticon.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 16 features much of the new music posted on the site within the past month, and like I always say, this one is my best mix yet.  With a diverse selection of artists ranging from Big K.R.I.T. to Azealia Banks and Meek Mill to M.I.A., I think you'll really enjoy this one.

Stream or download the mix below, and hit the jump for a detailed tracklisting! Hit up the comments with your thoughts and requests for the next mix!

Download: Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 16 (Hulkshare)

Tyga - King & Queens ft. Wale & Nas [Snippet]

The most anticipated track on Tyga's upcoming YMCMB debut Careless World: Rise Of The Last King is easily his collaboration with Wale and Nas.  Listen below for an eensy weensy snippet of "King & Queens," and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track so far!

Tyga - King & Queens ft. Wale & Nas [Snippet]


2.21 is officially the release date for Careless World. Preorder on Amazon today!

Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Trae Tha Truth ft. Tyga, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar + More - I'm On 2.0 
• Wale - Purple Swag (Freestyle)
• Nas Performs "Nasty" Live With The Roots [VIDEO]

PUSH! - Dope Or Die [Music Video]

PUSH! Montana goes in on the Intro to When PUSH! Comes To Shove 2 and I'm glad to see that the emcee cranked out visuals for the standout. Watch the music video to the Gangsta Grillz track below, and make sure you're not sleeping on this mixtape!



Props to TTM

Previously: PUSH! & Maino - Last Of The Mohicans [Music Video]

Chase N. Ca$he - The Heir Up There [New Mixtape]

Chase N. Ca$he has already proven to be one the new generation's top producers, but now he's staking his claims as one of the top new rappers in the game as well. Check out the Surf Club member's highly anticipated new mixtape The Heir Up There hosted by DJ Drama below! 

Download: Chase N. Ca$he - The Heir Up There [New Mixtape]

Props to Live Mixtapes

Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - IFWT Freestyle

B.o.B Announces New Single And "Strange Clouds" Pushback

B.o.B took to Twitter last night to give his fans an update on his sophomore LP Strange Clouds.  First came the bad news. The album has been pushed back again from March 13 to May 1st.  However, the next single "So Good" should be dropping this Tuesday AND "Strange Clouds" has officially gone platinum. Guess you'll just have to keep E.P.I.C. in rotation for the time being!

Props to HNHH

Previously: Trae Tha Truth ft. B.o.B, Big K.R.I.T, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar + More - I'm On 2.0

Young Buck - Lean Wit It (Remix)

Wow, here's a name I haven't heard in a minute. For something good at least.

Young Buck is proving that he's still got the same skills that he did in his G-Unit days as he adds a verse to Meek Mill's "Lean Wit It." Are you happy that Buck's back? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Young Buck - Lean Wit It (Remix)

Download: Young Buck - Lean Wit It (Remix)

Props to XZ

Estelle Performs "Thank You" Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO]

Estelle's going to be hitting the promo tour hard as she prepares to release her sophomore LP All Of Me on February 28th.  Watch below as she performs her hit single "Thank You" live on Jay Leno, and make sure you preorder Estelle's new album if you're feeling her!



Props to HHNM

Previously: Estelle - All Of Me [Official Artwork & Tracklisting]

Lo Keys - Relaxin [Music Video]

Lo Keys is "Relaxin" in his new music video from his latest mixtape The Green Hornet. Check it out below as he takes the day off to spend with a beautiful woman, and make sure you check out the NC emcee's mixtape if you haven't already!



Previously: Young Gliss ft. Lo Keys, Prodigy, Killer Mike, Jon Connor & Just Shawn - No One Can Stop Us Now

Donnis - Bout That Life ft. Juicy J

Donnis gave us a preview of his new track with Juicy J last week and now we have the full version to rock to through the weekend.  If you "Bout That Life," hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Donnis - Bout That Life ft. Juicy J

Download: Donnis - Bout That Life ft. Juicy J

Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• Donnis - Snack Pack, Vol. 2
• E-40 ft. Juicy J & 2 Chainz - They Point

Rick Ross - Rich Forever Interview With Shaheem Reid Pt. 1 [VIDEO]

Rick Ross has made a number of business moves over the past few years that have helped him turn Maybach Music Group into arguably the strongest team in Hip Hop right now.  XXL Editor-in-large Shaheem Reid spent a lot of time with Ross during the Rich Forever recording process, and he had the chance to sit down with him and discuss his growth.  Watch Part 1 of their in-depth interview below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on MMG!



Props to Rap Radar

Previously: Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross - Errrday

Teyana Taylor - Bad Boy ft. Honey Cocaine

Teyana Taylor's back with another track that may appear on her debut album, and this one is produced by the "Rack City" beatmaker DJ Mustard. To add to the Tyga connection to the song, his artist Honey Cocaine spits alongside Teyana on "Bad Boy." Take that, take that.

Teyana Taylor - Bad Boy ft. Honey Cocaine

Download: Teyana Taylor - Bad Boy ft. Honey Cocaine

Props to illRoots

Previously: Teyana Taylor - Make Your Move [Behind The Scenes Video]

Raphael Saadiq ft. Common & Ledisi - They Don't Know You

In 2004, Raphael Saadiq was working on an album titled Pookie Blue Room, which featured the soul great singing to Spacek productions.  Unfortunately, the album was shelved and the ten songs that were recorded never saw the light of day--until now.  Check out the Common and Ledisi featured track "They Don't Know You" below, which was released by the executive producer of the project.



Props to Soul Culture

Previously:

• Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle
• Ledisi - So Into You [Music Video]

Cam'ron - So Bad ft. Yummy Bingham

Whenever I see Yummy Bingham's name on a track I get excited because I love her voice, but Cam'ron? I can't stand you for this.

Cam'ron - So Bad ft. Yummy Bingham

Download: Cam'ron - So Bad ft. Yummy Bingham
Cam'ron - So Bad Lyrics

Props to Soul Culture

Previously:

• Cam'ron & Mac Miller - Dig That
• TiRon & Ayomari - All My Love ft. Yummy Bingham [Music Video]

Cassie - King Of Hearts

After nearly 6 years, Bad Boy singer Cassie is finally ready to make her return to music with her upcoming second album, Electro Love . Check out her uptempo new single "King Of Hearts" below, which is sure to be a hit in dance clubs, and hit the jump to see the song's video trailer and to watch her reaction when she first heard the pop song on the radio!

Cassie - King Of Hearts

Download: Cassie - King Of Hearts

Big K.R.I.T.'s 4evaNaDay Mixtape Pushed Back

Keep on bumping "Boobie Miles" for now, and let's hope the time goes by fast!

Props to HypeTrak

Previously: Trae Tha Truth ft. Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole, Jadakiss, Kendrick Lamar + more - I'm On 2.0

Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross - Errrday

The Syndicate and DJ Spinatik has an exclusive on their hands for the upcoming mixtape, Stash House 12.  Check out Meek Mill and Rick Ross rhyming over a Cardiak production on "Errrday." Tags are everywhere so I'll have the CDQ to replace this version as soon as I can. Props to GWHH for the CDQ!

Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross - Errrday [Prod. by Cardiak] (CDQ, No Tags)

Download: Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross - Errrday

Props to UHTN

Previously:

• Torch ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Stalley & Young Breed - Slowdown
• Rick Ross May Sign Emilio Rojas & Dom Kennedy to MMG [VIDEO]

L.E.$. ft. Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy & Slim Thug - Doing My Thang

Houston rapper L.E.$. linked up with Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy and Slim Thug for the West Coast influenced track "Doing My Thang." The second you hit play, you'll know exactly what to do when this song comes on...

L.E.$. ft. Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy & Slim Thug - Doing My Thang

Download: L.E.$. ft. Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy & Slim Thug - Doing My Thang

Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• L.E.$. - Regulate [Music Video]
• Mac Miller & Cam'ron - Dig That
• Strong Arm Steady x Statik Selektah ft. Dom Kennedy & Baby D - Smoke On
• Slim Thug, Paul Wall & More - Shit Rappers Say [VIDEO]

Monica & Brandy - It All Belongs To Me [Behind The Scenes]

Awwww. They're Besties now!

Monica and Brandy's new song "It All Belongs To Me" is the final product of probably the most demanded collaboration in R&B this decade. Watch below to see why they finally decided to get back in the studio together and hit up the comments with your thoughts of "It All Belongs To Me!"



Props to Free's World

Previously: Monica & Brandy - It All Belongs To Me

Jon Connor - You Don't Know

Here's "You Don't Know" the second leak from Jon Connor's upcoming mixtape The Blue Album, where he raps over classic Jay-Z beats from his Blueprint trilogy.  Check out the Flintstone rhyming over one of my favorites below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Jon Connor - You Don't Know

Download: Jon Connor - You Don't Know

The Blue Album drops on Valentine's Day!

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Jon Connor - Best In The World

Terrace Martin - Let Me Taste You

Terrace Martin is getting right to it on this new song from his upcoming Valentine's Day project 4 Luv Suite.  On "Let Me Taste You," he lets his fingers do the talking while he sings the straightforward hook. How can a woman resist with playing like this?

Terrace Martin - Let Me Taste You

Download: Terrace Martin - Let Me Taste You


Props to Nah Right

Previously: Terrace Martin - Thoughts From Detention ft. Yung Shep [Music Video]

Domo Genesis ft. Wiz Khalifa - Ground Up [Prod. by Cardo]

Odd Future meets Taylor Gang meets a cloud of smoke on this new collab between Domo Genesis and Wiz Khalifa.  Listen to the Cardo-produced end result of their studio session below, and hit the comments with your thoughts!

Domo Genesis ft. Wiz Khalifa - Ground Up [Prod. by Cardo]

Download: Domo Genesis ft. Wiz Khalifa - Ground Up [Prod. by Cardo]

Domo Genesis ft. Wiz Khalifa - Ground Up Lyrics

Props to Cardo

Previously:

• Domo Genesis - Stray Bullets
• Wiz Khalifa - Taylor Gang Hoe
• Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine [Prod. by Cardo]

Chiddy Bang - By Your Side [Music Video]

Chiddy Bang's upcoming album Breakfast is set to drop on Feb. 21st, but Chiddy and Xaphoon still made time to film the video to "By Your Side," a track that won't appear on the project.  Watch below as Xaphoon takes on double duty as the track's producer and video director, and go pre-order Breakfast now!



Chiddy Bang - By Your Side Lyrics

Props to KarmaLoop TV

Previously: Chiddy Bang - Ray Charles [Music Video]

A$AP Mob - Stay Schemin' Freestyle [VIDEO]

The A$AP Mob got together for another group freestyle when they stopped through Simms City TV. Surprisingly it was A$AP Ferg instead of Rocky that stood out with the best off-the-dome freestyle. Glad to see they're still having fun with it.



Props to AO!

Previously: David Banner ft. A$AP Rocky & Chris Brown - Yao Ming (Remix)

Kirko Bangz - I'm On (Freestyle)

Kirko Bangz continues to prove that he's more than his autotuned radio singles by showing off his lyrical abilities over Trae Tha Truth's "I'm On." Hell, might as well add this verse to the 3928409 other verses on the remix.

Kirko Bangz - I'm On (Freestyle)

Download: Kirko Bangz - I'm On (Freestyle)

The Progression 2 is out now.

Props to XZ

Previously: Kirko Bangz - Touch The Sky [Music Video] + The Progression 2 [New Mixtape]

Yelawolf - Marijuana [Music Video]

Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik was one of my top 10 favorite mixtapes of 2010 and I'm glad to see he hasn't forgot about the project's standout tracks even though his Shady 2.0 debut album Radioactive is doing its thing. Watch the visuals to "Marijuana" below as Yela and co-director Figz let us know what an episode of Weedz would be like if he were Nancy Botwin and L.A. were Huntsville, Alabama!



Yelawolf - Marijuana Lyrics

Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Yelawolf - Rack City (Freestyle)

Phonte - The Good Fight [Music Video]

Phonte cares about our health. Thank you, Phonte.

He also cares about real people and real issues, which he depicts in the video to "The Good Fight." If you don't have Charity Starts At Home, PLEASE do yourself a favor and go get it.



Phonte - The Good Fight Lyrics

Props to TWV

Previously: Phonte, 9th Wonder & J. Cole Talk North Carolina Hip Hop [VIDEO]

Erick Sermon Performs "Music" & "Gold Digger" On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Erick Sermon has some classics as a member of EPMD and Def Squad, and also as a solo artist. He brought a pair of them to Sway In The Morning's Shade 45 radio show today and explained how both of the songs came about.  Watch below as he performs the Marvin Gaye-sampled "Music," and hit the jump to hear a live performance of EPMD's "Golddigger!"

Redman ft. Ready Roc - Sourdeezal

I love Redman. About 3 years ago I interviewed him and Method Man for Wash U's TV show B-Side, and I was SUPER nervous. Thankfully, Red and Meth were cool as hell and made the experience unforgettable.

Listen below as Redman and fellow Gilla House emcee Ready Roc give the most original and entertaining freestyle over Jay-Z & Kanye West's "No Church In the Wild" that I've heard so far on the aptly titled track, "Sourdeezal."

Redman ft. Ready Roc - Sourdeezal

Download: Redman ft. Ready Roc - Sourdeezal

Props to The Source

Pill - The Epidemic [New Mixtape]

After all of the drama surrounding Pill (his frustrations with Warner and hazy connection with MMG), it's finally time for the ATLien's music speak for itself.  Check out The Epidemic, Pill's latest project, which impressively only boasts one feature.

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

How is it? Hit up the comments and let me know your opinion!

Previously: Pill - Yeen Gon Believe

Cassidy - Doing It Big (R.I.P. Big Pun)

Cassidy is throwing out bar after bar on "Doing It Big," which features a sample of the late, great Big Pun.  Apply Pressure 3 is coming soon!

Cassidy - Doing It Big

Download: Cassidy - Doing It Big

Props to VHH

Previously: Cassidy - Watcha Gonna Do

CyHi The Prynce Relives Kanye's "All Of The Lights" Studio Session [VIDEO]

As part of 3 Little Digs' Studio Life series, CyHi The Prynce relived watching Kanye West record "all Of The Lights." Prepare to be entertained as CyHi lights up like a kid in a candy store and proceeds to act out as a then-pregnant Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, and an orchestra.



Give us more music CyHi!!!!!!

Props to HHDX

Previously: Chip Tha Ripper ft. CyHi The Prynce & Malik Yusef - We Ain't Playin

2 Chainz Explains Business Moves With The Fader & Eats Healthy With ATL Bite Life [VIDEO]

2 Chainz has been heavy on the promo trail lately, and he recently sat down with The Fader to discuss how he started rapping and to explain why he chose to sign with a major label.  Watch below as he also  talks basketball, and hit the jump to see his interview with ATL Bite Life!

Fred The Godson - Blue Sky Freestyle [Music Video]

Lyrically, there's not too many rappers touching Fred The Godson.  If you don't believe me, just listen to his "Blue Sky" freestyle.  Hit up the comments once you're done!



Props to UHTN

Previously: Fred The Godson & Olivia - Freshy

Labrinth ft. Busta Rhymes - Earthquake (Remix)

STS flipped it yesterday, and now Busta Rhymes is taking on Labrinth's "Earthquake" by adding his trademark flow to the British singer-producer's hit single.  Definitely loving this one.  Hit up the comments with your thoughts!

Labrinth ft. Busta Rhymes - Earthquake (Remix)

Download: Labrinth ft. Busta Rhymes - Earthquake (Remix)

Props to JumpOff TV

Previously: Busta Rhymes ft. Chris Brown - Why Stop Now [Music Video]

Los Signs To Bad Boy Records [VIDEO]

FINALLY someone took notice of Los's skills and gave that man a record deal!

During the "Shot Caller" video shoot, Sway stopped through and got the exclusive announcement from Diddy that the Baltimore emcee has joined the ranks of the Bad Boy revolution, which boasts a roster including Red Cafe, French Montana, Machine Gun Kelly, and Cassie.  Let's see how things shape up!

UPDATE: Feb. 8, 2:24 PM

Diddy and Los officially announce the Bad Boy deal in true Diddy fashion. Watch below as his advance money sits on a pool table surrounded by Ciroc.