D.O.P.E. ft. T.I. - Block Blazer [Prod. by The Neptunes] + D.O.P.E. [New Mixtape]

Grand Hustle's got a brand new squad of artists ready to dominate, and ATLiens D.O.P.E. are ready to do their part on their brand new self-titled mixtape. Before you check out the mixtape after the jump, listen to Spodee, Rich Kid Shawty and Yung Booke's Neptunes produced track, "Block Blazer" for a feel of what they've got to offer!


Download: D.O.P.E. ft. T.I. - Block Blazer [Prod. by The Neptunes]

Robert Glasper Experiment Performs "Always Shine" With Lupe Fiasco & Bilal Live On Letterman [VIDEO]

Black Radio is in stores now! Incredible album!



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K'Naan ft. Nelly Furtado - Is Anybody Out There [Music Video]

More Beautiful Than Silence is in stores now!



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Previously: K'Naan - Nothing To Lose ft. Nas [Music Video]

Beyoncé - Love On Top (Tedsmooth Remix) [Music Video]

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ScHoolboy Q Ft. Kendrick Lamar - Blessed (Obey City Edit)

Download: ScHoolboy Q Ft. Kendrick Lamar - Blessed (Obey City Edit)

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Rugz D. Bewler - Minute To The Top Freestyle [VIDEO]

As part of Boss Lady & Convention Mag's Minute To The Top freestyle series, Harlem spitter Rugz D. Bewler rhymed as his elevator travels to the top of its building. By Any Means Necessary is out now!



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Rugz D. Bewler - Cuz I'm  Black [Music Video]

Mac Miller - Loud [Prod. by Big Jerm & Sayaz]

Mac Miller gave us a first listen of his Macadelic lead single, "Loud," when he debuted it live on tour, and he's hitting the Rozay "Woop!" and the Wiz laugh on the bass thumping track.

Mac Miller - Loud [Prod. by Big Jerm & Sayaz]

Download: Mac Miller - Loud [Prod. by Big Jerm & Sayaz]
Mac Miller - Loud Lyrics

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Previously: Mac Miller Performs New Song "Loud" Live [VIDEO]

Bun B - Stop Playin ft. Royce Da 5′9″ & Redman

Bun B promised that when he reached 400,000 followers he would let loose of some new heat, and he held up his end of the bargain and dropped off "Stop Playin." The Trill Recognize Trill single features Royce Da 5'9'' and Redman along with the turntable talents of Statik Selektah.

Bun B - Stop Playin ft. Royce Da 5′9″ & Redman (Prod. by Mr. Inkredible, Scratches by Statik Selektah)

Download: Bun B - Stop Playin ft. Royce Da 5′9″ & Redman

Props to Miss Info

Previously:

• Bun B & A$AP Rocky Perform Live In Houston [VIDEO]
• Slaughterhouse - Hammerdance
• Redman - Just Don't Give A F**k

Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill - Bag Of Money ft. T-Pain

An unfinished version of this track surfaced two months ago, but DJ Scream premiered the official version of Rick Ross, Wale and Meek Mill's Self Made, Vol. 2 lead single, "Bag Of Money." Check out the T-Pain featured track below, and hit the comments with your thoughts!

Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill - Bag Of Money ft. T-Pain

Download:Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill - Bag Of Money ft. T-Pain

Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill - Bag Of Money ft. T-Pain Lyrics

Props to Miss Info

Previously:

• Rick Ross - Spend It (Freestyle) [Music Video]
• Don Trip ft. Wale & Starlito - Ima Mess
• Tyga ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Fabolous, Young Jeezy & T.I. - Rack City (Remix) [Music Video]
• Bei Maejor - Trouble (Remix) feat. T-Pain, Wale, Trey Songz & J. Cole

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

Sonnymoon's "Blast Off" has crept up to one of the most played tracks on my iTunes and I'm surprised that FUPM's Bobby Creek and Stat Quo have been the only ones to rhyme over it. Check out the Daniel Czernilofsky visuals below!



Previously: FUPM (Bobby Creekwater x Stat Quo) - Dope Out My Window

Chip Tha Ripper - Hy As F*ck

Chip Tha Ripper had a public Twitter beef with XXL after being snubbed from this year's Freshman Class, and he's throwing more shots on his new single "Hy As Fuck." You can argue if he deserved a spot, but there's one thing that's undeniable. The man is working.

Chip Tha Ripper - Hy As F*ck [Prod. by Big Duke]

Download: Chip Tha Ripper - Hy As F*ck

Props to UHTN

Previously: Chip Tha Ripper - Jam ft. Casey Veggies

Mystikal ft. Mannie Fresh - Move Something

Although Mystikal is officially down with YMCMB, he continues to put out music with Birdman's estranged ex-partner Mannie Fresh. Not sure if this will make the album, but it's definitely a nice addition.

Mystikal ft. Mannie Fresh - Move Something

Download: Mystikal ft. Mannie Fresh - Move Something

Props to XZ

Previously:

• Mystikal Reveals Features On Upcoming Album [VIDEO]
• Mannie Fresh, Pusha T,  & Big Sean Working On G.O.O.D. Music Album [Pics]

The Making Of Santigold's "Master Of My Make Believe" Cover [VIDEO]

Santigold's sophomore album Master Of My Make-Believe is set for a May 1st release, and the album cover itself is already shi**in on some of the music that's out now. To see how the album artwork came together, check out the behind the scenes footage of the photo shoot, which includes the Philly singer posing as both the two female guards and the "man" on his throne.



Wow. I didn't know Santigold was so... normal in real life.

Props to OS

Previously: Santigold - Disparate Youth [Music Video]

Quent & J. Spells - Conscious Thoughts, Vol. 1 [New Mixtape]

Since today officially kicks off J. Cole's Dreamville Weekend in Fayetteville, I figured it's the perfect to bring some more North Carolina shine to G.U.E.!

It's been a while since an R&B singer and an emcee have come together for a full project but duo Quent and J. Spells do it with ease. Although both have the ability to make music to rock to at a party, they decided to go a different route on their new project Conscious Thoughts. Flowing over Outkast classics "Spottieottiedopaliscious" and "Black Ice" on the first two tracks, they provide the perfect introduction.  Enjoy the mixtape below, and hit the jump to check out their video to "Sky High," which was directed by my friend Keith Eason!

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Download: Quent & J. Spells - Conscious Thoughts [New Mixtape]

Talent Couture - All Alone ft. Lo Keys

Talent Couture linked with G.U.E. favorite Lo Keys on his Stereo Symphony produced "All Alone." Both Talent Couture's A New Light and Lo Keys American Greed are dropping soon!

Talent Couture - All Alone ft. Lo Keys [Prod. by Stereo Symphony]

Download: Talent Couture - All Alone ft. Lo Keys

Previously: Lo Keys - Dreams Are Gold

Neako - LVLFLXXXN [Music Video]

Neako's new video for LVLZEBRA track "LVLFLXXXN" picks up right where the visuals to "The Lufthansa Heist" ended. Watch below as the New Jersey spitter smooths it out with a beautiful lady, and make sure you get hip to LVLZEBRA if you haven't already!



Props to HNHH

Previously: Neako - Tr33 [FreEP]

Jhené Aiko Performs Tupac's "Keep Ya Head Up" Live In LA [VIDEO]

If you haven't learned this by now, Jhené Aiko's favorite person in the world (other than her daughter) is Tupac.  At a recent show she paid tribute to the fallen legend by performing "Keep Ya Head Up" with her live band. Watch the performance below, and hit the jump to hear her perform the Sailing Soul(s) favorites "My Mine," Stranger," and "Do Better Blues!"

Ab-Soul - Showin' Love

It's Ab-Soul's turn now! The Black Lip Bastard is the most underrated member of the TDE crew, and he's proving just how dope he really is on his new single "Showin' Love." Let's hope we get that album soon.

Ab-Soul - Showin' Love [Prod. by Willie B]

Download: Ab-Soul - Showin' Love

Previously: ScHoolboy Q ft. Ab-Soul - Druggys WitH Hoes Again [Music Video]

Robin Thicke ft. Lil Wayne - Pretty Little Heart [Music Video]

Robin Thicke's music video to the sexy Love After War standout "Pretty Lil' Heart" premiered last night on 106 & Park, and he wasn't exaggerating one bit when he said it was modeled after a classic Hollywood film. Watch below as Lil Wayne starts things off, and see what type of night Robin Thicke had!



Props to The Overfeed

Previously:

• Robin Thicke - Pretty Lil' Heart [Behind The Scenes]
• Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne - Roman Reloaded

Stalley - Blue Sky Freestyle [Music Video]

Stalley finally announced last night that his album Savage Journey To The American Dream will be released on March 30th. To keep the momentum going, he put out the visuals to his Songs By Me, Stalley "Blue Sky" freestyle.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Stalley - Volley Express ft. Scar

J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

J. Cole may have lived in New York to get his big break, but he has always put Fayetteville on his back no matter where he is. To celebrate J. Cole's success, the city has declared March 1st J. Cole Day, and this entire weekend Dreamville Weekend. And what's Dreamville Weekend without a theme song? Check out the Elite-produced "Visionz Of Home" below! NC STAND UP!

J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

Download: J. Cole - Visionz Of Home

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Melanie Fiona ft. J. Cole - This Time

Lauryn Hill Debuts New Song In DC [VIDEO]

It seems that our prayers for new music from Lauryn Hill has finally been answered! At a show in Washington D.C.'s Time Warner Arena, she debuted her brand new track "Fearless Vampire Killer" for a packed audience. Hopefully, the full audio of the track should surface soon!



Props to LA Leakers & The Fab Empire

Previously: Lauryn Hill Speaks on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [Album Artwork]

Well, there you have it. Here's the cover to Nicki Minaj's sophomore LP, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.  From the looks of it, I'm expecting more of a pop album, but with Nicki you just never know.

As a bonus, hit the jump to see what Nicki Minaj has to say about her controversial performance at this year's Grammy Awards!

Rick Ross - Spend It (Freestyle) [Music Video]

Rick Ross had been in the news a lot for the past 48 hours, primarily because there was a dead body found outside of his Miami mansion.  Now that Rozay has been eliminated from the suspect list, it's a perfect time for him to flaunt his new music video to his "Spend It" freestyle. The MMG viral assault continues below with a little teaser of "Party Heart" featuring Stalley as well!



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Jennifer Hudson ft. Rick Ross & Ne-Yo - Think Like A Man [Music Video]

A$AP Mob - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

A$AP Rocky and the rest of the A$AP mob terrorize yet another radio station with their impromptu freetstyles. Watch below as they bring Harlem to Philly's Come Up Show with Cosmic Kev with 11+ minutes of straight spittin!



Props to XXL

Previously: A$AP Rocky & Bun B Perform Live In Houston [VIDEO]

Sha Stimuli - Chills [Free Album Stream]

Sha Stimuli completes the second of twelve installments from his Rent Tape series with his brand new album, The Chills. The project is extremely personal to Sha who says, "The Chills confronts the fear that I always had of getting older and not being financially set." The veteran emcee's new project provides a great balance in Hip Hop as it counters "luxury rap" that becomes less relatable with each song.

To put the cherry on top, Nubbz, one of G.U.E.'s favorite producers, is credited with the final track! Stream The Chills below, and purchase the album to support Sha and Nubbz!




Previously: Sha Stimuli - Angels & Demons

Santigold - Disparate Youth [Music Video]

Santigold's sophomore album Master Of My Make Believe is set to drop May 1st!



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Previously: Santigold - Big Mouth [Music Video]

Le$ - Menace [New Mixtape]

L.E.$.'s last tape Settle 4 LE$ Volume 2 is still getting heavy rotation on my iTunes, but I'm not mad at all that he's been working nonstop. Check out his spankin' new project Menace, which features 25 tracks of top notch music, including "Doin My Thang" featuring Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy and Slim Thug.

Download: LE$ - Menace [New Mixtape]

Previously: L.E.$. - Gold Chain [Prod. by Cardo]

Consequence - They My Juniors ft. Busta Rhymes

Consequence grabs some all stars on the lead single to his upcoming Curb Certified 2 tape, "They My Juniors." He recruited Pete Rock and The Audible Doctor to scratch the Fyre Dept. production and  Busta Rhymes to assist on the track as well.  Hot.

Consequence - They My Juniors ft. Busta Rhymes

Download: Consequence - They My Juniors ft. Busta Rhymes

Props to OS

Previously:

• Consequence - Step Up [Music Video]
• Estelle ft. Busta Rhymes - Thank You (Remix)

Ryshon Jones - White Lines [Prod. by Sango]

Ryshon Jones keeps the tracks coming with "White Lines," a Sango produced cut that is part of GianniLee's Trill Wave Deux Mini Mix, which you can catch after the jump!

Ryshon Jones - White Lines [Prod. by Sango]

Download: Ryshon Jones - White Lines [Prod. by Sango]

J. Holiday - More Than A Love Song ft. Black Cobain

Wow. Here's a name I haven't heard in a minute, but I'm excited that J. Holiday's back to bring some real back into R&B. He linked up with fellow DMV representer Black Cobain on his new single "More Than A Love Song," a song that focuses on life's everyday struggles.

J. Holiday - More Than A Love Song ft. Black Cobain [Prod. by MilknSizz & Anomoly]

Download: J. Holiday - More Than A Love Song ft. Black Cobain

Props to HHNM

Previously: Black Cobain - Triumph (Freestyle)

L.E.$. - Gold Chain

L.E.$.'s new project Menace drops in about an hour but I'm gonna drop off one last track to show you why the mixtape's a must download. Check out the Cardo produced "Gold Chain" below, and be right back here at 1 to pick up Menace!

L.E.$. - Gold Chain

Download: L.E.$. - Gold Chain

Props to HHDX

Previously: L.E.$. - Top Of My Game [Music Video]

Kirko Bangz Talks Influences, Comparisons & Not Making XXL's Freshman Class [VIDEO]

I know people were outraged that a lot of rappers (ScHoolboy Q!!!!) were snubbed from XXL's 2012 Freshman Class, but I could make a pretty solid case that Kirko Bangz was worthy of a spot as well.  Watch below as Kirko explains why Eminem is his all-time favorite rapper and reveals his empathy regarding not making XXL's cut.



Props to XXL

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

Joe Budden Performs "Sober Up" Live On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Right before his sold out, two-day concert in NYC, Joe Budden hit up Shade 45's Sway In The Morning radio show to contribute to Sway's Concert series. Check out the video footage of his performances of Mood Muzik 4's "No Idea" and "Ordinary Love Shit Pt. 3" below, and hit the jump to watch him perform "Sober Up" and talk about his love life!







Props to UHTN

Previously: Joe Budden Performs Mood Muzik Live At Irving Plaza [VIDEO]

Cassie Speaks On The New Bad Boy [VIDEO]

When you think back to Bad Boy's lineup a few years ago, you will see that it's completely changed.  Due to the rise of labels like YMCMB, Roc Nation, and MMG, Diddy took heed and restructured his empire. In a recent interview with DJ Envy, Cassie talked with him about Bad Boy's fresh roster and upcoming collaboration with Wild Boy MGK.



Props to Dajaz

Previously: Cassie - King Of Hearts [Music Video]

J.A.E - Second Lap [Music Video]

J.A.E makes me like him more with each track he drops because finds some stash his secret weapons and release them at the perfect moment. He gets major points from me here as he rhymes over one of my favorite Phantogram tracks, "When I'm Small" for the "Second Lap" of his Running Laps series.



Catch up with J.A.E and watch him action on the "First Lap" HERE.

Previously: BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - For The Thrill

Jesse Boykins III - B4 The Night Is Thru [Music Video]

Jesse Boykins III links up with the rest of the Romantic Movement for the video to his smooth hit "B4 The Night Is Thru," which premiered this week on 106 & Park!



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Previously: Jesse Boykins III & Gora Sou - The Perfect Blues

Gorillaz ft. Andre 3000 & James Murphy - DoYaThing [Music Video]

Download: Gorillaz ft. Andre 3000 & James Murphy - DoYaThing

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Jennifer Hudson ft. Ne-Yo & Rick Ross - Think Like A Man [Music Video]

Jennifer Hudson looks great in her new music video with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross for "Think Like A Man," a single inspired by the movie of the same title.  Kevin Hart, one of the film's stars, makes a cameo and brings a few laughs to the video. Hopefully he does the same for the movie, which his theatres on April 20th!


Jennifer Hudson - Think Like A Man Lyrics

Props to Straight From The A

Previously:

• Jennifer Hudson Performs Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" At The Grammys [VIDEO]
• Young Jeezy & Ne-Yo Perform "Leave You Alone" Live On Conan [VIDEO]
• Torch ft. Rick Ross - Grind 24

Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

Melanie Fiona looks like she has a nice single on her hands with The MF Life track "This Time." She keeps it in the Roc Nation family and recruits my favorite Dreamvillain to drop off a clever 16. Hit up the comments with your thoughts on the song, and make sure you pick up the Toronto beauty's album when it hits stores March 20th!

Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

Download: Melanie Fiona Ft. J. Cole - This Time

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously:

• Melanie Fiona Performs "4 AM" On Jimmy Kimmel Live [VIDEO]
• J. Cole - Grew Up Fast

Jadakiss Talks To The Check-In During All Star Weekend [VIDEO]

The Rosenthals provide more Hip Hop comedy gold as they interview the veteran Jadakiss during All-Star Weekend. Watch below as they try to figure out their mutual friends, discuss Canada's scarcity of underwear, and talk about the next Lox album.



NEW LOX ALBUM!!!!

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Diggy ft. Jadakiss - 88 [Music Video]

MTV RapFix Starring Tyga, Trae Tha Truth, DJ Whoo Kid & Precious Paris Is Live Now!

Trae Tha Truth apparently has a huge announcement to make. Tune in to find out first!

Los Freestyles In Toronto [VIDEO]

There's no question by now that Los is an amazing freestyler. He traveled to Toronto, spent a few dollars, and then gathered up the city for a 10+ minute cypher. Watch below as he rhymes over classic Hip Hop tracks, and go download up The Crown Ain't Safe if you haven't already!



Props to UHTN

Previously: Los & Meek Mill Freestyle In The Studio [VIDEO]

M.U.G. - Long Wayz [Music Video]

Boss Hogg Outlaw M.U.G. turns the intro track to his latest mixtape Money And Pain into a music video as he kicks in his hometown of Houston, TX. If you're like me and you've been sleeping on the homie, watch the visuals to "Long Wayz" below, and catch a #LatePass download of Money and Pain after the jump!


Directed by David Stunts

Precious Paris - From Paris With Love [New Mixtape]

G-Unit's newest rapper, Precious Paris, is coming out of the gates strong with her debut mixtape From Paris With Love. The project showcases the Queens emcee rhyming over production from Havoc, Rockwilder, M Phazes and T-Minus. She keeps the features in the family as 50 Cent appears on five of the tape's eleven tracks.

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Props to HHNM

Maino Talks The Day After Tomorrow & NY Hip Hop With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Maino's album The Day After Tomorrow hit stores today and he hit up The Breakfast Club this morning to celebrate the release.  Of course he couldn't leave the station without facing the hot seat, and Charlemagne, Angela and DJ Envy asked him about a lot of touchy topics, including his relationship with Lil' Kim and his issues with NY Hip Hop.



Part 2 after the jump.

Jon Connor - Broken Mirrors [Music Video]

Jon Connor may have dropped a lot of material since his album Salvation came out last summer, he's still giving the standout "Broken Mirrors" the attention it deserves.  Watch the Joe Puma directed visuals below, which shows the Flintstone narrates the pain of others while battling his demons as well.



Props to XZ

Previously: Jon Connor Performs at NYC's Gramercy Theatre [VIDEO]

Gunplay - Tats On My Arms [Music Video]

Gunplay turned fellow MMG rappers Wale and Rick Ross's "Tats On My Arms" into something way deeper in his music video to the freestyle.  From the looks of it, he's at the brink of insanity as his girl tries to calm him down. NSFW.



Props to DLTDJ

Previously: Kendrick Lamar ft. Gunplay - Cartoon & Cereal

Rugz D. Bewler - Cuz I'm Black [Music Video]

Rugz D. Bewler chose the perfect time, the last day of Black History Month, to drop the visuals to the By Any Means Necessary standout "Cuz I'm Black." Saying that Rugz is dropping knowledge on this track is a complete understatement!



Props to OS

Previously: Rugz D. Bewler - By Any Means Necessary [Music Video]

Rain - Get It Off [Prod. by Nottz]

Rain's highly anticipated project Magic Hour 3, is set to drop this Monday, March 5th and he dropped off another track to give us a preview of the tape. On "Get It Off" he shows off his ability switch up the flow as Nottz handles the beat.


Rain - Get It Off [Prod. by Nottz]

Download: Rain - Get It Off [Prod. by Nottz]

Props to OS

Previously: Rain - Its Got To Be Love [Prod. by Bink!]