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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!

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

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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

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