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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Gilbere Forte - Lord Knows (Freestyle)

To hold us over until his new projects, Gilbere Forte is freestyling over the Just Blaze super-beat "Lord Knows" to talk his s**t. Check out the track below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know what you think about the Flint, Michigan rapper!

Gilbere Forte - Lord Knows

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Previously: Gilbere Forte - Some Dreams Never Sleep (FreEP)

Common - Ghetto Dreams (Original Version)

Before Nas came through and killed his verse for Common's The Dreamer/The Believer collab "Ghetto Dreams," Common laid down a third verse that, before today, had gone unreleased. Check out the original version of "Ghetto Dreams" and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know what you think about the cut verse!

Common - Ghetto Dreams (Original Version)

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Previously: Common & Maya Angelou Speak On "N-Word" Controversy [VIDEO]

Game feat. Tyler, The Creator & Lil Wayne -- Martians Vs. Goblins [Music Video]

If you just woke up today, I don't think that this video is the first thing you want to see. Game & Tyler, The Creator take it to the asylum for the freaky visuals to the Lil Wayne sampled track "Martians Vs. Goblins." R.E.D. Album in stores now!

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

TiRon & Ayomari - All My Love feat. Yummy Bingham [Music Video]

TiRon & Ayomari's A Sucker For Pumps is also one of my top 10 projects that dropped this year (list coming soon, I promise!). Watch below to see the adorable pimping of kindergarteners on the visual effort for the standout track "All My Love" featuring Yummy Bingham. Ahh, naptime.

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Previously: TiRon & Ayomari - A Sucker For Pumps [Behind The Scenes]

Aleon Craft & George Clinton - Mothership: The Decatur Connection [New Mixtape]

If you thought all ATL has to offer is trap music, think again! ATLien and former Da Backwudz member Aleon Craft has been fighting to save funk for quite some time. Now he's got the help of funk legend George Clinton (of Parliament Funkadelic) on their brand new, groundbreaking project Mothership: The Decatur Connection.

This is the first time George Clinton (of Parliament Funkadelic) has linked up with a hip-hop artist for a complete, new project. George Clinton recorded to 3 new records for the project, however, Mothership: The Decatur Connection consists of elements from... Aleon Craft’s Mothership Decatur (2011 Mixtape), the Parliament-Funkedelic catalog and original recordings from both Aleon Craft and George Clinton.

Stream/Download the project below, and make sure you let me know what you think about Aleon Craft's movement by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

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Previously: Aleon Craft x George Clinton - Places To Fly

J.A.E - Just My Time [Chopped & Screwed by DJ Cappo]

NC to NY spitter J.A.E linked up with Queen City DJ Cappo for a chopped up not slopped up version of his successful tape Just My Time. If you're feeling the homie, and are looking for a new way to experience J.A.E, definitely DO NOT SLEEP on this one. NC STAND UP!

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Previously: J.A.E - The Musical feat. AC & Ali Vegas

The Sleepwalkers - Edward Norton LP

L.A. producers The Sleepwalkers have been making big waves thanks to their work with Wale, The Clipse, and Skeme. To put them even more in the hip hop limelight James Guffey & Matt Kipper have dropped their debut compilation Edward Norton LP which pays tribute to the accomplished actor's many films in the form of sampled beats.

Check out the incredible compilation below, which includes appearances from Casey Veggies, C-San, Skeme, Paul Wall and more! Don't Sleep!

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Common & Maya Angelou Speak on N-Word Controversy [VIDEO]

When Common stopped by 106 & Park to promote The Dreamer/The Believer, which hit stores TODAY, he didn't shy away from any of the controversies surrounding tracks on the album. First, he and Maya Angelou both spoke their points of view on the recently reported feud that arose when Common used the word "nigga" on "The Dreamer," a Maya Angelou featured track. Watch below to see if everything between them is all good, and keep listening to hear Common address the perceived Drake diss on "Sweet!"

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Previously: Common - Celebrate [Music Video]

Elzhi - Memory Lane [Music Video]

Elzhi's Nas Tribute album Elmatic is easily one of the best projects of the year. If you're not sure, watch the music video to "Memory Lane" below, and get hip with a #LatePass download of Elmatic!

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Previously: Elzhi Performs In London [VIDEO]

Bobby V - Vitamin V [New Mixtape]

Bobby V is playing doctor and prescribing Vitamin V for the ladies on this new mixtape. The ATL crooner hasn't let not being signed to a major label stop him from making music. Check out the DJ Holiday hosted mixtape below, and let me know if you're feeling the medicine Bobby V has to offer!

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Previously: Bobby V - When I'm Up On It

Freddie Gibbs feat. Dom Kennedy & Polyester - Menace II Society [Music Video]

Freddie Gibbs smooths it out West Coast style with California cool kids Polyester & Dom Kennedy on the visuals to the A Cold Day In Hell track "Menace II Society." Watch them breeze through the streets of L.A., and make sure you check out Gangsta Gibbs' latest project if you haven't already!

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Cory Gunz - Drug Raps 2

Cory Gunz has had a pretty quiet 3rd & 4th quarter this year, but he's getting back into the swing of things with the sequel to his 2008 track "Drug Raps." Check it out below and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know what you think of "Drug Raps 2!"

Cory Gunz - Drug Raps 2

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Previously: Cory Gunz feat. Meek Mill YMCMB MMG [Behind The Scenes Video]

Neako – ŁVŁerica ÄRMŸ [Music Video]

New Jersey spitter Neako has been storming the net with visuals and new music this year, so why stop now? Check him out on the music video to "ŁVŁerica ÄRMŸ" where he rhymes over the beat to Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown's new hit aptly titled "Why Stop Now."

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Previously: Neako - ← ↓→ ↑ (Left, Down, Right, Up)

Cam'ron & Vado - Hood Shhh

Killa Cam & Mr. Slime have officially dropped Boss of All Bosses 3 on iTunes, which The Diplomats on 20 new tracks with minimal features. Check out the standout track "Hood Shhh" below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know if you plan on copping BoAB3!

Cam'Ron & Vado - Hood Shhh

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New Music: Ne-Yo - Gemini

Not too sure where this track will end up, but check out this new one from Ne-Yo entitled "Gemini." I'm not going to hate (or cry) about the fact that the song's not about a Cancer.

Ne-Yo - Gemini

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Previously: Ne-Yo feat. Trey Songz & T-Pain - The Way She Moves [Music Video]

Fabolous x Meek Mill - You Don't Know

The latest Tapemasters Inc x DJ Suss One mixtape I'm On One 4: Holiday Edition has some gems on it, including this Fabolous and Meek Mill collab over Travis Porter's latest single "You Don't Know." Check it out below, and tell me which version you prefer by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Fabolous x Meek Mill - You Don't Know [Tags]

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Mary J. Blige - Mr. Wrong [Music Video]

Mary J. Blige keeps promoting her latest album My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act I) with the visuals to the he ain't s**t but I love him anthem "Mr. Wrong." One question though. Does MJB age?

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Previously: Mary J. Blige Clears Up Beyonce Misquote & Speaks on Lil Kim - Nicki Minaj Beef [VIDEO]

Summer Leather Vest (Joe Budden x Emanny) - What Yo Name Is

I guess Joe Budden & Emanny didn't get the memo that there was already a song with auto-tuned vocals called "What Yo Name Iz." Welp, it doesn't really matter since Summer Leather Vest is just a group made for the two solo artists can just mess around in the studio. (pause)

Check out their latest R&B track "What Yo Name Is" below, and let me know what you think about it!

Summer Leather Vest - What Yo Name Is

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Talib Kweli - Distractions [Music Video + Download]

Talib Kweli explains the meaning behind his new Prisoner of Conscious single better than I ever could, so check out the music video to "Distractions" below, and hit the jump to download the track and read how the song came about!

Slaughterhouse - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle

Slaughterhouse took over Hot 97 when they stopped by Funkmaster Flex's radio show and gave us 20 minutes of nonstop freestyling. Just sit back and listen. WHO HOTTER THAN THEM??

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Slaughterhouse - Funkmaster Freestyle Pt. 1

Slaughterhouse - Funkmaster Freestyle Pt. 2

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Asher Roth - Pabst & Jazz [New Mixtape]

2011's not over yet, so this new Asher Roth may still pop up on a few "Best of lists." After hearing tracks like "Common Knowledge" and "Choices," I'm pretty convinced that this will be on my top 10 list. With Blended Babies handling the bulk of the production and with features by Pac Div, Blu, Casey Veggies, Action Bronson, Phil Adé, Thurz, GLC, among others, this project will probably hold you over until the new year.

Peep the full tracklisting below, and hit the jump to stream or download Pabst & Jazz! Don't sleep gangstas!

01. Pabst & Jazz feat. Hassani Kwess/Kenny Keys
02. Choices feat. Action Bronson
03. In The Kitchen [Prod. by Chuck Inglish]
04. Useless - Pac Div feat. Asher Roth
05. More Cowbell
06. Bastermating feat. A$AP Twelvy, Chip Tha Ripper & YP
07. Common Knowledge
08. Golden Midas feat. Boldy James, Nico Segal & Greg Landfair Jr. of KTD
09. Insurance feat. ZZ Ward, Rockie Fresh & Blu
10. Hard Times feat. Kids These Days & Casey Veggies
11. Ampersand
12. Get By feat. Nico Segal of KTD
13. Not Meant 2 Be feat. Nathan Santos
14. Running Away feat. Nathan Santos
15. Charlie Chaplin feat. Phil Adé , GLC & Thurz
16. Dope Shit [Prod. by 1500 or Nothin]

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Lloyd feat. Trey Songz & Young Jeezy - Be The One [Music Video]

I was wondering when Lloyd would make this track an official single. With hitmakers Trey Songz and Young Jeezy lending a hand, "Be The One" will probably be one of the best charting singles from his King of Hearts album. Check out the visuals below which feature them in some exclusive Beats by Dre sponsored abandoned factory.

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Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe

Nicki Minaj dropped the promo single "Roman In Moscow" on us a few weeks ago, which she called the "whackest track" on her upcoming sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. After hearing her first official single "Stupid Hoe," I'm not completely sure. Y'all let me know what you think about it though!

Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe

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Pusha T - Sweet (Freestyle)

Once Common released his The Dreamer/The Believer single "Sweet," rumors started flying that he was taking shots at Drake who's been criticized for being too sensitive. Before that, rumors flew that Pusha T was aiming at the napkin tucking mobber on his "Don't F**k Wit Me" freestyle.

Now, the lines in the sand are definitely drawn. On "The Motto" I caught Drake through a pretty blatant diss when he said "My team good, we don't really need a mascot."

Now Pusha T has a not-so-subliminal response on his freestyle over No I.D.'s "Sweet." Catch it and tweet me what you think!

Pusha T - Sweet (Freestyle)

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Previously: Pusha T - Play Cloths Holiday 2011 Mixtape

Monday, December 19, 2011

Young Jeezy - A Hustlerz Ambition [Documentary]

I'm not sure why Young Jeezy and his team put this out before the album hits shelves tomorrow given that it was really the only incentive to purchasing a physical copy of the already leaked TM: 103 Hustlerz Ambition, but hey.

The Young Jeezy documentary, A Hustlerz Ambition, which is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, tells the story of the Atlanta trapper and covers the trials of his life growing up with little to nothing to revisiting key moments of his career. Watch below, and make sure you do the right thing and cop TM: 103 when it drops tomorrow!

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Previously: Young Jeezy - TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition [Tracklisting]

Verse Simmonds - Boo Thang (Remix) feat. 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti & Kelly Rowland [Music Video]

"Boo Thang" is just one of those songs that you can't shake. When I don't hear it on the radio, it pops up on my iTunes and I get it stuck in my head for days after that. Sometimes I even have pseudo-tourette's episodes where I shout a 2 Chainz's line from his verse while I'm walking through Walmart or something.
With the success of the remix featuring Tity Boi, Yo Gotti & Kelly Rowland, it looks like the song will continue to live in my brain, and now there's a video to go along with it.

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New Music: Chase N. Ca$he - In My Zone feat. L.E.P. Bogus Boys

It looks like L.E.P. Bogus Boys weren't just playing around when they stopped by the Club Paradise Tour starring Drake, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and Chase N. Ca$he. Somewhere they found time to link up with Chase for his latest The Heir Up There leak "In My Zone." The tape's coming soon!

Chase N. Ca$he - In My Zone feat. L.E.P. Bogus Boys [Prod. by Cardiak]

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Chris Brown feat. Teyana Taylor - Push Me Up

This Chris Brown x Teyana Taylor hit the net a month ago, but now we have the final version of "Push Me Up." This sounds like it'll be a leftover track, but that may be because I think it's a really generic song. But I'll let you check it out below be the judge!

Chris Brown - Push Me Up ft. Teyana Taylor

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Machine Gun Kelly - Invincible feat. Ester Dean [Prod. by Alex Da Kid]

We first got a preview of this track on the commercial for HTC's new Rezound smartphone and now the full song has dropped. The Alex Da Kid production and Ester Dean's vocals give the Bad Boy a "I Need A Doctor" or "Love The Way You Lie" feel on his new track "Invincible."

Do you think the song will be a big hit? Check it out below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know!

Machine Gun Kelly - Invincible feat. Ester Dean [Prod. Alex Da Kid]

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Previously: Got Beef? Machine Gun Kelly vs. Yelawolf

Elle Varner - Soundproof Room

See, this is why I'm loving Elle Varner right now. She can take a subject matter in R&B that's been used since the beginning of time and completely spin it sonically so that it's like nothing you've ever heard before. On "Soundproof Room" she sings about what she would do if she were left alone with the boy of her fantasies.

Stream or download the track below, and get ready for her debut album Perfectly Imperfect to hit stores soon!

Elle Varner - Soundproof Room

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Previously: Elle Varner Performs With Only An Acoustic Guitar & Beatboxer [VIDEO]

Terrace Martin - Plastic Cups & Blunts ft. A Da Business [Music Video]

Terrace Martin hasn't seemed to take a break at all since the release of his album Locke High 2. Now, he's kicking it in the car with A Da Business and some girls on the new visuals for his Thoughts From Detention track "Plastic Cups & Blunts."

Check it out below, and let me know which song Terrace Martin should turn into a video next by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

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Previously: Terrace Martin - Ignorance Is Bliss [VIDEO]

New Music Video: Common - Celebrate

Common may be involved with a little feud with Maya Angelou right now, but he's still in a mood to "Celebrate" in his new music video. The Dreamer/The Believer drops tomorrow! Watch below as a group of friends bring in the new year and a family celebrates the return of their military enlisted loved one, and remember that there's always a reason to "Celebrate!"

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Previously: Maya Angelou Upset With Common Over Use Of "Nigga" During Collaboration On "The Dreamer"

The Kid Daytona - The Interlude II [New Mixtape]

After dropping some CRAZY tracks as a sample for what was to come, The Kid Daytona has finally dropped The Interlude II. Featured on the project are Melanie Fiona, Action Bronson, Kardinal Offishall, Goapele, and more! This is definitely something you don't wanna sleep on!

View the tracklisting below, and hit the jump for the download!

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Previously: The Kid Daytona - Love Is Love ft. Melanie Fiona

FUPM - Blast Off ft. SonnyMoon

FUPM, the newly formed duo of Atlanta emcees Bobby Creekwater & Stat Quo, is back with their second leak from their upcoming project. On "Blast Off" they jumped on Sonnymoon's track of the same name put their own spin on it.

Want to hear more FUPM on G.U.E.? Hit me up on Facebook or Twitter and let me know!

FUPM - Blast Off ft. Sonnymoon

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Previously: FUPM - Alright, Alright

Maya Angelou Upset With Common Over Use Of "Nigga" During Collaboration On "The Dreamer"

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Looks like Common has ruffled a few feathers with literary legend Maya Angelou. On his album The Dreamer/The Believer, which hits stores tomorrow, Mrs. Angelou gives a guest appearance on "The Dreamer." Along with the word "nigga," he uses explicit language throughout the song including a line ending with "exquisite thick bitches" during the first verse and the word "f**k."

Angelou reached out to the New York Post saying:

"I had no idea that Common was using the piece we had done together on [a track] in which he also used the ‘N’ word numerous times...I’m surprised and disappointed. I don’t know why he chose to do that. I had never heard him use that [word] before. I admired him so because he wasn’t singing the line of least resistance.”

Common responded promptly saying that the poet laureate is already aware that he uses "nigga" in his songs. "She knows I do use the word. She knows that’s part of me." According to the NY Post, he didn't tell her that he would be using the controversial word during their collaboration.

Listen to their collaboration track "The Dreamer" below, and tell me if you think Common is wrong for saying "nigga" in their track or if Maya Angelou is overreacting by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

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Previously: Common - 16 Bars [VIDEO]

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Young Jeezy - Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition [Tracklisting]

About two months ago, before TM103 was delayed, a very unofficial tracklisting for the album was released. Now, the December 20th album has an official tracklisting with some pretty interesting features including the lovely Ms. Jill Scott, the mysterious Andre 3000 and OGs Snoop Dogg & Jay-Z. Hit the jump to view the full track list!

hasHBrown - Break Something [Free Album]

I'm gonna have to call #LatePass on this one. Houston emcee and producer hasHBrown truly represents Hip Hop at its most independent and rawest form, and he's claiming victory for the underdogs on his latest FREE album Break Something.

Check out the album's video trailer below, and hit the jump to stream/download Break Something, which features production from Vango One, Chris Rockaway, Free of The Niceguys, and hasH himself plus features from Guilty Simpson, Dustin Prestige and more!

New Music: Ryshon Jones - Clouded Visions

Ryshon Jones is the latest Philly spitter to kill a track over Drake's "The Ride" instrumental on "Clouded Visions." Brightest Nights, Darkest Days is hittin' the net this Friday, 12/23 at noon so make sure you're back right here for the drop!

Ryshon Jones - Clouded Visions

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Previously: Ryshon Jones - Bi-Polar

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Laelo - Life In High Definition [New Mixtape]

The stats have spoken. All of you emoticon using gangstas are definitely feeling DMV spitter Laelo and I'm right there with y'all. After creating a lot of buzz from dope tracks like "Marijuana & Mimosas" and "Trading Places," his new project Life In High Definition is now here for your listening pleasures.

Watch his latest music video for "The Re-Introduction" below, and hit the jump to stream/download Life In High Definition!

Lo Keys - The Green Hornet [New Mixtape] + Jammin [Music Video]

Lo Keys &DJ Me$$iah link up for their 4th mixtape together on the Fayetnam emcee's new mixtape The Green Hornet. If you're looking to hear straight spitting track in and track out, you definitely shouldn't sleep on this cat.

Check out his latest music video for the standout track "Jammin" below, and hit the jump to stream/download The Green Hornet!

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ScHoolboy Q - NiggaHs Already Know [Prod. by Nez & Rio]

Habits & Contradictions is already on my list of top albums of 2011/2012 and it hasn't even dropped yet. The songs that ScHoolboy's teased us with have been that good to me. This is probably my least favorite leak from the Habits & Contradictions so far, but that's really saying something because it's still a pretty damn good song.

Check out "NiggaHs.Already.Know.Davers.Flow" below, and let me know what you think about the song by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Schoolboy Q - NiggaHs.Already.Know.Davers.Flow [Prod. by Nez & Rio]

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Previously: Schoolboy Q - Sacrilegious [Music Video]

Friday, December 16, 2011

Jhené Aiko Signs With Def Jam!!

Score 1 for the underground!! Jhené Aiko, one of my personal favorite artists out, has Sailed her Soul(s) to Def Jam for a deal with the No I.D., the head of the Cocaine 80s family. I'll have more info as it comes, but make sure you give her a shoutout on Twitter for the business move.

And for the diehard fans worried that she'll change, just listen to her music! Plus she's joining an incredible team of singer songwriters signed to Def Jam like The-Dream, James Fauntleroy & Frank Ocean so I feel like the sky's the limit for the Cali beauty.

Previously: Jhene Aiko - In Love We Trust ft. Casey Veggies

New Music: Asher Roth ft. Action Bronson - Choices [Prod. by Blended Babies]

I've been playing Asher's latest track "Common Knowledge" at least twice a day since it dropped, and with Blended Babies on the boards again for this latest leak, I expect for "Choices" to be on repeat as well. And Action Bronson's on there?? I'm sold.

Asher Roth - Choices ft. Action Bronson

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