D.Best - Party With The Kid (Prod. by LT93) [video]

Official video for D.Best's latest, "Party With The Kid."  I definitely enjoy this visual.  Stay posted for more of this Aur City representative.

Curren$y - You See It

 

Curren$y premieres, "You See It," a new track of his upcoming street album, Weekend at Burnie's, via his website CurrensySpitta.com.  Be sure to support Spitta and pre-order the album.  Listen to the track below. Weekend at Burnie's 6.28.11.

Bonus:

Spitta's "16 Bars" for HipHopDX. Video directed by Court Dunn.

Boss Hogg Outlawz - Concrete [video]

Boss Hogg Outlawz drop a visual for "Concrete" off upcoming album Serve and Collect III (Immahogg). "Concrete" features Boss Hog Outlawz' artists: L.e.$., Slim Thug, and M.U.G..  Don't sleep on H-Town, BHO still putting it down.

DOM Kennedy - Grind'n [video]

DOM Kennedy, L.A. representative, drops a dope visual for "Grind'n" off his upcoming project From The Westside With Love 2, available via iTunes on June 28th.

Drake - Marvins Room

 

New Music: Drake - "Marvins Room"

I was surfing online and came across this new track from Drizzy Drake entitled "Marvins Room."  Drake dropped this track yesterday morning off his blog site October's Very Own.  As "Marvins Room" is 'another piece of the story,' Drake announces that he's dropping a single in July.  Take Care is coming out October 24th.  On "Marvins Room," Drake sings and spits about love, as I feel some things that are going through his life right now.  Drake and his women and alcohol.  I really dig this rack.

"I'm just saying, you can do better.  Tell me, have you heard that lately?" - Drake

Yelawolf - Daddy's Lambo [video]

Yela lets these Beverly Hills' girls know you don't play with them boys from BAMA.  This video is fire!

Bad Meets Evil (Eminem and Royce Da 5'9) - Fast Lane [video]

Here's the official video. Enjoy!!!

Big K.R.I.T. - Country Shit Remix ft. Ludacris and Bun B [video]

One of my favorite XXL's Freshman 10, Big K.R.I.T., drops his video for "Country Shit Remix". He is definitely working his way to the top.  On the remix, Krizzle teams up with Ludacris and Bun B, rapping about that country shit, or what is known as that Southern "twang".   Recognize greatness.

Diddy | Dirty Money - Looking For Love ft. Usher [video]

I just love this song so much. I partially think the song is true, why must girls look for love at a club, what ever happened to meeting someone through a friend, maybe because that does not work out either. Hope you enjoy.

Kia Shine - Live From The Grind [video]

I always have love for this Memphis representer. Check out Kia Shine's "Live From The Grind" music video.

"I'm Home" -FLO' JO

Flo' Jo aka Marvin Grey reppin Baltimore touched down in Houston this past week to link up with up and coming producer LegiondaChosen1 of Ultimate Alliance, the end result...FIRE! Dude has plenty of barz, original style, and a cool blu flow, don't just take my word for it listen to the track below. Be sure to check him out on youtube.com/kennypear and twitter.com/marvingrey87 and FOLLOW his super dope blog, CHARMINGAURA.BLOGSPOT.COM

Flo Jo - I'm Home by dokedollaz

Tyga - Black Thoughts Vol. 2 [mixtape]

The saga continues as Tyga man drops Black Thoughts Volume 2 today.  Black Thoughts Volume 1 dropped back in 2009.  DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar hosts this volume of the series.  Tyga's success with his last mixtape, Well Done, shows that he too is striving for success to reach the top, as his YMCMB predecessors, has done before him.  Listen up and download the tape, this is the prelude to Careless World, his sophomore album (debut album under Young Money).  Review coming soon.

Download: Tyga - Black Thoughts Vol. 2 via DatPiff | HotNewHipHop | LiveMixtapes

Tracklist:
01.Storm feat Stefano Moses

02.Hypnotized 


03.We Up 


04.Don’t Wake Me Up 


05.Real Or Fake

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6.Bad Bitches feat Gudda Gudda (Prod by Lex Luger) 


07.Drink the Night Away feat Game & Mario

08.Lap Dance (Prod by Lex Luger)

09.Reminded ft Adele 


10.Involved 


11.Real Tonight feat Lloyd

12.First Time feat Pharrell (Prod by The Neptunes) 


13.Moving Backwards 


14.Never Be The Same

Young Jeezy - Ballin ft. Lil Wayne

Download: Young Jeezy - Ballin ft. Lil Wayne

So definitely expect Weezy on Jeezy's TM103.  Jeezy brings a street banger with "Ballin".  Enjoy.

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Rick Ross - Pandemonium ft. Meek Mill and Wale [video]

The official video for Pandemonium off of Rick Ross's re-released mixtape, Ashes to Ashes.  This video amps the preparations of Maybach Music Group's compilation album, Self Made Vol.1, due May 24th.

Fiend International Jones - Baby [video]

Mr. International Jones drops his official video for "Baby" his single off his latest mixtape The Sweetest Hangover.  Fine broads on the water, this Jets Int'l and Iron Gang representer let these fools know "they call her kush, [he] calls her baby."

Corner Boy P - Switching Lanes [video]

Here is the official video for "Switching Lanes" off of Corner Boy P's latest mixtape Catch Me If You Can.

Smoke Dza - The Hustlers Catalog [album]

Download: Smoke Dza - The Hustlers Catalog via SmokeDza.com

Smoke Dza's The Hustlers Catalog dropped yesterday.  As smokers have been waiting after a slight delay, it was worth the delay. Smoke Dza continues to flow, giving out them good vibes, as one may blow some smoke.  This free album features production credit from Hi Tek, Lex Luger, Big K.R.I.T. and others.  Enjoy and roll up.

01. Intro
02. To Whom It May Concern
03. The World
04. Cool Shit Feat. The Kid Daytona
05. Early Days Of George
06. Gotta Get Paid Feat. Big K.R.I.T.
07. Know Better
08. Fuck Is You Talkin Bout
09. Loaded
10. Winning Feat. Mookie Jones
11. Roll Up, Pour Up Feat. Killa Kyleon
12. How Far We Go (Uptown 81) Feat. Kendrick Lamar and Mara Hruby
13. 1st Class Feat. Big K.R.I.T. & Big Sant
14. Profit ft. Trademark Da Skydiver
15. White Papers Feat. Devin The Dude

L.E.$. - G Shit ft. Slim Thug [video]

L.E.$. and Slim Thug in this Boss Hogg Outlwz video for L.E.$. single, "G Shit".  Be prepared for BHO tape Serve & Collect 3 coming out on May 31st.  More new music from L.E.$. is coming out soon as he finishes his project Smoke N Ride as well as working on The Beautiful Struggle 2.  Many L.E.$. fans got "put on" to his music with The Beautiful Struggle, as DJ Mr. Rogers hosted it. Where most mixtapes the DJs overpower the music itself, DJ Mr. Rogers complements with L.E.$. soothing vocals.  Enjoy this video, L.E.$. and BHO frontman himself. The video is directed by DJ Young Samm.

Bonus Downloads



Download : L.E.$. - "Wanna Live" and BHO - "What"

Freddie Gibbs - Rock Bottom [video]

Wiz Khalifa - Taylor Gang ft. Chevy Woods [video]

Wiz drops his video for "Taylor Gang" off his album, Rolling Papers, available in stores now.  

Curren$y - Ventilation + Covert Coup Tracklist

So here's "Ventilation" off of Curren$y's upcoming album Covert Coup, entirely produced by Alchemist.  The album will be available for download on CurrensySpitta.com on 4/20, the same day he begins his Jet Life Tour. 

The Covert Coup track list, according to Warner Bros.:

1. "BBS"
2. "The Type" (featuring Prodigy)
3. "Blood Sweat and Gears" (featuring Fiend)
4. "Ventilation"
5. "Life Instructions" (featuring Smoke Dza)
6. "Smoke Break"
7. "Double 0 7"
8. "Scottie Pippen" (featuring Freddie Gibbs)
9. "Full Metal"
10. Coming Up

Source: MTV & HHNM

Big K.R.I.T. Thanks His Return Of 4eva Supporters [video]

Real artists like K.R.I.T. take out the time to say Thank You.  I love this guy for all the quality music he has made.  It's a pleasure to say that he's as sincere in person as he is in his music.  It's the Return of 4eva hoe.

Trakk Sound Productions Presents: Houston Smokers Only All Stars Video

Trakk Sound Productions Presents: "Houston Smokers Only: All Stars" video, which features Killa Kyleon, Lil O, Delo, Fame Sity, Mookie Jones, M.U.G., Yung Redy and Scooby.  The full length audio for "Houston Smokers Only" also features Devin the Dude and Surreal, it can be found on www.trakksounds.com.  Be sure to stay in tuned for an "Atlanta Smokers Only" which will feature DTP and Grand Hustle artists.  A remix of Houston Smokers Only is coming out soon, I will keep you updated.  

"Houston Smokers Only" co produced by Trakk Sounds and B Don.

The video is directed by Michael Artis.

Tyga - Black Thoughts Vol. 2 [album art & visuals]

Young Money's Tyga Tyga is getting ready to drop his upcoming mixtape, Black Thoughts Vol. 2, on April 12.   In the lunar calendar, last year, literally was the year of the tiger, and Tyga definitely show and proved.  Last year, Tyga and Chris Brown, shook the country with their mixtape, Fan of a Fan, then proved himself worthy with Well Done.  As he prepares to drop his upcoming album Carless World, Black Thoughts Vol. 2 is the prelude.  I already have high expectations for this tape, so far my favorite released track for this tape is "Reminded" featuring Adele.

Tyga's first visual off Black Thoughts Vol. 2 "Hypnotized" directed by Brazil

Tyga recently collaborated with Travis Porter for their single "Down Low"

Tyga's second visual off BT2 "Lapdance" directed by Alex Nazari

Recently on tour with his label mate Drake (Light Dreams and Nightmares Tour), Tyga is getting ready to tour again.  Be sure to see Tyga on tour with Diddy, Dirty Money, and Lloyd for the Coming Home Tour, which kicks off April 13, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Be sure to download Black Thoughts Vol. 2 on April 12.

Click here for more dates on the Coming Home Tour.

Lil Wayne Kisses Baby on Rap City (May 2002) [video]

DJ Cotton adds this video to his video vault of Weezy kissing Baby on Rap City from May 2002.  This is a throwback, but I see nothing wrong with this, male family members kissing each other, this is more common in Asian and European countries.

Props to DJ Cotton

Maybach Music Group - Self Made Vol. I [album artwork]

From Left to Right: Wale, Pill, Rick Ross, and Meek Mill

Here's the artwork for Maybach Music Group's compilation album, Self Made Vol. 1, it is scheduled to release on May 24.  Though the cover is limited to the picture of Wale, Pill, Rick Ross and Meek Mill, be sure to hear from the rest of MMG roster.

Emilio Rojas - Right To Stay [video]

I know I have not posted anything on the site for awhile, the site is going through some changes, as well as myself, but I know I had to post this once I seen this video.  Emilio Rojas visual for "Right To Stay" off his latest project, Life Without Shame, is definitely a public service announcement for everybody in America.  Pay attention to the words of the songs, and the information he gives in the end on immigration.  We live in America, we need to stand up and do what's right.

The video is directed by Court Dunn.

Big K.R.I.T. - Return of 4eva [LP]

Download: Big K.R.I.T. - Return of 4eva

Many Big K.R.I.T. fans have been waiting for the Return of 4eva.  It has been debated if it is a mixtape or a free album, and let's say it's declared as a free LP.  Young Krizzle returns to forever, with his persistent sound of his bass in his production work as well as his southern lyricism in his rhymes.  In Return of 4eva, you can hear his growth from K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, and hear him perfecting his own sound.  His project features David Banner, Joi, Big Sant, Chamillionaire, Raheem Devaughn, Ludacris, and Bun B.  When I think of Southern rap, I think of gold grills, candy painted cars, big chains, and loud bass, but K.R.I.T. takes it way back, back to the art of story telling, when Blacks told their stories in songs and folklores.  He tells his story in rhymes.  It's the Return of 4eva hoe.

Tracklist:

01. R4 (Intro)
02. Rise & Shine
03. R4 Theme Song
04. Dreaming
05. Rotation
06. My Sub
07. Sookie Now (ft. David Banner)
08. American Rapstar
09. Highs & Lows
10. Shake It (ft. Joi)
11. Made Alot (ft. Big Sant)
12. Lions & Lambs
13. King’s Blues
14. Time Machine (ft. Chamillionaire)
15. Get Right
16. Amtrak
17. Player’s Ballad (ft. Raheem DeVaughn)
18. Another Naive Individual Glorifying Greed & Encouraging Racism
19. Free My Soul
20. The Vent
21. Country Shit (Remix) (ft. Ludacris and Bun B)

DJ Jay Skillz presents Love & Microphones

 

Dope mix of tunes from the talented Dj Jay Skills, this tape depicts phases of love from a male point of view but anyone can easily relate. The track listing and sequence couldn't be anymore precise, each part reflects the exact emotion of one's mind state in various love related situations. This is truly a one fits all project, whether your a hip-hop head like myself or you prefer the nice and slow vibe of r&b this tape is for you. I encourage EVERYONE to download this tape, and hit Skillz up on Twitter (@JaySkillz) to tell em I sent you.

DOWNLOAD NOW 

Pusha T - Fear of God [mixtape]

Download: Pusha T - Fear of God

Pusha T - Fear of God (artwork)

Pusha T's artwork for his upcoming mixtape, Fear of God, premiered today on Complex.com.  Fear of God drops next Monday on March 21.  Mark your calendars, I can only imagine the number of downloads that this masterpiece is going to get.

Pusha T - Cook It Down [video]

 As Pusha T's Fear of God creeps around the corner, Pusha T drops the video for "Cook It Down" today.

Nate Dogg Has Passed Away at 41

 

Throwback  picture of Nate Dogg (Left) and Snoop Dogg (Right)

Last night, Nate Dogg was trending as it was seen in seconds that he had passed away.  The first reports were from Long Beach's Press-Telegram.   According to Press-Telegram, his family had announced that he had died on Tuesday.  Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D Hale, had suffered a stroke in 2007 and one in 2008.  His cause of death is unkown as of now, but more details to come.  Legendary for his G Funk style in Rap and R&B songs, it is sad to say the good die young.  Forty-one years of living, his life started and ended in Long Beach, but his music lives on.

APOLOGIES

For everyone who stays updated through my website, my apologies for not having it updated this past week.  I will go back and add posts.  I am currently looking for people who want to help with the site, serious inquiries only.  Email me at admin@freakytalks.com.  I am also looking for someone to run a page called Freaky's Corner for FreakyTalks.com, a section for inpsiring or amateur models.  If interested do not be afraid to email me or send submissions, a photograph, and a short biography or "about me" section.

Jim Jones - Everybody Jones

Photo from Complex.com

Jim Jones dropped "Everybody Jones" exclusively for IFWT.

Chris Brown - Look At Me Now ft. Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne [video]

Here's the official music video for Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" which is supposed to premiere tomorrow on 106 & Park, but it seems that EastExclusives got a hand on it first.  This video is sick.

Mike Bigga - Ready Set Go Remix ft. Big Boi & T.I.

Here's the remix to Mike Bigga's "Ready Set Go" with Big Boi & T.I..  His album PL3DGE will be coming out April 19.

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Travis Barker - Devil's Got A Hold ft. Slaughterhouse

So all this audio being released from Travis Barker's forthcoming album, Give The Drummer Some.  Slim Shady's Slaughterhouse makes it on the album with "Devil's Got A Hold."  Give The Drummer Some out on March 15.

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Curren$y - Soundbombin

Here is Spitta's intro for Muscle Car Chronicles.  Let me quote him from his intro on Fast Times At Ridgemont Fly, "Don't download it, buy it for real. Support real music, I give y'all enough free music, so y'all shouldn't have to pirate quality music because I give y'all free quality music...." Muscle Car Chronicles out on March 15.

Asher Roth - Back Home ft. Chip Tha Ripper & Whatzisface (prod. Blended Babies)

So Blended Babies have great production work, and after "Cowbells" dropped earlier this week, we see that Asher Roth gets down with Blended Babies.  On this track "Back Home" Asher teams up with Chip  and Whatzisface.  Enjoy

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The Gregory Brothers | Charlie Sheen - Winning

The Gregory Brothers did a mix to Charlie Sheen.  Very interesting indeed.  Don't know if it will catch popularity as Antoine Dodson's "Intruder's Alert."  Enjoy

Props to MissInfo

XV - All For Me ft. CyHi Da Prynce,Vado, and Erin Christine [video]

This video for "All For Me" dropped last week, I'm a little late, but this video is too hot to not have it posted.

Props to ThisIs50

Talib Kweli - How You Love Me [video]

Talib Kweli drops a visual for his new single "How You Love Me" off his new album Gutter Rainbows.  Available in stores and iTunes.

Mac Miller - In The Air

Download: Mac Miller - In The Air (prod. Ritz Reynolds)

Mac Miller dropped a new track, "In The Air," off Best Day Ever.  This anticipated tape is going to be out this Friday.  :)

Fat Joe - Massacre on Madison ft. Vado

Fat Joe released "Massacre on Madison" exclusively through Funk Master Flex.   Is this the return of Fat Joe?  This track is FIRE.
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Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy - King Cake

Download: Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy - King Cake

I'm just waiting for more tracks to drop from Trademark and Young Roddy.  This is the seventh track in the last two weeks.  This reminds me of when Spitta was dropping a tape every month until Fin.... These two are getting it.

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Raekwon Road To Release Episode 1

MTV Shows

MTV released their first episode to a new series Road To Release.   Raekwon's Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang in stores NOW.

Travis Barker - Cool Head ft. Kid Cudi

"Cool Head" off of Travis Barker's Give The Drummer Some features Kid Cudi.  I definitely love the genius of Travis and Cudi on this one.  Props to NBD for premiering it.  Give The Drummer Some out on March 15.

Big K.R.I.T. - Dreamin [trailer]

Them boys at Cinematic TV made it possible to see the trailer  of Big K.R.I.T.'s "Dreamin," his first single of his free album, Return of 4eva, drops March 22, 2011.  For more on Big K.R.I.T. and his upcoming album, check out www.ReturnOf4eva.com

CURREN$Y-MUSCLE CAR CHRONICLES & DA$H- CAVEMAN FILES [video]

CURREN$Y-MUSCLE CAR CHRONICLES/DA$H- CAVEMAN FILES from DD172 on Vimeo.

A sample of what Curren$y, Sean O'connel, and Da$h have dropping this month.
Enjoy.

Travis Barker - If You Want To ft. Pharrell and Lupe Fiasco

Here's a little sample of Travis Barker's LP, Give The Drummer Some, out next week on March 15.  Travis Barker links up with Pharrell and Lupe Fiasco on "If You Want To." Speaking on Lupe, Lasers, is out today, buy the album in stores or iTunes.

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Lil Twist - Love Affair ft. Lil Wayne

Lil Twist drops "Love Affair", in which this version features Weezy.  It hits iTunes on March 15.

Props to GreenHitz

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Plies - PD ft. Gucci Mane (prod. by Zaytoven)

Plies links up with Gucci Mane for this single "PD."

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Snoop Dogg - Boom ft. T-Pain [video]

For Snoop's #PuffPuffPassTuesdays  he drops his video for "Boom" featuring T-Pain.  Doggumentary in stores March 29.

Rick Ross & Wale - Make It Rain Remix [video]

Here's the visual for "Make It Rain Remix." 

Yung LA Gets Facial Tattoo Covered

After two weeks of having a duck on his face, Yung LA gets it covered up.  So I guess he is not apart of DTE, check out the video.

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Waka Flocka PETA Ad: Ink, Not Mink

Nice campaign ad for PETA. Didn't know Waka was an animal lover.
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Nelly - Gone ft. Kelly Rowland [video]

Nelly links up with Kelly Rowland in this hot video.  His album 5.0 is available in stores now.

Chase N. Cash - Gumbeaux [mixtape]

Download: Chase N. Cash - Gumbeaux [mixtape]

Surf Club member Chase N. Cashe drops his solo project featuring everyone from his own crew, a

Surf Club's Chase N. Cashe his solo project.  Who's ready for some Gumbeaux?

Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy - 6th Gear

Download: Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy - 6th Gear

Hard work pays off.  I don't know how they do it in New Orleans, but these Jet Setters are putting in work.  Spitta sneaks in on this, but don't let him fool you.  J.E.T.S. Fool.

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Wiz Khalifa - The Race

Downoad: Wiz Khalifa - The Race via iTunes

The next single off of Rolling Papers,"The Race."  Rolling Papers out on March 29.  Support artists, buy their music.  

Gucci Mane - Brinks ft. Master P

Gucci dropping Return of Mr. Zone 6 in a few weeks (March 22), a track is dropped off this album.  Gucci links up with Master P to bring you "Brinks." Enjoy.

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L.E.$. - Flyin High

Download: L.E.$. - Flyin High

First leak from Country Rap Tunes brought to you by Traps N Trunks.  "Flyin High" from your boy L.E.$., my favorite upcoming artist that's not signed to a major, we keeping it independent outchea.

Jay Electronica PRESENTS The Making of Act II [video]

Good meaningful music is on its way, starring LaTonya Givens.

GLC x Chip Tha Ripper - The Vision (prod. by DJ Fu & QuikHitz)

New music from GLC & Chip, fresh out the lab.  The track produced by DJ Fu & QuikHitz.

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Chris Brown - She Ain't You (prod. Free School)

"She Ain't You" off of C.Breezy's F.A.M.E., which is due March 22nd.

Mobb Deep and Alchemist in the LAB

Havoc tweets this photo via his Twitter.  The Infamous Mobb Deep back in the lab working with Alchemist.  Prodigy knows how precious time is, lets get some new music coming. 

Lil Wayne - We Back Soon

All I gotta say is WEEZY is BACK :D .

Props to Low Key from YHTN

Asher Roth - More Cowbell (prod. by Blended Babies)

New Music from Asher, produced by Chicago based duo Blended Babies.  "More Cowbell."

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Musiq Soulchild - Anything ft Swizz Beatz [video]

Here is the first visual off of Musiq Soulchild's upcoming album, MusiqInTheMagiq, to be out on May 3.    Musiq links up with Swizzy, it's showtime.

Prodigy Released From Prison - First Exclusive Video [video]

I'm really glad Prodigy is home.  Here is his first exclusive video since his release with ThisIs50.  For more on Prodigy and Havoc, visit their website: TheMostInfamous.com.  

L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Slow It Down ft. Jeremih [video]

L.E.P. Bogus Boys and Jeremih has chicks booties and boobies jumping everywhere, along with bottle popping, a very fun visual for "Slow It Down."  The video is directed by Coodie & Chike.  Don't Feed Da Killaz Vol.3 available on lepbogusboys.com.

Chris Brown - Paper, Scissors, Rock ft. Big Sean and Timbaland

Chris Brown's "Paper, Scissors, Rock" premiered today on East Exclusives.  Expect to hear "Paper, Scissors, Rock" on Chris Brown's new album F.A.M.E., in stores on March 22.  He teams up with Big Sean and Timbaland.  Support music, and buy the album when it comes out, you can pre-order F.A.M.E. via iTunes.

Diddy | Dirty Money - Your Love Remix ft. Rick Ross and Trey Songz

Hot remix.  Enjoy.

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Trina - Ghetto ft. T-Pain

Download: Trina - Ghetto ft. T-Pain | Skinny Waist ft. Rick Ross | Can I ft. Mya

Trina released a new track today "Ghetto" featuring T.Pain.  Just a few days ago she dropped "Skinny Waist" which features Rick Ross, and "Can I" featuring Mya.  Trina holding down the title as the "baddest bitch" in the game has a title to live up to.  She's dropping all these track to her forth coming mixtape Diamonds are Forever, on March 28th.  Enjoy!

Willow Smith - 21st Century Girl [video]

Willow Smith's is such a talented 10 year old. Check out her new video for "21st Century Girl."

Monster Mondays: Murda Mook - Freaky ft. Akon, Shelia, and Jadakiss

Download: Murda Mook - Freaky ft. Akon, Shelia, and Jadakiss  Clean | Dirty

Starting a Monday with Monster Mondays, this Monster Monday is probably my favorite thus far.  Swizz Beatz brings "Freaky" by Murda Mook that features Akon, Shelia, and Jadakiss.  FREAKY it is.

50 Cent - The Paper (I Get It) [freestyle]

"In case you forgot, I'm nice." - 50 Cent

50 Cent is back to his old self, I feel like I'm taking it back to Get Rich or Die Trying.  "The Paper" is produced by Doe Pesci.  It's nice to see 50 working his music.


Props to ThisIs50
 

Welcome Home Prodigy

Welcome Back Prodigy.  Prodigy was released this morning from Mid-State Correctional facility.  He was charged for gun possession.  Three years is a long time, but is still relevant in the rap game today.  Prodigy stayed true to his friends and true to himself, the life of a boss.  Cannot wait for new music to come out from the Infamous Mobb Deep.  His autobiography this coming April.  For more information check out TheMostInfamous.com

Wiz Khalifa - Roll Up ft. Cassie [video]

Rolling Papers out on March 29. "Roll Up."

D.Best - Weed Talk [video]

Download: D.Best - Weed Talk

First visual of D.Best's mixtape, Weed Talk.  He is a cool cat from Aurora, IL, going hard with his #ImHighBro campaign via Twitter.

Review: Dee Low - The Gallery

"It’s like when you walk in the gallery ... you see pictures of all type of shit, man. That’s something that some artist took out of their brain and put on that canvas .... That’s something like what this is, The Gallery, the art of taking their raps out of their brain, putting it on a piece of paper, posting it on a beat for you to see; and sometimes it cost, and sometimes it cost a lot." - "The Gallery"

Dee Low sums his own work with these words: "The Gallery is where the artist is the art. The Gallery is where the rap is the picture. The Gallery is where everything is real, even the people."  The Gallery not only caught my eye, it created a buzz in my ear as well.

When listening to a mixtape or an album the first thing I listen to is the production work.  I feel that words are easily forgotten, or may get caught on the tip of someone's tongue, whereas a tune can be easily memorized or stuck in someone's head.  Sometimes people forget the importance of production skills in music, it is more than the art of beat making, it is the basis of a song, unless the song is in acapella form.  When I played The Gallery, I felt the production for the tape is very vibrant, but not too loud.  Though the tape is not entirely produced by Monsta Beatz (the executive producers); production work by Flight School Productions, Jonah Schwartz, Monwel Productions, Nesby Phips, and Sevin Ants is also included on The Gallery; all the sounds blended well and show consistency of how hip-hop productions had sound in the 90's. 

The second half of a song is its words.  Dee Low has his own style on how he flows, quick or slow, it fits the mood of the beats.  I always listen to a song as a whole, but with Dee Low's The Gallery, my ears separate his lyrics and his production work.  The lyrics are the melody; the production works are the harmony.  I know that together that when put together it creates a song, but Dee Low and his features' verses and hooks could have been heard alone.  While I'm listening to The Gallery, I felt like I was in a chill café, listening to poets flowing, while incense is burning.  His lyrics do not overpower the beats, but it compliments it, something that many artist cannot do.

Dee Low's mixtape, The Gallery, is what it is entitled.  Though the mixtape had the same consistent theme, each track had its own interpretation.  Putting lyrics and sound to a different medium such as color and visual form gave me pictures of my own, as if I was in a real art gallery looking at art.  Each track had its own adventure, whether it was  the cops and cowboys from the old west feel or a little chapel with flashing lights in Vegas.  I dig this tape overrall, but if I had to pick, my personal favorites from this tape are "Love Me or Not" ft. Sunni Maria and Quicksmith, "3 Devils" ft. J Dolla and "Pimpalicious."

"Paintbrush flow, I got the right stroke.  A picture worth a thousand words, but yours a million more.  As I paint a beautiful body to this audio, it's coming off the canvas through your stereo." -  Dee Low - "The Art Show"

Download: Dee Low - The Gallery