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The latest EPs, album drops, music videos, and more in Hip-Hop.

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Following his recent announcement, Chris Brown comes through with a new collab with B.o.B titled “Get Down”, set to miss the final cut for his July 3rd release, “Fortune”. The Virginian has refocused his sights on making quality rap music for his fans and critics alike.

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Lupe Fiasco delivers the latest single from his forthcoming Food & Liquor 2: Great American Rap Album called “B-tch Bad.” After revealing the title and artwork a few days ago, many speculated that the Chicago rapper had gone misogynist. They thought wrong. Actually, the song’s lyrics comment on how the B-word can be taken for granted and […]

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Chevy Woods hasn’t let his foot off the gas since he dropped his Gangland mixtape. Today, he drops an ode to our favorite cannibal over Pusha T’s Exodus “23.1.” The still unnamed Taylor Gang EP is on it’s way, but not before Wiz Khalifa’s O.N.I.F.C. drops under Atlantic Records. The EP will feature new music from Wiz, Chevy, […]

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It’s been less than a week since Nas  released the No I.D. and Salaam Remi-produced “Accident Murderers” to much praise. Now, Ryan Leslie gives the track his stamp of approval by contributing a verse of his own. R. Les seems to be very adamant toward MC’ing, rather than the R&B grooves we’ve come to know him for.

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As promised, M.I.A. assembles a power circle of her own on the “Bad Girls (Remix).” The already addictive tune is taken to the next level, now featuring Missy Elliott and Azealia Banks. This is the Sri Lankan artist’s second remix of the track, which included a verse from Rye Rye on the original. Fans can pre-order the remix […]

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NME spoke with Kelis to catch up on what she has been up to lately, but all you really care about is what she thinks about Nas’ album cover. You know, the Life Is Good artwork where the “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” MC is seen suited up and holding a green dress; a not […]

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Iggy Azalea’s forthcoming EP, Glory, is now TBD, but it isn’t stopping her from dropping new music from the project. The Australian rapper, and Wilhelmina model, shares “M.D.M. (Million Dollar Misfits),” featuring her Grand Hustle brethren T.I. and B.o.B.  Tip handles the chorus while Iggy and Bobby Ray trade rhymes over a literally buzzing, uptempo track.

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The supremely talented band out of Chicago, Illinois give us their take on Kanye West’s classic track off of Graduation. They are gearing up to release their new project, TrapHouse Rock very soon. Keep an eye on these guys. If you haven’t caught their big national television debut on Conan, you can check it out […]

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Freddie Gibbs and Madlib’s collaborative and unexpected Thuggin’ EP was just the beginning. Stones Throw Records makes available for our listening pleasure “Shame,” the title track from the duo’s new EP. Gangsta Gibbs drops reasonably compassionate but nonetheless thugged out lyrics aimed towards a one night tryst. Think “Walk of shame.”

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The Alchemist is easily one of the most underrated yet completely and unequivocally revered producers in Hip-Hop. Meanwhile, Roc Marciano manic dedication strictly hard body rhymes makes him a true underground lyrical giant. “The Turning Point” finds Roc Marci smacking menacing bars against a grungy and spooky Alan the Chemist production.

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The Breaking Point EP has been out for a minute, but Emilio Rojas grabs up Maino and Chicago MC Paypa for the remix of “Pu**y & Cologne.” I’m not sure if I need to paint you a picture of what this song is about, but lets just say this song isn’t exactly subtle. Get a […]

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Toronto-born Filipino 18-year-old rapper/singer D-Pryde is drops his second mixtape, Flagship. If you aren’t too familiar with D-Pryde, he’s been dropping freestyles and covers of today’s popular songs for a long time and has garnered over 50,000,000 YouTube views. Standout tracks on this tape include  “Hometown Hero” featuring Bun B, “Mobbin’, Mistress” and “Bottom Dollar.” Hit […]