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The second week of May means the summer months are creeping closer, and we all know nice weather usually brings about some quality rap records (at least a few). As such, Hip-Hop Wired’s “Beatmakers“ series is back with a new round of names behind the music that you should know.

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Ask anyone from California’s Bay Area who they’re rooting for, and they’ll undoubtedly reply IamSu!. A week in advance of releasing his debut album, Sincerely Yours, due in stores on May 13, and some days prior to the inevitable leak, the HBK Gang rapper decided to stream the project.

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If that uptempo Bay Area energy is what you seek, we suggest that you stream IamSu!’s new single “What You About,” featuring Wiz Khalifa and Berner.  The cut appears on the HBK Gang rapper’s upcoming debut album, Sincerely Yours, due out May 13.

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In can be argued that R&B got even more stale than Hip-Hop has in recent years. The game is seeing a healthy renaissance thanks to the acts like August Alsina, Tinashe and Jhené Aiko, a family quartet by the name of the Jazmin Sisters are helping to restore that good ‘ol feeling as well.

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Iamsu! is re-exposing Hip-Hop fans to the Bay Area lifestyle one release at a time. Today, the rapper returns with an official visual for his Sincerely Yours single “Only That Real,” featuring 2 Chainz and Sage The Gemini.

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The line between independent up and comers and established artists is very blurred in that it’s far from unusual to see both sides collaborate. That’s why it’s possible for a rapper like Iamsu! to connect with 50 Cent on “Show You.”

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To say that there’s a natural bias towards Los Angeles when discussing California’s contributions to Hip-Hop is unfair to a city that’s churned out a fair share of classic albums, but their Bay Area counterparts unquestionably receive an unfair shake in the conversation. For example, Compton native YG’s critically acclaimed debut, My Krazy Life (and DJ Mustard’s sound overall), […]

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Sage The Gemini’s self-produced singles “Gas Pedal” and “Red Nose” caused a stir last year and propelled him into a nationwide spotlight. This came to a head on Tuesday, March 25, when he released his debut album, Remember Me, which he promoted last night on Late Show with David Letterman.

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The West Coast houses a list of talented artists who are one hit record or great project away from becoming nationally know. IamSu! of HBK Gang tried his hand at the latter on a new EP called Camo.

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The West Coast flourished last year, and it looks like that’ll continue in 2014. A front runner in this collective up rising rappers, Iamsu!, brings that club friendly sound on his new track “Only That Real,” featuring 2 Chainz and Sage The Gemini.

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We told you than Young Thug’s “Stoner” was a current favorite below the Mason-Dixon, but it looks like it’s finally making rounds across the states. Following the remix featuring Wale, we receive another from rising Bay Area rapper Iamsu!.

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It looks like the West Coast is feeling YG and Drake’s “Who Do You Love.” Following a freestyle by The Game, we receive another from younger Bay Area native Iamsu!.