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Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents the Gimante Nichols -directed video for "Bad Guy" , the self-produced first single from his forthcoming album Ballads Of A Massacre . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending*** To add to your playlist click to download the "Bad Guy" 320kb radio/dirty mp3s

The female rap group sensation PTAF ( Pretty Taking All Fades ) today released their official new video for the nationwide hit single “Boss Ass Bitch.” The colorful trio – made up of Kandii , K-Duce , and Alizè , showcase their lyrical talents and charismatic personalities in the hot new video, directed by Lil Chris , Son of the renown Producer/Director Chris Robinson .  Watch & Enjoy!!! ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***  Download Now! http://smarturl.it/ptafboss

Superfly Ky sends his new single, "Everything Else" off his forthcoming project, Time Will Tell .  The track is produced by mjNichols .

Stereo Assault sends the track Dope by Jockey Blaze , from the latest project OFB: Volume Blanco .  Stream the track below!!!

AshesAndDrinks.Com sends the track Moment Of Clarity by Poor Rich Kids , from the upcoming project Barcabulary .  Stream & Download the track below!!!

Again with a "MonkeyFood Monday" exclusive, Chase Allen takes Drake 's newest hit "Trophies" and makes it his own...Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Chase Allen for sending***

iStillLoveHER sends Hip hop album from UK emcee Verbal Skillz. Production comes from heavyweight producer Dj Stix . The album features the massive song 'Mankind' ft US legend Masta Ace and 'Characters' ft UK rapper Emceekilla from Caxton Press . Video : " Mankind ft Masta Ace " : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JXQiT7E1U Tracklist 1. Beginning 01:43 2. Battle Skit 02:56 3. Mankind ft Masta Ace 04:29 4. The Town 05:07 5. Venomous 02:11 6. Who Cares?? 04:53 7. Characters ft Emceekilla 02:49 8. Interlude 00:19 9. The Guillotine 03:48 10. 2 Elements 00:48 11. Uncle Stixino 03:08 12. GR££D 04:42 13. Lacking Minerals (remix) 04:59 14. Voodoo Girl 04:06 15. Dark Days Long Nights (rework) 04:54 16. Shoutro 03:37 The Guillotine Album by Verbal Skillz

Dopeshit Records & WannaBattle Records present the new video "Best Around" by Main Flow (of MOOD ), in collaboration with singer Justin Werner . The track is a first taste off the upcoming album "The Cincinnati Kid" , which will also be released via Dopeshit Records & WannaBattle Records and features Donte / Esoteric / J. Sands / Copywrite / Reks / King Magnetic / Black Silver / Mc Complex / Vokab Company and more.

 Effiscienz Recordz sends the visual of Fel Sweetenberg 's The Invisible Garden - Snippet (mixed by DJ DJAZ ).  Available April 21, 2014 . DIGITAL http://tiny.cc/dyz9cx // CD http://tiny.cc/ahw9cx // VINYL http://tiny.cc/piw9cx

The talented DMV artist CitizenXVII ( @CitizenXVII ) is back with another hit, "Come See Me" . This is the latest single from his mixtape "Heir 2 The Torch" . ***Thanks to DMVLIFE for sending***

Mz On Point sends the XIV Diamond Awards WRNR by Bigga Rankin . The official Diamond Awards mixtape celebrates the artists whom have dedicated their time into making quality music and are not afraid to invest in the furtherment of their career. Hosted by Bigga Rankin himself, Cool Running DJs president DJ Winn , and Poe Boy Music Group 's DJ SmokeyBear .  Stream & Download below!!! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

DatPiff & DOPEHOOD sends the new mixtape from Waka Flocka entitled "Re-Up" . Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

After Platinum presents Pt 2 of "Zero Gravity" from Baltimore, MD emcee King Los . Features include Devin Cruise , Lola Monroe , Jeremih , Kid Ink , Royce Da 5'9 & more! ***Thanks to DatPiff & DOPEHOOD for sending*** Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Brennan Robinson sends the latest single from Pedro Fresco 's upcoming project, "No Concept" set to drop on April 3rd .  Stream the track below!!!

TVMG sends the visual "Fxck Molly" by Atlanta by way of New Orleans emcee J.Reu . "No Gimmicks" is the next album from J.Reu dropping sometime in summer. J.Reu 's official website iamjreu.com will be live this coming April.

After Marlon's ( Jay Dillinger ) debut to the world on MTV he hasn't stop making moves. Here is a new song from the upcoming Black Gatsby Album . #YungAndWavy ***Thanks to Jay Dillinger for sending the YouTube stream***

Papa Reu has sold of over 200,000 albums independently on his own label, Reu Muzik and has collaborated with Juvenile and Cash Money . This track was co produced with J Hot and it blends the Caribbean vibes of the islander and Elephant Man and the legendary Texas emcee Bun B .  Stream the track below and enjoy!!! ***Thanks to East Coast Digital Radio for sending***

DillanPonders remixes ScHoolboy Q 's single, "What They Want" . *** Thanks to Bless The Bread | OnSMASH for sending***

GFNYC sends the song 3DIDDYS ft. Kris Kasanova & Smoke DZA , the first leak from the upcoming collaborative EP from Nakim and Justin Rose , BLKROSES . NAKIM - 3DIDDYS (Prod. By Justin Rose)

"Go Go Go" is the title track off Daforce 's upcoming EP, planned to be released this summer. The project will feature alot of special guests, who are yet to be announced. Following the EP will be the "Big League" mixtape, so stay tuned to not miss any of those upcoming bangers.  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***

Mighty Records sends their debut album, APOLLO by Toronto collective Labstract . The group's sound combines rap with indie-rock melodies over spacey synths and old soul samples backed by hip hop drums.

German emcee Kaos Steve sends his visual "I'm Not The One" . The beat is produced by SimplySound . Download this song for free: http://soundcloud.com/kaos-92/im-not-the-one

The past two weeks have been eventful for prodigious East Atlanta artist/songwriter/producer Raury . Revealing his debut single God's Whisper on Billboard , Raury has been acclaimed by The Line Of Best Fit , Yours Truly , Vibe and Pigeons & Planes and more for his spellbinding debut. Premiering on Noisey , Atlanta based filmmaker Andrew Donoho and Love Renaissance have joined forces to create an eye catching video for track, shining a light into the life of Raury . ***Thanks to GFCNY for sending***

Australian based Canvas Sounds sends the track 'We've Got Love' by Calan Mai . Taken off Calan Mai 's upcoming debut EP 'Days On The Rock Face' due for release July, 2014 .

Diamond Media 360 sends the track "Dancin on the D" by Lil Freckles . Lil Freckles is the alter-ego of Emma , who got her music into the right hands while working as a production assistant on the set of 'GIRLS' . Frecks' also recaps each episode on her Instagram and has a mixtape titled Plan B set to drop shortly. She’ll also be involved with some of the writing on Season 4.  Stream & Download below!!!

Monte SS , an up and coming hip hop artist coming out of Detroit, drops his album entitled "The Crisis" .  Stream & Purchase below!!! Enjoy!!! ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***

Mulatto Patriot sends the track he produced entitled "Stop On By" ft. Primeridian , Neak & NidaNasheeda . “Stop On By” is the 1st single to promo Race of Primeridian’s new EP “Baked Goods” Coming Soon.

Below System sends the new track and free download by Pawz One - ''Don't Believe It'' featuring SK & Corbin Jackson . Produced by Diioia . Stream below & Download!!!

TOPE recently took his first trip to Austin, Texas for SXSW playing 5 showcases as an unofficial performer. V1CREATIVE 's Kevin Hasenkopf , director of TOPE 's Church Girls video, was along for the ride and captured TOPE performing 'Life Of The Party" produced by Stewart Villain , from his 2012 album UNTIL THE NEXT TIME WE MEET . Check out the video below + a recap of TOPE , Nipsey Hussle , Dom Kennedy , Dizzy Wright , and more at SXSW 2014 by Kevin Hasenkopf of V1 CREATIVE . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending*** WATCH-> TOPE - LIFE OF THE PARTY (Live at SXSW) WATCH-> V1 CREATIVE SXSW 2014 RECAP ICYMIY-> TxE - PTTLN (Directed by KNWPO)

Connecticut native & emcee Rook sends his newest visual "S'MORES" and his new mixtape "Frame of Mine: Part II" hosted by DJ Menace .

PrimeTime Media & Entertainment sends the track "Tonight" by Alexander Dreamer .

Salt Lake City, UT emcee Atheist sends his project entitled Topanga . This talented emcee has done shows with artists like The Pharcyde , Talib Kweli , Mobb Deep , K.Flay , Blueprint , Mega Ran , Fresh Kils , Turquoise Jeep , Z-Man , Binary Star , Medusa , Myka 9 , Mickey Avalon and more.  Stream & Purchase below!!!  Enjoy the #FRESHNESS!!! Topanga by Atheist

Diamond Media 360 sends the debut leak off Beast Academy • June 10th, 2014 .

YC The Cynic sends his new single, a remix to a record off of the album, "GNK" . Featuring Homeboy Sandman . Produced by Frank Drake . Artwork by Ivan Merlin .

StereoAssault.com sends the EP Black Poet by St. Louis, MO artist J'Demul . The project producers include C4 , Jordeaux , $ivrem , Canis Major , and C4 . The 5-track EP set ups for his official album release coming later this year in the fall with a promo tour. Checkout the visual: J'Demul - 1995 From Now : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZtptFYo4AM

After a brief hiatus from releasing new material, the Washington, DC based rapper Redhead sends his new video for his single "Too Much" from his upcoming Exxxactly EP through Super Femina Entertainment .  Download this song at http://www.redheadpg.com

Doxside Music Group sends the visual "Respect The Architect" by Blueprint . Pre-order "Respect the Architect" http://bit.ly/1fDfNsy . http://twitter.com/printmatic | http://facebook.com/printmatic

Makebelieve Records and IMF are pleased to present 90 NOW , the new album by talented young emcee & producer A.Y.E. . The album is a truly authentic tribute to the beats, style, slang and aura of 90's hip hop.  Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist 1. Intro 01:20 2. Keep It Real 03:20 3. Get Down feat. Teekay & I.P. 04:04 4. Put It On 03:51 5. LAB (Life's a Bitch) feat. Halfcut, Chale & MAXJULLIAN 05:50 6. Represent feat. Ayoo Angie 03:04 7. In The Ghetto 03:49 8. Shooby Do feat. Jazzlib Collective 04:53 9. 1OVE (One Love) 03:44 10. Times (NY) 02:47 11. Rec It feat. Dustin Def 03:17 90 NOW by A.Y.E.

Mortier Music sends the J-Live track "Not Listening" , produced by Korede . From the forthcoming album, J-Live "Around The Sun" April 29, 2014 .

B.o.B continues to put in WORK! Check out his latest self-produced track "Get It" . ***Thanks to TJsDJs for sending***

Die Regardless serves as the first official release from Mpulse 's new album, "Be Incredible" , which is dropping in June . The track features Rockboy K9 . ***Thanks to A. Maxfield for sending***

CSR Promotions sends the track "Booty Talk" by EMAC MONEY ft. YMCMB artist TYGA . Off the highly anticipated "Trapulus 1.1" mixtape.

After giving us audio and visuals last week for ‘Hold On’ and the Yo Gotti -asissted ‘Don’t Worry ‘Bout It’ , 50 Cent shows no signs of slowing down as he kicks off this week with the release of a fresh new video titled ‘Pilot’ . The dope cut is the latest offering from Curtis Jackson as part of his plans to release a new track every week up until May 20th . Download now! http://smarturl.it/50_iTunes

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the visual "No Days Off" by TAJ MAHAL ft. DROOP POP ( COKEBOYS ) & ANDRE WRITER . Produced by SM TRACKS of the BEAT MECHANICS

CSR Promotions sends the mixtape "Riding High 18" by DJ Klarc Shepard . The mixtape is hosted by one of the hottest artist at the moment Rich Homie Quan .

Norfolk's J. Gardna is at it again! New REMIX to R. Kelly 's hit, "Cookie" .   ***Thanks to Phire Music for sending***

LisaDavisMusic sends the new EP "Cruel Winter" from recording artist Chi City that features 11 original records with features from Marcus Moody , EndoWy , MeetSims and Michael Harris .  Stream the EP below!!!

Jus Daze sends his latest track "I Miss..." , produced by J57 . Stream & Download below!!!

Jay Electronica emerges from his slumber and jumps on the Drake instrumental with some Jay Z assistance.  Stream & Download the track below!!!

Mello Music Group sends the visual "The End" by L'Orange ft. Billy Woods . From the album "The Orchid Days"  Directed by Jay Brown ; VFX Paul Mihailoff  Mp3: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the... Vinyl: http://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collec... CD Digipak: http://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collec...

Baltimore, MD emcee Wordsmith sends the 3rd Promo Clip to "Apt. 507" EP slated for November 2014 ! These scene setting visuals give a small glimpse into the world that will make up the Apt. 507 Short Film !

  Today’s Topic: “Work-For-Hire” Agreements   According to the United States Copyright Act [17 USC Sec. 102] , an author enjoys copyright protection as soon as he/she “fixes” his/her original work in a “tangible medium of expression” (for example by writing it down or recording it). The same principle applies, however, for independent contractors (artists, back-up musicians, back-up vocalists, etc.) who are hired to contribute to larger productions. What does that mean? Well, artists, that means that even though you pay the back-up singers on your tracks, or the graphic designers, video editors, and web developers to help package your branding tools, each contributor continues to have ownership in whatever original work they’ve created. Just because you’ve paid for a service does not mean that you own the product or the money you make from it (what we lawyers call “results and proceeds” )! We imagine at this point that you’ve probably become concerned about how yo

Aftermath 's latest signee Jon Connor releases a new surprise mixtape "The Late Registration of a College Dropout Who Had A Dark Twisted Fantasy of 808s and Heartbreak" alongside DJ Drama .  Stream & Download the mixtape below!!! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Diamond Media 360 sends the teack Hustle Till I'm Ballin by North Carolina emcee Fluent and the track features Left Coast spitta Nipsey Hussle , the track is produced by J. Cardim (who's producing credits include Lil Wayne , Ludacris and Talib Kweli ). 

Wane Enterprises CEO and New York artist Bruse Wane presents "Return Of The Spitters (RMX)" , the new single from The Dark Knight Album .. The Day The Earth Stood Still . Produced by Al Walton Jr. , "Spitters" features guest verses from Keith Murray as well as Fam-Illy , an artist on his Wane Enterprises roster. ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

SmCity Music sends the 3rd installment of The Indie Life: Concert Series at SXSW brought out 5,000+ fans last friday with headliners Twista , Statik Selektah and Charli Baltimore sharing the stage with newcomers like SmCity , Chi City & Allia .

Diamond Media 360 sends the visual "Eeze Out" by E-Prosounds , the third video from "The Divine Mind" .  The video is directed by Will Lucas . STREAM/DOWNLOAD:   The Divine Mind - SoundCloud • Bandcamp • AudioMack

SOHH PR sends "Selah" the new single from indie hip-hop artist James Gardin (fka PHILTHY from that Blat Pack! Crew ). It's the lead track from his upcoming EP "Moleskines & Pocketsquares" featuring beat productions from Trebles and Blues .

Toronto emcee J. Browning sends his project “A.N.D.I.S.” , a rhythm driven journey combining hope, motivation and the drive to be successful. Entirely produced J.Browning . Tracklist 1. A.N.D.I.S. (Intro) (Prod. By J.Browning) 01:54 2. A Tear To A Smile (Prod. By J.Browning) 02:46  3. Lion Hearted (Prod. By J.Browning) 03:32 4. A World So Cold (Prod. By J.Browning) 03:43 5. From The Bottom To The Top (Prod. By J.Browning) 03:52 6. Let's Do It Again (Prod. By J.Browning) 02:41 7. DAMN Feat. Smit Deuce (Prod. By J.Browning) 03:19 8. Connected Feat. Kage (Prod. By J.Browning) 05:22 9. Black Shades Feat. Vinny Blaq (Prod. By J.Browning) 03:20 10. Runaway (Prod. By J.Browning) 02:25 11. I Think I Love You More (Prod. By J.Browning) 02:41 12. Make My Name (Interlude) 01:12 13. Make My Name (Prod. By J.Browning) 04:48 A.N.D.I.S. by JBrowning

In celebration of AWKWORD ‘s history-making first-ever 100% for-charity global Hip Hop album World View , the activist rapper and project sponsor DJBooth release a brand-new, 19-track FREE Bonus Disc . The 86-minute album takes listeners across four continents and 11 countries, with contributions from the likes of Harry Fraud , Jadakiss , Joell Ortiz , Sean Price , Slug of Atmosphere , The Kid Daytona , Rickie Jacobs , MarQ Spekt , AWOL One , Josh Martinez , SHIRT , The Incomparable Shakespeare , Vast Aire , Poison Pen and more.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to AWKWORD for sending***

Like a rare comet..here comes a track from Jay Electronica entitled "better in tune w the infinite" featuring LaTonya Givens ...Stream & Download the track below!!!

GFCNY sends the EP by Mara Hruby entitled Archaic Rapture (EP).

WFS Communications sends the visual of Island Records/Republic Records artist Angel Haze performing an acoustic version of her powerful and inspirational track "Battle Cry" . 'Battle Cry' is available to download on iTunes : http://po.st/f1gCEm

"Glory Days" , the 1st track off Union Blak 's album entitled "Union Blak Friday" . ***Thanks to EFFISCIENZ for sending*** Available NOW on iTunes http://tiny.cc/5ubscx // bandcamp http://tiny.cc/zvbscx

Detroit producer Apollo Brown brings in the dramatic late night ride remix for Chicago emcee (and Ugly Heroes brethren) Verbal Kent . The track, "Underrated?" , is off Verbal Kent 's new album "Sound of the Weapon." Originally this remix appeared exlucusively on the 日本語/Japanese edition of the album.  Stream the track below and enjoy!!! ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending***

Unreleased gem from 1994 taken off the Frankenstein CD/digital compilation "The Science of Sound" and the vinyl/digital EP Frankenstein & AZ ( Delphi Oracle ) "The Ill Laboratory" . ***Thanks to ILL ADRENALINE RECORDS for sending*** "The Science of Sound" CD and "The Ill Laboratory" vinyl EP: www.illadrenalinerecords.com