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EFFISCIENZ sends Fel Sweetenberg 's first video from The Invisible Garden album. The album is entirely produced by DJ Brans . Available VINYL http://tiny.cc/zbi3ex // CD http://tiny.cc/rci3ex // iTunes http://tiny.cc/bfi3ex UGG : http://tiny.cc/ibj3ex hhv : http://tiny.cc/bcj3ex

Reaching Higher PR sends Los Angeles creative @caliobzvr 's new visual, "More Than Music" . The colorful scenes in the short film are directed by Wil Drake of EmptyRoll Productions . The soundtrack comes from his latest album "The Untrained Eye" produced by long time collaborator @ProProspek , while soul singer @SuaveIsHere provides additional harmonies on the chorus.

Kensaye sends his project "Back to School" . This is album features artists Kensaye met when he traveled to Brazil and Argentina a few years back. Tracklist 01. Back to School (feat. Mr Dex) 02:29 02. Going With The Flow (feat. Snoj & Dorsh) 03:17 03. Mina Sensual (feat. Gum, Wackao, Tege & Rafro) 04:13 04. Us Mininu Bom (feat. Fino Du Rap) 04:04 05. In My Neighborhood 01:09 06. Carrot & Baton (feat. Cage Lu & Artcha) 04:03 07. Rostro Original (feat. Aprovechala) 02:37 08. Back to Brazil (co-produced by Pedro Dom) 04:02 09. Warriors (feat. Tio Scooby, Spawn & Kanhanga) 03:51 10. Home (feat. Zilla Sonoro) 03:48 Back to School by Kensaye

Mortier Music sends J-Live 's 10th release and 6th full length album, "Around The Sun" which marks yet another growth spurt for the indie hip hop veteran. Tracklist 01. Around The Sun (Solstice) 02:21 02. Eight Minutes 02:53 03. Walk Like 03:05 04. Top Of The Food Chain feat. Rome Supreme & Ekundayo 03:59 05. Not Listening 03:48 06. Worlds Apart 03:06 07. Hang On Tight feat. Homeboy Sandman 02:58 08. No Doubt 03:55 09. The Fun Razor Remix feat. Boog Brown 04:44 10. Money Matters 04:55 11. City To City feat. Sam London & Tanya Morgan 03:44 12. Equinox 02:37 Around The Sun by J-Live

Audible Doctor ( BBAS ) sends his "remix" of Phantogram 's "Fall In Love" .

German producer, Croup , is ready to step to the forefront with the release of his debut production album, Circles , which features his inner circle of long time collaborators including Supastition , NapsNdreds , Don Cerino , Dan Johns , and more. The full album also comes complete with instrumentals for your listening pleasure.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to DJ Sav One for sending*** Tracklist 01. Shredded Cheese (feat. NapsNdreds) 02:50 02. The Declaration (feat. Supastition) 03:38 03. Banger (feat. Animal Pak) 03:08 04. Ring Rust (feat. Dan Johns) 04:04 05. Last Hours (feat. Don Cerino, NapsNdreds, Praverb) 04:53 06. Dirt Naps (feat. NapsNdreds) 04:09 07. Brands (feat. Animal Pak) 04:09 08. Definition Of A Man (feat. TWC) 03:42 09. War Cry (feat. Dan Johns) 03:15 10. Cry Inside (feat. Animal Pak) 02:58 11. Shredded Cheese (Instrumental) 02:50 12. The Declaration (Instrumental) 03:38 13. Banger (Instrumental) 03:08 1...

Big K.R.I.T. has released the first single off his long awaited sophomore release, Cadillactica . The track is called “MT. Olympus” . Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to GFCNY for sending***

Wandering Worx Music sends the vid by Rapper Big Pooh & Roc C entitled "The Crew" . from the project entitled Trouble In The Neighborhood . Trouble In The Neighborhood is available for digital purchase, via Wandering Worx/Greenstreets , and for full streaming at The DJBooth .

Philadelphia native Ryshon Jones returns with Why You Wanna Be Perfect , the first video release from his latest project Hope Is A Dangerous Thing . The concept behind the song questions the meaning of what exactly "perfect" is, and whether the idea of being perfect is a false reality or not. The inspiration for the track comes from Ryshon's younger sister, who he noticed possessed a higher confidence at a young age than most adults in the world today. The song is produced by Ten Twenty-Six . ***Thanks to Obese@a3chiphop.com for sending***

"Vocabulary Spills" is the lead off release from De La Soul 's "Smell The D.A.I.S.Y." project which features Plug 1 , 2 and 3 performances over sound beds constructed by the late J Dilla . The track is produced by J Dilla and scratches by Audible Doctor and features Consequence . ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

Moteleola , a 21 year old producer from London sends his new joint EP, Symmetry & Shade , with Kentucky emcee, Allen Poe .

Chase Allen digs in the crates and sends his freestyle over Wu Tang 's "Triumph" .

Praverb sends the track entitled "Get Down" by Cane , produced by Statik Selektah .

a3chiphop.com sends the track "Through It All" by Miami, FL emcee J NICS , produced by Nuez .  Stream & Download the track below!!!

 Str8OutDaDen sends the video interview of "3 Lazy Questions " with the Young Guru . He talks about his earliest memories of hip-hop and what he is doing to move the culture forward.

Toronto rapper and Northstarr label head D.O. (short for 'Defy the Odds' ) presents the music video for "Still In It" , his new single from Down Home , D.O. 's new album produced entirely by JUNO Award -winning producer Classified and also featuring Joell Ortiz , Saukrates , Chad Hatcher , Maestro Fresh Wes , Mic Boyd , Spesh K , J-Bru and Jake Boyd . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Diamond Media 360 sends the freestyle track "Fortified Live" by Archie Bang . "Fortified Live" is a trip down memory lane, as the Brooklyn spitter recalls his days "stacking up records, CD's cassettes and soaking up game" from his superiors at Rawkus Records over Hi-Tek classic instrumental.  Stream & Download the track below!!!

Cool FD sends his weekly worldwide live radioshow Independent Coolness , supporting nothing but real and independent Hip Hop music.  Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist 01. Innocent? - Exclusive cool teaser 02. 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - Sucker Free 03. Devine Carama -The Friend Zone (prod. by DJ Well Blended) 04. Yung Mar - Til The Wheels Fall Off Prod. Chris P 05. SilentSomeone - Lab 82 feat. Shaz Illyork, El Da Sensei & Oktober Zero Graffiti NYC 06. Mayhem - I Ain't Lyin' Ft. Craig G (prod by Reckonize Real) 07. Fortunato x Grhymes x Notez x Realistic - The Street (Prod. By Blanxx Of The Lost Info) 08. Byzantine Kings - Hunger 09. Innocent (feat. Ruste Juxx & Sean Price) - Silent Murder (prod by DJ Static) 10. Cane - Get Down (prod. by Statik Selektah) 11. Greenspan - Wine and Cheese feat. Ellis and Rome Cee 12. Nas - Life's a B!tch remix (produced by THEO3) 13. Stryfe - Bucket (prod by ILLingsworth) 14. Pawly Sanchez -...

Swerve (of Swerve & SYG ) sends the track Winning, Still. , inspired by Johnny Depp 's character 'George Jung' in the movie "Blow" . The track is produced by D-Rock .

Mortier Music sends the track "City To City" , the third song revealed from J-Live 's forthcoming album, "Around The Sun" . "City To City" , produced by PJ Katz , features singer song writer Sam London & world renown hip hop duo Tanya Morgan .

HOLLYWOOD, CA ( April 24, 2014 ) – Sisters Meagan Good and La’Myia Good hosted a star-studded party at Cosmo Hollywood’s #WCW Wednesday night hot spot to celebrate the soft launch of their new non-profit foundation “The Greater Good” .  The red carpet event was packed throughout the night and celebrity guests Kyla Pratt , Eric Bellinger , Denver Nuggets Javale McGee and more were spotted in the crowd. Meagan and La’Myia teamed up to bring attention to their new foundation geared toward providing positive programs and assistance to at-risk young girls. Official Monster® DJ Mark Da Spot provided the hottest music all night long while guests partied alongside the celebrity hosts until the wee hours of the morning. #WCW is Hollywood’s newest Wednesday night attraction and with previous hosts the likes of  Rosa Acosta , Malika Haqq , Chantel Jeffries and more. ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

Diamond Media 360 sends the visual "Don't Get Stomped" by Mic Handz feat Fame from the legendary M.O.P. . "Don't Get Stomped" will be released on the upcoming Killin' The Game compilation from T.H.E.M Records . "Don't Get Stomped" • Purchase (iTunes): http://bit.ly/1lK7qkg • Clean for DJs (Free): http://bit.ly/1lKej4Y

Praverb sends the track "Hate" by Wu-Syndicate member Napoleon . "Hate" is the first single from Ring of Power which will drop later this year. Ring of Power will feature Jim Jones , Ghostface Killa , Raekwon , Pusha T and more.

The Brown Bag AllStars sends the track "Karma" by Vancouver's Snak The Ripper . The track is produced by Audible Doctor . Stream the track below!!!

Back with his most accomplished release to date, NC denizen, Elion The Great delivers his latest project (and sixth to date) titled 'The Trailer' via his imprint Lion's Den Music . Production credits on 'The Trailer'  include Apocalypse , Blaze! and UK producer, JL Beatz .  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending***

The Poor Rich Kids sends "Been Official" , off their upcoming project 'Barcabulary' .

FlamesYall sends the new single NoConnery ft. TokyoCigar , from the forthcoming EP 'RaglandTape' (all tracks sample the music of  Lou Ragland ). The EP features Jai , Sus , TokyoCigar , Slum Pritt , Chief Suneye , Big Frizzle , Jeff Spec and Steel .

Orleans, France based producer Cool FD teams up with Portland's own Dray Jr. to deliver a boom bap banger "Go So Hard" . Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Cool FD for sending***

Praverb sends the first single by the legendary Bronx trio and D.I.T.C. affiliates The Legion , taken off their long awaited 'The Lost Tapes' album, available worldwide May 20 (CD/EP/cassette/digital) on Ill Adrenaline Records/Legion Records . "Stereo" is produced by none other than Buckwild of D.I.T.C. ( Jay-Z , 50 Cent , Nas , Jadakiss , Big Pun , AZ , Black Rob , etc.).

California rapper/producer Locksmith presents his personal story of child abuse in the Young Gunz -directed music video for "Hardest Song Ever" . Produced by Locksmith and Mike Blankenship , "Hardest Song Ever" features Leah Tysse and is the first single from Locksmith 's album A Thousand Cuts , which includes guest spots from R.A. The Rugged Man , Jarell Perry , Rebecca Nobel , Fallon , Anesha and Olamide Faison , and production by Nova K. , Braden Blair and Rsonist . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending*** Pre-order A THOUSAND CUTS now on Itunes : http://bit.ly/AThousandCuts

Baltimore, MD emcee Nellz GC sends his highly anticipated mixtape "Cornell University" .  Features from BlizTheTundra and Cash Haz ...Stream & Download below!!! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

CSR Promotions sends the new audio single "Down For The Team" by Floridian rapper YS Ft. Vega . This serves as his second release off his debut Album "Streets Of Rage" set to drop in the early summer. Produced by Jeremiah Rivers of The Natural Born Hit Makers .

Underrated Section presents recording artist, Tyler Keys , new single "I Don't Know About You" featuring Jaae Kash .  Stream & Download the track below!!! ***Thanks to Jaae Kash for sending***

Chi City sends another dope freestyle, this time over TDE 's SchoolBoy Q 's "Yay Yay" . With a melodic bridge that reminds you of Chance the Rapper and a verse that gives you that raw energy.  Stream & Download below!!!

As summer begins to edge its way into position after an incredibly ruthless winter, Florida's Red Eye helps us prepare for the forthcoming heatwave with his latest track "Hemperor's Theme" .  Teaming up with Switzerland's DJ Tray on production, with hook duties courtesy of Lost Boyz ' fame Mr. Cheeks . "Hemperor's Theme" will make an appearance Red Eye 's upcoming mixtape, Fatrick Ewing . ***Thanks to Diamond Media 360 for sending***

Fresh off the release of his latest album Bully Beatdown , DMV native, Mic Lungz is back with a new set of visuals for Dedication [ Floyd Mayweather Salute] , the JUDAH produced track was brought to life by director TK Other Realm . ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending***

The MC Media Group sends the visual "Evil Vibes" by Chicago's Dope Fantasy . Album Download:  http://itsdopefantasy.bandcamp.com/al...

For the 20th anniversary of Illmatic , DMV (SE, DC) emcee Tokyo Cigar decided to highlight Nas as well as the producers that made the album the masterpiece that it was. I gathered up different beats from Primo , Pete Rock , Large Professor , Q-Tip and L.E.S. .  The second part of the tape is Tokyo Cigar remixing Illmatic era Nasir Jones . ***Thanks to Tokyo Cigar for sending*** Tracklist 1. Sega Genesis ( produced by Tokyo Cigar ) 00:51 2. Inhale Deep ( produced by DJ Premier ) 03:33 3. 365 days featuring Tone Blunt ( Produced by L.E.S. ) 03:25 4. Burning Dollars to Light my Stove ( Produced by Pete Rock ) 03:06 5. Giving Me grace ( Produced by Large Professor ) 03:09 6. Never Talking to Snakes ( Produced by DJ Premier ) 01:52 7. Stay Civilized, Time Flies ( Produced by Q-Tip ) 04:12 8. Shine a light ( produced by Large Professor ) 01:57 9. Nothing Less ( Produced by DJ Premier ) 03:39 10. Deep like the shining ( Produced by Large profes...

Brooklyn veteran spit kicker Shabaam Sahdeeq has returned with his fifth studio album, Keepers Of The Lost Art . The album includes guest features from the likes of Tragedy Khadafi , REKS , El Gant , Wais P , Sha Stimuli , Skyzoo , F.T. , Mic Handz , General DV ( DV Alias Khrist ), Spit Gemz , and Bekay among others.  Stream the album below!!! ***Thanks to Diamond Media 360 for sending***

German super-producer and engineer, Croup , releases the first single from his forthcoming production album, "Circles" . The single entitled "The Declaration" features veteran emcee, Supastition . Croup 's solo project "Circles" is scheduled to be released on April 29, 2014 . ***Thanks to DJ Sav One for sending***

The Procussions musical family has just added a member! If you're into a wide range of musical styles/genres- you may enjoy their friend MacKenzie 's music- Soul , Rock , R&B , Funk .  Stream & Download the track below!!! ****Thanks to The Procussions for sending***

Limelight Music MGMT sends the Dark Horse Remix by DMV artist JDVBBS .

Cristion D'or - The Worst from Gtown on Vimeo . Cristion D’or continues to heat up the web with creative releases, this time he remixes Jhene Aiko ’s video The Worst . Directed by Gtown ...Enjoy!!! ***Thanks to Draftpickz Records for sending*** AUDIO: https://soundcloud.com/cristiondior

Miami artist and ArtKlub member Darkside BayBay drops the visual for "Blue Skies" . ***Thanks to RahThePrez for sending*** The visual was shot by RaImage ( @RaImage )

Michigan made, now Maui Emcee, Thesis43 jumps on Apollo Brown 's "The Answer" . ***Thanks to Thesis43 for sending*** Thesis43 & Apollo Brown - The Answer (Remix) by Thesis43

Memphis, TN emcee FreeSol drops the track M.G.O.T. (Money Grows on Trees) . ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

J.Christ is back with his new project "Sport Of Kings" . Featuring Production By: Harry Fraud , Twizzy Twade , Trak Bullyz , Track Bangas & Christ Himself . Guest Appearances By : Sen City , Mr. Aay and more.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

Chase Allen sends us a #Freestyle4Practice over Rick Ross 's "Devil Is A Lie" . Purchase #DARK NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes and GooglePlay

Li'Mari' ( Echoing Soundz ) sends the vid "Soul of a Hustler" by Illadelph emcee Spade-O . From the mixtape entitled "Unchained" : http://www.datpiff.com/Spade-O-Unchained-mixtape.572892.html

iStillLoveHER sends the visual "Supreme" by Bay Area legends Zion I . From the EP called "Masters Of Ceremony" . The Masters of Ceremony EP available on iTunes : http://bit.ly/1dKvv5S

Swerve & SYG sends their new single titled "Everybody Knows (Everything)" , produced by Rav.P , and inspired by Banksy 's new street art which is the artwork for this single.

Last week, Ambrosia For Heads (website) posted producer Apollo Brown 's "Cigarette Burns" instrumental EP and mentioned that if anyone spit to any of the beats they'd be interested in hearing the result. So Mass rhyme slayer, Revalation , took them up on that and dissected major labels robbing artists & people over supporting artists pushed by the machine.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Revalation (EMS) for sending***

After releasing his newest album, The Orchid Days , L'Orange is giving away the new single Mind vs. Matter feat. Homeboy Sandman . ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending***

In promotion of Coalmine Records ten year anniversary compilation album Unearthed , which is set for a May 13th, 2014 release date, the Brooklyn-based indie is pleased to present the project’s lead single “Get Down,” featuring Pharoahe Monch . The track is produced by Australia’s Award Winning M-Phazes , and features scratches courtesy of DJ Revolution of The World Famous Wake Up Show . ***Thanks to Coalmine Records for sending***

Cool FD sends his weekly worldwide live radioshow, supporting nothing but real and independent hiphop music.  Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist 01. Nas - Represent (Happy 20th birthday Illmatic !!!!!) 02. Chase Allen - The Cure Freestyle 03. Grimace Love - Burnt Bread (prod. Lancecape) 04. Aaron Cohen - Anyways (prod. by Yuri Beats) 05. Dray Jr - What Do I Do (This is How It's Done) 06. Yung Mar - Til The Wheels Fall Off (Prod. Chris P) 07. Papoose - Current Events (prod. by DJ Premier) 08. Innocent? (feat. Ruste Juxx & Sean Price) - Silent Murder (prod.by DJ Static) 09. Fortunato x Grhymes x Notez x Realistic - The Street (Prod. By Blanxx Of The Lost Info) 10. Broadway Barrett - In My Blood 11. Devine Carama - Lazarus Of Bethany f. JK-47 12. D.I.T.C. - We All (Alchemist Remix) 13. Smoovth - Midnight 14. Macabeats x Slum Pritt x Mitch L Hennessy - The 6th Sense (prod by Cool FD, cuts by Dj Grazzhoppa) 15. Don Streat - Colors remix (feat. Mayhem of E...

Cee of The Movement Fam sends the official music video for "It Ain't Over" ft. Hezekiah , the second single from Cee 's iTunes chart topping debut album "This Is All I Know" . Buy the album now! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/thi...

Diamond Media 360 sends the vid Silent Murder by Innocent? featuring Ruste Juxx & Sean Price .  Directed by Donald Robinson Cole III • Produced by DJ Static MP3 Download (Free): http://bit.ly/1pe6ESm

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the mixtape from Lil Cease & Mafia Dons called "Riding For The King" .  Stream & Download the mixtape below!!! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the track Close One by Terry Sky ft. Gunplay ( MMG ) & Taj Mahal .  Stream & Download below!!!

Diamond Media 360 sends the mixtape 31 Days by Eskeerdo hosted by Don Cannon . Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

GAME RESURRECTED sends the track "It's All Love" by DJABSOLUT featuring SHEEK LOUCH , RAEKWON , NATHANIEL & UNCLE MURDA . 

LOS ANGELES – April 16, 2014 – For the first time ever, the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be broadcast live, as AXS TV –the premier destination for live music events—gives viewers a front row seat to one of the most popular music festivals in the United States. AXS TV will offer incomparable access while broadcasting over 20 hours of live coverage, from Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20 , airing each evening at 9pE/6pP . Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, the three-day cultural phenomenon boasts an eclectic blend of mainstream acts, underground favorites, up-and-comers and icons, spanning a wide array of genres from indie and rap, to metal and punk, and everything in between. Featured in Friday’s live coverage is an explosive lineup that includes Ellie Goulding , Grouplove , Bastille , AFI , Neko Case , Broken Bells , Chromeo , Kate Nash , HAIM , ZZ Ward and Bryan Ferry . Friday’s coverage re-airs on Sat., April 1...

MAC Media sends the DJ Premier 's "Bars in the Booth" ... Session 2 features Dres of the legendary Black Sheep . Check the Site: http://premierwuzhere.com Check the Shop: http://shop.premierwuzhere.com

Lethal lyricist Anthony Cruz was inspired by the Blood Moon that he decided to vibe off the miraculous sighting and record a verse over Statik Seletekah 's "On The Marquee" instrumental. ***Thanks to Praverb for sending***

"Step Ya Bars Up" is the James Romero produced single featured on Relself 's upcoming project entitled "Eve Of Success" .  Stream & Download below!!!  ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***

Str8OutDaDen podcast is back with another incredible episode. This time around they have a repeat offender on the show, as SoCal emcee DiV.W sits down in Da Den to talk about his progression in the past year. They talk about his upcoming project Suburban Accents , his #MiddleOfMade tour, the current state of hip-hop and more. Oh and yeah #VinylConversations is back! I think we are sticking with that name. DiV picks 3 records from the crate, told stories and then dropped a freestyle over The Black Flames "Are You My Woman?" (from Less Than Zero ).

Mortier Music artist, Rome Supreme , steps onto the scene with a new free download with the track "Take You Higher" , produced by Illastrate , is an homage to all things cannabis. ***Thanks to Mortier Music for sending***