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A-Side Worldwide sends the 2014KT [Year Of Change Mix] by Detroit producer 14KT . The mix includes original production and remixes featuring Phantogram , Mizan , Masta Ace and the eMC crew , Jamall Bufford (Buff1) , Jaded Incorporated ( 14KT & Mayer Hawthorne ), and others. Stream the mix below!!!

JSWISS sends his new laid back cut produced by No9to5 Music producer AltAir and will appear on his upcoming EP ALLCAPSNOSPACES , dropping January 13 via Soulspazm Record s.  Stream the track below!!! ALLCAPSNOSPACES:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/allcapsnospaces/id947589320

The Keep ( Phraze & Jayroctomologist ) drops on the masses the track "Entitlements" .

Detroit continues to make its presence in the rap game. Wrapping up 2014 KiD TeF sends "FVCK MACHINE" As premiered on Youheardthatnew.com ,a sadomasochistic chant produced by Shawn Azzarelli with assistance from MMA fighter Tomahawk on the hook.

Baltimore, MD artist Dolo Moretti sends his latest project Pro Dolo . Tracklist 1. Gonzo (Prod. by DviousMinds) 02:03 2. Remember (Prod. By Jehf Slaps) 03:28 3. Radio (Prod. By Nate Rhoads) 03:04 4. Live B4 I Die Feat. ShaMe Ave. (Prod. By SEZ) 02:21 5. VIP (Prod. By KM) 04:12 6. Sayonara (Prod. By K Henkka) 02:22 7. I'm Just Sayin' (Prod. by ShaMe Ave) 03:06 8. Take A Puff feat. ShaMe Ave. (Prod. by K Henkka) 03:33 9. Dolla (Prod. By SEZ) 02:58 10. No Other Options (Prod. By ShaMe Ave.) 03:57 11. Faded (Prod. By Ben Rushan) 02:54 12. For Myself (Prod. By Ben Rushan) 03:17 Pro Dolo by Dolo Moretti

R.A.R.E. Nation sends the first official video from Palermo Stone 's September release, The 2nd Coming , the Clyde Strokes -produced "Real Life" , the Pittsburgh native provides a glimpse of each side of his life, including footage from his recent inaugural trip to A3C . The video, filmed by Beyond Dreams Productions and co-directed by Dave Newbury and Palermo Stone himself. Stream & Buy :: https://soundcloud.com/palermostone/s...

Calgary (Canada) acclaimed hip hop duo Dragon Fli Empire are pleased to release the music video for "Supreme" , from their latest album "Mission Statement" . With impressive effects courtesy of director Levente Kovacs ( LK Visuals ), the video creatively interprets the pounding, soulful production from Metacosm ( DJ Cosm and Metawon ) as well as Teekay 's smooth, poetic metaphors. ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** DOWNLOAD: http://makebelievehiphop.bandcamp.com...

Fresh off of delivering the free promo EP, Before I Replace You , Ardamus drops the first half of his album series entitled, "I Can't Replace Me, Pt. 1: Improve" . The project features production from Pig Pen , Oddisee , Engineer , Nick Tha 1da , Vintage , Kiza Beats , and Soulful! . Featuring guest appearances from Open Mike Eagle , Kokayi , Alison Carney , RNL , Seez Mics , and Lady Maroo . ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** Tracklist 1. I Wish You Would [prod. by Pig Pen] 02:43 2. If Only I Gave Ah feat. Open Mike Eagle [prod. by Oddisee] 03:34 3. Closed Circle feat. Alison Carney [prod. by Engineer] 03:35 4. Incentive feat. RNL [prod. by Nick Tha 1da] 03:16 5. Nancy Botwin [prod. by Vintage] 02:32 6. Help(h)er feat. Lady Maroo and Seez Mics [prod. by Kiza Beats] 04:27 7. At Least I Got Laid [prod. by Soulful!] 03:38 I Can't Replace Me Part 1 Improve by Ardamus

Kris Goulart who represents Toronto rapper/producer David Versis sends the track KillThe Lights . David Versis ' most recent credits include Yo Gotti & T.I. - King Sh*t , and Wiz Khalifa - The Sleaze .  Stream & Download below!!!

Philly emcee Coin$ drops off a new freestyle over local artist Quilly 's regional hit "Real One" !  Stream the track below and enjoy!!!

O utstanding Media sends the track "20 Years Old" by Jehuniko , the 4th single from his upcoming album "Bittersweet, Part 1" which hits iTunes January 9th. This song discusses domestic violence awareness & more. Stream the track below!!!

J57 put his more experimental spin on DJ JS-1 's original collaboration with Murs and Fashawn , which includes a vocal hook, courtesy of Akie Bermiss . ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

While on their US tour this past summer, Koncept and J57 shot a video in Minneapolis for the song they were featured on, off of Deejay Element 's free EP "Reality Kings & Reason" . ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

Baltimore, MD artist Wordsmith sends the visual Coco in December , Produced by JS aka the Best . Directed by Wordsmith & Dan the Man

Detroit deejay/producers Dez and Butter present the Dr. Zodiak-directed music video for “Heavy Hittaz”, featuring Kurupt & Boldy James. “Heavy Hittaz” is the new single from A Piece Of The Action, Dez & Butter’s new album out now featuring Kool G. Rap, Elzhi, Pacewon, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Kokane, Fuzz Scoota, BO$$ and Big Rube. The “Heavy Hittaz” video follows the previous clip for “Legends In The Game” featuring Hell Rell and Wesley Valentine (watch). “Kurupt is one of the most humblest veterans I ever met,” says Butter. “He sent the verse back, I let Boldy hear it and it was on. I’ve been knowing Boldy for years, so it was automatic. Kurupt told me he would be in Detroit, so we all met up in downtown Detroit to shoot the video. We got kicked out of the hotel where we were shooting the video, but finished shooting at Saint Andrew’s Hall. The Homies Trick Trick and MC Lee from Detroit’s Most Wanted showed up.” Butter has also confirmed a full-length collaboration betwe...

DMVLIFE.com sends DMV LIFE Mixtape Vol. 2 , it features some of the top artists in the DMV.   Hosted by Mr. Peter Parker and mixed by DJ Dirty Yella the mixtape includes music from Wale , Logic , Fat Trel , Shy Glizzy , Young Moe , David Correy , and many more! Stream & Download below!!! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends Mac And Cheese The Appetizer EP by French Montana x Harry Fraud .  Stream & Download the EP below!!! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Austin Maxfield sends Mpulse 's new song titled "Open Pages" . Stream & Download the track below!!!

BK Brasco is one of Timbaland 's artists who has been featured in The Source and a ton of other hip-hop publications recently. He released this song off his album 18th Floor earlier this year, but then re-released it with a new chorus (featuring Kinetics ) in November as part of a special edition 4-song compilation album that was sold in Century 21 stores to raise money for the Tuesday's Children charity. That compilation featured music from Timbaland , 50 Cent and the new version of "No Reservation" . ***Thanks to Kinetics for sending***

EKL Pro and Influit Media presents ‘Arsynik’ by Goodman Brown , the first music video off the newest EKL compilation album EKLephantz Volume 2 . Download EKLephantz Vol. 2 here: https://equalityknowledgelight.bandcamp.com/album/eklelephantz-vol-2

Westchester, New York-bred, Savannah, Georgia-based emcee Miggs presents the KNife -directed music video for “Illest Illustrator” , the new Chandelier -produced single from his new solo debut album Son Of A Gun on Savannah-based label Dope Sandwich Productions . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Just in time for the holidays, rap veterans Sivion , Sareem Poems , Kinetik and Sojourn spit some bars over the Imperial -produced beat for "12 Bars of Christmas" . ***Thanks to Illect Recordings for sending****

Mello Music Group sends the track "The Defintion" by DMV emcee Kenn Starr featuring Melanie Rutherford . The new album, Square One , drops January 27, 2015 on Mello Music Group . Stream & Download the track below!!! The Definition (feat. Melanie Rutherford) [prod. Black Milk] by Kenn Starr

Producer Alkota teamed up with Swollen Members front man Madchild and Alaska's insanely talented Phonetic to release the first single from the album 'Crude Awakening' a supplement to the 3rd issue of Alaska's very own Crude Magazine . Think of Crude Magazine , as the VICE of the North. The 3rd issue 'Arrogant Minds' documents the grimy and often unknown Hip-Hop movement out of Alaska. ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending***

Outstanding Media sends another single from Jehuniko 's upcoming album "Bittersweet" .  This time, Jehuniko documents a world at 14 years old, accompanied by an aggressive guitar and flow. This song will appear on Jehuniko 's upcoming album "Bittersweet" coming January 2015 . Stream the track below!!!

NY rapper Gotham Green presents “Cross Island Expressway”, his new single featuring guest appearances from Kool G. Rap & Nature. The track is produced by Lauryn Hill/Nas/Lil Wayne/Talib Kweli/Bun collaborators K-Salaam & Beatnick, and is the new single from  Child Of An Immigrant , his forthcoming album also featuring Jojo Pellegrino, Wax, Marika, Jes Hudak and Hit Skrewface as well as production from Quickie Mart, Josh The Goon, Blessed By The Beats, DJ Hush, Rob Viktum and Twigg. “I grew up in New York during a time where lyrics and talent ruled hip hop,” says Gotham. “As a result, I gravitated towards artists who could verbally amaze listeners such as myself. Two artists I admired for their lyrical prowess were Kool G Rap & Nature. As I was beginning to work on Child Of An Immigrant  I put together a list of artists I would want on the project. When both KGR & Nature’s name appeared on that list, it was only natural to put both rap titan...

WatchLOUD debuted the newest visuals from The Black Opera for their song "Black Nirvana" . Mello Music director Jay Brown and special FX man Paul Mihailoff bring the militant mystics to life in this the final MMG video of 2014. . ***Thanks to The Black Opera for sending*** From the album "The Great Year" : Mp3: http://watchloud.com/video-premiere-b... CD: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/the-...

Rav.P is back with a perverted anthem for the holidays, the visual XXXmas Morning . Download : https://soundcloud.com/passportrav/xx

HOLLYWOOD, CA  (Dec. 22, 2014)  -- Maybach Music Group's famed "biggest boss that you’ve seen thus far"  Rick Ross  and  VH1’s  Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood  star  Sincere Show  hosted a star-studded nightlife soiree at  Supper Club  in Hollywood Saturday night. Guests were treated to a surprise live performance by Ricky Rozay at the sold out party. In the middle of it all was Pop Star Anjali World who ordered multiple bottles of Ace of Spades delivered from the ceiling for the birthday celebration of Executive Producer Super Dave . Celebrity guests also in attendance included  Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Mally Mall, Matt Barnes, Rosa Acosta  and rising star  Melo KAN . The packed house was filled with ballers and beauties popping bottles nonstop.  Sincere Show, one of Hollywood’s most sought after promoters and show makers, had the club “going up” into the wee hours of morning, with the hot...

One week after dropping his much anticipated album BROKEBOYSYNDROME , TOPE is back with the catchy single "ROCKY" produced by Theory Hazi t, featuring vocals from Dizz . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending***

Nolan The Ninja sends OB4LN ( Only Built For Live Neguz ). The song is also produced by J.U.S. , who's a member of Danny Brown 's Bruiser Brigade! His previous work includes producing "Saggin'" by ZelooperZ & "Sh*t" by DopeHead ... Stream & Download below!!!

Hempstead Long Island's Emcee CuzOH , sends his "Thank God Its Monday" Mixtape. Mixed and blended by DJ Nominal , TGIM is a collection of remixes of some of your favorite records, new, old, and classic, with features from Robbie Maxx , Centric , C. Keys , Jenius , & ohD . Stream & Download below!! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

I want to help artists I make great music with to get the exposure that they deserve. St Ivan is definitely one of them. So after doing with him this cool Independent Coolness episode, I decided to ask him some questions. So sit down with the king and check out his terrible answers ! Peace. 1) Peace St Ivan. Thanks for taking time to answer my questions. Please let our readers know who you are. My name is St. Ivan [the Terrible] of the Byzantine Kings. Bronx, NYC native. Bred & Raised! 2) You recently were my Emcee Of The Week . What would be your definition of an emcee ? First I would like to thank you for the opportunity to be called as such. It was a pleasure. A MC [emcee] to me is someone that has total control of his craft. Wordplay, creativity, concepts, stories, metaphors, lyrical agility, depth. Someone that covers every spectrum. A Mic Controller! A person that can Move the Crowd with his words. Someone that uses their voice to not only ente...

Ali Shaheed Muhammad , ( ATCQ , Lucy Pearl ), delivers a stirring song, entitled CPR , and accompanying visual, in response to the growing worldwide concern over police brutality and murder particularly in the United States. Produced by New York native, Ali Shaheed Muhammad , CPR features Tennessee visual artist/rapper, JaPoet , Georgia co-producer/rapper, David Luke , and recent collaborator, Palestinian/Canadian singer/songwriter, Merna ( fka Ayah ). ***Thanks to Ali Shaheed Muhammad for sending*** FREE DOWNLOAD OF CPR , go to www.alishaheed.com online store

This is the latest video from J57 's EP Wax Aesthetic that dropped earlier this year! J57 ft. F.Virtue , Mike Maven , Katiah , Akie Bermiss "Helmut Lang" . Beat Produced by / Video Directed by: Sean "Wally Sean" Ryon - J57 ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending*** "Wax Aesthetic" free EP: http://bit.ly/WaxAesthetic

To celebrate the release of the CD version of "Can't Keep The People Waiting" EP (which is out today and includes the original EP & all the instrumentals), Audible Doctor decided to remix one of the cuts off the EP and set it free! This remix is not available on the CD. ***Thanks to Audible Doctor for sending***  Purchase the CD on FatBeats: http://www.fatbeats.com/products/audible-doctor-cant-keep-the-people-waiting-ep-cd Purchase the CD on Bandcamp: http://store.audibledoctor.com/album/cant-keep-the-people-waiting Stream the full project: https://soundcloud.com/audibledoctor/sets/cant-keep-the-people-waiting-ep

Created as a body of work to pay homage to the talented and beautiful Erykah Badu , the Atlanta collective known as the Winning Team present #GoodMorningMsBadu . The 7 track EP is led by the DiV.W assisted single "Same Ol Day" . Stream the project below!!! ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Media Play EP is the first official release on Big Malk 's new Media Play label and is available as a free download with brand new songs by Actuator , Sal-E Vega , Darkstar , and Juice Mega .  Big Malk also pressed the EP on 100 limited edition cassettes which will start shipping on 12/31/14 ! Also checkout the video Sunday Sermon ft. Actuator : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jbBRYm7-Dw Tracklist 1. Sunday Sermon (Feat. Actuator) 03:16 2. Roles Switched (Feat. Sal-E Vega & Darkstar) 02:08 3. Lo Maniac (Feat. Juice Mega) 02:10 4. Sunday Sermon (Instrumental) 03:16 5. Roles Switched (Instrumental) 02:08 6. Lo Maniac (Instrumental) 02:10 Media Play EP by Big Malk

MADlines new EP WORD PLAY is a sultry and diverse musical journey—from Old School , to Reggae Roots and even Trap . Listen to the sounds of the island of Jamaica (real recordings from local musicians) and get your swing and groove on. AIRHORN!!! ***Thanks to theoctopuscorp.com for sending***

BBE/Yoruba Records producer Git (also known as Git Beats ) & artist 1Mt ( One Man Terra ) both from Staten Island, New York. Return with there album SAMPLER for the Gitx1Mt. Keep It Movin' album out this Sat. Dec. 20th 2014 . Stream below!!! ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

 DM360 sends the visual "Meanwhile off Mack" , the debut single taken from JR & PH7 x Chuuwee 's collaborative full length release, The South Sac Mack , which is set to drop sometime early next year, via Below System Records . MP3 Download: http://bit.ly/1wChTWU

Harlem’s Cliff Po returns with the official visual for his freestyle over OT Genesis ’ latest street-single “Coco” . Be sure to download Cliff’s latest album It’s Been Real … Video directed by AWXL FILMZ . ***Thanks to Cliff Po for sending*** Download "CoCo" now here: https://soundcloud.com/cliff-po/coco-...

It's no secret that prior to the Mike Brown killings, most of us didn't have a clue where Ferguson, Missouri was and how life was in the St. Louis suburb. Hopefully after hearing out latest interview with Bryant Stewart , things will clear up a bit. Listen below!!! ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Singer/Songwriter Ms. Kriss is no stranger to love and when she feels it isn't going the way she wants, she doesn't bite her tongue. The multi-talented St. Louis native lets her feelings be known on her brand new single "Somebody Else To Love" . Produced by Sam Heat , this one will serve as the first official single from her upcoming project "MK The Mixtape" , which is coming soon.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to a3chiphop.com for sending***

Li'Mari' ( Echoing Soundz ) sends the track "Exactly How It Was" by Think It's A Game Records artist YFN Lucci and features his label mate Rich Homie Quan . LISTEN & DOWNLOAD MORE MUSIC FROM THE NEW "WISH ME WELL" : http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/31433/yfn-lucci-wish-me-well.html

Chris G ( @ChrisG_Shyt ) sends his latest track "Don't Understand You" .

Atlanta/Dallas-based rapper Boome1000 presents "Drunk Astronaut" , the Weisbeatz -produced new single from his new album Space Jamz 3 , featuring Taylor Gang' s Tuki Carter , UFC Fighter Sean Spencer , Velora , and Kasun as well as production from Kroniq , Captism , Weisbeatz , Street Carnivore , Oxygen , JBreezz Beatz and Tha Saint . Space Jamz 3 is the third installment of his space-themed mixtape trilogy ( purchase volumes 1 and 2 on iTunes ), all recorded with his crew The Skywalkers . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promoti ons for sending***

Tucson, Arizona rapper Cash Lansky presents the Mike Nunoz -directed music video for "Stadium" , his DJ Fresh -produced new single from Independent Days . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***  Purchase song here! http://bit.ly/1cOGRIf Shot, Directed, and Edited by Mike Nunoz for "Lone Rebel Productions"

Ill Adrenaline Records sends the visual BKR$CLB: ChillxWill - Warning (MPadrum'$ Remix) . Taken off ChillxWill 's "Almighty" album, available worldwide February 3rd (CD/cassette/digital) on Ill Adrenaline Records . Vinyl LP available through Chopped Herring Records (release date end of January). Pre-order "Almighty " on CD, LP, and cassette tape: UGHH : http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/stor... Fat Beats : http://www.fatbeats.com/search?type=p... HHV : http://www.hhv.de/shop/de/musik/alle/... Chopped Herring : http://www.choppedherringrecords.com/...

DJ and Beatmaker CoolFD ( @CoolFDBeats ) sends episode #24 that features St Ivan The Terrible ( @StIvanByzKings ) as the Emcee Of The Week . Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist [Cool FD's 1st half]  01. Innocent? ft. Mugga Boy - My Opinion 3.0 02. J-Swiss - Just Living (prod. by Altair) 03. M-Dot - Smooth (prod. by Chillow) 04. Pahlavi - Check Me Out (prod. by Nascents) 05. Killion - Boom Bap Girl (prod. by Device Trax) 06. Cash Burner ft. Elijah Miguel, Innocent? - Hear Me Cry 07. Juxx Diamondz - I Have A Dream 08. Drama ft. DJ Soulbuck - 3 Kings (prod. by Traq-Qaeda) 09. Cee ft. Chaundon, Bekah - Do You Hear Me (prod. by Styalz Fuego) 10. Theo3 - Keep Risin 11. Napoleon Da Legend - Justice 4 All [Emcee Of The Week : St Ivan The Terrible] 12. Unstoppable - produced by Beat-Busta *Available for download on the 3rd mixtape "No Turning Back" [datpiff.com] 13. Questions? - produced by Salt of the Earth ***UNRELEASED 14. Can't Stop Now! - pro...

Nowadays it’s rare you see Hip-Hop pioneer, Wu-Tang legend Method Man appearing in features. Nevertheless, ten seconds in, that’s exactly what the uplifting and triumphant single “Shine” brings front and center. California based Film/TV score composer Soulplusmind lays the backdrop for Tical, alongside Dominique Larue (Columbus, OH) and M-Dot ( of EMS ) (Boston, MA) to articulate their lexicon, simultaneously showcasing an angst for hip hop that offers substance, with New York vocalist Katy Gunn providing the hook. "Shine" is the lead single taken from underground staple and Beantown's multi-award winning lyricist M-Dot ’s two part debut album “Ego and the Enemy” (in stores 2015 ). ***Thanks to Dub MD & Revalation (EMS) for sending***

Swerve 's "Might, As, Well.." is the first official exhibit from Swerve 's Norcal Native album which will be released in early 2015 . The LP will be produced entirely by D-Rock . ***Thanks to Swerve 916 for sending***

Love At First Sound gives us the first listen off of his upcoming album, AUDRA . This guitar laced track is full of raw emotion, pain and vulnerability from the inspiring, talented artist. ***Thanks to reupspot.com for sending***

In partnership with reupspot.com , NatStar presents "THE REUP 3" (3 of 3) Series. ***Thanks to the reupspot.com for sending***

Li'Mari' ( Echoing Soundz ) sends the video of the Voice 's Vedo performing Chris Brown 's "This Christmas" .  Also congrats to this talented artist signing a record deal with Platinum Power Moves .  This Christmas - Download Link : https://soundcloud.com/vedo-thesinger... Vedo 's New Single "Give It To You" : iTunes : https://itun.es/i66J8Zv Google Play : http://goo.gl/8QWrQ5 Amazon : http://goo.gl/Xieh79

DM360 sends the visuals for Washington, DC based artist Karega Bailey spoken ode, “For Black Males Who’ve Considered Homicide When They’ve Lost Someone They Love” and the additional visual installment for his song “Peace King" , which serves as the title track from his forthcoming LP of the same title, which is set to drop on January 26, 2015 .

After releasing the group's sophomore album, March On Washington , earlier this year, Diamond District has completely recrafted their record with the help of a stunning list of producers including Large Professor , Diamond D ( DITC ), Black Milk , Oh No , Apollo Brown , Jonwayne , L'Orange , Paul White , DJ Skizz ( Your Old Droog ), 14KT , The Doppelgangaz , Quelle Chris , and Nottz . The "Redux" versions of the songs offer a new take on the lyrical abilites of yU , Oddisee and XO - casting them in a different light from the original Oddisee produced tracks.  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending*** Tracklist 1. First Step (14KT Remix) 04:16 2. These Bammas (Oh No Remix) 03:52 3. The Backup (L'Orange Remix) 03:35 4. Working Weekends (Large Pro Remix) 04:11 5. Purveyors Of Truth (Apollo Brown Remix) 03:09 6. Say What You Mean (Quelle Chris Remix) 05:17 7. Ain't Over (Black Milk Remix) 04:11 8. Erythin...