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DM360 sends the track "Blondie" by Typ-iLL featuring Daytona , produced by Buckwild .  " Blondie" , is now available for purchase through iTunes and all other major digital retailers, so be sure to support and add this to your summer playlist! Stay tuned for Typ-iLL 's forthcoming, currently untitled LP, which will be produced entirely by, Statik Selektah .

The Brown Bag AllStars sends the Hus Kingpin & SmooVth ’s “Splash Bros” EP which features production from Audible Doctor , J57 , Roc Marciano & more.

Harlem-based rapper/producer/director and Krushed Grapes Lifestyle owner Cab Cabernet presents the self-directed music video for "Maiden Harlem" , the Roddy Rod -produced single third single from Krushed Grapes: Harlem Vintage , Cab's forthcoming album featuring guest appearances from VonQwest , Noni Kai , Kat Starr Johnson and Priciliya Marie as well as production from Roddy Rod , RTNC (the producer behind Your Old Droog 's album), J. Bless , Declat , Tigga-Bounce , Frank Lotz and White Indian . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

DM360 sends the visual to the trak "Homage" by Rediculus Ft. Token . "Homage" can be found on Rediculus ' producer compilation, In Response: Dee-Fi , which is now available for free download through Platformz Music , and is supported through their app, which aims to put the world of indie music and media in your control. 'In Response: Dee-Fi' (Free Download): http://bit.ly/1QgAW11

Cheraw, SC hip-hop artist, Drumma SC sends his brand new single, entitled “Get It” , produced by Paul Pablo.  Stream the track below!!!

Montgomery, Alabama artist Savien Payne sends his freestyle to Drake 's song "Energy" .  Its called "Synergy" .  Stream & Download below!!!

Pittsburgh, PA emcee Ethan Bence sends his track "I'll Tell Ya" , from his upcoming project, Outspoken Introvert EP. Stream & Download the track below!!!

Bronx , NY emcee Breeze Embalm sends his track "Coin A Phrase For Change" .

Harn SOLO takes on "Another Galaxy" and recruits New Orleans producers Prospek , Billy Topps , DJ Yamin and Fig 8 to create an innovative sound without boundaries. ***Thanks to Harn SOLO for sending*** Check out the " Even Further"  video on  YouTube

James Gardin releases a new music video for "Feels Like" , a fan favorite off of his recently released album Living Daylights . ***Thanks to SOHH PR for sending*** Album stream of " Living Daylights " at Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/jamesgardin/sets/living-daylights " Living Daylights " is available on iTunes , Amazon , Spotify , Beats Music and Tidal . https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/living-daylights/id972006573

Quite Great Communications sends the visual "Survior" by South West London artist and producer Bowldn .  Pre-order here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sur...

Northern California rapper Hunter Rapwell presents the Brian Christ -directed video for “Ain’t We Lucky” , the new Black Bumple Bee -produced single from Proper Grammar Free , Hunter’s upcoming album also featuring Mike Marshall , former singer for Timex Social Club , and the voice behind the chorus for Da Luniz ’ “I Got Five On It” . “Ain’t We Lucky” also features Wrekonize and Bernz of ¡Mayday! .  Proper Grammar Free will be Hunter’s solo debut album, which he will be dropping after three albums and eight years as founding member of Bay Area crew Sonicbloom . “When I first heard the beat for this track it really hooked me instantly,” he says. “That vocal sample is so epic and the beat is so dope I knew it had to be nothing less than a classic. This track is an ode to the things in life we all have to feel lucky for.” What’s a life motto you try to live by? Quality of life is priceless. I try to remind myself this when I get sucked into the grind and lose sight of w...

Vicious Buzz sends the track "The Line" by Jez Dior (Son of legendary punk-rock guitarist Steve Dior of the Sex Pistols ). The track is produced by Wes Period .

Supastition releases the new single, "Flawless" , with production by Praise off the upcoming album, 'Gold Standard' .  The new album will be released June 2nd via Reform School Music/World Expo Records on Digital and CD. Guest features include Kenn Starr , Boog Brown , and Soundsci with production from Praise , MoSS , Croup , and a few others. Supastition is currently performing on a 50+ city U.S. tour with Blueprint to promote the upcoming 'Gold Standard' release. ***Thanks to Sav for sending***

Swerve 916 sends the track he's featured on entitled "Who Is That?" by DJ Psycho .

Here is the new single from FTRSNDMTRX , ‘One Time’ . Produced by BlacKeys , inspired after the Dilla Tribute night in London and emcee by the excellent Sus (Of Backyard Bully ). ***Thanks to FTRSNDMTRX for sending***

DMV representer SmCity , is back with a brand new music video from the critically acclaimed “Empire Falls” project for the song “Cracks In The Pillars” , produced by Grammy award winning duo Cookin’ Soul .  Download the project: http://t.co/QiPSkFZGc2 ***Thanks to Twenty20music.com for sending***

Dj Mixx [ @DjMixx305 ] & Terry B [TerryBBK] are Kingz & Pharaohz [ @KingzNPharaohz ]. "Life Support I" [ Terry B feat. Ms. Haynes ] and "Life Support II" [ Dj Mixx feat. Mishigan ] form the bookends to The Kingz & Pharaohz EP [Available Now]. ***Thanks to Dj Mixx for sending*** Purchase on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lif...

Li'Mari' ( Echoing Soundz ) sends the track KILLAfornia by A.E featuring YG & Mila J .

"The Brightest Star" is the first single taken from Nicolay 's upcoming solo album, City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto . The full single bundle is available for purchase on iTunes now and includes the single edit of " The Brightest Star" as well as non-album B-Side "Afterglow" . ***Thanks to The Foreign Exchange for sending***

After finding success as a mainstay on VH1's Love and Hip-Hop , while also remaining a staple on the Hollywood nightclub scene, Chicago bred and Los Angeles based entertainer Sincere Show is back it again with more music. This time the guy who's notoriously at the center of every major Hollywood party releases his new single "What Happens in Vegas..." a theme song for good times in Vegas. ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

Dallas based beat maker Wonder Breed handles the remix of "Out to Win" from Sivion 's "Group Therapy" album release.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Illect Recordings for sending***

Kentucky's Allen Poe is joining BBAS DJ/Producer DeeJay Element for a joint EP - Still Eatin - due to arrive via Soulspazm Records on June 9th (pre-order via iTunes ). To prepare us for the eventual release, the two shoot off the first lead single, "Cascade" featuring J. Manifesto & Jermiside . Stream below and keep it locked here for more. ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

Klassik sends the visual for "STAGESlayer" , the first single from Klassik 's LP "SEASONS" being released in summer of 2015. Download SUMMER EP here: https://klassik1.bandcamp.com/album/s...

In the wake of the critically acclaimed new album from partners in crime L'Orange & Jeremiah Jae , Mello Music Group sends a new visual for the track " Death Valley" . "The Night Took Us In Like Family" : Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nig... CD http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/lora... Vinyl http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/lora...

Magestik Legend of The Black Opera just dropped a brand new solo LP titled “Legend Has It” which features a couple tracks produced by The Audible Doctor . ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending*** Tracklist 1. Insanity (prod by Magestik Legend) 2. From Scratch ft yU (prod by yU) 3. Woke Up In The Morning (Money On My Mind) ft CallMekyLA (prod by Magestik Legend) 4. Just Enough For The City (prod by 14KT) 5. Mrs. You (prod by Audible Doctor) 6. A Hit Away ft Fyza and CallMekyLA (prod by Magestik Legend) 7. Ahhh Joint (prod by yU, ft King Tut on sax) 8. Amani Song (prod by J-Palm, additional bass by CallMekyLA) 9. Lullabye (prod by Magestik Legend) 10. Fish Tank Syndrome ft Jamall Bufford (prod by Trés Styles) 11. Tecmo Bowl (prod by Astronote) 12. Black Light ft Obie Iyoha and Jamall Bufford (prod by Magestik Legend) [Bonus Track] 13. TBO is DEAD ft Jamall Bufford and Obie Iyoha (prod by Audible Doctor) [Bonus Track]  L...

Hus Kingpin & SmooVth just dropped the first single off their “Splash Brothers” (EP) which is due out this week. Check out the Audible Doctor produced “Shooting Gods” featuring Killer Ben .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

The good homies Young Planet ( Ciddia & Eibol ) asked BBAS ' Koncept & J57 to hop on a remix from their free EP titled Snow Ocean . Check out the remix below. ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

In lieu of the one year anniversary of Coalmine Records ' decennary compilation album, Unearthed , mixed by DJ Revolution , the Brooklyn-based indie is pleased to present the J57 Remix of the El Da Sensei featured favorite, "Show Stoppa" , which boasts Sweden's DJ Devastate and Young Pacino on the hook duties, over J57 's head nodding remix. ***Thanks to Coalmine Records for sending***

Austin Maxfield sends Mpulse 's new track "Doin This Forever" , produced by Lyle Leduff , most notably known for his production on ASAP Rocky 's "Brand New Guy" and Young Jeezy 's "Holy Ghost" . Stream the track below!!!

Brooklyn rapper, producer and actor Ferris Wheel Jay presents the music video for "Soho" , the new single from his forthcoming EP House Of Hearts . "Soho" was directed by Om Ayinde and Kevin Nunez of Bravo Media , and the track is produced by Jay's production team Trakformaz , the production trio which features Jay himself alongside Kev Keyz as well as BURN'EMUP . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Coming off the release of his debut EP "Fear Is A Lie" , South Florida native Jay Burna puts visuals to his fan-chosen single, "Paradise" . Shot throughout the Miami and Broward area, Jay enlists director Nakia Dixon to capture the essence that is his hometown. Joined by hook master, Chorde . ***Thanks to We The Plugs for sending***

Lazies meet J-Coop . He is from the south side of the city and one of the members of The Winning Team . As he preps his #GoodDayATLanta album, he sat down in Da Den to talk the Atlanta hip-hop scene, how taking a break from rap help change his perspective, how that break almost turned into him joining the U.S. military full time and more. ***Thanks to StrOutDaDen for sending***

R.A.R.E. Nation leader, Palermo Stone , drops a new single today called "No Games," featuring Norman Dean & JkJ . The production comes from @Shumabeats , whom is seen as a frequent collaborator with the Team Epic & RARE Nation Pittsburgh labels. ***Thanks to R.A.R.E. Nation for sending***

NU Revolution Entertainment sends the track "A Hero's Welcome" by Wordsmith . The track is dedicated to the service men and women that represent our armed forces! Also check out the links below: Wordsmith - AFE Tour Recap Photos Wordsmith - LIVE Explosive Exercise "ALI AL SALEM EOD" Team

SV unveils a new track, “Expressive,” f/ BJ The Chicago Kid & Illa J (produced by J Dilla ) and also present the artwork and track-listing for YES! . ***Thanks to MAC Media for sending***

Formerly known as Y-O of Hip Hop duo U-N-I (2008 MTV Video Music Award for Best LA Breakout Artist), Yonas Michael has always renounced the norm. A follow-up to his buzzin' single "Blessed" , Yonas Michael shares his new single, "South Pacific" . Off his anticipated debut solo album, Black Swan Theory , scheduled for release in June 2015 . ***Thanks for Vicious Buzz for sending***

One week after dropping off the single, TOPE is back with the Official Music Video for MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE featuring Dizz and produced by Zach Striar . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending*** Stream: https://soundcloud.com/tope/miss-me-w... Download: http://tope.bandcamp.com

Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) sends this interview of E-40 sitting down with J Cruz from L.A.'s Power 106 Morning Show .  E-40 talks in depth experiences while recording classics songs such as: 'Sprinkle Me' , 'Player's Ball' , and 'Tell Me When Yo Go' .

L.A. rapper LESWOOD debuts new music with the release of the West Coast banger “Won’t Love Ya.” The upbeat, LA-themed anthem is a preview of what’s to come on LESWOOD ’s highly anticipated mixtape dubbed “Anarchy,” due out later this year. Best known for his features and shows with LA rap favorite RJ and DJ Mustard , this buzzed about artist is putting his own creatively unexpected spin on today’s hot new Hip-Hop. ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

Woodbridge, VA rap artist PHZ-Sicks (pronounced ‘physics’ ) presents the Raw Footage Cinema -directed music video for “The Constant” , the Best Kept Secret -produced song featuring DMV rapper Rob Regal from The Moment , his new album featuring Detroit rapper/singer Scolla , singer Alison Carney and fellow Triple S crew member Seanny Greggs as well as production from Stompboxx Music , Epik the Dawn , Kriss Liss and Kajmir Royale . PHZ has performed at festivals such as NXNE , MadeInTheDMV , 35 Denton , has opened for Wale and J. Cole , and 2DopeBoyz gave The Moment honorable mention for best mixtapes in 2013. The clip for “The Constant” comes on the heels of the videos for previous Moment singles “Black Women” ( watch ) and “Coming Down” ( watch ). “‘The Constant’ was written in early 2013 when Stop and Frisk, Sandy Hook and the news story of Henry Louis Gates false arrest for walking into his own home constantly played in my head,” PHZ-Sicks says. “The song became on...

E.C.H.O e-Zine - Africa's first digital hiphop magazine is back with a content-packed 3rd edition which features Kenya's no.1 female rapper XTATIC on the cover. The e-Zine (designed in a Portable Document Format) is a must-read for seekers of though provoking and opinionated articles related to Hip hop in Africa.  Interestingly, it's first of its kind and should stand the test of time due to E.C.H.O's consistency and passion for developing contents that promotes the African Hiphop culture globally. "E.C.H.O e-Zine is to Fecko the way TIDAL is to Jay-Z" - the editor-in-chief of this creative journal, Ifeanyi 'Fecko' Ibegbunam, couldn't help but express his feeling of accomplishment via social media as soon as the e-Zine was published online by Mister X.I aka Lai Makanjuola, who happens to be the CEO of the E.C.H.O movement. E.C.H.O is a platform that focuses on Hip Hop as a culture and form of art with visual projects...

CuzOH sends his new release "FootPrints" , produced by Cashmere .  The track is the 3rd release from his upcoming album "The Allure" .

Tony Tillman prepares us for his third release as an artist of Reflection Music Group . Ecore Fabrè , today referred to as Camden, was the town where Tony was raised in. Tony shares a personal narrative, which brings insight on the perceptive of the people from his past community. He sheds light on the hardships and social issues from what used to be his everyday reality.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to SOHH PR for sending***

DM360 sends the visual "Bucka Bucka" by Kontraband featuring Aaron Cohen , produced by A$AP Mob 's, A$AP Ty Beats to handle the boards on the hypnotic banger.

Detroit deejay/producers Dez and Butter present the Maniac -directed music video for "Special Thanks To The Struggle" , 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 and BO$$ . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending*** Click here to purchase A Piece Of The Action

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 8, 2015) – The highly anticipated new film Sister Code opens nationwide in AMC theaters today and the movie’s beautiful cast celebrated the iconic day with a “purple” carpet premiere in Universal City. Sister Code ’s leading ladies Amber Rose , Eva Marcille and Drew Sidora joined co-stars Marcus Paulk , Amin Joseph , Executive Producers Don Hale, Jr. and Walter Mosley , along with Director Corey Grant , for a star-studded event at the AMC Universal City Theater. Celebrity guests in attendance included Rosa Acosta, Tony Rock, Erica Mena, Masika Kalysha ( Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood ) , The Sachika Twins, Rich Dollaz ( Love & Hip Hop ), Moniece Slaughter ( Love & Hip Hop: LA ), Mally Mall , Duane Martin , and Sister Code cast members Anne Marie Johnson , Asia Monet Ray , Sade Kimora Young , Laya DeLeon Hayes and more.   Catch Sister Code in AMC theaters nationwide this weekend. Sister Code was written by Walter Mosley, with screenp...

The DAT Tape Singles star Cyhi The Prynce with a special appearance on Side B from Caskey . Producers Jonathan Hay , Mike Smith and King Tech produced these two singles with a throwback concept of Side A/Side B singles, mixed on an old school DAT Tape. ***Thanks to MAC Media for sending***

Until June 9th comes and Ring of Power captivates Wu-Tang fans and Hip-Hop heads worldwide with its versatile range of street knowledge, philosophical tales and pursuing the American Dream, Napoleon blesses his fans with his release of the Legendary mixtape which is available now. The 18 track mixtape, hosted by DJ Jack of Spades is the perfect precursor to wet fans appetites until the official album drops and features both Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz .  Stream the mixtape below!!! ***Thanks to MAC Media for sending***

Cool FD sends the track he produced entitled "HD" by South Jersey emcees Mic Handz x Ali Starr . Stream & Download the track below!!!

Maryland-bred, Los Angeles-based emcee E Reece presents "Success (Keep On Rising)" , the new Stro Elliot -produced single featuring Los Angeles singer Jimetta Rose , whose forthcoming album The Light Bearer is executive produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Kindred: The Family Soul sends their new video entitled "Momma Said Clean Up" . The animated video by Konee Rok song taken from the CD A Couple Friends . Get the CD here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-c...

Michigan based hip-hop artist, James Gardin , is back with another in studio performance. This time around James is performing one of his more danceable records. "No One" is also one of the lead singles from his recently released album Living Daylights . ***Thanks to SOHH PR for sending*** Purchase Living Daylights here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/liv...

Los Angeles emcee Menacin Johnson presents “What It Means” , the first single from _Stargate Aquarius_ , his forthcoming collaboration album with L.A. producer Duke Westlake . The song also features singer Rain Bisou . Menacin’s most recent album Brand New Headsets 2 ( Soundcloud ) featured A-Plus of Souls Of Mischief as well as Menacin’s fellow Project Blowed representer Abstract Rude . Constantly touring, he has performed alongside Aceyalone of Freestyle Fellowship , Tre Hardson formerly of The Pharcyde , X-Clan and many more. Formerly known as Maestroe the Madmonk , Duke has several self-released projects available ( Bandcamp ), Mello Music Group released his 2013 album Re.Turn ( listen ), and he has produced for Rapper Big Pooh ( “Juk” on Bandcamp ) and Georgia Anne Muldrow ( “Lost Children” on Bandcamp ).   Where did you get your name?   Shortly after high school my then-rhyme partner Grand Scheme came up with the name Menacin because we were...

HipHopDX premiered a surprise track from The Brown Bag AllStars . While "Set Ablaze" is the first full group track released by the AllStars in over a year, it's only the beginning as they're set to release their next two projects very soon. Check out "Set Ablaze" below. ***Thanks to The Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

It's been almost 4 years since Kentucky's Finest, Nappy Roots has dropped a new album, but they are officially back with The 40 Akerz Project which is now available on iTunes.  SMKA have had the pleasure of working exclusively with Nappy Roots on the "The 40 Akerz Project" for the last 2 years. The 40 Akerz Project showcases Nappy's growth and evolution as artist as they have never sounded more comfortable on wax.  Also SMKA highlights their very own 808 Blake 's ability to provide melodic landscapes for the group to provide honest yet fun lyrics. SMKA hope you take the time to enjoy this new project as Nappy Roots proves to be one South's best Groups.  Stream the album below!!! ***Thanks to SMKA for sending***

Mello Music Group sends the new single Sans Vacay from Georgia Anne Muldrow 's upcoming rap album, A Thoughtiverse Unmarred . Stream & Download below!!! A Thoughtiverse Unmarred by Georgia Anne Muldrow

UK emcee Waltzz sends his intospective EP entitled "Wasted Youth" . Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist 1. Welcome To My World (#Tembars Freestyle) 03:21  2. Laa Dee Dah (Ft. Eagle) 03:12 3. Any Problems (Prod. By Black Metaphor) 04:18 4. What Made Me (Ft. Andreas Liberos) 02:46 Wasted Youth by Waltzz

Around this time last year 0017th dropped the racially charged visual 'Black Man' as a response to the injustice of Michael Brown 's unlawful murder in Ferguson. A year later the number of murders by law enforcement continue to rise. In their newest release, "Walk On Water" , Nesby Phips and Reem of 0017th share an introspective look into their own lives as Black men experiencing the hard realities of American life in Hollygrove. ***Thanks to Rahim the Dream for sending***

Check out the official music video for Devyn Rose 's "Cops x The Jury" , directed by Pete Polyakov .  "Cops x The Jury" available for download here ONLY: http://shop.devynrose.com ***Thanks to Pink Staircase Entertainment for sending***

Moteleola a 21 year old producer from South East London sends the track "Plantonia" featuring R&B singer Olivia-Louise and Wade of The Good Vibe . The track is also produced by Moteleola . Stream the track below!!!

Indianapolis producer extraordinaire, Maja7th releases a soul infused, hip-hop hybrid, "My Season" , which features fellow Indianapolis artists, soul vocalist Bubby B and his emcee sibling $auce . The track is from the upcoming full length compilation album "Get Familiar" , set for release on June 2nd, 2015 and will be available in all major digital outlets. The LP plays host to collaborations, new and old with the likes of Freddie Gibbs , ADD-2 , Mike Schpitz , Mikkey Halsted , L.E.P Bogus Boys , Scheme , Neak and more. ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending*** My Season by Maja 7th feat. Bubby B & $auce

R.A.R.E. Nation sends the project "Internal Warfare" , which features production from some of Pittsburgh's best up and coming producers such as, Shuma , Cobannah White , Louie Alexander , and Kilz ( Moola Gang ), as well as Michigan native LiftOff , all engineered by Producer/ DJ NateKodi . Stream the project below!!!

The Westside Rev Project is the fourth street album by American recording artist and song writer Adam Reverie , released May 5, 2015 . It was recorded during March and April 2015 at his home studio in Grand Blanc, MI.  Adam Reverie worked with members of Detroit production team Cloudcatchers ( Hunnit Andretti , Illuminati G , Motizzy Beatz ) along with producers such as Just Zay , LiftOFFbeatz , Eli Myles and long time collaborator Sean Madden . Conceived off impulse to give fans an album after a 6 month leave from music Reverie began orchestrating The Westside Rev Project his first since 2013's Father, Son, Brother, Friend . ***Thanks to Adam Reverie for sending***