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If you've been following TOPE this year, you know its been an eventful few months. Dropping the single and video for MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE and packing up his bags for California, as well as licensing three songs for the upcoming season of Bad Girls Club, TOPE was recently nominated by Portland's Willamette Week for "Best Hip Hop Artist." Along with some other great candidates: Cool Nutz, Illmaculate, Mic Crenshaw, and Risky Star - TOPE needs your vote to secure the top spot! With 14 released projects to date, countless creative music videos and passionate live shows, it's hard to measure the impact TOPE has had on Portland Hip Hop since his first solo release in 2009, but we're starting to feel like people are catching on. Recently TOPE's album BROKEBOYSYNDROME has quietly been picked up by national publications such as XXL and The Source, helping bring more attention to the budding Hip Hop scene in Portland. Be on the look out for ne...

Innocent? leaks this banga' from his upcoming Whip Appeal project with the assist of his Brooklyn comrades, Tek & Shabaam Sahdeeeq , produced by, also a Brooklynite heatmaker, StanDa Man . ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

UK producer FlamesYall links up with Carolina emcee C.Lewis to drop two singles from the forthcoming 'PiecesOfMe/GentlemanRap' album on FTRSNDMTRX . ***Thanks to FTRSNDMTRX for sending***

DM360 sends two new loosies L.O.V.E. (Rmx)/Rocksteady by Teck-Zilla to honor the sixth anniversary of the passing of the late, Michael Jackson . Both tracks will appear on the upcoming Jackson 5 inspired tribute LP, Joe Jackson Kids .

After making it on the Yello Charts earlier this year with a dance-oriented single, Nigerian rapper, Fecko , is back and sends another song "H.O.F" which has chart-topping potentials. "Hustle Over Feelings" is a catchy Hiphop track produced by Teck-Zilla .

Mello Music Group sends the video "Arkansas" by Georgia Anne Muldrow , from the album "A Thoughtiverse Unmarred" produced by Chris Keys | Directed by Jay Brown

MAC Media sends the video to "Scintilla" by The Doppelgangaz , from the project entitled "PARTS UNKNOWN" .  Directed by The Doppelgangaz & Kobi Anibok ( Anibok Studios ) PARTS UNKNOWN • out now! Soundcloud • https://soundcloud.com/the-doppelgang... Bandcamp • http://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/a...

Wordsmith had the honor of being the selected Artists to represent the Maryland leg of the Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America Tour ! Hitting every state over 46 days, the relay will involve thousands carrying the Flame of Hope and lighting the way to a future of inclusion and respect for people with intellectual disabilities. ESPN and ABC will showcase the story of this historic relay leading up to the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games . ENJOY THE SLIDESHOW VIA REVERBNATION BELOW! CLICK TO WATCH SLIDESHOW ***Thanks to NU Revolution Entertainment for sending***

Brenton just released a new track "The One Who Knocks" featuring Kris Kasanova which is also produced by J57 . Check it out below. ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

Queens spitter, Top $ Raz is back with a new album Regular Black and the lead single ''FTNOMG'' is produced by J57 . Check out the single below! ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

Grand Rapids, Michigan rapper/producer/visual artist Tekh Togo presents "More Crystals" , the new single produced by Chicago's Jon Content . Togo is preparing for the release of BlackWater , his forthcoming album featuring Mick Jenkins , Nitty Scott MC , Joose of AGO , and Dougy Lo Hot as well as production from Mistro , Nixon and Seventh of AGO . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

One Be Lo releases the self-produced single, "Tymez," from the latest installment in his mixtape series, Laborhood Part 4 . The piano-sampled track was produced by OneManArmy and features L.A. native, Haseeb The Few . Laborhood Part 4 is now available for Pre-Order and will be released at 4:44 EST on  via Bandcamp . ***Thanks to Sav for sending***

Grammy-winning imprint Defend Music signee Daniel "EK" Ibeh has been building an impressive resume and looks to add onto that with visuals for "Dress My Fears" . From the upcoming "Hands of Time EP" which will be available for FREE download July 1st via his website at officialekmusic.com . ***Thanks to Dub MD™ for sending***

Busy Gang fights to bring China's Hip Hop game to an international standard with the release of "Ganja Wang" 's official Music Video. ***Thanks to Al Rocco for sending*** Available for free download 免费下载 http://alrocco.com/mixtapes http://soundcloud.com/busygang Free MP3: http://www.datpiff.com/profile/alrocc ... Free WAV: https://alrocco.bandcamp.com

This week on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast they discuss Building & Protecting Your Brand and breaking down the importance of brainstorming, why your domain name and social media handles should be the same and talk Sole Proprietorships vs. LLCs . Str8OutDaDen are joined by Rod McCoy & Syni k as the two discuss starting and running their own independent label, Audible Hustle . ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

DM360 sends the track "Not For Everbody" by Typ-iLL , produced by 5ickness .

CIPHURPHACE AKA "THE ASIAN PIERCE BROSNAN WITH A BEARD PROBLEM" RETURNS WITH HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE "ELBOW SPACE" . From the forthcoming new EP "IN PHACED GOD WE TRUST" .  Stream below!!! Available now on iTunes , Amazon MP3 , Google Music , Rhapsody , CD Baby and more! Purchase:   https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/elbow-space-single/id999423340 ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** Elbow Space by Ciphurphace

Shabaam Sahdeeq drops "GMR" his lead single produced by J57 cuts by DJ Eclipse off "Timeless of The Collection" which will include hand painted covers by Shabaam for each track. Limited Edition "GMR" Prints and T shirts ( 50 each ) are now available on his bandcamp.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending*** "GMR" Merch link: https://shabaamsahdeeq.bandcamp.com/merch GMR prod by J57 cuts DJ Eclipse (Dirty) by SHABAAM SAHDEEQ

Millennium Jazz Music sends the just released "The Beat Goes On" by Gadget feat. Benny Diction & Lady Paradox , which features a head nodding remix by Don Blake . Tracklist 1. The Beat Goes On 03:46 2. The Beat Goes On Instrumental 03:46 3. The Beat Goes On - Don Blake Remix 03:39 4. The Beat Goes On - Don Blake Remix Instrumental 03:39 The Beat Goes On by Gadget feat. Benny Diction & Lady Paradox

St. Louis, Missouri rapper/producer Deloney presents the self-directed music video for "Yea I'm A Stunner" , his self-produced single from his forthcoming album Black Choices . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Fort Greene Brooklyn, NY artist SHA.islike sends his video "Cheers To You" . The track is produced by Nikos St. Juste . DOWNLOAD TRACK AT: https://soundcloud.com/shamusic

Paterson, New Jersey rapper and M.O.B.Stars collective member SaFE presents the Jimmy Giambrone -directed music video for “Gotta Be Magic” , the Bravestarr -produced first single from Dead Duck , SaFE ’s forthcoming debut solo album featuring production from Arkutec , CJ Beatz and Superstar O . Per the Duckhunter philosophy, SaFE wears a duck mask to assume the role of Davey Duckhunter , as a tribute to all of the dead ducks— abandoned dreams, fruitless projects and failed goals. Dead Duck dropped June 15 . How did you growing up in Paterson affect your style? Growing up in Paterson affected my style in the sense that while I was coming up, there wasn't really a local act that broke through and got notoriety. There were a few cats that achieved some fame around our way but the biggest thing to ever come out of Paterson was Just Blaze, but he's obviously not a spitter. Anyway, I always dreamed of being that guy that would put Paterson on the map someday, as far as...

The Green Experience is Koyto ’s new release joining forces with one of the most respected artists of L.A., Phil The Agony , from Strong Arm Steady . ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** Tracklist 1. True Indeed feat. Phil The Agony 03:21 2. Once Again feat. Phil The Agony 02:00 3. Roll It Up feat. Phil The Agony 03:02 4. The Greatest feat. Phil The Agony 03:55 5. Hot Shit 02:23 The Green Experience by Koyto feat Phil The Agony

Baltimore, MD emcee Don Streat has just released "Better Ways" , his first single off of the album "Don Heroin" along side Denmark beatsmith M.W.P. . ***Thanks to CYFROMHARMCITY for sending***

Slum Village released their new album, YES! , on 6-16-2015 via Barak Records and it features guest appearances and production from De La Soul , Jon Connor , Phife , J Dilla , Black Milk , BJ The Chicago Kid , Bilal , Illa J & J Ivy .  Stream the album below!!! ***Thanks to MAC Media for sending***

International Maverick sends his NEW self produced track entitled ''Hustlers Prayer '' ...WEEK 4 OF #INTERNATIONALSEASON .....Stream below!!!

New Bern, NC emcee Ron Beatty releases the visual to the track "Heard About Me" , from forthcoming project, "Manifest Destiny" . ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** Stream: https://soundcloud.com/thelifesgrand/ron-beatty-heard-about-me

Quite Great Communications sends the visual "Sunlight" by London rapper 2Nice . The talented artist has previously won awards for the ’UK Unsigned Best Reggae/Dancehall Act’ , with fans and collaborators including Congo Natty , Luciano , Tinie Tempah , Dizzie Rascal , Wiley , Mark Morrison and more.

Mello Music Group sends the track "The Traveler " by L'Orange & Kool Keith featuring J-Live , from the album "Time? Astonishing!" coming July 24th . 

South Bronx, New York rapper Jimmy ValenTime presents a preview of Better Luck Tomorrow , his sophomore album featuring production from Wiz Khalifa collaborator Willie Green as well as ValenTime's remake of Nas ' "Take It In Blood" . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Mayhem (of EMS ) and producer Reckonize Real are back at it again with the new single "The Blame Game" . Crafting another classic street banger, this time with heavy rhymes from Rapper Big Pooh ( Little Brother ), assisted with smooth vocals from rising musician Justin Cohen .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Revalation (of EMS) for sending***

DM360 sends the track "H.O.P.E." by Divine featuring Felicia Horowitz & LoVel . "H.O.P.E." is the debut leak taken from Divine 's forthcoming, sophomore LP, Infinite Crime .

Audible Doctor sends his new EP "The Spring Tape" . This is the 3rd installment of the "Seasons" series. It's entirely produced by Audible Doctor and the EP features Hus Kingpin , Tragedy Khadafi , Masta Ace , Wordsworth , Has-Lo & more.

DM360 sends "Make it Hot" the 2nd video released from Nutso 's Divided Soul EP, which is produced entirely by Divided Souls Ent . & DJ Pain 1 , and available for digital download and compact disc, courtesy of #NoLabelJustUs .  Divided Soul EP ( iTunes ): http://bit.ly/1yXuroo

Brockton, MA Emcee and songwriter Mega Trife just released a new video, “As Much As I Do” , produced by Massachusetts beatmaker Nazo Da Beatsmith . “As Much As I Do” is the first single from “Gold Ain't Found Above Ground” . ***Thanks to Matthew Whitlock for sending*** Listen to this track at https://soundcloud.com/trifeandnon/as... Physical copies available at www.megatrife.bandcamp.com

Illect Recordings sends Ozay Moore 's current single that features production by Ess Be and Miles Young on the hook. Stream & Download below!!!

With his Good Day ATLanta LP dropping July 1st , J-Coop of the Winning Team lets go the of the third single from the project, "I'M RICH" . Produced by J.Good . ***Thanks to J.Good of Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Enjoy the newest single from Al-Fatir . ZVLU continues to provide the wave. Meanwhile melodic vocals from both Al-Fatir and Jaye Michelle make for a unique and enjoyable track. ***Thanks to Al-Fatir PR for sending***

Multi-platinum recording artist Obie Trice returns with the release of a brand new single Good Girls produced by Magnedo . Along with the new track comes the announcement of a August 7th release date for his long awaited album The Hangover . ***Thanks to Obie Trice for sending*** WATCH: Obie Trice - Good Girls (Lyric Video)

In celebration of 2Pac 's birthday I decided to mashup his track "Open Fire" with 50 Cent 's track "Ski Mask Way" . Stream & Download the remix below!!!

Mello Music Group sends the visual "Ziggy Starfish" by Open Mike Eagle , from the album "A Special Episode Of" | Directed by: Kris Merc . Video cameos by Hannibal Buress , Jean Grae , Quelle Chris , Mc Frontalot .

Musician, singer and saxophonist Kenneth Whalum unveils a captivating new video for his inspiring single titled “Away” featuring Def Jam Hip-Hop star Big K.R.I.T. The compelling, black and white visual, shot entirely in Whalum’s hometown of Memphis, creatively encapsulates the lyrical inspiration of hope heard on the track. Both known for their social consciousness and love for real music, Kenneth Whalum and Big K.R.I.T. are back with a perfect pairing following their collaboration on Big K.R.I.T. ’s masterpiece of an album titled “Cadillactica” on the song “Stand By” . ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending*** Download "Away" : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awa...

XXL Unveils The Freshmen Live 2015 Show Dates In  New York At The Best Buy Theatre And In Los Angeles At Club Nokia NEW YORK, NY – June 15, 2015 – XXL has unveiled the most anticipated hip-hop magazine cover: the eighth annual XXL Freshman Class featuring 10 of the country’s hottest up-and-coming hip-hop artists; Fetty Wap (New Jersey), DeJ Loaf (Detroit), Vince Staples (Long Beach), Raury (Atlanta), GoldLink (DMV), Tink (Chicago), Shy Glizzy (DC/DMV), K Camp (Atlanta), OG Maco (Atlanta), and Kidd Kidd (New Orleans).  Today, XXL launches the first in a series of 10 Freshmen freestyles and then three cyphers, hosted by world-famous DJ Drama. Fans will have the opportunity to view the freestyle sessions from each of the 2015 XXL Freshmen at xxlmag.com . XXL will also feature group and solo interviews with the Freshmen on a wide range of topics plus a ton of behind-the-scenes content. “We work hard to determine who is going to be an XXL Freshman and are very exci...

As the East Coast is heating up, Donny Goines announces he will be releasing "Now That's What I Call A Mixtape" later this Summer. Here's the first peak at the project is a freestyle called "Let's Be Real" .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to the REUPSPOT for sending***

International Maverick sends his remix of Troy Ave 's ''BANG BANG'' featuring 50 Cent .

Coin$ sends his new single "Only God Can Judge Me" featuring Bones and produced by Mark Murrille off his " Rich Before Money " album. Stream below!!!

NatStar adds his special touch to The Dream 's smooth track, Black Magic . ***Thanks to NV Entertainment for sending***

Milwaukee, WI emcee Joey Burbs sends his official music video for the song Feel The Vibes . Produced by Blunted Beatz .  Directed, shot & edited by Mat Gruber ( http://www.matgruber.com ) Download 'Feel The Vibes' for free: http://stereoload.com/joeyburbs/feel-... Stream on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joeyburbs/feel...

Milwaukee, WI emcee Corey Pieper sends his visuals to the track "Proud Of Me" . Follow Corey Pieper on Twitter & Instagram : @CPiepz Free Download: https://soundcloud.com/cpiepz/ProudOfMe

So So Def Records sends the new track by Jermaine Dupri entitled "W.Y.A. (Where You At)" featuring Bow Wow .  Stream the track below!!!

Atlanta rapper Skinny-C presents "Polo" , the BeatGodz -produced single from Never Hungry Always Thirsty Vol. 1 , his forthcoming full-length featuring production by Rollee , BeatGodz , Ace King , godBLESSbeatz and guest appearances by Kingpin Skinny Pimp , Alan Z , Ms Green , and Slim Dub .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

The Keep ( phraze & jayroctomologist ) sends their new track entitled "That Skunk" , from the upcoming collaborative album called "Dope in Florida" .

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the track "What We Talkin Bout" by RRose RRome featuring Skyzoo , the track is produced by M-Phazes . Stream & Download below!!!

After an extraordinary 2014, Australian R&B starlet-in-the-making Vanessa Elisha returns with Down For This . Over a surprisingly sinister B.Lewis production, Vanessa’s lush R&B vocals with a twist of sensuality provide the first offering from her forthcoming EP, Good Ones .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Vanessa Elisha for sending***

SOHH PR sends the new music video from Sean C. Johnson . Production by Tom Misch . Directed by Logan Meis ( Penguin Ice Productions ). From the album "Circa 1993" . Download Circa 1993 : http://SeanCJohnson.Bandcamp.com http://SoundCloud.com/seanjohn5 http://SeanCJohnson.com

San Diego-based, Gardena, California-bred rapper Kahlee presents the Eyekon Fotography -directed music video for the remix of "Baring My Soul" , a song from his new album Blessed featuring Sabac Red of Non-Phixion , Uptown Swuite , CookBook ( LA Symphony ), Awdbawl and I.Sheik ( Revolution of the Mind ). The remix comes courtesy of Digital Martyrs , the Bay Area production team behind Kahlee 's forthcoming remix album Blessed: Remixed By Digital Martyrs . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending*** Download this song FREE at: http://tinyurl.com/oceow5f

International Maverick sends his NEW track entitled ”G-Money” , also produced by International Maverick .  Stream the track below!!!

The Bridge Promotion sends the new release a remix version of Awon 's EP : "Matte Black Soul - Chat Noir Version" , from the french beatmakers Chat Noir ( Odweeyne x Gorilla Glock - Paris, France).  Stream the EP below!!! Tracklist 1. Escapin Youth (Odweeyne) 03:16 2. Hungry (Odweeyne) 03:17 3. Natural High (Gorilla Glock) 02:46 4. Have Mercy (Gorilla Glock) 03:24 5. Can You Feel It (Gorilla Glock) 03:04 6. Take Time (Odweeyne) 03:31 7. Exquisite feat Dephlow (Gorilla Glock) 03:07 8. Ying vs Yang (Odweeyne) 02:16 9. Free Your Mind (Odweeyne) 01:56 10. Haunted (Gorilla Glock) 03:47 Awon - Matte Black Soul - Chat Noir Version by Sergent Records

Mello Music Group sends the album "Innocent Country" by Detroit, MI emcee Quelle Chris . The album is produced by Chris Keys . Stream the album below!!! Tracklist 1. Freedom & Fear 2. Where The Wild Things Roam 3. We Want It Alive (feat. Fresh Daily & Cavalier) 4. Well Running Deep 5. Madness In The Oasis 6. The Ones To Watch 7. Nothing Moves 8. Murphy's Law (feat. Denmark Vessey) 9. Drugfest TooThousandToo (feat. The Fiends) 10. The Plan (feat. Denmark Vessey) 11. The Mirror (feat. Big Sen) 12. I Asked God (free) 03:14 Innocent Country by Quelle Chris

" City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto " is the new solo release by Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist/producer Nicolay of independent soul duo The Foreign Exchange . "Soweto" is an ode to the South African township and it's neighboring city of Johannesburg, the site of The Foreign Exchange 's triumphant South African debut performance in 2014. The 10-song set features contributions by Phonte , Carmen Rodgers and Tamisha Waden . "City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto" is out now on +FE Music . Stream " The Secret " (with Phonte ) from "City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto" below!!! ***Thanks to +FE Music for sending***

Ghost Loft , the L.A.-based musician who has generated significant buzz for his genre-bending, ultra-satisfying style releases his debut EP, Chocolate Haze . Chocolate Haze will prove to be a pleasant surprise for Ghost Loft fans, as it finds the artist brilliantly pulling from Brit Pop influences like The Beatles and Blur .  Stream the EP below!!! ***Thanks to BlackPandaPR for sending***

G.O.O.D. Music 's Ryan McDermott sends the visual "DEALER" , a prelude to the upcoming project DAWN BREAKS .  The video is directed by Ryan McDermott . Produced by Ryan McDermott Addition Production - Nkenge Director of Photography, 1st A.D. - Connor Ellmann 2nd A.D. - Michael Pheffer Story by Arkitekt & Ryan McDermott

CannonBallPR sends the video "Somehow" by Smokey Joe & The Kid featuring Blake Worrell . The track is from the new EP ‘Smokid Inc’ . Download the full EP : http://apple.co/1JASUXL

Fresh off making the 2015 XXL Freshmen List , Southeast D.C. native, Shy Glizzy & his Glizzy Gang counterparts release banger "Above The Rim" , produced by rising & highly-favored Doughboy Beatz . From the new Glizzy Gang mixtape, "Be Careful" , available now! ***Thanks to e 180th for sending***

Austin Maxfield sends the track "Vinny Chase " , produced by Don Cannon . "Vinny Chase" is a song based on loyalty more than anything. A lot of people focus on the lifestyle of the "Entourage" series, but here you will find Mpulse focusing more on how success plays a part in relationships. Heres what Mpulse wanted to say about the song: "I went and saw the Entourage movie and wanted to make something that I felt would have fit on the soundtrack. Its almost as if I wrote it from a Vinny Chase perspective but its still relevant to Mpulse. You don't have to watch Entourage to enjoy the song, though."

With much anticipation building, Chase Allen sends a #Freestyle4Practice over a classic; "Deep Cover" , originally by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg .

CZARFACE ( Inspectah Deck + 7L & Esoteric ) will release their sophomore album, Every Hero Needs a Villain , on June 16th, 2015 via Brick Records . The album includes guest appearances from Method Man , Meyhem Lauren , MF Doom , GZA , Large Professor , Juju & RA The Rugged Man . Pitchfork premiered Czarface ’s MF Doom assisted “Ka-Bang!” which you can hear below. ***Thanks to MAC Media for sending***