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Check out Devyn Rose 's new single "Hell Yea" (Contraband) , produced by Lexi Banks ! ***Thanks to Pink Staircase Entertainment for sending***

The Bay Area's own Anjali World and Iamsu ​team up to bring yet another smash hit entitled "Loveless" .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

I got enemies, got a lot of enemies. Got a lot of people tryna drain me of my energy.... Chase Allen is back with yet another #Freestyle4Practice over Drake 's "Energy" track.    Purchase #DARK  AVAILABLE on  iTunes  and  GooglePlay . New Music is on the way... #FarFromHome .  Stream the track below!!!   ***Thanks to Chase Allen for sending***

North Carolina producer L'Orange continues to develop and expand his signature sound, moving into the atmospheric, ethereal world of time and space. His musical companion for the journey is legendary Ultramagnetic frontman and perpetual innovator Kool Keith . The result is TIME? ASTONISHING!  Stream the album below!!! ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending*** Time? Astonishing! by L'Orange & Kool Keith

10 GRAMs is a limited t-shirt and bonus live recording from solo artist One Be Lo , backed by The Gorilla Funk Mob ( Tate/drums, Chaka/percussion, G Rock/bass, Zo/keys, Mikus/keyboards & Zhaoski/turntables ), playing selected songs from One Be Lo 's 2005 Sonogram album. The live performance took place in April of 2006 and features One Be Lo 's Subterraneous Crew : Magestik Legend , RoSpit , ILLITE , Nick Speed , and Kodac . 10 represents the 10-year anniversary of Sonogram , G ood R hymes And M usicians. The 10 GRAMs t-shirt and bonus live album are packaged and available for sale via http://onebelo.bandcamp.com . T-shirts and crew necks are limited, so order yours now. The recording is also sold separately. Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Sav for sending*** 10 G.R.A.Ms by One Be Lo

Recently, Mass rhyme collective EMS ( M.Dot , Revalation , Mayhem , Undu Kati , Kore , Benefit & Desco ) delved deep into the world of zombie lore for their single "The Spittin' Dead" .  The following footage is a mini-documentary of EMS behind-the-scenes, as they pushed to create a visual epic. ***Thanks to Revalation (EMS) for sending*** Listen/Stream "Spittin' Dead" Single Here (Also Available on Itunes, Amazon & Google Play)  - https://soundcloud.com/revofems/ems-the-spittin-dead-produced-by-soul-infected-cuts-by-lp2

Kensaye sends the mini-doc for the new project "Freedom Is" that features Michigan's Jamall Bufford . This album is, as the name suggests, about freedom. It's not only a statement but also an exploration of freedom's complexity, as well as a question aimed at engaging the listener and provoking thought.

L.A. rap artist Melo KAN releases his third single in the “Melo KAN Lounge” .  The feel good record features vocalists Annyette Royale , T Tru and K.D. Brosia . ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

Coming off of the collaborative "Piece of Mind" LP with Staten Island producer Git Beats , Pittsburgh artist Hubbs returns with a third installment to his Modern Vintage series of mixtapes. ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

Boston's ATlas BLK sends his new track entitled "9 to 5" , produced by Rory M .

Chase Franko sends the bangin' track "Kingdom Come" by East London's finest newcomer Damien Ike . Damien has already been championed by SBTV , BBC 1XTRA , Complex Magazine , BBC Introducing , XFM , KCRW , Hype Machine and Amazing Radio .

THE DETROIT ZUU ßḼṎ₲™ sends the track "Versace Rings" by Detroit emcee Kid Tef and features Detroit's latest Hip Hop trinity of underground emcees Levl Vega , B-Free and Asante Taylor .  Stream & Download below!!!

Sick Wid It Records artist, Laroo “The Hard Hitta” , releases a riveting visual to well acclaimed street record “U Know I Do” .  The Bay Area Hip-Hop Rapper continues to reign supreme through the streets of the Bay along side Scrapp Deleon and Jack Tradez . ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

Fresh off the viral success of his last single "Backwords" , Hip-Hop's newest favorite storyteller, Joyner Lucas is back with a compelling new video for "The Long Way" , from his latest mixtape "Along Came Joyner" . ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

Str8OutDaDen sends its latest podcast "Beats..To Sell Or To Lease?" ...Thanks to one of Str8OutDaDen 's Instagram followers, those questions are answered as we discussed the difference between the two, non exclusive vs. exclusive, the pros and cons of each from the perspective of a producer and an artist. Stream the podcast below!!!

Jay Dillinger sends his 3rd studio album entitled "Black Thought" .  The album is presented by Yung And Wavy .  Hit the link below for tracklist , stream & download!!! DOWNLOAD & STREAM: http://www.thejdillinger.com/?mc_cid=7e6bde0fa9&mc_eid=8dc3914a79

Fresh off the success of his OCEAN$ EP , American Roulette ’s Ande Bishop returns with the free track, "Differences" .  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Selective Management for sending***

North Philly's Dayne Jordan releases the album Memoirs of Dayne Jordan today as a free download that chronicles his personal and musical path. The album is produced by the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff .  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to DJ Jazzy Jeff for sending***

Devine Carama sends his jawn called "Everything's Lit But I Can't Find Light" which features some bars over Mos Def 's "Umi Says" as well as common's "Kingdom" .

DM360 sends the visual "Hudson" by E-Prosounds featuring ARP , the track is from the project Evan Gang Evolution . The video is directed by Directed by FRESHPres . Evan Gang Evolution , is now available for free download, courtesy of AudioMack . STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Evan Gang Evolution - AudioMack • SoundCloud

Taelor Gray drops a new single/video. "Sing About It" features a guest spot from fellow emcee, Yaves . Beat production by Akeem Towns . Free Download: https://soundcloud.com/sphereofhiphop... ***Thanks to SOHH PR for sending***

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” . Statik Selektah produced “Understand” ( watch the video on 2DopeBoyz ), Jimmy’s single from his 2011 album Life In Amazin Times (on Spotify ). Jimmy appeared on volume 6 of the Get Used To The Future mixtape hosted by French Montana ( listen ) ), G-Unit affiliate Hot Rod appeared on last year’s “Really Got It” single from his Heaven Has A Price mixtape ( listen ), and Jimmy’s most recent video is “Bad Decision” ( watch ) which dropped earlier this year. “The album is about all the different women, who have affected me in the last few years,” Jimmy says of his new album. “The preview acts as a way to let people see what they can expect on the album, but there still some great surprise for those who get the full project on iTunes.” Wh...

iStillLoveHER sends the album "25/8" by LMNO & Mr. Brady . "25/8" is an effortlessly cohesive album and possibly the best work LMNO & Mr Brady have ever done together. Video: " Rearrange ": https://youtu.be/_ZFQasXG1OE Tracklist 1. 25/8 Intro 01:02 2. Ape Biz 02:16 3. Rearrange 02:34 4. Fairwell 02:54 5. Tough Gets Going 02:37 6. Hush 03:25 7. Loaded 03:07 8. Pavement 03:07 9. Hunger Pains 03:17 10. New York Minute 02:18 11. Street Art 01:41 12. Take You Back 02:47 13. Clear 03:30 14. Champion 03:00 25/8 by LMNO & Mr. Brady

El Gant is holding a loaded clip on his new single, "Raw" .  The New York City rapper delivers rapid-fire rhymes without taking so much as a half-second to breathe throughout the booming track, which serves as the world's introduction to his next project, the Spray Music EP. The Spray Music EP drops in August, and it serves as the follow up to last year's Beast Academy project.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

The talented artist Jeph just dropped his new single "You Deserve It" . Stream it below!!! ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

August 7th marks the date that former Shady Record s artist Obie Trice will unleash his highly anticipated album, “The Hangover” . To keep the streets abuzz, the multi-platinum selling emcee has just released a new track for fans who pre-order a digital copy of “The Hangover” on iTunes . The bass-heavy and aggressive banger “Dealer” produced by Atlanta’s own M-Millz , finds Obie Trice trading bars with his former labelmate and G-Unit henchman Young Buck and up and coming Detroit lyricist Tone Tone . ***Thanks to Obie Trice for sending*** DL: Obie Trice - Dealer (Ft. Young Buck & Tone Tone) via iTunes

"Yoo" is the latest visual from Willie Waters featuring Checkmate The Gr8 . Which brings viewers on a ride for a day in the night with the DBD crew. "Yoo" is the 1st release off upcoming joint project; Dope Beyond Definition featuring Willie Waters , Checkmate The Gr8 and more. ***Thanks to DBD Entertainment for sending***

After nearly 2 years away from the battle rap scene, Jus Daze has returned to the ring in the popular growing arena of BeastMode in a face off against iBattle 's very own up & comer JeFFrey . ***Thanks to Jus Daze for sending***

The Bridge Promotion sends the latest Independent Coolness radio show podcast, hosted by TYP ILL and mixed by Cool FD . The podcast is sponsored by S.O.N. Clothing Co. & Defintion of Fresh . Stream & Download the podcast below!!!

The Bridge Promotion sends the latest album release from the female emcee from NYC Lanz Pierce .  Stream the album below!!! Music Video: "WATERFALLS" : "WATERFALLS" Video (Directed by Lanz Pierce) FRONT PAGE VEVO Freestyles at Statik Selektah & Sway In The Morning : "SWAY IN THE MORNING"  Freestyle   Freestyle on SHADE45 Statik Selektah

San Francisco artist GiGiO sends his newest joint is called, "It's An Everyday Thang (EP)" . It is completely produced by Tahaj the 1st . Stream below!!!

The New Beatmaker 'Soundcloud Sessions' share some of the most exciting music from both up-and-coming and established artists. From future beats to social hip hop, from jazz to folk and pop. ***Thanks to The New Beatmaker for sending***

The New Beatmaker favourite Jay Bishop ( @jay-bishop ) compiled a special selection of tracks for part one of the latest edition of 'Soundcloud Sessions' . ***Thanks to The New Beatmaker for sending***

Below System Records sends the official music video by Pawz One for ''Effortless'' . Taken from the "Face The Facts" album. Produced by Default .

Toronto artist EverythingOShauN is finally here with the second single off his soon-to-be-released project, "Until Then... EverythingO" . The reflective mellow track is produced by Xpress aka DJXP . ***Thanks to Breaking Ground Music for sending*** Download: http://www.EverythingOShauN.com

Oakland-bred, Connecticut-based rapper TrUNDeed presents "1 Night Stand" , the CMT -produced new single from From The Bay To CT , his forthcoming album featuring Mistah F.A.B. , Chris Webby , A-Nice , The Prestigious One , Digital Beatz , Flylife , DreamLife , Artist is , Jitta On The Track , The Prestigious One , Ace is Working , Sanara , Natasha Ramos , Royal, Ru Williams , Casanova Mills and Jus L .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

One of Baltimore's finest, Damond Blue just dropped his new mixtape, "Blessonz" . The tape features original production and assisted by features from Fat Trel , King Los , Bun B , and more.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

Fresh (excuse the "pun") on the heels of his recently released LP "Universal Laws Vol.1" , Delaware's own dFresh releases a surprise concept EP "Fresh Gordon" , inspired by the iconic comic book character and "Savior of the Universe" Flash Gordon . The FREE to stream EP is fully sampled from Queen 's soundtrack, taken from the cult classic 80's movie. All production on "Fresh Gordon" is skillfully crafted by the Delaware duo The Hit List ( Zachary 'Zak Morris' Kerstetter and Gregory 'The Author' Durrette II ) and dFresh .   ***Thanks to DubMD for sending***

nhwww.net sends their latest venture, the World Wide mixtape. The mission of the project was to pair MCs and producers that regularly contribute to all the wonderful sounds that visitors hear daily on all of their reputable blogs. World Wide features the sounds of British beat composer Motel Eola , South African producer C-Rock Beats , as well as Trill Gates Beats and Tom Delay Beats from the American side of the Atlantic along with many more producers. Notable artists such Awkword , Eazy Steve & J.O. , $osa , CuzOH! , Kaddie Lak , Simile and newcomers INCrowd , Kenny Bryant , Hapless , 10 MP and more.  Tracklist 1. Eazy Steve and J.O. - Watch Us (prod. by Trill Gates Beats) 02:55 2. Cutty Marci - Where I Wanna Be (prod. by Trill Gates Beats) 03:48  3. $osa - Grind Season (prod. by C-Rock Beats) 03:36 4. INCrowd - Who Dat (prod. by Kid Tino) 03:15 5. 10MP - Cash (prod. by Eli Saf) 03:05 6. $osa ft. Norman Dean - Mafia (prod. by C-Rock Beats...

BECOME , an indie/urban musical offering from the EXGF Collective sends BECOME x XYLO 's 'Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea' . Stream & Download below!!!

Pittsburgh emcee Hubbs , drops his first visual off the "Modern Vintage III" mixtape which will be released July 21, 2015 . Pittsburgh artist Beedie joins him on the P. Fish produced track. Visuals shot by Wahoo Labs .  Download Modern Vintage III via free mixtape outlets. ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

Theory Hazit 's indie label, Wetwork Music , presents a young playful group of aspiring artists, Red Zelda and TSHAF . Together they make up the hip hop/electronic R&B duo, The Betweenagers . Their debut is a jab at trendy tunes entitled "New Haters" . ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***

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 . Kahlee’s other releases include Man Of Many Hats , The Seedand Here I Am . Kahlee’s performed alongside Snoop Dogg , Cypress Hill , Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony , Murs , Dilated Peoples and Immortal Technique . His music has appeared on The Wake Up Show , DJ Premier ’s Live From Headqcourterz show, the Showtime series All Access – Mayweather V. Maidana 2 , and will appear in The Challenger . “I guess I made this song to let people know that they’re not the only ones going through problems with there family or loved ones,” Kahl...

A string of seasonally-themed EPs released since the top of 2015 come full circle with the release of the SEASONS LP from Milwaukee emcee Klassik . ***Thanks to shamz digital for sending***

Michael Cardigan and Tommie Chase (2/3 of St Joe Louis ) comfortably deliver a royal beat down over muted Disney-esque flutes. The uptempo Swiff D production entitled Gold Slippers is every bit as regal as you would expect. This just a warm up for the upcoming Cloud Club Over Everything (CC/EVERYTHING) dropping July 26th . ***Thanks to Michael Cardigan for sending***

Portland Rapper / Producer / Artist, HALFMANHALF drops off an explosive new single - "Doses" featuring Cory Kendrix of the LNS crew and Brill of Load B. , produced by Theory Hazit . Be sure to follow HMH for new music and updates, and download his album GLOW produced entirely by G_Force .   Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to TOPE for sending*** Doses - featuring Cory Kendrix & Brill (Produced by Theory Hazit) by Half

The legendary Detroit DJ House Shoes , has provided a mixtape in anticipation of the new Finale record, "Odds & Ends" .  Featuring artists like Oddisee , Nottz , Flying Lotus , Elzhi , Knxledge and Black Milk , the mix highlights Finale's lyrical talent and finesse. The new album from Finale , "Odds & Ends" , is entirely produced by Oddisee and is available everywhere August 14, 2015 on Mello Music Group . ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending*** Bits & Pieces (The House Shoes Mixtape) by FINALE

PitchBlak Brass Band invited BBAS ' J57 to join them in a cypher in a bodega in Brooklyn the night after rocking a sold out show together the night before - check it out! ***Thanks to BBAS for sending***  Download PitchBlak : http://bit.ly/PitchBlakMusic

SOHH PR sends the new music video from Sean C. Johnson . Directed by Logan Meis ( Penguin Ice Productions ); starring Sean C. Johnson , Marcus "Kadence" Jackson . From the album "Circa 1993" . Download "Circa 1993 " : http://SeanCJohnson.Bandcamp.com http://SoundCloud.com/seanjohn5 http://SeanCJohnson.com

XXL’s 2015 Freshman Class brought the heat to L.A. with live performances at Club Nokia Show Recap Link: ((( http://m.xxlmag.com/v/News/XxlFreshmanClass9 ))) LOS ANGELES, CA (July 14, 2015) – Members of XXL Magazine ’s famously touted Freshman Class of 2015 put on an unforgettable show in L.A. Monday night at Club Nokia hosted by DJ Skee . Fetty Wap, Shy Glizzy, OG Maco, K Camp and Kidd Kidd performed their hit singles to a sold out crowd and were joined on stage by surprise guest and Hip-Hop superstar 50 Cent . Trinidad James , Masika Kalysha , Yesi Ortiz , and Curren$y joined the Freshman backstage as they celebrated yet another successful XXL Freshman LIVE show. The L.A. show was the second appearance for this year’s XXL Magazine Freshman Class, much to the delight of their West Coast fans.  ***Thanks to Li'Mari' (Echoing Soundz) for sending***

Below System Records sends the new single ''Barriers'' out now by JR & PH7 featuring Eric Biddines , from the upcoming JR & PH7 EP ''Noir'' . ''Noir'' EP out August 28th on digital and vinyl. Stream the EP below!!!

The Audible Doctor ( BBAS ) sends the EP he produced entitled "Something To Prove" by Southside Chicago artist and Treated Crew member A.K. . Stream & Download below!!!

For the past couple of years Atlanta has become known as the city of skinny jeans and songs full of struggle falsetto, autotune and whatever else you see on your TV and radio. Well today J-Coop of The Winning Team reminds people that the city once known as the home of the brave, pimps, playas and hustlas is back. The Southside Atlanta native restores the feeling this city has been missing with his Good Day ATLanta LP. ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Baltimore, MD artist Dolo Moretti sends "Positive" , the second release from his debut album titled "Float Like Gravity" being released Fall 2015 through Lathan Entertainment/DoloLIFE Music .  Stream below!!!

The Wanderer is the first visual in the time-traveling epic, "Time? Astonishing!" Directed by Jon Webb , Kool Keith narrates a man out of time, gathering data for his sciences. ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending*** Time? Astonishing! : https://lorange360.bandcamp.com/album...

The latest single from the FTRSNDMTRX camp - A dope video, shot in South London by LewiLondon , featuring the track 'Clap' , produced by DJ Agent M and OWNED by Sus Bully .

2015 A3C will take place  October 7-11, 2015,  in Atlanta’s eclectic Old 4th Ward, along Edgewood Ave, and East Atlanta Village.  A3C has moved the Conference Center to The Loudermilk Center, and the host hotel to the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel.  The A3C Pro-Audio Conference Center will remain at the SAE Institute of Atlanta, and A3C has partnered with the Atlanta Streetcars to move A3C attendees around Atlanta for free. A3C artist submissions are open through September 19th.  Submissions are free through September 1st for artists with a Sonicbids account. To date YCDon, Buggs Tha Rocka, Shope’, Young Chizz, Triune and nearly a dozen other artists have been selected to perform at this years A3C Festival & Conference.   Past Sonicbids selections include: Young Thug, Trinidad James, Rhymefest, Ca$h Out, Que, Black Sheep, Tanya Morgan, CJ Fly of Pro Era, & Propaganda.     Submit here : http://www.sonicbids.com/find-g...

The Bridge Promotion sends the latest Independent Coolness radio show podcast, hosted & mixed by Cool FD . The radio show podcast is sponsored by The Bridge Promotion , S.O.N. Clothing Co. , and my blog Definition of Fresh . Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist 01. Prano - Everything (prod. by Jay Demers) 02. Sean Armstrong - Sean Raps 03. Aaron Cohen - The Kill (prod. by Kemal) 04. Sav Killz ft. King Marvey X - Block Bangerz (prod. by DJ Poska)  05. Awon - Escapin Youth (prod. by Odweeyne of Chat Noir) 06. Innocent? ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq, Tek - Cam Up (prod. by Stan Da Man) 07. Papoose - The Plug (prod. by DJ Premier) 08. Amy Kickz - Sliver 09. Drama Sinatra - Unking (prod. by Trac-Qaeda) 10. Don Streat - Better Ways (prod. by M.W.P. Beats) 11. Sean Armstrong ft. Phoenix Pagliacci - A Day and A Dream 12. Frank Knight - Angels (prod. by The Gonz) 13. Awon - Have Mercy (prod. by Gorilla Glock of Chat Noir) 14. The Audible Doctor ft. Masta Ace, Wordswort...

MAC Media sends the track "Modern Day Gangsta" by Tragedy Khadafi featuring KRS-One and A.G. . “Modern Day Gangsta” will appear on Tragedy’s upcoming (and as of yet still untitled) solo album which will be released this summer.  Stream the track below!!!

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the mixtape "V.I." by Omaha, NE duo THE OutFiT .

Upcoming artist from Central Islip, New York, Ace Finesse releases his project titled "Industrial Ace" .  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Romy Acevedo for sending***

Matthew Whitlock sends Space Travelin' , the second single (and visual) from Mega Trife 's fourth studio album, “Gold Ain't Found Above Ground” .   Directed by Matt Watkins . Listen to this track at https://soundcloud.com/trifeandnon/sp... Physical copies available at www.megatrife.bandcamp.com

DM360 sends the video "Str8 Talk" by Nutso featuring General Steele x Blacastan . "Str8 Talk" is the final video taken 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' (Buy-Links): • iTunes : http://bit.ly/1yXuroo • Bandcamp : http://bit.ly/17gvU2Z • Fat Beats (CD): http://bit.ly/1dzpPSv • UGHH (CD): http://bit.ly/1NDfCAY