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DEFINITION OF FRESH x TRADIIO presents you to the talented Manchester, UK artist, Chris Durkin . This talented artist has this banging track worth checking entitled "Take Your Time" with Callum Stubs ....Now it's time to check out the interview 21 Questions with Chris Durkin . What's On TV: The big bang theory What's On My Playlist: Too much stuff! Favorite Movie: Inception Magazines/Books: I don’t read much… Why do you "Love'' Music? I think because music is powerful in so many different ways, it can speak to so many different people all over the world. Favorite Artist: I don’t think I could choose one! Favorite Group: Again I don’t really have one but at the moment I’m really into RÜFÜS, they’ve got a really distinct sound. Favorite Producer: Deadmau5 just because he takes the piss. 1st album you ever purchased? Honestly I can’t remember, I can’t even remember what happened last week. It was probably something em

Philly duo Moosh & Twist share their new song "Stamina" featuring Lil Uzi Vert . With all the energy we've come to expect from the hip-hop pair, the track hits from start to finish. Their forthcoming LP Growing Pains is due Spring 2016. ***Thanks to eOne Music for sending***

Al-Fatir and Big Pat sink strong words into the track ABY$$ , produced by Grandini . ***Thanks to Al-Fatir for sending***

KiD TeF is relentlessly consistent with the music now-a-days. Check out his “Cut It” freestyle featuring Chad Roto below!!! ***Thanks to KiD TeF for sending***

FUZZY sends his track Crystal Ball , produced Slim the Chemist . Check out FUZZY's live performance at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvaqTydXfso

eOne Music sends the visuals to the single "League of Your Own" by Bronx's DJ Spinking featuring Nico & Vinz , French Montana and Velous . Download 'League Of Your Own' - http://flyt.it/LOYO

Below System Records sends the music video for ''The Ritual'' by Pearl Gates feat. Masta Ace & Ali De Leon taken from the ''Diamond Mind'' EP. Song produced by Kic Beats , video directed by Damijin' Myndz! . Buy ''The Ritual'' Remix feat. eMC : Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/1VUOTaC iTunes: http://apple.co/26wExRq Amazon: amzn.to/1Tyc2Mh Bandcamp: bit.ly/1QCrt1j Google Play: bit.ly/245iq5S Spotify: bit.ly/1QCrz9b Tidal: bit.ly/1Tycb2c

Answer these two questions for me. How many people are on your team? How many people on your team are rappers/artists too? Well for this week’s episode we breakdown how to take a closer look at your team and how to know your role. We define what the ideal team should look like, go over a few pros and cons of what will happen if you get a new team, how to break the news to your crew and more. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! Can you answer a one question survey? Here's the link: str8outdaden.wufoo.com/forms/zy3w8231l5tu3g/

DM360 for sending the track "You Ain't Better" by rising NYC talent, Danny Matos .  “You Ain’t Better” is now available for stream and download through all major streaming outlets and digital retailers.  Stream the track below!!!

Philadelphia native Eshon Burgundy will release his highly anticipated third album, The Passover on May 27th . Following 2015's Billboard charting The Fear of God , Burgundy's new album, a 10 song set, showcases an energized and renewed Eshon, masterfully fusing incisive and reverent lyrics with dynamic production. Check out the track "Can't Tell Time" , produced by K. Agee .  Stream the track below!!! Accompanying The Passover , will be the first collection of exclusive merchandise from NFTRY Brand Apparel , Eshon Burgundy 's collaborative effort with Maison de Grace ( House of Grace ). Log onto theNFTRY.com for Exclusive Passover Pre-Order Packages, as well as information on the newly branded Music Group, NFTRY (formerly SAMG ). ***Thanks to SOHH for sending*** Video: Eshon Burgundy "Gunz x Rosez" (prod. Apollo Brown) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukVZcAGD7Mg

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the track "Soldier" by Taj MaHal featuring Northwest Chicago's E.Lz . The track is produced by the WatchM.E.N .

DM360 sends the mixtape Fatrick Ewing by the Queens/Orlando based emcee Red Eye . The mixtape features Joell Ortiz , Mr. Cheeks , Tragedy Khadafi , Blaq Poet and more!  Fatrick Ewing is now available for stream via AudioMack and SoundCloud , and may be download through Bandcamp via Panik Vision/Empire Music . Physical copies are also available, including a limited-edition  three-disc set featuring even more previously unreleased music.  Stream the mixtape below!!!

Homelessness in San Diego has reached epidemic proportions. The city ranks 4th in the nation in terms of its overall homeless population. Hoping to shed some light on what's going on, rapper/producer Truth Ali tells the story of a homeless war veteran in San Diego, California. Watch the powerful visual for "Hello World" below and check out his new album "Joshua Trees" which includes tracks featuring Royce Da 5'9" , Crooked I , Cyhi The Prince & more on iTunes now. ***Thanks to Gold Club PR for sending***

Fresh off a month long European headlining tour, Suicide Kings have completed the album cycle for their latest vinyl offering "Rock 'Em To Sleep" which was released on California label Panda Claw Records in 2015. They have since shot and released a video with fellow Detroit artist Guilty Simpson for our single "Go Outside" . ***Thanks to Cole (of the Suicide Kings ) for sending*** Download: http://suicidekingshiphop.bandcamp.com

Yep that's right, yours truly sat down with the good folks over at The Black Seinfelds podcast for a classic episode. You may remember us introducing the podcast back in December. Well lets just say they really got a raw and unfiltered version of J.Good . We talk everything from 2002-2006 being the best time to be in college AND in Atlanta, RatchetLand, favorite JAY Z records and of course gaining some respeck. ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Wilkes-Barre, PA artist Jared Xavier returns to the scene with another dope track, "Life We Choose" featuring Freemnd's own, AJ Suede ! ***Thanks to Jared Xavier for sending***

Back with another #Freestyle4Practice , Chase Allen tells his story so vividly over Yeezy 's 30 hours record.  Stream the Freestyle below!!! ***Thanks to Chase Allen for sending***

Returning after their recent release “Late Night” Rodd.D and SeeHeard returns with “Ridin’ Low” produced by Skid Premise . Stream & Download the track below!!! ***Thanks to Rodd.D for sending***

J-SO sends his fourth solo project, "Sunday Afternoon" is a collection of his real life stories over smooth instrumentals to vibe to. Life is art, & this is what this album embodies.

The #RaceTheSun series continues with the next musical installment. Part 2: "Sonic Boom" picks up where Part 1: "Home" left off and challenges listeners to answer one simple question, "How fast will you flee temptation?" Directed by Sean C. Johnson Starring: Adam Ledbetter and Kimila Ledbetter ***Thanks to SOHH PR for sending***  

DM360 sends Eff Yoo ’s stirring new video, “God Hates Me” , featuring The Audible Doctor and Airon Azure . The video is directed by both Eff Yoo and NJ’s Skrewtape , a multi-talented artist who has previously worked with Mr. Green and Miilkbone . And here, he’s taken the message of “God Hates Me” and turned it into a suspense/horror short-film. The Eff Word LP, which also boasts features from Big Noyd and Spit Gemz , is now available for stream and download through  iTunes and all major digital retailers. ‘The Eff Word’ - Buy/Stream Links: • iTunes: http://apple.co/1SBIvOG • Amazon: http://amzn.to/26gOD8Q • Google Play: http://bit.ly/1QpQbSs • Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1U7nyQI • Tidal: http://bit.ly/1YIOm9g

The Fresh Friday Show is a weekly mixshow produced by 2 guys from San Diego's 95.7 KISS FM . FFS consists of Dennis Blaze , the DJ and Beto Perez , the host. The mixshow highlights new music, artist interviews, current hits, rare B-side cuts, and throwbacks.   This epsiode features Baltimore emcee Wordsmith .  Stream at the link below!!! ***Thanks to NU Revolution Entertainment for sending*** CLICK TO LISTEN

With the temperatures rising across the country and spring in full effect, the timing couldn’t be better for the warmth and sharpness of “Frenemies” , the new single from frequent collaborators Tonio Sagan and Gems Geneva . “Frenemies” features Warrior King is now available for stream and can be downloaded au-gratis, courtesy of  Hive . ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

One of Miami's top ghost writers steps to the forefront and teams up with up and coming Oakland producer TOPE on the new single Flights. ​Swa Playmaker , formerly know as Benisour , has worked with the likes of DJ Khaled , Rick Ross , Fat Joe , and many more and is gearing up to drop a new EP this summer entirely produced by TOPE . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending***

Atlanta rapper Skinny-C presents his new single "MC" . Produced by Young Buck collaborator BeatGodz , "Blow Strong" is the new single from Never Hungry Always Thirsty Vol. 2: Back For Seconds , his new album featuring Monsta Luther King , Loc Barz , F1Phat , Skolar B , Shod Cooley , and Holly Crew as well as production from Nobody Famous , SMKA , and On A Heist . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Quarter Bird , unveils a heartfelt true story about losing a dear friend, in his new record “Another Angel” .  The underground artist seamlessly crafts together the story about his friend Christina who died in his arms from a drug overdose after trying to rehab and recover from using heroine. The rapper and singer belts out heart-wrenching lyrics like “I feel like I’m losing this fight...and the last thing I need is another angel on my shoulder. Look to the sky for new heights, Cover my eyes from the shade of the lights, way too bright, please just tell me when it’s over” and even admits to considering suicide as a way to deal with the pain. The Los Angeles native continues to release both heartfelt narratives and gritty street bangers, that are based on real life events, and isn’t afraid to speak the truth about the life of hustling. ***Thanks to Echoing Soundz for sending***

Southside Chicago rapper Filthy Rich presents the We Video Visions -directed music video for "All I Want" , the new Paris Beuller -produced single from Reservoir Dog , Rich's forthcoming album also featuring production from Hearontrackz , C-Sick , Ill Brown and Snapbackondatrack . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Below System Records sends the music video for ''Rockstalgia'' by Jace Abstract & Robin Da Landlord from the ''Rockstalgia'' EP. Produced by Robin Da Landlord . UndergroundHipHopBlog Premiere: http://bit.ly/1NzWliW Digital Purchase links ''Rocktalgia'' EP: - Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/1QAAtFn - iTunes: apple.co/1QryvdU - Amazon: amzn.to/1TRBkGi - Google Play: bit.ly/24ATZv3 - Bandcamp: bit.ly/1QVEfyw - Spotify: bit.ly/1Y9MWFd - Tidal: bit.ly/1RMDiFT

Here's Flow Volume 5 that I did featuring some of my favorite slow jams by legendary artist Prince . R.I.P. Prince Rodgers Nelson and thanks for sharing your gift of music with the world. Stream the mix below!!! DOWNLOAD: http://www.mixcrate.com/jdotrizzle/j-... . Tracklist DJ Intro Rain Interlude International Lover Do Me Baby The Beautiful Ones Purple Rain Adore Insatiable Scandalous Rain Interlude Shhh Rain Interlude Extraordinary Call Me Rain Outro

About a month or so back we started a series where we wanted to get insight from a publicist perspective. Now I know I promised to continue that dialogue, so my apologies for the wait. Trust me when I say it was well worth it. For this week’s podcast we sat down with the Networking Connoisseur herself, Jae Michelle . She gives us the major key to maximizing exposure as an artist. Yep you guessed it, hire a publicist. We talked her journey from Compton, California and what landed her in Atlanta, how to stand out in a male dominated industry and more. We had fun here and you will hear it all throughout our conversation. Turn the A/C on!!! (Trust me you will understand once you listen). So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! Can you answer a one question survey? Here's the link: str8outdaden.wufoo.com/forms/zy3w8231l5tu3g/ ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Bo Rocha , London-based singer/songwriter/producer, shared her newest single "Hold My Gaze" today on Pigeons & Planes . It will be available for wide-release May 27th via Bait and Switch Records .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Tell All Your Friends PR for sending***

Eclectic Nigerian soul singer, Maka has been hailed as "one of Africa's best kept musical secrets.  But the secret is officially out, now that she's unleashed her debut EP, The Truth , produced entirely by Teck-Zilla . The Truth EP can be streamed in its entirety via AudioMack and SoundCloud , and is available for download through Bandcamp (name your price).  Stream the EP below!!! ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

Verbal Kent ( of Ugly Heroes ) and !llMind ( platinum producer ) have teamed up to give fans a free album the day after 4/20 . The new LP is loaded with 13 new !llMind slaps and verses from Verbal Kent .   Stream & Download the FREE album below!!! ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending*** Tracklist 1. No Witnesses 01:55 2. Don't F$ck Around 02:52 3. Network (feat. Rusty Chains) 02:30 4. Tasteful Interlude 1 01:03 5. Roll With Me 03:24 6. What It All Means (feat. Rashid Hadee & Adad) 04:53 7. All Day 03:14 8. Weight Of Your World 03:14 9. Tasteful Interlude 2 01:04 10. Be Like Mike 03:39 11. Unhappiest (feat. Rusty Chains, Lance Ambu, Alltrusims) 02:45 12. King of Ink 02:20 Weight Of Your World by Verbal Kent & !llMind

The Stereo Boyz sends the visuals to their head nodder "Taxi" , music by Tishan/Soul Daad . The video was filmed & produced by Martha "Snapshot" Quezada . Stream: Stereo Boyz - Taxi EP Tidal   SoundCloud   Spotify

FreshfromDE is back with his latest video/single titled "To The Homies" off the forthcoming studio album "Home Is Where The Heart Is" which is an 8 track collaborative project, that documents FreshfromDE 's past to present living in his native state Delaware, produced entirely by Boston producer Rekordhead . ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending***

This is not your typical national artist only yearly mixtape. Majority of the following artists are 4/20 enthusiasts based out of the DC Market. Bless Up. Attend the 1st National Cannabis Festival Saturday 4/23 @ RFK Stadium, DC . ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

The Bridge Promotion sends the track Locust Rap by Youngstown, Ohio emcee/producer Device Trax . The track features Dolo GodBody . Stream the track below!!!

Tindal Enterprises sends the single "Stop Now" by North Carolina rising artist Rohan Da Great , produced by Majestic Drama . Stream & Download below!!!

DM360 sends the EP "The King of Styles" by Harlem rising and multi-talented Dollar Bin . The project is now available through Dollar Bin ’s own imprint and will be sure to punish sound systems everywhere.  Stream the EP below!!!

Queens, NY emcee J. ManifestO presents "Move" , his new single featuring Scienze , set to feature on J ManifestO 's upcoming EP Live From The Infinite . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the visuals to "Still Real" by Choo E Lo u ft. Rari Da God .

Bottom Feeder Music Group sends the visuals to "My Pieces Hittin" by Jaquae .

Multi-talented Baltimore, MD rap artist StarrZ showcases just how versatile he is with the new street record “Off The Record” , produced by King Midas . ***Thanks to Echoing Soundz for sending***

eOne Music announces the second posthumous release from hip hop artist Chinx with the single “For the Love” featuring Meet Sims from the album Legends Never Die debuting on June 3rd, 2016 .  Stream the track below!!!

Echoing Soundz sends the banger "Fuck The City Up" by Salsalino ft. Baby Treeze , the legendary E-40 and $ircloud . Stream the track below!!!

Free The Optimus would like to present “UNOHOWEDO” featuring Hunter , C.Shreve the Professor , and Mike L!VE , featuring production by Greensboro, NC beatsmith P.U.R.P. .

Digital PR sends the track "White Feathers" by Copenhagen-based DJ, Jazz drummer and producer Slowolf featuring New Zealand born singer Kimbra .

“Alpha Centauri” is the lead single from Prowess The Testament 's new EP Air​.​Human|Breath​.​Divine ( released April 1st ). The video features some of D.C.’s finest hip-hop artists: Enoch 7th Prophet , Ardamus , RNL , Shamir of WOLM , MC Logic , and The Cornel West Theory ’s Tim Hicks . Filmed and Edited By: S.O.N. Courtesy Of S.O.N. MEDIA . ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***  EP Stream / Download: https://prowessthetestament.bandcamp.com/

Here's the release of the latest music video "Sojourn" by AKD & Deepstar , taken from the acclaimed album Universal Language . ***Thanks to EFFISCIENZ for sending*** Universal Language LP: https://monadrecords.bandcamp.com/alb...

Bay Area, California rapper HipHop For President presents “The Political Liars”, his new single and musical centerpiece of his bid for the US presidency this year. Formerly known as Alpha Leo, the rapper officially changed his government name to HipHop For President, and his policies include legalizing cannabis, reparations for African-Americans, legislation against police brutality, and college grants for high school students with at least a C average. “The Political Liars”, which currently has a couple hundred shares on Facebook, features lyrics like “every election we go through this session / last time it was Obama in the recession / George Bush got a re-election / Bill Clinton’s saxophone collection had Blacks minds gone / then he signed that bill to put us away, we still didn’t learn our lesson.” HipHop For President released the David & Goliath mixtape in 2012 ( Datpiff ), and has released one single from the forthcoming David & Goliath 2, “Jesus Was Black” ( Sound

SOHH sends the new single from Promise 's TellAVision EP via Good Fruit Co. .  Produced by Giangelo Power and featuring guest vocals from Crystal Nicole .

Mello Music Group sends the LP "Don't Look Down" by Def Jux legend Mr. Lif . The LP features Akrobatik , Del , Blacastan , Selina Carrera , Erica Dee and production by Edan , Fakts One , Caliph-Now , TaylorMade , Alex Gale , Synesthetic Nation . Tracklist 1. Pounds of Pressure 03:24 2. The Abyss 03:14 3. Everyday We Pray 03:22 4. Let Go (feat. Selina Carrera) 03:22 5. A Better Day (feat. Erica Dee) 03:36 6. Whizdom (feat. Blacastan) [prod. Edan] 02:52 7. Mission Accomplished (feat. The Perceptionists) 03:36 8. World Renown (feat. Del The Funky Homosapien) 03:29 9. iLL 03:53 10. Don't Look Down 05:36 Don't Look Down by Mr. Lif

King Harris presents the introduction to Nightmare On Wolff Street , with the 2dopeboyz premiered “Wolff Street Intro” , as he rides Ice Cube ’s “Bird In The Hand” with boisterous bars, and lots of charisma.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to MAC Media for sending***

Proud Queens native Eff Yoo links with one of his hometown’s legends, Mobb Deep affiliate Big Noyd , for a bruising new single, “Indiscriminate Shots” .  The track is taken from April 21st release of Eff Yoo ’s The Eff Word LP, and is now available for download off the iTunes’  pre-order link, via Platformz Records .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

TOPE sends the new music video "No More" from one of the up and coming stars of the Portland scene - Mic Capes . Filmed and Directed by Totem Ent. .

DM360 sends the visuals to "Proposition Joe" , produced by SPKilla   The video is directed by A1 Vision As Featured On Thruway & SPKilla 's Mixtape, Despise The Free Lunch ‘Despise the Free Lunch’ ( iTunes ): http://apple.co/22ii71l

To sell or not to sale? Have you been giving your music away? Are you ready to sell? This week’s podcast we talk when to start selling your music to your fans. Now the quick and easy answer is immediately! However we break down what you should do first and leave you with 3 questions that you need to answer before thinking about placing a price tag on your music. So you know the drill…sit back…Relax and Listen! Can you answer a one question survey? Here's the link str8outdaden.wufoo.com/forms/zy3w8231l5tu3g/

With the current surge in momentum for Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders , New Bedford, MA emcee Revalation sends the new single "#BernNotice" proclaiming his support for the progressive Vermont Senator. The track is produced by DJ Nefarious , who cleverly flips a sample from the soundtrack of the hit TV series "Burn Notice" .  Stream & Download below!!!

Redefined recording artist & once again 'newcomer' Boy Tue$day drops his first EP of 2016, "Cocaine Love Story" . Hosted by StayGrindin Supply . ***Thanks to Tyme Records for sending***

Platinum-selling artist Spectacular is back on the scene with a hot new single titled “She Don’t Love U” with all-star features by Tory Lanez , Rich Homie Quan and Compton Menace .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Echoing Soundz for sending***

Since Cleveland's up-and-coming rapper Lil Cray released his catchy single “Kyrie Irving” to the world, his favorite player has found himself in the running for NBA glory.  The track is produced by Bighead & Divinci .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to eOne Music for sending ***

Below System Records sends the music video for ''I'll Be Good'' by Chuuwee & Trizz from the ''AmeriKKa's Most Blunted 2'' album. Produced by MoniBeatz . Digital purchase links ''AmeriKKa's Most Blunted 2'' : - iTunes: http://bit.ly/AMB2iTunes - Amazon: http://bit.ly/AMB2AMZN - Google Play: http://bit.ly/AMB2GP - Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/AMB2BC - Spotify: http://bit.ly/1RpC5C9 - Tidal: http://bit.ly/1pLyurC CD purchase links: - Below System Records: http://bit.ly/22FLm0n - UGHH.com: http://bit.ly/1RvKEyM - HHV.de: http://bit.ly/1N3K71Q - Kudos Records: http://bit.ly/1REmkrb

Curtis Fields and Phil Jones ( HAUNTED ) came together to create The Pheels , a perfect blend of Atlanta pop and R&B. Recently, the duo dropped their newest single and video - "Don't Play Yourself" .  The video is directed by Studio Veux . ***Thanks to Tell All Your Fiends PR for sending*** Don't Play Yourself: https://soundcloud.com/thepheels/dont...

Baltimore emcee Nephew just dropped his new mixtape on us, "Came A Long Way" . The 12-track project covers a wide range of topics and has something for everyone. 

Detroit emcee & producer, Nolan The Ninja returns once again and sends his new single for a new forthcoming project! The track is titled, "dianetics." and it showcases the 23-year old's "verbal exercise" on 5ynoT 's filthy production... The song is also the lead single from his forthcoming LP, 'he[art].' (set to release on July 1st via Fat Beats + Left Of Center )

YC The Cynic sends his track "Pretty Bodies" featuring MFN eXquire and produced by Steel Tipped Dove .   This is his last single as YC the Cynic as he will be known as Kemba . Check out the reason for the name change as well as streaming the track below!!! I was 12 years old when I got the name YC. I grew up with it, made mistakes, and starting making a name as a teenager. The further I got into adulthood, the more I felt suffocated by it. This change will allow me to be the artist I'm becoming, unapologetically . I've learned a lot about the industry since the release of my last album. Thanks for showing me love throughout the first chapter of my career. Hopefully you continue to rock with me. " - Kemba (formerly known as YC The Cynic)