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This is why we love when you guys leave comments and ask questions. Today's podcast was inspired by @100GrandRoyce who asked about rereleasing/rerecording some of his old music that didn't get much traction. We go over the reasons why you should rerelease your old music and give a couple of tips of how to not make the same mistakes from the past. 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/ Today’s podcast is brought to you by theartistguide.co The Artist’s Guide To Selling Your Music Without iTunes provides you with 6 alternative platforms to use for not just selling your new album or single, but for selling physical products like merch and bonus content, and apps and widgets to help you get your music out to the world! Head over to www.theartistsguide.co right now for more information and use promo code SODDITUNES25 at checkout for 25% off of your d...

In this episode, WLPWR and Brian Onrea talk to hip hop star Trinidad James about: Recording his hit single “All Gold Everything” and having to find out and locate who made the beat. His involvement in music production and why he considers himself a producer. How he got writing credit on Bruno Mars Grammy award winning song, “Uptown Funk” His new DJ Mustard produced hit featuring Mystical and Lil Dicky “Just a lil Thick” and how that came about. They also talked to Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum songwriter Makeba Riddick . She’s written huge songs for Jennifer Lopez , Beyonce , Rihanna , Eminem , Mariah Carey , T.I. , Fantasia , and many more. Her story is very inspirational for anyone who has the talent, drive and desire to make it in the music industry. Stream the podcast below!!! ***Thanks to WLPWR for sending***

Arlington, Texas emcee Doc Strange presents "Futuristic Handgun" , his self-produced new single featuring Guilty Simpson . Strange is prepping for the release of his new EP Sindrome . Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotion for sending***

San Francisco, CA rap artist Willie Hen , a familiar voice/figure on the Bay Area rap scene but mostly known for his work with the Hip Hop Icon, Scarface ( Scarface presents The Product" One Hunid ) where he was 1/3 of the group The Product .  Wille sends his solo track "Pullin Up" , produced by BarzMakesBangers .  More Willie Hen info at: ItsMyURLs.com/williehen

Go-Go legends Rare Essence drops the viusal for the track "Turn It Up" ! Director: Joseph Pattisall / Producer: Roger Gastman / Cinematographer: Daryl Pittman

Brooklyn rapper Bajan Sparrow ( formerly known as Spa77ow ) presents the Director Ruth -directed music video for "Dopeman Freestyle" , where he drops bars over N.W.A. 's classic in anticipation of his forthcoming mixtape God Don't Like Ugly . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

While on the road, J57 sat down with the good people at Southern Vangard Radio for a dope in-studio / in-depth interview, catching us up on everything that the Brown Bag AllStars has been up to.  Stream & Download the session below!!! ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

Northern Virginia rapper/producer Omar Get Em presents his new single "Trill" , slated to appear on his forthcoming EP Sensations .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

MAC Media sends "Right Back To The Money" by King Harris featuring The Game , produced by Oh No . From the debut album, Nightmare On Wolff Street .

Moses Soweto-Tsali sends his track "Cowry" .  Stream & Download below!!!

Devine Carama sends his latest track entitled "Performance Enhancing" which features new rhymes of the popular instrumental "Panda" .  Stream & Download below!!!

SOHH sends the visuals for "LivStrong" by J.Kwest featuring J Ivy , from the album "Lemonade" , available to stream and purchase on all digital outlets. Directed by Cam Be . J.Kwest's Lemonade album is available now on iTunes : http://apple.co/1XWgzcs

Detroit's grittiest producer, Apollo Brown , is back with blue collar rhyme writers Red Pill (Detroit) & Verbal Kent (Chicago). Directred by Andy "Orange Cap" Miller .  From the upcoming Ugly Heroes album "Everything In Between" 6/24. ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending***

MAC Media sends the track "The Recipe" by REKS , produced by Nottz , from the upcoming REKS album, The Greatest X , (pronounced The Greatest Unknown ) dropping this summer on Brick Records . Stream the track below!!!

French hip-hop producer Doug Jawers drops off a New Single and enlists the help of P.T.P. (NYC) & Revalation (New Bedford, MA) to lace one of his heavily funk inspired backdrops on "Zen Pen"  with cuts by 73 Stan . Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Revalation (of EMS) for sending***

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the track "48 Hours" by Franchise Liaison , produced by Josh Lamont off the upcoming Hardtimes Records Mixtape "#ThePrelude2Everything" .

Bronx born Randallstown, MD based emcee Mitch L. Hennessy sends his track "Make A Move" , produced by Keef Knoxx   featuring Baltimore's D. Smalls and Ray Man . Make A Move by Mitch L. Hennessy feat D. Smalls and Ray Man

Baltimore's own Damond Blue just dropped a dope new track, "Pop Style Freestyle" . ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

New York rap trio Alpha Faktion proudly showcase the five elements of Hip-Hop in their new video for “Creative Control” , the Nottz -produced lead single off their upcoming album of the same title. Alpha Faktion ’s Creative Control is due out later this year via East Rock Entertainment …stay tuned! ***Thanks to DM360 for sending*** Buy-Links: • iTunes: http://apple.co/1NLE2aM • Amazon: http://amzn.to/1MT3G2w • Google Play: http://bit.ly/1SF6Sh9 Stream-Links: • AudioMack: http://bit.ly/1TTDrp3 • SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/231uj7b • Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1XSbUIs • Tidal: http://bit.ly/1WlUYvd

The DMV's Tokyo Cigar sends the visuals to "Thanos and Russell Simmons" . Check out what Tokyo Cigar had to say about the track...   "A track dedicated to the days when you make sense out of everything that doesn't make sense about your life. Thanos represented the sub conscious and Russell Simmons was the one that inspired me to start meditating" - Tokyo Cigar Donate or download for free via bandcamp: https://gravityacademyrecords.bandcam...

Houston emcee  hasHBrown of T.H.E.M. is prepping the release of his new EP titled The Power Nap which will drop soon. "The Prelude" serves as re-introduction to hasH's raw rap style over a psychedelic-soul track produced by Chris Rockaway . ***Thanks to HBJMRR for sending***

Chase Allen sends his new freestyle entitled "Rigamortis" . Stream & Download below!!!

Compton, California native Billionaire Buck drops his new song properly titled, "Karma " , produced by JTP .  Stream the track below!!!

Portland artist HALFMANHALF recently made the move down to Sacramento, and with the move comes new music. Following up his 2011 album, GLOW , HALF drops the new album, FiLTH , featuring Hanif , illmaculate , Only One , Cody DeCamry , Cory Kendrix , and more. the production; handled this time by an all-star cast of Portland producers including Trox , Theory Hazit , LAWZSPOKEN , 5th Sequence , and more. Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to TOPE for sending*** FiLTH by Half

MotherLand X sends "Pass Thru" the first official single by Nomad , produced by Brian Jacobs .  Stream the track below!!!

Below System Records sends the new music video for ''Now'' by Beat Bruisers x Ruste Juxx x Pawz One from their collaboration album ''Def By Stereo'' . Directed by Daniel Phoenix . Filmed and Edited by Wood Works Media & Vinyl Villains . Digital purchase links ''Def By Stereo'' : - iTunes: http://bit.ly/DefByStereo - Amazon: http://amzn.to/1SwYHoV - Google Play: http://bit.ly/1KqZCQd - Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/1RzRiVG - Spotify: http://bit.ly/1PaysT2 CD purchase links: - Below System Records: http://bit.ly/1NkgJ5T - UGHH.com: http://bit.ly/1V8zK18 - HHV.de: http://bit.ly/1NkgQyB

ThiNXx sends his new visuals to the track "Excuse Me" . Free Download Available here: https://thinxx.bandcamp.com/track/exc...

DEFINITION OF FRESH x TRADIIO presents you to the talented Electronic music artist Surma , from Leiria, Portugal. This talented artist has a musical soundscape worth checking entitled "Maasai" ....Now it's time to check out the interview 21 Questions with Surma . What's On TV: I don't watch television! It's a rare thing! What's On My Playlist: I hear a lot of things, but actually I have St.Vincent, Hudson Mohawke, Poliça, Julia Kent, Beak, Deradoorian, Moderat and a lot more eheh. Favorite Movie: Dear Frankie Magazines/Books: Magazines: Blitz, DIF Books: The Road, Blood Meridian, No country for old men (Cormac McCarthy), An Iceland Fisherman (Pierre Loti), etc. Why do you "Love'' Music? I always love music, who doesn't? It's been a passion since I was 5/6 years old and it was just because of my dad. He has several vinils of very different bands, which goes from Johnny Cash to The Doors and to Miles Davis, and h...

If you follow me on Twitter (which you should be)then you may be familiar with a mini rant that I went on a couple of days ago. This rant was the direct result of an email I received about submissions on our site. That email sparked about 20 tweets that was nothing but gems, so I felt it was only right to share with our podcast family. So today we give you the results of ranting on Twitter and expose when venting goes right. Oh and if you are trying to get your music on a blog, then you may want to pay close attention too. 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/ Today’s podcast is brought to you by theartistguide.co The Artist’s Guide To Selling Your Music Without iTunes provides you with 6 alternative platforms to use for not just selling your new album or single, but for selling physical products like merch and bonus content, and apps and widgets to help...

Coming off her performance on the season finale of Empire , R&B singer/songwriter V. Bozeman debuts the brand new single “Go” . Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Epic Records for sending***

Lucian sends his second single, Fly By Night featuring Noé . Stream & Download below!!!

"Breathe Easy"   is the first full-length studio album from Brooklyn hip-hop recording artist  IDE , the co-founder & CEO of Creative Juices Music . After a six year hiatus, IDE returns with producer Lucky Loopiano to deliver his most personal album to date - a 'magnum opus' of raw lyricism and thematic wordplay over the intoxicating soundscapes of gritty New York boom-bap production and live instrumentation. Stream the album snippets below!!! ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending***

With the release of his new EP fast approaching, John follows up the EP’s lead single, “Do That Shit” with the equally dope “Bully Pulpit” featuring New Jersey’s Rich Quick , produced by Rediculus . Standing in the Face of Time will be available as a free download next through Chicago-based indie label, Platformz Music .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

Nigerian rapper, Fecko and African Hip hop producer, Teck-Zilla , have decided to resurrect the Legendary Fela Kuti on this catchy Afrobeat/Hip hop track "Fela Must Rise" , with powerful visuals directed by AKD ( Block20 Media ).

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the visuals to the lead single off the joint project "NARCOTECHS" by MPIRE x DOZA THE DRUMDEALER . Album coming soon Summer 2016.

Portland artist and Eark Gang representative, EJ releases his new mixtape Eark Over Everything - 12 tracks deep from radio ready singles, to the block anthem "I'm So Kirby" , to the slowed down ladies joint, Stuntin On Em . Stream & Download the mixtape below!!! Watch:  EJ - Stuntin On Em ***Thanks to TOPE for sending***

New York artist Stunnah sends "You Ain't Know" , the second single off "The Break" an upcoming mixtape, produced by Vonviddy . Stream & Download below!!!

FTO Music sends the new project "Twenty Sixteens" by Asheville, NC artist C.Shreve the Professor . Stream the project below!!!

The artist known as Brennan , and producer Blake Belair , reignite their #ILLClintonTuesdays series with a new single from the Northside Atlanta duo. The musical chemistry between the blood brothers of ILLClinton is at an all-time high, and their latest, "Beam Up" , is encouraged to be blasted at high volumes.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to ILLClinton for sending***

An icon of Philadelphia’s indie-rap scene, Maylay Sparks (fka Rahsheed ) has been holding it down in Copenhagen, Denmark for over a decade and carving out his space as an international Hip-Hop giant. That much is evident on his fifth full-length album, The Rebel’s Renaissance , his latest project. The Rebel’s Renaissance is now available on  iTunes and all major digital retailers via Below System Records , a Hip-Hop label based out of Almelo, the Netherlands.  Stream the album below!!! ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

Mello Music Group sends the video to "Let Go" by the legendary Mr. Lif featuring Selina Carrera , from the album "Don't Look Down" out now.  Starring: Mr. Lif , Selina Carrera , Thunderwolf , Ryan Khoury ...Music Production by Caliph-NOW ...Director: by Jon Webb CD: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/mr-l... Vinyl: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/mr-l...

The DMV's young spitter and 2016 Howard University's Hottest Emcee E.L.P.J. is back with his introspective visuals for the banger "Who Am I?!" off his EP "Canei Kick It?!" . ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** Check out more by E.L.P.J. here: http://elpj.bandcamp.com I https://soundcloud.com/e-l-p-j I #ELPJisDope

DM360 sends IAM Open by Hip Hop collective Get Open . The 16-track project that serves as a platform for each artist to shine over instrumentals from Arts Martiens ( Martian Arts ); the sixth studio LP from the multi-platinum French Hip-Hop group, IAM .

"A Small Thing 2 a Giant" is the recent project dropped by Tha Kid Jae which is available on soundcloud for streaming. With production from the likes of Stigmata , Dizzee , Producer Public and Denzeil Gray .  Tha Kid Jae called on his Hip Hop Heads brother's WLP , Enigma , The Season and Alphamale for features throughout "A Small Thing 2 A Giant" . ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***

Echoing Soundz sends the remix to "All I Got " by Sean Kingston featuring the Migos .

Cannon Ball PR sends the stunning bass loaded track "Sommer" by oustanding new Danish duo AyOwA .  Stream the track below!!!

MAC Media sends the track "When I Come Around" by Pyro Dinero featuring Sir Michael Rocks & Go Dreamer . His debut project, Illiana , (which will be released this summer) is a snapshot of the forgotten city of Hammond, Indiana. Stream the below!!!

Reaching Higher sends the visuals to "Champion Song" by New Orleans artist and bandleader Slangston Hughes , produced by N.O. Bricks . Shot and edited by Reel Spotlite Films . Stream/download the full maxi single featuring Fo On the Flo , Kataalyst Alcindor and L'Daialogue DiCaprio on Bandcamp here: bit.ly/CHAMPSONGBAND

Quite Great Communications sends the visuals to "So Much Time" by member of the collective The Keyz and Virginia Beach artist Young Malak featuring Mi-less , from the mixtape release "The Messenger" . FREE DOWNLOAD AND STREAM LINKS Tidal http://listen.tidal.com/album/59314747 spotify https://play.spotify.com/album/7dtbJN... Bandcamp.com https://thekeyzofficial.bandcamp.com/... Datpiff.com http://www.datpiff.com/mixtapes-detai... Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/the-keyz-3/set...

Echoing Soundz sends the All The Way Up (Remix) by Evan Barlow .

Single #2 "Doin' Numbers" from  FreshfromDE x Rekordhead upcoming album "Home Is Where The Heart Is" which is a reference to the growing up in the MC's native state of Delaware. This latest single states FreshfromDE 's aspirations to "Do Numbers" despite the fact he's from a small state with no industry connections, not just money, but stats, plays, interaction, exposure, EVERYTHING. Expect to hear "Home Is Where The Heart Is" in its full glory late spring.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Dub MD for sending***

Slowolf dropped his EP White Feathers featuring top collaborations with key acts including: Pell , Kimbra and UK grime Mc's Dream Mclean & Scrufizzer .

MAC Media sends the flip of Ice-T 's "Colors" by King Harris , produced by Oh No . From King’s debut Nightmare On Wolff Street . Stream the track below!!!

Growing up a Nas fan...for years Chase Allen has dreamed of rapping over this beat. The time has finally come... With this #MonkeyFoodMonday #Freestyle4Practice GET DOWN ! Thanks to MonkeyFood Music Group for sending***

Atlanta's ILLClinton releases a Producers Cut Edition of their cinematic visual, Prophet$ , following the release of their new album, ILLClinton Era .  Filmed in Brooklyn, NY ***Thanks to ILLClinton for sending***

NU Revolution Entertainment sends the lyric video to Wordsmith 's "Who We Are" . Project & Video Director: Chris Stehle Motion Graphics: Svetlana Miroshnichenko

How many social media platforms do you have? Are you engaging your fans on all of them? For today’s podcast we talk using social media to your advantage. We show you how to identify where your audience is socially, explain why you should have the Big 4 and how to truly engage with your fans. 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/ Today’s podcast is brought to you by theartistguide.co The Artist’s Guide To Selling Your Music Without iTunes provides you with 6 alternative platforms to use for not just selling your new album or single, but for selling physical products like merch and bonus content, and apps and widgets to help you get your music out to the world! Head over to www.theartistsguide.co right now for more information and use promo code SODDITUNES25 at checkout for 25% off of your download. ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Following her "Truth Is.." release, Jayd Ink is back with song #two, from her "Thr33" series. Eight months ago Roy Wood$ released his EXIS project with OVO Sound which included a record titled "Unleashed" . With Wood$' blessing, Jayd Ink delivers her seductive installment to the Unleashed instrumental.  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Breaking Ground Music for sending***

DJ Drama gives us another taste of his highly anticipated new LP Quality Street Music II with the new single "Wishing" , featuring Chris Brown , Skeme and Lyquin . ***Thanks to eOne Music for sending***

Austin Fillmore just released his third project titled Hear & Now . Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Collin Ferguson for sending***

Brooklyn rapper Bajan Sparrow (formerly known as Spa77ow ) presents "Vyvanse" , the new Jacob Lethal -produced single from his forthcoming mixtape God Don't Like Ugly . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

DM360 sends the visuals to “Alpha Mega” , from Eff Yoo ’s The Eff Word LP, which is produced entirely by Rediculus . The eleven track effort is now available on compact disc, and can be downloaded through all major digital retailers, courtesy of  Platformz Music . ‘The Eff Word’ ( iTunes ): http://apple.co/1SBIvOG

Rap duo angela&bryanna sends the visuals to the track "Hooker" a trap/hip-hop /dance song produced by Gold Whistle founder, Cobra Krames .  Video by Wiley Films

Following the release of her EP- Invitation Only and recently being featured on a song with T.I. , Toronto songtress Jayd Ink drops her new record Truth Is.. , produced by FYU-CHUR . ***Thanks to Breaking Ground Music for sending***

Who is AllttA ? An Electronic/Hip Hop duo with 20syl ( C2C/Hocus Pocus ) on production and Mr. J. Medeiros ( The Procussions ) on vocals. Here is their first tune titled, "Connery" . ***Thanks to AllttA Music for sending***

Big Malk sends another loosey out the vault entitled "King Cobra" , featuring SMGs . New music on the way!  Stream & Download the track below!!!