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Now that we are literally days away from a new year, Str8OutDaDen felt they should go out with a bang on The Str8OutDaDen Podcast . So instead of having people call in, J.Good went through his phone and made a few calls to see who would pick up. After getting a surprise call from his mother (who asked a pretty good question), they proceeded to talk with Jabee , DiV.W , Abib Jahleel , Jimmy Hennec , Barz Damu of Flymind Poets and J.Good 's homeboy Courtney from back home. Great convos here and you Lazies even got some background history on my life via my boy Rob lol. So you know the drill...Sit Back...Relax and Listen! ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Lil Durk drops his latest mixtape "They Forgot" , hosted by DJ Bandz & Bigga Rankin .

19 year old artist Melvy Pockets hails from Brampton Ontario and is gearing up to release his debut EP "The Golden Child" this January 2017 . Melvy's latest release off the project is a new single titled "Sippin Bacardi" .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Breaking Ground Music for sending***

Koozii sends his new track "Sum'Mo" featuring Banks , produced by Dez Wright .

Peter Roth sends the EP thrifty(so)ul by Bronx emcee Mélan . Stream & Download below!!!

The Snowgoons sends the visuals for the track "We Won't Die" featuring Sicknature & Sean Strange . Taken off the Snowgoons » Goon Bap « album, out now on Goon Musick . Snowgoons - Goon Bap album out now: iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/goo... Bandcamp : https://snowgoons.bandcamp.com/album/...

DopeHood sends the official music video for "Buy Love" by Future .

Hollywoods Elite Participate In The 2nd Annual Haute Holiday Toy Drive To Bring Hope To Kids In Need West Hollywood, CA. December 24, 2016 - Tis the season to give back and Rosa Acosta partnered with My Friend’s House Foundation did just that by raising to $18,775 in gifts to be donated to under privileged local boys and girls unable to have a Merry Christmas. Rosa Acosta along with her LHH franchise cast members, Masika Kalysha and Althea Heart , came out to support the event which was packed with LA’s top taste makers and Hollywood elite. The red carpet photo ops were taken over by LA native A.D. , Robby Betts , M. Taylor , and Brian Sibley .  Jaden Smith was kind enough to donate gifts for the foundation as well as sponsors the Money Team , Bad Medina Cosmetics , and Coast to Coast Sailing Co. Guest of the Haute Holiday 2nd Annual Shoe And Toy Drive experienced the Mrs. Claus Open Bar via Starrtenders , the Secret Santa Gaming Experience , Haute Holiday Photo Boo

FlexBeato sends his collaboration EP with Brooklyn emcee Cool R the Don entitled "Angels With Filthy Souls" .  Stream & Download the EP below!!!

NorCal Nick sends his latest track "Goin' Through it (2017 NY Resolutions) , produced by mt. marcy .   Stream the track below!!! This song is for anyone who's 2016 didn't quite live up to expectation. 2017 will be better. Enjoy. - Nick

On this weeks release, Mpulse drops the track "Actions" , produced by Keef Boyd . ***Thanks to Austin Maxfield for sending***

Twenty sixteen saw Jonathan Emile drop eight singles + music videos, lecture at schools, land numerous acting gigs in movies and television, win a court case against Universal Music , TDE and Interscope Records over the unlawful takedown of his 2015 breakout single "Heaven Help Dem" featuring Kendrick Lamar , and to close the year out, Emile releases his second full length project "Phantom Pain" . ***Thanks to High Season Co. for sending***

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the vid to "Real Chill" by Rae Sremmurd ft. Kodak Black .

The talented DMV artist/producer/entrepreneur Big Hookz just dropped his new music video on us, "Make A Milli" , from his upcoming album "NeverSettle4Less" . ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

George Nicholas drops "Capital Gain" , which is fittingly his very first commercial release.

Bernard Jabs from Tifton, Gerogia just released his brand new song "Master P" .  The song is produced by DTHitz , "Master P" is a song Bernard wrote in honor of Master P . ***Thanks to Ope Odumakin for sending***

Big Lo on raps x Nickel Loot Tester on the beat are Big Loot . Watch for an EP dropping in 2017.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***

Bronx, New York emcee G.C. a.k.a. Godz Chyld presents Reborn , his collaboration EP with producer Jordan River Banks , featuring Killah Priest and Loaded Lux . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending*** Tracklist 1. True and Livin 03:11 2. Blue Flame ft Loaded Lux 02:47 3. Blue Flame pt. II 00:45 4. Crazy 02:58 5. Godz Speech ft Killah Priest 03:22 6. Watch Me Rise 03:33 Reborn by Godz Chyld X Jordan River Banks

Dirty Science sends a Free Stream of the new album Dystopia by Emanon with long time partners in crime Aloe Blacc & Exile .  Stream the album below!!!

Portland's own Speaker Minds drops their funky fresh new music video for Loose Limbs from their recent album, Gumbo Grooves . Starring vocalist Adrian Adel and Randal Wyatt . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending***  Download Gumbo Grooves via  http://www.speakerminds.com/

Filmed in association with GoPro cameras, “Good Ol’ Love” is a first person view of touring through the eyes of Masta Ac e. A fan-favorite produced by 9th Wonder , “Good Ol’ Love” originally appeared on the 2004 full-length album, "A Long Hot Summer" . ***Thanks to Below System Records for sending***  "A Long Hot Summer" CD reissue available at: - Below System Records: http://bit.ly/1Siu8Ra - hhv.de: http://bit.ly/2hFtYux - ughh.com: http://bit.ly/2gB7aXJ Stream the bonus tracks on Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2hoF3iz

  M-Dot drops the banger " Days Are All The Same " , produced by Hi-Tek follows the releases of the horror-core cinematic  ' Dreamscape ' (Prod. By Marco Polo ), the innovative 360° visual ' Give It To Me '  & the impetus latent 'Shine' (Ft. Method Man ). All of the aforementioned appear on M-Dot 's forthcoming " egO anD The eneMy " , due to drop 1/27/17 . ***Thanks to Revalation (of EMS) for sending***

After making waves with the recently released “Link Up” , New Orleans artist Malik Ninety Five returns with another promising single in “Right Now” .  “Right Now” continues to build the anticipation for the New Orleans native’s forthcoming new record, The Paradise Project . “Right Now” is now available for stream and download through all major digital retailers, via EMPIRE Distribution .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

LA PROMO sends the Carlos Ferragamo track "New Sh*t" , produced by Araabmuzik .

Following up with the release of his critically acclaimed Juice visual, Alabama's P.I.T. offers up his single, Tryna' Get Rich , produced by Shipmates .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Selective Management for sending***

Portland rapper Mat Randol teams up with certified Gold producer of A$AP Ferg ’s “Shabba” record, producer Snugsworth for their first collaborative EP, Libero . Deriving from the Italian word meaning “free” , Libero is entirely produced by Snugsworth and comprised of six tracks that raise awareness of present issues in the world, conquering war with ones self, and coming to terms with both combined. ***Thanks to TOPE for sending ***

Australian emcee OptiMystic presents his new video “Madd Rush” which features Onyx & JR . Shot down under in Australia , the hardcore track is lifted from his double album; “Day of the Guiding Light / Followed by the Shadow” . ***Thanks to No Cure Digital for sending***

Phraze Enterprises sends the visuals to "The Keep Show" by The Keep ( Phraze & Jayroctomologist ). "The Keep Show" is a fresh take on a traditional theme...two emcees and a microphone.  From the album .Life ( dot life )

Raheem DeVaughn x Wes Felton come together for their EP "A Nation Divided" .

D. Schweinbeck sends J.Row 's latest single featuring Sy Ari Da Kid , titled "What's It Gone Be" .  Stream the track below!!!

Coalmine Records sends the "Infomercial (Freestyle)" by Brooklyn rapper Saga and Chicago producer Thelonious Martin . Off Martin’s exceptional 2016 release, Late Night Programming .  Stream the freestyle below!!!

In celebration of his birthday, South Carolina artist Rodd.D teams up with brother, Twane Picaso for the Raisi K produced track “Game 6” . ***Thanks to Push TheArts for sending***

The Love Experiment ( @LoveExperiment ) a future-soul band drops the track "Friends" featuring JSWISS .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to JSWISS for sending*** The Love Experiment by The Love Experiment

Los Angeles-based emcee F.Y.I. presents the HighTopBully -directed music video for "Trust Me" , the Dale Danja -produced single from his new EP F.Y.I. Invented Green . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***  F.Y.I. Invented Green | http://bit.ly/FYIFIGep Trust Me | http://bit.ly/FYITrustMe

Langston Hughes III return with their latest visual effort "The Legend of Eddie Kane" . The group from Charleston, SC is comprised of Chawle Dawk the Superstar , Maximillion and DJ Cory B and claim the term "Adult Contemporary Head Nod Music" when describing their music. ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending*** Stream "The Legend of Eddie Kane" : https://soundcloud.com/langston-hughes-iii/the-legend-of-eddie-kane  

After releasing a project with Conway in October, french producer Mil is back and this time he has joined forces with Conway 's brother Westside Gunn . Their full length collaboration, Riots On Fashion Avenue , will be out February 10th . Here's their first single, Brains Flew By . ***Thanks to EFFISCIENZ for sending*** RIOTS ON FASHION AVENUE by WESTSIDE GUNN

All Things Go has shared Khodara 's debut EP 'Where's Your Love' . ***Thanks to Tell All Your Friends for sending***

4 months in to his "52 Weeks" campaign, Mpulse drops "In Her Net" , produced by Keef Boyd .   Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Austin Maxfield for sending***

NorCal Nick sends his new song titled "Can't 4Get" produced by tomcbumpz .

After dropping his long awaited album, The St John's Scholar , in early in 2016, Vinnie went straight back to work with producers Trox and THEMpeople for the brand new EP, Duality . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending***

Bronx, New York emcee G.C. a.k.a. Godz Chyld presents the Joshua Cruz -directed music video for "Blue Flame" , his new single featuring Loaded Lux .  "Blue Flame" appears on Reborn , GC 's forthcoming EP featuring Killah Priest , produced by Jordan River Banks . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***  GC - Blue Flame Ft. Loaded Lux : https://godzchyld.bandcamp.com/track/...

Stik Figa is back on January 27th with his new album "Central Standard Time" on Mello Music Group . This is merely the introduction. The new album features fellow rhyme-smiths Elzhi , Homeboy Sandman , Rappin' 4-Tay , Quelle Chris , along with production from Black Milk , Exile , Apollo Brown , !llmind , L'Orange , D/Will , and Grammy Award Winner Nottz . In the meanwhile checkout the visuals for the track "Pardon The Interruption" . ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending***

(Houston, TX) December 19, 2016 - The city of Houston came out for IceMan Nick's Iced Out Holiday Boosie Bash . The celebration, hosted by Boosie Badazz , took over Drink Houston for a memorable affair that included performances, plenty of special guests and even a red carpet appearance by Frosty the Snowman . Snootie Wild , Z-Ro , Robby Betts , Chinara Butler and J Prince, Jr. , were among the recognizable faces who attended the events. Party-goers enjoyed an evening of excitement that included impromptu performances by both Boosie and Snootie Wild .  View the video below!!! ***Thanks to Echoing Soundz for sending***

The Snowgoons are back to show the rap game what it’s been missing. Their new full-length album »Goon Bap« - out now on Goon MuSick - pays homage to the golden era of Hip Hop. "Goon Bap" is available on CD and digital download, vinyl will be following early 2017. ***Thanks to the Snowgoons for sending*** Tracklist 1. Kick, Snare & Hi-Hats Intro with DJ Premier & Royce Da 59 (Cutz by DJ Sixkay) 01:08 2. Goon Bap ft Reef The Lost Cauze & Sicknature (Cutz by DJ Illegal) 02:54 3. The 90’s Are Back ft O.C., DoItAll (Lords Of The Underground), UG (Cella Dwellas), Sticky Fingaz (Onyx), Dres (Black Sheep), Nine, Sonny Seeza (Onyx), Ras Kass & Psycho Les (Beatnuts) 04:23 4. All City Kingz ft Artifacts (Cutz by DJ XRated) 04:11 5. Team Death Match ft Diabolic, Chino XL, Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Fredro Starr (Onyx) & Justin Tyme (Cutz by DJ Crypt) 04:43 6. Keep Runnin' ft Chris Rivers 02:54 7. Problems ft Locksmith, Skrewtape & Rit

British singer-songwriter Richard Osborne sends his brand new track entitled “Owe Me” , featuring Muckaniks and Mic Righteous on the assist.

Millennium Jazz Music sends Ham on Rye , the first single and album opener for Cynic The Apache 's 'Get The Gringo 2' solo LP dropping early January. Production duties are handled by fellow PENPALS members, Rapswell & Squires , as well as a track produced by Killclaw . The single also features two hefty remixes by our very own Dusty Ohms on the 'Ham on Rye' remix, and Bare Beats who did a remix for 'Doom In Love' . Also see Cynic The Apache and co in the new Ham on Rye video on Youtube . Tracklist 1. Ham on Rye 02:20 video 2. Ham on Rye Instrumental 02:20 3. Ham on Rye - Dusty Ohms Remix 02:30 4. Ham on Rye - Dusty Ohms Remix Instrumental 02:30 5. Doom In Love 03:12 6. Doom In Love Instrumental 03:12 7. Doom In Love - Bare Beats Remix 03:10 8. Doom In Love - Bare Beats Remix Instrumental 03:10 9. Ham on Rye Acapella 02:30 10. Doom In Love Acapella 03:13 Ham on Rye (Single) by Cynic The Apache

Coalmine Records sends Pro Era member  Aaron Rose EP , Elixir , which is now available via Coalmine Records through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms, and can be purchased on CD through  Fat Beats and UGHH .

Mello Music Group sends the visuals to "Payout" by Apollo Brown & Skyzoo featuring Stalley , directed by Christopher Stokes , from the album The Easy Truth . "The Easy Truth" : http://tinyurl.com/hzxygm9

Portland songstress Blossom brings all the vibes in her latest, self-directed, music video for "Black Magic Woman" , produced by Mikey Fountaine . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending*** Blossom on Spotify : https://goo.gl/HlvltT Available on SoundCloud : http://goo.gl/zJBDyC

Raheem Devaughn x Wes Felton present "The Great Debate Vol. 1" .

Dream Or Die Records sends "The Ascending Passage" by M.A.B. . The new single from M.A.B. 's upcoming EP Solar System or Album, A Prophet's Reality .

Emerging from New Bern, a small city nestled in Eastern North Carolina, is Ron Beatty ; a southern rapper who shares the same mentors as Roc Nation's Platinum-Selling Artist , J. Cole . "Please Don’t Leave" is the lead single to his forthcoming project, "Beats, Beer, & BBQ" and is produced by Raleigh, NC based duo DNA Productions . ***Thanks to ARobb for sending***

Hailing from the hometown of The Fresh Prince, West Philly native and Los Angeles-based emcee and producer Chase Allen sends his long-awaited debut album Far From Home . The album features guest producers Slimkat and Johann Sebastian , as well as guest vocalist Domi Jo .

Young Troubled Minds sends their latest record, "One Place" , a soulful, winter inspired anthem just in time for the season. Stream the track below!!!

The Snowgoons sends the third video off their upcoming album "Goon Bap" !  "Problems" features Team Backpack `s Locksmith , Philly newcomer Skrewtape and singer/rapper Rite Hook from Boston. The video was shot in Boston, New York and Philadelphia by DJ Illegal of the Snowgoons . New Snowgoons Album out now: iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/goo... Bandcamp : https://snowgoons.bandcamp.com/album/...  

San Francisco's resident blapfather,  Gark Mavigan , just teamed up with renowned Milwaukee producer Ian Ewing to drop "Anachronism" . ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

This week's podcast was inspired by a Facebook post from King Jai . He dropped some much needed knowledge about why you shouldn't have your crew on stage during your performance. Str8OutDaDen decided to dive into the subject a bit more and break down why your entourage is killing your live show. We explain why its a distraction and then drop a tactic that will make your next live show much more appealing. ***Thanks to Str8OutDaDen for sending***

Steve-Ography sends "We Are Alive! (Playlist10)" , check out what Steve has to say and stream the playlist below!!! Sometimes, it takes me a minute to curate my We Are Alive! playlists. It's a time, and an opportunity, for me to sit down with my feelings and process everything I've lived through and loved since the last playlist I published. Playlist no. 10 is centered around love. This past year, I've loved the hardest and let myself be vulnerable to myself and to others. It's been a challenge and I've learned a lot about love and those who I love(d), including myself. This playlist expresses me facing love at my most vulnerable. I hope you enjoy! -  Steve-Ography Tracklist 1. Kendrick Lamar Intro 2. Tom and Laura Misch - Follow (Prod. by Tom Misch) 3. Miguel - Come Through And Chill (prod. by Salaam Remi) 4. Jeremih - Woosah (Prod. by Soundz) 5. H.E.R. - Wait For It 6. PARTYNEXTDOOR - You Made It 7. Isaiah Rash x Goldlink - Untitl

The talented DC artist Miko Suave ( @MikoSuaveIG ) just dropped his new mixtape, "G.E.M.$. (Green Eyed Monster$)" .  Stream the mixtape below!!! ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

"At The Date Of This Writing (Vol 1)" is the first in a series of mixtapes featuring all new self produced songs by J-LIVE .  Stream the mixtape below!!! Tracklist 1. One Two One Two 03:19 2. Eleven Nine 04:35 3. Running Scared 04:03 4. The Poor Part 04:08 5. Old Man Game 02:38 6. So Close 03:21 7. I Tell Myself (Keep Paddling) 03:45 8. One Two One Two (Instrumental) 03:19 9. Eleven Nine (Instrumental) 04:35 10. Running Scared (Instrumental) 04:03 11. The Poor Part (Instrumental) 04:08 12. Old Man Game (Instrumental) 02:38 13. So Close (Instrumental) 03:21 14. I Tell Myself (Keep Paddling) (Instrumental) 03:45 At The Date Of This Writing (Vol. 1) by J-Live

Mello Music Group sends the single “Things” , from the upcoming project "The Iceberg" by The prolific MC, producer and musician Oddisee . ‘The Iceberg’ is out February 24 on Mello Music Group .  Stream the track below!!! The Iceberg by Oddisee

DM360 sends the latest visuals from Hip-Hop duo NEFEW , “Settle for Less” . Check out the visuals and go support their latest project, the Slides EP, which is now available via On Our Feet Ent . through iTunes and all major digital retailers and streaming platforms. Stream ‘Slides’ EP via SoundCloud : http://bit.ly/SoundCloudSlidesEP Purchase Slides ( iTunes ): http://bit.ly/iTunesSlides

Tokyo Cigar sends the visuals to "Firing Squad" by Tribe of Judah x Drae Bless , from the album "Organically Grown" .  Directed by Tokyo Cigar

GreenHitz.com sends the track "Know Me" by Good Life Music Group 's Law . The Atlanta emcee teamed up with hip hop heavyweight Gucci Mane and super producer Zaytoven .

Backed by some smooth production courtesy of Toronto producer Dhanie , Nashville's own Johnny Phrank puts his gritty vocals on display with a new single 200 Straight . ***Thanks to Gold PR for sending***

DM360 sends the TraxxFDR produced track "Lay Low" by Bay Area artist SASH . Stream the track below and you can purchased the track at iTunes and all major digital retailers.