DEFINITION OF FRESH

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the death of the late, great Nipsey Hussle . Below is a re-post of the DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST: Nipsey Hussle Edition (Mixed by J. Rizzle) dedicated to his life and legacy.. .#themarathoncontinues .

Conway & Alchemist drop their collaborative project LULU , a seven-track with features from Cormaga and ScHoolboy Q .  Stream the EP below!!!

Coalmine Records sends the EP "Trendsetter" by Vanderslice , that features guest appearances by Vic Spencer , Ty Farris , G Perico , Daniel Son , and Capo .

Banff, Alberta… a picturesque Western Canadian mountain town, famous for natural beauty, kitschy tourist shops and incredible nightlife. It’s this last attraction that provides the inspiration for Dragon Fli Empire ’s newest opus, “Banff Avenue” . The two-man team of DJ Cosm and Tarik Robinson (aka Teekay ) return with their first album since 2013’s “Mission Statement” .  Stream the album below!!! Source: Makebelieve Records Banff Avenue by Dragon Fli Empire

"2 Chains" is the latest single by Jamaica’s The Sickest Drama , alongside allies K John and Sherman Dadz .  Stream/Download the single below!!! Source: The Sickest Drama

Ugandan-born and Harlem, New York City-raised Hip Hop creative artist EMMA LEE is calling a huddle in these trying times. With her visionary skills, soulful imagination and lyrical prowess she slices through the fear and panic of the COVID-19 pandemic with a Boom Bap machete on “DEAR CORONA” . Produced by Brooklyn based creative Emzkey One and her co-directed/co-edited Sublime Crown Productions video to match, watch and listen as she weaves through the noise and makes mental music from quarantine blues. STREAM & PURCHASE SONG HERE: https://emmaleemc.bandcamp.com/track/... https://soundcloud.com/emilia-ottoo/d... Source: Goon Promotion

Def Jam Recordings sends the visual to "Cold Summer" by Fabolous . From the release "Summertime Shootout 3" - https://Fabolous.lnk.to/SS3

PARTYNEXTDOOR has finally returned with his new release "PARTYMOBILE" , that features 15 tracks with guest appearances by Drake , Rihanna and Bad Bunny . Source: OVO Sound

Budding R&B songstress Rileyy Lanez has released her new song “Left 4 Me” . Written by Rileyy Lanez and producers Click N Press ( Dreamville , Queen Naija ), “Left 4 Me” chronicles how one can feel alone and fed up with imbalances in a relationship. The track comes alongside an official video with Rileyy’s hometown of NYC as the backdrop. Watch HERE .  Stream the single below!!! Source: Columbia Records

Los Angeles bred singer & songwriter Tanea dropped her EP  "Scorpio Set, Vol. 1" .

645AR drops the hilarious visual for his latest single "In Love With A Stripper" . Listen here – https://645AR.lnk.to/ILWAS Source: Columbia Records

Interscope Records/Dreamville sends the music by Atlanta duo  EARTHGANG performing Trippin (Live Session/Vevo Ctrl) .  Directed by Kyle Goldberg .

Worcester, MA Joyner Lucas finally dropped his debut album "ADHD" that features 18 tracks with guest appearances from Timbaland , Young Thug , Chris Brown , Logic , Fabolous and King OSF .  Stream the album below!!!

Mick Jenkins is back with a pair of new singles. First teaming with Kojey Radical on the IAMNOBODI produced “Snakes” and reuniting with Kaytranada on the single “Frontstreet” .  Stream both singles and enjoy!!! Stream/Download "Snakes" : https://mickjenkins.ffm.to/snakes.oyd Stream/Download "Frontstreet" : https://mickjenkins.ffm.to/frontstree... Source: Mick Jenkins

Knxwledge is back with his new project "1988" , which has a feature from Durand Bernarr and NxWorries .  Stream the album below!!!

She's baaaaack! #BubbleOnDeck with her debut album and 2nd installment in the series ... "Your Favorite Rapper is a Girl 2" . In 2018, Tamara Bubble released her well received and quite convincing seven track EP declaring ''Your Favorite Rapper is a Girl" , but just in case you're still in denial, Tamara Bubble is giving you nine more reasons why she's absolutely your favorite!  Stream the album below!!! Source: Tamara Bubble

Check out the new video from Shabaam Sahdeeq & J57 feat. Rim (DaVillins) & Nems . Shot & directed by Rebel Filmz and Marvial Ent . Source: Brown Bag Allstars

Boldy James and Alchemist enlist the talented Stephen Vanasco to jump behind the lens and direct the official video for “Grey October” collaboration with Evidence . From the release  “The Price of Tea in China” . Source: Alchemist

Run The Jewels drop the single “Ooh LA LA” feat. the legendary DJ Premier & Greg Nice . Source: Run The Jewels

Tab-One , a member of Kooley High , has dropped his solo effort, Balancing Act . The album features production by The Other Guys , Tecknowledgy , KON SCI and VRY SNKY .

Los Angeles emcee Pawz One and German producer DJ Dister release their third and final single off their upcoming collaboration album "Watch & Learn" . Pawz One and Akrobatik (of The Perceptionists ) come full force on "No Contest" reminding all challengers why they are at the top of their game and holding their position. Source: Below System Records No Contest (feat. Akrobatik) by Pawz One & DJ Dister

For the Melbourne-based producer/turntablist Kut One , his new Live Wires compilation LP is the final puzzle piece to the incredible output he’s had over the past year. Live Wires is a producer compilation featuring the likes of Daniel Son , Rockness Monsta , Recognize Ali , Kwest (Tha Madd Lad) , King Magnetic , and many more. Source: DM360

Acclaimed Vancouver artist Kurt Scott has released the first single ahead his upcoming album Ockham’s Razor on Dead Wrestlers Music . The single titled 'Blindfold' is self-produced by Kurt Scott and features Sites . Source: Dead Wrestlers Music

Joyner Lucas drops the visual for the single "Will" , that finds him re-enacting different Will Smith movies. From the long-awaited debut album "ADHD" . Stream now: https://orcd.co/will Source: Joyner Lucas

Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad ( The Midnight Hour ) have released a new project, Jazz Is Dead 001 , inspired by their Los Angeles-based live music series. The project features legends like Roy Ayers , Gary Bartz , João Donato and others. Source: Jazz Is Dead Jazz Is Dead 001 by Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Planet Asia is back with his go-to producer DirtyDiggs for a new project called Arctic Plus Degrees (The Sun Don’t Chill Allah) . The project features guest appearances by TriState , Flashius Clayton , Montage One , V Knuckles , Sauce Heist , K.Burns , and Supreme Cerebral .  Stream the EP below!!! Source: KillerTape Network Arctic Plus Degrees (The Sun Don't Chill Allah) [DDeluxe Edition] by Planet Asia x DirtyDiggs x KillerTape Network

2nd installment of the Mic Handz 48hr Quarantine Freestyle series DA JOINT featuring EPMD and OH-D .  Stream the freestyle below!!! Source: Elite Sound International

Fire and Rain is the first single off the coming full length album by Arkeologists and Lee Ricks expected for release summer 2020 by way of Heroinface Records and True North Legacy in association with Elite Sound International .  Stream/Download below!!! Source: TRPL-R Music Group Fire And Rain (Ft. Die-Rek | Cuts by Dcypha) by Arkeologists and Lee Ricks

West Coast recording artist JIG LeFrost drops off the Official Music Video for the self-produced single "Self Care" , directed by Drake Roby . From the release ‘WELCOME TO CRISIS’  now: https://music.forevernewnation.com/WE... Source: FVTHERMORE

The duo 1982 ( Statik Selektah & Termanology ) drops the visual fro the track "Pandemic" , directed by Myster DL . Additional and edits by @GarciaFps . Purchase & Stream the new album 1982 "The Quarantine" here: https://song.link/1982q Source: TermanologyVids

Run The Jewels ( Killer Mike & El-P ) drop their new single "Yankee And The Brave" . Source: Bringing Down The Band

Fresh off dropping “Really Wit Me” and an EastMix of Future and Drake ’s “Life Is Good” ( “Dirty Lil N***a“ ), the Harlem rapper lets off an extended clip on “Amazing Pt.3” produced by Buda & Grandz , and Burns Beats .  Stream the single below!!! Source: Mass Appeal

Epic Records sends the single "Don't Cry" by DMV rap artist ADÉ  (formally Phil Ade ) featuring actor, rapper, singer & songwriter Trevor Jackson .  Stream the single below!!!

Taiwanese Canadian singer-songwriter, Chynna Lewis sends her single entitled "Mind and Soul" . The single explores the playfulness and excitement of a definite attraction between two people, but there are also deeper feelings beneath the surface.

Lily Mckenzie has followed up the release of her new intoxicating funky / dancehall infused banger ‘Bad For You’ by dropping a superb live performance video session of it with live band…The single was recently featured on Spotify ’s much coveted New Music Friday playlist. If you wanna check out the original version you can stream it at Spotify . Lily Mckenzie - Bad For You by Ultra Music :  https://ffm.to/bad4u The Latest & Greatest from Ultra Music : http://smarturl.it/UltraLatestGreatest Source: CannonBall PR

Here's the official video for "Blow" by Grafh featuring Benny the Butcher , off of Grafh 's "Oracle 3" album. Produced by DJ Shay. ..Directed by OnTimeFilms "ORACLE 3" : http://bit.ly/OracleIII Source: PaperChaserDotCom

John Legend drops his new single entitled "Actions" , that features the sample from David Axelrod song "The Edge" which is was also dample famously by Dr. Dre for his hit song "Next Episode" . Source: Columbia Records

"The title means ballads, these are slum ballads G" prolific Dominican wordsmith, Estee Nack ’s comment on the new collaboration album with German producer, Superior . "BALADAS" is available now, Digital/CD via Below System Records and vinyl via Tuff Kong Records .  Guest appearances on the album by Eto , Ice Lord , Daniel Son , Recognize Ali & Codenine .  Stream the album below!!! Source: Below System Records BALADAS by Estee Nack & Superior

Elite Sound International  sends the "Off The Books Freestyle" by Mic Handz , produced by  The Beatnuts .  Stream the freestyle below!!!

No Cure Records presents the compilation record "The Ghost Infantry" featuring emcees from all over the world; USA, Canada, Senegal, South Africa, Greece & Ecuador all represent on this Endemic Emerald produced set.  Stream below!!! Source: No Cure Records The Ghost Infantry by No Cure Records

Mello Music Group sends the new Homeboy Sandman video "Name" , directed by Paul Stevenson and produced by Mono En Stereo . From the Homeboy Sandman  album "Dusty" https://smarturl.it/HSDusty

Jet Life Recordings drops the visual for the single "Swang" by Curren$y & Fendi P , from the release Smokin Potnaz . Shot & Edit by @CHawkFilms . Smokin Potnaz available now on all streaming platforms: https://empire.ffm.to/smokinpotnas

Statik Selektah & Termanology  have drop their project titled "1982: The Quarantine" , that features 10 tracks with guest appearances by Kota The Friend , CJ Fly , UFO Fev ,  Marlon Craft , Grafh , Lil Fame , Allan Kingdom , JFK , Tek , and Haile Supreme .

Fred the Godson is back with his new project "Payback" that features nine tracks, including “Rae” with 38 Spesh , the project also has a feature from Trust Gang ’s Klass Murda .

At a time when a reality check in the form of a worldwide pandemic has hit hard for many, Fresno, Cali emcee Joc Scholar drops a relevant and timeless track entitled “Time Treasure” , which is also the production debut from fellow Fresno native and Nas ’ Mass Appeal artist Fashawn .  Stream the single below!!! Source: Grand Opus

Dcypha is back with a heavy hitting collaboration off mass proportions with Jadakiss at the helm Busta Rhymes with grimy lyrics and Solomon Childs with his unique street sound with touches of some skilful cuts by Dcypha himself.  With the feel of this it remakes what hiphop used to be.Sit back and embellish this onslaught of pure perfection. Source: Elite Sound International

Freddie Gibbs drops the Vevo Crtl Live Session performance of the singles "Cataracts" & "Soul Right" , from the Madlib & Freddie Gibbs album "Bandana" .

With Karma 3 on the way, Dave East is back with "Dirty Lil Nigga" , a flip of Future   &   Drake ’s hit  “Life Is Good” .  Stream the flip below!!!

With G Perico in the driver seat, producer Vanderslice ’s “Barry White Shit” serves as both a victory lap and a cautionary tale. The single is from the upcoming release "Trendsetter" . Source: Coalmine Records

DM360 sends the album "Last Call" by Charlotte, NC R&B artist Victoria Elizabeth . The album boasts production from Movidos Por Games , Yonas-K , Kevin Katana and frequent collaborator LCS .  Stream the album below!!!

Ras Kass , El Gant & J57 aka Jamo Gang share 1st single off their upcoming album "Walking With Lions" , produced by J57 .  Stream the single below!!! Source: Goon Musick PR Belushi & Aykroyd (Prod. by J57) by Jamo Gang

EMPIRE sends the official music video by DJ Kay Slay ft. Jadakiss , Queen Latifah & Bun B - Living Legend , from the release of the same name. Listen to the EP "Living Legend" . Out now! Stream: https://Empire.lnk.to/LivingLegend

Jim Jones drops the visual for the single "Love of the Hustle" featuring Trav . From the album "El Capo" - https://Empire.lnk.to/ElcapoYo Source: EMPIRE

Before "Stabbed & Shot" there was "Cocaine Cowboys" .  38 Spesh and Benny The Butcher dropped this potent collab mixtape back in 2008 but it never got a physical release...until now!!! The project is split into two parts and here's part 2. Source: 38 Spesh Cocaine Cowboys 2 by 38 Spesh x Benny The Butcher

Before "Stabbed & Shot" there was "Cocaine Cowboys" .  38 Spesh and Benny The Butcher dropped this potent collab mixtape back in 2008 but it never got a physical release...until now!! The project is split into two parts and added a couple hard-to-find Spesh x Benny bonus cuts.  Stream the mixtape below!!! Cocaine Cowboys by 38 Spesh x Benny The Butcher

Tampa, Florida rapper Rahim Samad ( @RahimSamad ) sends his new track called 'Clouds' . The track features a guest appearance by the Los Angeles prolific emcee Blu ( @HerFavColor ). The track was produced by Phil Chronics . Source: Vaultclassic

"Afro Picks Vol. 1" - Culture Power 45 teams up with L.I.F.E. Long 's Cocoonmovemnents to bring you another vinyl exclusive. With the focus on the African Diaspora, highlighting unity with a compilation of music that fits the musical renaissance of African Culture. This album is Soulful, Jazzy, with Heavy Drum Percussion and Bass, guest appearances from Akil The MC [Jurassic 5 ], Tek [ Smiff-N-Wessun ], Lord Superb (R.I.P), Infinito 2017 , L.I.F.E. Long and more. With a limited number of exclusive colored vinyl for the collectors of African Art. Afro Picks dives into concepts that depict joy, struggle and pain creating the soundtrack of today's society.  Stream the compilation below!!! Source: Dub MD Afro Picks by Various

"Roadrunner" is the first single and visual from German producer Roccwell 's upcoming album “Still Lovin’ Boombap” . The single features one of the hardest working emcees in the underground, M-Dot . Roccwell secures the Boston wordsmith fresh off the release of M-Dot ’s recently viral single "The Atonement" with the legendary Pete Rock . Roccwell 's 15 track album "Still Lovin' Boombap" will be release‪d April 5th ‬ via the German label Vinyl Digital and features M-Dot , Maylay Sparks , Ruste Juxx , Born Unique , Craig G , Bankai Fam and many more. Purchase/Stream All Digital Outlets: smarturl.it/Rocwell-Roadrunner Source: Revalation (of EMS)

Washington, DC R&B artist Summer Dennis drops the visual to her cover of Patti LaBelle 's legendary hit "If Only You Knew" . You can stream all of Summer Dennis 's songs here: Itunes : https://apple.co/32vn9OV Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2TDFqaw Apple Music : https://apple.co/2OboSUz Amazon : https://amzn.to/2K6prh8 Deezer : http://bit.ly/353rvyO ALSO Check out Summer Dennis new website - https://bit.ly/32Xvwon

Benny the Butcher is right back at it with a brand new song called “Did I” , produced by Fuse 808 and Black Metaphor .  Stream the single below!!!

With the announcement of his signing to Mello Music Group , Tacoma, WA artist Blakk Soul has dropped the single "Help" featuring Joell Ortiz , from the upcoming album "Take Your Time" . Source: Mello Music Group

Detroit, MI rap group Clear Soul Forces has dropped their final album "ForcesWithUs" , with production from group member Ilajide , who handles production on eight tracks, with Radio Galaxy crafting the other two. ForcesWithYou , which is available now digitally as well on CD and vinyl in both classic black and an exclusive purple splatter via Fat Beats Records . Source: DM360

1203 Music Group sends the "Conflicts Of Life Intro" by Stilljune , from his upcoming new album "Conflicts Of Life" .  Stream the intro below!!!

DM360 sends the visuals for, “Maintain” by Neon Brown  featuring Vursatyl (of Lifesavas ), with cuts courtesy of deejay Red C . • Stream/Download☛ https://smarturl.it/neonbrown

Video from Goodsense Family project: "Black Money Syndicate" available everywhere!!! Shot & Edited by Jose Romero  of Writers Bloc Productions . Source: GoodSenseTV

After dropping Eternal Atake last week, Lil Uzi Vert drops the deluxe edition that features Future , Young Thug , Chief Keef , Gunna , Lil Durk , Young Nudy , 21 Savage and NAV .

Houston native Don Toliver drops his new release, the 12 track album "Heaven Or Hell" .

Cinematic Music Group sends the new mixtape "Mama Tried" by Ola Runt .

Sacramento rapper Chuuwee and Trizz from the Inland Empire/Los Angeles, are back together to release their first single off their upcoming album "3.5 (Eighth)" . The new single titled "Gas Pack" is produced by Zeon .  Stream the single below!!! Source: Below System Records Gas Pack by Chuuwee & Trizz

CannonBall PR sends the video for the Afrobeat single "VaiVai" by Batida Apresenta: IKOQWE .  Direction: Pedro Coquenão and Manuel Lino . Listen to VaiVai here: https://lnk.to/VaiVai

Dave East  drops the video for the new single entitled  “Really Wit Me” . Off the upcoming release  Karma 3: Thoughts of a Menace STREAM: https://DaveEast.lnk.to/ReallyWitMe Source: Dave East

Jay Electronica has finally released his debut album, A Written Testimony . The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z ( on 8 of the 10 tracks ),  Travis Scott and  The Dream ,with production from Alchemist   No I.D. , Swizz Beatz , Hit-Boy , and several cuts produced by Jay Electronica himself.  Stream the album below!!! Source: Roc Nation