DEFINITION OF FRESH

In Celebration of MAYHEM 's born day (12/29) with his 3rd full length release of 2020...Here's the long awaited album "SOUL IT MAY SEEM" , produced entirely by the SOULSLICERS !!   Soul It May Seem by Mayhem (of EMS) & Soulslicers

The Brown Bag AllStars sends the J57 Remix to the Ras Kass single "5 Mikes" .     josh calhoun · Ras Kass - 5 Mikes (feat. J57) (Remix)

What should EMMA LEE 's wrestler name be? Proudly representing the ladies on the 2020 album "Catch-REC" by UK-based Hip Hop head, DJ & producer Mark Ski --this is EMMA LEE 's "Nitty Gritty" .  Women in Hip Hop and women in wrestling have a lot in common as evidenced by a rich history of characters, competitors, artists, fans, broken 'ceilings' & championship mentalities spread across the world. Pay some respek* to the independent come ups, icons and legends of WWE , NXT , Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) , All Elite Wrestling & the National Wrestling Alliance just to name a few!

A Pistol & Fist Toy Story... Run The Jewels teamed up with Youtube Music to release "Walking In The Snow" their last video of 2020. Directed by their friend Chris Hopwell (who also made the amazing video for "Don’t Get Captured" from RTJ3 , Run The Jewels think it's a perfect thematic fit for this song, a tightrope walk between scathing political commentary and good humored fun.  RTJ4 out now - https://lnk.to/getRTJ4  Stream RTJ4 on YouTube - https://bit.ly/RTJ4YouTube

Today is the birthday of the legendary Pimp C and this edition of the Definition of Fresh Podcast features the entire classic Pimp C interview with Atlanta's Hot 107.9 and a min-mix of some of his greatest hits.  Listen to DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST: PIMP C TRIBUTE EDITION (Mixed by J. Rizzle) by J. Rizzle on hearthis.at

With their latest single, “Cutlass Supreme” , the soulful DMV-based duo of Kev Brown and J Scienide continue to seamlessly combine insightful rhymes, sample-driven breaks, and jazzy grooves with cuts by DJ Jon Doe . CUTLASS SUPREME by KEV BROWN - J SCIENIDE - DJ JON DOE

The NYC-CA connection of Milano Constantine & Body Bag Ben deliver that raw, hardbody hip-hop on their new collaborative album, "Write It In Blood" . The album features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Planet Asia and Supreme Cerebral . Stream the album below!!! BodyBagBen · Milano Constantine & Body Bag Ben - Write It in Blood

M.A.N.Y ("Mass to New York") is the latest single from Mayhem (of EMS) and Swiss production team Soulslicers . The single features Tri-State Heavyweights Skanks The Rap Martyr and A.C.E. (A Criminal Entity) who tag along with Massachusetts staples and EMS representatives Mayhem and Revalation .   Soul It May Seem by Mayhem (of EMS) & Soulslicers

There's alot of contributing factors to the growth of someone's character. The dictionary definition of the word smart means pain, so in theory the more failure, losses, rejection you have the smarter you should become, instead of just stopping use it to find autonomy. Rochester battle rapper, MIC Johnson Jr. releases the lead video-single "Get With Me" featuring D.V. Alias Khryst from his forthcoming album "Growth Spurt" available soon via High Caliber Music .    "Get Wit Me" is written & performed by MIC Johnson Jr. & D.V. Alias Khryst and produced by Beat Busta . The video is shot & directed by Tydro Elite .

Inglewood rapper D Smoke returns with his brother SiR for the new video "Closer to God" , from D Smoke ‘s Grammy Nominated album, "Black Habits" .  Listen to the Grammy Nominated album "Black Habits" . Out now!  Stream: https://Empire.lnk.to/BlackHabitsYo

38 Spesh is back with his latest release "Interstate 38" , mixed and mastered by Parks . The album features 11 tracks with appearances by Ransom , Benny the Butcher , ElCamino , Che Noir , Buckwild , Heatmakerz , StreetRunner , Klass Murda , Dini , Clemm Rishad , TrickyTrippz , and Rome on the Beat . Interstate 38 by 38 Spesh

Planet Asia &   The Musalini finally drop their joint album "Pharaoh Chain" . 

DMV (Falls Church, VA) rap artist Donnie Laces just dropped his new single titled "God Like" .  Stream the single below and enjoy!!! Donnie Laces · Donnie Laces - God like

Shah Leezy makes his return with the official release of his new project "The Iron Sheik Tape" , plus the bonus release of the Official Music Video for “The Main Event” .  Catch up with Shah and team on “The Main Event” now available on YouTube and be sure to press play on “The Iron Sheik Tape” available on Bandcamp , Apple Music , Spotify , Tidal , and more!

Tobe Nwigwe drops the official video for the single "Cujo" featuring Killa Kyleon , from the album " Cincoriginals" , that is available on all platforms.

The Teacher the legendary KRS-One , is back with his 23 new album, "Between Da Protests" that captures the energy of the civil unrest that took place across America this year.

All Money In affiliate J Stone drops his new album "The Definition Of Pain" , featuring appearances by Dave East , Kash Doll , E-40 , T.I. and even a few posthumous verses from the late Nipsey Hussle amongst others.

Stalley brings you the official video for "Motion" off of his brand new "Speak No Blue" project.  Directed by Frankie Fire and Produced by J Patterns .

Casanova dropped the visual for  "211" with Long Beach rap icon Snoop Dogg .  Directed by DahDah and song produced by Freshbeatz .

Larry June has returned with a brand new album, simply-titled "Numbers"  that features 13 tracks with guest appearances from Jay Worthy , Dej Loaf , Black C , Emeryld , and more. 

D Smoke drops his new single "It's OK" , produced by Zorro .  

Mobb Deep affiliate Flee Lord drops his latest project titled "In the Name of Prodigy" . The ten-track project is dedicated to the late Albert “Prodigy” Johnson and features appearances by Busta Rhymes , Raekwon , Conway the Machine , and more. 

The East-meets-West Coast connection of Milano Constantine & Body Bag Ben share their raw and snarling new single, “Write It In Blood” , featuring frequent collaborator Planet Asia .   “Write It in Blood” is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms and can be purchased for Instant Grat off the Bandcamp and iTunes ’ pre-order for the full length LP which officially drops Dec. 29th through all major DSPs!  BodyBagBen · Milano Constantine & Body Bag Ben - Write It in Blood (feat. Planet Asia)

  Koncept sends his new music video for the single "SHOOT" , where Koncept plays a referee in a game of 2 on 2 Basketball between Playboy Model , Tahlia Paris and Dia Michelle vs. Elle M Bennett and Sierra May .  Koncept 's single "SHOOT" is out now on All Music Platforms:  https://ampl.ink/2LZw1

  TDE sends the visual for the single "Westside" by REASON featuring Merba .  From the release  "New Beginnings"    ..... Video directed by Moosa ...Edited by: Alex Crosby

Deniro Farrar dop his new release "Exhibit Q" that features apperances by Dreamville’s Lute , Ace Hood , Southside Gauxst , and more.  

Chicago's G Herbo drops the single "Statement" where he uses the Major Harris sample that The Diplomats used in their hit banger “I Really Mean It” .  Source: Cinematic Music Group G Herbo · Statement

Offering up an unfiltered and raw portrait of his come up, T9in e shares ‘Fast Life Livin’ , his latest mixtape and coming of age story. The mixtape features production from Eem Triplin , John Lam x , Gittfai , Juan Prod , Jai Beats , Strizzy , Kado Beats , Shae B , Major Nine , Datboishai , Palaze , and JBFlyboi . Stream the mixtape below!!! Source: Columbia Records

Illect Recordings sends the final drop of 2020 titled "Empty Spot" that features DIE-REK , Sivion , KINETIK , Soulseize . Stream the single below!!! Empty Spot by Illect Recordings

  Mello Music Group sends the video for the single "Sacred Safe" by Quelle Chris & Chris Keys featuring Merrill Garbus , Cavalier and Homeboy Sandman , from the release "Innocent Country 2" . Directed and Edited by Santa West & Quelle Chris .

  38 Spesh is back with "Mind Over Matter" , the third video off his "6 Shots: Overkill" EP. In this solemn, no frills video 38 Spesh and Ransom sit down for meeting of the minds. Directed by D. Gomez & Produced by  38 Spesh . Source: 38 Spesh

Conway the Machine presents the deluxe edition of the hit album "From King To A God" that features five new songs with appearances by Jae Skeese and 7XV the Genius with by Daringer , 9th Wonder , Roc Marciano , HitMaka & Cardiak .  Source: Griselda Records

Eminem presents "Music To Be Murdered By: Side B" , the deluxe edition features 16 brand new songs with appearances from DJ Premier , Ty Dolla $ign , Dr. Dre , Skylar Grey , and Sly Piper .  Stream the album below!!!  Source: Shady Records

Ransom and Nicholas Craven are back with  "Crime Scenes" that features appearances by Stove God Cooks , Che Noir , Flee Lord , Rome Streetz , Eto , and Rigz .   Source: Spotify

“Eclipse” is the 3rd single of Omen44 's forthcoming album "Hentai" which will be dropping this December 29, featuring Planet Asia and Sicknature from Snowgoons , produced by Gradis Nice .  Stream the single below!!!  Source: Goon Promotion

  Brooklyn rap stalwart and M.O.P. affiliate Teflon shares the new video for his neck-snapping banger, “No Fake Love” , featuring DJ Eclipse on the cuts and Jazimoto on production along with the mix courtesy of the legendary DJ Premier .  The video is directed by Watsyn Filmz . Stream/Download☛ https://smarturl.it/NoFakeLove Source: DM360

  WSHH sends the music video for “Never Had Shit” by Dave East x Quany Gz .  Video Produced by- STREETHEAT ...Directed by - @willc_streetheat

Tobe Nwigwe drops his new project " Cincoriginals" that features appearances by Fat , EarthGang , DUCKWRTH , Big K.R.I.T., Royce Da 5’9” , Black Thought , D Smoke , Bun B , Trae The Truth , and more.  Stream the album below!!! Source: Spotify 

That elusive commodity that's in limited supply in the social media era... loyalty through the process, as platforms get bigger and bigger, circles get smaller and smaller. Egyptian American, and self-proclaimed outsider Iconic Bond [NC] releases his aptly titled debut album "Day Won" where he speaks on existentialism, losing friendships, the subconscious and hidden enemies, produced entirely by NC producer and human being Badlogic .  Source: Dub MD

This the 2nd single to the /C\ mixtape dropping early 2021. The first single was "Unwritten Rules" by Big Flip Papi & Semore Buckz produced by Ayden . This single features Machete Mokeout repping Massachusetts, Sicario Sosa repping New Jersey, Tools Beastly repping Virginia Beach and  Thanos Beats repping Brooklyn, NY. The /C\ult is a movement/family consisting of a few emcees & producers from different states, cities & even country but most been down with eachother for years just added a few strong individuals to the family. The /C\ult consist of Big Flip Papi , Tools Beastly , Sicario Sosa , Melissa J , Machette Mokeout , Ayden , Semore Buckz , PR Dean , Therman Munsin , Paka The Plug , Sypooda  and Thanos Beats .  Source: PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA  

  “What’s Your Budget” is the new single from Detroit raised Emcee MRK SX . It features Swifty McVay , from the multi-platinum group D-12 . The song was produced by Dayton, OH native Clint Taylor . The song introduces us to a brand of music that MRK SX has officially named “Coney Island” . According to MRK SX “I tend to create music like a Coney Island menu, with a bit of EVERYTHING” !  For those that don’t know, Coney Island has been the most popular place to eat in Detroit, Michigan for at least 100 years. This is a way for MRK SX to pay homage, and to add on to the tradition by applying it to Hip Hop. Find music app stream links Here: https://linktr.ee/mrksx Source: MRK SX

  The legendary KRS-One drops the video for the single "Black Black Black" , from His 23rd album "Between Da Protests" dropping December 21st, 2020 . Source: KRS-One

The legendary Pete Rock has released the third volume of his "PeteStrumentals" series. The release features Pete Rock 's assembled band, The Soul Brothers that consist of drummer Daru Jones , guitarist Marcus Machado , bassists MonoNeon and Christopher McBride , keyboardist BigYuki , and vocalist Jermaine Holmes .  Source: Apple Music  

The legendary DJ Premier has now released an instrumental version of the album “One Of The Best Yet” , which came with the bonus track “Glowing Mic” which is an new take on the song “Mr. Gang Starr” . Stream the single below!!!  Source: INgrooves  

MURS dropped his latest effort, "Love & Rockets Vol. 2:The Declaration" , with DJ.Fresh that features 12 tracks. The album features appearances by Spiritual Homegirl , Lady Diviniti & The Company Man .  Stream the project below!!! Source: Audiomack 

Detroit multi-instrumentalist and producer The Lasso brings an end of year cosmic funk and soul treat for everybody. The purple powered Minneapolis Sound jam features Rachele Eve , A. Billie Free , and Cousin Mouth on vocals while everybody's favorite sax player The Saxsquatch and cello phenom Jordan Hamilton get down instrumentally. The Lasso of course does his thing on synths, drums, guitars, Rhodes, percussion, and even some extra vocals.   Source: Mello Music Group Satellite by The Lasso

  East Point, GA rapper/producer Yamin Semali presents the Uriah Brandon -directed video for "One Deep" , a song from "Phantom Feeling" , Yamin's new album produced by Virginia beatsmith Dublohskytzo . Featuring guest appearances from Lazurus and Bright Son . Source: Dunn Deal PR

  Busta Rhymes releases the official video for the single "Outta My Mind" featuring the legendary R&B group  Bell Biv Devoe , from the album "Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God (The Deluxe Edition)" . "Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God (The Deluxe Edition)" . Out now!  Stream: http:// https://conglomerateempire.ffm.to/ele... Source: EMPIRE

LNDN DRGS ( Jay Worthy and Sean House ) returns with the final installment of the "Burnout" series. "Burnout 4" features appearances by Smoke DZA , Larry June , Serv-On , ElCamino , Michael Christmas , Chuck Inglish , Stalley , and Boldy James . Source: EMPIRE LNDN DRGS · Burnout 4

Grammy-nominated saxophonist and producer Terrace Martin delivers a holiday EP "Village Days" , out now via Sounds Of Crenshaw / EMPIRE . The EP features songs from his various groups including Gray Area , Dinner Party , and The Pollyseeds with appearances from Kent Jamz & Nick Grant , Alex Isley , Rexx Life Raj and more.  Source: Biz 3  

Heem releases his Black Soprano Family debut project ‘Long Story Short’ that is hosted by DJ Green Lantern and features appearances and collaborations with Benny The Butcher , Rick Hyde , Boldy James , DJ Shay & Jansport J .  Stream the mixtape below!!! Source: MAC Media Long Story Short by Heem & DJ Green Lantern

TCF Music sends the Green Lantern assisted 38 Spesh release "1995" , that features a guest appearance by fellow TRUST member Che' Noir .

  In a microwave society, the recipe for impact takes not just a great song but vision. 'Good Lawd 2' the new single from ADST Music features DMV Music legends Priest Da Nomad , Killa Cal from the legendary Go-Go band Rare Essence , and The Cornel West Theory 's mouthpiece Let The Dirt Say Amen .  The song is a lyrical barrage of thought provoking word-play over the hard hitting ADST Music soundscape. Visually 'Good Lawd 2' is a nod to John Carpenter 's classic 'They Live' , showing how we become modern day slaves and are blind to the world we see and what we hear. Support ADST Music by purchasing Good Lawd 2: http://www.adstmusic.com Source: ADST Music

  Kid Cudi released his highly anticipated new video for “HEAVEN ON EARTH (THE RAGER, THE MENACE PT. 2)" . Directed by Nabil , the video is part 2 of the narrative short film featuring music from his new album "MAN ON THE MOON III: THE CHOSEN" .  Get the new album now: https://kidcudi.lnk.to/MOTM3 Source: Republic Records

EMPIRE sends the Benny The Butcher single "3:30 In Houston" , music from the upcoming Griselda Records film "Conflicted" .  Stream the single below!!!  Listen to the single "3:30 In Houston" . Out now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/330inhouston.oyd

Boldy James has dropped his collaborative effort with production team/clothing designers Real Bad Man titled "Real Bad Boldy" . The 10-song project features guest appearances by Meyhem Lauren , Stove God Cooks , Mooch , and Rigz .  Source: Apple Music  

Ransom drops his new single "GoodTime" featuring Nicholas Craven , Stove God Cooks  and Che Noir , mixed by Parks . Stream the posse cut below!!!

Mello Music Group sends the album "DE2: Sand The Floor" by Dueling Experts ( Recognize Ali & Verbal Kent ), produced by Lord Beatjitzu . DE2: Sand The Floor by Dueling Experts

  Westside Boogie (formerly known as Boogie ) drops the visual for the single "Outside" featuring Joey Bada$$ .  Stream the single at the links below!!!  Westside Boogie - Outside (ft. Joey Bada$$ )  Listen : https://smarturl.it/OutsideWB   Spotify : https://smarturl.it/OutsideWB/spotify   Apple Music : https://smarturl.it/OutsideWB/applemusic Source: Interscope Records

  Curren$y shared his visual for the G-Style -assisted track “Just Came Home” .  From the release “Welcome To Jet Life Recordings” Shot & Edited by @dexstr8dope__ Source: Jet Life Recordings

After ten years, one of the greatest trilogies in hip-hop gets its final chapter today.   Kid Cudi unveils his anxiously awaited seventh full-length studio album and the third installment of his legendary "Man On The Moon series, Man On The Moon III: The Chosen" [ Republic Records ].  Stream the album below!!!  Source: Republic Records

Epic Records sends the EP "FOR CERTAIN" by Medford, MA native BIA . The EP features guest appearances by Lil Durk , 42 Dugg , Lil Jon , and Doe Boy . BIA · FOR CERTAIN

Oakland native Kamaiyah drops her latest project "No Explanations" , that features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Jackboy and Mozzy .  Stream the project below!!! Source: Spotify

Unloading one banger after another, Detroit rap artist  Kash Doll unveils a new single titled  “Bossa Nova” feat. Tee Grizzley .  Stream the single below!!! Source: Republic Records

  San Francisco, CA artist Jaigo shares his latest single "Girls" , produced by 2 More Music and mixed and mastered by Starski . "Girls" is currently available on all digital streaming platforms. Be on the look-out for Jaigo 's new EP "Way 2 Fly" dropping soon! Source: FVRTHERMORE

  LBS Kee’vin shared the visuals to his standout track “Thug Cry (Remix)” featuring Dee Watkins . The remix is the latest video from “ Belair Baby II ”  mixtape. Listen & Download "Belair Baby 2" out now:  https://lbskeevin.lnk.to/BelAirBaby2 Source: Columbia Records

  Cool Nutz teams up with Boom Bap Project member Karim aka Nightclubberlang for a pounding collaboration that gives you the feel and sound of many classic organic collaborations. The hard-hitting “190 Grainz” catches Cool Nutz and Karim trading bars over soulful production from NW standout @JEB206 .  "190 Grainz" is the lead single to the upcoming album "Failure Is The Feeling" from Cool Nutz which will be released on January 1st, 2021 . Source: FVRTHERMORE

The instrumental introduction of "DINEROS" recalls the nostalgia of triumphant golden era 90’s hip hop. The latest track from the recently released album "REASONABLY ILL TOO" by BigBob and Ski reflects the sentimentality of the successes and excesses of hip hop. The soundscape with its brassy horns and classic boombap drum patterns are highlighted by the vocals and contemporary wordsmanship from emcee Ski .  Stream the single below!!!  Source: Elite Sound International

MC Bravado sends the single "Perspectives" by NiccoFeem and Marc 2Ray , produced by superstar producer MadKutz .  Stream the single below!!! Perspectives by NiccoFeem x Marc 2Ray

  This episode features independent artist Emma Lee ! We talk about what got her into music and the her journey to where she is now. Emma Lee also talks the connections between hip hop and wrestling, how she has stayed relevant during quarantine, what separates her from other artist and her aspirations of one day getting into the squared circle. All this and tons more on this episode of RapnWrestle hosted by Derrick Gamble !  Source: Asanteworks Public Relations

  Joyner Lucas drops the video for the single "Like A River" featuring Elijah James . From the album "Evolution" :  https://orcd.co/joynerlucasevolution Source: Joyner Lucas

For the annivesary of “Forest Hills Drive” J. Cole ’s label/team, Dreamville , have released a previously vaulted video for the track “Fire Squad” .  A BBGUN Film / Directed by Maxim Bohichik   Listen to 2014 Forest Hills Drive now: https://dreamville.lnk.to/2014FHD   Buy 2014 Forest Hills Drive now: https://dreamville.lnk.to/2014FHD Source: Dreamville

North Dakota/Atlanta based artist ELHAE drops his single "Fun Fact" featuring Rick Ross .  Source: Motown Records