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Curren$y drops his latest project "Collection Agency" that features 10 track with a guest appearance by Larry June , with production credits from Harry Fraud , DJ Fresh , Arsonist of the Heatmakerz , and more.  

Freddie Gibbs covers the Gil Scott-Heron classic "Winter In America" , from the release "Black History Always - Music For The Movement Vol. 2 EP" .

Rome Streetz is back in action with a collaborative album with DJ Muggs called "Death & the Magician" that features guest appearances by Knowledge the Pirate and Rigz .  Stream the album below!!!

French label Banzai Lab called SLUMB (that a creative duo consisting of pianist Julien Marchal and producer Senbei ) drop the visual to the first video "Come and Get It" that features UK artist/songwriter/rapper C.W Jones .  SLUMB - Come & Get It (Feat. C.W Jones )  Stream : https://ffm.to/come-and-get-it

In what feels like a warm throwback to the ‘80s and ‘90s, Kev Brown &J Scienide pay homage to the now-closed Landover Mall in Landover, MD with some slick, found footage-style visuals in “Orange Julius Landover Mall” , from the duo’s Stray From The Pack album.  Check out the visuals for “Orange Julius Landover Mall” and go support Stray From The Pack , available now through J Scienide ’s Static King imprint via Fat Beats Records .  Stray From the Pack ☛ https://smarturl.it/StrayFromThePack

Warner Music Group sends the  Run The Jewels performance of  "Ooh La La" ft. Greg Nice & DJ Premier , live at Holy Calamavote .  RTJ4 Full Album: https://bit.ly/RTJ4YouTube​RTJ  Official Music Videos: http://bit.ly/RTJVideos

Celebrate the life of the late, great Fred The Godson 's birthday (Feb. 22) with the release of the 9 track posthumous album, “Ascension” .

Hip Hop producer, DJ and Jazz record collector Ol' Burger Beats and South-African/Norwegian rapper Vuyo are back with their latest collaborative album titled "Dialogue." .  Stream the album below!!! Dialogue. by Ol' Burger Beats & Vuyo

Berkeley-based rapper Caleborate shared his latest single, the Kota The Friend -assisted single "Contact" , from the upcoming album "Light Hit My Skin" . CALEBORATE · Contact feat. Kota the Friend

On their new single “Black Is…” , the duo of Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore celebrate and unpack the history of what it means to be Black in America with some help from DSTL , Sareem Poems , and Rich Medina .  Black Is... (feat. DSTL, Sareem Poems & Rich Medina) by Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore

Lycouz and Clint Hoffa team up with Kaz Money from the legendary Dubai based group The Recipe for the new single and video "John Wick" , produced by Thur Films and directed by Sadik Salem .  ◾ Stream on all major platforms: https://songwhip.com/lycouz/john-wick​

Celebrating the anniversary of his Grammy Nominated album "The Allegory" , Royce 5'9" releases the video for  "I Don't Age" , directed by Joe LeFleur .

The bleached-blonde indie pop original, Kid Hastings (AKA Jake McEvoy ) takes bedroom-pop to a whole new level with the fully self-produced, written and performed in-his-bedroom song, "Backwards" .  This single off his forthcoming EP and the accompanying video is out now via Ourros .  The video is shot by Josh Charow and animated by Benjy Berkowitz .

WHO?MAG Distribution/SONY Orchard releases "WHO?MAG Distribution Essentials" Vol. 1 (Hip Hop) & Vol. 2 (R&B) out now digitally on every streaming platform and physically on CD. WHO?MAG Distribution has been signed to SONY for 11 years with over 1,000 releases including a Grammy Award Winner and multiple #1 Billboard hits. The monthly Essentials Collection features some of the elite releases under each category with a new category dropping each month. While Vol. 1 features hip hop greats like Just-Ice & KRS-One , Joe Budden & Shahroz , Canibus & Matt Maddox , Kool Keith & Grant Shapiro , The UMC's , Mikey D , Lush One , Grandmaster Dee (from Whodini ), and many others, Vol. 2 features R&B greats including The Force M.D's , Leah Jenea ( The Voice ), Zieme ft. Ice-T , Veon Ray (from Goodfellaz ), Trav Torch , and more. For Vol. 3 (dropping mid-March), we will focus on Woman's History Month , featuring all women artists of

On this episode Al Skratch & G chop it up about: The Legendary Prince Markie Dee  of The Fat Boys , 1984 Hip Hop Album Releases, Teacher Sex - Florida Edition, Nightclub Violence - Toledo, OH Edition, The United States Power Grid and more...

Toronto artist Watu sends his new release "Weird Karma" , that features a foundation of Hip Hop , blending elements of R&B and Electronic .   Weird Karma by Watu

"I challenge you to LOVE YOURSELF" ... Tamara Bubble wants YOU to be your biggest supporter and your own #1 fan in her new single release "I LOVE ME" . The tribal, high energy trap beat produced by @alex_helton will get definitely get you in full cheerleader mode to 'looky in the mirror' and LIKE + LOVE what you see!  Stream the single below!!!

J.I.D drops the video for the single "Skegee" , produced by Christo . The video was shot in Tuskegee, Alabama and directed by Waboosh  ( @waboosh ).

The legendary rap group Goodie Mob drops the video for the single "4 My Ppl" , from Goodie Mob 's 25th Anniversary Album "Survival Kit" .  Goodie Mob - Survival Kit  Stream Here: https://sl.onerpm.com/6957003028

Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin drop their new single "Blame" , from the forthcoming EP "$mokebreak" releasing on March 19 . The EP will feature appearances by Zelooperz , Black Noi$e , Chuck Strangers , Ohbliv  and more.

Oxnard's Dex and Kazi (known for his work with Madlib , Oh No , MED ) release their new single titled "Oil & Water" , featuring DJ Grazzhoppa on the cuts. Dex providing the raps and the song is produced by Kazi . Oil & Water (feat. DJ Grazzhoppa) by Dex & Kazi

ILLECT Recordings sends the collab between Imperial & K.I.N.E.T.I.K.  and Awon titled "Something From Nothing" .  Stream the single below!!! Something From Nothing by Imperial, K.I.N.E.T.I.K., & Awon

Steaming Kettle PR & Management sent the video for the single "Someday" by Celso featuring Jessica Totaro . The single is produced by Mydus and the video is directed by Jay Dekony .  "Someday" out now: https://bit.ly/36Fyl0u

Vallejo, CA rap artist No Talkin B drop the visual for the single "Different Time" , produced by @spunky2x .  The video is directed by 7emuel x VisualzByAnt .

Houston rap artist  Tha Truth and Bronx rap artist  Mysonne drop the video for  "I Gotta Win" , from the upcoming album titled  "If You're Scared Stay Inside" .

Spanish Harlem rap artist Bodega Bamz drops his new album "El Camino" that features 12 tracks with appearances from Jhoni The Voice , Celphi , and Frank Plaza .  Stream the album below!!!

Ras Beats sends the single with Eloh Kush called 'Free Will" featuring Jahbaton , from the project 'The Law Of Least Effort' .  Stream the single below!!! Ras Beats · Eloh Kush & Ras Beats - Free Will {feat. Jahbaton}

Reading, PA emcee U-Nik Stylez let's loose a new single off his upcoming solo album “Classic 4” an installment of his “Classic” series scheduled to drop late 2021. On “Pen Game” he delivers an asserting welcome that in recent years has been able to captivate his audience as well as other musicians with his “unique style”.  Hip Hop is a competitive art form and the catchy chorus suggests that U-nik's Pen is similar to a Pin in a wrestling match, declaring him the victor. Producer Appetite provides a dark, hollowing backdrop with hard hitting drums that tie the track together nicely. Pen Game by U-NiK StYleZ

Mello Music Group sends the album "2121" by The Lasso , co-starring A. Billi Free , Rachele Eve , Jordan Hamilton , The Saxsquatch and features guest appearances by Nelson Bandela , Hemlock Ernst , iLL Camille , Namir Blade , Fat Tony , Lando Chill , Psypiritual , Cousin Mouth , SadGalNina , Psypiritual , Psychic Twin , REY , Motorkam , and Deep Greasy . 2121 by The Lasso

SoCal singer/songwriter Griff Clawson has released the video for his sophomore single "2Lovely" , directed and edited by Aerin Moreno .  Griff Clawson - 2Lovely  Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/track/5E0yYd...​ Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/album/2lov...

EMPIRE sends the video for the sing;e "Laps Around the Sun" , from the Jim Jones & Harry Fraud EP "The Fraud Department" .  Jim Jones & Harry Fraud performing "Laps Around the Sun" - http://vevo.ly/aH16Js

Jim Jones releases his joint venture with Harry Fraud titled "The Fraud Department" that features 11 tracks and features guest appearances by Curren$y , Conway the Machine , Jay Worthy , Maino , Belly , Dave East , French Montana , Marc Scibilia , and more.  

Elcamino and Benny The Butcher drop the sinlge "Immunity" , from the upcoming TCF x BSF project "Trust The Sopranos" , which drops April 23, 2021 . 

Your Old Droog and Tha God Fahim are back with their new release "Tha YOD Fahim" that features 14 tracks with guest appearances by Pharoahe Monch , Nottz , Quelle Chris , Left Lane Didon , Šarūnas Marčiulioni s, and more. Tha YOD Fahim by Your Old Droog, Tha God Fahim

Bay Area natives Vocab Slick and Zion I connect on new single “Stay Focused” , a lyrically potent anthem for anyone struggling to keep their minds right, especially during these trying days and times. The track is the latest from Vocab’s much-anticipated new album, “Language” .  “Stay Focused” is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms . Keep an eye out for more info on Vocab’s new album,  “Language” , which is due out soon.  Stream the single below!!!

Jon Hope delivers inspirational and deeply personal rhymes in his uplifting new video for, “THS” featuring vocalist Israel Wusu . Prior to Hope’s powerful performance, the stage is first set with words of wisdom by none other than Jim Jones for the appropriately titled, “Where We Come From” , from the upcoming release "Hope All Is Well" .  Check out the visuals and head over to your preferred digital retailer to pre-order, "Hope All Is Well" , which is due out March 03 through Perfect Time Music Group .

A versatile talent who splits the difference between dancehall sounds and futuristic trap beats, Cochise returns today with his colorful and energetic new video for “Usopp” .  Produced by Nonbruh & Dee B .  The video is directed by frequent collaborator, Chivalry .  Listen & Download “Usopp” out now: https://cochise.lnk.to/Usopp

Marlon Craft drop the video to the single "Roadtrippin" , produced by !llmind , with additional production by Dan Edinberg + xm∆ne . From the album "How We Intended" and the video is directed by Jacob Carlson & Marlon Craft .  Listen to "How We Intended" the album: https://soulspazm.ffm.to/howweintended

Fresno Cali emcee Joc Scholar, who also serves as one half of the emcee and producer duo Grand Opus , hooks up with Long Beach club DJ and producer Madd Scientist for the single "Gas" . The single is Joc's first contribution to 2021, this time displaying his lyrical abilities over more of a west coast club vibe, a different backdrop from the gritty, underground hip hop production of usual. The outcome is a perfect fusion of raw rap and dance vibes that slap in your ride.  Stream below!!! GAS by Joc Scholar

Cashus King (aka CoSS) drops his new project "Agape vs Nameless (Double EP)" that features guest appearances by Blu , Donel Smoke , Big Tone and Yamin Semali . Stream/Download below!!! Agape vs Nameless (Double EP) by Cashus King

Queens, NY producer Icerocks drops the single "Red Presidents" featuring Griselda's Benny The Butcher and Mayhem Lauren , from the upcoming release "Crossing The Rubicon" .  Stream the single below!!!

Carolina Hip Hop artist & producer Beni-Hana has dropped his new album "Earthworm Ben" that features guest appearances by King Magnetic and Queensbridge powerhouse Blaq Poet , with production from upcoming producers in the European boom bap scene ranging from France's Lofty , Germany's Hitfarmers all the way to the deep Italian sound of Furio . Earthworm Ben by Beni-Hana

th1rt3en ( Pharoahe Monch , Daru Jones , Marcus Machado ) perform the single "Scarecrow" live on #PlayAtHome with Stephen Colbert  , from their debut album, "A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism" is available now.  th1rt3en - "A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism" :  https://soulspazm.ffm.to/amagnificentdayforanexorcism

Run The Jewels sends the video for the live performance of the single "Holy Calamafuck" at Holy Calamavote , from the album RTJ4 .  Run The Jewels - RTJ4 out now - https://lnk.to/getRTJ4

Detroit rap legend Fat Ray releases his latest project, "Santa Barbara" through Danny Brown 's Bruiser Brigade imprint. Tghe album featrures 12 tracks with guest apperances by Danny Brown and Bruiser Wolf while the production is provided by Raphy , Black Milk and Crisfantom . Santa Barbara by Fat Ray

In preparation for his new album "Ghetto Olympics 2 (GO2)" , DyMe-A-DuZiN releases his Money Montage & Aura produced "Covid Winter" . The dark and eerie instrumental serves as a back drop to the Brooklyn emcee showing his lyrical skill; While battling between leading life with an egotistical persona or allowing God to be in control. The 27 year old rap artist DyMe-A-DuZin has worked with notable artists and producers such as Fabolous , Joey Bada$$, 9th Wonder , Buckshot , Capital Steez and Plain Pat .  Most recently Dyme had a role in the film "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" .

"Flying Colors" is the new album of Long Beach/Los Angeles artist Roc$tedy . With 2 features by TayF3rd and Garrett Douglas , and production by TKay , False Ego , Yondo and B. Young .  The album is available via Below System Records on all digital stores.  Stream the album below!!! Flying Colors by Roc$tedy

Steaming Kettle PR sends the video to the single "LKSTP" by Veteran UK producer, Zoutr featuring Nottingham emcees Shivaz and 17th Assassin .  The video/single is from the release "DXST (Illegal Version)" .

The new music video "Set It Off" is taken from Trizz & Money Montage 's new album "Upfront Money" .  The video is directed by Trizz , shot by Coopatroop and edited by Kevwiththecam .  Trizz & Money Montage "Upfront Money" available at: https://bsr.ffm.to/upfrontmoney ​

Jet Life Recordings // Street Customs MGMT sends the visual to the single "Kush Through the Sunroof" by Curren$y .   The visual is shot & edited by Yuset Pozo .

Jim Jones & Harry Fraud drop the single "Lap Around The Sun" , from their upcoming album "The Fraud Department" .  Stream the single below!!! Jim Jones Capo · Jim Jones & Harry Fraud - Laps Around the Sun

< Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim may have just dropped a new project together last month, but they’re already back at it with “Slam Dunk Contest” , the snarling, bravado-laced lead single off their forthcoming follow-up album "Tha YOD Fahim" . The single features Pharaohe Monch and is produced by Nottz .  Stream the single below!!! Tha YOD Fahim by Your Old Droog, Tha God Fahim

Brooklyn’s Wais P formerly of the Team ROC ’s Da Ranjahz resurges after the success of his 'Mama Say' video with new full length album "Sunova" , produced entirely by Team Demo . The album features guest appearances by Yogi , Sauce Money , Nitty Scott , Termanology & Lil Fame (of M.O.P. ).  

Just in time to honor the Sivion album "Butterfly Sessions" , produced by DertBeats turning 10, Illect Recordings added a new bonus track, press to vinyl and the entire project gets digitally remastered. Stream the 10 year edition below!!! Butterfly Sessions (10 Year Edition) by Sivion x DertBeats

Griselda  ‘Conflicted’ star and Buffalo, NY rap artist Ponzo Houdini drops the video for the single "Another Day In The Life" .  From his new project "You Know The Vibes II"  OUT NOW:    ITUNES : https://music.apple.com/album/1549437...​ APPLE MUSIC : https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-... ​ TIDAL : tidal.com/browse/album/169933270   SPOTIFY : https://open.spotify.com/album/51smBY...

Jet Life Recordings artist Fendi P drops the video for the single "FENDI" , from the release 'The Art of Finessin 2' .  The video is shot & edited by @CHawkFilms .

This weekend marks the official release of Judas and the Black Messiah , a film about the FBI’s betrayal of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party .  RCA Records has released an accompanying soundtrack that features Jay-Z , Nipsey Hussle , Black Thought , Nas , SiR , A$AP Rocky , J.I.D , Rapsody , Masego , Smino , Saba , BJ the Chicago Kid , H.E.R , Pooh Shiesty , G Herbo , Lil Durk , Dom Kennedy , and more.  Stream the soundtrack below!!!

The estate of the legendary rapper Phife Dawg (of A Tribe Called Quest ) has released the song "Nutshell Pt. 2" with Redman and Busta Rhyme s, the sequel to "Nutshell" Phife’s last single produced by the late great J Dilla .

North Carolina rap group Kooley High returns with their new single “Rollin’ In The Hay” , featuring JAMLA artist GQ , produced by Eric G of The Soul Council . 

NYC-bred artist OVSN drops the street ballad "Daydreams" featuring vocals and verse from Harlem artist Emma Lee , produced by DVS Middle Fingaz .

C.S. Armstrong shares his bluesy and bold cover of the Gnarls Barkley classic “Crazy” . The video highlights the intensity of his delivery with intimate closeups as he sings in the studio. The video is shot & edited by Nobody Else .

Marlon Craft drops the video to the single "2020 Intro" , produced by Arbus Beats + xm∆ne . The video is directed by Jacob Carlson + Marlon Craft .  From the album "How We Intended" the album: https://soulspazm.ffm.to/howweintended

Tacoma, WA R&B/Soul singer Blakk Soul drops his new single "Right Here" , produced by Gerson Zaragoza , mixed & mastered by Eric Mercer Jr . and executive produced by Thomas Jones & Michael Tolle . Right Here by Blakk Soul

Marlon Craft releases his new project "How We Intended" that features 17 tracks with guest appearances from Oswin Benjamin , Chris Rivers , Malz Monday , Leah Rich and more. The project also features production by 6ix , Plain Pat , !llmind , and more.  Stream the album below!!!

"The Harder The Better" is a seven track collaborative project between the Nigerian-based emcee/producer duo of Mista Books and Teck Zilla . Inspired by classic ‘90s hip-hop and old school flicks they both grew up on, the project is chock full of vivid lyricism and cinematic soundscapes with sound bites from various movies, spoken word artists, and even legends like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X . "The Harder The Better" gets straight to the point with a variety of sounds that fuse boom-bap with soul, jazz and more. On the other hand, Mista Books is fully in his element and brings forth a no-nonsense pen game. The seven track EP is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Str8Buttah Productions. The Harder The Better by Teck-Zilla & Mista Books

ethemadassassin is back with "Shine The Shottie (God's Work)" , another fire video off his latest release, "Bear Handz 5: Gram Newton" . The visual is directed by ShotByCurt and the single is produced by Akthentik . ethemadassassin - Bear Handz 5: Gran Newton : https://ethemadassassin.bandcamp.com/album/bear-handz-5-gram-newton

RED BLOOM sends the visual to the single "Call Me Up" by Kid Hastings , from his forthcoming EP, releasing via Ourros . The visual is directed by Ava Doorley .  Stream "Call Me Up" by Kid Hastings : https://linktr.ee/kidhastings

DMV (Columbia, MD) singer and producer Brent Faiya z drop the visual for the single "Circles" featuring New York City band Purr .

This edition is dedicated to the legendary J. Dilla ...The GOAT!!!  Stream below!!! Listen to DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST PRESENTS DILLA: Instrumental Edition (Mixed by J. Rizzle) by J. Rizzle on hearthis.at

South African DJ, producer, songwriter, and artist Black Coffee has officially released his latest album, titled "Subconsciously" . The album features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Usher , Pharrell Williams , Jozzy , Sabrina Claudio , Cassie , Maxine Ashley , and others.  "Subconciously" also features additional production by Superstar producers David Guetta and Diplo .

Putting numbers on the board and receiving praise from HipHopDX , HotNewHipHop , and more, FCG Heem drops a new single entitled “Need It” .

Oakland's own Lucky of Shankle Mob drops his smooth new R&B project "BLACKSHEEP" , produced by TOPE and Drew Banga . Only 7 tracks long but every song is vibe all on its own, making "BLACKSHEEP" a standout debut from an artist destined for big things. Stream the project below!!!

iStillLoveHER sends the vidoe for the single "Yolandas" by Atlanta, GA rap artist Ke Turner , produced by JaySwiftz Da Producer .

Richmond, CA rap artist Locksmith drops the video for the single "LOCKBUSTER" , produced by Edtalenti . The video is directed by Ant Jacob .   "LOCKSMITH" Stream/Download: https://foundation-media.ffm.to/lockb...

Inglewood, CA rap artist D Smoke drops the deluxe edition of the album "Black Habits" , which features four new tracks with guest appearances by Snow Tha Product and E-40 .  Stream the deluxe album below!!!

Jim Jones  and  Harry Fraud drop the collaborative single "Lose Lose" , the forthcoming release "Fraud Department" .  Stream the single below!!! Jim Jones Capo · Jim Jones & Harry Fraud - Lose Lose