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The Marathon Continues 🏁🏁🏁...Today I honor the legacy of the Crenshaw legend Nipsey Hussle with a tribute mix for the song "Blue Laces" ...The tribute features the following: Willie Hutch - Hospital Prelude of Love Theme  Nipsey Hussle - Blue Laces  Nipsey Hussle - Interview Snippet  Nipsey Hussle - Blue Laces 2

Dallas rap artist Bobby Sessions drops his new single "Cog In The Machine" that samples "Sooner Or Later" by N.E.R.D. , which is his favorite track of all-time.  

Chicago, IL rap artis Vic Spencer drops his latest release "Psychological Cheat Sheet 2" , that features 14 new tracks, produced by August Fanon .

Los Angeles, CA rap artist El Prez returns with his new collaborative project with Professor H titled "Angels With Dirty Faces" . The album features 12 tracks with guest appearances by Blu , DJ Rhettmatic , Thurz and Jabee . Angels With Dirty Faces by El Prez & Professor H

"Supa Ryhme Makers" is the lead single by CubaOnDaBeat featuring Big Flip Papi , Will Mac , Robb P , Jake Palumbo & Craig G , from the self titled album "CUBAONDABEAT" which is dropping in September.

Critically acclaimed MC A-F-R-O drops off his latest single "Line Em Up" on Dopeshit Records . The track was produced by Dopeshit Records ' own VR and is the first release of the upcoming project "Uncut Raw Gems Vol 1" .

DJ Muggs & Fleel Lord drop the video for the single "Mansion In The Ghetto" featuring Crimeapple , from the release “Rammellzee” . The video was direcetd by DJ Muggs , shot by Wes Grown and editied by Sakolsky .

Coalmine Records is excited to announce a special release of their acclaimed Pharoahe Monch single, “Get Down” , remixed by none other than BX legend Buckwild , with DJ cuts and scratches provided by DJ Revolution . Get Down (Remix) by Pharoahe Monch & Buckwild

Boston, MA producer  Frank The Butcher links up with East Harlem, NY rap artist  UFO Fev for the 6-song EP titled "The Thrill" . The Thrill. (Prod by Frank The Butcher) by UFO Fev

davepsy & Stylus release their collaborative EP "Beyond The Arc By: Seen From Space" . This EP is the result of 2 artists who've known each other for nearly 25 years, but only directly creatively connected in fall of 2019. Remnants of respective underground Toronto powerhouses; the mighty monolith & the audible oddities, this collaboration realizes a glimpse of what a number of folks have asked many times over time. Beyond the Arc EP by Seen from Space [davepsy & Stylus]

Long time EMS member Revalation re-connects with GoD iLLa to rekindle their verbal magic for the 1st single off their much anticipated project "RevILLutionAries" due out April 30th . On "Wu Wednesday" both Mass. based emcees find themselves in full stride despite having not rhymed together since their crew Mic Murderers put out an onslaught of mixtapes in the early to mid 2000s. The gritty snares & rhythmic keys by Rhode Island producer Tecknowledgy ( Mac Miller , Rapsody , Kooley High ) set the perfect backdrop for Rev and Illa to trade clever punchlines and witty wordplay all while paying homage to one of their true inspirations, the legendary 90's group Wu-Tang Clan . And to tie it all together, the hook is laced with nostalgic cuts by Wu- Affiliate DJ Flipcyide . RevOfEMS (Revalation) · Revalation & GoD iLLa - Wu Wednesday (feat. DJ Flipcyide) prod. By Tecknowledgy

“Sir Benni Miles” is the opening track from "Haram" , the new album from Armand Hammer and The Alchemist . Shot and edited by Joseph Mault .  HARAM available now on all streaming platforms: https://orcd.co/haram

 Harlem, NY rap artist  Jim Jones drops the official video for the single "A Monster Made It" , from the album “El Capo (Deluxe)” .  Listen to the album “El Capo (Deluxe)” . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/elcapo_deluxe

Flee Lord and DJ Muggs reconnect for a brand new project titled, "Rammellzee" . The project features 11 tracks with guest appearances by Ghostface Killah , Mayhem Lauren , and more.  Stream the album below!!!

The paramount track from LA-based SonReal ’s upcoming project, “Bank On Me” , explores the world 2020 had left us all to navigate alone. Sure, it was disheartening to sit with the uncomfortable, but we’ve all walked away knowing that we can bank on one person to get us through - oneself. With his signature moving beats, sanguine lyrics, and earworm worthy hooks, SonReal takes us on an adventure starting from the beginning and always counting on oneself to get to the present and beyond.  Stream the single below!!! SonReal · BANK ON ME

Bay Area rap artist Caleborate unleashes his new album "Light Hit My Skin" that features 15 tracks with guest appearances by  Duckwrth , Deante' Hitchcock , Cantrell , Kota the Friend , and more.  Stream the album below!!! CALEBORATE · Light Hit My Skin

Blessed with a natural charisma, LBS Kee’vin is winning fans in Pensacola and beyond with his drawly delivery and polished bars. Contemplating the tribulations of his impeding success, Kee’vin shares “Run Wit It” , his hard-hitting eerie new song, produced by Ten23 & Skress .

Known for his lyrical wit, independent hustle and striking visuals, Trill Vont has taught that building a dedicated fanbase outweighs the unexpected. The 18-year-old emcee takes a roadside approach opening his heart for “Long Road” , his tender new melodic banger produced by Young Concrete .  Directed by J Visuals , the video finds the rapper embracing his country southern Rockstar flare alongside a series of colorfully snazzy outfits as he enjoys the dirtside roads with a blue electric guitar.  Listen + Download "Long Road" out now: https://trillvont.lnk.to/LongRoad

Houston, TX artist Tobe Nwigwe drop the visual for "A REVEALING FREESTYLE" ft. Fat & Nell , produced by Nell . The visual is shot by Justin Stewart .

Armand Hammer & The Alchemist drop their collaborative project "Haram" that features 14-tracks with guest appearances by Kayana , Quelle Chris , Earl Sweatshirt , Curly Castro , and Amani .   Haram by Armand Hammer & The Alchemist

Vic Mensa drops his new project "I TAPE" that features guest appearances from Zacari , Jeremih , Chance the Rapper , Wyclef Jean , DIXSON , Tish , Eryn Allen Kane , and Wyatt Wadell . Vic Mensa. · I TAPE

Pacman Da Gunman has returned with his latest drop "Zero Tolerance" , featuring Mozzy and a posthumous verse from the late great  Nipsey Hussle . Pacman Da Gunman · Pacman da Gunman, Nipsey Hussle, & Mozzy - Zero Tolerance

Canadian Duo THe LYONZ have released the next in their series of new two-track Eps ‘Push That Way / Animosity’ . The new tracks may be the pair’s most accessible offering yet as they intensify their outpouring of explorative cosmic hip hop music.  Stream the EP below!!!  Watch the video for ‘Push That Way’ here: https://youtu.be/S497S96yHT0

Bouncing boss-life bars off one another with an undeniable chemistry, Tay B & Lil Durk come together on their new single “Stashbox” . Produced by Will-A-Fool , who combines haunting vox synths with a boss-battle bassline, “Stashbox” brings the Detroit and Chi-town rappers atop easygoing, piano driven melodies. In the video, directed by Jerry Production , sees the two emcees post up in scenic locations around the A, from a parking lot with souped-up flashy whips, to a beautiful cathedral background, while telling a tale of desperation, unruled anger and ultimate self-demise.  Listen + Download "Stashbox" out now: https://tayb.lnk.to/Stashbox

Celebrating his birthday ( 03.25.21 ), Big Sean decides to drop a double video for “Lucky Me” and “Still I Rise” , from “Detroit 2” .  Stream/Download “Detroit 2” : https://bigsean.lnk.to/Detroit2

BROCKHAMPTON returns with the new single “BUZZCUT” featuring Detroit icon Danny Brown .  Stream the single below!!!! BROCKHAMPTON · BUZZCUT (feat. Danny Brown)

New Jersey rap artist Barry Marrow drops his banging release, the self produced, mixed and mastered album "Kill Barry 3" . Kill Barry 3 by Barry Marrow

Its almost 2 years now that the Snowgoons dropped their last Album. Now the Goons are back with "We Up" and got lyrical support by legendary Billy Danze of M.O.P. , Aspects , A-Mafia , God Bless plus DJ Tray on the cutz. The new joint is the first drop from the forthcoming new Snowgoons  album scheduled for this summer.  Stream the single below!!!

‘Uncaged Animals’ by Meridian , is a gritty, dark, aggressive track accompanied by 3 consummate emcees, Lord Betta , Noyeek the Grizzly Bear , and Benofficial . These 3 emcee’s supply hard to beat rhyme schemes, incredible wordplay entailing the true nature of hip-hop. UNCAGED ANIMALS by MERIDIAN

Modern-day bluesman and self-taught multi-instrumentalist C.S. Armstrong unveils a brand new performance video for his latest single “Own Two” .   C.S. Armstrong "Own Two" , available everywhere now: https://csarmstrong.lnk.to/Own2

Santa Barbara, CA emcee Nebz Supreme presents the RCKLSS Films -directed music video for "Take It To The Bank" , featuring Prince Po of Organized Konfusion and Eso Tre of Substance Abuse with production by Waes One .  Nebz Supreme & Eso Tre ft. Prince Po  -  Take It To The Bank: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id15550...

Spitta Andretti returns with the video for the single “Jermaine Dupri” , produced by Harry Fraud , from the release “Collection Agency” .  The video is Shot & Edited by @Frankie_Fire .

Benny The Butcher teams up with fellow Buffalo native Damone Tyrell for their new collab, "BeverlyMontana" .  Stream the single below!!! Damone Tyrell · BeverlyMontana Feat Benny The Butcher

Washington, D.C. rap artist Rahiem Supreme drops his new release titled "The 9 diagrams" , fully produced by axpuzzles .  Stream the album below!!! The 9 diagrams by Rahiem Supreme

Rock Mecca talks politics and speaks truth to power alongside Boston's own Edo G on the head nodder "Corrupts Absolutely" .  Produced by Wrona with cuts by Levi 5th , "Corrupts Absolutely" is a single from Rock Mecca 's EP "The Rise To Power" .  Stream the single below!!! Rock Mecca · Corrupts Absolutely ft EDO G

Prominent Portland Oregon Hip Hip group “La Familia” release a classic street anthem with Harlem New York’s own Jim Jones . “Family Business” was produced by New Mexico producer Nike Boy , accompanied by a plethora of different styles both melodic and bar-heavy verses from Timmi HendriXXX , Jasey Cordeta , and Swiggle Mandela .

The Brown Bag AllStars send the 2nd set of visuals from RIKERS ISLAND BOXING SCHOOL ( Spit Gemz x Eff Yoo ) from their self titled debut album features Q-Boroughs own Aye Wun over a beautiful xylophone driven J57 dish.

Columbia Records sends the official video for the single "no sense" by Baby Keem . The video is directed by Savannah Setten .  Listen & Download “no sense” by Baby Keem out now: https://BabyKeem.lnk.to/nosense ​

Baltimore's  King Los dropped his EP "Four Peace Nugget" , a four-song freestyle pack that features beats from Mobb Deep , Busta Rhymes , and Drake .  King Los · 4 Peace Nugget

Raleigh, NC rap group  Kooley High dropped their new single "Lazy Sunday" , produced by The Sinopsis .  Stream the single below!!!

Boston rhyme specialist M-Dot takes us on a roller coaster ride through a fractured psyche with the new loosey “Schizoid” .  The entertainingly demented anthem brings DZ The Unknown & M-Dot ’s EMS crew brethren Mayhem along for the twisted tale. C Lance ( AOTP ) brings the sinister strings & production while DJ Decepta provides the menacing scratches. Schizoid ft. DZ The Unknown & Mayhem (of EMS) prod. by C-Lance (Cuts by DJ Decepta) by M-Dot

Sylvan Paul is the most recent signee to Wolf + Lamb , with his aptly titled America EP out now. The 3-track EP reflects on the current state of politics in the country and the various forms of violence inherent to American culture.!!! Wolf + Lamb Records · Sylvan Paul - America

Detroit rap polymath NOLAN (a/k/a Nolan The Ninja ) delivers a shot of modern-day nostalgia with his slick new video for “CC” , the NYSA BRUX -produced banger off his latest project, TALK SOON . The visuals are directed by Humans & Co. Productions .  #TALKSOON ​​ OUT NOW - https://smarturl.it/TALKSOON

Smokin' Needles Records/AWAL sends the official video for the single "Nutshell Pt. 2" by the late great Phife Dawg featuring rap legends Busta Rhymes and Redman . Directed by Tony Reames .  Add Nutshell Pt. 2 (feat. Busta Rhymes & Redman ) to your music library: https://phifedawg.ffm.to/nutshellpt2

New Orleans rap legend Fiend unveils his newest album "T.G.I.F." ( Thank God It's Fiend ). The 14-song project features DJ Paul , Mia X , Paul Wall , Mr. Serv On , Fendi P , Tre Woods , and Dubzofhash . Executive Producers include Baylee Jones , Raleigh Jones , and Myles Jones .

The "$mokebreak EP" follows Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin ’s critically acclaimed 2020 debut album FlySiifu’s and further explores the musical community they’ve assembled around their imagined FlySiifu  record store. Now FlySiifu welcome their friends Fousheé , Chuck Strangers , ZelooperZ , MAVI , YUNGMORPHEUS , Koncept Jack$on , Big Kahuna OG , 3wayslim and Peso Gordon into the store and onto the mic, with beats provided by Black Noi$e , Ahwlee , Budgie , Ohbliv , Graymatter , ewonee , and iiye . $mokebreak EP by Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin

The FlySiifu’s Deluxe Edition further explores the musical community they’ve assembled around their imagined FlySiifu ’s record store. Now FlySiifu welcome their friends Fousheé , Chuck Strangers , ZelooperZ , MAVI , YUNGMORPHEUS , Koncept Jack$on , Big Kahuna OG , 3wayslim and Peso Gordon into the store and onto the mic, with beats provided by Black Noi$e , Ahwlee , Budgie , Ohbliv , Graymatter , ewonee , and iiye . FlySiifu's (Deluxe Edition) by Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin

Blak-Ram has teamed up with Ramey Dawoud , a fellow Sudanese native to make a powerful emotional song about struggle and resistance in Sudan over a beautiful melodic instrumental produced by Dfawzi , aptly named "Trauma Waters" .  Stream the single below!!! Blak-Ram · Blak Ram - Trauma Waters Ft. Ramey Dawoud Prod. by Dfawzi

Bishop Tha DJ is back with a story for the dreamers on his new single, "Encore” featuring orchestration by Miami producer Mydus , the track is an exploration of the choices we make and how the consequences from those choices impact everyone's lives, even years later.  Featuring an all-star assembly of lyrical talent from Baltimore in Score Swayze , Sun Zulu , J. Swann & Bari Lutalo .  "Encore" is from Bishop tha DJ ’s forthcoming album entitled ‘#trueOGseries Vol 2: New Day Co-Op’ .

"Day Ones" is the latest video single from Dutch veteran rapper and Scan Music Records label owner Scandalated . The song is based on true friendship and an ode to all the people who have been down with each other from day 1.  The video shot by The Black Market Collective .

Producer/Rap artist 38 Spesh drops the video for the self produced single "Dark Night" , from the release "38 Strategies Of Raw" .  TRUST!!! 38 Spesh - 38 Strategies Of Raw (2019): Apple Music ▶️ https://music.apple.com/fr/album/38-s... ​ Bandcamp ▶️ https://38spesh.bandcamp.com/album/38... ​ Spotify ▶️ https://open.spotify.com/album/4AFcrF...​ Tidal ▶️ https://tidal.com/browse/album/101804484

Benny the Butcher & Harry Fraud drop the follow up to Benny's 2019 EP, "The Plugs I Met" with "The Plugs I Met 2" , that features 9 tracks, with guest appearances with Fat Joe , Jim Jones , 2 Chainz , French Montana , Rick Hyde and the late rapper Chinx .  Stream the EP below!!!

Legendary rap group Cypress Hill released a brand-new single “Champion Sound” , produced/mixed by Black Milk . The tune is also featured on the soundtrack of the recently released R.B.I. Baseball 21 , the eighth installment of the R.B.I. franchise developed by Major League Baseball .

Talib Kweli and legendary producer Diamond D drop the single "The Quiet One" featuring Busta Rhymes , from the upcoming release "Gotham" .

Brooklyn, NY rap artist Kota the Friend teams up with Statik Selektah for the rlease "To Kill A Sunrise" , that features 10 tracks with a guest appearance by Haile Supreme .  Stream the album below!!!

Run The Jewels sends the video for the live performance "Out Of Sight" feat. 2 Chainz , live at Holy Calamavote . RTJ4 Full Album: https://bit.ly/RTJ4YouTube   Subscribe to Run The Jewels : http://bit.ly/RTJYouTubeSub ​ For info on RTJ music, merch, tour dates & more, please visit http://runthejewels.com/

Benny the Butcher & Harry Fraud drop the music video for the single "Plug Talk" featuring 2 Chainz, from the EP "The Plugs I Met 2" .

Bay Area rapper G-Eazy share his new single "Break From L.A. Freestyle" , where he addresses his ups, downs, and controversies.  

Steaming Kettle PR sends the single "You Wouldn't Understand" by UK rapper Oliver Jones featuring K the Infinite & Aneesa' Marie . The single is taken from the forthcoming album entitled ‘Ugly’ .  Stream the single below!!!

DMV rap artist Vinny Lane drops his latest release "King of The District" , that features 10 tracks with guest appearances by Milk , Kanvas , Sajde and Afrika . 

Houston, TX artist Tobe Nwigwe performs the single "Fresh Air" w/ the legendary @The Roots​ Crew during their Recording Academy Jam Session .

Republic Records sends the video for the single "AP" by the late great Pop Smoke , from the "BOOGIE" motion picture soundtrack. Music video produced & directed by: @transition_ninja and @steadyprime  Official music video for Pop Smoke "AP" , available everywhere now:  https://PopSmoke.lnk.to/APBoogie​

Mick Jenkins reunites with the new Grammy-winning producer Kaytranada (Best Dance/Electronic Album for "Bubba" ) on the single “Designer Frames” . MICK JENKINS · Designer Frames [prod. kaytranada]

St. Louis, MO born, Clearwater, FL raised rap artist Chester Watson drops his new EP titled "1997" that features guest apperances by Danny Brown , Kent Loon , J’von and deerwasawolf . 1997 by Chester Watson

REDAMANCY , the new EP from Lushlife recasts classic east coast hip-hop in the context of an astral jazz synth odyssey. The recording features a collaboration with members of the Irreversible Entanglements quartet, who bring moments of sheer free jazz chaos across the recording's six sprawling tracks. Lushlife doubles down as a producer here, creating a universe where gorgeous synth arpeggios and Bomb Squad squeals fit hand-in-hand. With contributions from Dirty Projectors ' vocalist, Felicia Douglass , HPrizm (FKA High Priest of Anti-Pop Consortium ), noise-rap god heads, Dälek and more - Lushlife 's Redamancy EP bristles with the energy of an artist willfully deconstructing his sound into something new. Redamancy by Lushlife

Mello Music Group sends the single "Corner Store Scandal" by L'Orange & Namir Blade , from the upcoming album "Imaginary Everything" . Imaginary Everything by L'Orange & Namir Blade

Mello Music Group sends the video to the single "Conjugal Visit to the Prison of the Mind" by Homeboy Sandman , produced by Blu .  The video is directed by Marley Chapman .

The legendary rapper, songwriter and actor E-40 drops the video for the single "I Stand On That" featuring  Joyner Lucas & T.I., produced by  Traxamillion .  The video is directed by @JaeSynth .   Add this song to your Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/2MW9rmL

Papoose returns with his mixtape "February" that features 9 tracks with guest appearances by Mysonne , the late Fred The Godson , E-40 , and Kent Jones .

Termanology and producer Shortfyuz team up for their release "G.O.Y.A. 3" that features 14 tracks, with guest appearances by Lil Fame , Rome Streetz , Jay Royale , Reks , Eto , Cassidy , Jared Evan , UFO Fev , Planet Asia , Crimeapple , Nems , and more.  Stream the mixtape below!!!

“Crack Shifts” is the raw, menacing new single from the duo of UFO Fev & Vanderslice , who are gearing up to drop their collaborative album, Enigma of Dalì . The single “Crack Shifts” is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms . Stay tuned for more info on the duo’s Enigma of Dalì LP due out this Spring, via Coalmine Records . Crack Shifts by UFO Fev, Vanderslice, Flee Lord

The single “Once In A Lifetime“ marks the start of a new collaboration between magnificent soul singer Miku Graham , acclaimed Hip Hop producer Meeco and renown turntablist DJ Access . The song is about the struggle living in New York and pays respect to one of the world’s most famous Hip Hop groups The L.O.X . The combination of Miku Graham ’s fantastic voice, Meeco ’s floating beat and DJ Access ’ precise cuts make this song an unique experience and instant classic.

Bay Area emcees Vocab Slick & Zion I drop their new video for “Stay Focused” , the recently released single off Vocab’s upcoming album,  “Language” . The visuals are directed by Starski and the single is produced by Surebert & Samarei .  Check out the visuals and head over to your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform to support , along with Vocab’s previous single, “Speak My Language” .  The album  “ Language ” , is due out soon through Vocab’s own DR Music imprint. Stream/Download☛ https://smarturl.it/StayFocusedSingle

Benny The Butcher and Harry Fraud bring you the official video for THANKSGIVING - the first single off of the highly anticipated THE PLUGS I MET 2 album. The video is directed by The Wizard .  Preorder THE PLUGS I MET 2 : https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-...

Bronx rapper and Young Money artist Corey Gunz drops his EP "Tims N Hoodies" that features a guest appearance by Gudda Gudda ; with production from Jahlil Beats , Daze , Vinny Ido l and others.