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The Carter Family Releases First Pictures of Blue Ivy Carter

February 10, 2012 - 6:48 pm

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Source: HelloBlueIvyCarter Instead of taking the usual celeb route and selling the first baby pictures to a gossip mag, The Carters took to a personal tumblr to show the world their beautiful child. More pictures under the jump. Congrats!

Jay-Z & Kanye West – Niggas In Paris

February 9, 2012 - 12:07 pm

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Directed by: Kanye West Source: VEVO The Watch The Throne Tour was definitely one of the most important tours in hip-hop history, so it’s only right the most talked about moment was captured on video. In other news, the record is double platinum, and still a top 5 rap song on the charts! What do [...]

Stalley – BCGMMG

February 8, 2012 - 5:00 pm

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Produced by: Block Beattaz Source: onSMASH As Stalley gears up to release his new project Savage Journey to the American Dream, he drops off his ode to Blue Collar which was produced by Alamaba collective, Block Beattaz. When he hits 50,000 followers on Twitter, he will announce the release date for the new project.

Nemo Achida – Not The Same (Ft. Rocki Evans)

February 6, 2012 - 6:28 pm

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Produced by: Sean ‘goldenChild’ Mangan Above we have the lead single from Nemo’s upcoming album Goodbye Brooklyn Extended. Look out for it to be released through Locksmith Music, on iTunes, March 6, 2012.

Asaad – Origins Of Cotton

February 6, 2012 - 6:28 pm

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Produced by: BINK! Asaad links up with Bink! again for another solid track from his upcoming project, New Black® History Month. We’re looking forward to hearing what he’s cooking up with the homies over at ReUp Gang.

Busta Rhymes – Why Stop Now (Ft. Chris Brown)

January 30, 2012 - 3:32 pm

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Directed by: Hype Williams For his first single as a Cash Money artist, Busta links up with Chris Brown and Google Music, for the Hype Williams directed clip.

Donnis – Snack Pack (Volume Two)

January 27, 2012 - 2:25 pm

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Source: DonnisMusic For the second installment of this new year’s Snack Pack, Donnis gives us a preview of his new track with Juicy J, as well as two Gods Paparazzi-produced tracks. Download under the jump. 1. Benjamin Franklin (Ft. Jay Ant & IAMSU) 2. Hoes

Grey Goose Presents Rising Icons With Big Sean

January 27, 2012 - 2:09 pm

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Source: Dajaz1 Peep the 3 part video series where Sean talks about his roots, creative process, and you also get a glimpse of a live intimate performance in NYC.

Santigold – Big Mouth

January 22, 2012 - 1:58 pm

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Directed by: Cody Critcheloe New Santigold from her upcoming album, Master of My Make Believe. We can’t believe it’s been four years since Santogold dropped. Time flies!

Asaad – Grey Stars (Ft. DRGNKNG) + Violet Rebel

January 22, 2012 - 1:05 am

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Source: TheDirtyMiddleClass “Asaad Week” continues. ‘Grey Stars’ is definitely one of our favorites from the young Philly artist. Violet Rebel under the jump.

Nicki Minaj – Stupid Hoe

January 20, 2012 - 6:07 pm

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Directed by: Hype Williams Nicki links up with Hype for a visual to your favorite song. Thoughts?

ScHoolBoy Q – Hands On The Wheel (Ft. A$AP Rocky)

January 20, 2012 - 3:32 pm

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Directed by: Jerome D. Support: iTunes Q keeps the momentum going and drops the visual for the highly toted collab. Buy Habits and Contradictions if you haven’t already, its cold.

Asaad – Black Swan

January 20, 2012 - 12:40 am

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Produced by: Sunny Norway For Day 004 of “Asaad Week”, he links up with Chicago producer Sunny Norway again for another unique collab.

8Ball & MJG – We Buy Gold (Ft. Big K.R.I.T)

January 19, 2012 - 4:43 pm

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Produced by: Big K.R.I.T. You really can’t go wrong with this collaboration. Be on the lookout for KRIT’s project, 4evaNaDay ,as well as 8Ball & MJG’s Premro tape.

Reese – Glory Lap (Ft. Casey Veggies)

January 19, 2012 - 4:28 pm

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Produced by: Don Cannon Artwork: Cherry Collab Reese drops off another leak from his upcoming Don Cannon hosted project, and grabs Young Veggies this time around. This artwork is 10/10.

FowL – Give It Up

January 19, 2012 - 4:20 pm

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Produced by: Nate Fox Source: soFowL For his latest song, FowL links up with Cleveland emcee, Al Fatz, and producer Nate Fox for the feel good collaboration.

Rockie Fresh – How We Do (Ft. King Louie)

January 19, 2012 - 4:06 pm

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Directed by: Elijah Alvarado For the last visual before the release of Driving 88, Rockie teams up with Chicago’s King Louie for the LPeezy produced track.

ItsTheReal Checks In With A$AP Mob

January 19, 2012 - 3:52 pm

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Source: MTV Jeff and Eric check in with Rocky, Twelvvy, and Yams for another hilarious interview. Somebody get this on TV already!

Asaad – Top Floor

January 18, 2012 - 9:32 pm

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Source: RubyHornet Produced by: Nascent & QB More music from one of Philly’s best up and comers, stay tuned for another track tomorrow. Also peep his track ‘MLKRIP’ under the jump.

Asaad – Mike’s Cafe

January 17, 2012 - 11:06 pm

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Produced by: Sunny Norway Asaad’s dropping a new song everyday this week, and the first leak was recorded 2 years ago, and it’s still dope.

Sonnymoon – Near Me

January 17, 2012 - 10:31 pm

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Directed by: Gordon Hendrick and Hunter Steinman Source: Hypebeast A couple of our homies put us on to Sonnymoon at SXSW a few years back, and we gotta say they’re fresh as hell. Peep the trippy video for ‘Near Me’ above and check out their latest EP under the jump.

B.J. The Chicago Kid – His Pain (Ft. Kendrick Lamar)

January 17, 2012 - 10:08 pm

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Produced by: Sounwave Anytime B.J. and Kendrick team up for a track, you can expect it to be moving, to say the least. Look out for B.J.’s upcoming project, P I N E A P P L E N O W – L A T E R S, which drops on Valentines Day.

Phony Ppl – Phonyland (Album)

January 17, 2012 - 9:05 pm

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Source: Complex As stated before, 2012 is definitely about the youth, and Brooklyn’s Phony Ppl is making some the best music right now. Phonyland is 3 years in the making and the hard work shows in the music. Download under the jump.

Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard

January 17, 2012 - 8:51 pm

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Produced by: Willie B of Digi-Phonics It’s pretty obvious that TDE/Black Hippy is making a statement in 2012, with consistent quality music. We’re excited for what’s next.

Chiddy Bang – Ray Charles (Live On Jimmy Fallon)

January 17, 2012 - 6:44 pm

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Support: Preorder ‘Breakfast’ Our good friends Xaphoon and Chiddy performed their latest single, from their upcoming album Breakfast, last night with a little help from The Roots. Preorder Breakfast if you haven’t already!

A$AP Ferg – Death B4 A Million

January 16, 2012 - 9:42 pm

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Source: LongLiveASAP In honor of Aaliyah’s birthday, the Trap Lord drops off a heater in her memory.

OCD: Moosh & Twist – The Vestibule

January 16, 2012 - 4:54 pm

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Artwork by: Sketcho Productions The Philly duo has to definitely buzzing lately, and rightfully so because they are putting in a lot hard work and good music. Peep their latest Rex Arrow Films directed video, ‘Hold It Down’ under the jump, as well.

OCD: Moosh & Twist – The Vestibule

January 16, 2012 - 4:54 pm

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Artwork by: Sketcho Productions The Philly duo has to definitely buzzing lately, and rightfully so because they are putting in a lot hard work and good music. Peep their latest Rex Arrow Films directed video, ‘Hold It Down’ under the jump, as well.

Future – Astronaut Status

January 12, 2012 - 1:57 pm

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Source: LiveMixtapes Previously: Future – Blow (Ft. Ludacris & Rocko) It’s finally here! With over 20 tracks and features from Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Ludacris, Rocko and more, we’re confident that there are definitely some bangers on here.

Yelawolf – Let’s Roll (Ft. Kid Rock)

January 11, 2012 - 1:46 pm

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Directed by: Syndrome Yela and the legendary Kid Rock take it from Alabama to hip hop’s birthplace in the Bronx, with DJ Kool Herc for the clean, Syndrome directed visual.

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