[New Mix] DJ Hourglass - The Pregame

I know, I know. It's been entirely too long since my last mix, but The Pregame was definitely worth the wait. I've got a fresh set-up courtesy of my new Pioneer DDJ-SX's and I'm ready for all my G's to hear what I've been cooking up.

Whether you're having a ratchet night in or getting ready to head out tonight, enjoy! Featuring a handful of remixes, new music from and up and comers August Alsina, Forte Bowie and Alja KaMillion along with club favorites by T.I., Young Jeezy, and Wale, The Pregame is in full effect.

DOWNLOAD: DJ Hourglass Presents: The Pregame (ZIP) | Full Mix (Not Separated) 

Previously: G's Use Emoticons Radio: The Re-Up (Mixed By @DJHourglass)

Beyoncé - "I Been On" (Remix) ft. Bun B, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D & Lil Keke

When Beyoncé dropped the dual single "Bow Down/I Been On," the leading track caused so much uproar that I feel the homage she paid to Houston on "I Been On" almost went overlooked.

Thankfully, Houston's all-stars Bun B, Lil Keke, Wille D, Slim Thug, Scarface and Z-Ro reprised the screwed up production to present the remix, which I'm sure will get a grip of spins tonight in the South. Listen to the official Houston remix of "I Been On" below, and hit the comments with your thoughts!



I wish Trae had a verse on this though!

Previously:

• Beyoncé - "Bow Down / I Been On"
• Stalley ft. Scarface - "Swangin"
• Big K.R.I.T. ft. Bun B - "Shine On"
• Big K.R.I.T. ft. Slim Thug & Lil Keke - Me And My Old School (Remix) [Music Video]
• Slim Thug - Houston feat. Paul Wall & Z-Ro [Music Video]

[New Mixtape] STS - 'Gold Rush III'

After showcasing life on his European tour with the visuals to his latest Gold Rush flips, STS presents the third volume of the mixtape series the ATL emcee has now perfected.

With the help of DJ Bear One, Slim takes on tracks from Purity Ring, Kavinsky, Walk The Duck and Gary Clark Jr, and more as he proves his lyrics can be felt over any style of music. Who needs boundaries? Fuck 'em!



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XXL Reveals Its 2013 Freshman Class

Last year was definitely a controversial one when it came to XXL's selection for its Freshman Class, but it's safe to say that 2013 has some solid picks. Although I feel a few of these names deserved top billing in previous years, peep the 10 11 rappers who made the cut this year.

ScHoolboy Q

Trinidad Jame$

Joey Bada$$

Ab-Soul

Logic

Action Bronson

Kirko Bangz

Travi$ Scott

Dizzy Wright

Angel Haze

Chief Keef

[XXL]

Stalley ft. Scarface - "Swangin"

After paying dues with his first MMG mixtape Savage Journey To The American Dream, Stalley is gearing up for the release of his major label debut with the lead single "Swangin'."

The Block Beattaz production has a classic Houston sound, and it was only right that legend Scarface lend a verse to the track made specifically for the whip.



Download: Stalley ft. Scarface - "Swangin" (iTunes)

Time to make sure my Mint Condition is up to par...

Previously:

• Maybach Music Group - Self Made 2: NYC Takeover [Documentary]
• DJ Khaled ft. Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier - Hip Hop

Ryshon Jones - "Shadow Boxing Self Destruction" ft. L.atasha A.lcindor & Nia Keturah

After letting his project In Theory marinate since its January release without dropping any other audio leaks or visuals, Ryshon Jones is now ready to share this gem that didn't make the album.

Featuring L.atasha A.lcindor and Nia Keturah, the Hiri Skywalker produced "Shadow Boxing Self Destruction" finds Ryshon wondering this: "Am I crazy or do I drive myself crazy?"



Next week, Ryshon is set to drop the visual to "God's Broken Smile." I'll keep you posted on the G.U.E. favorite.

Previously: [New Mixtape] Ryshon Jones - "In Theory"

John Legend ft. Rick Ross - "Who Do We Think We Are"

John Legend shares his second single in one week as he taps "Rich Forever" collaborator Rick Ross for the soulful "Who Do We Think We Are." If this and "The Beginning" are any indication, his album  Love In The Future will be what R&B needs in 2013.



Previously:

• John Legend - "The Beginning"
• Rihanna - "Pour It Up" (Remix) ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I.

[Music Video] Young Jeezy ft. 2 Chainz - "R.I.P."

Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz shockingly head to the club to shoot the visuals to "R.I.P." which feature cameos from Snoop dogg, Ludacris, Nelly, Trey Songz, Big Sean, T.I., E-40, YG, Warren G, Ne-Yo, Nipsey Hussle and more.

If you haven't shouted out this hook on a Friday night, whether at the club or not, it's time to start living life.


Directed by Taj

Hit the jump for a behind the scenes look at the "R.I.P. video shoot."

[Short Film] Bilal - "West Side Girl"

Bilal's going the extra mile with exposure for his latest album A Love Surreal, and for great reason. Using the standout "West Side Girl" as inspiration for his short film, the "Back To Love" singer stars as a cop seduced by the women he's been assigned to bring down.



[okayplayer]

Previously: [Album Stream] Bilal - 'A Love Surreal'

Roman GianArthur - "I-69"

I've been looking for a studio version of "I-69" since I saw Roman GianArthur perform it at Poor Little Rich Girl's Supreme Music Sessions, and although I'm a month late, here it is!

Roman, just one of the Wondaland Arts Society's many talents, is the man behind Janelle Monae's Archandroid overtures and the album closer "BabopbyeYa." Now, Roman has placed his focus on his own project which features the infectious "I-69," a track that has been spreading like wildfire due to the reception of his opening performances for Solange and Bilal's latest shows in Atlanta.

Hit play to be formally introduced to the soulful realm of Roman GianArthur, and be sure to buy "I-69" on iTunes if you like what you hear!



[Concrete Loop]

[Music Video] STS - "Counting"

The countdown to Gold Rush III continues as STS flips Autre Ne Veut's "Counting" for the final visual release of the upcoming project.

Directed by Daniel "Danny Cam" Gallardo

Previously: [Music Video] STS - "Dripping In Gold"

[New Mixtape] Rickie Jacobs - "Songs For High School Kids"

It seems I've had to use my late pass a few times today, but no amount of shame would prevent me from sharing Rickie Jacobs latest project, Songs For High School Kids.

The Baltimore emcee who strives to "change the world with his vocal chords," linked up with some dope up and coming producers like King Tut, Smokey Suave, Artic and CXC to provide music for not only kids getting ready for prom, but us measly student loan paying folk as well.

[Music Video] Lil Wayne ft. 2 Chainz - "R.A.F."

Lil Wayne's recent seizure scare has been overshadowing his music lately, but that will all change Tuesday when he releases I Am Not A Human Being II. Among the many features on the album is 2 Chainz who joins him in the visuals for their lates collaboration, "Rich As F*ck."



Hit the jump to see Lil Wayne's first video message since being released from the hospital.

ScHoolboy Q - "Yay Yay" (Prod. by Boi-1da & The Maven Boys)

You made have heard a snippet of ScHoolboy Q's latest when Top Dawg surprised Kendrick Lamar with his Jay-Z feature, but now hear the Oxymoron lead offering "Yay Yay" in full.

After setting up TDE's lineup of Interscope releases with good kid, m.A.A.d city, ScHoolboy Q's major label debut has a tough act to follow. Hit the jump to see who will be featured on Oxymoron.

[Video] Kendrick Lamar Hears Jay-Z's Verse On "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" For The First Time

Even a lyricist as amazing as Kendrick Lamar knows how humbling a guest verse from Jay-Z is. So when his TDE boss Top Dawg surprised him with Hov's verse for the "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" remix at the end of February during a ScHoolboy Q session for Oxymoron, seeing him light up is priceless.


[Nah Right]

Previously: Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z - "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix)

[Music Video] Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell - "Blurred Lines"

It looks like Justin and Timbaland aren't the only other R&B duo back in the lab! Fresh off of his album  Love After War, Robin Thicke debuted his new single "Blurred Lines" by skipping straight to the video. Check out the lighthearted track featuring T.I. and Pharrell below...

BUT FIRST... I've got to warn you before you hit play. T.I. is jigging. Mr. Bojangles style. O_O



Previously:

• Robin Thicke - All Tied Up [Music Video]
• Rihanna - "Pour It Up" (Remix) ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I.
• Mac Miller ft. Pharrell - Glow

Playboy Tre, Marian Mereba & Spree Wilson - "Good Life" (Prod. Kato of SMKA)

SMKA's mega experimental collaboration project The Hang Out has already provided us with some great music, but it seems that with each leak the offerings get better and better.

On "Good Life," Atlanta's own Playboy Tre and Spree Wilson take on a Kato production alongside vocalist Marian Mereba as they provide commentary for those trying to elevate when it seems all life does is try to hold you down.



Look for part 1 of The Hang Out to drop next week on March 26th, and be sure to hit up The Star Bar if you're in the A on Saturday, March 23rd for the official The Hang Out Release Party!

Previously: Jackie Chain, Scotty & RaRa - "Pimpin Mane" (Prod. by Kato of SMKA)

[Music Video] Tez McClain - "Flick'n"

Atlanta rapper and G.U.E. favorite Tez McClain is back and it looks like the stage is set for him to be the next to blow from the city as his single "Flick'n" is building momentum.

Check out the official video for the track below, and hit the jump to stream and download his latest EP Scoundrel, which features a little something for everybody--from the introspective intro to the club ready "Prolly Won't."

[Music Video] Wale ft. Tiara Thomas - "Bad"

While I'm still very partial to Tiara Thomas' original version of "Bad," I've decided to just get used to the fact that Wale taking over the track gives it way more mainstream appeal.

After letting the track dominate the airwaves for the past month, Wale pushes the single as he drops the visuals to the record, which stars Bria Murphy, the beautiful daughter of the famous Eddie and Nicole, as the "Bad" girl.


Wale's third studio album The Gifted is slated to hit stores on June 25th.

Previously:

• [Music Video] DJ Drama ft. Roscoe Dash, Tyga & Wale - "So Many Girls"
• Tiara Thomas - Drank In My Cup (Kirko Bangz Cover)

Rihanna - "Pour It Up" (Remix) ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I.

Only Rihanna could get Young Jeezy and Rick Ross to have adjacent verses on a track together.

Rihanna lets the two of them,  along with Juicy J and T.I. (who had the best verses to me) take on the her Mike Will produced club anthem "Pour It Up" as she took a back seat and just kept her hook on the track. Stream the remix below, and the comments to tell me who you think had the best verse!

Rihanna - Pour It Up Remix Lyrics

Previously:

• [Music Video] Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko - "Stay"
• [Music Video] Trinidad Jame$ ft. T.I., Young Jeezy & 2 Chainz - "All Gold Everything"
• Hit-Boy, Kent M$ney, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman & Raekwon - "Cypher"
• Juicy J ft. The Weeknd - "One Of Those Nights"
• [Short Film] T.I. - "Addresses"

[Album Stream] Denitia & Sene - 'his and hers.' + "Casanova" [Music Video]

Aside from being a dope emcee, Sene is also limitless as a producer and crooner. Building upon their chemistry on the acclaimed EP Blah Blah Blah, Sene and fellow vocalist Denitia have released their album his and hers. on iTunes, allowing a free stream of the project so that you can try before you buy. And you should definitely buy. This is all kinds of ear porn.



Hit the jump to watch the visuals for his and hers. standout "Casanova," directed by Pace Rivers.

Melo-X - "Handle It" (Prod. by M-Phazes)

What originally began as a remix of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Love," G.U.E. favorite MeLo-X opted to make "Handle It" into an original record for his upcoming GOD:Lo-fi project which drops on March 26th.

Tapping Australian producer M-Phazes, the Brooklyn musician focuses solely on the vocals as he raps to a woman with a way with her body.


Previously: X/COKE (Cheri Coke + Melo-X) - "The Interlude" (Sango Refix)

John Legend - "The Beginning"

There's nothing like news that John Legend's dropped a new single to tell you that today's going to be a great day. In a radio interview I heard recently on Atlanta's V103, the hit singer and songwriter stated that he's got a fifth album in the works that he and Kanye have been crafting together, which will return to his Get Lifted roots.

To get you excited, stream his new single "The Beginning," and hit the comments to let me know if you're just as hype as me to hear John's forthcoming album.


[SD]

Previously: Consequence ft. John Legend - Why Do I Even Go Home (Prod. by The Audible Doctor)

Tank ft. Chris Brown - "Shots Fired"

Tank has been busy working on music with Ginuwine and Tyrese for their group TGT, but he's got some solo tracks in the vault as the LA Leakers premiered "Shots Fired."

Unlike what the title suggests, "Shots Fired" isn't a diss record. It's not even one of Tank's trademark smooth and seductive records like most of Tank's repertoire. However, this collaboration with Chris Brown shows Tank venturing out to a more urban radio ready/club side of music. Feeling it?


Previously:

• Tank ft. T.I. & Kris Stephens - Compliments [Music Video]
• Fabolous ft. Chris Brown - "Ready"

[Music Video] Justin Timberlake - "Mirrors"

Justin Timberlake has been the man of the moment this month as his return to music was officially marked by the release of his album The 20/20 Experience yesterday.

Along with a CW special commemorating the album's release, Justin premiered the 8 minute visuals to 20/20's second single "Mirrors." Watch the two part video below, which chronicles the story of two elderly before transitioning into a cool mirror segment starring JT himself. Be sure to cop the album today, and brace yourselves for a sequel to The 20/20 Experience which is also set to drop this year.



Previously: [Video] Justin Timberlake Fires Back At  Kanye West On SNL 

[Music Video] Casey Veggies - "Faces"

Casey Veggies' latest mixtape Life Changes is still one of my favorites of the year so far, and the California emcee keeps pushing the project as he releases the visuals to the Rob Holladay produced "Faces."



Previously: Hit-Boy, Kent M$ney, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman & Raekwon - "Cypher"

LL Cool J ft. Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop - "We Came To Party"

It's a meeting of the OG's as Snoop Dogg joins LL Cool J on "We Came To Party," the latest leak from LL's forthcoming Authentic LP.  Listen below as Fatman Scoop contributes to L's "Destruction in the club," (o_O) and hit the comments with your thoughts on the record.


Authentic is slated to hit stores on April 30th. Will you cop?

[IFWT]

Previously:

• LL Cool J ft. Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello & Z-Trip - “Whaddup”
• Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg) - La La La

Eric Benet ft. 2 Chainz - "News For You" (Remix)

Eric Benet & 2 Chainz? I guess Dos Cadenas loves to get his grown and sexy on every now and then. You did see how he was jamming behind Stevie Wonder at the Soul Train Awards last year.

Listen below as he provides a fresh verse to Eric Benet's smooth standout "News For You" from his latest album The One.



[XZ]

Previously: [Music Video] 2 Chainz - "Crack"

Black Milk - "Sunday's Best / Monday's Worst"

The return of Black Milk's production and rhymes are more than welcome as he provides the refreshing dual single "Sunday's Best / "Monday's Worst." Listen below as the Detroit veteran comments on how easy it is to go astray despite being raised right, and get ready for some more music to come from Black Milk.


[illRoots]

Previously: [Music Video] Black Milk & Danny Brown - Black & Brown

[New Mixtape] Rich Boy - Back To Class + "Break The Pot" [Music Video]

Who could forget the certified Southern anthem "Throw Some D's" by Rich Boy? After dropping a few nice singles after that, he slowly faded away from the limelight.

After taking a substantial amount of time off the Alabama bred rapper is back with his new tape Back To Class as well as a new video to the standout "Break The Pot." Peep the visuals below, and hit the jump to stream and download Back To Class courtesy of LiveMixtapes.

Fat Joe ft. Teyana Taylor & Wiz Khalifa - "Ballin'"

Fat Joe has been relatively quiet in the last few months, but hopes to change that as his new single "Ballin'" has hit the net. The hook from Teyana Taylor is simple yet catchy and a verse from Wiz Khalifa can never hurt, but do you think this track deserves more than one listen? Hit the comments and let me know!


[Nah Right]

Previously:

• Fat Joe ft. Kanye West, Miguel & Roscoe Dash - Pride And Joy [Music Video]
• Teyana Taylor - Bad Boy [Music Video]
• [Video] Miguel & Wiz Khalifa Perform "Adorn" At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards

Birdman Calls Angie Martinez To Discuss Lil Wayne's Health

Over the weekend fans were in a panic as news that Lil Wayne suffered multiple seizures broke on TMZ. After multiple false reports and rumors that Wayne was in critical condition and barely hanging on at some point, Weezy's adopted father Birdman called in to Hot 97 to tell Angie Martinez what's really going on.

Listen to the interview below, as Baby claims that Lil Wayne is doing great and also claims that the drugs Weezy doesn't shy away from rapping about or displaying had no impact on his seizure.

Birdman-Angie Martinez Interview:

I'm glad to hear that Wayne seems to be doing alright, and I'm interested to see how this tragedy will unfold as he prepares to release his album I Am Not A Human Being 2.

[HHNM]

Previously: Birdman ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Born Stunna (Remix)

[Video] Killer Mike, Scar & El-P Perform "Untitled" On Letterman

Hip Hop artists have been getting a lot of late night show love, and we score another victory as Killer Mike and El-P got to share "Untitled" with the world on The Late Show With David Letterman last night. Watch below as the homie Scar also joins in on the show by killing his performance of the R.A.P. Music hook.



[Miss Info]

Previously: Killer Mike ft. Scar - Untitled [Music Video]

Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z - "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix)

First previewed at SXSW by Young Guru (video after the jump), Kendrick Lamar is joined by his former Def Jam boss on the remix to good kid, m.A.A.d city favorite "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe." Listen below as Jay-Z goes back to his rapid fire flow of his early days while Kendrick demolishes his two verses.


Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z - "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix) Lyrics

Hit the jump to watch Young Guru break the record at SXSW.

[New Mixtape] Yelawolf - Trunk Muzik Returns

Trunk Muzik is the project that put Yelawolf on the map years ago, and he intends to keep his core fans happy and gain new ones with his latest tape Trunk Muzik Returns presented by Slumerican and SupaHotBeats. The ten track project is currently blasting in my apartment right now, with some impressive features from Paul Wall, Raekwon, Killer Mike, A$AP Rocky, and more.

Download: Yelawolf - Trunk Muzik Returns

Previously: YelaWolf - "Way Out"

[New Mixtape] Bangladesh - "Ponzi Scheme"

Short after celebrating his birthday with a star studded bash in the A, hit producer Bangladesh expands his resume as he spits a few verses on his new mixtape Ponzi Scheme.

With hilarious skits revealing the mentality of the mythical basic b*tch, and appearances from 2 Chainz, Pusha T, Future, Jadakiss, Trinidad Jame$, CyHi The Prynce, Kevin Cossom, and more, this is a tape that's entertaining from start to finish.

Download: Bangladesh - Ponzi Scheme

Previously: Bangladesh ft. Pusha T & Jadakiss - 100 [Music Video]

[Short Film] T.I. - "Addresses"

T.I.'s Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head was one of the 4th quarter's best albums, and with his singles "Ball" and "Hello" in heavy rotation, he takes time to provide a visual for "Addresses" one of the harder cuts from the album.

Watch below as Grand Hustle henchmen Young Dro, Big Kuntry King, and D.O.P.E. join TIP in a mission to seek revenge. While we might consider T.I. a newly reformed citizen, in this short film he's right back to being the Trouble Man.



Previously: [Music Video] Trinidad Jame$ ft. T.I., Young Jeezy & 2 Chainz - "All Gold Everything"

[Music Video] 2 Chainz - "Crack"

With 2 Chainz featured on almost everything, it's easy to forget that he's still promoting his solo debut Based On A T.R.U. Story. The latest visual from the "I spell South with a F" rapper is the Guaponese laced "Crack," directed by Aristotle.


[2DB]

Previously: [Music Video] Trinidad Jame$ ft. T.I., Young Jeezy & 2 Chainz - "All Gold Everything"

Beyoncé - "Bow Down / I Been On"

Ever since dominating television sets since the Super Bowl and the premiere of her HBO documentary, fans have speculated that Beyoncé would have new music on the way in time for her forthcoming tour.

Well last night, Bey flexed her pass as King Bey as she dropped the dual tracks "Bow Down" and "I Been On." Though "Bow Down" was produced by Hit-Boy and "I Been On" is a joint effort between Polow Da Don, Timbaland, Sonny Digital and Planet VI, the common denominator is the subject matter which I loosely sum up as this: I've been the shit since birth and will continue to be forever. Question that if you're about that life.

Listen to Beyoncé's latest and don't be shy. Hit the comments with your thoughts!

 
[YHTN]

Previously: [Video] Beyoncé's Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show

The-Dream - "Tron" + 'Parental Advisory' With DJ Mick Boogie

The-Dream had some venting to do, so he put on his shit talking hat and decided to spit over his new single "Tron." The beat's hard and the rhymes are on par with most club rappers so I'm not mad at this one. IV Play is set to drop this May.



On "Tron," Dream claims he'll be hot for a century, and just to look back at how deep his solo career goes, check out his new mix Parental Advisory with the talented DJ Mick Boogie.

[Video] ScHoolboy Q Brings Out Kendrick Lamar & Action Bronson At SXSW 2013

Photo Courtesy of Spin.com

ScHoolboy Q had the SXSW Fader Fort jumping all on his own, but to make things even groovier, he brought out Queens heavyweight Action Bronson and his TDE brother Kendrick Lamar for solo performances that made the crowd go insane. Watch footage of the show presented by Converse below, and get your plans ready for 2014!

Previously:

• Hit-Boy, Kent M$ney, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman & Raekwon - "Cypher"
• Action Bronson - Midget Cough (Prod. by Party Supplies)
• Bridget Kelly ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Street Dreamin"

French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj, Wyclef Jean, Edley Shine & Elephant Man - "Freaks" (DJ Suss One Remix)

French Montana's "Freaks" is undoubtedly a hit record, but when I listen to it I can't help but think that it's missing a key reggae element. Thankfully DJ Suss One recruited producer JButtah and respected artists of the genre (Wyclef, Edley Shine and Elephant Man) to refix "Freaks" allowing Nicki Minaj's verse to lead the way.

[XZ]

Previously: [Music Video] French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks"

[Music Video] Kelly Rowland - "Kisses Down Low"

A day doesn't go by when I don't hear Kelly Rowland's new hit "Kisses Down Low"on the radio, and I'm not complaining one bit.

Now the Mike Will production has a playful visual to match the racy content of the single as Kelly gets experimental with the wigs and makes things abundantly clear what she expects from her man. Her album Talk Of The Game is set to drop later this year!



Previously: [Video] Destiny's Child Reunites At The Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show

[Music Video] STS - "Dripping In Gold"

For the latest visual installment of STS's Gold Rush 3, the PhilaATLien brings us to Paris as he flips "Dripping In Gold" by Flight Facilities.

Video directed by Daniel "Danny Cam" Gallardo.

Previously: [Music Video] STS - "Purity Ring"

Hit-Boy, Kent M$ney, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman & Raekwon - "Cypher"

While Hit-Boy's definitely down with his Surf Club and G.O.O.D. Music fam, he's building an empire with his on Hits Since 87 imprint.

Introducing HS87's forthcoming compilation to the world, he includes the emcees on his roster as well as some of the game's most respected rhymesayers. Listen below as Method Man, Redman, ScHoolboy Q, Rick Ross, Raekwon, Xzibit and Casey Veggies join HS87 on "Cypher."


Previously: Hit-Boy - HITStory [New Mixtape]

Azealia Banks - "Yung Rapunxel"

It seems that with about every five twitter beefs, we get new material from Azealia Banks.

The Harlem bred emcee reveals "Yung Rapunxel," the first single from her debut Broke With Expensive Taste, which may not be for everybody. Stream the aggressive, electro record below and hit the comments with your thoughts!



Previously: Azealia Banks - "No Problems"

[Video] Justin Timberlake Fires Back At Kanye West On SNL

Justin Timberlake might as well be an honorary SNL cast member as he took to the legendary sketch comedy show for the fifth time to host and perform in promotion of his new album The 20/20 Experience.

During a live performance of his hit "Suit & Tie" it appears Justin broke his silence and chose a pretty slick way to address Kanye West's public on stage rant in London where Ye shouted "Remind me again who was the original super fly and I got love for HOV but I ain’t fuckin' with that “Suit & Tie."

Moments before Jay-Z joined Justin on stage, the crooner switch up the lyrics on his second verse to add the line "my hits so sick, got rappers acting dramatic. That's alright. It's all mine." Tell 'em how you feel, Justin!



Hit the jump to hear Charlemagne's theory on Kanye's "You Mad?!" attitude.

[Music Video] French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks"

Nicki Minaj may be a judge on one of TV's most family friendly reality shows, but that's not stopping her from showing some A LOT of skin on the visuals to French Montana's latest single "Freaks."

Supposedly the last Excuse My French single before Montana actually holds a track down solo, enjoy the dancehall tinged visual below.


Previously:

• [Music Video] French Montana ft. J. Cole & Rick Ross - "Diamonds"
• Anthem x B.o.B x Nicki Minaj - "oUt OF mY mInD" (Remix)

Bridget Kelly ft. Kendrick Lamar - "Street Dreamin"

If Funk Flex can bring together my two favorite artists, he's forever good in my book.

Added to Flex's impressive lineup so far for his upcoming mixtape Who You Mad At? Me Or Myself?, "Street Dreamin" features Bridget Kelly over a Shea Taylor production sampling the classic 2Pac "Got My Mind Made Up." To make things even better, MTV's Hottest MC Kendrick Lamar adds an always solid verse at the start of the track.

"Street Dreamin" first caught my attention at Bridget Kelly's meet in greet at Tags II in Atlanta. Trust me, there's more heat to come.

Update: CDQ added. Buy it on iTunes!



[IFWT]

Previously:

• Bridget Kelly ft. Meek Mill - "In The Morning" (Remix)
• [Music Video] Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake - "Poetic Justice"

[Video] In The Sweetbox With DJ Princess Cut (Episode 1 Starring Big Zak)

After conquering Smirnoff's Master Of The Mix Atlanta, touring internationally and making her name as one of the most respected DJ's in the South, Hoodrich Entertainment and Hot 107.9's DJ Princess Cut plans to conquer the net one visual at a time with her new interview series In The Sweetbox.

In episode 1 of her debut season, she sits down with Atlanta emcee and producer Big Zak, best known throughout the city for his recent mixtape Talk That Shit and for his intro on DJ Greg Street's 6 O'Clock radio show.

Watch below as the lovely Sweetbox Jones talks with Zak about his accomplishments thus far, his growing MCM movement, and his strategy for making sure everyone who plays part in creating a song gets their proper share.



Be on the look out for Episode 2 of In The Sweetbox as Princess Cut chops it up with a few fellow DJ's. Subscribe to her channel to stay in the loop!