[FreEP] J.A.E - 'Verses For !llmind'

Artwork By: Ladale Ally

While !llmind's musical greatness should never go unrecognized, J.A.E provides the ultimate salute by recording an entire mixtape over the producer's most recent project, !.B.F.K.W. (!llmind Beats For Kanye West). Stream + download Verses For !llmind below, and check out J.A.E's personal !llmind story below:

!llmind is one of my favorite producers of all time. When I met him awhile back at the Skyzoo "Frisbees" video shoot, I remember inquiring about some production and him stating something about a budget. However, at the time I hadn't even put out my first mixtape yet and was clueless to what a budget was. When a friend of mine played the production on #BFKW I was blown away and felt the need to pay homage to one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you !llmind

Hourglass Picks: "Rolling Stones," "Fast Forward," "Accept Us," "Mr. Blog[*ahem* wom]an"

Download: J.A.E - Verses For !llmind

MeLo-X - "Girls Love Rihanna"

It's true. "Girls Love Beyonce." But that doesn't mean we can't love Rihanna either.

Brooklyn jack of all trades MeLo-X reps for the Barbadian Roc princess as he turns transforms the Drake record into "Girls Love Rihanna," a work all his own. Enjoy below, and hit the jump to download MeLo's latest EP GOD: LoFi.

Theophilus London ft. Menahan Street Band - "Rio"

Theophilus London keeps his collaborations in Brooklyn as he joins forces with instrumental group Menahan Street Band to present "Rio," his “introduction to the vibe I’m taking for my next, still-untitled full-length.”

If you need to take a mental tropical vacation, hit play below and mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 16 when "Rio" goes live on iTunes.


[FADER]

Previously: Paris 96 (Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III) - "Afternoon"

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)

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

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"

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"

[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)

[Music Video] Joey Bada$$ - "Unorthodox"

You wouldn't expect an ordinary visual to a track called "Unorthodox," would you?

Joey Bada$$ delivers an animated 90's reminiscent music video to the DJ Premier produced loosie, which you can download HERE.



[MTV]

Previously: [Music Video] Joey Bada$$ ft. Big K.R.I.T. & Smoke DZA – "Underground Airplay"

[New Mixtape] Kris Kasanova - '24K'

Kris Kasanova spent over a year crafting his new project 24K, and the work he's put in on this tape definitely shows. Even if the promo cuts "Kasanova" and "Moshpit" weren't on the NY emcee's third release, it'd still be in the running for best tape of 2013.

Stream and download 24K below, which features Rocki Evans, SZA, Skeme, Flatbush Zombies, 10ille, and more.

Download: Kris Kasanova - 24K

[Kris Kasanova]

Previously: Kris Kasanova - "Kasanova" (Prod. by Canei Finch)

[New Mixtape] araabMUZIK - "For Professional Use Only"

AraabMUZIK isn't just a producer. The man is a bloodthirsty animal when it comes to his beats.

He's found new ways to promote his talent by rocking crowds of thousands with the help of his MPC to now releasing a 20 track set of instrumentals collectively known as For Professional Use Only. 

Download: AraabMUZIK - For Professional Use Only

Previously: AraabMuzik - "The Prince Is Coming"

Kris Kasanova - "Kasanova" (Prod. by Canei Finch)

Save some room on your hard drives for Feb. 21st when Kris Kasanova's project 24K hits the net. Fresh off of the visuals for "Mosh Pit," Kris leaks the Canei Finch produced "Kasanova." If you didn't know the name before this record, you definitely will after hitting play!



Previously: [Music Video] Kris Kasanova - "Mosh Pit"

[Music Video] Kris Kasanova - "Mosh Pit"

Kris Kasanova's next project 24K is set to drop next week on February 21st, and the Brooklyn emcee reveals the project's first visual offering, "Mosh Pit."


Directed By This is Butta

[MindBonics]

Previously: Lotta ft. Kris Kasanova - "Gymnastics (Remix)"

AraabMuzik - "The Prince Is Coming"

araabMUZIK is a prodigy with the beats, and not just on the hip hop end of things. Over the years he's shown his diversity in his live sets, remixes and original production. With his mixtape For Professional Use Only on the way, he drops off "The Prince Is Coming" to let you know what it is.


[WAWSTSF]

Previously: Swizz Beatz ft. A$AP Rocky - Street Knock [Prod. by AraabMuzik]

Skyzoo - "Grew Up On Kool-Aid"

In my opinion no Skyzoo verse should be free, but thankfully for us the NY emcee doesn't seem to mind dropping off a freestyle now and then. As part of his weekly series Band Practice, Skyzoo takes me back to my smiley-face "ohhh yeah" cup days with "Grew Up On Kool-Aid."



Hit the jump to hear last week's track, "Phone Calls." Skyzoo's amazing album A Dream Deferred is in stores now!

[New Mixtape] Juelz Santana - "God Will'n"

Juelz Santana was undeniably one of the biggest emcees in New York during Dipset's reign at the start of the millenium. He's been a little quiet the past few years, but his return to the game is completely welcome after listening to God Will'n. Stream and download the project below, which features Jadakiss,  Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Wiz Khalifa, Lloyd Banks, Future, Wale, Jeremih and more.

Download: Juelz Santana - "God Will'n" (Courtesy of LiveMixtapes.com)
Previously: Kirko Bangz ft. 2 Chainz & Juelz Santana - Drink In My Cup (Remix) [Music Video]

Angel Haze - "On The Edge" + Azealia Banks - "No Problems" (Diss Records)

Yesterday as I was minding my business sipping my morning tea, I noticed that Azealia Banks and Angel Haze were having quite the Twitter exchange. The flame that started it all?

Seriously, if you were not born and raised in NY.... DON'T CLAIM NY. YOU ARE NOT A NEW YORKER.
— YUNG RAPUNXEL (@AZEALIABANKS) January 3, 2013

Subliminal diss to Angel Haze, a fellow upcoming female emcee who relocated to NYC from Detroit? Perhaps; and she took it as such. A few "you ain't got no edges" jokes and claims of sexual rejection later, Angel drops "On The Edge," a diss track she claims she wrote in 20 minutes after the back and forth.

Nitty Scott, MC - Hot (Prod. by !llmind)

Nitty Scott, MC proves she has what it takes to craft a lyrically ferocious record perfect for the parties as she spits over the !llmind produced, Missy sampled "Hot." Check out the track below, which is set to appear on her August 28th release The Boombox Diaries, Vol. 1, and hit the jump to view the project's full track list.


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J.A.E - Prelude a 60 Round (Freestyle)

J.A.E  drops off a loosie just because. Fruition is out now!

so I woke up this morning, drove to the studio had waffles some weed and a arizona and this is what happened.
— J.A.E (@JAEyachts) August 14, 2012

Previously: BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - Round 1 [Music Video]

NOM - Catch Me [Music Video]

NOM and his team get throwed in his new video from "Catch Me," one of my favorites from his  Different Breed mixtape. Relive some of your drunken nights through the NY emcee below, and be sure to pick up the project HERE if you haven't heard it already.

Shot & Edited By EyeconicVisions

Previously: NOM - Different Breed [New Mixtape]