New Music: Rockie Fresh - Spotlight

From October 6-8, Hip Hop history will be made in Atlanta, GA at the A3C Festival.  The festival, which I am on the blog team for, is in its seventh year and will showcase over 200 acts including Big K.R.I.T., 9th Wonder, XV, Elzhi, Cory Gunz, Jean Grae and too many more to name.  To celebrate this monumental festival A3C has teamed up with iHipHop distribution to release a 45 track compilation album of exclusive tracks from performing artists.

Listen below to hear Chicago newcomer Rockie Fresh on his new track "Spotlight" and click here to preorder A3C Vol.1 which drops on Oct. 4!



A3C will be the place to be next week.  If you can get to Atlanta October 6-8, DO IT!



Previously: New Music Video: Rockie Fresh - No Fear

Mac Miller Performing Frick Park Market Live

Mac Miller kicked off his Blue Slide Park Tour last night in NYC and got extra hype when he performed his new single "Frick Park Market," which you can check out below. Hit the jump for a download of the track and for the rest of Mac Miller's tour dates.

B.o.B ft. Lil Wayne: Strange Clouds [Trailer]

I first heard of this B.o.B. x Lil Wayne collaboration when he previewed "Strange Clouds" during a recent performance at Syracuse University.  Watch below for the official trailer for the single which sounds pretty dope if you ask me.  "Strange Clouds" is expected to premiere Oct. 3!



Previously: New Music: B.o.B - EPIC ft. Playboy Tre & Meek Mill

Robin Thicke Previews New Song With Lil Wayne

Robin Thicke and Lil Wayne never disappoint when they collaborate on a track.  "Shooter" is one of my favorite Robin Thicke singles and I appreciate the message behind 2005 Carter II track "Tie My Hands." Watch below as Robin Thicke previews their next collaboration "Pretty Little Heart":



Robin Thicke's next album Love After War is set for a late 2011 or early 2012 release and will feature additional collaborations from Pharrell Williams, Maxwell, Faith Evans, and Usher.

Props to Hip Hop DX

New Music: PenStation - Beat It

Fresh out of the Garden State, New Jersey duo PenStation of Thinkin Cap Entertainment are paying tribute once again to the late, great, sequined gloved legend Michael Jackson on their upcoming project, Mike Tape Vol. 2. As a taste of what's to come, check out brothers Wryteous & Riddles on "Beat It" below, which Riddles produced himself.  Mike Tape Vol. 2 drops in a few weeks, so keep checking Gangstas Use Emoticons for the exclusive!


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Late Pass: Download Mike Tape Vol.1

Behind The Scenes Of T-Pain's 5 O'Clock Video Shoot ft. Wiz Khalifa

T-Pain's new single "5 O'Clock" featuring Wiz Khalifa and Lily Allen is taking off, so it's only appropriate that the video is dropping soon. Watch below for behind the scenes footage of the music video shoot as T-Pain explains the concept for their song and discusses his relationship with Wiz.



Props to Rap Radar

Previously: New Music: T-Pain - Running (1000 Miles)

9th Wonder - 20 Feet Tall ft. Erykah Badu & Rapsody

Yet another track from The Wonder Years has dropped, and I am loving how 9th Wonder's project sounds collectively.  September 27th!

9th Wonder: 20 Feet Tall f/ Rapsody & Erykah Badu


Props to Artistic Manifesto

Ghostface Killah Releases Spoof Tracklisting of Drake's "Take Care"

Ghostface Kilah hasn't been quiet about the fact that he thinks Drake is "that n**ga in the backseat of the car pokin his head between the front seats tryna stay in the conversation wit front seat n**gas." In honor of Drake's release of his sophomore album, Take Care, Ghostface dropped off what he thinks Drake's tracklisting will look like.  I like Drake, but this is pure hilarity to me. Shots fired.

1. Frolicking (Intro)

2. Jimmy Back feat. Meek Millz & Rick Ross

3. I Wanna Save You….(From You) feat.Trey Songz

4. My Eyebrows Say Yes, My Heart Says No feat. Swizz Beatz & Bruno Mars

5. Bar Mitzvah Money feat. Asher Roth

6. Peacock Feathers feat. Kanye West, T.I. & Lady Gaga

7. If I Were A Man feat. Nicki Minaj & Solange

8. Aub’s Interlude

9. Mr Fancy Pants feat. T-Pain

10. Heart Throbbing feat. Lil Wayne

11. F**kin U Til I Cry feat. Justin Bieber

12. Signed, Sealed….Heartbroken feat. Trey Songz

13. Gallop To Me feat. Chris Brown & Rihanna

14. Let Me Fluff feat. The Eurythmics & DJ Khaled

15. Young Angel’s Outro

If you think that's funny, check out Ghostface's blog where he lists the 10 Softest Ni**as in The Game this year.

Props To Global Grind

New Music: 50 Cent - Street King Energy Track #7

Does 50 Cent need to give it up? Listen below to "Energy Track #7" from his Street King series and decide for yourself!


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Props to Drama Like The DJ

J. Cole Brings Out Kendrick Lamar in L.A. [Video]

During his L.A. stop of The Cole World: Sideline Story world tour last night, J. Cole brought out his friend and torch holder of the West Coast, Kendrick Lamar out. Watch below as Kendrick performs "P&P," one of J. Cole's favorites, and"HiiiPower," a J. Cole production.



Props to Miss Info

Previously: J. Cole Speaks on Album Leak & Freestyles over "Otis" & "Ima Boss"