New Music: Elite - Everybody But Me

Elite samples indie favorite Lykke Li for "Everybody But Me," his second single from the upcoming 11.11.11 project Awaken.  Check out the self produced track below, and make sure you come back to download the project!

Elite - Everybody But Me

New Music Video: Sir Michael Rocks - Wassup

Jet Life's newest addition, Sir Michael Rocks, just premiered the newest visuals from his Premier Politics mixtape.  Just looks like they're having a good time, and you can't be mad at that!



Props to OS

Previously: Sir Michael Rocks Discusses His Recent Signing to Curren$y's Jet Life Label [VIDEO]

New Music: Dawn Richard - SMFU (Save Me From U)

Why I'm up right now, I have no idea. Looks like insomnia has its benefits because Dawn dropped some new music on #TeamNoSleep.  Check out the beautiful GoldenHeart track "SMFU" and get familiar if you haven't already!


Dawn Richard - SMFU (Save Me From U)



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New Music: Trey Songz - Boop!

I randomly saw this track on Twitter, and I'm pretty sure that "Boop" will be featured on Trey Songz's 11.1.11 mixtape Anticipation II.  It's perfect for this time of night and has all of the elements of a catchy lovemaking R&B track. Kellz would be proud!

Boop! 


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New Mixtape: Fat Joe - The Darkside, Vol. 2

Now's the moment of truth. After a few releases, not so Fat Joe is aiming to prove that he can still rhyme with the best of 'em.  Download The Darkside Vol. 2 HERE and let me know if this is a solid return to the game from Joey Crack!

Upcoming Releases: 10.31.11 & 11.1.11

Is the world ending in a few days or something (Knock on wood)? I feel like I should be releasing a mixtape or something tomorrow just because it seems like the thing to do.  Monday and Tuesday will undeniably be a music blogger's simultaneous dream and nightmare, but I'm excited for everything coming out so that I can work on overcoming the candy relapse that seems imminent this Halloween.

Where do I begin? With Wale, Black Milk & Danny Brown, Rapper Big Pooh, Torae leading the iTunes Hip Hop takeover, there are also artists like 2 Chainz, Elite, Young Chris, A$AP Rocky, Fat Joe, Trey Songz providing free downloads.  Hit the jump to get a breakdown of all the projects dropping Monday (10.31.11) and Tuesday!

J. Cole's Interview With Blink 182 Frontman Mark Hoppus [VIDEO]

J. Cole and Mark Hoppus had a lot to talk about, especially given that J. Cole beat out Blink 182 on the Billboard charts with his number one album Cole World: The Sideline Story during their opening weeks. Watch below as J. Cole tells Mark Hoppus about the terrible rap aliases he had and the evolution of his rhyming skills!



Props to RM

Previously: New Music Video: J. Cole - Lost Ones

New Music: Elite - Gone

Rapper/producer Elite has been paying his dues long before linking up with J. Cole as a producer for the Ruff Ryders, and now he's finally getting the recognition he deserves with his own solo project, Awaken.  Check out the debut single, "Gone," below, and be on the lookout for Awaken to drop on November 1st!

Elite - Gone

New Music: L.E.P. Bogus Boys ft. Meek Mill - Rush Hour

Here's another song about cookin white to get you crunk tonight. And by white, I'm definitely referring to baking soda.  Check out the L.E.P. Bogus Boys' Now Or Neva track "Rush Hour" featuring Rookie of the Year candidate Meek Mill below!

L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Rush Hour ft. Meek Mill

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New Music: Fat Joe ft. Jadakiss & Dre - Dopeman

Fat Joe's mixtape The Darkside, Vol. II drops tomorrow, but he gives another sneak peek with the Jadakiss & Dre featured "Dopeman."  Not too sure how I feel about it yet.  Joe's flow sounds a little recycled to me.  Listen to the track below and let me know what you think about "Dopeman" by commenting or by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

Fat Joe - Dopeman ft. Jadakiss & Dre


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