Common - Ghetto Dreams (Original Version)

Before Nas came through and killed his verse for Common's The Dreamer/The Believer collab "Ghetto Dreams," Common laid down a third verse that, before today, had gone unreleased.  Check out the original version of "Ghetto Dreams" and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know what you think about the cut verse!

Common - Ghetto Dreams (Original Version)

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Previously: Common & Maya Angelou Speak On "N-Word" Controversy [VIDEO]

Game feat. Tyler, The Creator & Lil Wayne -- Martians Vs. Goblins [Music Video]

If you just woke up today, I don't think that this video is the first thing you want to see.  Game & Tyler, The Creator take it to the asylum for the freaky visuals to the Lil Wayne sampled track "Martians Vs. Goblins." R.E.D. Album in stores now!



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Previously:

• Game Dispels Beef In Interview With Tim Westwood [VIDEO]
• Looks Like Tyler The Creator, Pharrell & Lupe Fiasco Are In The Studio Together!
• David Banner feat. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz - Yao Ming

TiRon & Ayomari - All My Love feat. Yummy Bingham [Music Video]

TiRon & Ayomari's A Sucker For Pumps is also one of my top 10 projects that dropped this year (list coming soon, I promise!).  Watch below to see the adorable pimping of kindergarteners on the visual effort for the standout track "All My Love" featuring Yummy Bingham.  Ahh, naptime.



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Previously: TiRon & Ayomari - A Sucker For Pumps [Behind The Scenes]

Aleon Craft & George Clinton - Mothership: The Decatur Connection [New Mixtape]

If you thought all ATL has to offer is trap music, think again! ATLien and former Da Backwudz member Aleon Craft has been fighting to save funk for quite some time.  Now he's got the help of funk legend George Clinton (of Parliament Funkadelic) on their brand new, groundbreaking project Mothership: The Decatur Connection.

This is the first time George Clinton (of Parliament Funkadelic) has linked up with a hip-hop artist for a complete, new project.  George Clinton recorded to 3 new records for the project, however, Mothership: The Decatur Connection consists of elements from... Aleon Craft’s Mothership Decatur (2011 Mixtape), the Parliament-Funkedelic catalog and original recordings from both Aleon Craft and George Clinton.

Stream/Download the project below, and make sure you let me know what you think about Aleon Craft's movement by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

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Previously: Aleon Craft x George Clinton - Places To Fly

J.A.E - Just My Time [Chopped & Screwed by DJ Cappo]

NC to NY spitter J.A.E linked up with Queen City DJ Cappo for a chopped up not slopped up version of his successful tape Just My Time.  If you're feeling the homie, and are looking for a new way to experience J.A.E, definitely DO NOT SLEEP on this one. NC STAND UP!

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Previously: J.A.E - The Musical feat. AC & Ali Vegas

The Sleepwalkers - Edward Norton LP

L.A. producers The Sleepwalkers have been making big waves thanks to their work with Wale, The Clipse, and Skeme.  To put them even more in the hip hop limelight James Guffey & Matt Kipper have dropped their debut compilation Edward Norton LP which pays tribute to the accomplished actor's many films in the form of sampled beats.

Check out the incredible compilation below, which includes appearances from Casey Veggies, C-San, Skeme, Paul Wall and more! Don't Sleep!

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Common & Maya Angelou Speak on N-Word Controversy [VIDEO]

When Common stopped by 106 & Park to promote The Dreamer/The Believer, which hit stores TODAY, he didn't shy away from any of the controversies surrounding tracks on the album. First, he and Maya Angelou both spoke their points of view on the recently reported feud that arose when Common used the word "nigga" on "The Dreamer," a Maya Angelou featured track.  Watch below to see if everything between them is all good, and keep listening to hear Common address the perceived Drake diss on "Sweet!"



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Previously: Common - Celebrate [Music Video]

Elzhi - Memory Lane [Music Video]

Elzhi's Nas Tribute album Elmatic is easily one of the best projects of the year.  If you're not sure, watch the music video to "Memory Lane" below, and get hip with a #LatePass download of Elmatic!



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Previously: Elzhi Performs In London [VIDEO]

Bobby V - Vitamin V [New Mixtape]

Bobby V is playing doctor and prescribing Vitamin V for the ladies on this new mixtape.  The ATL crooner hasn't let not being signed to a major label stop him from making music.  Check out the DJ Holiday hosted mixtape below, and let me know if you're feeling the medicine Bobby V has to offer!

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Previously: Bobby V - When I'm Up On It

Freddie Gibbs feat. Dom Kennedy & Polyester - Menace II Society [Music Video]

Freddie Gibbs smooths it out West Coast style with California cool kids Polyester & Dom Kennedy on the visuals to the A Cold Day In Hell track "Menace II Society."  Watch them breeze through the streets of L.A., and make sure you check out Gangsta Gibbs' latest project if you haven't already!



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Previously:

• Young Jeezy feat. Freddie Gibbs & Eminem - Talk To Me
• Smoke DZA feat. Dom Kennedy - Pow Wow [Music Video]