Phil Adé feat. Raheem Devaughn - High On Life [Behind The Scenes Video]

Looks like Phil Adé and Raheem Devaughn are gearing up to release visuals to the 9th Wonder produced track "High On Life."  Check out the behind the scenes trailer for the video below, and get ready for the video to drop on Monday! I'll be on it this time!



Previously:

• Phil Adé - #PhilAdeFriday2 [New Mixtape]
• Raheem DeVaughn - Lotus Flower Bomb (Remix)

Props to the 368 Hustler himself

J. Cole Explains Idea & Inspiration That Led To "Lost Ones," "Rise & Shine," "Work Out" & More [VIDEO]

J. Cole is giving us a look inside his mind during his Muve Music Sessions interviews.  "Lost Ones" is such a powerful and meaningful track, and it's great to hear all of the elements that allowed the song to come together.  Along with "Lost Ones," J. Cole explains the organic composition of "Work Out," "Rise & Shine," and "God's Gift." Watch the full episode below, and hit the jump to watch the first episode where he explains the story behind "Can't Get Enough" and "In The Morning!"

Big Sean - HardKnock TV Freestyle [VIDEO]

Big Sean got his start freestyling for Detroit radio, and it got him his deal with Kanye West.  Not to mention his slaughter in BET's 2010 Hip Hop Cypher.  Check out the boiii dropping some clever bars to an exclusive beat from The aUtOMatiKs on HardKnock TV.



Props to TTM

Previously: Yo Gotti feat. Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa & Big K.R.I.T. - Go Girl

J.A.E - Deeznutz [Prod. by MG]

Best cover artwork of 2012 so far.

I've been telling people for years that pimpin' makes the world go round.  Just ask J.A.E!

Lesson #1 of my upcoming Pimping For Dummies book: Pimpin' Ain't Easy.

Homework: Listen to this new track "Deeznuts" by J.A.E and write a 2 page report on what you've learned (BTW, you fail if you didn't have one of your hoes do it for you).


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Previously: J.A.E - Just My Time (Chopped & Screwed) [New Mixtape]

Big K.R.I.T. Decodes The Meaning Behind "Time Machine" [VIDEO]

Big K.R.I.T.'s Return of 4Eva, one of 2011's best albums, contains a lot of clever metaphors for his ride, but none proved better than "Time Machine."  In a sit down with Life + Times, he decoded the track, which goes WAAAY deeper than cars, and explained his true inspiration for the song.



Props to AO!

Previously: Yo Gotti Big K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa & Big Sean - Go Girl

Rick Ross - Rich Forever [Official Artwork + Tracklisting]

UPDATE: Looks like the third time's the charm for Rick Ross's Rich Forever artwork. Along with the official artwork, we now have the release date for the mixtape.  This Friday, Jan. 6 folks! Be gangsta and come right back here on Friday for the download!

UPDATE #2: Take a look at the tracklisting, which the Teflon Don released moments ago on Rap Radar:

Neako - 1-333-777-2323 [Music Video]

Neako turns his dramatic storytelling track "1-333-777-2323" into a mini-motion picture in this new video by John Greene.  Watch below, as Neako treats his love interest to his new, glamorous lifestyle.  His new mixtape T.A.T.T. (These Are The Times) is coming soon! For now, download "1-333-777-2323" after the jump!

Los - Lord Knows (Freestyle)

If I can rely on anyone to kill a freestyle, Los would definitely be my guy. With nonstop bars for almost 5 minutes, I forgot the Just Blaze track belonged to Drake! The Crown Ain't Safe is out now. Don't sleep!

Los - Lord Knows (Freestyle) [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to YHTN

Previously: Los - The Crown Ain't Safe [New Mixtape]

Ryshon Jones - Vitamin Bree [Prod. by Talent Ted]

Ryshon Jones loves to tell stories over The Weeknd-sampled tracks, and his newest track "Vitamin Bree" is no exception.  Listen below to hear the story of Bree, an irresistible woman troubled by traumatic events in her past, over a Talent Ted production that samples Drake & The Weeknd's "Crew Love."

Ryshon Jones - Vitamin Bree [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Highaches EP should be dropping this weekend or next weekend, so I'll keep you posted!

Props to YHTN

Previously: Ryshon Jones - Highaches

Phonte - Dance In The Reign [Music Video]

Phonte says it best!  Check out the visuals to "Dance In The Reign," his first music video from the INCREDIBLE Charity Starts At Home album, below.  Watch below to catch a cameo from former Little Brother group member 9th Wonder, and make sure you check out Phonte & The Foreign Exchange on tour.  It's an experience you'll never forget. Trust me!

Props to Tigallo himself

Previously: The Roots feat. Phonte & Dice Raw - One Time