Future - Astronaut Status [Mixtape Trailer]

Future's got plans of taking us to Pluto with his upcoming mixtape Astronaut Status.  For now, get a chance to see the company he keeps in this mixtape trailer that dramatically reveals how Future keeps himself on top of ATL's new wave of rappers.



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Previously: Future Takes Over BET's 106 & Party [VIDEO]

Masspike Miles - Infatuated [Music Video]

Before Masspike Miles's upcoming project Say Hello To Forever hits iTunes on January 10th, he's got some eye candy to show us in his music video to standout track "Infatuated." Looks like MMG has some heat in the R&B category!

NSFW ALERT



Oh wow.

Props to XZ

Previously: Masspike Miles - Love Come Down

Skillz & Maino Bless RapFix Live With The 1st Freestyle of 2012 [VIDEO]

The first episode of RapFix Live in 2012 was entertaining to say the least as Maino took over as the self-proclaimed host and acclaimed emcee-ghostwriter Skillz spoke on ruffling feathers with his yearly rap-ups.  At the end of the episode, they put all jokes aside and spit a few bars to close the show out properly.  Watch Skillz kill it below, and hit the jump to watch the entire hour long episode!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 15: It's A New Year Baby!

It's been a while but Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio is back right in time for the new year! To celebrate 2012 AND the 6 Month Anniversary of the site, I decided to put straight party tracks on this mix.  If you're looking for more indie tracks, check out the other editions!

Thank you all for all of your support since I launched the site.  This has been a huge learning experience and I'm still not close to bringing Gangstas Use Emoticons to its peak.  I appreciate all you gangstas for riding with me through all the music, mixes, videos (and typos), and I'd love to hear any feedback that you have!

Enjoy! Tracks from Nas, Ludacris, Wale, 50 Cent, Jay-Z & Kanye West, Young Jeezy, B.o.B, Andre 3000, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and more!!


Previously: Gangstas Use Emoticons, Radio. Vol. 14 

Lupe Fiasco - American Terrorist III [Music Video]

I don't know about you all, but Lupe Fiasco's "American Terrorist III" and his Friend of The People mixtape has been getting tons of my play from my iTunes. Talk about pimpin'.

Check out this dope fan made video from ArseneIncubus3 that I'm sure Lupe and all my anime fan gangstas will appreciate.  I'm not even gonna perp like I know what anime show these clips are taken from.



Props to RM

Previously: Lupe Fiasco, Tyler The Creator & Pharrell In The Studio

Rick Ross - Stay Schemin' feat. Drake & French Montana [Music Video]

Soooo Rick Ross dropped a mixtape trailer, mixtape, and music video in one day and I'm still not tired of him.  Check out the music video for Rich Forever outro track "Stay Schemin" below, which features his Y.O.L.O. partner Drake and Coke Boy/Bad Boy French Montana.



Props to World Star

Previously:

• Rick Ross - Rich Forever [New Mixtape]
• Drake Performing "Look What You've Done" Live In Vegas [VIDEO]
• French Montana - Toca Tuesday's Best Freestyles of 2011

Rick Ross - Rich Forever [New Mixtape]

When Rick Ross revealed the track listing to this mixtape, he surprised everyone.  Most people, myself included, thought the mixtape would just be Rick Ross rhyming over hit songs like the remixes he'd been releasing for the past few weeks.  WRONG.

The line up on Rich Forever is RIDICULOUS. All brand new tracks featuring everyone from John Legend and Nas to French Montana and Styles P. The wait is finally over, so look below to stream/download Rozay's prelude to God Forgives, I Don't!

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DOWNLOAD: Rick Ross - Rich Forever [Mixtape] (Hulkshare)

Rick Ross - Rich Forever [Mixtape Trailer]

Rick Ross is milking this Rich Forever mixtape release for all it's worth today, and I can't hate on him for that.  Check out the making of Rich Forever below, which displays his luxurious "bowl of lobster bisque" lifestyle and features appearances from Shaheem Reid, Meek Mill, Drake, Stalley and more!



Props to XXL

Previously: Rick Ross - Bag Of Money feat. Wale & Meek Mill

Chase N. Ca$he - IFWT Freestyle

Cha$e N. Ca$he gives us two songs in one on his IFWT freestyle.  No wonder Funkmaster Flex named him one of 20 to watch in 2012.  After producing on Take Care and hitting the road with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and The A$AP Mob, I definitely agree.


Chase N. Ca$he - IFWT Freestyle [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

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Props to IFWT

Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - Trill Living 2.0 [Music Video]

DJ Tedsmooth x Grafh - Next Episode

DJ Tedsmooth gets another crazy emcee to kill a Dr. Dre production for his upcoming ReTox release.  Check out Grafh taking on Dre's "Next Episode" below, and let me know what you think of his cover by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!

DJ Tedsmooth x Grafh - Next Episode

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Previously:

• Grafh - Sinning Again [Music Video]
• DJ Tedsmooth x Scram Jones - Str8 Outta Compton