Esperanza Spalding - Black Gold ft. Algebra Black [Music Video]

Jazz singer and bassist Esperanza Spalding is reminding you why the Grammy's honored her as 2011's Best New Artist on her latest single "Black Gold." The video, which premiered yesterday on 106 & Park, is a great preview of what to expect on her upcoming album Radio Music Society.  Sit back and get ready to be educated by Esperanza and Algebra Black who have a great message right in time for Black History Month.



Radio Music Society hits stores March 20th!

Props to Rap-Up

Trinity - Odds & Evens ft. R.O.E. [Music Video]

Chicago-bred emcee Trinity is giving you quite the introduction to her upcoming project The City Is Ours.  Check out the music video to "Odds & Evens," the tape's lead single featuring R.O.E. below as she and directors Tony Shane & Sense Hernandez take you to the some of the Windy City's most captivating landmarks.



I see you Soror! d(^_^)b

Smoke DZA - Money Down ft. P-IC [Music Video]

Smoke DZA shot his video for "Money Down" right in the middle of NYC's huge snow storm and I think #kushedgod gave him a little something to stay warm.  Check out the the Sweet Baby Kushed God video below, and download the EP if you haven't already!



Props to DZA's Tumblr

Previously: Smoke DZA - Christmas In The Trap [Music Video]

Emilio Rojas - One Last Time ft. Emanny [Music Video]

Emilio Rojas has reached his Breaking Point on his new video for the Emanny-featured track "One Last Time." If you're going to be suffering a case of bitterness on Valentine's Day, this is definitely one of those songs to add to your "Salty" playlist. Watch below as the NY emcee finds himself conflicted over his cheating girlfriend, and make sure you download Emilio's new mixtape if you haven't already!



Props to AO!

Previously:

• Emilio Rojas - Breaking Point [New Mixtape]
• Emanny - Don't Say Shit

Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

With all the controversy with Drake hopefully behind him, Common took to Cosmic Kev's The Come Up Show and dropped some off-the-dome heat to "Streets Is Watching" and "Shot Caller." Hit up the comments with your thoughts on Com Sense's freestyle!

UPDATE: Check out the video footage of Common's freestyle over "Shot Caller!"


Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 1 (Streets Is Watching)

Download: Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 1 (Streets Is Watching)

Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 2 (Shot Caller)

Download: Common - Cosmic Kev Freestyle Pt. 2 (Shot Caller)

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Common Performs "Sweet" Live On Shade 45 & Shouts Out New Artists [VIDEO]

Don Trip - Allen Iverson [Prod. by Cool & Dre]

Memphis emcee Don Trip has been taking over as of late, and his new Cool & Dre-produced track "Allen Iverson" is his best yet in my opinion.  Check out the relatable track below, which features the point guard's infamous speech. GUERILLA is coming soon!

Don Trip - Allen Iverson [Prod. by Cool & Dre]

Download: Don Trip - Allen Iverson [Prod. by Cool & Dre]

Props to OS

Previously: Don Trip - The Life (Remix) ft. Yo Gotti, Juicy J & Young Dolph

Roscoe Dash - Up (Remix)

Roscoe Dash is the latest to add a verse to Love Rance's bay area smash "Up." Check out Roscoe's remix below, which also features 50 Cent's verse, and let me know if this version is club worthy by hitting up the comments!

Roscoe Dash - Up (Remix) (Explicit)

Download: Roscoe Dash - Up (Remix)

Props to VHH

Previously: Roscoe Dash - J.U.I.C.E. EP Listening Party [VIDEO]

Teyana Taylor - Make Your Move [Behind The Scenes]

Teyana Taylor's funky new song "Make Your Move" featuring Wale seems to be the single that will finally catapult her solo career.  Watch CLCTV's behind the scenes footage below that captures the video's Cotton Club scene where Teyana and her dancers KILL it. Peep the cameo from ATL's ALBeBACK and be on the lookout for the video that's coming soon!



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Teyana Taylor - Make Your Move ft. Wale

Azealia Banks Performs "212" In Karl Lagerfeld's Home [VIDEO]

Universal Music Group's newest star Azealia Banks has captured the attention of people everywhere--from Kanye West to fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld.  The designer loved her online hit single "212" so much that he invited her to his home to perform it for his guests in celebration of his new line Net-A-Porte.  Check out her performance below, and hit the jump to check out her latest track, "Bambi!"

Vado - Peso (Freestyle)

Vado borrowed from his fellow Harlemite on this remix of A$AP Rocky's "Peso." He's definitely not the first to freestyle over the track, but do you think he's the best so far? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Vado - Peso (Freestyle)

Download: Vado - Peso (Freestyle)

Props to VHH

Previously: Vado & Cam'Ron - Hood Shhh