Nipsey Hussle - Identity (Freestyle)

Nipsey Hussle is pacing himself well on his Marathon to reach the world with his music.  Before he drops off his collaborative project with Blanco and any other solo tracks, he released his "Identity" freestyle.  Listen below as Nipsey confronts his issue with commitment over the DJ Khaled-laced "I'm On One," and hit up the comments with your thoughts!

Nipsey Hussle - Identity (Freestyle)

Download: Nipsey Hussle - Identity (Freestyle)

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Previously: Nipsey Hussle - Forever On Some Fly Shit [Music Video]

J. Cole Makes A Beat For 360 [Studio Session]

Now that J. Cole's debut album is working its magic on the charts and radio, the Dreamvillain has more time to devote to his love for producing.  He recently linked up with New York emcee 360 and made a beat from scratch using his Macbook and a keyboard.  Watch behind the scenes footage of their studio session below, and hit up the comments with your predictions on how the finished product will sound!



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Previously: J. Cole Performs "Dollar And A Dream III" & "Cole World" At the NFLPA Pre-Super Bowl Party [VIDEO]

Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine + Out The Jam

I guess Sir Michael Rocks was feeling generous today because he dropped off a double dose of new music.  Check out the Cardo-produced track "Imagine" below, and hit the jump to hear Mikey Rocks and his partner in rhyme, Chuck Inglish, take on a Monsta Beatz track on "Out The Jam!"

Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine [Prod. by Cardo]

Download: Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine

Smoke DZA - Marley's Garden [Prod. by MeLo-X]

“On a cool evening I got up wit my guy Melo-x in bk on bob marley blvd to create. I initially wanted to keep this record for one of the two projects I'm working but being that today is the birthday of one of the most influential artist ever I figured fuck it. Rolled up a raw and picked my greens out of marleys garden happy bday Og #Guidance - DZA”

Happy Birthday Bob Marley!!



Props to SoulCulture

Previously:

• Smoke DZA - Money Down ft. P-IC [Music Video]
• MeLo-X - Video Games (Lana Del Rey Remix)

Rick Ross May Sign Emilio Rojas & Dom Kennedy to MMG [VIDEO]

Rick Ross has got his eye on a few of today's most talent free agents, and I'm the first to admit that I have been impressed with the Bawse's Maybach Music signings thus far.  Pretty soon, West Coast spitter Dom Kennedy and New York emcee Emilio Rojas might be calling MMG home.  Let's see what Ross has to say about the rumors!



No huge announcement yet, but I guess time will tell. If MMG doesn't scoop them up, they'll be just fine.

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously:

• French Montana ft. Rick Ross, Diddy & Black Rob - Shot Caller (DJ Hourglass Whoa Remix)
• Emilio Rojas - One Last Time ft. Emanny [Music Video]
• Strong Arm Steady x Statik Selektah - Smoke On ft. Dom Kennedy & Baby D

Fatal Lucciauno x Jake One - The Message [FreEP]

Fatal Lucciauno promised to drop off his collaborative EP with Jake One as a prelude to his upcoming album, Respect, and he definitely delivered! Check out The Message EP below, a collection of songs that the Seattle-based emcee poured his soul into, and get ready for Respect, which drops 2.21.12!

Previously: Fatal Lucciauno - Big Bro [Prod. by Kuddie Fresh]

Wiz Khalifa - Cosmic Kev Freestyle

Wiz Khalifa hit up Cosmic Kev's The Come Up show back in December to promote his and Snoop's Mac And Devin Go To High School film and album.  The audio from his freestyle just surfaced, so enjoy!

Wiz Khalifa - Cosmic Kev Freestyle

Download: Wiz Khalifa - Cosmic Kev Freestyle

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Previously: Wiz Khalifa Explains How To Maintain Success [VIDEO]

Kevin Cossom - Excuses [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Kevin Cossom has been working on some new stuff for a while, and we're finally getting a preview of what the Florida native's been cooking up for his upcoming pre-album EP Hook Vs. Bridge II. Watch the video teaser to "Excuses," below, and listen to By Any Means to hear more from KC!



Props to Cossom's Twitter

Previously: Kevin Cossom - Love Thru The Speaker

Exile - Oh Word (Keep On Rising) ft. Fashawn

Exile and Fashawn are at it again! The producer/emcee is set to drop his new project Klepto next week, named after the 4TRKMIND standout, and he's giving us a preview of what to expect with "Oh Word." Listen below as Ex and Fashawn go back and forth and get silly, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Exile - Oh Word (Keep On Rising) ft. Fashawn

Download: Exile - Oh Word (Keep On Rising) ft. Fashawn

Props to OS

Previously:

• Exile Kills It On The MPC At The A3C Hip Hop Festival [VIDEO]
• Fashawn - Generation F [Music Video]

Flo Rida Peforms "Good Feeling" With The Roots On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

In all my 22 years of living, I never would've thought that a collaboration between Flo Rida and The Roots would ever happen. Thanks to the great mood among the country about the Super Bowl, Flo Rida's hit "Good Feeling" was probably the most appropriate celebration song for Jimmy Fallon's post-championship late night show.

Watch below as the dance track rapper performs with the legendary Roots crew, and hit the comments with your thoughts on the unlikely collab!



Props to Rap-Up

Previously:

• Rihanna ft. Flo Rida - We Found Love (Remix)
• Nas & The Roots Perform "Nasty" On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]