L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Streets Talkin/Johnny Cochran [Music Video]

Uh oh. Looks like Moonie and Count have a snitch in their team.  Watch their double video to the Now Or Neva standouts "Streets Talkin" and "Johnny Cochran" below to find out how the L.E.P. Bogus Boys handle betrayal.  Warning: These gangstas don't use emoticons, so don't cross 'em.



Previously: L.E.P. Bogus Boys - WGCI Big Jam Performance [VIDEO]

Joell Ortiz Remembers Big Pun [VIDEO] + Mister Cee's Big Pun Tribute Mix

12 years ago on this day, Hip Hop lost one of its greatest emcees EVER.  To celebrate the life of Big Pun, listen to Mister Cee's R.I.P. Big Punisher tribute mix after the jump, but first, watch below as Joell Ortiz reflects on Big Pun's impact on his life, music, and Latin Hip Hop. R.I.P. Big Pun!

WTF?? MTV Reveals Their List of 2011's 25 Hottest MCs

Uh oh. MTV done f**ked up now.

2011 was a great year for Hip Hop in my opinion as a lot of newer artists finally got the recognition from fans and peers that I feel they truly deserved.  Case in point: J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Mac Miller. 2 out of the 3 had #1 albums on the Billboard charts, one is nominated for Best New Artist,  was crowned the new King of the West by legendary West Coast emcees, and the other broke an independent sales record.

The problem: None of them are on MTV's list of the 25 Hottest MC's of the year.

o_O

Instead, artists like Maino, Red Cafe, Jim Jones, and Nas (who put out ONE song of his own in 2011) made the list. I'm puzzled. Anyways, check out the promo for the Hottest MCs In The Game miniseries, and hit the jump for the full list of nominees.

Wale - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

Wale probably won't ever stop jackin for beats, and I'm glad about it especially after hearing this.  Listen below as Folarin goes over A$AP Rocky's popular "Purple Swag," and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the new freestyle!

Wale - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

Download: Wale - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

Wale - Purple Swag Lyrics

Props to everyone on Twitter lol

Previously: Torch ft. Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed - Slowdown

4th Pyramid - Let The Drummer Play

Toronto rapper-producer 4th Pyramid's upcoming album The Pyramid Scheme drops 3.13. Check out the soulful "Let The Drummer Play" below, and hit the jump to read 4th Pyramid's motivation behind The Pyramid Scheme single!

Gerald Walker - Girl, Oh No He Didn't!? [Prod. by Sledgren]

Gerald Walker's upcoming project Believers Never Die hosted by DJ Skee is due out soon, but for now take a listen to his latest single "Girl, Oh No He Didn't!?"  Gerald addresses everyone on the this track -- the doubters and the supporters.  Which one are you? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Gerald Walker - Girl, Oh No He Didn't!? [Prod. by Sledgren]

Purchase: Gerald Walker - Girl, Oh No He Didn't!? [Prod. by Sledgren] 

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Gerald Walker - It's Christmas Time Again, Gerald Walker [FreEP]

360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Remember the video I posted yesterday showing J. Cole making a beat for NY rapper 360? Well, here's "What Goes Up," the final cut of their hard work in the studio.  Listen below, and hit up your comments with your thoughts on the track.

360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Download: 360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: J. Cole Makes A Beat For 360 [VIDEO]

PF Cuttin ft. Action Bronson - Bronsonmania Deluxe

Brooklyn bred DJ and producer PF Cuttin linked up with the Queens chef Action Bronson for "Bronsonmania Deluxe," three and a half minutes of pure bars. Hit up the comments with your thoughts!

PF Cuttin ft. Action Bronson - Bronsonmania Deluxe (Clean)

Download: PF Cuttin ft. Action Bronson - Bronsonmania Deluxe (Clean)
Purchase: PF Cuttin ft. Action Bronson - Bronsonmania Deluxe (Dirty)

Props to Nah Right

Previously: N.O.R.E. ft. Action Bronson - Mazel Tov

Bilal - Levels (Acoustic)

It's Tuesday, so of course it's time for another acoustic track from Bilal.  Listen below as he sings "Levels" from the Airtight's Revenge album, and make sure to get your ticket to Bilal's Valentine's Day Concert at SOBs if you're in the NYC area!



Props to okayplayer

Previously: Bilal - Move On (Acoustic)

Jesse Boykins III & Gora Sou - The Perfect Blues

Jesse Boykins III joins producer Gora Sou and a gang of various recording artists as a part of the Red Bull Music Academy.  Each day, Red Bull is releasing a song from its The Various Assets- Not For Sale compilation, which includes the Madrid 2011 recording of "The Perfect Blues" between the Chicago born singer and the German producer. Find out how more about the experience behind "The Perfect Blues" and take a listen to the track below!

“This song is the perfect explanation for what it means to be a human being in love with danger and risk-taking in relationships,” says Jesse. It began as a loop of hand claps and gradually evolved into an emotive ballad worthy of applause. Dorian recalls “I loved the clap sounds Marc made, and when Jesse came in, he just killed it.”

Props to AO!

Previously: Jesse Boykins III - Zoner (Demo) [Music Video]