Twista - Whitney Houston Tribute

The world has been in shock after learning of the unfortunate and seemingly premature death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented vocalists to ever grace the stage. Chicago quick spitter Twista is among the first of I'm sure a long list of musicians who will pay tribute to Whitney in the coming days, as he admits how much of an impact she has had on him.

Twista - Whitney Houston Tribute

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Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

Scolla is well on his way to dominating the lanes of both Hip Hop and R&B as the Detroit native continues to take us along #ScollasWebTour.  Check out the newest addition to the series, "Tell Me If You Down," which has me remembering how easy it was to get a boo thang back in the day.

Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

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Previously: Scolla - Take What's Mine ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Big Sant

Drake Names His Picks For The Hottest MCs Of The Year [VIDEO]

I'm not sure if the list was completely fabricated or if MTV made a mistake, but the list that leaked of MTV's 2011 Hottest MC's doesn't seem to be correct. Thank God.

The official announcements dont begin online until Monday the 13th, but contenders on the list, like Drake, are quick to give their opinions. Watch below as Drizzy lays down his pics for Hottest MC and hit up the comments with your picks!



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Previously: Young Jeezy ft. Drake, Jay-Z & Andre 3000 - I Do (Remix)

Stacy Barthe - No Strings Attached ft. John Legend

Update: Stacy Barthe's In The InBetween has officially hit iTunes and it includes a new version of "No Strings Attached" which features an equally sensual verse from John Legend. Check it out below, and make sure you cop Stacy's new EP!



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Freddie Gibbs - Mobbin ft. Young Jeezy

Luxury Trap Music 2 must have something to do with tucking your napkin in your shirt, because Freddie Gibbs and Young Jeezy are just "Mobbin" like that.  Find out how CTE gets down on this new banger, and make sure you check out the upcoming mixtape from DJ Sean Mac when it drops soon!

Freddie Gibbs - Mobbin ft. Young Jeezy

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Previously: Young Jeezy ft. Freddie Gibbs - The Motto (Freestyle)

Estelle - International (Serious) ft. Chris Brown & Trey Songz [Prod. by David Banner]

Estelle's All Of Me drops on February 28th, but one of the most anticipated tracks has busted out! The Chris Brown and Trey Songz featured song displays their versatility as Estelle and Trey both spit a few bars along with their melodies.  Check out the David Banner produced track "International" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the collab!

Estelle - International (Serious) ft. Chris Brown & Trey Songz [Prod. by David Banner]

Download: Estelle - International (Serious) ft. Chris Brown & Trey Songz [Prod. by David Banner]

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Previously:

• Estelle Performs "Thank You" Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO]
• Chris Brown - I Love You
• Trey Songz - Never Enough Time ft. Johnta Austin

Black Cobain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Black Cobain continues his reckless assault of today's hit singles as he takes on French Montana's "Shot Caller."  Listen below as he reps BOA and DMV to the fullest over Harry Fraud's infectious beat, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on Cobain's freestyle!

Black Cobain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

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Previously: Black Cobain - Peso (Freestyle) [Music Video]

Questlove - Black Fist Friday Guest Mix On Hot 97

Pete Rock was up last week, and yesterday it was Questlove's time to rock "Black Fist Fridays," Mister Cee's guest mix series on Hot 97 in honor of Black History Month.  Listen below as the legendary musician plays classic Hip Hop including the music of J. Dilla, Ghostface Killah, Mos Def, ATCQ and more.  He also chops it up with Mister Cee about his relationship with Jay-Z so this is definitely something you don't want to skip through!



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Previously: Flo Rida Performs "Good Feeling" With The Roots [VIDEO]

Melanie Fiona - The MF Life [Official Artwork & Tracklisting]

From the looks of the tracklist for Melanie Fiona's new album The MF Life, the LP is going to be verrrrry nice.  With features from J. Cole, Nas, John Legend, B.o.B, and T-Pain, I'm definitely going to be buying it when it comes out

01. This Time ft. J. Cole
02. 4 AM
03. Break Down These Walls
04. I Been That Girl
05. Wrong Side of a Love Song
06. Running ft. Nas
07. Change The Record ft. B.o.B
08. Gone and Never Coming Back
09.Bones
10. Watch me Work
11. Can't Say
12. L.O.V.E. ft. John Legend
Bonus: 6 AM ft. T-Pain

Out of all of the album's noteworthy features, it's hard for me to decide which track I want to hear the most.  The bonus track "6 AM" featuring T-Pain seems the most interesting just because it's some type of mashup between Melanie's hit "4 AM" and T-Pain's "5 O'Clock." Which tracks are you excited about? Hit up the comments and let me know!

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Previously: Cris Cab ft. Melanie Fiona & Shaggy - Turn You On

Raheem DeVaughn - Be The One ft. Snoop Dogg

If there is anyone I'd want to drop an R&B mixtape this week, it would be Raheem DeVaughn.  Thankfully my wish is coming true as his new project Destination Loveland is set to drop appropriately on Valentine's Day.  Check out the soulful Snoop Dogg-featured track "Be The One" below, and hit the jump to watch Raheem's recent interview with ThisIs50!

Raheem DeVaughn - Be The One ft. Snoop Dogg

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