Santigold - Disparate Youth [Music Video]

Santigold's sophomore album Master Of My Make Believe is set to drop May 1st!



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Previously: Santigold - Big Mouth [Music Video]

Le$ - Menace [New Mixtape]

L.E.$.'s last tape Settle 4 LE$ Volume 2 is still getting heavy rotation on my iTunes, but I'm not mad at all that he's been working nonstop. Check out his spankin' new project Menace, which features 25 tracks of top notch music, including "Doin My Thang" featuring Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy and Slim Thug.

Download: LE$ - Menace [New Mixtape]

Previously: L.E.$. - Gold Chain [Prod. by Cardo]

Consequence - They My Juniors ft. Busta Rhymes

Consequence grabs some all stars on the lead single to his upcoming Curb Certified 2 tape, "They My Juniors." He recruited Pete Rock and The Audible Doctor to scratch the Fyre Dept. production and  Busta Rhymes to assist on the track as well.  Hot.

Consequence - They My Juniors ft. Busta Rhymes

Download: Consequence - They My Juniors ft. Busta Rhymes

Props to OS

Previously:

• Consequence - Step Up [Music Video]
• Estelle ft. Busta Rhymes - Thank You (Remix)

Ryshon Jones - White Lines [Prod. by Sango]

Ryshon Jones keeps the tracks coming with "White Lines," a Sango produced cut that is part of GianniLee's Trill Wave Deux Mini Mix, which you can catch after the jump!

Ryshon Jones - White Lines [Prod. by Sango]

Download: Ryshon Jones - White Lines [Prod. by Sango]

J. Holiday - More Than A Love Song ft. Black Cobain

Wow. Here's a name I haven't heard in a minute, but I'm excited that J. Holiday's back to bring some real back into R&B. He linked up with fellow DMV representer Black Cobain on his new single "More Than A Love Song," a song that focuses on life's everyday struggles.

J. Holiday - More Than A Love Song ft. Black Cobain [Prod. by MilknSizz & Anomoly]

Download: J. Holiday - More Than A Love Song ft. Black Cobain

Props to HHNM

Previously: Black Cobain - Triumph (Freestyle)

L.E.$. - Gold Chain

L.E.$.'s new project Menace drops in about an hour but I'm gonna drop off one last track to show you why the mixtape's a must download. Check out the Cardo produced "Gold Chain" below, and be right back here at 1 to pick up Menace!

L.E.$. - Gold Chain

Download: L.E.$. - Gold Chain

Props to HHDX

Previously: L.E.$. - Top Of My Game [Music Video]

Kirko Bangz Talks Influences, Comparisons & Not Making XXL's Freshman Class [VIDEO]

I know people were outraged that a lot of rappers (ScHoolboy Q!!!!) were snubbed from XXL's 2012 Freshman Class, but I could make a pretty solid case that Kirko Bangz was worthy of a spot as well.  Watch below as Kirko explains why Eminem is his all-time favorite rapper and reveals his empathy regarding not making XXL's cut.



Props to XXL

Previously: Kirko Bangz - I'm On (Freestyle)

Joe Budden Performs "Sober Up" Live On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Right before his sold out, two-day concert in NYC, Joe Budden hit up Shade 45's Sway In The Morning radio show to contribute to Sway's Concert series. Check out the video footage of his performances of Mood Muzik 4's "No Idea" and "Ordinary Love Shit Pt. 3" below, and hit the jump to watch him perform "Sober Up" and talk about his love life!







Props to UHTN

Previously: Joe Budden Performs Mood Muzik Live At Irving Plaza [VIDEO]

Cassie Speaks On The New Bad Boy [VIDEO]

When you think back to Bad Boy's lineup a few years ago, you will see that it's completely changed.  Due to the rise of labels like YMCMB, Roc Nation, and MMG, Diddy took heed and restructured his empire. In a recent interview with DJ Envy, Cassie talked with him about Bad Boy's fresh roster and upcoming collaboration with Wild Boy MGK.



Props to Dajaz

Previously: Cassie - King Of Hearts [Music Video]

J.A.E - Second Lap [Music Video]

J.A.E makes me like him more with each track he drops because finds some stash his secret weapons and release them at the perfect moment. He gets major points from me here as he rhymes over one of my favorite Phantogram tracks, "When I'm Small" for the "Second Lap" of his Running Laps series.



Catch up with J.A.E and watch him action on the "First Lap" HERE.

Previously: BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - For The Thrill