Shawn Chrystopher - lovestory. [New Mixtape]

I've been vibing to this so much this morning, I've hardly been able to get any work done. Cali bred emcee Shawn Chrystopher delivers easily one of the best tapes of the year so far with lovestory., a project which features the likes of GLC, Dom Kennedy, Phil Adé, and more.

Don't believe me? Just take a listen.

Download: Shawn Chrystopher - lovestory.

TiRon & Ayomari - Thing Go Right [Music Video]

I'm a little late on this one, so my apologies to all my fellow TiRon & Ayomari lovin' gangstas. A Sucker For Pumps is still one of the best albums out, and they deliver another ridiculously clever video in the form of the Jason Madison-directed "Thing Go Right."



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Previously: TiRon & Ayomari - ®ADIO (Prod. by D.K.)

Jhené Aiko - For My Brother

Send your condolences to Jhené Aiko who recently lost her brother Miyagi from cancer. She turned to music to help her cope, and in return created "For My Brother." Prayers up for her and her family.



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Previously: The FADER & Captain Morgan "Step Into The Black" With Jhené Aiko [VIDEO]

J. Cole - The Cure

It'd been a while since J. Cole dropped off some new music, but it was certainly worth the wait. Mr. Cole World serves up "The Cure," a lengthy freestyle over Jay & 'Ye's "Lift Off" where he vents and addresses everything from being snubbed on MTV's 10 Hottest MC's list to being compared to Memphis Bleek.


Download: J. Cole - The Cure

If you need another serving of this Cole medicine, hit the jump to watch him perform a verse from a never before heard track called "Chaining Day."

Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down On MTV RapFix After Watching Old Footage Of His Chicago Neighborhood [VIDEO]

The murder rate in Chicago is out of control, and while thousands have been affected, seeing how the senseless crimes have affected Lupe Fiasco makes the impact even more real. Yesterday, during his stop through MTV's Rap Fix Live, Sway played 2006 footage of My Block: Chicago, which showcased Lupe giving the reporter a tour of the hood where he was raised. After the clip ended, Lupe couldn't contain his emotion and disappointment knowing that six years later, things had not gotten any better. 



Come on world.

Previously: Lupe Fiasco Freestyles On Funkmaster Flex; Talks Blogging, Pete Rock Situation

Bahaha: Tyler, The Creator & Earl Sweatshirt Address Frank Ocean's "Love For Bagels" [VIDEO]

Ever since Frank Ocean came out as bisexual on the fourth of the July, there's been a lot of talk surrounding what his statement means for his future and also for the black and hip hop communities themselves. His Odd Future brothers Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt could care less about his preferences, and they explained this (sort of) when they sat down with MTV News and added their signature humor to the entire situation.

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Previously: 

• Frank Ocean x OG Ron C - Channel Purple [New Mixtape]
• Tyler, The Creator & Toro y Moi - Hey You

Deon Young - Drank In My Cup (Kirko Bangz Cover) [Music Video]

Make room in your heart for another R&B star! Impressing the likes of LA Reid, Deon Young has  gained a spot as one of Epic Records' main priorities under the direction of accomplished music exec Sylvia Rhone.

Watch the visuals to the Harlem bred singer's covers of "Drank In My Cup" and "Cashin Out" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on his potential to blow!

2 Chainz - Based On A T.R.U. Story [Official Tracklisting]

Well, this makes sense. 2 Chainz just revealed the artwork to his debut solo album Based On A T.R.U. Story and it gets right to the point. The Def Jam release is set to hit stores on August 14th.

Update: Deluxe Edition after the jump!
Update #2: The deluxe edition tracklisting is now available, courtesy of Best Buy

01. Yuck!
02. Crack
03. Dope Peddler
04. No Lie (Feat. Drake)
05. Birthday Song (Feat. Kanye West)
06. I’m Different
07. Extremely Blessed
08. I Luv Dem Strippers (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
09. Stop Me Now
10. Money Machine
11. In Town
12. Ghetto Dreams
13. Wut We Doin?

Deluxe Edition:

14. Countdown
15. Like Me
16. I Feel Good
17. Riot

(There may be more features, but the only ones posted are the only ones confirmed.)

[HHNM]

Previously: 2 Chainz ft. Kanye West - Birthday Song

Tito Lopez - The Blues [Music Video]

Tito Lopez reveals the lead single to his forthcoming debut album with the visuals to "The Blues." If there's any new rapper in the game I'd want to hear over a track by Organized Noize, it's Tito.

Hit the jump to find out when he and his Mississippi brother Big K.R.I.T. will be rolling through your city!

Jon Connor - While You Were Sleeping [New Mixtape]

Jon Connor's been WORKING. If you haven't noticed, maybe all of his moves have been happening While You Were Sleeping. His new mixtape consists of 17 original new tracks (sorry, no freestyles on this one!), which feature Bun B, GLC, Killa Kyleon, Kid Ink, and more. Enjoy!

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