[New Mixtape] Rockie Fresh - 'The Birthday Tape'

It seems like Electric Highway just dropped, but Rockie Fresh keeps the new music coming with The Birthday Tape, his second MMG release. Stream the project below, which features Rick Ross, Gunplay, and Lunice.

Hourglass Picks: "Life Round Here" & "Panera Bread"

Download: Rockie Fresh - 'The Birthday Tape'

Previously: Casey Veggies ft. Rockie Fresh - "Energy"

J. Cole - "Cole Summer"

A J. Cole freebie to kick off the week? Yes please.

Although his sophomore album isn't set to hit stores until June 25, Cole was generous enough to let loose the "Nothing Even Matters" sampled vent "Cole Summer" last night. Listen below as the Roc Nation golden child follows in the footsteps of the boss as he pens a letter to the upcoming season he's bound to dominate.

J. Cole - Cole Summer Lyrics

Previously: [Music Video] J. Cole ft. Miguel - "Power Trip"

[New Mixtape] STACE - 'Caesar'

STACE has impressed the G's so far with his singles "It's Getting Harder To Cheat" and "I'm Chillin," and now he's bound to gain even more fans with the release of his new mixtape, Caesar. The Mt. Vernon, NY bred emcee infuses jazz, R&B, and hip hop to create a formula all his own.

Stream and download Caesar below, and find out more about STACE by checking out his most recent feature on XXL's column, The Break.

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Previously: STACE - It's Getting Harder To Cheat [Music Video]

Beyoncé & Andre 3000 - "Back To Black" (Amy Winehouse Cover)

A snippet of Beyoncé and Andre 3000's cover of the late Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black," surfaced about a week ago, and many people took offense to Bey and 3 Stacks touching the recent classic.

Stream the entire track in full below, which premiered on East Village Radio, and make your own decision. Do the "Party" collaborators do the the talented Amy Winehouse justice?



The Great Gatsby original soundtrack is set to hit stores on May 7. The film premieres in theaters on May 10.

Previously: [Snippet] Beyoncé & Andre 3000 - "Back To Black" (Amy Winehouse Cover)

[Music Video] Chance The Rapper ft. Ab-Soul - "Smoke Again"

As heard on his project 10 Day, Chance The Rapper is an emcee that we really need to blow right now. His creativity is out of this world, and it's only right that he link up with another unorthodox mind like Ab-Soul.

Watch Chance cook his heart out in the official video to "Smoke Again," and get ready for Chance's Acid Rap mixtape to hit the net TOMORROW, April 30.


Directed by: ILLROOTS

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Previously:

• Chance The Rapper - 10 Day [New Mixtape]
• Ab-Soul ft. Mac Miller - "The End Is Near"

[Lyric Video] B.o.B ft. 2 Chainz - "Headband" (NSFW)

B.o.B may have taken lyric videos to a whole 'nother level today. To premiere his new DJ Mustard produced single "Headband" featuring fellow ATLien 2 Chainz in full, Bobby Ray provides a challenge of sorts. Focus on the lyrics or focus on the jiggle. Which one will you choose?



B.o.B.'s currently untitled third LP is slated to drop later this year.

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Previously:

• [Lyric Video] B.o.B - "Greedy Love"
• [Music Video] Young Jeezy ft. 2 Chainz - "R.I.P."

Jarell Perry - "Worst Enemy"

As a thank you to all of the fans and blogs who supported Jarell Perry's incredible new project Simple Things, the singer presents the marching band drum-laced freebie "Worst Enemy." Enjoy the track below, and be on the lookout for some visuals from the breakthrough artist on the way very soon!



Previously: [Free LP] Jarell Perry - 'Simple Things'

Ab-Soul ft. Mac Miller - "The End Is Near"

Ab-Soul and Mac Miller seem to get each other musically, and thankfully for us they continue to release records together.  All eyes are on Soul since his crowning as one of XXL's 2013 Freshman, and on his latest track "The End Is Near" he spits more than a few bars you might have to rewind to fully grasp. The track, produced by Mac Miller under the Pittsburgh emcee's alias Larry Fisherman, is a simplistic yet dark beat that's perfect for Ab-Soul and Mac to focus strictly on the lyrics.



Hit the jump to peep Ab-Soul's individual freestyle for XXL. Definitely representing TDE well!

Rickie Jacobs - "The Devil Wears Prada/God Wears Gucci"

GUE's favorite Baltimore emcee Rickie Jacobs has been relentless lately, as he drops his second The Jake produced loosie of the week. Premiered by Sermon's Domain, the homie Sermon described the dual track perfectly:

"In Star Wars Episode II-III, Anakin Skywalker was at a constant battle with himself before ultimately turning to the dark side. If that could translate to rap, Rickie Jacobs’ “The Devil Wears Prada/God Wears Gucci” would be his episode II. This two sided record finds him struggling with his career (in a story fashion, not necessarily meant to take away as personal in his life) and his surrounding. The force is strong within this one."

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Songs For High School Kids is out now!

Previously: Rickie Jacobs - "GIRLS" (Prod. by The Jake)

[Music Video] Alicia Keys ft. Maxwell - "Fire We Make"

I may hate the album's title track, but Alicia Keys' Girl On Fire has some pretty nice deep cuts. One of them, Maxwell duet "Fire We Make," has emerged as a single, and the R&B crooner makes a rare appearance as he joins Alicia in the visuals.



Previously: [Video] Maroon 5 & Alicia Keys Take The Stage Together At The 55th Annual Grammy Awards