2 Chainz ft. Pharrell - "Feds Watching" + Summer Jam XX Set

A Pharrell/Neptunes beat gets an automatic listen from me any time of the day, and when I'm in Turn down FOR WHAT?! mode a 2 Chainz line is like a nice selection from Chicken Soup For The Soul.

Thanks to "Feds Watching," I think I've found middle ground for 2 Chainz on my iTunes. The reggae tinged beat is perfect for the summer and "Feds Watching" is a great street single to test the waters for his forthcoming sophomore album.



As a bonus hit the jump to catch 2 Chainz's full set from Summer Jam XX, which features a surprise performance from last year's Summer Jam nemesis Nicki Minaj.

[Music Video] Chilly Chills - "Patience"

I met Atlanta rapper and spoken word artist Chilly Chills last summer at a Poor Little Rich Girl music showcase when I DJ'ed a few of his performances, and I've been a fan ever since. With the help of director K.D. Gray, Chilly presents the visuals to his Maez produced single, "Patience."

Sevyn Streeter - "It Won't Stop" (Prod. by Diplo & Free School)

Sevyn Streeter has definitely paid her dues in the industry. She broke through as a lead member of the groups RichGirl and TG4, and she's been credited as a songwriter for Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and more. Now Sevyn's busting out as a solo artist, and I'm definitely here for it. The girl's TALENTED.

As a follow-up to her current commercial success "I Like It," Sevyn debuts her latest effort "It Won't Stop," produced by Diplo and Free School. Sevyn's forthcoming debut album is coming together quite nicely!



[Rap-Up]

ScHoolboyQ - "Hell Of A Night" (Prod. by DJ Dahi)

ScHoolboy Q's album Oxymoron is next up for TDE, and Q gave NBA on TNT the honor of premiering his new single "Hell Of A Night." As usual, DJ Dahi outdoes himself on the beat, and Q puts his signature on the track. Yet another reason to get hype for the Black Hippy tour!



[HHNM]

Previously: Black Hippy - "U.O.E.N.O." (Remix)

Le$ ft. Smoke DZA - "Autobahn"

Le$ has some nice cuts on his upcoming mixtape E36, and "Autobahn" featuring the Kushed God Smoke DZA is no exception. E36 this Tuesday, May 28.



Previously:

• Le$ - More Le$ [New Mixtape]
• [Music Video] Joey Bada$$ ft. Big K.R.I.T. & Smoke DZA – "Underground Airplay"

[Video] DJ Princess Cut - In The Sweetbox, Ep. 5 Starring Big Boi

DJ Princess Cut recently caught up with her friend Big Boi during the Athens, GA stop of his and Killer Mike's Shoes For Running Tour and decided to share her backstage access with us for the fifth episode of In The Sweetbox.

Watch below as she discusses Big Boi's latest album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors, his new sock line with Crooks & Castles, and his knack for collaborating with artists in other genres.


As a bonus, hit the jump for Princess Cut's new mixtape Girls On Fie, Vol. 1 with Hot 107.9's Mz Shyneka!

[Mixtape Kitchen]

Previously: 

• [New Mixtape] DJ Princess Cut - Early Morning Tap, Vol. 3
• [Music Video] Big Boi ft. Jake Troth, The Sons Of Thunder & Epic Meal Time - "Apple Of My Eye"

Goodie Mob ft. Janelle Monae - "Special Education"

After premiering "Fight To Win" last year, Goodie Mob relaunches their album Age Against The Machine with their new single "Special Education." Hearing Cee-Lo, T-Mo, Khujo Goodie & Big Gipp all rhyming together takes me back, and I'm excited to cop the album when hits stores on June 18th.

Also lending her vocals to "Special Education" is Dungeon extended family and "Q.U.E.E.N." Janelle Monae.



Previously:

• Goodie Mob Pay Tribute To The Beastie Boys At The 2012 Billboard Music Awards [VIDEO]
• [Music Video] Janelle Monae ft. Erykah Badu - "Q.U.E.E.N."

[Video] CharlieRED Performs "Could Be" Live At SOB's

I'll tell anyone who's willing to listen about duo CharlieRED, but my word of mouth can't compare to the following they're growing from their live shows. On May 14, Rocki Evans and Cobaine Ivory took to New York City's SOBs to perform cuts from their Religion EP for BET's Music Matters showcase.

Watch a clip of CharlieRED performing "Could Be" below, and hit the jump to watch them cover Amy Winehouse's "Me And Mr. Jones" as a segue into Religion's "Norah Jones." KILLED IT.

Wale - "LoveHate Thing" ft. Sam Dew

While Wale's commercial smash "Bad" makes its way around the airwaves, Folarin dropped his new single showcasing the elements of his artistry that first put him on the map.

Stream "LoveHate Thing" featuring Roc Nation singer and "Lotus Flower Bomb" co-penner Sam Dew below, and click HERE to preorder Wale's third album The Gifted set to hit stores on June 25. Artwork and tracklisting after the jump.

[Music Video] Stacy Barthe ft. Rick Ross - "Hell Yeah"

Stacy Barthe's P.S. I Love You EP is immaculate, and I'm glad that Island Def Jam is investing in the beautiful songwriter's talent. Watch below as the John Legend protégé, Nouveau Noir and Surf Club member is joined by Rick Ross in the visuals to the worldly "Hell Yeah."



Ahhhh.... like a breath of fresh air... d^_^b

Previously: Stacy Barthe - "P.S. I Love You" [FreEP]