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We're kicking off the week with a brilliant new single from Jay-Z, in which he gives his opinion on the autotune hype. Last week, he was named the most powerful player in The Source Annual "Power 30" list, as well as a list of rappers over 30. But age ain't nothing but a number when Hov can learn these youngsters and hipsters a lesson or two. Other highlights include Amerie's new single "Why R U" and Wale's new song "Family Affair", the second leak track from the soundtrack for Rik Cordero's new movie Inside A Change. We're completing the list with new mixtapes from DJ Spinna, DJ Nik Bean, Ocean's 7 and Custom Made, and leaks from the Wu family, Cassie, Garcia and more.
Jay-Z - "D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune)" - Listen Here
Hov returns with a track from the new album, Blueprint 3, which will be in stores on 09.11.09, which is 8 years from the release of the original Blueprint. Listen and learn, T-Pain.
Custom Made - The Lost Weekend Mixtape - Listen Here
One of the emerging groups from Cali’s promising youth movement, Custom Made (Bluff, Element, Scoobs and Six) returns with the sixth installment from their Street Cinema series Street Cinema Vol: 6 The Lost Weekend. Enjoy the compilation of tracks, that were recorded during sessions for Truth Be Told (Rawkus/2007), Heavy Traffic (Custom Made/2007), Great Expectations (Custom Made/2008) and Original Dynasty (Babygrande/2008) and new tracks that were recorded with Six after his release from prison.
SoulStice ft. Kev Brown - "Birds Eye View" - Listen Here
Track taken from the new album Beyond Borders. SoulStice's author's note for "Bird's Eye View": "I'm from Chicago, but I've lived in the D.C. area for several years. Living in D.C., you're so close to the politics and decision-making, but you're no more able to affect what happens than anyone else. It raises your awareness, but also increases your level of frustration at times. Conceptually, this song is an important piece of the Beyond Borders project because sometimes the best way to impact the world is to take a look at closer look at the way we do things here. I wrote the line about needing a black president well before Obama was elected and I'm happy to see that prophecy fulfilled. Kev Brown, one of Maryland's finest rhymers and beatsmiths, joins me on this one...we actually recorded this joint at Kev's house."
Naledge - "J Dilla Tribute Tracks (Flow From The Go/Eye Of The Beholder)" - Listen Here
Celebrating the release of J Dilla's new album, Naledge lays down two serious freestyles over Dilla production. Check for Naledge's Chicago Picasso Mix CD, dropping June 30th featuring tracks with Bun B, Mickey Factz, Rhymefest, Chip Tha Ripper, Jay Electronica and more.
Wale - "Family Affair" - Listen Here
Track taken from the soundtrack for the upcoming movie 'Inside A Change', directed by Rik Cordero.
Tona ft. Skyzoo - "U Know It" - Listen Here
This song is featured on Tona's album Direct Deposit, which came out last week.
The Revelations ft. Ghostface Killah, AZ & Inspectah Deck - "HarborMasters" (Remix) - Listen Here
This song is featured on the new album Chamber Music, which couples original Wu-Tang MCs with classic 90s-era New York rappers. The music is performed by Brooklyn-based soul band The Revelations. Chamber Music is set for release June 30th.
Cassie ft. Diddy, Day26, Busta Rhymes & Red Cafe - "Must Be Love" (Remix) - Listen Here
New remix from Bad Boy's first lady, whose currently wrapping up her new album Electro Love.
Ocean's 7 - 3000 and 9 Shit Mixtape - Listen Here
Music producer Jermaine Dupri wants to see Las Vegas return to the era when the coolest dudes in town wore tuxes and suits. He has recruited Usher and Nelly into a group Dupri has dubbed Ocean’s 7, after the Rat Pack movie Ocean’s Eleven, starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. “Las Vegas is begging for a new breath of energy,” Dupri explained. “I think a lot of people want to see Vegas go back to what it was.” He’s hoping to add Bow Wow and “the right girl to play the Ocean’s Girl." Others in the group include music producer Bryan-Michael Cox, singer/songwriter Trey Songz and four-time Grammy winner Johnta Austin.
DJ Spinna - The Recall Mixtape - Listen Here
DJ Spinna's latest mixtape is a collection of his past releases as well as exclusives spanning from 1995 - 2009. The tape features Das EFX, Pharoahe Monch, Busta Rhymes and Sadat X. This is a great introduction for those that may not be familiar with his work, as his upcoming album Sonic Smash drops June 30th on High Water Music.
Amerie - "Why R U" - Listen Here
This is the lead single for the new album In Love & War. The song was produced by the Buchanans, who were among the roster of producers that worked with Amerie on her last two albums, Touch (2005) and Because I Love It (2007).
Raekwon - "Olympus" - Listen Here
The Chef serves us with a new meal, taste for yourself.
Random Axe - "Monster Babies" - Listen Here
New track by Randon Axe, a group existing of Sean Price, Black Milk and Guilty Simpson.
Jay Rock - "L.A. Song (Lakers Anthem)" - Listen Here
Scream "Go Lakers!"
Sammie - " Every Girl" (Remix) - Listen Here
Right off the heels of the Internet single, "She Ain’t My Girl" with Trey Songz, Sammie has done it again with the remix to Drake’s "Every Girl". And Sammie has his eye on a few particular ladies including Rihanna, Ciara and Lauren London. You might even say that he’s stalking some of the girls via Twitter. The newly released single is off his mixtape, Swag-N-B Vol. I, hosted by DJ Holiday.
Al Be Back ft. OB, Naledge & 88 Keys - "Walk On By" (Producers Edition) - Listen Here
Track produced by OB.
Garcia - "Brooklyn Diva" (Charles Hamilton Diss) - Listen Here
Garcia issues a challenge to Charles Hamilton by recording parody of Hamilton's single "Brooklyn Girl". Garcia's new album Shattered Dreams will drop soon.
Uncle Murda ft. 50 Cent - "OK" - Listen Here
A summer banger from East New York.
DJ Nik Bean - Streetz of L.A. 8 Mixtape (Hosted by Kurupt) - Listen Here
This installment features the wordsmith Kurupt of the internationally known Dogg Pound. As the South moved to the forefront of hip-hops royalty, the once dominant East and West coasts were forgotten about. Dj Nik Bean and Kurupt won't let you forget about the city they love. Features include Warren G, Jay Rock, Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle and Yukmouth.
Mack 10 feat. Lil Wayne & Rick Rick - "So Sharp" - Listen Here
Mack Dime is back. He recently filmed a video for this new track in Malibu, Cali.
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