Here we are, starting off the weekend with new music from the lovely Beyoncé, womanizer Joe returns with a sweet slow jam, señor tres cero cinco puts the dancefloor-fillers on the back burner to release a deep song. Also part of our list is legendary Wu-member Raekwon, who released a mixtape in anticipation of his upcoming album.  Have a good weekend!

Raekwon - Cuban Revolution (Mixtape) - Listen Here
In anticipation of Raekwon's new album, OB4CL2, here is a brand new mixtape titled Cuban Revolution. The follow-up to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx will be in stores September 8th.

Apathy ft. Phonte - "True Love" - Listen Here
Connecticut's world famous rhyme wrecker returns with a warm hug and a deadly snakebite on his sophomore full length album, Wanna Snuggle? Apathy, known as lead MC of the indie fan favorite Demigodz clique as well as a member of Jedi Mind Tricks' Army of the Pharaohs crew, follows up 2006's well-received Babygrande Records' Eastern Philosophy debut with a brand new masterpiece of 21 songs. Little Brother's own Phonte makes a cameo on "True Love", which is featured on the new album.

Joe - "Can't Get Over You" - Listen Here
One of our favorite R&B crooners sings about all the things most men won't do on this laid-back love song.

Paul Not Paul (Numonics & Paul Lewis) - "Witty Unpredictable" (M-Phazes Remix) - Listen Here
Monsters Ink's Numonics teams up with South Florida MC Paul Lewis to form Paul Not Paul. Here is their record "Witty Unpredictable" which has been remixed by M-Phazes. M-Phazes has an extensive track record of dope music by working with artists like Pharoahe Monch, Royce Da 5'9", Emilio Rojas, Heltah Skeltah, Freeway, Termanology and more.

Fresh Daily - "Wildlife" - Listen Here
Tuesday marked the release date of Fresh Daily's debut album The Gorgeous Killer In Crimes Of Passion via High Water Music. In celebration of its release, here is the intro joint entitled "Wildlife" produced by the one and only Illmind.

A-Alikes ft. Mos Def - "Sirens In The Distance" - Listen Here
This track is off the latest A-Alikes mixtape, The Hustler And The Hunted 3. The mixtape has been composed so vivid that it plays as a true-life movie in the making. They touch on topics that address everything from self-preservation to US economics. Controversy still surrounds the NY based rap group, A-Alikes, ever since they openly admitted to the FCC about infiltrating several radio stations across the US just last month with a special uncensored message. DJ Victorious seamlessly incorporated excerpt of these recordings into the project. Raye 6, I.G. and Afayah, Checkmate, Tahir, DJ Butta and even Kanye West offered their talent to this latest release. This Mos Def feature will officially be on their upcoming album Us Against Them dropping later this year.

Deep Rooted ft. Killah Priest & Sha Dula - "XL" - Listen Here
In order to up the ante for their latest track, "XL", San Diego-based hip-hop sextet Deep Rooted recruited emcees Killah Priest and Sha Dula. More production from Mr. Brady, who did a handful of tracks on the new album, gives the track that in-the-pocket groove, highlighted by a laid back bass line and dark, sinuous string sections. Singer Just Brea provides another soulful hook, which contrasts well with the harsh, aggressive verses of Killah Priest, Sha Dula, and Johaz.

Shady Nate ft. Mista F.A.B. & Mony - "Stupid Leanin" - Listen Here
The epic attitude suggested by the title of Shady Nate's new album, Gasman Unleashed, comes to the surface with the track "Stupid Leanin'", featuring Mistah F.A.B. and Mony. The track has a straight, catchy drumbeat that immediately establishes the song's appeal and is paired with a powerful, driving synthesizer loop to create a larger-than-life, indomitable quality within the track.

Beyoncé - "Poison" - Listen Here
Once again, Sasha Fierce shows her diversity with this lyrically strong song.

Pitbull - "Rebelution" - Listen Here
Pitbull teams up with DJ Noodles for a dope track. Pitbull's new album will be in stores September 1st.

Saigon - "Gotta Believe It" - Listen Here
Saigon rhymes about what it's like to make ends meet on this Just Blaze production, taken from the forthcoming album Warning Shots 2, available September 29th.

Ray Cash ft. Curren$y & Darren Anthony - "Certified" - Listen Here
Darren Anthony generated all sorts of hip-hop buzz this week for the single he wrote for Ray Cash.

Panama ft. Serius Jones - "Growing Pains" - Listen Here
The actor from The Wire joins forces with Serius Jones on this Blackjab production.

Trav - Whoo Kid Presents Trav: Follow Me (Mixtape) - Listen Here
Receiving over 500.000 downloads on his first solo mixtape, The Way I See It,  Trav is ready to release his follow up mixtape entitled Follow Me, presented by DJ Whoo Kid. Follow Me includes the hit single "Ride The Wave". According to DJ Whoo Kid, Follow Me highlights Trav’s ability to make music. Raised by his mother and two older brothers in New York, Trav’s hometown of Queens would provide much of the sights and experiences that would come to shape his sound.

N.O.R.E. ft. Raekwon & Tony Sunshine - "Face Off" - Listen Here
Lots of new music from Rae the Chef this week.  Here he jumps on a track with N.O.R.E. and Tony Sunshine.

Gommi Arcade x GFCnewyork Presents: A Brave New World (Mixtape) - Listen Here
A Brave New World is the soundtrack for the story of Gommi Arcadian, a citizen of a city-nation called Neo-Tokyo, in the year 2025. Produced by GFCnewyork, it’s a sonic expession of the Gommi Arcade brand. Full of sci-fi film references and futuristic sounds the score is a daring execution of evolved, thought-provoking music featuring a host of bubbling artists such as Mickey Factz, Theophilus London, CurTa!n$, Jade and more. Collectively, it pushes hip-hop forward into the electronic realm, dabbling in rock and R&B as well.  The result is an adventurous stream of cinematic sounds made for A Brave New World.

K. Michelle ft. Rick Ross - "You Should Have Killed Me" - Listen Here
Song produced by Cool & Dre.

Ja Rule ft. Merc Montana - "Head Knock" - Listen Here
It's time for the R.U.L.E. to leave 1999 behind and develop a new sound.