We're wrapping up the week with new heat from - ofcourse - the head of La Roc Familia, Jay-Z, who teams up with Alicia Keys for a magnificent joint. Also, enjoy Izza Kizza's promising newness, mixtapes by Mick Boogie, R. City, CL and the creator of that good ol' Jaydiohead tape.  Have a good weekend!

Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys - "Empire State Of Mind" - Listen Here
From "NY" to "Empire State Of Mind". One of the standouts on the Blueprint 3 album.

Agent & Raynge ft. D. Streets & Soulstice - "Minivan Pt. 2" - Listen Here
After dropping the first "Minivan" track to positive fanfare, duo Agent & Raynge hopped back in the studio, nabbed Famous Stars & Straps skater D. Streets and Chicago rapper Soulstice for the second part. Here it is, check the sample ... it's ill.

Mick Boogie x Darren Anthony - The Restaurant (Mixtape) - Listen Here
Anybody who suffers the pain of working an ill-fated 9-5 job can relate to the struggles detailed in Darren Anthony's concept album The Restaraunt. The album, produced mostly by Darren himself along with producing partner Mark AKA "Pro" touches on issues facing young adults who are just entering the corporate world and who are learning to balance relationships.

Paper Route Gangstaz - "ErryDay" - Listen Here
Song produced by Zaytoven.

Deep Rooted ft. Sha Dula - "The End" - Listen Here
San Diego based sextet, Deep Rooted, spices up their latest soulful hip-hop track with a featured verse from emcee Sha Dula, and production from Rhettmatic. A catchy piano line paired with a serene vocal melody establishes the track's sentimental tone, as it continues behind Rhettmatic's laid-back yet powerful backbeat.

Chamillionaire - "Good Morning" - Listen Here
The Texas track killer is back with an ode to the haters. On this track, he samples Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'." Check it out.

French Montana ft. Akon - "Married To The Streets" - Listen Here
Montana is married to The Big Rotten Apple. Song produced by J. Cardim.

Shady Nate ft. Beeda Weeda - "Billion Dolla Plan" - Listen Here
Oakland-bred rapper Shady Nate is more than proud of his west coast roots, and "Billion Dolla Plan," the newest track off his recent release, serves as the latest example. Beeda Weeda, no stranger to the Bay Area scene, steps in on the joint for a verse, reiterating Nate's advice, "In unfamiliar places with unfamiliar faces / But the money look the same so I stick to the basics / I treat it like a lid, locate it then case it / And let it come to me, don't even have to chase it." The beat is reminiscent of Cash Money Millionaires, complete with ultra-low bass, handclap backbeats, and enormous synthesized string sections.

Smoke DZA - "Rich Poor Life" - Listen Here
Off the debut album Substance Abuse, coming out October 6th.

Jahdan Blakkamoore ft. Steele (Smif N Wessun) - "The General" (Remix) - Listen Here
Jahdan Blakkamoore has been rolling tight with his Boot Camp Clik crew this summer.  After joining Smif N Wessun on stage to perform their classic "Sound Bwoy Bureill" together, Steele has hooked up with Jahdan to bless the remix for the track "The General" from Jahdan's solo debut Buzzrock Warrior, out September 15th on Gold Dust/Dutty Artz.

Hanzsolo - "Life Goes On" - Listen Here
Hanzsolo is a true New York boy, raised in a true New York melting pot background; coming from a Middle-Eastern family with 5 brothers and 3 sisters.  He speaks a Brooklyn slang that spells swagger and represents for the city he has called his home for 26 years. For the past months he has been working on an album, released a single independently and generated interest from one of the hottest labels in Europe with his unique mix of hiphop, dance and electronica aptly called "hip-tronic" by the man himself.

Beastie Boys - Doublecheck Your Head (Mixtape) - Listen Here
The maker of Jaydiohead, that dope Jay-Z x Radiohead remix mixtape, is back with a new tape. "I made the project in support of the Beastie Boys recent reissue of their Check Your Head album (one of my personal favorites.) The concept is that the Beastie Boys are mashed up with themselves, rapping over tracks sampling their own instrumentals, with all vocals and sampled elements coming from Check Your Head," Max Tannone says.

R. City - PTFAO: The Saga Continues (Mixtape) - Listen Here
Check out the newest mixtape from R. City. This time, the Konvict Music/Disturbing Tha Peace affiliates go in with the one and only Don Cannon for eighteen tracks of Caribbean flavor.

Chino XL - "Nahh!" - Listen Here
The Puerto Rican rhyme slayer himself, Chino XL, blesses us once again with an impassioned track; officially letting us know that he will not go away. "Nahh!" is produced by the real Focus, and almost seems to be inspired by a catherdral chorus melody.

Jade ft. Theophilus London - "Take The Hit" - Listen Here
Check out Jade's new track, off her debut EP It's My Heart Cookie.

Izza Kizza - "Runnin'" - Listen Here
At a time when our world is in a state of change, Izza Kizza and Kwame team up to give us an audio sign of the times. "Runnin'" is a slice of the current headline saturated age that we live in. Painted over a classic soul sampled landscape, here Kizz and Kwame discuss how they took an Otis Redding sample and approached making a record that touches on the times we live in.

Rickie Jacobs - "What A Day" - Listen Here
New track from up and rising rapper Rickie Jacobs "What A Day" produced by 9th Wonder. Soulful track but you can still ride to it and Mr.Jacobs sounds good over 9th drums.

CL - Maybe Tomorrow (Mixtape) - Listen Here
Our writer Carl released this dope mixtape. Check it out!

Raekwon ft. Beanie Sigel & Blue Raspberry - "Have Mercy" - Listen Here
Track taken from Only Built For Cuban Linx 2, the follow-up to Raekwon's classic album.