
The cold, dark days of wind and rain have arrived. As always, our team has selected some dope tracks to keep you entertained. Enjoy new stuff from the homie SoulStice, Birdman, Chris Brown, Johnta Austin, K. Sparks and more.
SoulStice & SBe ft. Monique Harcum - "Strange Kinda Love" - Listen Here
The new single comes from SoulStice and SBe who put out a dope album and constantly crank out great music for our format. SoulStice does the best describing this concept record from his album, Beyond Borders which is in stores: "Homophobia has been an undeniable theme in hip hop. However, hip hop music and culture has always had great potential to fuel progressive movement in society. As a hip hop artist and as an individual I aim to help move us in the direction of social progress. "Strange Kinda Love" is from Beyond Borders, an international concept album I put together with Belgian beatsmith, SBe. Monique Harcum sings the hook. As it turns out, Monique is originally from Philly but moved to Belgium to marry a Belgian DJ that she met on tour. Myself and Monique are both part of mixed race couples, adding to the significance of the collaboration. I called her long distance from Maryland to explain the song idea to her. She resonated with it. Then, when I told her that the song would be called “Strange Kinda Love," her immediate response was “but we don’t think our love is strange.” My response: “exactly.”
Wyclef Jean ft. Maino - "Don't Wanna Go Outside" - Listen Here
This song will be featured on Clef's upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama, being released later this month.
Burnz ft. Crooked I - "Clap Back" - Listen Here
Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ Burnz has a vision that extends beyond trying to make a catchy radio single and pulls his music inspiration from a wide variety of artists ranging from: Redman, DMX, 2Pac and Nas, all the way to John Coltrane, and Billie Holiday. His roots go back to the origin of The Zone’s (AZ) music scene in the notorious stomping grounds of, Maryvale -one of West Phoenix’s grittiest neighborhoods. He was fortunate enough to be introduced to the culture at a young age through his older brother/mentor, Pound (R.I.P.) one of The Zone’s first producers that helped establish the local urban scene in the late 1980’s through the early 90’s. Burnz is currently recording his debut LP, which will feature Crooked I, Styles P, DMX, Spider Loc and Hot Rod among others.
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz - "Transform Ya" - Listen Here
Chris Brown is using hitmachine Weezy to get his music career back on track.
Birdman ft. 2 Pistols, Draks & Lil Wayne - "Money To Blow" - Listen Here
With all the success Weezy has booked during the last three years, his daddy Birdman is laughing all the way to the bank.
Johnta Austin - "Ride Like This" - Listen Here
It's about time this talented guy drops an album. Here's the latest, produced by Stargate.
Buckshot ft. Sean Price - "The Feeling" - Listen HereB
uckshot and Sean Price team up for a track that is featured on the Black Dynamite movie soundtrack.
Mario - "Stranded" - Listen Here
Another leak off of the new album D.N.A.
J. Holiday - "Brand New" - Listen Here
Why diss Drake? Not a wise move to go after one of the hottest rappers in the game right now, J.
Lloyd Banks - "Rockband" - Listen Here
Taken from DJ Clue's Only Built For Twitter Links mixtape, hosted by Raekwon and Icewater.
iLL-Literacy - "Gentleman's Kool Aid" - Listen Here
The time has finally come. After years of touring and building buzz, iLL-literacy is preparing the release their debut musical effort, IB4the1 ("I Before The One"). The album will be released in three separate pieces, which the group refers to as "chapters." Each chapter will be released for free online six months apart. With the first chapter, IB4the1.1, quickly approaching, iLL-Literacy is proud to release the lead single, "Gentlemans Kool-Aid," a sample-inspired, bass-driven, electro-gospel-funk track reminiscent of a 'shroom trip in audio form.
Cashis - "Run This Town (G Style)" - Listen Here
The Art Of Dying will drop later on this year, and until that time Cashis is making sure we won't forget his name.
Andrew Lewis ft. Felicia Ray - "Welcome" - Listen Here
It's about time to get familiar with the talented Andrew Lewis from San Bernardino, California. This soulful production will be featured on his upcoming project What Dreams May Come.
K. Sparks ft. Julius Francis & Dave Barz - "Slum Dog Millions" - Listen Here
Sixth leak from K's upcoming Super Senior album.
B.o.B - "Paper Chase" - Listen Here
An unreleased track from B.o.B from back in 2007. Props NahRight.com.
Juelz Santana ft. Jim Jones & Tobb Cobain - "Rep Harlem Forever" - Listen Here
New ish... from the Dipset Clan. Jimmy and Juelz, featuring Skull Gang's Tobb Cobain on the hook.
Joell Ortiz ft. Novel - "Call Me" - Listen Here
New leak from Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz, off his upcoming album Free Agent.
Sean Garrett ft. Gucci Mane - "Up In My Heart" - Listen Here
Gucci Mane is on everything these days. Here's his latest guest spot, on the Sean Garrett track "Up In My Heart," produced by Bangladesh.
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