The entire BallerStatus.com staff wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year, filled with lots of good music. We're kicking off the year in style, with new heat from the one and only Beyoncé, upcomer Kendrick Lamar, Mistah Fab, Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop D-O Double G and Skillz, who looks back on a turbulent '09. Enjoy!

Skillz - "09 Rap-Up" - Listen Here
We always looks forward to Skillz' annual freestyle. And like every year, he did an awesome job.

Mistah Fab - "Been A While" - Listen Here
New heat from Mistah Fab, produced by Scram Jones.

Snoop Dogg ft. Nelly, Pharrell & Charlie Wilson - "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" - Listen Here
New D-O Double G, who is accompanied by a star studded cast.

Tha Dogg Pound - "I Wanna Rock" (G-Mix) - Listen Here
First Snoop Dogg was rocking it all by himself, but then he realized it ain't no fun if the homies can't get none.

Belly ft. Drake - "Make It Go" - Listen Here
Although Belly has been around for quite some time, he never managed to break though. In order to do so, he teams up with Drake.

Beyoncé - "Waiting" - Listen Here
Much respect for Bey, who was one of the few artists to stay out of trouble and out of the tabloids in '09. Instead she kept it professional and walked away with numerous awards. And we're convinced she'll do the same this year.

Bambu - "The Queen is Dead" - Listen Here
The Queen Is Dead, is the first song leaked from the new EP, …paper cuts… from Los Angeles’ own Bambu. The EP features Chace Infinite (Self Scientific), Geologic (Blue Scholars), Malcolm & Martin, Thurzday (U-N-I) and Diz Gibran, with production by Digital Martyrs, Fatgums, 6Fingers, MTK, Anon and Nick James. …paper cuts… is set for a February 23rd release on the Homegrown Blendz label.

Chris Clarke - The Move-Maker Mixtape - Listen Here
Introducing Chris Clarke (a.k.a. Your Man Universal, Big Swish) Los Angeles' rapping, beatmaking best-kept secret. Guest appearances by Exile and many more.

O.C. - "I Love My Life" - Listen Here
We're not sure where this came from, but it is said to be a rare track by O.C., called "I Love My Life".

Termanology - "3AM" (Freestyle) - Listen Here
A new freestyle from Termanology, who you'll probably be hearing a lot from this year.

MJ - The Thriller Is Back (Mixtape) - Listen Here
Philadelphia native MJ of Young, Rich & Famous drops a new mixtape as a solo artist, called The Thriller Is Back.

X.O. - "A-List" - Listen Here
New music from the Black Wallstreet family. How many names can you possibly call out in a song?

Statik Selektah ft. Talib Kweli, Termanology &  Royce Da 5'9 - "Come Around" - Listen Here
Taken from 100 Proof: The Hangover, dropping February 2nd.

Kendrick Lamar - Kendrick Lamar EP - Listen Here
Straight from the Top Dawg camp, enjoy this EP by the talented Lamar.

Mike Bless - "Do It Like This" - Listen Here
The underdog from Slip-N-Slide records will make it big this year.