In Rotation: K’naan, Fam-Lay, Gold Chain Military, Evidence, The-Dream, Marsha Ambrosius & More
Published 02/22/2010
By Anne van de Sande

Happy Mondays! The Olympics aren't over yet, but everyone is gearing up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, that will take place in South Africa this summer. Check out the dope "Celebration Mix" of "Wavin' Flag" that K'naan recorded for the event, as well as new music from Fam-Lay, Joell Ortiz, The-Dream, Crooked I and more.

Crooked I - "Backfire" - Listen Here
Here's a new freestyle from Crooked I, who picked this track "Backfire" from a rock band from New Orleans called Mutemath.

Radiohead x K-Beta - "Paperbag Writer (DJ Booth Freestyle)" - Listen Here
The 142nd entry in the DJBooth.net Freestyle Series comes courtesy of K-Beta, the DMV native who recently earned reader acclaim for Black Business and Come Closer. On his brand new, exclusive "Paperbag Writer" freestyle, the Inner Loop Records rapper flows over a Nigel Godrich-produced beat originally featured on Radiohead’s track of the same name. K-Beta is currently preparing for the April 1, release of his latest full-length, Inglorious Beta.

K'naan - "Wavin’ Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)" - Listen Here
2009 brought the release of the highly acclaimed sophomore album from Somali-born K’naan, entitled Troubadour.  From that CD, which was called “an album that displays raw emotion coupled with genre-bending song composition” and “a breath of fresh air” by The Source comes the song "Wavin’ Flag", which has been selected by Coca-Cola as the official theme song for their the global marketing campaign during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.  The incredibly up-lifting and empowering track has been remixed and renamed "Coca-Cola Celebration Mix" in honor of the event.

K-Young - "Flat Screen" (Lemonade Freestyle)" - Listen Here
K-Young just released his mixtape Better Than Yo Album Vol.1 last week but he's back with a new track already. Unlike the songs on his mixtape this is a freestyle K did over Gucci Mane's single "Lemonade".

Young De - "Blaze Of Glory" - Listen Here
Fresh off of his co-starring role in the new Cypress Hill single "It Ain't Nothin'", and a member of the group Serial Killaz with B Real and Xzibit, Young De teams up with director Matt Alonzo and Akomplice clothing to put together the song which will include a Matt Alonzo directed video in the coming weeks.

Marsha Ambrosius - Yours Sincerely (EP) - Listen Here
Former Aftermath signee Marsha Ambrosius shows off her solo skills on this new EP, which includes a duet with soul crooner Glenn Lewis.

City Haze - "Lost In Tokyo" - Listen Here
Produced by Wu's very own RZA.

DJ Khaled ft. Birdman, Bun B, & Soulja Boy - "Rocking All My Chains On" - Listen Here
Another track off Khaled's upcoming album Victory.

Joell Ortiz - "Shake" (Freestyle) - Listen Here
Joell dropped a new freestyle on Twitter, on which he goes over Game’s "Shake".

Kooley High ft. Median & Halo - "What’s The Deal" - Listen Here
This is the second leak from DJ Low Key & Sounds Supreme's The Solution Tape #1.

Fam-Lay - "Youinstantly" - Listen Here
Fam-Lay's new track is produced by The Neptunes and will be featured on his upcoming mixtape Da Coffin.

Evidence - "To Be Continued" (Radio Rip) - Listen Here
Here’s a radio rip of an Evidence song, reportedly off the Rhymesayers release Cats & Dogs.

Gold Chain Military ft. Alchemist - "GCM Meets ALC" - Listen Here
Led by Planet Asia, the Gold Chain Military is a bi-coastal group of verbal assassins, consisting of 7 gods ready to report for duty with their debut album Chain Of Command hitting stores on February 23rd. This is the second leak from the album.

The-Dream - "Love King" - Listen Here
Until The-Dream changes his mind, Love King is the end of the line for him, as far as solo releases go. Here is the first leak.

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