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The Procussions - Moon and Back Artwork

The Procussions - Moon and Back

Got a spare thousand bucks? Then call up a financial adviser and open an IRA—you can thank me in 45 years or so. If you’ve already done that and still have a cool $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket, that money can... Read More

Pharrell Williams - Happy Artwork

Pharrell Williams - Happy

If you have children, or know someone who does, there’s a chance you might find yourself heading to the theater this summer to see Despicable Me 2, the latest animated opus from French directors Pierre Coffin and Chris... Read More

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Phil Adé - Nas Told Me

It Ain’t Hard To Tell, Phil Adé is going to create some serious buzz for his forthcoming full-length with new video single Nas Told Me. After you pour yourself a glass of Cherry Wine, press “play” and be... Read More

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Kat Dahlia - Fireman Artwork

Kat Dahlia - Fireman

On her first and to date only DJBooth feature, Kat Dahlia made clear that she’s not into guys who put up a Gangsta façade. So, what kind of men is she attracted to? Apparently, her turn-ons include flame-retardant... Read More

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Tate Tucker - Fire

Tate Tucker’s latest feature, released along with a set of bare-bones visuals filmed in Tribeca, is fire…. and it just so happens that “Fire” is also the record’s title. Well, maybe fire isn’t the best... Read More

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Candice Glover - I Am Beautiful Artwork

Candice Glover - I Am Beautiful

Last Thursday, Candice Glover became the 12th American Idol winner. As part of her coronation, the singer premiered her debut single, I Am Beautiful, live in front of the televised audience and viewers nationwide. The... Read More

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Ugly Heroes - Hero’s Theme Artwork

Ugly Heroes - Hero’s Theme

The title of the new Ugly Heroes cut, Hero’s Theme, might lead you to believe that the record is superhuman or larger than life, but its inspiration is surprisingly down-to-Earth. According to the Mello Music Group trio,... Read More

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Outasight - Change the World Artwork

Outasight - Change the World

As an internationally renowned recording artist, Outasight is better-positioned to Change the World than most. But he can’t do it alone; he needs all of his fans behind him. On this freshly-released promo single,... Read More

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Locksmith - Fleming Street Artwork

Locksmith - Fleming Street

If you happen to think hip-hop is dead, I implore you to check out Locksmith’s latest feature. Cuts like Fleming Street are worth more than 10 cookie-cutter, factory-made records. Released along with an equally powerful set... Read More

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K. Michelle - V.S.O.P Artwork

K. Michelle - V.S.O.P

How’s K. Michelle planning on celebrating the impending release of her debut studio album? No, she’s not going to Disneyworld; as the Atlantic Records soul songstress reveals on the lead single off the project,... Read More

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Gangsta Boo ft. Big K.R.I.T. & K-So - Bad Times Artwork

Gangsta Boo ft. Big K.R.I.T. & K-So - Bad Times

Going through some Bad Times lately? Gangsta Boo has your back; on a freshly-released mixtape standout (Boo’s first solo feature), the Memphis veteran and Three 6 alum exhorts listeners to keep their heads up, even if... Read More

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AZ x Statik Selektah - We Movin Artwork

AZ x Statik Selektah - We Movin

While AZ hasn’t made an appearance on our pages since dropping off My N*ggas back in March of 2012, the underground vet hasn’t been resting on his laurels in the meantime. Just the opposite; on We Movin’,... Read More

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Lupe Fiasco - Animal Pharm Artwork

Lupe Fiasco - Animal Pharm

When Lupe Fiasco‘s at the top of his game, he’s f**king scary. To me, anyway—whereas most artists’ songs are easy to explain in a sentence or two, the prospect of summing up one of the Chi-Town vet’s... Read More

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T.I. ft. Lil Wayne - Wit Me Artwork

T.I. ft. Lil Wayne - Wit Me

Earlier this year, T.I. added his name to the growing list of major-label expatriates, taking advantage of the expiration of his decade-long contract with Atlantic Records to sign with independent label EMPIRE through his own... Read More

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