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The Dream ft. Kelly Rowland - Where Have You Been Artwork

The Dream ft. Kelly Rowland - Where Have You Been

A whopping three years after the release of junior album Love King, LP number four in The-Dream‘s Love series is just a week and change away. As they say, good things come to those who wait. Coincidentally, that maxim... Read More

Witty Rock ft. Junior - Social Retard Artwork

Witty Rock ft. Junior - Social Retard

Let’s be real: if you find it easy to relate to others, you’re probably not going to spend long, lonely hours perfecting the art of expressing yourself in rhyme. Whereas most emcees seem determined to maintain the... Read More

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B.o.B - Through My Head

There’s a fine line between a music video and a short film, and B.o.B.‘s latest opus falls smack dab in the middle. Featuring a suspenseful narrative, attention-grabbing cinematography and copious CGI effects,... Read More

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Action Bronson - Strictly 4 The Jeeps Artwork

Action Bronson - Strictly 4 The Jeeps

Though Action Bronson‘s collaborative mixtape series with Harry Fraud borrows its title from the Swedish automobile manufacturer Saab, their latest street single is best enjoyed behind the wheel of a rugged,... Read More

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Wordsmith - Blue Collar Poet Artwork

Wordsmith - Blue Collar Poet

While poetry and art don’t know dollar signs and class, I don’t think a white-collar poet would be successful. I mean, would you want to hear someone rhyme about their stocks, trust funds or Swiss bank accounts? I... Read More

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Wale ft. Sam Dew - LoveHate Thing Artwork

Wale ft. Sam Dew - LoveHate Thing

On the lead single off Wale‘s third studio album, hookwoman Tiara Thomas warned the DMV repper that, while she’ll be good to him in bed, she’s going to treat him Bad as soon as they’re out of the sack.... Read More

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Greg Grease - Black King Cole EP Cover

Greg Grease - Black King Cole EP [Album]

Minneapolis emcee Greg Grease has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners an exclusive stream of his latest street release, the Black King Cole EP, before it is digitally released on May 21. The follow-up to 2012's... Read More

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will.i.am - Bang Bang Artwork

will.i.am - Bang Bang

A Little Party Never Killed Nobody, single numero uno off the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s recently-released film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, saw Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie doing her best impression of a Jazz... Read More

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Nipsey Hussle - Smoking With My Stylist Artwork

Nipsey Hussle - Smoking With My Stylist

Are you following Nipsey Hussle on Twitter? Well, you should be; not only will you be better-informed on the Los Angeles spitter’s doings, but you’ll be doing your part to accelerate the release of new music.... Read More

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Kahali Oden - All That Artwork

Kahali Oden - All That

Under the hot glare of the spotlight, it can be tough to remember that All That glitters ain’t gold—and, conversely, not everything that’s gold glitters. Kahali Oden, the West Coast spitter formerly known as... Read More

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P-Money - Gratitude Cover

P-Money - Gratitude [Album]

Following his recent success working with Universal/Republic newcomer Aaradhna (see "Wake Up"), New Zealand producer P-Money gears up for the release of his first full-length album, Gratitude, by offering the set for... Read More

Mario ft. Nicki Minaj - Somebody Else Artwork

Mario ft. Nicki Minaj - Somebody Else

Getting dumped is one thing; getting dumped and watching the man or woman you love run straight into the arms of Somebody Else is… well, it’s f**king devastating. Unfortunately, that’s exactly the situation... 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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Juicy J - Boss N*gga

Based on the themes of his recent work, it’s easy to think of Juicy J as a carefree, fun-loving cat, who’s happy as long as he’s surrounded by kush smoke, money and bare t*tties. Which by and large is true.... Read More

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