For this release, Oddisee goes in over some instrumentals from other genres, such as Bon Iver and Marvin Gaye. Y’all know I’m a huge advocate of artists branching out into new territories, so I welcomed this project with open arms and I definitely enjoyed the result. Listen for yourself below!

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As with all 5star newcomers, I’ll give y’all a little bio of these two. Their real names are Keshav Garg and Aaron Mentos (Shav & Mentos) and they roomed together at random at Colgate University. The pair wrote and produced their debut single, ‘Carelessly,’ on the first day that they met at Colgate. The duo eventually self produced and wrote a 5 song EP titled “The Circus Room” during their first year together, which is set to release Thursday, May 17th. Their music is characterized by Shav’s easy and likable vocals and excellent guitar work, which seamlessly accompanies Mentos’ rapping delivery, lyrical talent, and occasional bass playing. Shav & Mentos fuse live instruments with hip-hop to create an amicable, eclectic sound that is perfect for the summer vibe. Be sure to check them out below and let me know what y’all think!

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The Anaheim, Cali native came in tune with the pen at a young age. Simple poetry became bigger than itself when a classmate asked him to write a song. He did that and more, making pause tapes on decks and writing every chance he got.

His music brings with it a positive, influential message with a heavy old-school influence. In this day and age, it’s very difficult to pin down artists who can still be labeled as teachers or mentors, who make music that have meaning rather than just working with a superficial palette. That being said, check out the video for yourself, and let me know what you think!

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First up we have Down With The Trumpets. Featuring a euphony of what else but trumpets, the video features the rapper/crooner duo galavanting around what can only be a local British town. It was this tune that first got me hooked on Rizzle Kicks, as its hard to deny the charisma and charm emanating from the two throughout the flick. You can tell they really enjoy what they’re doing, and I hope that it continues to pay off.

Next up we have Mama Do The Hump, a tune slowly gaining traction as it was recently featured Dancing With The Stars. The video here is much more fun loving, as we see who I assume is Jordan and Harley’s mothers rapping/singing their parts for them. I could definitely see this song getting radio play in the US, with the fun acoustically-driven beat and smooth-as-silk flow that both Jordan and Harley seem to have perfected. This looks like it was an absolute ball to film, and I would have loved to have been there for this!

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Well well well.  It’s about time for ya boy to come out of retirement.  I’m back like Jordan wit the 45 on his jersey.  Introducing Voltron; a trio straight out of Detroit, consisting of Red Charon, C. Hardin and TeZZy BraVo. This take on Hammer Dance is the first release from their debut compilation mixtape titled: The Care Package, slated for release in the summer of 2012. Make sure you give it a listen.

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Who woulda thought this song would blow up to the point where the G.O.O.D Music conglomerate would hop on it? Nothing makes sense anymore. Radio rip for now, CDQ will be up eventually. and just like that, the CDQ/Dirty is up! That was fast…

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XV’s running mate drops this cut off his upcoming mixtape, BARbarian Chronicles.

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 Download: Nick Carter Green – X: The Breaking (Mixtape)

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*Sigh* I don’t get what’s with this guy. A simple name change transformed him from rap pariah into everyone’s favorite rapper. I’ve said this twice already today, but I don’t like what this world is coming too. Stream/Clean for now, I’m sure the iTunes version will pop up soon.

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After giving us a 2 minute preview with just his verse, Kali drops off the first full single from his upcoming album Kickin’ & Screamin’, due out May 15th.

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Man, it’s insane how quickly this guy has blown up… This mixtape has been hyped up to an insane level, and while I’m only three songs in, I’m liking what I’m hearing so far. Be sure to give this track a listen, because you know this dude is going places.

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Usher’s follow up to Climax. I’m sure we’ll be hearing this on the radio just as much as the one before. From the looks of it, Usher’s having a really strong comeback so far.

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When I saw this, I honestly thought it would be another trashy, street mixtape by some ignorant artist. But boy was I wrong. This mixtape touches on all sorts of personal topics, and it’s backed by powerful, knocking instrumentals. Definitely give this one a try.

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Whew… That was quite an absence huh? There was a site issue though, it wasn’t just me being lazy. I swear. But Mr. 5Star came through and fixed it up, so now we’re good to go! Up first we’ve got the homie QuESt going in over Kendrick’s single, The Recipe. This guy is fit to blow soon, so be sure to cop his recent release, Fear Not Failure, here. That whole mixtape is ridiculously dope, so enjoy!

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Curious and excited about my find, I clicked on his other video, Kung Pao. Nope, it wasn’t just a fluke; he goes in over this beat as well. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a download link, but hey, such is life. And since y’all have come to expect that 5star consistently puts you on to dope new artists, I just had to share this with y’all.

He’s only got these two songs out right now, but hopefully he’ll be back soon with more fire! For now, enjoy the music from this new west coast upstart.

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Dropping his first offering in almost a year, Mickey fully embodies a character named Mickey Mau5e for this concept tape. Confused about what’s going on? Here’s what Mickey Factz had to say about this character.

Mickey Mause is a pseudo character created by RCA artist Mickey Factz who is thrown into the 1980’s as a graffiti writer who was among the stars of that decade: Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, Fab Five Freddy, then mentor Andy Warhol, etc. He flourished as a writer but was later kicked out by his parents for being a troubled youth. Mause then took to the streets of NYC, specifically Union Square and the Lower East Side. He would sleep on benches and sell his work to make a living.

After a chance encounter, Mause interned and later worked at the Factory, now debunked, but still full of inspiration. His work quickly began getting noticed and his art afforded him the opportunity to work and travel overseas. Mause did fairly well upon his return to the States. He was able to get a home, a girlfriend and maintain a normal career. Fame got to Mause however. He began experimenting with more art, different drugs and different women.

As the story progresses, we come to realize Mause gets swallowed up by the fame and fortune and forgets that he too is still human and contracts the virus we now know as H.I.V.

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Here’s a release from UV Music Group signee ASTR. ASTR was born and raised in New York (In Westchester, then New York City). She started singing more than six years ago with friend Alex Reid. Recently, as an aspiring solo artist, she has worked to create the excellently well produced & engineered “Goodnight”, a sexy, electronic, yet eerie song that proves to be memorable with adhesive lyrics and flawless vocal performance. Enjoy!

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Zeds Dead, a well-known purveyor of dubstep, hooks up with Omar LinX for this clash of soundscapes. Pretty cool to listen to, and a great indication of the direction that hip hop is headed in.

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