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Sevyn Streeter - "It Won't Stop" (Prod. by Diplo & Free School)

2013-05-25T14:04:00.003-04:00

Sevyn Streeter has definitely paid her dues in the industry. She broke through as a lead member of the groups RichGirl and TG4, and she's been credited as a songwriter for Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and more. Now Sevyn's busting out as a solo artist, and I'm definitely here for it. The girl's TALENTED.

As a follow-up to her current commercial success "I Like It," Sevyn debuts her latest effort "It Won't Stop," produced by Diplo and Free School. Sevyn's forthcoming debut album is coming together quite nicely!

[Rap-Up]

ScHoolboyQ - "Hell Of A Night" (Prod. by DJ Dahi)

2013-05-25T12:17:00.003-04:00

ScHoolboy Q's album Oxymoron is next up for TDE, and Q gave NBA on TNT the honor of premiering his new single "Hell Of A Night." As usual, DJ Dahi outdoes himself on the beat, and Q puts his signature on the track. Yet another reason to get hype for the Black Hippy tour!

[HHNM]

Previously: Black Hippy - "U.O.E.N.O." (Remix)

Le$ ft. Smoke DZA - "Autobahn"

2013-05-25T12:04:00.000-04:00

Le$ has some nice cuts on his upcoming mixtape E36, and "Autobahn" featuring the Kushed God Smoke DZA is no exception. E36 this Tuesday, May 28.

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[Video] DJ Princess Cut - In The Sweetbox, Ep. 5 Starring Big Boi

2013-05-25T11:38:00.000-04:00

DJ Princess Cut recently caught up with her friend Big Boi during the Athens, GA stop of his and Killer Mike's Shoes For Running Tour and decided to share her backstage access with us for the fifth episode of In The Sweetbox.

Watch below as she discusses Big Boi's latest album Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors, his new sock line with Crooks & Castles, and his knack for collaborating with artists in other genres.

As a bonus, hit the jump for Princess Cut's new mixtape Girls On Fie, Vol. 1 with Hot 107.9's Mz Shyneka!

[Mixtape Kitchen]

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Download: DJ Princess Cut x Mz Shyneka - Girls On Fie Vol. 1

Goodie Mob ft. Janelle Monae - "Special Education"

2013-05-25T11:15:00.001-04:00

After premiering "Fight To Win" last year, Goodie Mob relaunches their album Age Against The Machine with their new single "Special Education." Hearing Cee-Lo, T-Mo, Khujo Goodie & Big Gipp all rhyming together takes me back, and I'm excited to cop the album when hits stores on June 18th.

Also lending her vocals to "Special Education" is Dungeon extended family and "Q.U.E.E.N." Janelle Monae.

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[Video] CharlieRED Performs "Could Be" Live At SOB's

2013-05-24T13:04:00.000-04:00

I'll tell anyone who's willing to listen about duo CharlieRED, but my word of mouth can't compare to the following they're growing from their live shows. On May 14, Rocki Evans and Cobaine Ivory took to New York City's SOBs to perform cuts from their Religion EP for BET's Music Matters showcase.

Watch a clip of CharlieRED performing "Could Be" below, and hit the jump to watch them cover Amy Winehouse's "Me And Mr. Jones" as a segue into Religion's "Norah Jones." KILLED IT.

[2DB]

Previously: [Music Video] CharlieRED - "Could Be"

Wale - "LoveHate Thing" ft. Sam Dew

2013-05-24T12:19:00.003-04:00

While Wale's commercial smash "Bad" makes its way around the airwaves, Folarin dropped his new single showcasing the elements of his artistry that first put him on the map.

Stream "LoveHate Thing" featuring Roc Nation singer and "Lotus Flower Bomb" co-penner Sam Dew below, and click HERE to preorder Wale's third album The Gifted set to hit stores on June 25. Artwork and tracklisting after the jump.

01. The Curse of the Gifted
02. LoveHate Thing feat. Sam Drew
03. Sunshine
04. Heavin In the Afternoon feat. Meek Mill
05. Golden Salvation (Jesus Piece)
06. Vanity
07. Gullible
08. Bricks
09. Clappers feat. Nicki Minaj & Juicy J
10. Bad (Remix) feat. Rihanna
11. Tired of Dreaming
12. Rotation feat. Wiz Khalifa & 2 Chainz
13. Simple Man
14. 88
15. Black Heroes
16. Bad feat. Tiara Thomas)

Previously: [Music Video] Wale ft. Tiara Thomas - "Bad"

[Music Video] Stacy Barthe ft. Rick Ross - "Hell Yeah"

2013-05-24T09:58:00.001-04:00

Stacy Barthe's P.S. I Love You EP is immaculate, and I'm glad that Island Def Jam is investing in the beautiful songwriter's talent. Watch below as the John Legend protégé, Nouveau Noir and Surf Club member is joined by Rick Ross in the visuals to the worldly "Hell Yeah."

Ahhhh.... like a breath of fresh air... d^_^b

Previously: Stacy Barthe - "P.S. I Love You" [FreEP]

Black Hippy - "U.O.E.N.O." (Remix) + G.K.M.C. Tour Dates

2013-05-24T09:40:00.002-04:00

This summer when all four brothers of Black Hippy will be touring together, they'll have another track to add to their set list. While Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O." has been redone about 5,842 times, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock's version should be the remix to end all UOENO remixes.

Black Hippy - "U.O.E.N.O." (Remix) Lyrics

Now... who's coming with me to The Tabernacle?

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Jhené Aiko - "Comfort Inn Ending" (Prod. by No. I.D.)

2013-05-23T20:10:00.001-04:00

For all my fellow Jhené Aiko fans dying to hear what her Artium/Def Jam debut Soul(ed) Out will offer, the beautiful songwriter gives us a bone with the 2 minute freestyle "Comfort Inn Ending."

Produced by her boss No I.D., Jhene vents about a recent relationship that went sour due to infidelity. I'm not one to speculate, but "CIE" may be about Compton rapper and Sailing Soul(s) collaborator H.O.P.E. Wright, who she publicly dated for a few years.

Although heartache may cause a few tears, thankfully, it can also create some great music. Thanks for sharing Ms. Aiko.

Download: Jhené Aiko - "Comfort Inn Ending"

Previously: [Music Video] Jhené Aiko - "Burning Man (3:16 PM)"