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Childish Gambino - Heartbeat (Video)

2012-02-13T20:02:00.000-06:00

One of the standout tracks off Donald's debut album Camp gets the visual treatment. Pick up your copy today in stores or on iTunes.

This Week On RapGenius

2012-02-12T19:11:00.001-06:00

We've been working with the homies over at RapGenius (your girlfriend's favorite lyric website) lately and wanted to update you on some of this weeks latest additions. As always, check there for the latest lyric explanations, and feel free to contribute yourself. Hit the jump to check out the newest tracks.

Big Sean – Only Two Can Win (J Dilla Freestyle) Lyrics
Cam'ron – So Bad Lyrics
Chiddy Bang – By Your Side Lyrics
Curren$y – C.R.E.A.M. Freestyle Lyrics
Domo Genesis – Ground Up Lyrics
The Doors – Break On Through (To The Other Side) Lyrics
Earl Sweatshirt – Home Lyrics
Elijah Muhammad – Message to the Blackman in America Chapter 1 Lyrics
Gucci Mane – Quiet Lyrics
Gucci Mane – Opposite Lyrics
Gucci Mane – Thank You Lyrics
Gucci Mane – Walking Lick Lyrics
Shawn Chrystopher – One Of My Homies Lyrics
Too Short – Hey Lyrics
Tyga – Kings and Queens [Snippet] Lyrics
Wale – Purple Swag (Freestyle) Lyrics

Big Sean - Two Can Win (Prod. by J. Dilla)

2012-02-12T14:43:00.001-06:00

Been wondering when we would hear something from Sean. He lays down a short, but sweet verse in honor of the late, great producer J. Dilla's birthday, which was just this past week. Be on the look out for that G.O.O.D. Music compilation album which is due out some time this year.

Big Sean – Only Two Can Win (J Dilla Freestyle) Lyrics

FUPM (Bobby Creekwater & Stat Quo) - Alright, Alright (Video)

2012-02-11T15:12:00.001-06:00

Man, you know how every once in a while you stumble upon one of those tracks you got on repeat? This is it for me, I'm looking forward to what these two are cooking up. Cameo by Kendrick Lamar.

Domo Genesis - Ground Up ft. Wiz Khalifa

2012-02-09T21:56:00.000-06:00

OFWGKTA x TGOD. Need I say more? Oh, produced by Cardo as well. Instant banger. Let's hope for more from these two cliques.

Chiddy Bang - By Your Side (Video)

2012-02-09T18:58:00.003-06:00

Xaphoon and Chiddy are gearing up for the release of their debut album Breakfast, and in celebration they decided to give fans an early video for a cut that won’t end up on the final tracklisting due to sample clearances. Pre-order the album now on iTunes.

Jay Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris (Video)

2012-02-09T14:33:00.002-06:00

The Watch The Throne tour was one of the biggest tours in recent hip-hop history. To honor such a feat, Hov and 'Ye use footage from their Paris show for the official visuals of "Niggas in Paris." Also in Throne news, the album is double platinum. Hopefully this unstoppable duo brings us another album in 2012!

Action Bronson - Dear Heather ft. Rockie Fresh & Macie Stewart of KTD

2012-02-09T14:28:00.001-06:00

For those unfamiliar with Bam Bam Bronson, he is a Queens-bred emcee who has been buzzing over the past year and laying down tracks with the likes of Statik Selektah, Smoke DZA and Asher Roth. He is more of a lyricist, not known for having catchy hooks, but mean with the mic skills regardless. He recently hooked up with Chicago young gun Rockie Fresh and Macie Stewart of Kids These Days for this smooth track.

Yelawolf - Marijuana (Video)

2012-02-09T14:23:00.001-06:00

Yela continues to push Radioactive by staying on his visual grind. Some of you may be happy to hear that the A$AP mob plans to work with him in the near future. Let's hope that holds true.

Yelawolf – Marijuana Lyrics

Earl Sweatshirt - Home

2012-02-08T22:53:00.001-06:00

Earlier this week Complex Magazine posted an article that indicated Odd Future's prodigal son might actually be coming home from Samoa. Most recently, a Twitter account supposedly Earl announced he is "home" and released a new song as soon as he got 50,000 followers, all in a matter of hours. Above is the video that has Earl in the background as well as the full song below. Whether the hype is true or not, let's hope for the better with OF Tape Vol. 2 dropping on February 20th. Is Earl Sweatshirt finally home?

Stalley - BCGMMG

2012-02-08T22:40:00.003-06:00

Stalley has been on a tear as of late. Part of the Songs by me, Stalley series, "BCGMMG" might be the best release so far. All of these are presumed to go on Stalley's future project Savage Journey to the American Dream. However, the release date won't be given until he reaches 50k followers on twitter. Do us all a favor and follow him by clicking here. Despite not being mentioned in the 10 artists to look out for in 2012, this is someone you definitely want on your radar.

Asher Roth - Dope Shit (Video)

2012-02-08T21:46:00.003-06:00

Asher comes through with some clean visuals to a cut off his Pabst & Jazz mixtape from last year. If you still don't have this project, be sure to download it here, as it was on of our Top 25 Projects of 2011.

Bei Maejor - Lights Down Low ft. Waka Flocka Flame

2012-02-08T13:59:00.002-06:00

One of our Top 10 Artists To Look Out For In 2012 aligns himself with the Team Monopoly general to brings us a joint that's sure to shake the clubs up.

Nipsey Hussle - Rose Clique (Video)

2012-02-07T17:11:00.003-06:00

Neighbour Nip releases the visuals for one of the nicest tracks on TMC. Him and Blanco have teamed up with Cookin' Soul and are currently working on a compilation project entitled RAW. It is scheduled to hit to drop April 17th. You can check out the first leak featuring YG after the jump.

Wale - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

2012-02-07T15:41:00.001-06:00

The DMC emcee jumps on Rocky and Ty Beats' summer break through single and spits about his purple life.

Wale – Purple Swag (Freestyle) Lyrics

Cris Cab - Echo Boom (Mixtape)

2012-02-07T14:21:00.001-06:00

We weren't too familiar with Cris Cab's music before this tape so consider this our introduction to him. He is the latest signee to Pharrell's I Am Other imprint and just dropped his latest project Echo Boom. The Billionaire Boys Club presented tape features some sick original production with features from the likes of Pharrell, Wyclef, Melanie Fiona, Shaggy, and more. It's hard to describe his style but it's a hybrid of hip-hop, pop, and reggae. Hit the jump to stream and download the tape.

Download: Echo Boom

J. Cole & Big K.R.I.T. Concert At Assembly Hall

2012-02-07T13:32:00.004-06:00

The next concert at Assembly Hall is finally here! J. Cole will be headlining the Campus Consciousness Tour with Big K.R.I.T. on April 17th. Student pre-sale tickets will be available Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8 AM and will go on general sale Friday, February 10 at 10 AM. You can find more information on Ticketmaster or the Assembly Hall page.

Sir Michael Rocks - Out the Jam ft. Chuck Inglish

2012-02-06T22:57:00.000-06:00

Is it still a Cool Kids song if Chuck Inglish didn't produce it? Either way, these two always bring quality hip-hop. Although Mikey and Chuck have been working on their solo careers, they still got time to hit the studio and make something ill. That Jet Life signing continues to be a good look, as Monsta Beatz provides some smooth production. Look out for the Jacuzzi Series sometime this year, a project that these two are working on with TGOD producer Cardo.

Ro Ransom - Lets Try This Again

2012-02-06T18:38:00.001-06:00

Ro drops some new tunes via his Tumblr page. This track won't be on Ransomnia which is slated to drop later this year. Get familiar with the up and coming Harlem emcee.

Sir Michael Rocks - Imagine (Prod. by Cardo)

2012-02-06T14:53:00.001-06:00

On Premier Politics we saw how dope this combination was. Cardo continues to improve on the boards while Sir Mike keeps stepping up the mic skills. Look out for more from these two this year as Premier Politics 2 is set to drop as well as a TPC (ToothPick Clique) compilation tape. #JETS making noise in 2012.

Curren$y - Here (EP)

2012-02-06T13:36:00.000-06:00

Quietly released via twitter yesterday, Spitta drops a five track EP in honor of the Super Bowl. His latest work finds him rapping over recognizable beats and features the likes of the Jet Life crew. Tracklist and download link after the jump!

1. Pay Attention
2. #CruiseLife
3. What The Fuck
4. Livin'
5. Conference Call ft. The Jets

Download: Curren$y - Here (EP)

Spaceghostpurrp - God of Black, Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

2012-02-05T14:24:00.001-06:00

If you we made you a fan of SPG with our initial coverage of him, then you should be glad to know that the funk is back. Earlier this week he released his new tape God of Black and its as trippy as you think it is. Good news is that unlike his previous release, this project is fully mastered so you'll be trippin' in HD. We're huge fans of SPG's production so this was an easy instant download. If you're looking for something lyrical, this isn't necessarily the tape for you, but we still recommend checking it out. You never know what your taste buds might liken. Stream and download below.

DOWNLOAD: God of Black

STS - Great Mood ft. ASAP Ferg (Video)

2012-02-04T17:59:00.001-06:00

The A$AP Mob is not a one man show. In this video A$AP Ferg clearly shows STS up on his own song with a double time chanting flow that has been around Harlem since the Dipset era. A$AP Ferg (a.k.a. Fergenstein or my favorite, Tha Trap Lord) is clearly another example of how the future of hip-hop is in good hands as nothing but quality seems to come out of his camp. STS is no joke either, check this out if you don't believe me. A$AP Mob album coming in the next couple of months and I can't wait.

J. Mars - The Reservation (Mixtape)

2012-02-04T13:36:00.000-06:00

After his first ear-catching single that was "Black Diamond Shamballas," we finally get the debut project from J. Mars. The Reservation is hosted by Hot 107.9's DJ Damage and sponsored by Cloud Kicker Clothing. We were given the opportunity to get an advanced listen of the project and must say that Mars serves up a formidable first impression to his new fans. As always, hit the jump to download the Delaware native's mixtape.

1. Start the Show (Prod. The Makers)
2. Black Diamond Shamballas (Prod. Corn- Mill)
3. Empire Music
4. Substance Abuse (in2)
5. Feelin It
6. Belvedere Ninja (Prod. Corn- Mill)
7. Diamond State of Mind
8. Ivette
9. Toast Music (Prod. Zagga)
10. The Art of Luxuria (Précis)
11. Maybe Tonight ft Sean Divine (Prod. Sean Divine)
12. Valley of Death
13. Going Away Party (Prod. Corn-Mill)
14. Outro (Prod. Corn-Mill)

DOWNLOAD: The Reservation

M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Video)

2012-02-03T13:24:00.001-06:00

After sharing the mp3 just a few days ago, M.I.A. comes through with an equally sick music video to accompany it. Definitely check out these dope visuals. It's the equivalent of Fast & Furious in Morocco.