Pharrell Spot For Harley-Davidson

So Skateboard P ads a custom line of Harley's to the ever-growing list of shit he has
 ... that's cool

D'Major feat Smooth Haynes - Light Up Freestyle

The two Connecticut representers step to the plate and take a swing at one of the year's best instrumentals so far...

...outta the park

[DOWNLOAD]

Kanye's Rolling Stone Visit

No office is safe. Guerrilla marketing 'Ye style strikes again.

"It takes so much for a me or an Eminem to come back and embrace it (popular culture) and say you know what, we have to deliver this on a major level to make a difference. It's such a shame that all your favorite artists are so underground. It's not cool for no one to hear shit anymore, thats the hipster justification of failure."

CurT@!n$ – The Dissertation: The Wu Thesis [Mixtape]

What I and hopefully you have been waiting for. Enjoy!

Tracklist + Download link after the jump.

Mr. Hudson – Love Never Dies

Mr. Hudson's contribution to Ye's "Good Ass Mixtape!" out in August. 

[DOWNLOAD]

Mikey Rocks - The Deal Went Sour x Bat Phone

Sir Michael teams up w/ The Produktionix (Tye Hill & DJ Thunder) and Tall Black Guy for more joints. Supposedly, they have a album worth a material recorded.. Hopefully we'll hear more soon.

The Deal Went Sour [prod. Tall Black Guy & Tye Hill] [DOWNLOAD]

Bat Phone [prod. The Produktionix & Tall Black Guy] [DOWNLOAD]

CurT@!n$ - 36 Chambers of Death

..Gawd. The Dissertation: The Wu-Thesis, drops tomorrow very soon. 

    [Artwork - tracklist here.]

[DOWNLOAD]

Theo Martins - Power [prod. Party Supplies]

Party Supplies and Theo switch up Ye's "Power" for a different feel. You be the judge..

[Download - Bandcamp]

Black Hippy Cipher [Video]

3/4 (Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul) of TDE's Black Hippy sharing a few bars w/ Calmatic.

+ New joint by Mr. Lamar -- "For the Homies" prod. Sounwave. [DOWNLOAD]

Wiz Khalifa Signs with Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records has announced the signing of acclaimed rapper Wiz Khalifa, an outcome of a deal with Rostrum Records, the rapper’s longtime independent label.  The Pittsburgh-based hip-hop sensation is currently at work on his much-anticipated label debut, slated for release in early 2011. Recently named MTV’s “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010,” Wiz is set to embark on a massive North American tour dubbed the “Waken Baken Tour,” which kicks off on Thursday, September 16th .

Nike Pays Tribute to Ass

I don't know where they're going with this or who their target demographic is but I salute their efforts either way.

Range feat Rick Ross - Ghetto Dance

Roc Nation artist Range drops his 1st official single with a little Rozay leverage

Range, who is a fellow Connectican, has a deep history in the game behind the pen. Glad to see him finally step out into the spotlight.

Bilal - "Robots" [Live in Belgium]

Mikael Colombu captures Bilal's performance at the Attic Addict tent for Dour Fest [Belgium]. This will be featured on his sophomore LP, "Airtight's Revenge" scheduled for Sept 14th via Plug Research.

Freddie Gibbs - Str8 Killa No Filla [Mixtape]

Here's the prelude to Gibb's Str8 Killa EP which drops August 3rd via Deacon. Mixed by Statik Selektah and features from Jay Rock, Bun B and Planet Asia. Also, peep his lastest interview w/ Complex here.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump. 

J. Cole - Problems [No Tags]

Sounds pre-mature but here's some new material from Cole. Featured on a Biggy Jiggy mixtape (huh?).
*Here's the tagless version. Sources say this is unfinished and missing a singer for the debut.

[DOWNLOAD] [prob. Jim Jonsin]

Kanye Acapella Twitter Performance

First Facebook Headquarters now Ye busts some new material for the staff at Twitter.

Cee Lo Green - What Part of Forever

Dope... too bad it was for the Twilight soundtrack

KiD CuDi - Mojo So Dope

Presumably off MOTM2 which has now been pushed back to October 26

[Download]

Quadron - Slippin [Video]

Here's the official video of "Slippin" from their self-titled debut album. [Live performance]

Directed by Walter Robot

Freddie Gibbs - On One

Gibbs gets the bonus cut of the Kia x Adult Swim Single Programs. Features from Mike Bigga (Killer Mike), LCD Soundsystem & the highly-anticiapted Madvillain (Madlib x MF Doom) reunion single.

[DOWNLOAD] [prod. Josh the Goon & Speakerbomb]

Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme - "Loving You Is Killing Me" [Live In-Studio]

Turns out that the band he was performing w/ last time is called The Grand Scheme. Here's another song of his upcoming album, "Good Things" which will be in stores Sept. 28th via Stone Throw Records.

Wale - More About Nothing Teaser #2

More About Nothing drops August 3rd. You can also check out a new track that didn't make the mixtape. Some spoken word Wale.. interesting...

*Bonus: Wale - Ambitious Girl

[Download]

XV - Top of the Roof

Off his upcoming 'best of' mixtape V for Vizzy mixtape hosted by Evil Empire.

Could've sworn 30 Minute Layover was a prelude to the Vizzy Zone mixtape but oh well, a best of mix with a few new joints will deffinitely do well for this dude.

[Download]

Kanye Denounces Good Ass Job Title

Kanye officially joins twitter and addresses the name of his upcoming album.

'Ye's the man but really, how do you drop a song as tough as "Power" and just let it linger around with no video or solid album title for this long? Hopefully he makes me bite my tongue soon.

J. Cole on FSU "Who Dat" Video Controversy

Seriously, Cole is the last guy that should be catchin heat for some shit like this.

Wale - The Eyes of Tiger

New track off More About Nothing dropping August 3rd

The song is about what you think its about, an ode to Tiger Woods

[Download]

Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem

First single off his Str8 Killa EP coming [8/3]. Str8 Killa no Filla the mixtape also drops [7/29]

Most underrated XXL Freshman imo

Kanye West - Verses from Good Ass Job

Mr. West spits a few verses from Good Ass Job at the Facebook Offices.
DOPE!  

E Reece feat. Tunji & El Prez - Don’t Front

Not really big on Reece but I can apperciate this. Off "Concrete Steppin" which actually dropped today.

[DOWNLOAD] ["Concrete Steppin" - Itunes]

Maximum Balloon feat. Theophilus London - Groove Me

Under the name Maximum Ballon for upcoming solo project through Interscope, David Sitek is mainly recognized as a band member of TV on the Radio. Here's one single w/ a feature from Theophilus.

[DOWNLOAD] [ItsARap]

Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar [Studio Version]

Just peeped this on MTV Jams, so I figured I'll share. Some probably already catch this awhile back but I was only aware of the Official Video. "Good Things" in Stores Sept. 28th. 

Jesse Boykins III - Closer

Covers Corinne Bailey Rae's "Closer". [The Life Of A....Singer]

[DOWNLOAD]

Freddie Gibbs – Serve Or Get Served

Here's another track produced by Statik Selektah off Str8 Killa No Filla mixtape [7/29]. 

[DOWNLOAD]

The Cool Kids @ Afro Punk 2010

The Cool Kids performing for the Afro Punk Festival at Fort Greene, Brooklyn. [Creative Control]

CurT@!n$ feat. DOM Kennedy – 2 Sports Cars

Off CurT@!n$ upcoming Wu-tribute project, The Dissertation: The Wu-Thesis.

I like these dudes paying homage to artist they grew up to. [Fashawn - "Ode to Illmatic"]

[DOWNLOAD]

Coca Cola - Burn Ignite [Video]

One of three promo videos for Coca Cola's Burn Energy drink featuring Steve Berra. The others feature poet/lyricist and urban beast artistry phenom Julius Wright A.K.A. Lyrical God, and all girl snowboarding/film crew, "Peep Show." You can check out all the videos here.

Curt@!ns x Karmaloop TV

Karmaloop catches up with Curt@!ns to discuss his music and new clothing venture, Free World.

Hottest Breakthrough MC 2010: Wiz Khalifa

MTV's poll comes to an end and the fans have spoken: "Taylor Gang or die"

A couple of suspect nominations but at least they chose someone I wouldn't mind winning.

Mac Miller - Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza

Off Mac Miller's upcoming mixtape, K.I.D.S. dropping August 13th

The Roots ft John Legend - The Fire

Latest visuals off How I Got Over. In Stores Now

“The Fire” is one of my favorite tracks off HIGO and really feels like something you’d hear in the theater. The line “you don’t say good luck, you say don’t give up” inspired me to create a period piece narrative that stays true to the lyrics while adding another layer to the interpretation.

-Director Rik Cordero

Hardfest 2010: Theophilus London x Jesse Boykins III

directed by Slick Jackson, here's some footage of TL & Jesse Boykins at Hardfest NYC 2010.

The Diplomats feat Vado - Salute (Remix)

The remix to the araabMUZIK produced lead single from The Dips upcoming comeback album.

How do you think Cam'ron's new right hand Vado man fits in with the rest of The Diplomats and how do you think they feel about it? Time will tell.

[DOWNLOAD]

MTV2's Sucker Free Summit

MTV’s first-ever Sucker Free Summit with panelists Fat Joe, Bun B, Miss Info, Elliott Wilson, DJ Drama, Ron Artest, and Vibe EIC Jermaine Hall.
The Sucker Free crown winners (see the winners list here) were determined with votes from 50 other tastemakers like Angela Yee, Funkmaster Flex, Uncle Ralph, Green Lantern, Cipha Sounds, Peter Rosenberg, Noah Callahan-Bever, Datwon Thomas, Chuck Creekmur, Eric & Jeff Rosenthal of ItsTheReal, Clinton Sparks, Don Cannon, Greg Street, Michael “5000″ Watts, Julia Beverly, and more.

Actual Proof – Skate Kids (prod. 9th Wonder) [Video]

The audio for this came out awhile ago. With all the work 9th's put in for them, they're getting ready to release a EP which is schedule for August 23rd. [Priceflims]

Actual Proof - "Skate Kids" (prod. 9th Wonder) [DOWNLOAD]

Serge Didenko - Promo Tour Summer '10

The homie Serge took his show on the road promoting his Clinton Sparks hosted mixtape "Bagoflaundry To Ditch" Check it out:

Rick Ross x The Roots - B.M.F. (Live)

The Roots and Rozay Live on Jimmy Fallon. Teflon Don in stores now

Really feelin this performance. Even with the lack of coordination shown by the people behind them. Be sure to check out the B.M.F. Cookin Soul Remix as well.

Shawn Chrystopher - The Revival

not sure why this wasn't on The Audition.. Anyways, enjoy.

[DOWNLOAD]

Jay-Z, Rihanna & E.S. Posthumus - Run This Town-Posthumus Zone (Medley)

Run This town/Posthumus Zone mashup officially released on iTunes via Roc Nation

Not messin' with the original (especially w no 'Ye) but certainly cool to hear none the less.

[Download]

Chip Tha Ripper x KiD CuDi - All Talk [Live]

Cudi making a suprise apperance for Chip's first solo show at Santos, NYC.... should've brought out Christian Bale too. [Illroots]

KiD CuDi ft. Chip Tha Ripper & Christian Bale [DOWNLOAD]

Mac Miller - La La La La (Video)

So I'll be honest. when I got a press release in the email saying that Mac Miller had inked w/ Rostrum Records, I thought I was his association with fellow Pittsburgh native and now label-mate Wiz Khalifa that got him his deal. Although that couldn't have hurt, after I did a little brushing up, the kid has joints, "La La La La" being his latest.

Lauryn Hill – Repercussions

This could very well just be a leak of an old, unreleased song, but for the sake of music today, let's all hope this is a small sign that Ms. Hill is back in the studio.

[DOWNLOAD]

Lupe Fiasco - BMF (Freestyle)

Lupe's rendition of Ricky's latest aptly re-titled Building Minds Faster

Its iight, I can respect Lupe's lyricism and direction on this one but the original was just too hard... I'm sorry.

[DOWNLOAD]

Young Gunz x Don Cannon - Back to Business (Mixtape)

[Download]

Skeme - Don't Lose Focus

Video for this drop earlier this month. Off his upcoming Pistols and Palm Trees.

[DOWNLOAD]

KarmaloopTV x Theo Martins

Lastest of KarmaloopTV: interview w/ Theo Martins on his recent projects, touring and more. 

 

Chip Tha Ripper - Here I Am (Video)

Here's the visuals for Chip's joint off of 6th Sense's project It's a 6th Sense Beat!

Ski Beatz ft. Mos Def - Cream Of The Planet [Video]

24HR Karate School due September 7th. We can only hope...

Directed by Creative Control.

+Check out, Ski Beatz ft. Mos Def & Whosane - "Taxi" [Video] [Download]

Mike Posner - Please Don’t Go

The 2nd single off of 31 Minutes To Takeoff produced by Benny Blanco

[DOWNLOAD]

NBA2K11 Preview

Nuff Said...

MTV Top 5 Breakthrough MC's of '10

MTV comes up with another bullshit list of hip hoppers and they narrowed a list of 20 down to five. Here's Wiz:

Although plenty of dope MC's made the top 20 (Nipsey, Curren$y, Big Sean, Jay Electronica, etc) they we overlooked and missed the Top 5 but after all, the MTV "fans" voted.
Check the rest (including J.Cole) here

"Grown Kid Syndrome" Release Date

Pac Div def deserves a post for this one.. along w/ G.O.O.D. Music Day, this Fall is looking brighten. 

cARTer – Elevator Rap [Video]

Visuals from last year's Legal Trappin'. directed by Topshelf Junior.

Freddie Gibbs ft. Bun B, Chuck Inglish, Chip Tha Ripper & Dan Auerbach – Oil Money

This goes hard. Str8 Killa No Filla mixtape out July 29th. 

[DOWNLOAD]

Pharrell Hints: Pusha T to sign with G.O.O.D. Music

I think this could be that next needed career move for Pusha (and The Clipse for that matter)

J. Cole's Album Will Be Featureless (Except Jay)

I agree with this move. Your debut album is suppose to be a showcase of your talent, not how many big-named pals you have. It might not go platinum but hey, neither did Illmatic initially...

Quadron - "Slippin" [Live]

Came across this Dutch-native duo awhile back after dropping their self-titled debut in March. Singer Coco Maja Hastrup Karøj and producer Robin Hannibal just finished up their first U.S. tour and are now working on their 2nd LP. Here's footage of their show in Portland, OR presented by Vtech and Fresh Selects. 

[Video] [Download]

Sean Barton x CLOUT

CLOUT recently collabed on a project w/ artist Sean Barton for this summers series entitled, "The Sean Barton Collection".  Here's a couple of tees and a crewneck from the collection. Full story @ Hypebeast.

Nickelus F- All I Know

1st leak off of Commercials. I think Nick mighty be fishin for some endorsements or free shit with this one but I feel him either way.

[Download]

Criss Lyric - The Frame

Full length LP by All Mighty rep Criss Lyric

J. Cole Brings Out Freeway

apparently, Cole had a show in Philly and brought out  Freeway... good shit