Straight Fresh: April 2011

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Mack Maine - Gangsta

Head man over at Young Money drops this new track. Not sure what it is off of, but hit the jump to download.

It was reported earlier that Soulja Boy was working on a deal to sign with Baby and the YMCMB family. Baby has squashed these rumors with these remarks via twitter:

YMCMB busine$$ real talk.I neva tried 2 sign n0b0dy thts already sign 2 s0meb0dy.we d0nt r0ck like tht.I neva tried 2 sign s0ulja.but I respect tha lil h0mey wrk keep getn it$$$$

Songs of the Week (April 30)

Ayoo. Saturday again. New jams. Hit the jump to check out Jurassic 5, Game, Crooked I, Locksmith, Clipse, Cam'Ron, Kanye and others. Also the new banner is going to be up soon. Swag.

The Detroit player stopped by the Come Up Show and he drops off a five minute or so freestyle. He spits some new bars from his upcoming album, and shuts it down. The rhymes from the new album sound real nice.

Kanye West & Jay-Z Single Getting Help from Beyonce & Bruno Mars

So Complex stated the the first official single off Ye and Hov's collabrative album Watch The Thrown will be called "Lift Off", and will feature Beyonce and Bruno Mars. I don't know how I feel about the Bruno Mars part but Beyonce kills everything she touches, especially when Jay is involved. Produced by Ye and Jeff Bhasker, should be coming out pretty soon.

Producers From Bad Meets Evil Speak On The EP

Producers Havoc, Bangladesh, and Mr. Porter talk about what to expect on the Bad Meets Evil EP. This is going to be an EP that will be talked about for a long ass time.

Tyga - Reminded (feat. Adele) (Video)

Download Black Thoughts Vol. 2 if you haven't already.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Battlefield 3 Extended Trailer

I know this came out a few weeks ago, but I'm pretty convinced that Battlefield will be taking many people away from Call of Duty, including me. Can't wait for this to drop it looks fuckin ill.

Meek Mill - Moment 4 Life (Video)

Pretty cool video. If you want, you can download the track here.

Maino - Biggie Is Back

That'd be nice if he was indeed back. But he's not. Read More to download.

Here is the full version to "Tron Cat" that will appear on the always controversial Tyler The Creator's upcoming album Goblin. Download after the jump.

Freck Billionaire was in jail for selling crack to an undercover police officer, but is now out and releasing new music. This joint features the head of the Shakedown Mafia. Hit the jump to download.

Fonzworth Bentley - Venice Beaches (Video)

This track can be found on his project C.O.L.O.U.R.S. that dropped a couple days ago.

Don Omar - How We Roll (Remix) (feat. Busta Rhymes & Reek Da Villian) (Video)

Although none of the above mentioned artists actually appear in the video, it does however cement the fact that Furious 5 does in fact look like a sick ass movie.

Cory Gunz - Know My Name

Haha to this picture, but anyway here is the track that Cory was laying down for his first episode of Son Of A Gun. Download can be found after the jump.

Don't know when or where this is from, but what do you think he should talk about? Download after the jump.

Unreleased Prodigy from '97, with the concept of this song being the personification of his gun as his girlfriend. Very similar to Rich Boy's verse in "Paper Planes (Diplo Remix)". Hit the jump to download.

Soulja has said he's been in talks with Birdman about possibly signing to Cash Money. This is what he had to say.

I met with Baby and Slim down in Miami. He’s trying to get me to come over to Cash Money. I still got paperwork with Interscope Records, so I’m just trying to figure out what I’ma do. I got a lot of great options on the table. I’ve been a fan of Cash Money since I was young. I’ve been listening to Birdman’s music since I was growing up. I would have never thought. I’m taking it into consideration. Birdman, we really had a good talk when we met. But I’m still young. I’m only 20 years old. So after I do these two albums, I either have the choice to go back to Interscope and re-up, do my contract over, or I can go down to Miami with Cash Money.

This is what I think about this...

Props to RR.

Apollo The Great - Call It Quits (feat. Joell Ortiz)

Apollo the Great is joined by Mr. Yaowa for this track from Apollo 21. Joell goes in. Hit the jump to download.

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Trailer

Looks pretty epic. And expensive. Coming July 1.

Tyler The Creator Talks About Yonkers

Tyler The Creator breaking down what was going through his head while making his hit "Yonkers."

Kendrick Lamar Section 80 Promo

One of the top projects I'm looking for ward too. Also interested to see the HiiiPower music video.

Nardwuar & Lil' Wayne

If you're not familiar with Nardwuar and his interview techniques...he's an eccentric guy that supplies the artist he interviews with rare records and paraphernalia that represent their career or inspirations. Take a look.

Son Of A Gun: Episode 1

If you didn't catch the premiere of Cory Gunz TV show, here it is. I watched a little bit of it but honestly, wasn't really into it. In the first episode, Cory contemplates the decision to sign with Nick Cannon or Weezy.

Young Jeezy - Count It Up (Remix) (feat. Tity Boi) (Video)

New Young Jeezy visuals. TM103 coming June 1, 2024.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Tyler The Creator - Goblin Promotion

The second part of Tyler The Creator's promotion of his upcoming album Goblin set to drop May 10th. He takes on the character of a golf enthusiast, Thurnis Haley.

French Montana - Choppa Choppa Down (Remix) (feat. Rick Ross & Wiz Khalifa)

The original remix featured Gucci but come on Gucci, Fuck outta here with your bullshit. Here is the 2.0 remix with the Boss instead of Gucci. What do you guys think is better? Hit the jump for the download.

Annnnd this is the first single from Em & Royce's Bad Meets Evil EP. Dopeness. Hit the jump to download.

This is insane. Chiddy is going to attempt to freestyle for 9 hours straight, with support of Xaphoon Jones on the turntables. Watch it live, right here. He said he's going to be getting his subject material suggestions via live twitter updates so hit him up at @RealChiddy.

B.o.B. Talks Odd Future

So Bobby Ray and Odd Future head Tyler The Creator had a little something going when Tyler dissed B.o.B. in his hit "Yonkers." Bobby responded with his track "No Future", and here is The Source sitting down with the Atlanta MC to discuss how there is no hard feelings or beef of any kind.

J. Cole Talks About Album Delays

One of the most talked about and hyped young artists in the game talks about what is going on with his freshman album and why it keeps being delayed:

“I know my fans are frustrated with me, because I won’t give a date. I only gave a date one time in my career last year, and I smacked myself in the face because it was so unrealistic. Now I say it’s coming soon, and it’s really true, because we’re in the final stages right now.”
“I think of my own expectations and my pressure on myself. I don’t worry about what the world wants me to do. I’m worrying about meeting my expectations. My album is really heavy, it’s really emotional, it’s really true.”

Spliff Star - Wish You Could (feat. Fat Joe)

Part of the Conglomerate releases this track with Jose. Pretty forgettable track unfortunately. Hit the jump to download.

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I-20 - Life Is Short (feat. Freeway, Dox Diggla & Goga)

Haven't heard much from I-20 since his verse on "Move Bitch" and "I Like That", but this is a new dope track with him, Freeway and a few others. Give it a listen and download after the jump.

Nope it's not an unknown artist, it's Luda's new R&B group. The trio just signed to Def Jam and this will serve as their first single. Hit the jump to download.

Yo Gotti held a listening party for Cocaine Muzik 6 (yeah I know how many of these does the world REALLY need) and this track was released to appease those who couldn't make it. Read More to download.

Travis Porter - Cake (Video)

New video from Travis Porter from Money Music Magnums. I didn't even know Travis Porter was a group until a few weeks ago...I thought it was a just a black guy with skinny jeans and a dream.

Jennifer Lopez - Hypnotico

New music from Mrs. Anthony from her upcoming album Love? with production by RedOne. I can see this one being a hit. Hit the jump to download.

Uh ohhh...another pop artist signed to Cash Money gets an esteemed guest spot by Dwayne Carter. I feel as if this is a song that has been made many times before...but hit the jump to download if inclined.

Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said (feat. Skylar Grey) (Video)

This is a really dope video, although I still have no idea what Skylar Grey Looks like. Of course, Lasers in stores now.

South Park Season 15 Episode 1

Honestly, I'm not a fan of South Park in general, but I saw this posted at 2dopeboyz and decided to give it a go. Not sure how I feel about...possibly quite disturbed. The episode is entitled "Human CentiPad" for those wondering.

CJ Hilton - So Fresh (feat. Nas)

R&B singer CJ Hilton recruits the God's Son for this cut. Download after the jump.

Lloyd Banks - Eyes Wide

New Bank's from the DJ Haze tape, glad he ~~kept the tags at a minimum~~. His voice sounds a little weird on the hook I thought.. *shrugs*.

*Updated with no tags*

MTV reported that Warren G is set to release an EP sometime this summer that he had worked on with the late Nate Dogg just before he passed away. The EP should be great, with features from The Game, B.o.B, and more. RIP to the hook king.

“Nate wasn’t just a hook man, he was a songwriter too,” he remembers. “He was just incredible. Back in the day I had seen how he could captivate the crowd when he sang. We’d be in the hood and he’d sing and everybody would just melt. I was like, ‘Nate, let’s go and let’s work, let’s make it happen and be successful.’ And we did that.”

XV - In Studio With Just Blaze

Real cool video that shows the behind the scene process of creating a track using samples from basically anywhere. Watch XV work with some producers including the great Just Blaze while creating the track "When We're Done" from Zero Heroes.

JR Writer - Get On My Level

Well JR Writer for some reason has made a career out of rapping, but I still haven't quite figured out how or why. Anyway while everyone contemplates the answer to this question enjoy the "rap" over Wiz and Too $hort's "On My Level" beat. Download after the jump.

That's right folks, instead of having the most explosive and perhaps the best play maker in all of sports, Michael Vick, we have Peyton Hillis to grace the cover of Madden 2012. If sports hasn't learned by now, never let the fans vote on anything, period. I am actually surprised Yao Ming is not on the cover, seeing as he is a starting all star selection every year...

smh...

Consequence - Everybody Told Me

Consequence just let this track go, produced by G.O.O.D. Music head Kanye West. Laid back chill beat and lyrics to go along with it. Hit the jump to download.

Snoop Dogg - Peer Pressure (feat. Traci Nelson) (Video)

Snoop keeps his #PuffPuffPassTuesdays going strong with the visuals of track 6 off his latest album Doggumentary.

YC - Racks on Racks (DJ Laser Remix) (feat. YC Ft. Wiz Khalifa, Ace Hood, Memphis Bleek, JD, Da Brat, Kevin Cossom, Twista, Trae Tha Truth & Maino)

Let's say you're like Andrew and you LOVE "Racks on Racks"...but there's so many remixes, how can you possibly make sure you've heard all of them?? Do not fear, DJ Laser is here with the answer. Splicing all the verses from everyone who matters onto one track so you can get your racks on racks on racks. Props to RR.

Fonzworth Bentley drops off his new mixtape with some big time features. Kanye, Andre 3000, Lil' Wayne, UGK and more join up with Mr. Bentley for this project. Should be nice. Hit the jump for the tracklist and the download link.

Leaked last year but this is the full version. From the mixtape 80 Blocks From Tiffany's Mixtape: Part II. Pour one up. Read more to download.

Beyonce - Move Your Body (feat. Swizz Beatz) (Video)

B's contribution to Michelle Obama's attempt to control childhood obesity gets an accompanying video.

50 Cent - Bullshit & Party

Will be on David Guetta's upcoming album. This = #NAH. But I do want to hear his first single sometime soonish...read more to download this for now.

Cam'Ron & Vado - Hey Muma (Video)

New video from Cam & Slime, track can be found on Gunz N Butta. See Part 1 of the video right here.

DJ Khaled - Welcome To My Hood (Remix) (feat. Ludacris, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Mavado, Twista, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, Game & Waka Flocka Flame) (Video)

The official video to DJ Khaled's Remix to "Welcome To My Hood." Luda kills it and looks fresh to death. Song features a million people from Luda, Ace Hood, T-Pain, Birdman, Bun B, The Game and many more.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

DJ Khaled - We The Best Forever Artwork

We The Best Forever hits stores June 28th, and here is the official artwork.

CyHi Da Prynce - Top Of the World (Video)

From CyHi's Royal Flush mixtape.

Donnis - Loft Music (Remix)

Donnis remixes a track from The Weeknd's House of Balloons mixtape, which may actually be solely responsible for 50% of all teenage pregnancies.

This was originally on Hi, My Name is Bob, but now is available liberated of all DJ tags.

Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 (Album Stream)

Since we will no longer be posting links to full album downloads (morals got the best of us), but if you haven't gotten to listen to the new Beastie Boys album now is your chance. Taking advantage of the fact that Madison Square Garden is no longer in use... (#NoShots at the Knicks fans) they press play on the boom box and play the entire project from front to back. For those interested in the Nas featured song, it starts at around the 10 minute mark.

Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP Goes Diamond

Just one moth after Eminem's fourth studio album The Eminem Show went diamond his sophomore album follows suit. That gives Marshall three albums that have each sold at least 10 million units! Congratulations to Shady, arguably the most influential rapper of the last 15 years. Ever since he released his debut album Infinite he has been a problem in the rap game, and will go down in history as one of "the greats."

Pill - Motivation (Freestyle)

Pill, from Ross's Maybach Music Group, decides to lay some bars over Kelly Rowland's latest single. Read more if you want to download.

Roth and Luke decided to let this go late last night (or early this morning) via twitter. Nice little track to wake up to with a laid back beat and Asher spitting, well...like usual Asher. Hit the jump for the download.

Spitta doesn't waste anytime releasing new material, even though he just let loose Covert Coup. This one can be found on iTunes or after the jump.

Gorilla Zoe - Twisted (feat. Lil' Jon) (Video)

Zoe & Lil' Jon get some crunk in their system in their new video. Rockstar lifestyle might not make it.

N.O.R.E. - Shot Somebody (Video)

Certainly didn't take N.O.R.E. long to get the visuals shot (pun inteaded). Download his Easter present to the fans (which this song can be found on) right here.

Trina - Hit It Right (Video)

Off of Diamonds Are Forever.

Lil' Niqo - OK Then (feat. DJ Khaled) (Video)

I've never heard of this kid before today, but this is his first official single (he already has a deal with Def Jam..) that is supported by DJ Khaled and the video is hilarious. Most kids his age are spending days in elementary school, this kid's out driving around in blacked out Lambos and B.M.F.'ing tickets at Chuckie Cheese. #Swag.

Always do it big like Gucci Mane's stomach.

Props to @stephamirana for showing me this. Hit the jump to watch his "B.M.F." & "6 Foot 7 Foot" remixes.

Dead Prez - The Beauty Within (Video)

Visuals for Dead Prez's take on the ever-so-popular Bobby Ray x Bruno Mars joint.

Tony Yayo - Body Bag (feat. Mobb Deep) (Video)

Little bit of a scary song and video, but shit is fire. Old school flow of Yayo and Mobb Deep make for a real nice track. This will appear on Yayo's upcoming tape El Chapo which should be real nice.

Pusha T - Can I Live (Video)

Second video from Fear of God. If you don't have the tape already, quit bullshittin and download here. Hit the jump to get the mp3.

Maino tacks a verse onto Rick Ross' weed carrier's Lex Luger produced cut. What's going on with Triple C's anyway now that MMG is taking over? Read More to download.

Now this is going to be dope as fuck. The two D-town natives are collabing again with the Bad Meets Evil EP set to hit stores on June 14. Hopefully Royce will join Em and Bonnaroo to promote this. Anyway here is what the two had to say about the project.

Eminem:

“Royce and I started hanging out again and inevitably that led us back into the studio. At first we were just seeing where it went without any real goal in mind, but the songs started to come together crazy, so here we are.

Royce:

“I’m excited to see this project come to fruition considering the long lapse in time between when we worked before and now. We had a blast doing it and we just hope everyone enjoys it while we’re working on the ‘Monster’ that will be the Slaughterhouse album. #TeamShady”

Shout to RR.

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