The Dark Knight Rises - Official Trailer #3 (Video)

SOURCE: FACEBOOK

Tokyo Crow - What U Doing (Video)

Washington DC Newcomer Tokyo Crow drops his all out new single "What U Doin" in collaboration with CoolKidsForeverFilms. "What U Doin" is the first single off Tokyo Crow's new MixTape #TLC -The Last Class- dropping April 30th 2012.

TOKYO CROW LINKS
TWITTER.COM/THISISTOKYOCROW

Sha Stimuli - The Trueman Show (Mixtape)

SOURCE: TWITTER

Today Sha Stimuli dropped The Trueman Show, the 4th installment of #TheRentTapeSeries.The Trueman Show is an authentic look into Sha’s life using his music to convey his continuing struggles in the rap game, stepping into the world of the 9-5er and his love/hate relationship with the life that he left behind and what is not visible in the future, and the rise and fall of his personal and professional relationships (or is it just a metaphor). While we’ve heard Sha’s message before, we’ve not truly heard it like this, a cleansing of the soul, while rising up like the Phoenix from the ashes.

SHA STIMULI LINKS
SHASTIMULI.COM

DOWNLOAD: SHA STIMULI - TRUEMAN (MIXTAPE)

Fuse TV Interviews G-Scott (Video)

Esteban Serrano talks to G-Scott about his conceptual mixtape "Weekend In Los Vegas", people identifying with his music, being a producer before a rapper, and more.

G-SCOTT LINKS
GSCOTTMUSIC.COM

Kush Caffrey & TPOVO - Gold Royce (Video)

Kush Caffrey first appearance on the blog with his new joint "Gold Royce" featuring TPOVO.

Darius Spady - Haven + Sunset (Instrumental Album)

New beat tape from Philadelphia producer Darius Spady. 5 tracks of just straight instrumentals.

DARIUS SPADY LINKS
TWITTER.COM/IMDARIUSSPADY

DOWNLOAD: DARIUS SPADY - SUNSET (BEAT TAPE)

Big K.R.I.T. - 4 Eva N A Day Theme (Video)

SOURCE: NOISEY.COM

Bump this in the whip b and you'll probably lose your mind like I did. The video reminds me a bit of Kanye's "Heartless" video.

GRIME Presents: Schoolboy Q With Ab-Soul in Philadelphia (Video)

SOURCE: TWITTER

Schoolboy Q with fellow TDE artist Ab-Soul at the Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia,PA presented by Babylon Cartel. Filmed by Anthony Campusano and edited by Noah Stack.

Dorsh - Belief (Dave Owen Remix)

This single is a change of pace from the past three as it is actually remix by drum-n-bass heavy weight Dave Owen. Dorsh's vocals blend perfectly with the future soul vibes of Dave's production. Dorsh's album "Neopolitan" drops May 7th!

DORSH LINKS
DORSHMUSIC.COM

Usher - Lemme See [Ft/ Usher]

SOURCE: 2DOPEBOYZ.COM

Usher recruits the MMG leader Rick Ross for his new "Lemme See" single.

Rihanna - Where Have You Been (Video)

SOURCE: KARENCIVIL.COM

Fresh off being named in TIME's 100 Most Influential People In The World, Rihanna shows off her beauty and her dance moves in her newest video "Where Have You Been". I'll be real
with you guys, the song is about me.

B*Star - Confused Conscience (Video)

The new video "Confused Conscience" from the ".evoL" mix tape. The song itself is about many themes, some of them being schizophrenia and women to name a few.

B*STAR LINKS
TWITTER.COM/THISISBSTAR

Hardaway Smith - Discovered Dreams

The latest track release from LA's own Hardaway Smith. Discovered Dreams is produced by Corey G. Are we going to be seeing a new project soon? Woop.

HARDAWAY SMITH LINKS
TWITTER.COM/HARDAWAYSMITH

Throwbacks: John Legend - Stay With You (Audio)

I am on a roll with finding good joints. This appears on John Legend's first album, but this is the best version! Plus it was a live recording at the Knitting factory.

Tree - All (Video)

In addition to being named one of So Many Shrimp's 12 Producers To Watch For In '12, Tree was also recently named to Complex's list of New Chicago Rappers To Watch. 

TREE LINKS

TWITTER.COM/MCTREEG

L.O.V.E. - Hold On (Video)

The second visual from the "Eat.Pray.Love." mixtape.

L.O.V.E. LINKS
TWITTER.COM/WHATSLOVEGOT2DO

Throwbacks: Prince Paul - Yes, I Do Love Them Ho's (Instrumental)

One of my favorite creative instrumental albums. I don't know how I stumbled upon this, but I am glad I did. The skits on this are hilarious as f*ck.

Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans [Mateo Cover] (Video)

Singer Mateo covers Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans". Earlier this week Azealia dropped a remix I know, I know. I have been following Mateo since I first heard his song "Human" on myspace. Guy is really talented.

MATEO LINKS
MATEOONLINE.COM

T. Shirt - My B*tch Don't Even Like Me + Old Man Angst

Yo T.Shirt's "Fuck" album is totally speaking to me today, thought I should share my current

two favorites. 

T.SHIRT LINKS

ILLRAPPER.COM

DOWNLOAD: T.SHIRT - MY B*TCH DON'T EVEN LIKE ME (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: T.SHIRT - OLD MAN ANGST (MP3)

Naruto Shippuuden 5: Blood Prison (Movie)

SOURCE: ANIMECRAZY.NET

WATCH: NARUTO SHIPPUUDEN 5: BLOOD PRISON (MOVIE)

I Am Wh?t I Do | Ep. 5 | Ft/ Eric Sosa (Video)

IAmWhatIDo's host Kai sits down with Eric Sosa to talk his humble beginnings.

ERIC SOSA LINKS
ERICSOSA.COM

Thelonious Martin - Nothing Rhymes With Orange + Colors (Instrumental Album)

SOURCE: 2DOPEBOYZ.COM

Thelonious Martin gives us a soul heavy instrumental album titled "Colors". I am really interested 
to see what he sampled for some of his records, especially "Nothing Rhymes With Orange". As I 
listened, I could see the influence from producers like J Dilla, Madlib, MF DOOM, Pete Rock, Just Blaze, and The Alchemist. 

THELONIOUS MARTIN LINKS
TWITTER.COM/KINGTHELONIOUS

DOWNLOAD: THELONIOUS MARTIN - COLORS (INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM)

One Piece 545 (Video)

SOURCE: ANIMECRAZY.NET

WATCH: ONE PIECE 545 (VIDEO)

Jesse Abraham - Back Off

The first single, “Back Off,” from I Am Water was exclusively premiered and hosted by Hiphopdx.com on Wednesday April 25th.  By purchasing the single for $1 at http://bit.ly/BackOff you will automatically be making a donation towards servicing a community in need of clean drinking water. 100% of the proceeds from Jesse Abraham’s I Am Water LP will go directly to Charity Water, a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing countries. 

JESSE ABRAHAM LINKS
JESSEABRAHAM.COM

Schoolboy Q Performs "Oxy Music," "Nightmare On Figg St.," "Brand New Guy," And "Blessed" In Boston 4/25 (Video)

ScHoolboy Q stopped by Boston the other day as part of The Groovy Tour and we (Steady Leanin') picked up some dope footage of him performing "Oxy Music," "Nightmare on Figg St.," "Brand New Guy," and "Blessed."

Rich-P - Big Spender [Freestyle] (Video)

Harlem's Rich-P remixes the Theophilus London x A$ap Rocky track. Directed by Dashing X Bluel (Ande Emilio)

RICH-P LINKS
TWITTER.COM/RICHP213

Ab'stract - High For This

The first single from Ab'Stract's upcoming mixtape dropping in May, "Sucks To Be Me". 

AB'STRACT LINKS

TWITTER.COM/ABSTRACT_BX

DOWNLOAD: AB'STRACT - HIGH FROM THIS (MP3)

Boobe - Don't Text Me (Video)

Oy Boyz Records presents Boobe's new music video for his single "Don't Text Me" directed by Broadway.  BET's 106 & Park recently premiered "Don't Text Me" as the new joint of the day. "Don't Text Me" can be found on Boobe's upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape Boobe Trap hosted by DJ Drama.

BOOBE LINKS
TWITTER.COM/ONEWAYBOOBE

Fresh Daily - We On Again

"Back at it, snare like the bat crackin', stare like The Last Dragon, you scared? then stand back, yeah."A lyrical frenzy of an opener to let you know Fresh is ready for summer.

FRESH DAILY LINKS
FRESHDAILYMC.COM

Miguel - Ooh Ahh! + Art Dealer Chic Vol.3 (Ep)

The final installment of Miguel's "Art Dealer Chic Vol.3" series. I really enjoyed all the eps, they
were three songs straight to the point.



DOWNLOAD: MIGUEL - ART DEALER CHIC VOL.3 (EP)

Nas - The Don (Video)

SOURCE: XXLMAG.COM

Geez this guy Nas isn't stopping on the road to the release of his new album "Life Is Good".

H! Guys - #Club420 (Mixtape)

The H! Guys are back with new mixtape #Club420. Honestly I don't know how I missed this! H! Guy's member Dex had to alert me to this. I'm slacking in these streets b. 

HI GUYS LINKS

HIGUYSROCK.COM

DOWNLOAD: H! GUYS - #CLUB420 (MIXTAPE)

Signif - Like My Style (Video)

Milwaukee-bred NYC resident SigNif presents the Darren Cole/self-directed video for "Like My Style", the Gee Wiz-produced cut from her most recent release "Embracing Rejection". "[Like My Style] is me explaining how I don’t fit the typical rapper mode, and how I’m 100% fine with that," says SigNif. 

SIGNIF LINKS
SIGNIFTHEGIFT.COM

Green Street - Cascades [Ft/ Fresh Daily]

SOURCE: DJBOOTH.NET

Green Street releases the latest single "Cascades" from their "Endless Summer" ep featuring 

Brooklyn's emcee Fresh Daily. Production handled by Renaissance and Ken Ross. 

GREEN STREET LINKS

GREENSTREETRECORDS.NET

DOWNLOAD: GREEN STREET - CASCADES [FT/ FRESH DAILY] (MP3)

SICC Music - Peak Life (Video)

SICC Music's second visual Off Of their upcoming mixtape, "This Way To Eternity". The Peak bring the new visual to Dominican College, with Jaison BlackRose & whow a glimpse oF what it is, living the "PEAK Life".

SICC MUSIC LINKS
SICCMUSIC.COM

Talib Kweli - Prisoner Of Conscious (Tour)

More dates for Talib Kweli's "Prisoner Of Conscious" (Tour) to be announced, so stay tuned! 

DATES

Friday, May 18th - Providence, RI - Fete Music Ballroom 
Monday, May 28th - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge 
Wednesday, May 30 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop 
Thursday, May 31 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom 
Friday, June 1 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy 
Saturday, June 2 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig 
Sunday, June 3 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue

1982 - Up Every Night (Video)

Nice cool joint by the duo of Termanology and Statik Selektah. off the new album "2012", out May 22nd on Showoff/ST. Records.

Kid Ink - Up & Away (Artwork)

2012 XXL Freshman Kid Ink announces the Official Release date and Artwork for his highly anticipated debut Album "Up & Away."

"Up & Away" which will be distributed Independently via Kid Ink's label Tha Alumni Music Group is slated to drop on June 12th. It includes production from the likes of Cardiak, Jahlil Beats & Ned Cameron to name a few.

Kaskade @ Coachella [Full Live Set]

While procrastinating and putting off my studies on the copyright laws, that I have to study for my exam on Saturday. Kaskade released his full set from Coachella 2012 entirely for free on SoundCloud. Whether you missed him at Ultra this year or more recently at Coachella, you can now check all the new (and old) tracks he played. Kaskade keeps the energy level high and keeps interacting with the crowd. For more live sets check out our Ultra Live Sets post.

"This set was recorded at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2012. I placed a Zoom H4n handheld recorder in my booth to try and capture some of the audience reaction. I put that with the audio that came directly from the mixer. Enjoy!
 

Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans [Ft/ Azealia Banks] (Remix)

SOURCE: MISSINFO.TV

I have heard all this talk about this Lana Del Rey chick but, never thought to listen. You know how the hype machine works. This is my first time giving this a chance because Azealia is on it.

Cheeki Pow Pow - Hear Me Roar Louder (Tracklist)

While lurking on twitter, I peeped this from singer Cheeki PowPow. So far this is the official tracklist for her new project "Hear Me Roar Louder". More updates soon. 

CHEEKI POW POW LINKS

TWITTER.COM/CHEEKIPOWPOW

Coupe - Penguin Cool (Video)

Coupe drops the second video off of his highly anticipated solo debut mixtape "Bout Time" through Starbred Ent. The video was shot & filmed in VA Beach,VA & Baltimore, MD. It was directed by none other than KicksTV.

COUPE LINKS
TWITTER.COM/YABOYCOUPE

Deadmau5 – Fn Pig

Deadmau5 is known to release tracks he comes up with the night before on a live stream session, and “Fn Pig” is one of them. While we may not feature every single clip he creates, this one is worth checking out. More than 8 full minutes of industrial sounding progressive house that will get you ready for the weekend.
 

Nas - Daughters

SOURCE: ITSBIZKIT.COM

This track is way better than I expected it to be. Nas creates a track to tell of some trying situations with his daughter. He even addresses some of his daughter's problems like twitpic-ing a box of condoms. The combo of Nas and No I.D. is one that we need more of. Video of Nas below explaining the concept of the song. 

Kanye West - Lollipop [Ft/ Lil Wayne] (Woody's Remix)

With the latest leak off of the Woody x Kanye West: Remixed project, I remixed Mr. West's version of Lollipop.  He's so sweet, make her wanna lick the producer.

WOODY'S PRODUCE LINKS
WOODYSPRODUCE.COM



DOWNLOAD: KANYE WEST - LOLLIPOP [FT/ LIL WAYNE] (WOODY'S REMIX)

Big K.R.I.T. - Live From The Underground (Artwork)

SOURCE: ASHLEYOUTRAGEOUS.COM

"This is the artwork 4 my debut album “Live From The Underground”. It’s a representation of how I feel about underground vs mainstream music. At times I feel like mainstream music operates on a totally different planet. This illustrates how I’ve crash landed into the mainstream to bring the sounds from the underground back 2 the forefront. I want to thank everyone for all their support of my journey so far. Especially Team Big K.R.I.T. and my K4L supporters. I put twitter and facebook backgrounds in here for y’all to put on your pages. Let’s make history on June 5th". - Big K.R.I.T.

Naruto Shippuuden 260 (Video)

SOURCE: ANIMECRAZY.NET

WATCH: NARUTO SHIPPUUDEN 260 (VIDEO)

5/1 | The Rhythm Effect Presents: Brandon Hines (Event)

PromoteDope.com Presents: Chillin With Flowjo Stevo (Video) x BBE Untouchables (Video)

Promote Dope catches up with FlowJo before he made his big move to California from
New York City. "2 Ears 1 Mouth" hits the net on May 1st. Another video after the jump.

FLOWJO STEVO LINKS
TWITTER.COM/FLOWJOSTEVO

Usher - Scream

SOURCE: KARENCIVIL.COM

I like the direction that he is going in with these songs, rather than that "Love In The Club" bull from the last album. Preview his latest single "Scream" below. The song is going to be major in the clubs.

Children Of The Night - Northernplayalistic

One of my new favorites from the "Queens...Revisited" mixtape. This knocks in the trunk b! Word on the street is that DJ Kay Slay rocked this out on his late night show. Good job COTN.

CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT LINKS
COTNMUSIC.COM



DOWNLOAD: CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT - NORTHERNPLAYALISTIC (MP3)

Obii Say Live @ SOB's | Part 2 | (Video)

Better late than never right? DC Hip Hop artist, Obii Say blessed the stage at S.O.B.'s this past March for the GeneratioNext Showcase. The songs performed in this video are "Rap Attack"

"Hey, I Remember You", "For Scott Olsen (a capella), and "The Soul".

OBII SAY LINKS

OBIISAY.COM

PRO' Verb - Gravity (Video)

Emcee PRO' Verb flows smoothly over the Kendrick Lamar instrumental and really makes it into his own song. This is the second single from his 2011 mixtape "While You're Waiting".The leading lady in the vid is Alexandra Smith of SHOPALS, a jewelry designer and natural hair enthusiast.

PRO'VERB LINKS
ALLPROALLDAY.COM

Rugz D. Bewler - Fly Lil' Ninga

"Fly Lil' Ninga" appears on Rugz D. Bewler's latest effort "By Any Means Necessary".

RUGZ D. BEWLER LINKS
RUGZDBEWLER.COM



DOWNLOAD: RUGZ D. BEWLER - FLY LIL' NINGA (MP3)

Fat Boy Radio! Ft/ Mr. Lucky Lefty | Mike Classic [Interview] (Video)

Mike Classic is back for his second appearance on Fat Boy Radio! to promote his new release "Where Amazing Happens". Does he cringe when he hears his old stuff? How did he feel when his music was played by Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex? Mike Classic claiming "RNO"? Being confused for J.Cole in the club? Taking shots at Android instagram users? Find out more in this interview.

MIKE CLASSIC LINKS
MIKECLASSIC.COM

Allymoe - Trillmatic (Mixtape)

The latest mixtape release entitled "Trillmatic" by Allymoe and presented by IRY (Intelligent Rich Young) Music Group. All production on this mixtape is by Dappa Dan and Allymoe.

ALLYMOE LINKS
IRYLIFE.TUMBLR.COM

The Illz - Faded [Chapter 4 Of The Let It Fall: Film]

SOURCE: MISSINFO.TV

Recording artist The Illz picks up where he left off with the "Let It Fall" short film. This was premiered earlier this evening by MISSINFO.TV. "The Darkest Hour" coming soon. The title sounds so Batman themed. Directed by Kristopher Rey-Talley.

THE ILLZ LINKS
THEILLZ.COM

Cash Sinatra - Oldie [Freestyle] (Ft/ Mel, F.L.O.W., & Fame)

Posse cut from Queens emcees Cash Sinatra, Mel, F.L.O.W., and Fame.

CASH SINATRA LINKS
TWITTER.COM/CASHSINATRA



CASH SINATRA - OLDIE [FREESTYLE] (FT/ MEL, F.L.O.W., & FAME] (MP3)

4/27 | Noisey Presents: Pro Era's Joey BadA$$ (Event)

NERO - Promises (Remixes By Skrillex & Calvin Harris)

Following two blasting sets at Coachella Music Festival, as well as sold out show at LA's Club Nokia, Nero has been chosen to perform at Lollapalooza, HARD LA and Identity Tour! Cornerstone is happy to present their incredibly powerful and popular single, "Promises" to our C-LIST, as well as jaw dropping remixes by Skrillex and Calvin Harris.

NERO LINKS

THISISNERO.COM

Chloe - B*tch In The Back (Video)

The song is the latest single from her forthcoming mixtape "Hollywood Playground", which will be released this summer and followed by an album she’s currently in the studio prepping.

CHLOE LINKS
CHLOECRUSH.COM

ImaGenius - My Love + Garage Sale (Instrumental Album)

Lower Class member imaGenius (producer/mc) released his new debut beat tape called "Garage Sale", and it features 26 sample driven instrumentals and 4 original creations. It will take your ears on low-fi journey to relaxation, bringing you back to the days of old cassette tapes. The project is influenced by J.Dilla. 

IMAGENIUS LINKS
TWITTER.COM/IMAGEANDGENIUS

DOWNLOAD: IMAGENIUS - GARAGE SALE (INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM)

Kevin Hart Vs DJ Whoo Kid (Video)

SOURCE: RADIOPLANET.TV

Does Kevin really love masturbating? 5 Year Engagement?? How’s the transition been from doing local movies to mainstream movies? What did Kevin think about the 2Pac hologram? What artist would Kevin like to see made a hologram? What’s it like working with Jason Segal? What’s going on with Chocolate Droppa?

Action Bronson Performs "At the Point" Live on #SwayInTheMorning [In-Studio Concert Series] (Video)

SOURCE: SWAYUNIVERSE.COM

Action Bronson delighted the citizens with a medley of songs during the Sway in the Morning in studio series kicking off with "At the Point" from his current project, "Blue Chips".

ACTION BRONSON LINKS
ACTIONBRONSON.COM

Ab-Soul - SOPA [Ft/ Schoolboy Q]

SOURCE: BARRELHOUSEBKLYN.COM

Ab Soul's "Control System" hits the net on May 11th. The duo of Ab-Soul x Schoolboy Q is never a bad formula. Hope Ab gets a great push like his Black Hippy counter parts. (pause)



DOWNLOAD: AB-SOUL - SOPA [FT/ SCHOOLBOY Q] (MP3)

Curren$y – Capitol [Ft/ 2 Chainz] (BTS Video)

SOURCE: KREEMO.COM

Take a look behind the scenes of Curren$y’s latest video shoot for “Capitol” ft. 2 Chainz! The video was shot in Atlanta, Ga, and directed by CJ Wallis! This behind the scenes video was shot and directed by Cam Kirk for Kreemo Tele.

Mishka Spring 2012 (LookBook)

The new Mishka Collection for Spring 2012. We couldn't post all the pictures because there 

are a lot of pictures and that includes some nudes. I won't ruin it for you, check them out here.

SHOP: MISHKA

431 - Broadway (Video)

A new visual from Washington Dc ,native 431 for his record Broadway (Prod By Wess)  from his debut album "Euphoria Abstract". Directed  By Nick Frazier.

431 LINKS
CDXXXI.COM

4/26 | Live Astro + Get Active Present: Taste Makers (Event)

The Breakfast Club Interviews Wiz Khalifa (Video)

SOURCE: POWER1051FM.COM

Wiz Khalifa talks Taylor Gang, his new single "Work Hard, Play Hard", allegations of Amber Rose being pregnant, feuding with Waka Flocka, being a hip hop cash king, and more.

Phlo Finister - No More

Produced by Jay Curry. Phlo Finister's "Crown Gold" (ep) still sounds good on the ipod. I am looking forward to her new stuff. Woop.

PHLO FINISTER LINKS
TWITTER.COM/PHLOFINISTER



DOWNLOAD: PHLO FINISTER - NO MORE (MP3)

Kanye West - The Good Life [Ft/ T-Pain] (Woody Remix)

"After leaking my version of Touch The Sky last week with the good folks at Ruby Hornet, I thought I would throw this remix of The Good Life over the original visuals.  The 10-track Woody x Kanye West remix album is dropping early May. Know 'bout it". - Woody

WOODY LINKS

WOODYSPRODUCE.COM

DOWNLOAD: KANYE WEST - THE GOOD LIFE [FT/ T-PAIN] (WOODY REMIX) (MP3)

T-Soul Performs "Love And Music" And "World Go Round" Live In DC (Video)

T-Soul visited Us in DC and his live performance captured his latest top tunes including "Love and Music" and "World Go 'Round".

T-SOUL LINKS
TSOULMUSIC.COM

4/25 | Get Active Presents: Fresh (Wo)Men Class (Event)

Erykah Badu - Love Of My Life (Kaytradamus Remix)

Another dope Kaytradamus remix. This time around Kay sets his producer talents on Erykah Badu's "Love Of My Life".

KAYTRADAMUS LINKS
TWITTER.COM/KAYTRADAMUS