ESSO – The Anti-Socialite (Mixtape)


Presented by Y&I Music and DJBooth.net, new mixtape The Anti-Socialite finds Harlem rapper ESSO painting a vivid picture of life in the age of social media and the Internet. Over the course of the 15-track set, ESSO offers his thoughts on his city and his past, as well as simply living it up at the local nightclub. Production on the project is handled exclusively by soundsmiths Rena1ssance, Woody and NvMe. Guests include Curtis Santiago, XV and Sean Falyon as well as Toronto’s own OB and singer/songwriter Maad*Moiselle. — Cont reading for a full stream of the mixtape via hypetrak!
Download: ESSO – The Anti-Socialite (Mixtape)
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J. Cole Interview W/ Jon Moreno


They discuss the album, producing his own records, learning from No i.d., not wanting features on his album and just having one so far. Jermaine is trying to give his debut album an August release date! Cole world

B.o.B. – Nothin’ On You (feat. Bruno Mars & Bei Maejor) (Villains Remix)


Walked into a Jimmy Johns (sandwich place) last night and they had Bobby Ray’s album playing. If you’re like me, you loved the song when you first heard it and now it’s hard to stand lol (but still awesome!). Here’s a dope remix to keep you interested from LA based electronic production/DJ, Mad V and Koncept. BoB Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray in stores now.
Download: B.o.B. – Nothin’ On You (feat. Bruno Mars & Bei Maejor) (Villains Remix)

Video: John Mayer – A Life In The Day


Awesome.. filmed (yesterday) on May 5th, 2010, a mostly first-person chronicle of the day’s events leading up to a performance in Wollongong, Australia.
Shot on Canon 5D mkII with 50mm 1.2 and 24-70 lenses.
Shouts 13thWitness

Video: LA is MY Playground (Trailer)


Love the Sade “in the wild wild west..” intro 8). Jason hit me up when the site was down and asked me to spread this clip. It is to feature 3 of West Coast’ top emcee’s as far as my opinion goes. You’ll have to wait to get more, but it’s def worth looking out for. If you’re in LA he’s having a screening May 13th. When can we expect the entire short film to drop?“I’m working on getting it on iTunes right now. The latest will be end of June but hopefully b4 then. I’ll have DVD copies available on my website on the 13th of May.” Cont reading to get a brief summary on Jason & this project.
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Francis and the Lights – Darling, It’s Alright


Even the title is lovely, Francis & the Lights have been on tour with Drake, it’s now winding down with only 2 shows left. Cont reading to check out another cool video from the band.
Directed by Jake Schreie.
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Juan Epstein x N.E.R.D.


I love them, and i like Cipha’s shirt. Juan Epstein includes HOT97′s Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds, it’s a special podcast they hold usually after their morning show goes off. It’s uncut humor with usually a guest involved. Good for office listens when ur stuck in a cubicle half the day. “Chad i heard you we’re the talented Neptune..” lol NERD’s album “Nothing” drops June 15th.
Download: Juan Epstein x N.E.R.D.

Chiddy Bang – Pass Out



I’m now a fan of Chiddy Bang, after hanging with the producer “bang” last night. He was in the room playing some delicious beats with his baby keyboard; Chiddy Bang is a 19 year old duo from Philly, looking foward to more from the boys. The official video for Chiddy Bang’s “Pass Out” from their Air Swell mixtape out now!
Directed by Benjamin Nicholas and Minka Farthing-Kohl.

The Dream – Make-Up Bag


The Dream’s album is another highly anticipated album i am looking foward to this year. More goodness from Love King which does not have a release date as of yet. Also this morning the remix to his single “Love King” dropped that features Luda.
Download: The-Dream feat. T.I. – Make Up Bag

Bonus: The-Dream feat. Ludacris – Love King (Remix) / Mediafire
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Video: Beyonce – Why Don’t You Love Me


Have i been gone long enough that i missed Bey and A Key’s music video? Where’s that thang at. “Why Don’t You Love Me” is the bonus track of her current LP “I Am…Sasha Fierce”.
Directed by MELINA & Bee Z

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