Curren$y Speaks On The Success Of Pilot Talk (Video)

In July of 2009, Curren$y came to Chicago to perform at our Dimes and Dozens party as well as a Closed Session. One look at those photos and videos show how far we have come, especially when compared to this recent photo recap, or the most recent Closed Session. Curren$y has also come a very long way in what is barely more than a calendar year. Since that visit he became a mainstay in Creative.Control videos, was dubbed the new face of Roc-a-fella by Dame Dash, signed to Def Jam, and released a critically acclaimed and fan embraced LP in the form of Pilot Talk.

The album's success serves as vindication for Curren$y. He has walked away from labels and deals in the past in order to stick to his sound and make the music that he wants to make. In this clip he talks about what success of the album has meant, and how good it feels to prove people wrong. - RH

Chiddy Bang - Here We Go (Feat. Q-Tip)

One of many anticipated tracks off Chiddy Bang's The Preview EP dropping October 11th in the US. Do what I just did and hit the pre-order via iTunes or Go Merch for an exclusive t-shirt along with the EP.

Download: Chiddy Bang - Here We Go (Feat. Q-Tip) | Usershare

Rick Ross (feat. Slim Thug) - Paid Tha Cost [Video]

Visuals to the track that came about after the Bawse and Slim Thug became best buds.

Nottz (feat. Asher Roth & Colin Munroe) - Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor)

A few weeks ago, the behind the scenes footage to this dropped, and now the full track is out. Sampling the Mister Rogers' theme, Nottz recruits Asher Roth & Colin Munroe for the latest leak off You Need This Music, which hits stores on October 26th. The music video is coming soon. Props: NR.

Download: Nottz (feat. Asher Roth & Colin Munroe) - Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor)

Smoke DZA (feat. Mac Miller) - Always Been (The Smokers Club)

DZA links up with Mac Miller for this brand new cut over a Big K.R.I.T. production. Props: 2DBZ.

Download: Smoke DZA (feat. Mac Miller) - Always Been (The Smokers Club)

Previous: Smoke DZA - Power To The Sour (Freestyle) [Tags]

Eminem - No Love (Feat. Lil Wayne) [Video]

Instead of waiting another two hours to watch on MTV, check out the 3rd single off Eminem's latest LP Recovery right now.

Ne-Yo - Telekinesis + What Have I Done

Two more Ne-Yo tracks that were first spotted on the rumored tracklisting for Libra Scale, Still no word if that tracklist was official or not. Swiped: FORB

Download: Ne-Yo - Telekinesis | Usershare

Download: Ne-Yo - What Have I Done | Usershare

Pill - All The Same

Unlike the previous track, this record is brand new and set to appear on Pill's upcoming untitled EP which is still in the works, but this one goesss. Props: KC

Download: Pill - All The Same | Usershare

Soulja Boy - Speakers Going Hammer (Prod. By Boi-1da) [Mastered]

What i'm assuming this will serve as a new single from Soulja, with the Boi-1da production on the track. Off his upcoming LP The DeAndre Way due out in November, also tagged by HHC. UPDATE: Mastered version via UHTN.

Download: Soulja Boy - Speakers Going Hammer (Prod. By Boi-1da) [Mastered] | Usershare

Dr Dre & LeBron James - Power Beats (Commercial)

Dr. Dre shows off his new earphones by LeBron James, while Affion Crockett makes the commerical worth the watch. Spotted: RR

Trey Songz - VH1's Five Questions (Video)

Trey chops it up with VH1 for five questions. Passion, Pain & Pleasure is available everywhere.

Pleasure P - 4 Ur Pleasure Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

After a few dope leaks, here's Vol. 1 of 4 Ur Pleasure to get you ready for his next LP Suppertime which is coming soon. Tracklist & download link below!

Juelz Santana - Good Girl (Feat. Jay Bezel) [Unreleased]

Here's an unreleased record from Juelz & former Skull Gang member Jay Bezel via Sermon, still patiently waiting for some new solo work from Juelz, A!

Download: Juelz Santana - Good Girl (Feat. Jay Bezel) [Unreleased] | Usershare

Ne-Yo - Crazy Love (Feat. Fabolous) [No Tags]

Ne-Yo teams up with Loso for another smooth cut, hopefully appearing on Libra Scale which is now dropping November 22nd. This is the proper tagless version, unlike the previous track. Props: UHTN

Download: Ne-Yo - Crazy Love (Feat. Fabolous) [No Tags] | Usershare

Game - We On (Feat. Ryan Leslie) [Prod. By Swizz Beatz]

Game & R Les were working together recently, and here's one of the great outcomes. Ryan is featured while Swizz Beatz handles the production. Of course, this is unfinished and surprisingly not tagged. Blame: HHC

Download: Game - We On (Feat. Ryan Leslie) [Prod. By Swizz Beatz] | Usershare

Ice Cube - Man Vs. Machine (iTunes Bonus Track)

Here's the other dope iTunes bonus track off Cube's I Am The West album.
DJ Quik on the boards.

Download: Ice Cube - Man Vs. Machine (iTunes Bonus Track)

Previous: Ice Cube - Pros Vs. Joes (iTunes Bonus Track)

Kanye West Shuts Down G.O.O.D. Friday This Week

Due to the recent unfinished leaks (All Of The Lights & Lost In The World), Mr. West announced there will be no G.O.O.D. Friday track this week. You already know who to blame...

Johnta Austin - Power (Freestyle)

Johnta takes a break from his normal vocals, and shows off his surprising rapping abilities over Kanye's Power instrumental. This is set to appear on his new project LSR which is coming soon. Swiped: G14

Download: Johnta Austin - Power (Freestyle) | Usershare

Rick Ross - I'm Not A Star (BTS Video)

Some behind the scenes footage for Rozay's next music video off Teflon Don. One of the better tracks imo.

Donnis - OnDaSpot (Freestyle)

Fresh off the homie Donnis' EP release, he drops by Invasion Radio and DJ Green Lantern put him On Da Spot. Make sure to pick up Fashionably Late, which is now only 5 bucks.

Download: Donnis - OnDaSpot (Freestyle) | Usershare

Rain - Wasn't Made For These Times (Prod. by The Rush)

Here's another one off Rain's forthcoming mixtape Here Comes The Rain Again Vol. 2, hosted by DJ G-Spot and Rain. Props: Sermon's.

Download: Rain - Wasn't Made For These Times (Prod. by The Rush)

Y.E.S. (Ab Liva & iCan) - So Appalled Revisited

Ab Liva & iCan try their hand at the latest G.O.O.D. Friday leak. Their ¥€$ Vol. 1 album drops on November 15th. Props: OnSMASH.

Download: Y.E.S. (Ab Liva & iCan) - So Appalled Revisited

Previous: Y.E.S. (Ab-Liva & iCan) - Job Well Done (Prod. By !llmind)

Eminem (feat. Lil Wayne) - No Love [Video Teaser]

Oh shit, here we go. According to HHNM, the full video will debut on MTV tomorrow at 7:56 PM EST. Definitely one of the best cuts off Recovery.

Woody (feat. Charles Hamilton & XV) - Make Believe

Woody recruits Charles Hamilton & XV for the latest leak off LoveLife. The album drops on October 6th. Props: NR.

Download: Woody (feat. Charles Hamilton & XV) - Make Believe

Previous: Woody - Leave Me [The Fuck] Alone (feat. Casey Veggies) + Over And Over Again (feat. ESSO)

Waka Flocka (feat. Pastor Troy & Slim Dunkin) - Fuck The Club Up

Here's the latest off Flockaveli. Look for that to hit shelves next Tuesday. Props: DGB.

Download: Waka Flocka (feat. Pastor Troy & Slim Dunkin) - Fuck The Club Up

Previous: Waka Flocka (feat. YG Hootie & Slim Dunkin) - Bang

Ice Cube (feat. OMG, Doughboy, WC & Maylay) - Ya'll Know How I Am [Video]

More visuals off I Am The West, which is in stores and online now. Directed and produced by Skee.TV, Matt Alonzo and Karen P. Levy.

Ace Hood - Loyalty (Freestyle)

Ace jumps on Birdman's single for the latest leak off The Statement. He also recently said that the Sex Chronicles EP will drop this week and The Statement the week after... but we'll see. Props: OnSMASH.

Download: Ace Hood - Loyalty (Freestyle)

Previous: Ace Hood (feat. Sean Garrett) - Let It Off [No Tags]

Slim Thug (feat. B.o.B) - So High [Prod. by Nard & B]

Slim Thug just dropped off the artwork to his forthcoming single featuring Bobby Ray. Tha Thug Show hits stores on November 23rd. UPDATE: Added the MP3, thanks to DGB.

Download: Slim Thug (feat. B.o.B) - So High [Prod. by Nard & B]

Pimp C - The Naked Soul Of Sweet Jones (Album Stream)

Pimp C's posthumous album The Naked Soul Of Sweet Jones is dropping next Tuesday, but Billboard was kind enough to provide the full (edited) album stream. Props: DGB.

Crooked I - HHW Reloaded #8 (Never Been)

For the eighth installment in his Hip Hop Weekly series, Crooked goes in over Wiz Khalifa's "Never Been". Stay tuned for next week's dopeness. Props: X.

Download: Crooked I - HHW Reloaded #8 (Never Been)

Previous: Crooked I - HHW Reloaded #7 (Blood On The Wall)

Pleasure P - Already (Tags)

Here's one more off the 4 Ur Pleasure Vol. 1 mixtape, which drops tomorrow. Props: Papa Smirf.

Download: Pleasure P - Already (Tags)

Previous: Pleasure P - Good Day (Tags)

Jon Connor - Vinnie Chase: Season One (Mixtape)

Michigan native Jon Connor drops his new mixtape Jon Connor As Vinnie Chase Season 1 with drop cameos by Big Sean, T.I., Game (among others) along with features by Ali Vegas, Termanology and more. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

Pimp C (feat. Rick Ross & Slim Thug) - Midnight Hoes [Full/No Tags]

This previously leaked unfinished and with tags, but now the final/tagless version is out with a verse by Slim Thug. David Banner on the boards. The Naked Soul Of Sweet Jones hits stores on October 5th. Props: HHNM.

Download: Pimp C (feat. Rick Ross & Slim Thug) - Midnight Hoes [Full/No Tags]

Previous: Pimp C (feat. Jazze Pha) - Fly Lady

Ciara - Speechless (Video)

Visuals for the third single off Ciara's Basic Instinct album, which hits stores on November 2nd. Directed by Colin Tilley.

Glasses Malone - Son (Prod. by Fresh Off A Break Up)

A day late, here's the third leak in Glasses' "Drive-By Tuesdays" series. All of these will be included on his forthcoming Drive-By Muzik EP that's nine tracks long. Props: NR.

Download: Glasses Malone - Son (Prod. by Fresh Off A Break Up)

Previous: Glasses Malone - Respect Mah Gangsta

Kevin Cossom (feat. Fabolous & Diddy) - Baby I Like It

KC recruits Loso and Mr. Combs for the first single off his forthcoming debut album, which is slated for sometime next year. Danja on the boards. Props: Rap-Up via HHNM.

Download: Kevin Cossom (feat. Fabolous & Diddy) - Baby I Like It

Yo Gotti Feat. Wale, J.Cole & Wiz Khalifa - Look In Da Mirror (Remix)

I know a lot of people were looking forward to this one. Yo Gotti assembles three of the best rising stars in the rap game for this official remix. Spotted at 2DBZ.

Download: Yo Gotti Feat. Wale, J.Cole & Wiz Khalifa - Look In Da Mirror (Remix)

Vado Feat. Young Dro - Polo (Remix)

First official single off Slime Flu dropping October 12th.

Download: Vado Feat. Young Dro - Polo (Remix)

Pill - Kimberly Court (Unreleased)

Here is an unreleased joint from Pill, circa 2009, that just surfaced.

Download: Pill - Kimberly Court (Unreleased)

Previously: Pill - 1140: The Overdose (Mixtape) [No DJ]

The Kid Daytona - The Champ (Remix) [Feat. N.O.R.E.]

Latest leak from Daytona's The Interlude, presented by LRG.

Download: The Kid Daytona - The Champ (Remix) [Feat. N.O.R.E.]

Black Milk - Welcome (Gotta Go) [Video]

Visuals to the track off Album of the Year, available now.

Jim Jones - Blow Your Smoke

Here's a brand new record that's expected to make Jimmy's next album Capo. Props: Splizzy.

Download: Jim Jones - Blow Your Smoke

Cam'ron & Vado - Soul Plane (Video)

Visuals off Cam'ron & Vado's mixtape Boss Of All Bosses 2.5.

Ice Cube - Pros Vs. Joes (iTunes Bonus Track)

Here's one of the iTunes bonus tracks off Cube's new album I Am The West, which is in stores and online now. EA-Ski on the boards.

Download: Ice Cube - Pros Vs. Joes (iTunes Bonus Track)

Previous: Ice Cube - Life In California (feat. Jay Felony & WC) + No Country For Young Men

8Ball & MJG - Lay It Down Pt. 2 (Prod. by Big Hollis)

This is the sequel to 8Ball & MJG's classic southern anthem, which will appear on their ninth album From The Bottom 2 The Top. Go support on October 5th.

Download: 8Ball & MJG - Lay It Down Pt. 2

Previous: 8Ball & MJG - Ain't No (Prod. by Nard & B) [No Tags]

Billy Blue - Big Watch

Here's another one from the Poe Boy. No word if all these recent leaks are off Story Of My Life.

Download: Billy Blue - Big Watch

Previous: Billy Blue - Ridaz and Slidaz

Young Jeezy - The Last Laugh (Mixtape)

As promised at 1:03am, Jizzle's latest mixtape/street album right on time. Tracklist & download link after the jump. Props: DJ Folk

Jeremih - 5 Senses (Remix) [Feat. 50 Cent]

Curtis teams up with Jeremih once again, by hopping on one of his album cuts. Jeremih's All About You is in stores & online everywhere. Props to ThisIs50

Download: Jeremih - 5 Senses (Feat. 50 Cent) [Remix] | Usershare

French Montana - Day Dreaming (Video)

Official visuals off French's Mac & Cheese 2 mixtape that dropped back in May, cop that if you haven't already.

Twista - The Perfect Storm (Artwork)

To go along with the official tracklisting, here's the artwork for The Perfect Storm due out October 26th, so much for creativity on artwork anymore. Props: HHNM

Devin The Dude - Jus Coolin (Prod. By Big Hollis)

Brand new record from your favorite smoker Devin The Dude, this will appear on his forthcoming LP Gotta Be Me impacting speakers November 2nd.

Download: Devin The Dude - Jus Coolin (Prod. By Big Hollis) | Usershare

Ne-Yo - Making A Movie

Here's the latest leak off Ne-Yo's Libra Scale, which was unfortunately pushed back to November 22nd (a Monday). Props: UHTN.

Download: Ne-Yo - Making A Movie

Rihanna - LOUD (Album Cover)

Rap-Up reveals the artwork to Rihanna's fifth album LOUD, which will hit stores on November 16th. Her first official single "Only Girl (In The World)" is out, and the video to her follow-up "What's My Name" was recently shot.

Young Jeezy - The Last Laugh (Artwork + Tracklist)

Well, this came out of nowhere. Jeezy is dropping a brand new street album tonight, which will include these two tracks. As it says on the back cover, TM103 is "coming soon". Tracklist after the jump.
 

J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League on The Making of “Aston Martin Music” (Video)

Via Decatur Dan:

I always wondered how a single person could produce classic music. ‘The more the merrier’ concept doesn’t always apply to producing music, but if done right, magic can be made. The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League has proven over and over that they are musical magicians when it comes to making beats. In this short vignette I talk to the guys about working with Rick Ross on Teflon Don, and the making of Aston Martin Music.

Waka Flocka (feat. YG Hootie & Slim Dunkin) - Bang

Waka links up with his go-to producer, Lex Luger, for the latest leak off Flockaveli, which hits stores next Tuesday. Props: XXL.

Download: Waka Flocka (feat. YG Hootie & Slim Dunkin) - Bang

Skyzoo & !llmind - Barrel Brothers (Feat. Torae)

Really looking forward to Live From The Tape Deck dropping October 5th. Spotted at NR.

Download: Skyzoo & !llmind - Barrel Brothers (Feat. Torae)

Devi Dev & Terrace Martin - Here, My Dear (Mixtape)

Here's Devi Dev & Terrace Martin's anticipated mixtape Here, My Dear with features by Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, U-N-I, Snoop Dogg, Murs and more. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

Chip Tha Ripper - Ain’t No Love Here (CDQ)

This cut appeared on Chip's latest From Me To You: The Prelude To Gift Raps EP, and now the CDQ version is out. Million $ Mano on the boards. Props: IllRoots.

Download: Chip Tha Ripper - Ain’t No Love Here (CDQ)

Vado - Goodfellas

Another solid cut off Vado's upcoming anticipated mixtape Slime Flu dropping October 12th. Props: TSS

Download: Vado - Goodfellas | Usershare

Freeway - Beautiful Music (Prod. By Jake One)

NR got the greenlight to premiere Freeway's new single off his forthcoming LP Diamond In The Rough which is due out soon. Above is the official video that dropped along with the single via OS.

Download: Freeway - Beautiful Music (Prod. By Jake One) | Usershare

Birdman - My Jewel (Feat. Young Jeezy & Bun B) [Final Video]

The previous video leaked as an unfinished version, go figure, here's the final version via the homies at OnSMASH.

Waka Flocka - Snakes In The Grass (Feat. Cartier) [BTS Video]

Go behind the scenes with Waka Flocka, Mizay Ent femcee, Cartier, video director, Morocco Vaughn and Waka's "momager" Ms. Deb Antney on the set of Waka Flocka Flame's new video for "Snakes in the Grass". This song is on the upcoming album "Flockaveli", in stores October 5th.

Pre-order Flockaveli on iTunes. 

Masspike Miles - Nasty (Feat. Rick Ross) [BTS Video]

Here's some behind the scenes footage on the set of Masspike Miles & Rozay's "Nasty". Cameos from Bun B & Ace Hood. BTS footage courtesy of Dre Films. Official video is directed by Spiff TV. Via Sermon.

Mikey Rocks - S.S. (Feat. Latif) [Video]

Fall is already here and Winter’s right around the corner. What’s the solution you ask? Watch this video, no matter the season, and zone out to long summer days as we follow Sir Michael Rocks and Latif around various landscapes and locations. Not quite and homage to ‘Summertime’, but who’s really keeping track? Stay tuned as more material and visuals are on the way. - IllRoots

Ne-Yo Interview w/ AmaruDon TV (Video)

Today, on Lil Wayne's birthday, AmaruDon TV caught with Ne-Yo & he gave his views on wanting to work with Lil Wayne and why he respects him so much as an artist. - Amaru

R. Kelly - I Believe (Alternate Version)

Here's an alternate version to R. Kelly's "I Believe" with Kilomaitre of Hottrak on the boards. You can also cop the original on iTunes. Props: X.

Download: R. Kelly - I Believe (Alternate Version)

Previous: R. Kelly - Can You Feel It

Obie Trice - Loving You No More (Freestyle)

Obie Trice laces some bars over Dirty Money's latest single with Drizzy Drake.

Download: Obie Trice - Loving You No More (Freestyle)