Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2

Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Das EFX and The Artifacts show up on Marco Polo's first of several projects this year, "Newport Authority 2." Brooklyn, New York-based producer Marco Polo has released a free project in Newport Authority. The artist who has previously released albums with Rawkus Records and Duck Down Music before joining the Soulspazm Records roster is bringing the project, which premiered t at 2DopeBoyz, to LP vinyl shortly, courtesy of Fat Beats Records. "With confidence, I can say this is not a mixtape," he said in a press statement. Newport Authority 2, which is available at present for free download, follows 2007's Port Authority album...

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DJ Drama – 2013 XXL Freshmen

XXL release the official tape for their 2013 XXL Freshmen hosted by DJ Drama. The 17-track tape features original music from ScHoolboy Q, Trinidad James, Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Logic, Action Bronson, Kirko Bangz, Travi$ Scott, angel haze, and Dizzy Wright, and more. Stream the entire mixtape after the jump. SHAKE UPDATE: Tracked out version has been added. Now you can enjoy each song as their ownDownload HereDownload H...

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Ricky Blaze – The Maestro

Brooklyn’s own Ricky Blaze releases his highly anticipated tape ‘The Maestro’. The 15-track tape keeps it low on the features with only New York artists Maino, Jim Jones, and Talib Kweli making appearances. Look out for Ricky’s next project ‘Lightaz’ dropping later in the year. Plenty of good R&B/reggae themed joints here for you to just vibe to Talib Kweli joins fellow Brooklynite for track-14.Download HereDownload H...

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Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap

One of 2013's more anticipated tapes comes out in "Acid Rap," by Chicago's Chance The Rapper. Chicago, Illinois emcee Chance The Rapper released his highly-anticipated tape which is the follow-up to 10 Dayand it features production by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Jake One and Brandun Deshay, among others. Earlier this week, Chance released the video to "Smoke Again," featuring an appearance by Black Hippy's Ab-Soul.Download HereDownload H...

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J. Cole – Truly Yours 2 [EP]

J. Cole's latest project drops with a shoutout. Just two months after dropping the Truly Yours EP, J. Cole has followed it up with the sequel, Truly Yours 2. Cole announced on Tuesday (March 30) that he would be dropping the EP that day, and he stayed true to his word. Along with the EP, Cole left a message for fans and a shout out to his collaborators:As Promised. Another Thank You for your patience.Shout to Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Canei, Jake One, and Bas- Quarter Water Raised Me Volume 2 coming soon. Born Sinner coming June 25th. Game Changer. Dreamville.Much Love-ColeDownload HereDownload H...

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Kurupt – Money, Bitches, Power

Founding Dogg Pound member Kurupt released his latest tape with Los Angeles, California deejay Nik Bean today. Money Bitches Power features longtime associates Snoop Lion (as Snoop Dogg), RBX, E-40 and Warren G. Also featured are Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa, former Bad Boy Records rapper Gorilla Zoe, as well as Kurupt's son Trensetta and Eric B.'s (of Eric B. & Rakim) son EB3.Download HereDownload H...

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Ab-Soul – The End Is Near (Feat. Mac Miller)

TDE member & XXL Freshman Ab-Soul unleashes a dope new joint titled “The End Is Near” which features Mac Miller. Mac also handles the production on this one under his alter-ego Larry Fisherman. These two brought out the flames for this one. Hopefully, Soulo’s got a new project in the near future.Download H...

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Drew Vision - The Doldrums

Check out R&B newcomer Drew Vision, and his official mixtape/EP debut, ‘The Doldrums.’ According to the singer/songwriter ‘The Doldrums’ is a dull, listless state of existence where nothing seems to progress; a character breaking and building rite of passage, unavoidable in this journey called life. Drew transparently sings about his personal struggles through this cold, colorless, love-lost space; falling for the wrong girl; and facing all the consequences that come with it. Teaming up with producers like TheVamp, 316 Music Group, and SneakyBeans, Drew sings his heart out as he shows the world a man unashamed of heartbreak. Even after being...

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J. Cole – Cole Summer

As he nears completion on his sophomore album, J. Cole takes a break from recording to remind us that he’s coming with heat this summer. On the soulful “Cole Summer,” the self-proclaimed “cheap ass ni**a” raps about throwing thousands in the strip club with Drake (“The difference is I’m throwing 4, he throwing 50″), Jay-Z’s orders to record with Stargate (“That shit was like detention now”), and dreams of Tia and Tamera Mowry. The cover is a reference to his mother, who used to work at the post office. “I told her quit her job, but hold your horses/ If my next album flop, it’s back to the post office, both of us,”he raps over a sample of Lauryn...

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