Chill Pill - Hawk House (video)

Damn, this is so nice. Put your headphones on and turn this one up. This takes me back to the days of Common and Tribe.

Hunnid Stax - Ab-Soul ft Schoolboy Q (prod by Kenny Beats)

New Ab-Soul from his soon-to-drop(6/24) album These Days. Didn't expect to hear Mac on the hook but I'm not hatin it.

Sikai - Spring Cleaning (prod. by Bobby Music) (audio)

Sikai is one of my favorite new artists. I've still got Painkilling: Summertime Sick which you can still download for free. This is his first single off of the next installment of his Painkilling series Painkilling: D.R.U.G.S. in America. I haven't heard one bad track from this dude, yet.

Common - Kingdom ft Vince Staples (prod. by No I.D.) (audio)

Common and No I.D. enlist Vince Staples to help them on a doooope track off of Commons up-coming 10th studio album Nobody's Smiling.

Dope Song (Side B) - Danny Brown #foolsgold (video)

Danny kills it.

Game of Chess - Young Giftz ft Boldy James #chessnotcheckers (video)

Representin "D Town". Feelin this.

Leopard Shepherd - The Underachievers (video)

Feelin this video from their album Indigoism. Lookin forward to their first studio album, hopefully coming out sooner than later.

See The World - Blended Babies ft Asher Roth & Chuck Inglish (video)

The Chicago producers Blended Babies drop a new video with a little help from some friends.

Sloane - Jared Evan (prod by !llmind) (video)

Jared Evan drops a Rik Cordero directed video but I'll be damned if the !llmind production doesn't steal the show. Go get the new EP 'Pieces' HERE

Machines - OnCue ft Kickdrums (video)

New video from OnCue with the help of the The Kickdrums instrumental. Dope.

G.U.R.U. - Marco Polo ft Talib Kweli & DJ Premier (video)

A nice dedication to the Gangstarr emcee Guru. Courtesy of Talib, Premo and Marco Polo. Damn, this has me wanting to go listen to Jazzmatazz, been a while since I've put some Gangstarr/Guru on rotation. Gotta remedy that.

Score One for the Good Guys - J.Lately & Trey C (video)

"Don't need to smash like I'm Shawn Kemp" hahaha J.Lately is dope. Check him out with Trey C.

Grayer Skies - Co$$ (album) (download)

Co$$ comes through with the first of his two part LP series. If you've followed my blog, you'll recognize Co$$ but if you're new, you're still in for a treat. Here's what Co$$ has to say about the project:

"Grayer Skies is the first half of a two part LP series, the second half being Bluer Skies dropping in late November. The concept is what I call a "compilation of styles" as opposed to songs. Each project has its own distinct vibe and sound, putting on display different aspects of my style both production wise and content wise. Grayer Skies is a ode to the more boom bap, introspective aspect of my style, while Bluer Skies will showcase the more commercial side of my music. I hope you enjoy the music. Thanks for your love and support." -C$$.

I have to say, the production and content are both so nice. This is definitely one of the better projects I've come across in a while.

BaseSix - A Dolla's Dream (audio)(album)

A Dolla's Dream by BaseSix

Since I first heard BaseSix, I've been compelled to follow his music. I've posted a several tracks, featured on this mixtape, on my site previously. That being said, I'm still surprised at just how good this mixtape is. My mans lyrics and flow keep him in tune with the old school but he still has that "swagger" of the new school. Just take 'Feel Me?' and 'Potna'. Completely different tracks but Basesix kills both instrumentals. #versatility I recommend everybody go download the mixtape for FREE!

BET Hip Hop Awards: TDE Cypher (video)

Just when I think Kendrick might be a little overrated, he kills this cypher like it was Nicky Santoro in the trunk of a Cadillac. Jay Rock, Ab, Isaiah Rashad and Q all come correct also. This is definitely the most talented group of emcees in the industry, if you ask me.