First Mike Posner, then KiD CuDi, and now J. Cole….probably my three favorite upcoming artists right now have all released crazy good songs. J. Cole, who has literally never dissappointed me with a track of his, teamed up with super-producer Jim Jonsin (“Lollipop,” “Whatever You Like”) for this song. Though it sounds unfinished, it’s definitely worth a listen/download.

J. Cole- Problems

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I can tell that CuDi’s moving away from the mainstream stuff he’s done in the past with these new leaks. This isn’t as “abstract” as “REVOFEV,” but it’s definitely not anything that’s gonna get on the radio. I think it’s dope, but I can see a lot of people hating on it in the near future.

KiD CuDi- Mojo So Dope

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Yeah, I thought it was a joke too. But that’s the name of his new album single, and it’s pretty sick. In fact, I’ve listened to it three times in a row…and I don’t really plan on stopping.

Mike Posner- “Bow Chicka Wow Wow”

This video surfaced today of Kanye dropping a dope freestyle at the Facebook headquarters (I don’t know why he was there either), but it’s worth checking out. Also, Kanye jointed Twitter and announced that his album is being renamed.

New Vizzy song from an upcoming Evil Empire mixtape (It comes out Friday, I believe). This one’s a lot better than his last leak, but this won’t be on Vizzy Zone.

XV- “Top of the Roof”

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New video from Estelle and Nas. I’m really liking Nas’s verse on this. It just adds to the overall quality of this track. From Estelle’s upcoming album.

Another good mashup today. Scarlet Panda mixes B.o.B. and Bruno Mars’ Nothin’ On You with Snoop Dogg’s Gangsta Luv.

Nothin‘ On Snoop

Chill Cudi Remix. This is shit only Clevelanders can truly remember. Man On the Moon was one of Cudder’s first big hits around this area, coupled with Dat New New. Check out the mashup with The Postal Service below and download it.

Man On The Moon Mashup

New single off Cube’s upcoming album, I Am the West, dropping September 28th. This is definitely not from the Are We There Yet? soundtrack…

Drink the Kool-Aid

Dirty remix. Check it out below and be sure to download it.

What You Know

Shouts to GMAD for this one. Tayyib Ali, a buddy of mine from Philly, is an up and coming hip hop artist with some serious potential. He’s toured with the likes of Shwayze and Sam Adams and he’s only 18. Check out these off-the-dome freestyles and be sure to hit up his myspace.

Mac Miller released this video/single from his upcoming K.I.D.S. mixtape. He’s the newest artist on the Rostrum Records roster, and this kind of reminds me of stuff from Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & OJ mixtape. The best part about this video, though, is the #94 Token Black Bro carrying around the boom box behind him.

This is a pretty cool video that VEVO put together of CuDi performing “REVOFEV” live at his free concert at the Bape store in NYC a while ago. It documents the night and has some interview footage as well. Too bad they didn’t stick around with CuDi all night, cause this was the same night he got arrested for tearing down some girl’s door and possessing a “controlled substance.”

This video is pretty sweet. It’s a stop-motion vid of some guy walking from NYC to San Francisco. What makes it even better, though, is that it’s set to one of my ultimate favorite songs in recent months, “Home” by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. Listen to the full track below.

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros- Home

5 guys on one track is a lot, but Gibbs (who I usually think is pretty mediocre) seems to make it work. He employs Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys on the hook, and a plethora of rappers on the verses. Sort of cool and different sounding.

Freddie Gibbs- “Oil Money”

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Lupe is by far one of the most intelligent rappers out there, and his lyrics in this song prove that. If you listen close you can see how much thought he puts into his rhymes.



I know a lot of people are probably sick of regular two song mashups, but this one is really good. It takes one-hit wonders Flobots’ track “Handlebars” and mashes it with Dr. Dre’s “Forgot About Dre.”

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September 28th is the new release date for King Uncaged. I can’t wait.

Rich Kid Sound System is a new group out of South Florida. I’m not exactly sure how to describe them, so I’ll use a quote from their website:

“Started in March of 2010 , Rich Kid Sound System is a four-piece indie-rock outfit; serving up infectious hooks over raw, gritty soundscapes. Fusing the best of 1970’s style-electro rock and fresh pulsed hip-hop, Rich Kid Sound System blends live music with chanted vocals and articulate rhymes to produce a familiar but fresh approach to genre clashing.”

This particular song is fantastic, and I can’t wait to hear more from these guys.

Rich Kid Sound System- “A Little Bit of Time” (Right Click to Download)