New Music: Smoke DZA, Benny The Butcher & Pete Rock – “Drug Rap” [LISTEN]

Yeerrrrrrr!

NYC is in here with this one. In a gorgeously menacing banger sounding like some Timberlands on the pavement, Buffalo Kingpin Benny The Butcher, Harlem stalwart Smoke DZA, and the legendary Pete Rock have unleashed the first single of their upcoming EP ‘Statue of Limitations,’ “Drug Rap.”

With Rock flipping a jazz sample to smooth perfection, Benny and Smoke trade flawless bars with The Butcher’s vicious flows continuing to prove just why he already deserves consideration for a lofty placement on your all-time MCs list.

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New Music: Torrian Ball – “Jodeci” [LISTEN]

Midwest rapper Torrian Ball drops off his new single “Jodeci.” The inspiration for this record originates from Drake and J. Cole’s first collaboration “Jodeci.”

This song is loaded with bars as the MC effortlessly floats over this Chris OG production. With cuffing season right around the corner, this just might be the anthem!

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Check Out The Playlist From Yesterday’s #LEAKSHOW On Shade 45 [PEEP]

We went all the way up yesterday on the #LEAKSHOW on Shade 45. For two straight hours we gave you the hottest hip-hop with some dope mixes from my brothers DJ Gabe C and B-Eazy The DJ. Justin and Sourmilk held it down with entertainment on them mics and we got it in.

Check out the playlist below.

GABE C
DaBaby – LA Leaker Freestyle
O.T. Genasis ft Young Thug – When I Get It
Nipsey Hussle – Face The World
Dom Kennedy – When I Come Around
JR Cruise – My Bih Ur Bih 
JR Cruise – Samuel 
Doughboy – Organic Pimpin’ (Feat. Larry June & Dreebo)
Steven G – Handcuffs 
Rosecrans Ave – True To This (Feat. RobTwo)
Youngster x Fenix Flexin – No Cap
Phonk P – GangLand (Feat. Mozzy & Bonkers)
Endz – Hoopty Dreams
J Stone – Marathon Continues 
DaBaby – VIBEZ
Retch – On Me (Feat. SchoolBoy Q)
YNW Melly – 223 (Feat. 9LockNine)
Joe Maynor – Midnight (Feat. Blxst & Mike Sherm) 
YS – Bompton (Feat. Ohgeesy & 1takeJay)
D3 – Jump Ou
DaBaby – Intro

B-EAZY THE DJ
Dom Kennedy – My Type of Party
Freddie Gibbs – LA Leakers Freestyles #087 
Future – News Or Somethin
Christian Ford – No One
DaBaby – BOP
Ponce – Chicken Pox 
Justin Love – Model Bitch
T Jones – Superfly
Casey Veggies ft. Dom Kennedy – Stop Playin 
Future ft. Meek Mill & Doe Boy – 100 Shooters 
Brody Brown ft. 2 Chainz & GI JOE OMG – Fast Lane
DrakeO The Ruler – Flu Flamming
DaBaby – Suge
03 Greedo ft. Mike Wayne – Look Bitch
Guapdad 4000 – Flossin
Gift Reynolds – Real Is Rare
Sareal – Conjure
Azjah – Testimony

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New Music: Roddy Ricch – “Big Stepper” [LISTEN]

With his street-ready bars and infectious melodies destined to be going through your head, Roddy Ricch is the West Coast’s next superstar and today the Compton native has returned with his new single, “Big Stepper.”

Over production of Country-tinged guitar strings and pounding 808s, Roddy celebrates his kingpin status in big-time fashion while in the corresponding visuals, cruises his hood in a Benz truck with fine stallions by his side.

Listen and watch the video below.

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New Music: French Montana – “Twisted” Feat. Juicy J, Logic, & A$AP Rocky [LISTEN]

The BX is in the building!

French Montana’s status as the kingpin of waviness has certainly yet to diminish following an ultra-productive summer and win his anticipated LP ‘MONTANA’ less than a month away, the uptown icon has returned with his latest banger, “Twisted.”

Featuring a star-studded lineup of DMV star Logic, Memphis legend Juicy J and NY brethren A$AP Rocky, the foursome tears up a vicious bassline in this resounding banger set to have both the club, and your car stereo on fire.

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New Music: Gucci Mane – “Tootsies” Feat. Lil Baby [LISTEN]

Woptober is in session!

With his new project ‘WOPTOBER II’ dropping in mere weeks, ATL icon Gucci Mane has been hard at work and after already producing new bangers with Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby.

He has returned with his latest record, “Tootsies,” which features fellow ATLien Lil Baby. The two indulge in all things luxury in this hazy melodic switch-up serving as the latest fiery appetizer to The East Atlanta Santa’s latest body of work.

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New Music: T.I. – “Sabotage” [LISTEN]

A certified OG, community leader, ATL icon, and the creator of Trap Music, T.I. has been killing the game for nearly two decades and just in time for your weekend playlist he’s dropped off his latest anthem, “Sabotage.”

Above a soundscape of eerie synths and keyboards over steady bass, TI airs his grievances and vents over the impact social media has had on the culture, lamenting clout chasers in this lyrical exercises that proves that Tip hasn’t aged a bit.

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New Video: Garren – “Wake Up” [WATCH]

Compton stand up!

An immense talent with soulful and standout vocals hailing from the West Coast, Garren is R&B’s next star you might not yet know about and in perfect time for your night out, has dropped off the visuals for his latest single “Wake Up.”

In a romantic setting around his pad, watch Garren explain to his special lady why exactly she’s the apple of his eye in this sleek and seductive effort.

Watch below.

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1TakeJay Puts On For The City With New Project ‘Over Like October’ [STREAM]

Wait hol’ up… 1TakeJay about to turn this b***h up!

One of the city’s brightest rising stars, 1TakeJay’s exceptional flows, caption-worthy one-liners, and hit-making skills don’t come around everyday and today, the young MC has unleashed his new EP, ‘Over Like October’.

With features from fellow West Coast representatives FrostyDaSnowman, Lul G, Shordie Shordie, and Oakland stalwart Mike Sherm, Jay’s 7-track effort is one you’ll be slapping in the whip for a whole minute.

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YK Osiris Drops His Debut Album ‘The Golden Child’ [STREAM]

Though talented R&B singers are not in short supply, YK Osiris continues to stand out among his peers with flying colors and appears destined for superstardom.

Today, the Florida native and Def Jam signee has returned with his first studio album ‘The Golden Child,’ a 15-track effort that houses premier features from Tory Lanez, Jah Vinci, Ty Dolla $ign, and Russ.

Known for his combination of 90s and 00s vibes with new era stylings, Osiris’ stellar talents shine through on this impressive debut.

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Wale Releases His New Album ‘Wow…That’s Crazy’ [STREAM]

The crown jewel of Chocolate City, DC kingpin Wale garnered his latest hit single this summer in the Jeremiah-assisted banger “On Chill” along with a host of impressive records, and today the MMG artist has dropped off ‘Wow… That’s Crazy’.

His latest and sixth studio album comes equipped with 15-tracks and a star-studded guest list that features Megan Thee Stallion, Jacquees, Bryson Tiller, 6lack, Lil Durk, Boogie, Ari Lennox,  and 90s legend Kelly Price.

Folarin’s latest effort is a showcase in why he deserves mention among the very top artists the game has to offer.

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New Music: Blueface – “Close Up” Feat. Jeremih [LISTEN]

Yea, aight!

Blueface took the game by a thunderous storm to start off the year and the tidal wave of momentum that he first saw has anything but subsided. In the wake of his EP ‘Dirt Bag’ the LA native has returned with more new heat.

This time dropping off the Jeremih-aided single “Close Up.” Above a tropical-tinged soundscape courtesy of fellow Californian Mally Mal, Blueface gets into his bag of effortless quotable sand off-kilter fire while his Chicago companion murks the hook with ease in this feel-good romantic jam.

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New Video: Gucci Mane – “Big Booty” Feat. Meg Thee Stallion [WATCH]

An iconic presence that’s dramatically influenced a whole generation and still a superstar at the top of his powers, Gucci Mane’s outstanding output has yet to cease and and with his upcoming project ‘WOPTOBER II’ coming soon.

He’s returned with the video for “Big Booty,” his new Megan Thee Stallion-assisted banger. Directed by Eif Rivera, Guwop’s latest video finds the ATL trapper accompanied by a flock of beauties in sparkling red leathers with a foreign in their all-white midst before Hot Girl Meg arrives on the scene, fittingly on horseback among blue clouds.

Watch below.

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