AUDIO: Terrace Martin – From Time (Remix)

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West Coast artist and producer Terrace Martin is back with another smooth remix and this time he tackles Drake’s “From Time.”  Take a listen as Martin infuses the Nothing Was The Same track with his signature jazz sound and showcases a new remix which includes his special touch on the saxophone.  Martin’s latest album 3ChordFold is now available to purchase.

AUDIO: Kirko Bangz – Rain Down (Remix) Ft. August Alsina

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Houston artist Kirko Bangz releases a new remix to his standout track titled “Rain Down” originally featured on his Progression III project which released earlier in the year.  Produced by Sound Mob, the slow ballad gets a new feel with a real mellow and silky vibe which also features Def Jam signee August Alsina.  Take a listen to the latest offering from down South artist Kirko Bangz.

MIXTAPE: Freeway & The Jacka – Write My Songs

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As rap artists Freeway and The Jacka work on finishing up their upcoming collaborative album, Highway Robbery, the duo decides to lace the fans with a new mixtape called Write My Wrongs.  Boasting nearly 30 songs with a few interludes sprinkled across the tracklist, the project also showcases features from rap artists like Husalah, Phil da Agony, Freddie Gibbs and more.  CLICK HERE to download Write My Wrongs. 

AUDIO: The Kid Daytona – bLUE Jeans

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The Kid Daytona showcases yet another track off his upcoming Savoir Faire album which is due to release later this month on October 29.  ”bLUE Jeans” serves as the fourth leak off Daytona’s project and showcases the rapper effortlessly dropping rhymes over a Lana Del Ray sample from her past track and showing off his lyrical skills.

AUDIO: Dom Kennedy – 2morrow (We Ain’t Worried) Ft. Ty Dolla $ign

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Dom Kennedy’s latest offering with Get Home Safely hits stores today and here’s a new standout track off the album titled “2morrow (We Ain’t Worried).”  The slow and mellow tune finds the Lemiert Park rapper playfully dropping bars about his certain love interest while Taylor Gang artist Ty Dolla $ign takes the wheel on the song’s chorus.  Take a listen as Dolla $ign and Kennedy reassure the ladies they’re not worried about tomorrow and only thinking about living in the moment with that special person.

VIDEO: B.O.B. – Ready Ft. Future | Teaser

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Bobby Ray is staying busy as he prepares his latest visual for his new Future assisted single titled “Ready.”  Set in Atlanta, B.O.B. and company showcase a short clip of the Hustle Gang rapper and the auto-tune champ busy on set and performing to the camera in a number of different locations.  Expect the full music video for the energy packed single “Ready” to drop soon.

VIDEO: Young Dro – Strong Ft. 2 Chainz | Teaser

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Rapper Young Dro releases a new short visual to give fans a sneak peek at his upcoming music video for the DJ Mustard produced banger “Strong.”  Watch in the short clip as Dro burns down a fat blunt while surrounded by some lovely ladies.  2 Chainz also makes a brief appearance in the teaser as he stares down the camera while a few beauties in the background tend to and maintain his indoor greenery operation.  ”Strong” is the latest single to be featured off Young Dro’s new High Times LP.

AUDIO: Ca$his – Cigarello (Prod. Eminem & Rikanatti)

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Former Shady Records artist Ca$his deliver his latest Eminem and Rikanatti produced single “Cigarello” featured on his new The County Hound 2 project which is now available on iTunes to purchase.  Over pounding bass, horns and some haunting keys, Ca$his goes in over the menacing instrumental and laces the track with his signature slick street talk.

VIDEO: “97 Seconds” w/ Angie Martinez

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The lovely Angie Martinez and long-time HOT 97 radio deejay links up with Hennessy for the latest episode in their “97 Seconds” web series.  Martinez reflects on being crowned “the voice of New York” after including the phrase in a promo for Ja Rule’s single “New York.”  Listen as Angie explains how the phrase organically stuck with her throughout her career, how she was able to work her way up the ladder at HOT 97 and eventually get her break with Funkmaster Flex by working the boards during his show.  Angie Martinez also discusses her mother’s influence on her career, her connection with the city of New York and breaks down her Hispanic heritage.

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg On Hosting The 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards + More

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Jack Thriller of ThisIs50.com catches up with Uncle Snoop Dogg on Sprite’s green carpet for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards show.  The legendary West Coast Hip Hop artist opens things up by joking around about his line of comfortable house slippers line called Doggy Biscutiz and shares his excitement for being asked to host the awards this year.  In fact, Snoop playfully announces to the camera that he plans to surprise viewers and they might even see him take a few tokes on television.