VIDEO: Ace Hood – We Outchea Feat. Lil Wayne

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Ace Hood puts in that work to grind and make that paper by any means necessary in his new video for “We Outchea” featuring Lil Wayne.  Toting a shotgun and bustin’ down the door with his AK-47 strapped goons, Ace drops some aggressive bars over some heavy drums and reminds the fans he’s out here to make it.  “We Outchea” is the latest visual off the rapper’s upcoming Trials & Tribulations LP which is set to release on July 16.

 

VIDEO: Wale – The Gifted | Revolt TV Documentary

MMG artist Wale and Revolt TV link up for a 30 minute documentary chronicling the DC rapper’s rise to fame.  Camera’s caught up with Wale and his closest friends/associates to give insight surrounding his humble beginnings, work ethic, popularity in DC and eventual signing with Rick Ross.  The documentary is suppose to coincide with the release of Wale’s latest LP The Gifted which hit stores earlier this week.

AUDIO: Jon Connor – When I Was Young Feat. Chris Webby & Smoke DZA

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Jon Connor unleashes another leak off his upcoming Unconscious State LP which is set to release July 2.  Connor links up with rising star Chris Webby and the Kush God Smoke DZA for an infectious sample laced track called “When I Was Young”.  Take a listen to the last leak off Unconscious State before it drops via the audio stream below.

ARTWORK: Crooked I – Apex Predator

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Long Beach, California emcee Crooked I finally releases the official artwork and release date to his highly anticipated LP Apex Predator.  The Slaughterhouse member and Treacherous Records artist took to instagram and twitter today to reveal his latest project will be available to the masses on July 30.  Crooked I has also been busy as the host of his C.O.B. Radio show which broadcasts live from DJ Skee’s Skee Lodge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday.

VIDEO: Prodigy – Give ‘Em Hell (Prod. By Alchemist)

Prodigy and Alchemist finally deliver the anticipated visual treatment for “Give Em Hell” off that Albert Einstein LP.  This is a dope song and the video came out pretty clean which showcases P livin’ the boss lifestyle and takin’ out the competition.  P gets the word through one of his lady informants that a rival has put a hit out on him so the Mobb Deep emcee gives the green light to retaliate and put things in motion.  The Alchemist comes through and sets the scene appropriately with his trademark boom bap production style.

Vince Staples & Larry Fisherman – Stolen Youth LP

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Rising talent Vince Staples combines forces with Mac Miller (aka Larry Fisherman) for his debut project Stolen Youth.  Fisherman takes control on the production end while Los Angeles artist Vince Staples does his thing on the microphone.  The 10-song track boasts features from the likes of Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, Joey Fatts, Mac Miller and Dash.  Take a listen to the youngin’ do his thing by clicking HERE to preview and download the album.

Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail | Track List

jiggaIn an interesting move, Jay-Z and staff created a viral scavenger hunt by taking to social media and revealing clues to where fans could find the official track list to his upcoming album Magna Carta Holy Grail releasing July 4.  Though production credits have yet to be revealed, the titles of the songs were placed in special binders throughout Brooklyn as fans were encouraged to participate and hit the streets in search of them.  Take a look at the 13-song list below which also features two additional bonus tracks.

1. Picasso Baby
2. Heaven
3. Versus
4. Tom Ford
5. Beach Is Better
6. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt
7. Oceans
8. F.U.T.W.
9. Part II (On The Run)
10. BBC
11. La Familia
12. Jay-Z Blue
13. Nickles & Dimes
14. Holy Grail (Bonus Track)
15. Open Letter (Bonus Track)

AUDIO: Drake – The Motion Ft. Sampha (Prod. By Sampha & 40)

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Drake releases a new song “The Motion” featuring singer Sampha who also assists with the production credits along with 40.  With the launch of his new OVOsound website, Drizzy finally announces his Nothing Was The Same LP with a release date for September 17 and also drops four new promotional tracks.  Take a listen to “The Motion” below which highlights Drake’s singing and rapping skills alongside the smooth sounds of Sampha.

AUDIO: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) – Black Jesus (Prod. By Mannie Fresh)

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Yassin Bey (Mos Def) recently performed a new song called “Black Jesus” live at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix and now delivers the CDQ version via the soundcloud stream below.  I can’t tell you how excited I am to hear what Mannie and Yassin have been working on for their upcoming 10-song collaborative album OMFGOD.