VIDEO: Mike Will Made-It – 23 Feat. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J

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Super producer Mike Will Made-It delivers the visual treatment to his new smash single “23″ featuring Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J.  The club anthem and ode to Jordan sneakers, finds each artist dropping braggadocious rhymes and party raps as they turn the energy up at the local high school which serves as the video’s backdrop.  Watch as Cyrus showcases her lyrical skills over the track’s hypnotizing production and takes the wheel on the song’s hook.

AUDIO: Rocko – Nunnayu

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Fresh off the success of “U.O.E.N.O,” Atlanta’s Rocko drops off a new street anthem titled “NunnaYu” which finds the rapper surrounded by only a chosen few as he makes it clear he doesn’t really trust anyone.  Listen as Rocko breaks down his dislike for groupies, disloyal individuals, fake rappers and much more on his latest offering.

VIDEO: Drake – Hold On, We’re Going Home

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Drake finally releases the visual treatment to his radio smash “Hold On, We’re Going Home” featured on his newNothing Was The Same LP.  Watch as Drake takes the cinematic approach and goes from sipping champagne flutes and celebrating success with his crew which also includes rapper A$AP Rocky, to going straight commando in an all out shoot out against a rival organization.  After receiving the bad news that his girlfriend is the victim of an abduction, Drake and company take their party back to the crib where they gear up and eventually head out to rescue his love interest.  Packed with a big explosion and automatic gunfire, Drake risks it all for the damsel in distress and ends up saving her while his crew makes their dramatic exit unscathed.

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VIDEO: Vinny Cha$e – Need That

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New York rapper Vinny Cha$e delivers a new music video for “Need That” off his upcoming Kings Land mixtape dropping on October 1.  Taking to the streets of his neighborhood, Cha$e throws a block party with lobster and all as the young MC performs to the camera over the track’s pounding bass courtesy of producer Young Chop.  Vinny also takes the opportunity to throw a jab in the direction of West Coast MC Kendrick Lamar.  In the final scene of the video, Cha$e and company throw a blow up doll decked out in a Los Angeles fitted cap out the car wearing a sign that reads “King Of New York.”

AUDIO: Chamillionaire – Don’t Shoot

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Houston native Chamillionaire has been busy as of late.  Listen to the rapper’s latest offering with “Don’t Shoot” which showcases the Chamillitary leader laying down socially conscious bars.  Backed by a choir driven sample and hard-hitting bass, Chamillionaire goes to work with ease as he serves up his cautionary tales on the troubles of the street, big brother, war and much more.

AUDIO: A$AP Rocky – R. Cali

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Here’s another dope cut off the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto 5 with “R. Cali” courtesy of A$AP Rocky.  Listen as Rocky drops rhymes on the West Coast inspired track about hustling in the streets and putting in work in the fictional county of San Andreas.  Grand Theft Auto 5 pulled in more than $1 billion in just three days.

VIDEO: Kanye West Says Rap Is The New Rock, He’s The Biggest Rock Star + More w/ Zane Lowe | Pt. 1

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BBC and Zane Low release part one of their intimate interview with rap star Kanye West.  Watch as Yeezy shares his personal philosophy on life and pursuing goals, speaks on  the uniqueness that Yeezus and 808’s and Heartbreaks share and argues that My Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy could be considered a perfect album.  Kanye also shares the inspiration behind his desire to create music organically and against the common formats practiced throughout the music industry.  Before the conclusion of the part one, the G.O.O.D. Music leader discusses Rick Rubin, explains that Yeezus is what frustration sounds like and aggressively tells Lowe that Rap is the new Rock before claiming he’s the biggest of them all.  

ARTWORK: Chevy Woods – Gang Land 2

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Taylor Gang MC Chevy Woods gears up to release the highly anticipated sequel to his Gang Land mixtape series with the unveiling of the project’s official artwork.  Decked out in a America flag designed bandanna and camouflage hoodie with equipment strapped to his chest,  Woods looks like he’s ready to pop off for more than just raps.  The DJ Drama hosted mixtape is still without a release date.