Friday, March 30, 2012

Domino Eyes - KA5UM

And here it is, KA5UM's latest mash track, and it's a real banger this week. He decided to take a little bit more of dubstep approach, and it came out dope. I'll be upfront though, it is a little bit of change compared to what we are used to hearing from KA5UM, so just be warned, but it's still a great track, so enjoy it.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

No Interruption (Video) - Hoodie Allen


And here it is. Hoodie Allen's debut single from his upcoming EP, All American, which is dropping on April 10th. I already said it via twitter, but I had no idea that this EP was even in the works, so I was extremely pumped when I heard about it. Now, as you already should know, Hoodie holds a place really close to my musical heart. This is because after hearing his stuff  for the first time (his mixtapes Making Waves and Prep Time), I had this crazy idea to start something so I could share all this great new music I found. Here it is almost 2 years later and he's releasing his debut EP on iTunes. It's great to see artists like Hoodie really do things with themselves. Anyway, a great new track, and be on the watch for All American, coming April 10th. Enjoy.

Download via iTunes

War Vet - Logic

Just when I thought I might have been tired of the Rack City beat, Logic, one of the hottest up and coming MC's in the game right now, breathes some new life into it. A dope track where Logic just spits non stop fire. This is not actually going to be on his upcoming mixtape, Young Sinatra: Undeniable, he just decided to release it in celebration of 35,000 fans on facebook. Anyway, enjoy.

Butterfly Effect (Video) - Kinetics & One Love


The amazing track, Butterfly Effect, from Kinetics & One Love's latest mixtape, What Model Are You?, finally gets a gorgeous visual treatment that it deserves. The video is a fantastic story about a girl, and how one little occurrence at the beginning of her day completely changed the final outcome it. In case you didn't know, that's essentially what the butterfly effect is: a simple beating of a butterfly's wings could cause a chain reaction which creates a hurricane halfway across the world. Anyway, an unreal video for an even more unreal track. Enjoy.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Changed The Way You Kiss Me (J Farell Remix) - Example

J Farell does it again. This time he tackled Example's track Changed The Way You Kiss Me, and manged to give it a whole new feel. Another great joint from the consistently great J Farell. Enjoy.

Wild Ones (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies


And it's here, just in time for the Tuesday deadline. Technically Tuesday ended over half an hour ago for me, but you know what, I don't mind that one bit. Anyway, here's Timeflies' latest Timeflies Tuesday , and as always, its unreal. This time Rob and Cal tackle the hugely popular, Wild Ones from Flo-Rida, and they absolutely kill it. Now when I first saw that they were doing a remix of this track, I expected a really high energy beat and freestyle, but to my surprise, it's a nice and laid back, really enjoyable track. Definitely not one to miss. Enjoy.

California Lonely - PJ Simas


A gorgeous new track from PJ Simas for your enjoyment. As PJ puts it: "California Lonely is the struggle to regain control of a life of chemical addiction, a life that is lived all too often." This is probably my favorite track that PJ's dropped in the last little while because it really reminds me of some of the tracks on his project, The SLO Life. Anyway, enjoy the fantastic new track.

Heaven / Last Day - Matt Clarke

 A double dose of Matt Clarke for your listening pleasure this evening. Matt hit me with these gems earlier today as I was working on projects, and since then, I have had them on constant rotation. The first track I'm going to show you is Heaven, which is a dope track using some mixed instrumentals from, you guessed it, Heaven from DJ Sammy. Check it out.



The second track is a lot tougher. Matt spits hard on Last Day, and he absolutely kills it. With these two tracks, along with the last couple he dropped with Philly G (Shot The Bullet, Blown Away), Matt is clearly making a name for himself in the game, so watch out. Enjoy the new tracks.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

KrewNervo Love - TeeTs


Ok, I know this track may be a few months old, but a buddy of mine just showed me this, so I figured I would share it with all of you. Now, TeeTs is a brand new face to HotLeaks, but after hearing this joint, I really hope he doesn't stay a stranger, because this track is unreal. In case you were wondering, TeeTs is an up and coming EDM producer based out of Orlando who can, from the sounds of this gem, create tracks with the best of them. This is a perfect track for any rager this weekend. Enjoy.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Macadelic (Mixtape) - Mac Miller

Here's Mac Miller's latest mixtape, Macadelic, and it's actually not bad. A little bit odd compared to what you might normally be used to hear from Mac, but I would say about half the tracks are actually really good. Plus, you really can't knock that fact that he managed to grab features from guys like Kendrick Lamar, Casey Veggies, Juicy J, and even Lil Wayne. Anyway, enjoy.

Fuck Em All - Mac Miller

Desperado - Mac Miller

Thoughts From A Balcony - Mac Miller

Fight The Feeling - Mac Miller ft. Kendrick Lamar & Iman Omari


Download: Macadelic

Is It Worth It - Mike Stud


Mike Stud has been seriously killing it with these last couple drops (Critic and Live Big). Now, I will admit, there was a point where I doubted Stud. Back when he first jumped on the scene, he was all about the one liners on his tracks, so I honestly thought that was how he was going to be one every track he dropped. Don't get me wrong, the tracks were still good, I just thought he was a one trick pony. But, I am so glad that I gave him another chance, because Mike Stud really is a fantastic artist, and he's moving his way up to become one of my favorites in the game right now. Here's his latest gem, and once again, it's dope. You will definitely enjoy this one.

Blackout - PropaneLv


This is probably my favorite PropaneLv track to date. You can tell that this one is filled with a lot of thought and emotion, which is dope. With each new drop from PropaneLv, the more and more I am becoming a fan of him. He's got a great sound and some really tight flow. Definitely be on the watch for more from Lv, because from what he says, he's gonna be working on a project real soon. Enjoy.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Loud (Video) - Mac Miller


Mac's latest single off his upcoming tape Macadelic gets a visual treatment from Rex Arrow. This video actually suits the track perfectly. In case you missed it, Loud has a really psychedelic feel to it, so the video is just that. Enjoy.

Love You Enough - DJ Fergie Ferg

It's been a minute since we've heard from DJ Fergie Ferg, but here he is back with a brand new track. This one is a little bit slower than what you might be used to here on HotLeaks, but regardless, it really is a gorgeous track that is perfect for your Sunday night. This gem is a cross between INOJ, J. Cole, Mansions On The Moon, Coldplay, Phantogram, and Kal Ho Naa Ho. Now that's a lot of artists on one track, but DJ Fergie Ferg manages to pull it off flawlessly. Enjoy this one.

Feelin' Alright - Rich Bros ft. Sam Lynch

Here's the latest from Rich Bros, and once again, it's one hell of a track. Maybe it's their flow, maybe it's the smooth vocals from Sam Lynch, or maybe it's the fact that they sampled one of my favorite tracks of all time, Loud Pipes. Regardless of why, I do know that I'm hooked on this track. This one, paired up with their last track, really gets me excited to see where these guys go with their music. Hopefully we'll see more from them soon, but until that time, enjoy the great new track.

Friday, March 23, 2012

The Wildflowers (Video) - Mazon


Some great new visuals from Mazon for his track The Wildflowers, off his dope mixtape Maintaining, that he dropped back in Janurary. In case you missed this gem of a track, The Wildflowers tells a really heavy story, and you find yourself hanging on Mazon's every word. As you all know, I love it when a video fits with a track perfectly, so when I watched this and saw that it told the story perfectly, I was really happy. A fantastic video for a great track. Enjoy.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Good Night - Huey Mack

Yet another fresh drop from Huey Mack, and just like the last one, he kills it. I said this last time, but Huey has really grown as an artist, and has really matured his sound. Definitely don't miss out on this really catchy track that you can't help but enjoy.

Kinda Late (Video) - OnCue


Here's a brand new video from OnCue. Now just be warned, this isn't your typical Cuey set visuals. It was a little odd to begin with, but after getting over that initial hump, it got pretty funny, and after seeing the ending, I realized how hilarious it was. Anyway, enjoy this one.

So Good (Video) - B.o.B


B.o.B's latest single gets a visual treatment. I'm really pumped for Strange Clouds, because I have a feeling it's going to be an unreal album. Anyway, enjoy the new video.

Blue - Erik Paul ft. J Doze

Now it seems like every single post I throw up involving Erik Paul, I manage to screw it up somehow. Whether it's getting the name of his EP wrong or tagging the wrong featured artist on twitter, I somehow screw it up. But this time, I'm really taking my time to be meticulous about all the details. Anyway, enough about me. Here's a great new track from Erik Paul with a dope feature from J Doze, an artist who I hadn't actually heard of until this track. Erik grabs the first verse and in that time, he manages to spit straight fire like always.With each new track he drops, I am more and more impressed with his skills as an artist. He can flow, he can sing, and he can rap with the best. Nothing wrong with that. Now, about this new comer J Doze. He jumps in at about the 2 minute mark for his verse, and let me say, he absolutely kills it. I will definitely be on the watch for more from him. So overall, a fantastic track you should definitely check out. Enjoy.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Where Do You Go (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies


As always, Timeflies kills it with their latest Timeflies Tuesday. This time Cal jumps on Rob's mix of, you guessed it, Where Do You Go, and the theme this time: Spring Break. In honor of that theme, they got some fans to send in some spring break footage to splice in, so it's not the standard Timflies Tuesday video.  Anyway, enjoy the great new track.

House Of Cards - Collin McLoughlin

I am always impressed by Collin McLoughlin. He just has such a gorgeous and enjoyable sound, that you honestly can't help but enjoy. This is Collin's latest gem, and it's actually his submission in a Billboard "Battle Of The Bands" contest, so you definitely check that out and vote for him. Anyway, as expected, here's an amazing new track from the extremely talented Collin McLoughlin. Enjoy.

Victor (Mixtape) - Zeds Dead & Omar Linx

This is hot. I honestly think that these guys should hook up more often, because every time that they they, they create pure gold. In case you are living under a rock, Zeds Dead are a couple of producers/DJs who create amazingly haunting beats, and Omar Linx is an artist who fuses hip-hop with dubstep (and not the shitty kind) flawlessly. Victor is a combination of tracks that we've heard before (like Out For Blood, the track that initially led me to these guys) along with a bunch of fresh ones as well. Overall, this tape is unreal, and is a must download for anyone. Enjoy it.

No Prayers - Zeds Dead & Omar Linx

Coffee Break - Zeds Dead & Omar Linx

Download: Victor

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Told Us - D. Worthy

D. Worthy is back again with another great track. After his last drop, I've been waiting anxiously for something new from him, and it's finally here. This is a drop off his upcoming mixtape, Anticipation, which from the sounds of this track, is going to be filled with great lyricism and fantastic stories. Definitely be on the watch for that because it should be dropping soon. Enjoy the new track.

Wash Away - Radical Something


I don't know about you guys, but where I'm at, today was a gorgeous sunny day with 20 degree temperatures, so it really made me start my countdown for summer. Then in comes Radical Something with a brand new track that makes me want this warm weather to never leave ever again. I'll be honest, this track is really simple, but it's actually really enjoyable as well. Really gives you that feel good vibe, so enjoy it.

Action - 3LAU

End the night with a brand new Bootleg from everyone's favorite DJ, 3LAU. This is exactly what you expect it to be: gold. As always, he manages to make the track sound organic and fluid, as well as extremely enjoyable. But, there is some bittersweet news I should probably tell you. Good news is that 3LAU will be working on a full length album (which will be unreal), but bad news is that since he'll be on his grind, this might be the last bootleg that we hear for a little while. Regardless, enjoy the great new drop.

Nothing Back - Huey Mack ft. Mike Stud & Scolla

Huey Mack has grown so much as an artist since I first heard him back in 2010, and he really shows that with this track. This is another release off Huey's upcoming mixtape, A Boy Named Hue, which drops on April 23rd. Plus, I can't forget about these dope features. Mike Stud kills it, Scolla does amazing (again), and together they manages to complement Huey's sound perfectly. Enjoy.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Whip Appeal - Frank Ocean

Couldn't me pass up some new Frank Ocean, the only member of OFWGKTA that I can still stand. Exactly what you expect, smooth and enjoyable, as always. I will say it is probably one of the better tracks that he's dropped over the last few months, so you should definitely check it out. Enjoy.

Jittamortis - Jitta On The Track

Maybe it's because I love this beat from Kendrick Lamar, or maybe it's because I am such a big fan of Jitta's flow. Regardless of why, all I know is that I am really feeling this track, so huge ups to Jitta for jumping on this beat. In case you've been sleeping, you should definitely get familiar with Jitta On The Track, because he's got a sound that could really take him places. Anyway, enjoy the new drop.

Changed The Way You Kiss Me (Remix) - Example ft. Ludacris

Wow. Ok, in case you haven't heard the original version of this, Changed The Way You Kiss Me is a huge banger that example dropped back in March of last year.Here it is, almost exactly one year later, Example teams up with the king of southern hip-hop, Ludacris, and releases this amazing remix. I know the weekend is over, but this is seriously a perfect track for any party, so enjoy it.

Milk, Honey, & Solid Gold - I.O.U.


We haven't heard from I.O.U. since they dropped their mixtape Love,Great.Humans... back in Novemeber, so it's been a minute. Since then, the boys have been on their grind and doing a lot of shows, so they didn't just disappear. But let me tell you, it was well worth the wait for a dope track like this one. There is just something haunting about it that just sticks with you, but in a really good way. Maybe it's their hot flow, the tight beat, or possibly even this amazing video of my entire childhood. Either way, it's dope. This one is off their upcoming project, Patience, which from the sounds of it, is going to be unreal. Enjoy.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Wait - Olu

Now that Olu has shown us that he can still go hard as hell on tracks like Tuna Roll, he takes us back down the indie-sampling route. Regardless of what he does, he kills it. He's one of those artists who I don't even have to press play before I press download, because every track he's ever dropped has been golden, so I know anything new will be great. Anyway, here's another amazing drop from Olu that you will definitely enjoy.

Young Dreamers - IanJ

It's been a while since we've heard from IanJ. His last drop was his Happy Birthday mixtape back in December, so it's been a minute. He has clearly been putting in work, because this is a sick track to come back with. This one is dripping with that classic IanJ feel, but somehow it still manages to sound really fresh, which is dope. Anyway, I know you will enjoy this one, so definitely check it out, and be on the watch for more from IanJ.

Lez Eat - Uno Hype ft. Vaunfe

Here's another hot drop off Uno Hype's upcoming project, Fuck The Hype, and as always, he spits straight fire. My only complaint about this is that it's only 2 minutes, which really isn't that big of a complaint. Now, you should all know who Uno Hype is by now, but if you've been sleeping under a rock, you should really get familiar, because Fuck The Hype is going to unreal. Enjoy.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

The Hourglass EP - Ian Levy

I love hearing stuff like this. Some true poetry from an amazing artist, Ian Levy, that is just simply gorgeous. Now in case you don't remember his name, Ian is an artist based out of Rye Brook NY, who truly is a poet on the mic. With every track, he tells a fantastic story that you can't help but feel as though you are part of it. He actually got sent my way back in August of last year by a great friend to HotLeaks, Dylan Owen, and I am extremely glad that he was. If not, then I would have never heard the great artistry that is Ian Levy. I said it before, but when he spits on the mic, it sounds like he really has a purpose and is really feeling the story that he is telling. Anyway, I feel like I'm rambling a bit, so just take a listen, and enjoy this amazing artist.

This Time It Was Different - Ian Levy

Old School - Ian Levy


Download: The Hourglass EP

Wild Boy (Remix) - Machine Gun Kelly ft. Steve-O, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Mystikal, French Montana, Yo Gotti

I will admit, I am slightly tired of this track, but with this many features, I couldn't really pass it up. Plus MGK manages to grab Steve-O for a little intro and outro, and being a huge Jackass fan, I just couldn't pass it up. Enjoy.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The Buzz - KA5UM

Damn this kid is good. KA5UM has been so steady with these dope bangers that I have become officially a big fan. This time he takes some Tristan Garner and slaps it together with Buzzin from Mann, and it comes out perfectly. Definitely a perfect track for your St. Patty's day ragers this weekend, so enjoy it.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Hollywood - The Dean's List ft. Dani Ummel

I would just like to formally welcome back The Dean's List. It's been a long while since we've heard from these guys, but it was for good reason. They have been on the road, getting their tour on, so you can't really fault them for that. That being said, they have also been on their grind putting together their highly anticipated album, Generation X, and we finally get a taste of what is to come with it, and let me tell you, it's one hell of a taste. I was excited before, but now I'm pumped for the album. The guys decided to hook up with Dani Ummell again, and just like every other one of their tracks together, it's just flawless. Generation X is coming soon, so get excited, and enjoy the new track.

Live Big - Mike Stud

Some brand new Mike Stud for your listening pleasure this Tuesday night. First off, huge props to Judge for this unreal beat, because I honestly can't get it out of my head. Second, I don't know what it is about this track, but I am a huge fan of it. It feels a little different than what I'm used to hearing Mike Stud on, but I think that's what makes me like it so much. Anyway, give it a listen for yourself, and enjoy it.

Bambooyah! (Album) - The White Panda

So dope. Whether your studying for midterms, getting ready for finals, on spring break, getting ready for spring break, or just looking for an excuse to DL some dope new mash tracks, I've got the tape for you. The White Panda dropped this amazing compilation of their latest mashups / bootlegs, plus a TON of brand new mixes. When you download this one, you should definitely listen to it from beginning to end to fully enjoy it. This is not an album you will want to miss out on. Now, I'm going to give you a few of my favorites, but they are only about a minute or two long, just long enough to get you hooked. Enjoy it.

Bittersweet Donald - The White Panda

Turn Marvin Gaye Down - The White Panda

Racking In Unison - The White Panda

Summit, Inc. - The White Panda


Download: Bambooyah!

New Religion (prod. by Party Supplies & Just Blaze) - OnCue

I couldn't pass this one up.OnCue is easily one of my favorite artists right now, so whenever I see something new, I know it's going to be great without even pressing play. That being said, I was going to DL this new track anyway, but when I saw Party Supplies and Just Blaze on the beat, I just couldn't say no. Cuey actually said that this was the most fun he's had making a track in a while, and you tell because the it's just so enjoyable to listen to. Definitely a must download for any Cuey fan, but if you're not, you should start to get familiar and press play, because I know you won't be disappointed. Enjoy this one.

Guess Who's Hungover - Childz Play


Need a track for your ragers this weekend? Well here's a perfect joint from a fresh face to HotLeaks, Childz Play. A buddy of mine sent this my way over the weekend, and I have been hooked ever since. Definitely a dope mash you won't want to miss. Enjoy it, and be on the watch for more from Childz Play.

Numbers - Logic


I've said it 100 times by now, but Logic is someone you should really get familiar with. His flow is unreal, his rhymes are always on point, his cadence is fantastic, and just overall so consistently dope. Here is his latest offering, and to no one's surprise, it's a great one. He slows it down a little bit with this one, and gives us more of a lyrical track, but it comes out amazing. No DL as of yet, but when this hits 150,000 views (which really shouldn't take that long looking at his track record) he's dropping the MP3, so just enjoy the video for now.


***UPDATE***200,000 views later, Logic dropped the official MP3, so enjoy it.***UPDATE***

Monday, March 12, 2012

Of The Soul (Remix) - Mac Miller ft. Posdnous & Raekwon

Not what I expected at all. Mac dropped this remix a few days ago, and I'll be honest, I was really apprehensive about it. I really didn't like Blue Slide Park. After getting so much hype, I feel like it was really just a let down. So, when I saw a remix of a track off of the album, I really didn't want to check it out. But, it started to get some buzz, so I might as well try and give it a listen. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this remix. Not my favorite track from Mac, but it is still pretty dope. Enjoy.

Time Of Your Life (J Farell Remix) - Kid Ink

J Farell is back again with another sick mix for your listening pleasure. This time he puts together a dope remix of Kid Ink's Time Of Your Life, and gives it a more upbeat, dance sort of feel. Now I will admit, on paper, that sounds just odd, but Farell being the king producer that he is, pulls it off flawlessly. He manages to make this track sound as though it's supposed to sound like this, and if you ask me, that is one hell of a skill to have. Definitely a track that you can't help but enjoy.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Brilliant - Kasual


This is sick. It's been a minute since we've heard a new track from Kasual, but let me tell you, it was well worth the wait. This track really shows off Kas' maturity as an artist, because you can easily tell that it was truly written from the heart and is filled with so much soul. A surprisingly gorgeous track. Not the I'm surprised about Kas can being a great artist, it's just that I'm used to hearing Kas on tracks like I Don't Take L's and Floyd Mayweather aka more upbeat tracks, so when he dropped this one, it was just a little different for me. A good different. A fantastic track, from a great artist, so enjoy it.

Champion In Disguise - Uno Hype

I am pretty sure Uno Hype is one of those artists who I don't even need to hear the track before I decide to press download. He's been just so consistently good on every track that he drops. This is his latest gem off his upcoming EP, F*ck The Hype, which is on track to be an unreal project, dropping April 3rd. Hopefully this one will hold us over until then. Enjoy it.

Shot The Bullet - Matt Clarke ft. Philly G

I am really liking where this is going. When Matt Clarke dropped his last joint, Blown Away, where he teamed up with Philly G, I said that I was a huge fan of the way Philly G and Matt's flows played off one another. I also said I would love to hear more from them teamed up. It looks like if I ask, I shall receive. Once again these guys create an amazing track that I have had on repeat since downloading. My only complaint (if you can even call it that) is that it's just a bit too short. But, that may be me just being greedy and wanting to to hear more from these guys. Anyway, a really hot track that you do not want to miss, so enjoy.

Stacy's Mode - The Two Friends

I saw this and I had to press download right away. Stacy's Mom was my song back it the day... Who am I kidding, I still rock out to it all the time. So, that being said, I needed to check it out when I saw The Two Friends took my beloved track and remixed it with some Bingo Players. Let me say that it turned out fantastic. A perfect track for ANY rager this weekend, so enjoy it.

Bowser - Chris Webby

I'll be honest. This is the first track from Chris Webby that I have actually thoroughly enjoyed. It may or may not be because of the whole video game theme going on. Regardless of why I enjoy it, the fact stil remains, it's a really hot track an it's off Webby's upcoming mixtape. Enjoy it.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Bout That Life - Jola Tha Trunk Boi

It's been a long time since I've heard from Jola Tha Trunk Boi. Not really sure why, but I think it's because when I first got wind of him, he didn't have a fb page only twitter, so he just got kind of lost in my twitter feed, which sucks if you ask me, because he's got such a dope sound. Anyway, enough of living in the past, so here's the now. Some brand new Jola for your listening pleasure. Bout That Life is a real upbeat joint that will definitely get you going, so enjoy it.

That's Life - Gate City

It's been a minute since we've heard a new track from Gate City. The last gem we heard was their soul filled track Can You Feel It, which they dropped back in December, and then in January, they released a set of visuals for their track One 2. But since then, they have been flying low, working mostlye on the production side of their business. In case you didn't know, Gate City has actually branched out into a full fledged business known as GCS Studios. In their own words they are "A multi-faceted company specializing in DJ services, audio/video production, and graphic design". So huge props to them for their hustle. Anyway, This is a great new track that's real smooth, and filled with that classic Gate City sound. Enjoy it.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I'm Alright - Jake Miller


How am I just hearing about this kid? Jake Miller is a 19 year old artist hailing from Weston, Florida. He's opened for guys like Asher Roth, Snoop Dogg, Mac Miller and many more. That's pretty impressive if you ask me. Jake has a real chill, laid back sound, a flow that is smooth and lyrical, and a singing voice that are just fantastic. Overall, I'm Alright is just a really enjoyable track. Jake Miller is officially an artist that I will be on that watch out for. Enjoy.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Until The Sunrise Live (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies


For today's Timeflies Tuesday, the boys are finally back home, and they decided to slow it and bless us with an amazing acoustic version of their track Until The Sunrise, off of The Scotch Tape. Let me just say that this is amazing. Yes, Cal can spit with the best and Rob can create unreal beats, but this joint really shows off their talents as true artists. A fantastic Timeflies Tuesday and I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

The Get Up (Mixtape) - Ground Up

And the wait is finally over. Ground Up's 10th free mixtape, The Get Up, is finally here and let me say, it lives up to the hype. I have been a fan of these guys for a while now. Their flow is so tough and so fluid, and really just reminds me of true hip hop. I really don't have much to say about this one, because in all honesty, you should know Ground Up by now, and you should know your going to get gold when you listen to this one. So, here a few of my favs below, then go cop the whole tape.

Filthy - Ground Up ft. Mazon

Next Year - Ground Up

Let Your Mother Know - Ground Up

Live A Lot - Ground Up


Download: The Get Up

Everyone Knows - 3oNe3


I'll be honest, It's been a while since we've heard from Flexy here on HotLeaks. He's got a sound that you can't help but enjoy, so he's got a lot of potential, but he's been flying just under my radar for a while now. From what I can tell though, Flexy hooked up with Bitsy back in December for a couple features on a mixtape, but they are now together full time and known as 3oNe3. No complaints from this guy, especially if they drop amazing tracks like this. Definitely be on the watch for more from 3oNe3. Enjoy.

All The Things - Crossover Kidz


Now here's a great new track from some fresh faces to HotLeaks, Crossover Kidz, a rapper/producer duo based out of Boston MA consisting of MuZ (the rapper) and Droobee (the producer). I have always had a huge soft spot for hip hop with an acoustic spin, so when I got the email about Crossover Kidz releasing an EP,Stripped Down, dedicated entirely to acoustic tracks, I needed to check it out. The second after pressing play, I knew I was hooked. An amazing track from some great artists, so enjoy it.

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Monday, March 5, 2012

Peaceful Riot - Huey Mack ft. Phil Ade & Young Scolla

Here's a great new track from Huey Mack that really showcases his talents as an artist. A really smooth and laid back beat, with a sick features from both Phil Ade and Young Scolla. This is actually a drop off his upcoming mixtape, A Boy Named Hue, which I had no idea was coming but now I'm really excited for it. Enjoy the new ish.

Wanna Be Loved - Scotty James ft. Yonas

I love this. Plain and simple. Now, to be honest, I really don't listen to the radio much anymore (who does?), but from what I gather, the original version of this is pretty big right now. But, when Yonas posted this earlier today, I had no idea about that, so I gave it a listen. In one word: Amazing. I can see why the original is big, and I can see this one being even bigger. This gem is actually only available for free download for 24 hours before it drops on iTunes, so cop it fast! Enjoy.

West Side Stories (Video) - Upper West


Still hot from the drop of their debut mixtape just one week ago, the boys from Upper West decide to release some visuals for the title track. A great video, shot + edited by the always dope Jon Kilmer, for an amazing track. Enjoy, and if you haven't yet, you should definitely go cop West Side Story.

Show Goes On Remix - PJ Simas


I love this. Some brand new PJ Simas to bless your eardrums. It's been a minute since I have posted any new ish from Mr. Simas, but I just couldn't pass this gem up. PJ takes on Lupe's Show Goes On, and let me tell you, it is probably one of my favorites from him in a while. This is not a track you will want to miss so enjoy it.
On a side note, I feel like I need to share this. I was listening to some PJ Simas tracks the other day, and my girlfriend pointed out to me that he seems to say "UNGH" at the beginning of all of his tracks. Now that she pointed that out, I can't help but notice it all the time now, and I figured I would share it with you as well. Enjoy.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Faded (Freestyle) - Jitta On The Track


New Jitta On The Track for your listening pleasure. With each new track I hear from him, the more I dig his sound. He's got that sound that is unique which, as you all probably know by know, I love. In case you've been sleeping on him, it's definitely time to wake up, because Jitta can spit with the best. Enjoy this tough new freestyle and be on the watch for more from Jitta On The Track.

Coasting - Rich Bros ft. Jade

Now this is hot. I would like to introduce you Rich Bros, a duo of, you guessed it, brothers based out of Victoria BC. When I saw that they produced this track themselves with instrumentals from Zion I, I felt like I needed to check it out. After pressing play, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Their flow is smooth, the beat is tight, and the hook is soulful. All the key ingredients to a great track right there. I really don't know a ton about these guys, just that they started into the music game just last year. Plus, they're fellow Canadians, so I have to show some love there. What I do know is that I will definitely be on the watch for more stuff from them, but for now, enjoy the new track from some great new artists.

Want It All - Over 21

It's been a minute since we've heard from Over 21 here on HotLeaks. Here is their latest track and let me say, it's a great one. They decided to slow it down a bit and give it a real smooth and mellow feel. A fantastic track with some great flow from Tha Future and B. Palma, paired up with a simple, but gorgeous beat. Enjoy this one.

Loud - Mac Miller

Some brand new Mac Miller for you. This is actually probably my favorite from Mac in a while, because in my opinion, he was seriously going down hill for a while there. I think he is was going through the same thing Wiz went through, with the whole "I'll drop whatever I want now that I'm famous and not actually care about the quality of my music".  Anyway, this is off his upcoming tape, Macadelic, which from the sounds of this one (and Jerry's Record Store) could actually be pretty good. Enjoy it.

Fuckin Numb - Johnny Astro

Since dropping his LightYears mixtape back in January, Johnny Astro has been laying kind of low. Here is his latest drop, and as always, it's pretty sick. This time the tempo is a bit more upbeat, but it's still dripping in that classic dope Johnny Astro sound. Enjoy it.

Visionz Of Home - J. Cole

The last couple days, I've been on a sort of hiatus from HotLeaks. Not on purpose, I swear. I just had a shit ton work that I had to get done. But I'm back, and I'm going to start you off with a brand new drop from J. Cole. From the sound of these last couple tracks, I think Cole is back on his grind, so I think we should get excited to hear more from him in the near future. Anyway, here's the latest and to be honest, I like it a lot more than his last one. Enjoy.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Vocal Layout Idea (Video) - Terence Ryan


One of my favorite tracks from Terence Ryan's latest project, Skeleton EP (which if you haven't checked out, you really should now), gets a great video to accompany it. A really well done video that is just enjoyable to watch. Enjoy this one, and if you haven't yet, you should probably go DL the EP.