Maintaining (Mixtape) - Mazon

I would like to formally introduce you to Mazon, a great up and coming artist from Harrisburg, PA. His name might seem a bit familiar to you, because he was recently featured on a track off of Ground Up's latest mini-mixtape, Romantic Comedy. His flow is really smooth and thoughtful, his lyricism is fantastic, and plus,  he just sounds comfortable behind the mic, which is dope. Mazon has actually been in the game for a minute now (6 mixtapes released since 2006, including this one), so he has actually established a really sick sound. This wicked tape will definitely make me keep my eyes open for more from Mazon. Anyway, enjoy some of my favorites below, then go cop the whole tape.

Fine Linen - Mazon

The Secret - Mazon

Prince - Mazon


Download: Maintaining

Skeleton EP - Terence Ryan

This is gorgeous. After releasing Starry Eye, Skeleton and Alan's Right, the bar was set pretty high for this EP, and let me tell you, Terence Ryan delivered. This entire EP is fantastic, and really shows us that Terence Ryan is a great artist and he's here to stay. In case you didn't check out his last tracks, Terence has a sound that is just so smooth. He raps, and he sings. Plus, he produces amazing tracks with an ability to sample is unmatched. Overall, Terence Ryan is an amazing artist who you should watch out for. Enjoy this one.

To The Fall (Bang Gang Remix) - Terence Ryan

Vocal Layout Idea - Terence Ryan

Zeo - Terence Ryan


Download: Skeleton EP

Set Fire (3LAU Bootleg) - 3LAU

Why is 3LAU so good? He dropped this gem under the radar on Friday, so I am just hearing it now. Let me tell you, this is not one to miss out on. I know what your thinking, Adele has been used so much in mash tracks, but honestly, 3LAU gives her vocals such a gorgeous spin with his amazing beat. This is a fantastic track (once again) from 3LAU that you should definitely not sleep on. And if you don't know his name yet, you should get familiar, because 3LAU is on track to be huge. Enjoy this one.

The Great Escape (Rupert Holmes Remix) - Hendersin

As always, my man Hendersin drops a fantastic track. This is a real catchy joint where he spits over a remixed Rupert Holmes' "Escape", or what you probably know it by, "The Pina Colada Song". He does an amazing job on this one, but that's really no surprise. Hendersin actually dropped this one (once again) as a celebration, this time for 800 twitter followers. So enjoy it, and if you haven't already, you should definitely get familiar with Hendersin.

Somebody Freestyle - Upper West

Now, I usually don't post these short tracks, but I feel like this one deserves a post. Upper West dropped this little freestyle, and to be honest, it really is fantastic. They said that it was "the most heartfelt song they have ever written" and you can tell, because it came out gorgeously. At just under 2 minutes, it does leave me wanting a bit more, but it's non stop lyrical flow, so it feels like it's a lot longer than it actually is (in a good way). I've said it before, but Upper West are some guys to seriously watch out for, because they are so consistently great. Anyway, enjoy the new track.

Mundo - DOSVEC

I am so glad my man Ethan showed me DOSVEC, because if he hadn't, I would have never heard amazing mash tracks like this. This is an wicked mash of some vocals from Chris Brown, Pitbull, Ne-Yo and Nervo, over the extremely catchy beat from Archie V's "Our World". This is another dope track you can add to the rager playlist. Enjoy it.

Excellente (Freestyle) - SonReal

The latest in a string of drops from SonReal. This one is a dope freestyle the really shows off SonReal's amazing flow. From what I hear, he's actually planning on dropping yet another track next week, which is dope. SonReal is on a huge roll with all these tracks, so props to him there. Enjoy it.

Young Sinatra III - Logic

Logic is honestly unreal. This kid can spit with the best of em. Logic has an amazing lyrical skill, his flow is flawless, and his tracks are always fantastic. His tape Young Sinatra was probably one of my favorite from 2011, and that's saying something. Anyway, this track really showcases all of Logic's skills as an artist, so enjoy it.

Ass Back Home (Brenton Duvall Remix) - Gym Class Heroes ft. Neon Hitch

I know what your saying, but this isn't just another random Ass Back Home remix. This is a whole new, gorgeous spin on this fantastic track, from none other than Brenton Duvall. He really takes this track, and gives it completely different, more mellow feel, and it comes off perfectly. Probably my favorite remix that I have heard, and yes, I have heard A LOT of them. Anyway, enjoy this one.

You Don't Know (For F*ck's Sake) - Yelawolf & Ed Sheeran

This is dope. Now, don't expect the normal Yela, because to be honest this track is a little commercialized for him. Don't get me wrong, because I still think this track is still extremely sick, it's just more mellow than what you're probably used to hearing from him. Anyway, this is a great joint from Yelawolf and Ed Sheeran, and I know you'll enjoy it.

It's Going Down - Big Gigantic

A little dub for you now. Now, the way I actually heard this track is from a post that Jay Fresh threw up on his FB page. I could pretend I know exactly who Big Gigantic is, but I'm really not up on my dub artists (yes, a shame, I know), so I really don't know this guy(s). I don't even know if this track is old or new. All I know is that it is probably the best dubstep / electronic track I have heard in a long time. This is one, without doubt, that you should be adding to your rager list. Enjoy it.

The Rematch (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies

 I'm just going to say it, Sunday was probably the best football that I have ever seen played, so it's completely appropriate the theme of this week. They're back, and once again Timeflies takes an NFL theme and kill it. Amazing flow from Cal as always as he spits about the upcoming Superbowl rematch, and Rob creates his usual fantastic beat. Really, I think everyone should know Timeflies by now, so check it out. And if you need any more motivation, the hook is Queen. Enjoy.

Driving 88 (Mixtape) - Rockie Fresh

Now this is hot. I'll be honest, I wasn't even going to download this when I first saw it. Not that Rockie Fresh is bad, because he's the furthest thing from it, but just because I heard a track that I really didn't enjoy that much off of it, and it kind of jaded me. I am so glad that I actually checked this one out, because Driving 88 is a fantastic project from Rockie. I literally sat and listened to this thing end to end in one go. That's how dope this tape is. Rockie Fresh has a flow that is just so chill, and just really enjoyable to listen to. Anyway, I'll let you make your own opinions, but I'm gonna guess that you'll probably enjoy this one.


So Long - Rockie Fresh

Where I Wanna Be - Rockie Fresh ft. Phil Ade

Into The Future - Rockie Fresh

You A Lie - Rockie Fresh


Download: Driving 88

Rumors - Riley

You should now all know who my man Riley is by now, and if you still don't you should check out the interview I did with him. Anyway, here is the first drop off his upcoming RUINS EP. He jumps on Adele's track Rumor Has It and gives it a whole new spin. A dope track from a dope artist. Keep your eyes out for more to come from Riley. Enjoy.

Rap Guys (Don't Trip) - Kam Royal

This is hot. Kam Royal drops his first official track off his upcoming project, Quit Your Day Job, and it's a sick one. I have a lot of respect for Kam, because he is honestly one of the realest in the game right now. Plus for these visuals, he grabs the same director that did the video for Brainwash, which was sick, so your in for a visual treat. Enjoy it.