Windows Down - Dean and Ravo

It's been a minute since we've heard from the deadly duo of Dean & Ravo, but they are back, and they brought an unbelievably catchy track with them. Wicked flow, dope hook, and a real catchy beat. This track is actually going to be used for a hyundai campaign, which is pretty huge, so props to them for that. Dean and Ravo are actually planning on releasing an album in early 2012, which from the sounds of this track, should be unreal. Anyway, no DL link as of yet, so you'll just have to listen to it on youtube for now. Enjoy.

iTribute (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies

Back again with another edition of Timeflies Tuesday. This time, the guys decided to put together a tribute track instead of their normal freestyle. As you can probably guess, it's a show of respect to Steve Jobs. They actually shot this entire video on an iPad, used samples for the beat from OSX and iOS, mixed it on an iMac, then edited the video using iMovie. A true dedication. Enjoy.

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Chasing Dreams - Collin McLoughlin

This is actually gorgeous. I know, I seem to say that about every track that Collin puts out, but seriously, you listen to this song, and you can't help but feel it. Just take a listen for yourself, and you'll feel it. This is actually a bonus, original track off Collin's upcoming EP, which is dropping November 1st. I can tell you, I will be all over it the second it drops, so get excited. Enjoy.

Dear Future (Mixtape) - SoLo

I definitely slept on this one. I downloaded it on Monday, but I have been busy with midterms since then, so I haven't gotten a chance to sit down and give it a listen, and I didn't want to post it without even listening to it. Now that I have some time, I got to give it a full listen. Overall, I'm impressed. In my opinion, this mixtape is much better than SoLo's previous drop, Electric Playground. Not that it was bad, you can just hear that SoLo is really maturing as an artist, and growing into his sound, which is dope. His flow is confident and smooth, but doesn't come off cocky. So overall, like I said, great mixtape from SoLo, so props to him. Check out a couple of my favs, then grab the whole tape below.

Why Not - SoLo ft. Miles Malcolm


Dear Future - SoLo


Speak My Brain - SoLo


Download: Dear Future

Boss Level - XV

The verdict is still out on this one for me. It's well known that XV is one of my favorite artists around right now, and I feel that he can really do no wrong. I also like the Skrillex track. Now I'll be honest, at some points this track is sick, but then at other points, it just feel really rough for me, which is why I am still a bit unsure about this one. Check it out, and make up your own decision. PS, I love the artwork... #ChronoTriggerFTW

J'adore (Mixtape) - De-Lor

I'll be honest, it seems like De-Lor came out of nowhere. Just a couple weeks ago I got a little email with an amazingly smooth joint on it, then a few days later, I received a fantastic track with a huge feature from Kinetics. Now you see his name all over the blogs. In case you slept, De-Lor is a great emerging artist who has such a smooth sound that you can't help but enjoy. This is actually is his debut mixtape, and let me tell you, it's one hell of a way to start off. Every track is extremely enjoyable to listen to. Anyway, I'm not going to try and hype this one, I'll just let you listen for yourself. I know you'll enjoy it.

That We Loved - De-Lor


Bedouin - De-Lor


Lonely - De-Lor


Download: J'adore

If you like what you hear, check De-Lor out on facebook and twitter

A Song For Her - Erik Paul

This is gorgeous. When an artist can completely change their style for a track, and then to proceed to knock it out of the park, you know they are good. Erik Paul really switches it up on this one. He slows down for a smooth acoustic track dedicated to a girl who is clearly special to him. This right here is a true artist shining. Enjoy it, because I know I did.

Earthquake - Labrinth ft. Tinie Tempah

Such a banger. I've actually had this track for a few weeks now, but I've only had a radio rip with tags all over it. Finally, I was able to get my hands on an actual version. Seriously, this track is so dope. I can see this being a HUGE track from Britain's best. Check it and Enjoy.

4 Reasons why I want to go to a Taylor Swift concert

Yes, you read that right. Now, I know I don't normally post stuff like this, but I figured I had to. Back in May, I posted a video of Taylor covering an Eminem track, live in concert, which was awesome. Now, about a week ago, I saw that during a live concert, Taylor Swift broke out into a classic track, Yeah, and brought out Usher to sing along. When I saw this, my Jr. High days came flooding back to me. More importantly, it inspired me to create this list. 4 reasons why I want to go to a Taylor Swift concert.

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Bottle (Video) - EKG

EKG bless up with some brand new visuals, for easily one of my favorite tracks off their recent EP, Laugh It Off. In case you missed it, Bottle is one of those tracks that tells a story of sorts, and the video, is well, a video of the story. It actually had me hooked for the entire thing. Check out the video, and if you haven't yet, grab the EP Laugh It Off. Watch out for these guys, they're doing things. Enjoy.

Heartwood - Crystal Seth

It's been a minute since we've heard from Crystal Seth, but I kept my ear to the ground, and it was well worth it. This gem is a drop off Seth's upcoming mixtape, Left On Freeport, which is dropping on October 14th. From what I have heard. Crystal Seth has really been growing into his sound, and I can see big things coming for him. Check out the track, and be on the watch for the tape.

On Fire (Drug Dealer Girl Part II) - Machine Gun Kelly ft. Mike Posner

New MGK. I'll be honest with you now. I'm super pumped that MGK got signed to Bad Boy, but ever since then, his releases have been kind of sub par in my opinion. This is his first track that I have actually enjoyed in a little while. I still think MGK is a sick artist, so nothing about that has changed in that sense. You can hate on me, but I'm allowed my opinions. This is actually rumored to be a release off MGK's upcoming tape, Rage Pack, which hopefully is sick. Check it and enjoy it.

Lead You On (Video) - IanJ ft. EZ

I was listening to my iPod the other day, and an IanJ track came on, and I thought to myself, hey, it's been a while since i've heard anything new from him. Little did I know that a few days later he would release some brand new visuals for his sick song Lead You On. Check it, and enjoy it.

Out Of My League - De-Lor ft. Kinetics + Beautiful Life - De-Lor

Now this is wicked stuff. Great track from a new up and coming artist, De-Lor, based out of Boston. Now, I definitely slept on this artist. De-Lor has a fantastic sound. It's heavy like R&B, but it has some pop influences, but overall, it's extremely enjoyable to listen to. Plus, on this track, he grabs a couples HotLeaks favs, Kinetics & One Love, so it has to be good. Enjoy.



***Plus, another treat***
De-Lor actually sent his stuff my way a few weeks back, I downloaded it, but it really just got lost in the mix. It kept coming up in my itunes, and every single time, I would have to listen to it. It was so smooth, and so catchy, but like I said, it got lost in the mix, so I never posted it. For that, I'm sorry, because this really is a fantastic track. Plus, it has a real simple, elegant video to go along with it. Enjoy this one.



Just the track:

A Toast To Tommy (Mixtape) - Mike Stud

I am impressed with this one. Mike Stud actually killed this tape. I have come to really like Mike Stud, AKA the self proclaimed King of Frat Rap, but it's no secret that he gets a bad rep here and there. Originally, I thought he was all one liners, but then I came to realize he was much more. A Toast To Tommy is a testament to that. There really is a track on this tape for everyone. Smooth spitting tracks, catchy pop tracks, heavy bangers, and of course party tracks. Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Plus, GCS did a ton of production on this track, so you know the beats are dope on those. Here are a couple of my favs, but definitely cop the whole tape. An amazing rookie mixtape if you ask me.

Bottle Up - Mike Stud ft. Kinetics


You Outta Know - Mike Stud ft. GCS


Happy Ending - Mike Stud


Non Fiction - Mike Stud



Download: A Toast To Tommy

******PLUS***** A treat to go with the tape, A video for one of my favorite tracks. Enjoy.