Bang (Video) - KYLE ft. Mr. Man

This is my track right here. I've been blasting this joint from KYLE & Mr. Man since first downloading it when it dropped last month. Now I've said before that I'm not a huge fan of long openings in videos, but this one actually works. Plus with this new video, it gives me another excuse to listen to this sick track. Enjoy it.

Going To The Ceremony - Kid CuDi

I'm gonna be straight, this definitely isn't my favorite track from Cudi, but there's still something about that's just plain haunting about it. And in terms of details behind this track, all that's attached to this one is a quote from Cudi, "its all happening...". My hopes are that it means more music coming. Anyway, check it out below.

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Imagine Nation (Video) - ANTHM

A simple new set of visuals from ANTHM, but honestly, I'm just going to use this as a platform to promote his latest EP, Handful Of Dust. Imagine Nation was actually just a little interlude tossed onto the EP, but ANTHM's flow never ceases to amaze me. Check out the video above, and if you haven't yet, go cop Handful Of Dust.

We Own It - Mike Posner ft. T. Mills, Sammy Adams & Niykee Heaton

Fact: Mike Posner knows how to make amazing music. He recruits T.Mills & Sammy Adams for a verse each, and Niykee Heaton for some help on a gorgeous hook. Together, they've created a fantastic remix of 2Chainz and Wiz's track of the same name. Check it out and enjoy.

Nemos Home - Pries

I really don't understand why Pries doesn't get more hype than what he gets now. He's got a sharp flow that you can recognize instantly, and his tracks are always on point. Here's his latest drop, so check it out and enjoy.

My Vision (Video) - States

Guest Post:

"Real talk. My boy States goes straight through this track. Hard hitting flow from start to finish, nothing but love from me when I hear home-grown talent like this. Don't sleep on this one!" 

- Chase

Blood On The Leaves - PropaneLv

I hate to admit it, but I really wasn't a huge fan of Yeezus. To me, it sounded only half finished. But that being said, Blood on the Leaves was one of the few tracks that I actually kind of enjoyed, so when PropaneLv sent this cover my way, I was pretty eager to check it out. Now I'm a huge fan of Lv, but this track really didn't quite grab me until the beat dropped (around the 1:14 mark), but once it did, I was hooked. In other Lv news, he's officially announced that he's finally releasing his debut album, Varsity Blues, in September, so get excited. Enjoy the new track, and be on the lookout for more from Lv in the coming weeks.

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Never Do Better - OnCue ft. Ro Ransom

In my personal opinion, this is probably the best track that Cuey has released since New Religion. A softer, more laid back beat from Felix Snow allows OnCue and Ro Ransom's flows to really shine. Check it out below.

All These Lights (Video) - The Grouch & Eligh (Prod. Pretty Lights)

What first got me with this one was the simple fact that it was a new track from The Grouch. In case you didn't know, The Grouch (along with Zion I) was one of the first guys who really got me into smart hip hop, so anytime I see a new track from him, I feel the need to check it out. The second thing that really got me interested in this one was seeing Pretty Lights on the boards. This is actually one of my favorite videos that I've seen in a long while, so don't miss out. Enjoy.

The Transition 2: Bright Lights, Big City (Mixtape) - YONAS

First off I want to start by apologize for being a day late on this one. It was my first night at my new job yesterday, so I didn't exactly have a ton of time to give YONAS' new project a proper listen. Now that I have, I can confidently say that it has lived up to and exceeded all the expectations. All the tracks are thoroughly enjoyable, and I could challenge you to find a single one that isn't. Definitely not a project that you  will want to sleep on. Check it out below.

Amethyst Rockstar - Joey Bada$$ ft. Kirk Knight

Joey Bada$$ let loose another cut off his upcoming project Summer Knights, and this time he recruited fellow Pro Era member Kirk Knight to help him jump on some sick production from MF DOOM. Check it out.

Cheap Drink - Radical Something

I love the summer, and as I seem to say over and over again, summer is the season for Radical Something. The guys got together again and have brought us another fantastic track. I will say that Cheap Drink sounds a tiny bit different than what we've heard from Rad in the past, but if you ask me that's a good thing, because it shows that these guys are still willing to evolve their sound, which is one of the keys to success in this game. Anyway, check out the great track below.

Young OG - Fabolous

Fab's tape Loso’s Way 2 has been in the works for some time now, and once again, it's been delayed. Upside though, he's decided release track to hold us over. If Young OG is any indication of what the tape's going to be like, I can't wait. Check it out below.

Lies We Paid For (Video) - M.i x Tyler Keyes

Any excuse to share M.i and Tyler Keyes' fantastic project Pushing Keyes again is a good one. The guys decided to put together a video for one of my favorites off the tape, so check it out above. And if you still haven't checked out Pushing Keyes yet, you need to go do that now. Enjoy.

Let Nas Down (Remix) - J. Cole ft. Nas

Cole made Nas proud.

You made me proud man… RT @JColeNC: @Nas thank you
— Nasir Jones (@Nas) June 22, 2013

In case you're behind, here's the short: Cole's been a fan of Nas since he was a kid. Cole met Nas for the first time, Nas said he was a fan of Cole. Cole released radio hit Work Out, Nas said he didn't like that Cole lowered himself to that level. Cole releases an amazing album, Born Sinner, with Let Nas Down on it. Nas hears it and responds.