Alvie the Skywalker - "Yern" (Video)

First single off of MC/producer Alvie the Skywalker's upcoming solo release Wednesday 89. He's a first timer to the KWT rotation, so check him out, and leave a comment.

GhostWridah - "1995" (Freestyle)

I'm not a freestyle guy, but Ghost is too dope. Inspired by the Big L/Jay-Z freestyle of '95, Ghost goes in over the beat.

Download: "1995" (Freestyle)
Previous: Verse of the Day: GhostWridah - "So Alive"

Ray Dawn - "Fill Banks"

Ray Dawn, who we found out about due to his affiliation with GhostWridah, arrives with the first leak off his upcoming Passport Dreams EP. Produced by SMKA, this shit sounds dope. Guy reps the 'Burgh, and flows tight as he pays tribute to Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince.

Download: Ray Dawn - "Fill Banks"

Verse of the Day: Action Bronson - "Choices"

This is an Asher Roth song featuring Action Bronson. I don't really listen to Action Bronson.

If you would be so gracious as to follow me under the jump, you'll find the verse, and discussion. If you can't follow me because you're thrown off by how blue Bronson's eyes look in that picture, I'll completely understand.

Casey Veggies - "MTV Sucker Freestyle" (Video)

Young Veggies spits some bars from "Weight Of The World" for the crew of MTV's Sucka Free.

Azad Right - "Growing Apart" (feat. AHE & Jhené Aiko)

The dude Azad Right comes through with a brand new track that samples Kendrick Lamar and Jhené Aiko's track of the same name. Below is a photo of the California emcee from his January 6th performance, where he opened up for KWT favorites Phonte and 9th Wonder. 

Download: "Growing Apart" (feat. AHE & Jhené Aiko)

Previous: Azad Right - "The Fire" (Video)

Lil Wayne - "Mirror" (feat. Bruno Mars) [Video]

It's a snow day bitchessss, and by that I mean it's a raging blizzard and going outside is dangerous. Regardless of that, Tha Carter IV gets another visual. Not sure I like the song but the video is kinda cool, and apparently directed by the guy that did Training Day. I'm gonna layer pairs of pants and brave the storm to take videos, but you should definitely watch this. Last day of January at Kids Wasting Time, *sheds a tear*.

As it's the last of January, leave a comment, we'd love to hear from you. Also, shout out to KWTers in Russia, China, New Zealand, Ireland, Netherlands, Britain, France and many more countries! We love our international family!

LeBron or Blake?

These are absolutely filthy. Like downright disgusting, borderline illegal, potentially NSFW. But, whose was better? Who you got? Two front-runners for Dunk of the Year, both videos from every angle after the jump. Let us know in the comments.

WZRD - "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" (feat. Desire)

With he and Dot Da Genius's WZRD being pushed back to February 28th, Cudi promised us a trio of tracks would be released today, the original release date of the album. The duo delivers on one of three with the highly anticipated "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie," of which we heard a snippet long ago. Cudder's been on his super weird shit recently, so it's great to hear him back on his semi-old-sound. We're still definitely hoping to get the other two official track releases from WZRD in "Brake" and an all-time KWT favorite "Dose Of Dopeness." Just check the sidebar. While I was never feeling WZRD in the past based on previous releases and the whole concept of Scotty going all alternative-rock on us, "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" definitely has me thinking more optimistically toward February 28th.

Download Buy: "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" (feat. Desire)

Previous: WZRD - "Teleport 2 Me" (Snippet)

Drake Will Not Respond To Common, Reports

And that's that. Damn, I got into this argument the other day and was firmly on the side he would respond. I do completely agree with what he's saying, however.

From nahright.com, Drake and nation talked on the set of "The Zone" about the diss, the Vanessa line, and more. Definitely check that out. The lines in question, below.

So people want to know: will you respond to Common?
No. Because despite how it’s been worded by him that situation is not a “hip hop moment” or a “battle for the sake of musical integrity”…it’s a ploy for attention around the release of an album. More than anything it was just disappointing cause what kid isn’t a fan of what Common has done for our genre. A guy who made such an incredible career for himself based off expressing genuine feelings about life and love is now targeting me for sharing my story.

Verse of the Day: GhostWridah - "So Alive"

Can I still call it "Verse of the Day" if I miss days? Such a deep, philosophically troubling question. Either way, we're back with more.

After the jump, the verse, words about said verse, and heavily doctored, in no way genuine footage of the Cory Gunz-loaded gun situation.

Kooley High - "Drop A Dime (If They Get On)" [Video]

North Carolina supergroup Kooley High lets loose of another visual from their debut album David Thompson, available now and highly recommended.

XV - XtotheVlog: "Rock Chalk" (Ep. 2) [Video]

For episode 2, go behind the scenes with Vizzy during his Midwest State Of Mind Tour to hear the Wichita rapper discuss a number of different things.

Verse of the Day: Meek Mill - "House Party"

M-M-M-M-M-Maybach Music.

After the jump, the verse, discussion, and me wondering why you're still reading and not Googling Jessica Gomes.

Dom Kennedy to Release Yellow Album Soon?

Following up nicely on one of the dopest projects of 2011 would prove to be a difficult task for many artists, but the Leimert Park Legend is diving head first into his follow-up to last year's From The Westside With Love II. Although no official single, release date, artwork or anything has dropped, DOPEITSDOM's been hinting at a new project on Twitter for a while now, culminating with the tweet seen below. I know it's a little late, I know we should've covered it earlier, but Dom Kennedy is prepping his next project, Yellow Album, to be released "soon." Take this with a grain of salt, because soon could mean anything from 3 weeks to 8 months, but regardless, we excited.

The 2 Of Diamonds - #30for30 (Mixtape)

If you were around these parts at all during the month of December, then you're probably familiar with The 2 Of Diamonds's recent endeavor. The Chicago duo released a track every day for the entire month of December, dubbing it their #30for30 series in a move that most artists could never pull off. Now, just in case you were absent or you prefer it in mixtape form, the twosome unleashes all 30 joints in one download.

The 2 Of Diamonds - "Train" (feat. Naledge)
Download: #30for30 (Mixtape)
Previous: The 2 Of Diamonds - "I Mean It" (Video)

Emilio Rojas - Breaking Point (Mixtape)

As promised, Emilio, DJ Green Lantern, and BBC drop off the New York emcee's long awaited mixtape Breaking Point. Preview track 5 from the project below before grabbing that free download. You won't regret it. Tracklist after the click.

Emilio Rojas - "Blame Me" (feat. Nikkiya)

Download: Breaking Point (Mixtape)
Previous: Tony Williams - "Blazin' High" (feat. Wale, Emilio Rojas & Macklemore)

Verse of the Day: Malice - "Wamp Wamp"

"Malice found religion..."

After the break, you'll find the verse, and literally not a single sentence about Wendy's new unlimited Frosty offer.

Jimmy Astro - "King Jimmy" (prod. Reese Jones)

Sticking to the original script Jimmy goes in over one of his favorite producers Reese Jone's synth-ed out beat. Had a talk with Jimmy last night, he let me know that he's got some new stuff (experimental flows) that is probably going to blow us away. Needless to say... We are excited for what's to come.

Download: "King Jimmy" (prod. Reese Jones)
Previous: Jimmy Astro - "CDC" (Freestyle)

Kj Hamilton - "Billy Holiday" (feat. Charlie Powell)

Kj Hamilton's Aspiring MC, Vol. II is on the way, with this Charlie Powell assisted joint being another release from the forthcoming EP. Slated for a January 31st release, the project's tracklist can be seen after the jump.

Download: "Billy Holiday" (feat. Charlie Powell)
Previous: Kj Hamilton - "Get Up, Get Out" (Free-Verse)

XV - "Batteries" (feat. Trae The Truth) [Video]

The sure to be XXL 2012 Freshmen (y'all missed him two years running) drops a visual to his Trae The Truth assisted loosie we received a few months back. New project from Vizzy on the way.

Russ - Apollo 13 (Album)

I know, I know, Russ isn't the most exciting rap name but FUCK give this a listen. It's the weirdest, coolest, most innovative new tape you'll hear today. The production is sick, and he's got flows for days. It's only eight tracks (with weird names like Castles, Space, Window, 15 areA) so it's not a huge commitment. Give it a try, for serious. It sounds like the cover art.

Russ is apparently a member of DIEMON, some mysterious, quasi-cult that just so happens to be a sick rap group. I don't know much about them, but I have a feeling we'll all be writing think-pieces about them by the end of the year.

Download: Apollo 13 (Mixtape)

SonReal - "Excellente" (Freestyle)

I gotta show Canada love. Your boy SonReal from Vancouver going hard.

Download: "Excellente" (Freestyle)

Verse of the Day: Lil Wayne - "That Ain't Me"

Weezy still gets the semi side eye for Tha Carter IV, but I'd be receptive to a No Ceilings 2.

After the jump, the verse, and an artist's rendition of God eating Garfield eating lasagna.

John Legend - "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" [feat. Ludacris]

John Legend has always been one of my all-time favorite artists, with his 2004 effort Get Lifted being one of my greatest hits ever. It's been awhile since we've been given anything new from the Ohio crooner, but today Mr. Stephens lets us in on his and Luda's track that will soon appear on Think Like A Man's soundtrack as well as his fourth album, which is in the works now. I could definitely do without the Ludacris verse (sorry, bro), but I've always been a sucker for smooth, soulful John Legend tracks like this one. Available through iTunes on January 31st, but until then, stream only.

Emilio Rojas - Breaking Point (Artwork)

This forthcoming project's been buzzing for what seems like an eternity, and Emilio finally gives us some insight into his DJ Green Lantern and BBC presented mixtape by letting loose of the artwork. Dropping at 2pm tomorrow, Breaking Point will be sure to crack the 2012 year end round up when 2013 strikes.

Gilbere Forte - YOTD (Year of the Dragon) [Mixtape]

I always forget to keep up on Gilbere, who sold me on his music and his vision with '87 Dreams. I used to play that tape endlessly, and it was always impressive to see how polished he was for it being his project. He's back again, this time with YOTD, (shouts out to Chinese KWTers). I haven't DLed yet, I'm downloading as we speak, but I'll happily vouch for dude. If you end up giving it a listen, let us know what you think. His freestyle over Drake and Rozay's "Lord Knows" is included below, just as sample for people thinking about downloading.

Listen: Gilbere Forte - "Lord Knows" (Freestyle)

Download: Gilbere Forte - YOTD (Year of the Dragon)

Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire - "The Bear Trickz" (feat. Golden Glo)

The not-rap savior of New York comes through with a new track. Short and sweet.

Nicki Minaj is a Record Breaking "Stupid Hoe"

Remember how everyone was talking about how fucked that "Stupid Hoe" video was? Well all the hubbub pushed Nicki to set a Vevo record for most views in a day with 4.8 million.

Mmm, the power of that ass. 

Verse of the Day: Jay-Z - "Glory"

Chill with all the Illuminati, Devil Child, shut-down-a-hospital, wrote-a-weird-poem talk.

After the jump, the verse in question, and some words from our sponsors.

Kooley High - "Get Lost" (prod. The Sinopsis)

Kooley High producer The Sinopsis is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming project The Buzzfactory, Vol. 1, and for the EP's first release he grabs the entire North Carolina crew to create "Get Lost." Expect the project to feature joints from The Sinopsis, Kooley High, and a few guests.  Oh, and go grab Kooley High's David Thompson now, it's dope. If ya don't know, now ya know.

Download: "Get Lost" (prod. The Sinopsis)
Previous: Kooley High - "Freak It" (feat. The Kid Daytona)

The 2 Of Diamonds - "I Mean It" (Video)

After just finishing up their #30for30 series, the Chicago duo debuts their visual for "I Mean It," directed by Elephilms. If you were unable to keep up with their 30 day bombardment of the underground hip hop scene, come back January 26, when Myke Boogie and Dee Rush let loose of all 30 joints in mixtape form.

Rap on the Hot 100: The Throne, Tyga, Drizzy, more

Almost every week, I make it a routine to head over to Billboard.com, and see which songs have made it out of our little world of blogs and Hulkshare links, to the exclusive radio playlists. It's always interesting; you can track trends, see who's hot out in the real world, see what newcomers are breaking through, etc. For those of you who love Kids Wasting Time (who doesn't?) and can't be bothered to make the long trek over to the icky, mainstream Billboard.com, I've got you. Good or bad, every week we're gonna look at the top 10 rap hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Trust me, you're gonna enjoy yourself. This week, The Throne holds it down, but the Young Money dynasty isn't far behind.



Hit the jump to fulfill all your wildest dreams.

A$AP Rocky - "Wassup" (Video)

Directed by Rocky himself, look on as he and the A$AP Mob recreate some classic movie scenes with fast cars, cash stacks, and 40 ouncers over LIVE.LOVE.A$AP's spaced-out single. I still don't get it. Go talk to TS and LT about this guy.

Verse of the Day: Birdman - "Y. U. Mad"

Birdman would be so honored to be our verse of the day, he'd probably get it tatted on his head. Wayne's magic trick is better than any shots of Cash Money's head ogre.

Hit the jump for ze verse, and detailed analysis of this lyrical gem.

Hassani Kwess - "Dreams At Dusk" (Video)

Hassani Kwess's self-produced single from his forthcoming Ruthless project receives an accompanying video. Directed by MartyMar, "Dreams At Dusk" marks the first visual from the project, which is set to release soon. Hop on the bandwagon now, dude's about to blow up.

Casey Veggies - "F*ckin' Awesome" (prod. Dynamic Duo)

Out of nowhere Young Veggies unleashes this Dynamic Duo produced banger. Sleeping In Class always stays in that KWT rotation, so you know anything new from CV's a plus 'round here. Customized Greatly Vol. 3 is on the way.

Download: "F*ckin' Awesome" (prod. Dynamic Duo)
Previous: Casey Veggies x LRG - New Era Snapback (Video)

Rockie Fresh - Driving 88 (Mixtape)

Chicago's young rising emcee drops of his latest mixtape. We've been waiting on this one. Preview Rockie's collabo title track with Casey Veggies below, then grab the free D/L. Tracklist after the click.

Rockie Fresh - "Driving 88" (feat. Casey Veggies)

Download: Driving 88 (Mixtape)
Previous: Rockie Fresh - The Otherside Redux (Mixtape)

Chip Tha Ripper - Tell Ya Friends (Mixtape)

After bombarding the blogosphere with countless joints over the last few months, Chip's Tell Ya Friends mixtape has finally arrived. Boasting a stellar cast including Kid Cudi, Wale, CyHi, Bun B and more, this 21 track project's sure to bump front to back. Expect the Cleveland representer's debut album Charles Worth to release sometime this summer, but until then, ride with this.

Chip Tha Ripper - "25 Wives" (feat. Wale)

Download: Tell Ya Friends (Mixtape)
Previous: Chip Tha Ripper - Gift Raps (FreEP)

Must Download: Rittz - White Jesus (Mixtape)

I was snooping the most exclusive, hipster "Best of 2011" lists, and couldn't help but notice White Jesus was a popular pick. It was one of those projects micro-bloggers favorite, and choose to peddle all year. It may not have worked on the masses, but I finally broke down and gave it a listen, and I'm glad I did.

On principle, I don't like fast rappers, and I don't listen to Yelawolf. But there I was, listening to a Yelawolf crony spit it as fast as he possibly could, and fuck it sounds good. He fires off over incredible deep-fried bangers supplied by DJ Burn One, and is buoyed by guest appearances from the likes of Yela and Big K.R.I.T. Unlike a lot of rappers with machine-gun flows who hide a lack of content behind blurring speed, Rittz is also a great writer. You see this when breaks down love he's lost, the financial problems associated with being a 30-year rapper, self-doubt and more. Bump it in the whip, and when the bass starts thumping, and Rittz funky delivery is filling your ears, you'll be glad you copped it.

Listen: Rittz - "Rattle Back"

Download: Rittz - White Jesus

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Rockie Fresh - Driving 88 (Artwork/Tracklist)

As Rockie puts the final touches on Driving 88 before it drops Monday, the Chicago native lets loose of both the official artwork and tracklist for the mixtape. Hit the jump for the back cover, which features a tracklist. Features include Casey Veggies, Phil Ade, King Louie, and more.

Joe Cool - Cooley Hi (Mixtape)

A few days late I know, but make sure to grab this project from one of the newest artists to KWT. This Joe Cool guy is one cool guy. Ok but for real top to bottom this will be getting plays.

Download: Joe Cool - Cooley Hi (Mixtape)
Previous: Joe Cool - "I Wanna Sell Drugs" (Video)

The Last Word: Discussing Take Care

If you're just starting your review for Take Care in 2012, kill yourself. Maybe it's a bit harsh, but I'd say that pretty excellently encapsulates the incessant speed of the blogosphere. Either way, I don't really care. The feel you have for an album on your first listen, compared to your second listen, third listen and hundred-and-eleventh listen are completely different. And I could never really sit down and give this album a write-up with a neat little score out of 10 at the end. Somewhere along the way, this became less of an album, and more of a sonic journey, perfectly capturing the emotions of what have been a rather tumultuous last few months.

I don't really want to go into it, because this isn't a pity party and I'm sure most of you could easily one-up me with your problems. Either way, I'm living out a very strange transition period in my life. Homesickness, doubt, love lost, new challenges. I think it's a definitive stage, and one with long term repercussions. We'll leave it at that. In essence, Drake's Take Care has become the soundtrack.

ScHoolBoy Q - "Hands On The Wheel" (feat. A$AP Rocky) [Video]

I knew that this one was going to get the visual treatment. Weed and brews. Life for them is weed and brews.

Previous: ScHoolBoy Q - "Blessed" (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Jimmy Astro - "CDC" (Freestyle)

While he preps his forthcoming offering Fairytales,  Sir Jimmy does his thing over Dom Kennedy's popular track. Expect much more from homie, including more freestyles and loose tracks, leading up to the project's release.

Download: "CDC" (Freestyle)

Previous: Jimmy Astro - "Othello" (prod. Reese Jones)

Rockie Fresh - "How We Do" (feat. King Louie) [Video]

Gotta love Chicago hip hop, and these two young stars of the Chi are two main reasons. Rockie's Driving 88 mixtape drops January 23rd, expect this cut to be found there.

XV - XtotheVlog: "Finally Home" (Ep. 1) [Video]

XV debuts his XtotheVlog video series with "Finally Home," which finds him kicking off his Midwest State of Mind Tour in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas.

Ski Beatz - "Fly By" (feat. Curren$y) [Video]

Ski Beatz drops the third single off his upcoming album 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight. In stores February 14, 2012.

KWT Introduces Chaz Kangas

This is like an mp3 post, but it's also an album post, but there's a Youtube link too, and more sentences than usual. Which is why Chaz Kangas, an MC from New York by way of Minneapolis, is receiving the very regal post title seen above. Let that boy cook! He's a white dude, kinda looks like some actor out of some movie AND is a world record holder for "longest group freestyle" which lasted 28 hours. That's your inaugural "Chaz Kangas Freakishly Fun Fact". FURTHERMORE, he sent us a very nice email, as in it wasn't from his cousin pretending to be a PR agency, it wasn't clearly one-step removed from a "Dear Whom-it-may-concern" email, it wasn't a bunch of bullshit, it wasn't formatted weirdly, and it didn't have excessive signatures. /rant. Also, to top it off, he's dope on the mic.

The song I'm posting features KWT favey Homebody Sandman kicking it off, funny insights from Mr. Kangas, and enough flow to go around. I quite enjoyed it. I even put it up on KWT's Hulkshare page (evidence I liked it). Plus, he's on a song with Childish Gambino, and he has an album you can grab here, featuring Mac Lethal and others. Do check it all out. In the meantime, I'm going to go shit out some caviar into my gold-plated toilet*.

Download: Chaz Kangas - "I Think, I Know" (feat. Homebody Sandman)

*Were blog money jokes every funny? If so, when did they become unfunny, cliche, and annoying?

Gucci Mane - "Trap Back"

I know this doesn't, and never will fit the KWT mold, but I am an unabashed Brick Squad fan. And let me be the first to yell, at the top of his lungs, "GUUUUUUCCIIII BACK". I'll probably follow that up with a "BURR" or two. We'll see if/when I get up. I just had a home-cooked meal for the first time in a while, and I'm feeling unhealthily full.

New Cover too. I preferred the old one, but I guess they needed to show the ice cream cone.

This is beautiful. This is what the beginning of a Gucci Mane comeback sounds like, so my fingers are firmly crossed for the rest of the tape to sound this good. Remember back then, before putting Nicki Minaj or J. Cole on your remix was a good look, when Gucci was that dude? When the media wanted us to take Gucci as the next Wayne? I pray everyday those days will return. Either way, this is dope. This is Gucci back on his Mr. Zone 6 shit.


Download: Gucci Mane - "Trap Back"

Ab-Soul - "Black Lip Bastard"

With TDE dominating our playlists right now, what better time for Ab-Soul to make his KWT debut? Just days after fellow member ScHoolBoy Q's HABITS & Contradictions release, the Black Hippy unleashes this loose, Digi+Phonics produced track for free. 2012 is definitely these dudes' year.

Download: "Black Lip Bastard"
Previous: Jay Rock - "Say Wassup" (feat. Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, & ScHoolBoy Q)

BJ The Chicago Kid - "His Pain" (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

I've always said that if I were a rapper (don't laugh) and needed a hook sang, BJ would be my go-to-guy. His appearances on others' mixtapes/albums always seem to be the standouts to me (see Pac Div's "Show You" and TiRon & Ayomari's "Her Theme Song"), but now the Chicago crooner is preparing Pineapple Now-Laters, a project of his own. To be released this Valentine's Day, BJ let loose of the project's second single which features fellow "Kush & Corinthians" (there's another) collaborator Kendrick Lamar. As always, he keeps it smooth and soulful with this one thanks to a piano heavy backdrop from Sounwave.

Download: "His Pain" (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Bonus: BJ The Chicago Kid - "Dream II (Turn The Lights On)" 

Monte Carlo - "The Caged Bird" (prod. David Luke)

#TheFreedomFighters are incapable of making bad music. This time around it's FF member Monte Carlo kicking bars over fellow #FistHigh representer David Luke production to bring us "The Caged Bird." The joint, and its accompanying video, mark the first release from Monte Carlo's forthcoming project Food 4 Thought. 

GhostWridah - "Sweet" (Freestyle)

With Common's single making its rounds throughout the hip hop nation, Miami's own GhostWridah is the latest to go in over the No I.D. produced banger. This just might be the best rendition (other than the original) I've heard yet. Curious about Ghost? Catch up on homie here.

Download: "Sweet" (Freestyle)
Previous: GhostWridah - "Tell 'Em That"

OCD: Moosh & Twist - The Vestibule (Mixtape)

We've had our eye on the Philly duo for a minute now, and what better way for them to make their KWT debut with their most recent mixtape, The Vestibule? These dudes definitely know how to have fun, and it shows in their music and videos. For a preview, hit the jump to peep the visuals for the twosome's recent single, "Hold It Down."

Download: The Vestibule (Mixtape)

Bonus: OCD: Moosh & Twist - The Welcome Mat (Mixtape)

Charles Hamilton - "Happy New Year"

Late late late. I don't care. Charles will probably never come back, never be an entity again. The flow is clunky, but shiiiit he can still produce. I'll stay listening.

Download: "Happy New Year"

Mista Encore - "Just Might Make It" (Video)

New Jersey rapper/producer Mista Encore lets loose of the fourth set of visuals from his debut project Victory Is Mine. Recently released, the EP brings to light all of Encore's talents, as it was entirely written and produced by the young emcee himself.

XV - "Squarian Anthem" (feat. Sez Batters)

Vizzy grabs Sez Batters and gives thanks to his fans over a The Odd Couple produced backdrop.

Download: "Squarian Anthem" (feat. Sez Batters)

Previous: XV - "End Of The World"

Tony Williams - Some Of My Best Rappers Are Friends (Mixtape)

The R&B singer grabs an all-star lineup for this tape. Already amazing. Kanye, Emilio Rojas, Wale, Freddie Gibbs, Chip Tha Ripper, CyHi Da Prynce, Kyle Lucas, GLC, and many more. 

Tony Williams - "Blazin' High" (feat. Wale, Emilio Rojas & Macklemore)
Download: Some Of My Best Rappers Are Friends (Mixtape)
Previous: Tony Williams - "Blazin' High" (feat. Wale, Emilio Rojas & Macklemore)

Common Performs "Celebrate" On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Common performing my favorite track from The Dreamer, The Believer. Go get that if you haven't yet.

Previous: Common - "Stay Schemin'" (Remix)

Sey - "Love Is" (prod. Razi Bear!)

Back with another after their success with their first single "Good Life". This time the two teamed up to let us know how they feel about love.

Download: Sey - "Love Is" (prod. Razi Bear!)
Previous: Sey - "Good Life" (prod. Razi Bear!)

Weezy To Release a Prison Memoir, Gone Till November

And THAT is why he doesn't talk about his prison stint. So he can make some scrilla off it instead. Not a bad move at all. This will probably pay off greatly for the Martian. It should be "til" not "till", but hey, ze internets might have it wrong. We'll see. I'd read this. You can too, on November 28th.

Tayyib Ali - "Sh*t I Know" (feat. Rockie Fresh)

Tayyib Ali is slowly turning into one of my favorite young talents in the hip hop game, and as he continues to score cosigns and collaborations with popular artists, I think a lot of people will recognize. Listen and download his most recent track with Chicago's Rockie Fresh below.

Download: "Sh*t I Know" (feat. Rockie Fresh)
Previous: Tayyib Ali - "Tomorrow"

Chip Tha Ripper - "Out Here" (prod. Lex Luger)

With Chip's Tell Ya Friends mixtape dropping sometime this month, Complex premieres the project's Lex Luger produced joint. I've been thoroughly impressed with the Cleveland representer's work recently, making this a very highly anticipated tape for the Kids.

Download: "Out Here" (prod. Lex Luger)
Previous: Chip Tha Ripper - "Hold Me Down" (feat. Eric Grant)

Theophilus London - "Last Night (LVRS ANTHEM)"

Following a successful 2011 that found him releasing his debut album Timez Are Weird These Days, Theophilus London's next endeavor will be Lover's Holiday II: Rose Island. This joint will serve as the forthcoming project's first single. Dude continues to experiment, not what I was expecting...

Download: "Last Night (LVRS ANTHEM)"
Previous: Theophilus London - "Love Is Real" (feat. Holly Miranda) [Video]