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Shuko & The BREED – “Life In Los Angeles” ft. MC Eiht, King T & Benny Sings [Video] / “Dippin” [Instrumental Album]

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Now this is the perfect soundtrack for your summer!

Germany’s super-producer Shuko (who’s worked with artists like Rakim, Talib Kweli, Tyga and T-Pain, just to name a few) has joined forces with fellow producer The Breed to bring you “Dippin'”, a homage to the 90’s West Coast sound.

10 instrumental bangers + the first single featuring Gangsta Rap legends King Tee and MC Eiht.

Stream both, single and album, here:

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Big K.R.I.T. – “K.R.I.T. Here” [Video]

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Dirty South underground legend Big K.R.I.T. is back with a brand new video for “K.R.I.T. Here”.

It’s the first single from KRIT‘s upcoming album, “K.R.I.T. Iz Here”, a quasi-sequel to his breakthrough mixtape “K.R.I.T. Wuz Here”, which dropped in 2010.

The new LP will also mark Krizzle‘s follow-up to a trio of EPs that dropped late last year, which he later compiled into an album titled “TDT”.

Watch the new video/listen to the new single below and be on the look out for “K.R.I.T. Iz Here”, coming July 12!

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N.O.R.E. – “Don’t Know” ft. Fat Joe [Video] / “5E” [Album]

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Capone-N-Noreaga‘s NORE is back with his first solo album in 6 years, “5E”.

The rapper turned podcaster (check out N.O.R.E‘s “Drink Champs” show on YouTube!) is returning to his roots with his latest effort and pays homage to his humble beginnings in the apartment complex of Lefrak City, Queens where he was born and raised.

Laced with 11 tracks, the album features guest appearances from Fat Joe (twice), Tory Lanez, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Pharrell, Wyclef, and more.

Stream the entire project and/or watch the hilarious video for “Don’t Know” here:

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Jay Worthy & King Most – “Westside Party” [Video & EP]

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LNDN DRGS‘ Jay Worthy delivers another quickstrike EP called “Westside Party”.

The breezy, soulful project was produced entirely by Bay Area producer/DJ King Most.

You’ve always enjoyed Snoop Dogg‘s early work? Then do yourself a favor and listen to this 4-track EP and watch the video for the title track below:

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Buddy – “Trouble On Central” [Video] / “Harlan & Alondra” [Album]

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After releasing two EPs (“Ocean & Montana” with Kaytranada and “Magnolia”) in 2017, Compton native Buddy returns with his official full-length album, “Harlan & Alondra”.

The 12 track project features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, A$AP Ferg, Ty Dolla $ign, Khalid and Guapdad 4000.

Stream the 24-year-old’s debut and/or watch the video for the album’s stand-out cut, “Trouble On Central” here:

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Saint Malo – “Pressure” [Video] / “Wild Wild We$t” [Album]

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Meet Compton native Saint Malo.
The west coast rapper/songwriter/producer and label CEO launched his L.A. based indie label, The Music Life, back in 2012 with flagship artist (younger brother and Kendrick Lamar homie) Hitta J3.

Saint Malo‘s 10-track debut album, “Wild Wild West”, is executively produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Street Symphony, whose credits include 2 Chainz, Nipsey Hussle, Yo Gotti and Dave East.

Watch the video for “Pressure”, the project’s first single, and stream/download the full album (for free) here:

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Jim Jones – “Dust & Powder” ft. Jadakiss [Video] / “Wasted Talent” [Album]

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Harlem’s Capo Jim Jones is back with the release of his first album in 7 years, “Wasted Talent”.
The album also marks Jones‘ first project since signing to the management arm of Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation in early 2017.

The 18-track LP features guest appearances from fellow Dipset members Cam’ron & Juelz Santana, Yo Gotti, Mozzy, Lil Durk and more + production from former Diplomats in-house producers The Heatmakerz.

Check out the video for the latest single, “Dust & Power” featuring Jadakiss, and stream the entire album below:

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Joe Moses – “16’s” [Video] / “SuWop” [EP]

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Don’t call Cali’s Joe Moses a newcomer. After having released several mixtapes on Waka Flocka‘s BrickSquad Monopoly label, JM has moved on to a joint deal with Ty Dolla $ign‘s THMVMNT and Atlantic Records earlier this year.

“SuWop” is his major label debut and is oozing West Coast vibes all over it.
7 songs with features from heavy-hitters Snoop Dogg, Future, Wiz Khalifa and RJ.

Stream the L.A. street legend’s new EP and check out the visual for one of the project’s stand-out cuts, “16’s”, below:

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LNDN DRGS – “Aktive” ft. YG Hootie [Video & Album]

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Jay Worthy and Sean House aka LNDN DRGS revamp their fan-favorite debut “Aktive”.

The project was initially planned to come out under A$AP Yams‘ record label after he took the duo under his wing, but it ended up dropping for free on SoundCloud through Fool’s Gold. Now the duo has updated their 2015 album with 9 new songs, while making the deluxe version available across streaming services as well.

23 funk-infused tracks in total and with guest appearances from Krayzie Bone, G Perico, Polyester The Saint, Curren$y, Jay305, Freddie Gibbs and many more.
Artwork by Joe Cool, the artist behind the cover art of Snoop Dogg‘s iconic debut album “Doggystyle”.

Check out the video for the title track and stream (or download the 2015 version of) the album below:

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Die Achse – “Angry German” ft. Suspect [Video & EP]

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German super-producers Farhot and Bazzazian form the enigmatic duo Die Achse.
The two renowned producers have finally delivered their official debut release, “Angry German”.

6 tracks featuring London MC’s Ghetts and Suspect as well as dancehall legend Assassin.

Stream the entire EP and watch the video for the title track here:

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