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Mary J Blige Is Trapped In Love, But She’s Packing Up & Moving Out (Video)

Mary J Blige Is Trapped In Love, But She’s Packing Up & Moving Out (Video)

Mary J. Blige is trapped and drowning both literally and figuratively in her battle between love and pain through her latest visuals to the track, "Suitcase." Black and white influenced shots that accentuate the video are ironic given the fact that her decision to leave the man who tortures her... Read more
June 21, 2014 Fresh, Video
The LOX Are Back On The D-Block (Audio)

The LOX Are Back On The D-Block (Audio)

Disappointed with the commercial, radio friendly direction of their label, New York City collective The LOX made news in 1999 when their street fueled, “Free The Lox” campaign caused enough stir to push Bad Boy Records to release the hardcore rappers from their unwanted contract. This move opened the doors... Read more
June 21, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Mac Miller Drops His Original, Unreleased Version Of “The Star Room” (Audio)

Mac Miller Drops His Original, Unreleased Version Of “The Star Room” (Audio)

On June 18th, a date that marked the one year anniversary of the release of Watching Movies With The Sound Off, Mac Miller unleashed the original version of his introductory track, "The Star Room." Originally produced by Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt, the track boasts soft, ethereal vocals in the style... Read more
June 20, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Marsha Ambrosius Blends Jeru, Sade and Dr. Dre on Stronger. Hearing is Believing (Audio)

Marsha Ambrosius Blends Jeru, Sade and Dr. Dre on Stronger. Hearing is Believing (Audio)

Marsha Ambrosius gets a rare appearance from Dr. Dre on her latest single, "Stronger." The track itself completely revamps two classics into one by combining production samples from Jeru The Damaja's "Come Clean" and a reintroduction of Sade's infectious hook from her track, "Love is Stronger Than Pride." The former... Read more
June 20, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Watch Out For Chicago’s Chris Crack On #JackedTape (Mixtape)

Watch Out For Chicago’s Chris Crack On #JackedTape (Mixtape)

What would you do if you just got robbed? While most people may find themselves in a fit of rage with no outlet, up and coming Chicago artist Chris Crack a.k.a. "Captain James Withers" stuck himself in the studio and turned a 36 hour recording session into his latest project,... Read more
June 19, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Mixes
The Pharcyde’s Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark Cook Up With Murs & Del (Audio)

The Pharcyde’s Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark Cook Up With Murs & Del (Audio)

Three years removed from the release of their EP, Another Day Another Dollar, and just over a year since their Rayman Legends inspired track with current Incubus drummer Jose Pasillas II and ex-Incubus bassist Alex “Dirk Lance” Katunich on "Picture Perfect Phantasy," Slimkid3 of The Pharcyde and Jurassic 5's DJ... Read more
June 18, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Scarface Says Album With Nas Is A 99.99% Done Deal (Audio)

Scarface Says Album With Nas Is A 99.99% Done Deal (Audio)

Scarface sits down to talk with DJ Whoo Kid to discuss his rumored retirement, his refusal to work on more Geto Boys projects, his latest single, "No Problem," and the huge potential for an upcoming collaborative album with Nas. The potential for a Nas and Scarface album is incredibly enticing,... Read more
June 17, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Ab-Soul & Lupe Fiasco Set Their Sights On Global Domination (Audio)

Ab-Soul & Lupe Fiasco Set Their Sights On Global Domination (Audio)

Less than two weeks away from the release of his latest album These Days, Top Dawg Entertainment artist Ab-Soul drops yet another single, "World Runners" featuring soft vocals from Nikki Jean and competitive lyricism from Chicago artist Lupe Fiasco. Ab and Lupe are no stranger to one another, as the... Read more
June 17, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Fresh
Joell Ortiz Is Finally Feeling Comfortable In His Own Shoes (Video)

Joell Ortiz Is Finally Feeling Comfortable In His Own Shoes (Video)

Joell Ortiz is having quite the active first half of 2014. The Slaughterhouse affiliate has completed House Rules, a mixtape with the rest of the Shady Records Hip-Hop group, and has recently signed to Penalty Entertainment to assist in the release of his upcoming solo album, House Slippers. Housing such... Read more
June 17, 2014 Fresh, Video
Your Wish For New Raekwon Has Been Granted (Audio)

Your Wish For New Raekwon Has Been Granted (Audio)

With the dispute between himself and the Wu-Tang squashed and seemingly no other road blocks in the way, Raekwon has the open door to release a slew of new content, including the flipped Brand Nubian sample on "Oh God" with Busta Rhymes and O.T. Genasis, his upcoming album F.I.L.A. (Fly... Read more
June 16, 2014 Audio, Fresh
You Thought That They Were Gone For Good, But Dilated Peoples Are Back (Video)

You Thought That They Were Gone For Good, But Dilated Peoples Are Back (Video)

Dilated Peoples, who have a vibrant underground following and most notably made their way onto the Billboard 100 ten years ago with John Legend and Kanye West on their collaborative track, "This Way," are back with all new material for your ears. The Los Angeles Hip-Hop collective meet out in... Read more
June 16, 2014 Fresh, Video
O’My, Ab-Soul Is Hot These Days (Audio)

O’My, Ab-Soul Is Hot These Days (Audio)

Ten days before the June 24 release, Ab-Soul reveals the title track to his album, These Days. "Swear to God, this the only time I use this flow," he proclaims. Soul epitomizes the cut in more ways than one as the song opens with the vocal prowess of Chicago's "band... Read more
June 14, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Ice Cube Gets Mad For The Camera On Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Ice Cube Gets Mad For The Camera On Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Jimmy Kimmel thinks that Ice Cube is pretty good at acting mad, and for good reason. Kimmel dims the lights as the former N.W.A. affiliate and current 22 Jump Street star cracks smiles (instead of faces) from the studio audience by reading nice things with an overly angry tone. And... Read more
June 13, 2014 Fresh, Video
Raz Simone Is Far From Where He Wants To Be, But He’s Getting Closer (Video)

Raz Simone Is Far From Where He Wants To Be, But He’s Getting Closer (Video)

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are currently the face of Seattle's scene, but for those on the outside of the Emerald City looking in, there are plenty of others who are steadily grinding their way to relevance in the Hip-Hop industry. One such name to keep your eye on is Raz... Read more
June 13, 2014 Fresh, Video
Buckshot’s Stories Reenacted At The Hip-Hop Improv Show (Video)

Buckshot’s Stories Reenacted At The Hip-Hop Improv Show (Video)

Hot 97 links up with Buckshot for the latest segment of "Take It Personal: The Hip-Hop Improv Show" at UCB East in New York City. The Black Moon affiliate shares stories about his career, Tupac, and his family for the "Tribe Called Yes" improv crew to reenact in front of... Read more
June 13, 2014 Throwback
Schoolboy Q Explains The Make Up Of A Classic Album

Schoolboy Q Explains The Make Up Of A Classic Album

"I’m not the ‘rappity-rapper’ type dude." In an interview with Acclaim Magazine, Schoolboy Q talked about music and only music. In it, he discusses why he decided against dropping projects in between albums, performing on stage, and recording tracks. The Top Dawg Entertainment artist also dove deep into talks about... Read more
June 12, 2014 Fresh
AK of The Underachievers Proves Why He’s A “Winner” (Audio)

AK of The Underachievers Proves Why He’s A “Winner” (Audio)

AK, one half of the New York duo The Underachievers, releases the cut "Winner" as a gift to his fans and to celebrate the artist's upcoming birthday (June 13). Cloud like, ambient production from The unKKKnown cushion AK's lyrical dissection, boasting bars of a mic manipulation and features elegant vocals... Read more
June 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Reks, Fredro Starr & Ruste Juxx Form an Unholy Alliance (Audio)

Reks, Fredro Starr & Ruste Juxx Form an Unholy Alliance (Audio)

Reks teams up with Fredro Starr and Ruste Juxx as they "welcome you to Hell" on his latest single, "Unholy." The Lawrence, Massachusetts artist features the eerie, horn heavy production on his upcoming collaborative project with Hazardis Soundz, Eyes Watching God. The conceptual album is divided into two parts, "God's... Read more
June 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Delorean Punches His “Meal Ticket” With Latest Freestyle (Video)

Delorean Punches His “Meal Ticket” With Latest Freestyle (Video)

Delorean steps up to rip apart the mic with verbal venom potent enough to snatch up any prey that lay in his way. The Houston MC's "Meal Ticket Freestyle" is enough to feed the beast, but in case you're still starved for more, download his most recent mixtape, Grace. Related:... Read more
June 11, 2014 Fresh, Video
Reek Da Villain, Kendrick Lamar & Ace Hood “Go Off” Over Swizz Beats Production (Video)

Reek Da Villain, Kendrick Lamar & Ace Hood “Go Off” Over Swizz Beats Production (Video)

Reek Da Villain , apprentice to fellow New York artist Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar and Ace Hood "Go Off" with bars filled with more than enough Hip-Hop braggadocio to take over the world "from the South, to the West, to the East, to the North" over classic Boom-Bap production from... Read more
June 10, 2014 Fresh, Video
Canibus Details The End Of The Modern World With “Fait Accompli” (Album Stream)

Canibus Details The End Of The Modern World With “Fait Accompli” (Album Stream)

It's been three years since Canibus dropped his last album, Lyrical Law, and fans of The Hrsmn member can get their fill yet again with his fifteenth studio album, Fait Accompli. Listed as one of the Top 50 Lyricists by The Source Magazine in 2012, the New York City wordsmith... Read more
June 10, 2014 Audio, Fresh
HS87 Hits You With Freestyles Over Unreleased Hit-Boy Beats On Sway In The Morning (Video)

HS87 Hits You With Freestyles Over Unreleased Hit-Boy Beats On Sway In The Morning (Video)

It's a family affair when Hit-Boy and HS87 hit the Shade 45 studio. Hit-Boy discusses his love for music, introduces his father, and takes some phone calls with fans on Sway In The Morning. Hit-Boy was the first producer to ever bring his own beats to play for Sway, and... Read more
June 9, 2014 Fresh, Video
Blood Orange Goes Back To The Future with You’re Not Good Enough (Video)

Blood Orange Goes Back To The Future with You’re Not Good Enough (Video)

Grammy Award-winning artist Blood Orange has this seemingly effortless ability to transcend time with his latest visual effort, "You're Not Good Enough." Visuals that live and breathe in the air of the 80's cut between shots of the British singer in an all white suit performing with members of the... Read more
June 9, 2014 Fresh, Video
Buckshot & P-Money Have “Just Begun” With Raz Fresco (Audio)

Buckshot & P-Money Have “Just Begun” With Raz Fresco (Audio)

Buckshot and P-Money, who recently released a video with Pro Era's CJ Fly and Joey Bada$$ for their upcoming project, BackPack Travels, continues the trend of working with up and coming Hip-Hop youth with 19 year old Toronto producer and MC Raz Fresco on the cut, "Just Begun." Smooth vocal... Read more
June 9, 2014 Audio, Fresh
YC The Cynic Is A Nightmare Literally And Lyrically In “Night Thoughts” (Video)

YC The Cynic Is A Nightmare Literally And Lyrically In “Night Thoughts” (Video)

Brooklyn artist YC The Cynic dons the sinister rabbit mask from the movie "Donnie Darko" in his latest visual effort, "Night Thoughts." The video, directed by Breeze Embalm, boasts mischievous production, fantastical vocal loops, and a taste of Black Moon's "How Many MC's," powered by Yuri Beats. The stage is... Read more
June 6, 2014 Fresh, Video
Dizzy Wright, Bishop Nehru, 9th Wonder and Jamla Create “BrILLiant” Music (Audio)

Dizzy Wright, Bishop Nehru, 9th Wonder and Jamla Create “BrILLiant” Music (Audio)

LRG Clothing releases BrILLiant Youth, a quick, 3 track EP with Funk Volume's Dizzy Wright and New York artist Bishop Nehru. The project is produced entirely by 9th Wonder and also features fellow Jamla Army members Big Remo and Add-2. Dizzy and Bishop mesh like water and ice, providing enough... Read more
June 5, 2014 Audio, Fresh
King Los Won’t Back Off The Mic On 106 & Park’s “The Backroom” (Video)

King Los Won’t Back Off The Mic On 106 & Park’s “The Backroom” (Video)

Former Bad Boy Records affiliate King Los takes a break from Kid Ink's "My Own Lane Tour" to stop by BET's The Backroom and goes on a lyrical tirade for the 106 & Park freestyle series. The talents of the Baltimore wordsmith were recently given high praise by Lupe Fiasco... Read more
June 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
Locksmith Waxes The Art Of Storytellin’ In 2014 (Video)

Locksmith Waxes The Art Of Storytellin’ In 2014 (Video)

Locksmith continues his strong 2014 campaign with a brand new music video, "Fuckin' Idols," from his recently released album, A Thousand Cuts. The Richmond, California (word to Master P's In-A-Minute Records imprint of wayback) artist audibly pens his sexually charged story of a man debating a potential affair with a... Read more
June 4, 2014 Fresh, Video
Ab-Soul Strips Jay Z Lyrics To Break Down Stigmata (Video)

Ab-Soul Strips Jay Z Lyrics To Break Down Stigmata (Video)

Ab-Soul, the introspective Carson, California MC, sits down with Jay Z's "Life and Times" to break down the lyrics to his recently released Action Bronson-assisted track, "Stigmata," just days after he dropped the official video. "The Black Lip Pastor" takes this as an opportunity to change up the game and... Read more
June 4, 2014 Fresh, Video
Don Cheadle Is Campaigning To Push His Directorial Debut Film “Miles Ahead” (Video)

Don Cheadle Is Campaigning To Push His Directorial Debut Film “Miles Ahead” (Video)

This summer, Don Cheadle is working on his feature directorial debut with a film about the life and music of Miles Davis entitled, Miles Ahead. "I’ve taken my marching orders from Miles’ mandates," Don explains, referring to “play what’s not there,” and “fear no mistakes. There are none," "and focused... Read more
June 4, 2014 Fresh, Video
G-Unit’s Engine Just Started And They’re Already Gunning From 0 To 100 (Audio)

G-Unit’s Engine Just Started And They’re Already Gunning From 0 To 100 (Audio)

As if their performance at Summer Jam, an all new track, and subsequent reunion announcement wasn't enough for fans of 50 Cent and G-Unit, don't worry, your day just got better. With an exclusive release on ThatsEnuff.com, the squad takes over the recently released Drake single, "0-100," and provides that... Read more
June 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Canibus, Kurupt, Ras Kass & Killah Priest’s Four Horsemen Unit Is Back With New Music (Audio)

Canibus, Kurupt, Ras Kass & Killah Priest’s Four Horsemen Unit Is Back With New Music (Audio)

Canibus, Kurupt, Killah Priest and Ras Kass reunite as the Four Horsemen (a/k/a HRSMN) and drop their first single ("Historic") in almost five years from the upcoming Canibus LP, Fait Accompli, releasing one week from today (June 10). Alongside the highly-influential scholarly MC Tragedy Khadafi, The Four Horsemen dive into... Read more
June 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Timeless Truth Breathe New Life Into New York Hip-Hop With Old School Samples (Audio)

Timeless Truth Breathe New Life Into New York Hip-Hop With Old School Samples (Audio)

Coming from Flushing, Queens, Oprime39 and Solace are two up and coming New York artists that, when together, morph into the Hip-Hop duo Timeless Truth. Timeless is the simplest way to describe their sound, and their latest cut, "Trife," is no exception. Production from Fafu flood the streets with cooing... Read more
June 3, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Throwback
G-Unit’s Reunion May Go Beyond The Summer Jam Stage, With New Album News

G-Unit’s Reunion May Go Beyond The Summer Jam Stage, With New Album News

It's been six years since G-Unit put out their second and last studio album T.O.S. (Terminate On Sight), and just two days ago, The Unit surprised everybody with their performance at this year's Hot 97 Summer Jam. To add to the hype and less than 24 hours after they graced... Read more
June 3, 2014 Fresh
Black Thought & Lavaa Burn With Bars Over A Beat From J. Serious (Audio)

Black Thought & Lavaa Burn With Bars Over A Beat From J. Serious (Audio)

Snapping church organ chords are the nuts and bolts to the vintage J. Serious production featured on the Surgeon General release, "They Want Hardcore," and hardcore is exactly what you're getting. The head nodding instrumental, reminiscent of the recently released Root's track "Understand," is walloped by Black Thought and Lavaa's... Read more
June 2, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Pack Your Bags And Take Off With Mary J. Blige (Audio)

Pack Your Bags And Take Off With Mary J. Blige (Audio)

It's been quite some time since Mary J. Blige has released a studio, non-holiday album. At 43 years young, the talented songstress unpacks her latest single, "Suitcase," since her three year long vacation. Upbeat piano keys and club ready electronic production lay the foundation for Ms. Blige to take control... Read more
May 30, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Heaven Can’t Wait For Common On Kingdom (Audio)

Heaven Can’t Wait For Common On Kingdom (Audio)

Soothing church house vocals give Common the keys to the "Kingdom" for his latest single. Produced by fellow Chicagoan and frequent collaborator, No I.D., the angelic piece is blessed by Common's new perspective in death as he stands in front of the pearly gates as "Chicago's prodigal son." The track's... Read more
May 30, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Throwback
Chance The Rapper Covers A Children’s TV Show Theme Song (Video)

Chance The Rapper Covers A Children’s TV Show Theme Song (Video)

Chance The Rapper has this keen ability to harness some deep seeded, fantastical energy into his music that penetrates your heart and soul, and gives you goosebumps in the best way possible. Now, there is one more reason to love the approachable Chicago artist. At a recent performance at Sasquatch... Read more
May 29, 2014 Fresh, Video
Mannie Fresh Premiers New Mos Def Collaboration, Talks Making Juvenile’s 400 Degreez With NPR (Video)

Mannie Fresh Premiers New Mos Def Collaboration, Talks Making Juvenile’s 400 Degreez With NPR (Video)

Veteran Bounce producer and DJ Mannie Fresh sits down with NPR Hip-Hop to discuss a myriad of topics including his work with Cash Money Records, Lil Wayne's career, working with Mos Def, and the lack of diversity on the Hip-Hop horizon. Along the way, the Big Tymers co-founder also premiered... Read more
May 29, 2014 Fresh, Video
Enter Mayhem Lauren’s New York State Of Mind Through A Freestyle (Video)

Enter Mayhem Lauren’s New York State Of Mind Through A Freestyle (Video)

Mayhem Lauren fuels up with "Danny's House of Pizza" before unleashing his New York peppered bars for Statik Selektah and the crew at Shade 45. The Queens rapper continues to push his New York state of mind with strong work on his recently released project, Silk Pyramids, which features production... Read more
May 29, 2014 Fresh, Video
Rocko & Nas Share A Love For The Hustle (Audio)

Rocko & Nas Share A Love For The Hustle (Audio)

One may say that a key component to the "Hustle" of living is the ability to continue to move forward even during tough, dire situations. Atlanta, Georgia veteran rapper Rocko links up with Nas to relive life's struggles over production from Fatboi that emotes the progression of an '80s montage... Read more
May 29, 2014 Audio, Fresh
BADBADNOTGOOD Is The One Degree That Separates Ghostface Killah & Danny Brown In New Track (Audio)

BADBADNOTGOOD Is The One Degree That Separates Ghostface Killah & Danny Brown In New Track (Audio)

The juxtaposition of Ghostface Killah's deep, gritty, guttural vocals and Danny Brown's high-pitched tones are the perfect combination to accentuate the storytellers' raw, uninhibited lyrics that float over seemingly simple, pacing production from Toronto Jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD. "Six Degrees" may apply to the differing-but-similar styles between 'Face and D.B., and... Read more
May 27, 2014 Audio, Fresh
D’Angelo Explains Delving Into Funk-Rock, Brotherly Bond With Questlove (Video)

D’Angelo Explains Delving Into Funk-Rock, Brotherly Bond With Questlove (Video)

D'Angelo takes the microphone in a much different capacity as the singer-songwriter hits the Red Bull Music Academy in New York for an hour-and-a-half-long talk with journalist/author/filmmaker Nelson George. In front of an energetic audience at the Brooklyn Museum, D'angelo discusses a wide variety of topics including his inspiration from... Read more
May 23, 2014 Fresh, Video
Discover The Art Of Chill With Nitty Scott, MC (Mixtape)

Discover The Art Of Chill With Nitty Scott, MC (Mixtape)

Nitty Scott, MC unleashes her latest mixtape, The Art Of Chill. From the smooth, Electronic samples of "Apex" to the powerful, horn laden cut, "U.F.O.," this 15 track project is great way to kick off the long weekend. The Brooklyn, New York-based artist is definitely well on her way to... Read more
May 23, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Mixes
Give Some Wrek-ognition To New Tracks From Kap Kallous, ¡Mayday! & Murs (Audio)

Give Some Wrek-ognition To New Tracks From Kap Kallous, ¡Mayday! & Murs (Audio)

Spirited, emotive instrumentals captivate listeners with an experimental single from ¡Mayday! and Murs that strays away from the stereotypical. "Here" boasts introspective lyrics from Murs, Bernz, and Wrekonize that may be a deeper look into their past, addressing the artists' attempt to find their place in life and in music.... Read more
May 22, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Boot Camp Clik Meets Pro Era, As Buckshot Crosses Paths With Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly (Video)

Boot Camp Clik Meets Pro Era, As Buckshot Crosses Paths With Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly (Video)

Whether it be with Black Moon, Boot Camp Clik, or just on his own two as the B.D.I. Thug, Buckshot Shorty has been dropping music for over two decades and has worked with a slew of notable artists including 9th Wonder and KRS-One. To add to his extensive catalog, the... Read more
May 22, 2014 Fresh, Video
“Button Up” For Kevin Gates 2014 XXL Freestyle (Video)

“Button Up” For Kevin Gates 2014 XXL Freestyle (Video)

Kevin Gates, creator of the recently released, well-rounded mixtape, By Any Means, steps up to the microphone for his official XXL Freshman Freestyle of 2014. When asked how it feels to be on the cover of XXL's 2014 Freshman Class, the Atlantic/Warner Bros. Records artist responded, “I always been a... Read more
May 21, 2014 Fresh, Video
Marvelous Mag & Smoovth Ship Off Their Message In A Bottle Dedicated To The Late J Dilla (Audio)

Marvelous Mag & Smoovth Ship Off Their Message In A Bottle Dedicated To The Late J Dilla (Audio)

Velvety, relaxing, Jazz-laden production from veteran producer J. Rawls (Black Star, Lone Catalysts) lays the soundscape for Marvelous Mag and Smoovth to take over their latest track dedicated to the late J Dilla. Be sure to "Enjoy Yourself" with Marvelous Mag's latest mixtape, Ocean Front, that washed to shore yesterday.... Read more
May 21, 2014 Audio, Fresh
Troy Ave Unveils His Own Brand of Gangsta Rap With His 2014 XXL Freestyle (Video)

Troy Ave Unveils His Own Brand of Gangsta Rap With His 2014 XXL Freestyle (Video)

27 year-old Troy Ave has been waiting for a few years to make it to the cover of XXL magazine, and in 2014, he finally gets his opportunity. Once the photo shoot cleared and the 2014 XXL "Freshman" cover hit the shelves, his wait was over. "I envisioned it. I wanted it... Read more
May 20, 2014 Fresh, Video
Two Dedicated Artists, Mariah Carey & Nas Cook Up A Little Heat (Audio)

Two Dedicated Artists, Mariah Carey & Nas Cook Up A Little Heat (Audio)

Mariah Carey and Nas have worked together before on the sultry remix to the track, "Make It Last Forever." Now, the mesmerizing songstress and the Queensbridge artist cook up yet another spicy dish to make you sweat with, "Dedicated." The tantalizingly smooth production from Hit-Boy perfectly accentuates Carey's incredibly sharp... Read more
May 20, 2014 Audio, Fresh
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