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Native Tongues Fans Rejoice As Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Release Their Collabo (Mixtape)

In the Wilson Pickett midnight hour, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes released—as promised—The Abstract And The Dragon. The collaborative free mixtape with the catchy artwork included some material, as previewed in yesterday's "Butch & Sundance." However, the project also catches up the G.O.O.D. Music artist and the Cash Money Records artist's... Read more

December 12, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Mister Cee Honors Jay Z With A 44th Birthday Mix (Audio)

All fans of The Black Album know that December 4th means Shawn Carter's birthday. Today, Jay Z celebrates 44 years on the planet, since being born in the P.L.A.N.E.T. Longtime friend and affiliate since the Big Daddy Kane days, DJ Mister Cee, honored H-O-V via HOT 97 airwaves with a... Read more

December 4, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Wale, Stalley & More Join Rick Ross On MMG’s Priorities Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Throughout the ages, labels have found methods to showcase the depths of their talented rosters. Soundtracks and bonus disc samplers have given way to compilations and mixtapes. The latest iteration of Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group trucks onward with the usual suspects (Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Gunplay, Omarion), as well... Read more

December 3, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Young Jeezy Releases His ItsThatWorld 2 Mixtape with Features From Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T and More (Mixtape)

Young Jeezy releases part 2 of his Its Tha World mixtape, which features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T and more. You can stream and download #ItsThaWorld2 below. Download Mixtape Related: Young Jeezy – Its Tha World (Mixtape)... Read more

November 29, 2013 Mixes

Trae Tha Truth Holds Court with Several Hip-Hop All Stars on His I Am King Mixtape (Mixtape)

Since the days of Screwed Up Click, Trae Tha Truth has been a major player in the Houston scene. With ties to Rap-A-Lot Records, DJ Screw, Lupe Fiasco, Chamillionaire, T.I., and more, the Grand Hustle/Hustle Gang artist welcomes T.I., Diddy, Wiz Khalifa, Lu', B.o.B., Young Jeezy, Jadakiss, Meek Mill and... Read more

November 26, 2013 Mixes

Daz Dillinger Goes Bacc 2 Tha Old School With Shalamar & Zapp (Mixtape)

Gearing up on a Doggystyle-inspired weekend, Daz Dillinger, who worked extensively on Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut, fired up some old school Funk on Bacc 2 Tha Old School. The co-founder of Tha Dogg Pound takes a page from Joell Ortiz' mixtape book from a few years ago, and gets his... Read more

November 22, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Roc Marciano Recruits Some Heavy Hitters on The Pimpire Strikes Back (Mixtape)

Roc Marciano recruits some heavy hitters on his new mixtape The Pimpire Strikes Back. Marci is joined on the mic by Cormega, Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren and more. He also gets tracks from Madlib, Evidence, Lord Finesse, Alchemist and more. You can stream and download the mixtape below. Click here... Read more

November 5, 2013 Audio, Mixes

Mac Miller Has 10 Examples Of Delusional Thomas (Mixtape)

After a relatively quiet year in mixtapes (save for Rapsody, Chance, and K.R.I.T.), this week has been downright monstrous. Fans of free Hip-Hop music rejoice. Following yesterday's Halloween onslaught, Mac Miller hits fans with Delusional Thomas. Always having fan with titles, the Rostrum Records MC/producer drops 10 songs (under the... Read more

November 1, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Action Bronson Completes a Day of Mixtape Madness with the Release of Blue Chips 2 (Mixtape)

Action Bronson completes what may be the best Halloween ever for mixtapes by releasing his Blue Chips 2 sequel just before the stroke of midnight. The mixtape has guest verses from Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, Meyhem Lauren and more. You can stream and download Blue Chips 2 below. Click here to... Read more

October 31, 2013 Mixes

Lloyd Banks is Back With a Hot New Mixtape F.N.O. (Failure’s No Option) (Mixtape)

Hot off the presses is a brand new mixtape from Lloyd Banks. F.N.O. (Failure's No Option) has guest verses from Style P, Vado and Raekwon, Banks' steely flow and a gang of hot tracks. Stream and download the mixtape below. Download Mixtape Related: Lloyd Banks – V6: The Gift (Mixtape)... Read more

October 31, 2013 Mixes

Xzibit, B Real & Demrick Are Halloween Serial Killers (Mixtape)

Delegates from the Likwit Crew, Cypress Hill, and Tangled Thoughts link up for Serial Killers. The trio drops a self-titled mixtape featuring Hospin, Jon Connor, and Tha Eastsidaz' Goldie Locc. Ill Bill, Nottz, DJ Khalil, and (get this!) Sir Jinx as well as DJ Lethal provides beats. Click here to... Read more

October 31, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

DJ Doo Wop Doesn’t Trick Us But Instead Gives Us Treats With Halloween Candy (Mixtape)

DJ Doo Wop is among the most influential 1990s mixtape-makers in the world. This Uptown representative made mixtapes a Rap commodity, and became one of the early mixmasters to work directly with artists and labels to secure exclusive content. "Da Bouncemaster" remains strong in 2013, after years working with Flip... Read more

October 31, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Yelawolf & DJ Paul Drop The Metal-Inspired Black Fall EP (Mixtape)

Yelawolf linked with one of his biggest influences, Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul for a series of studio sessions. The pair claimed to have bonded in the overlay between Hip-Hop and Heavy Metal. As a preview to bigger release plans, the duo dropped Black Fall EP in the last 24... Read more

October 31, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Curren$y & Smoke DZA Release The Stage EP (Prod. Harry Fraud) (Mixtape)

Fellow Smoker's Club alums, Curren$y and Smoke DZA have come together on The Stage EP, a free project produced entirely by Harry Fraud. Big K.R.I.T. and French Montana also make guest appearances on the 4-song EP. You can stream and download The Stage EP below. Related: Curren$y – Jetflix Documentary... Read more

October 30, 2013 Mixes

Snoop Dogg Releases That’s My Work 2 (Mixtape)

Outta nowhere, Snoop Dogg releases the sequel to his That's My Work mixtape with DJ Drama. The cover art says it all. You can stream and download That's My Work 2 below. Download Mixtape Related: Tha Dogg Pound – U Don’t Know Me Like That ft Snoop Dogg (Audio)... Read more

October 29, 2013 Mixes

House Shoes Honors J Dilla With King James Version Mixtape, Also On Vinyl (Mixtape)

DJ House Shoes was J Dilla's longtime right-hand-man. Shoes has helped tell Dilla's story of life and music since that tragic day in 2006. Always outspoken, Shoes (who's got impressive catalog in his own right with Danny Brown, Roc Marciano, and Quelle Chris) has also who has and who hasn't... Read more

October 29, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Redman Releases a New Video from Muddy Waters 2 and a New Remixxes Mixtape (Video + Mixtape)

Redman announced he is releasing Muddy Waters 2, a follow up to his 1996 classic LP. To kick off the campaign, he has released a video for Pump Ya Brakes, the first single from the project, AND a new Remixxes mixtape. You can watch the video and stream and download... Read more

October 27, 2013 Mixes

Game & Nipsey Hussle – Red and Blue Make Green (Mixtape)

Here's a mixtape that compiles the various collaborations between Game and Nipsey Hussle from over the years. You can stream and download Red and Blue Make Green below. Related: Nipsey Hussle Releases Crenshaw & Slauson Video With Crenshaw Mixtape (Video & Mixtape) + The Game – OKE (Mixtape)... Read more

October 25, 2013 Mixes

Big Sant Releases The Great American Mattress Sale (Mixtape)

Over the years, Big Sant has been closely associated with Big K.R.I.T. due to their many collaborations, joint tours and overall kinship. If you're not up on Sant, however, now's the chance to get acquainted. He's released a mixtape with features from Rapper Big Pooh & Phonte (though on separate... Read more

October 22, 2013 Mixes

Scoe Is Above Tha Unfluence With Kendrick Lamar, Just Blaze, Hi-Tek & Xzibit (Mixtape)

Once known as Roscoe, Scoe has redefined himself in a 15-year career waiting in the wings. Kurupt's younger brother shared Young Gotti's ability to combine a Philadelphia childhood with a South Central adolescence for years. The onetime Priority Records hopeful has stayed strong in the role-playing position. Ten years removed... Read more

October 17, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Freeway & The Jacka Coast 2 Coast Collaborate For Write My Wrongs (Mixtape)

Given his debut album's seamless collaborations with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, Freeway has always been a versatile vocalist. While the Soul-sampling, the aggression, and the subject matters of Freezer's work has always had a strong Philly backbone, this is an MC who has worked with Paul Wall, Kanye West,... Read more

October 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Mixes

Here’s an 89-Song Compilation of the Best of Action Bronson (Mixtape)

Here's a must have for any Action Bronson fan or anyone who is just catching on to the big man. Hip-Hop is Read has put together an 89-song compilation (yes, 89) of the best of Action Bronson. You can stream and download the entire set below. Part 1 Part 2... Read more

October 13, 2013 Mixes

Nipsey Hussle Releases Crenshaw & Slauson Video With Crenshaw Mixtape (Video & Mixtape)

The visuals for Nipsey Hussle's song Crenshaw & Slauson are part documentary and part music video, but all tribute to Nipsey's neighborhood. Nipsey gets testimonials from several local folks and walks the streets hitting places he still frequents. You can watch the video and stream and download Nipsey's new Crenshaw... Read more

October 11, 2013 Mixes

The Game – OKE (Mixtape)

Here's a bangin' new mixtape from The Game. It has features from Too Short, Juicy J, Problem, Schoolboy Q, Nipsey Hussle, Jeezy and more. You can stream and download OKE below. Download Mixtape Related: The Game – California Republic (Mixtape)... Read more

October 9, 2013 Mixes

CJ Fly – Thee Way I See It (Mixtape)

CJ Fly releases his latest mixtape. In addition to verses from his Pro Era crew like Joey Bada$$, he gets guest vocals from OG's like Phife Dawg and Buckshot as well as contemporaries from other crews like Ab-Soul. The mixtape also features production from Statik Selektah, BrandUn DeShay, Cookin' Soul... Read more

October 5, 2013 Mixes

Cam’ron – Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Cam'ron is back with a new mixtape. You can listen to and download Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1 below. Related: Cam’ron Gives A Quick Tour Of Dame Dash’s Poppington Gallery (Video)... Read more

October 1, 2013 Mixes

Meek Mill – Dreamchasers 3 (Mixtape) (Update)

Meek Mill just released the 3rd installment of his Dreamchasers mixtape series. You can listen to and download the entire mixtape below. Download Mixtape The no-tag/DJ-free version of Meek Mill's Dreamchasers 3 is now available: Related: Meek Mill On The Spirit Of Competition (Video)... Read more

October 1, 2013 Mixes

Vic Mensa – INNANETAPE (Mixtape)

The year of Chicago continues with Vic Mensa's latest project, INNANETAPE. This effort features Chance The Rapper, BJ The Chicago Kid, Ab-Soul, Kenna, Rockie Fresh and plenty of others. Between Chance, Keef, Reese, King L, do you think the Chi is going to have the kind of breakthrough year that... Read more

September 30, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Skeme – Bare With Me (Mixtape)

DJ Skee has one of the most respected ears for talent in Hip-Hop. The Minnesota native whose immersed himself in Los Angeles' music community has helped Game, Charles Hamilton and Freddie Gibbs get established through mixtapes that played like albums. Now Skee's set his sites (with DJ Base) on local... Read more

September 26, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Grand Theft Audio V (Mixtape)

Here's the official mixtape for Grand Theft Auto V. It features verses from Jadakiss, Kool G. Rap, Prodigy, Jon Connor, Vado, Action Bronson, Fredro Starr, Cormega, Lil Fame from M.O.P. and more. You can listen to the entire mixtpae and download it below. Related: GTA 5 Franklin Trailer ft Jay... Read more

September 20, 2013 Mixes

Ag Da Coroner – Crushed Grapes (Mixtape)

Outdoorsmen member Ag Da Coroner teamed with producer ATG for a full nine-song EP/mixtape, Crushed Grapes. Featuring band-mate Mayhem Lauren as well as Mobb Deep affiliate Lord Nez, the East New Yorker kicks Timberland Raps right in time for Dickies and skully season. Ag and his brethren are part of... Read more

September 20, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

LA The Darkman – Paid In Full (Mixtape)

Its been a long journey for LA The Darkman since those early Wu-Tang days, but the Crown Heights spitter with Michigan ties is back with another mixtape to make some Hip-Hop noise. Although we're not in the '90s, Paid In Full definitely has that nostalgic feel throughout. The mixtape, hosted by DJ... Read more

September 12, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Flatbush ZOMBiES – BetterOffDEAD (Mixtape)

With over a year passing since their last mixtape D.R.U.G.S., Flatbush ZOMBiES have returned with their highly-anticipated new project BetterOffDEAD and are just as dark as we remember. The 19-track project only comes with two features (Action Bronson and Danny Brown), really giving the Brooklyn trio a chance to do all... Read more

September 12, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Astro – Starvin Like Marvin For A Cool J Song (Mixtape)

Brooklyn's Astro aka Astronomical Kid names his latest mixtape after an iconic Radio-era LL Cool J line. How cool, and fitting for a young MC with so much knowledge and influence from the glory years of Hip-Hop—especially on the New York front. The 14 song effort is Astro's second tape... Read more

September 10, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Audio Push – Come As You Are (Mixtape)

It’s been almost 4 years since “Teach Me How To Jerk” first hit the airwaves, and although it’s a track that brought Audio Push to the forefront, it’s definitely a track they don’t feel should still define them as artists. To assist in breaking the stigma that’s followed the rap... Read more

September 9, 2013 Audio, Fresh, Mixes

Curren$y & Young Roddy – Bales (Mixtape)

Move over Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith, Spitta is Quarterbacking the Jets with his second mixtape in as many months. Bales, is a joint effort by Curren$y (as Spitta Andretti) with Jet Life's Young Roddy, boasts a ton of Harry Fraud production (Cigarette Boats fans rejoice), along with a Juvenile... Read more

September 6, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Brother Ali – Left In The Deck (Free Album)

Brother Ali's had a lot of opportunities at his disposal over the last decade. His 2003 album Shadows On The Sun was said to be made with four-track beats by Ant (of Atmosphere), and it goes down in history as one of my favorite albums of the 2000s. Revealing, vulnerable,... Read more

September 5, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Souls Of Mischief & Gummy Soul – 93 Still (Mixtape)

With permission (and some acapellas) from the heralded Oakland collective Souls Of Mischief (on tour now), Gummy Soul's Wally Clark was able to re-craft his own spin on the famed 1993 Jive Records album—93 Still. The original (read: classic) released 20 years ago this month. In a statement, Wally said,... Read more

September 4, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Caskey – The Transient Classics (Mixtape)

When your musical path starts as being a huge Heavy Metal fan, then leads to falling in love with Rap courtesy of Nasty Nas, and finally culminates with a record deal from YMCMB, it’s safe to say you haven’t taken the traditional route to becoming a success in the Rap... Read more

September 4, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

World’s Fair – Bastards Of The Party (Album Stream)

Now although Hip-Hop collective World's Fair released their debut album for absolutely nothing, it definitely has all signs pointing towards success for the group. The album, titled Bastards Of The Party (named after the stellar social documentary on the history of the Bloods), consists of 13 tracks which don't hesitate... Read more

September 4, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Loaded Lux – You Gon’ Get This Work (Mixtape)

Wow. Loaded Lux brought out some heavyweights on his new mixtape, including Redman, Method Man, Raekwon, Jadakiss, Bun B and more. You can listen to and download all of You Gon' Get This Work below. Download Mixtape Related: Loaded Lux – Rite ft Redman & Method Man (Video)... Read more

September 3, 2013 Mixes

The Incomparable Shakespeare – #InvincibleDream (Mixtape)

The Incomparable Shakespeare is one of the names gaining fast recognition in 2013. In a slower season for mixtapes, #InvincibleDream is a stellar starting point. Influenced by the likes of Boot Camp Clik, Group Home and East Flatbush Project, there is much to like here. Imagine having a conversation for... Read more

September 3, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

The Underachievers – Lords of Flatbush (Mixtape)

The Underachievers release an 8-song mixtape, the majority of which pairs a Beast Coast flow with Lex Luger beats. You can listen to and download Lords of Flatbush below. Download Mixtape Related: Pro Era – PEEP: The Aprocalypse (Mixtape)... Read more

August 29, 2013 Mixes

Fame – #PHUCKYOCOSIGN (Mixtape)

When the first minute of a mixtape features Huey Freeman from The Boondocks going on an obscenity filled tirade, it's likely going to be an interesting ride. After much anticipation, Fame finally drops his debut mixtape, #PHUCKYACOSIGN. The Brooklyn MC wasted no time getting busy on the mic, spitting “know... Read more

August 29, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Blitz The Ambassador – The Warm Up (EP Stream)

German label Jakarta Records has a name-your-price EP from longtime independent titan Blitz The Ambassador, The Warm Up. The Ghanaian-American MC teams with Fresno's Fashawn for this seven-track effort, which is available for free stream. Blitz' 2009 Stereogum was an ear-grabber, and he's consistently living up to his name by bringing... Read more

August 28, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Fat Joe – The Darkside 3 (Mixtape)

In the post-Atlantic Records era, Fat Joe's artistry has been perplexing. While the D.I.T.C. member has always put a song or two on every album to remind the Heads of his roots before becoming a household name, in recent years, he's made some really grimy albums. 2010's The Darkside was... Read more

August 26, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

DJ Spintelect – The Best of Nas (Mixtape)

Here's a mixtape for any Nas fans out there (pretty much all Heads, right?). DJ Spintelect has put together a collection of Nas hits, features, rarities and album cuts all in one dope mix. You can listen to and download The Best of Nas below. Related: Nas Speaks on Kendrick... Read more

August 20, 2013 Mixes

Big K.R.I.T. – 4EvaNADay Instrumentals (Mixtape)

With so much attention being paid to lyrics as of late (thanks to a young MC out of Compton), an entire mixtape without any words whatsoever is quite refreshing to hear. Which brings us to 4EvaNaDay (Instrumentals), Big K.R.I.T.’s latest project that features 15 soothing, self-produced beats from the project... Read more

August 20, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

Dizzy Wright – The Golden Age (Mixtape)

Amidst a breakthrough 12 months, Las Vegas' Dizzy Wright delivers his most polished to date. The Golden Age is a freebie that features Wyclef Jean, Joey Bada$$, Honey Cocaine, SwizZz, and his XXL Freshmen classmate Logic. Early Twitter fanfare is calling it Dizzy's best work to date. What we love... Read more

August 19, 2013 Fresh, Mixes

The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) – Prelude to the 2nd Coming (Mixtape)

In all the hype over The Verse, this mixtape from The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) might have gotten lost in the shuffle. With tough beats and features from Styles P, Talib Kweli, Keith Murray, Raekwon, RZA and more, it is not to be overlooked. You... Read more

August 15, 2013 Mixes