From Big KRIT's mixtape, "King Remembered In Time," which was released April 10, 2013. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading the mixtape in its entirety, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Big-KRIT-King-Remembered-In-Time-mixtape.473106.html

Big KRIT - "REM" (prod. Big KRIT) 2013

From his entirely Alchemist-produced mixtape, "Covert Coup," which was released April 20, 2011. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading "Covert Coup" in its entirety, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Curreny-Covert-Coup-mixtape.221604.html

Curren$y - "Smoke Break" (prod. Alchemist) 2011

From his mixtape, "1999," which was released June 12, 2012. If you're interested in downloading "1999" in its entirety, then head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Joey-Bada-1999-mixtape.361792.html

Joey Bada$$ - "FromdaTomb" feat. Chuck Strangers (prod. Chuck Strangers) 2012

Off Young Roddy's mixtape "Good Sense II," which was released April 1, 2013. If you're interested in streaming and/or download "Good Sense II" in its entirety, then head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Young-Roddy-Good-Sense-2-mixtape.472793.html

Young Roddy - "4 The Money" (prod. Harry Fraud) 2013

From Asher Roth's mixtape, "Pabst & Jazz," which was released December 20, 2011. This guy is way overdue for some new music, so expect his album within the next few months. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading "Pabst & Jazz" in its entirety, then head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Asher-Roth-Pabst-Jazz-mixtape.295436.html

Asher Roth - "Dope Shit" (prod. 1500 or Nothin) 2011

Off Mikey's mixtape "Premier Politics 1.5," which was released April 6, 2012. Banco EP coming soon. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading the tape in its entirety, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Sir-Michael-Rocks-Premier-Politics-15-mixtape.333699.html

Sir Michael Rocks - "Hit A Lick" (feat. Tris J, Shorty K) (prod. Tye Hill) 2012

Off Aziz's mixtape "Daysdreams Of A Spaceshot," which was released Janurary 31, 2012. Look for this guy to do some things in 2013. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading "Daysdreams Of A Spaceshot" in its entirety, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Aziz-Daydreams-Of-A-Spaceshot-mixtape.310315.html

Aziz - "Ode to Pete Rock" (prod. Pete Rock) 2012

A banger off their mixtape "Supernatural," which was released September 18, 2012. Action Bronson has already announced that he'll be releasing his next work, "Saab Stories," towards the end of April (2013). The highly anticipated mixtape is entirely produced by Harry Fraud. Also, look out for some new Ground Up material in the coming months.

If you're interested in downloading and/or streaming Ground Up's "Supernatural" mixtape in its entirety, then head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Ground-Up-Supernatural-mixtape.397278.html

Ground Up - "Hold Me Down" (feat. Action Bronson) (prod. Bij Lincs) 2012

This is a track that Mikey put out on 4/20 last year (April 20, 2012). The Cookin Soul-produced track features a smooth sample of Michael Franks' "St. Elmo's Fire," which was on his 1975 album "The Art Of Tea." I've heard a few other tracks with this sample, including Smoke DZA's "Crazy Glue" (feat. Supaman, Big Sant) (prod. Big KRIT) and Fabolous' "We Get High" (prod. C Sick) too, but I was feeling Mikey's today. Definitely don't hesitate to peep the two I just mentioned though. Mikey's Banco EP coming soon.

Sir Michael Rocks - "We Get High" (prod. Cookin Soul) 2012

This track is off Kendrick's mixtape, "O.Verly D.Edicated," which was released September 15, 2010. I know a lot of people didn't catch the wave until his 2012 album, "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City," but Kendrick has been releasing quality music for a minute now. I'm look forward to hearing to collaborative work with J.Cole, which they're unfortunately refusing to give a date for. Head over to DatPiff to stream or download the full "O.Verly D.Edicated" mixtape. (link provided below)

http://www.datpiff.com/Kendrick-Lamar-Overly-Dedicated-mixtape.152921.html

Kendrick Lamar - "Growing Apart (From Everything)" (feat. Jhene Aiko) 2010

The first track (in order) off GH's mixtape, "The Deadline," which was released February 13, 2011. This Syracuse student has some evident talent, and I'm looking forward to listening as he progresses. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading Guy Harrison's "The Deadline," in its entirety, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Guy-Harrison-The-Deadline-mixtape.198984.html

Guy Harrison - "Crushed Ice" (prod. MiGGZ) 2011

From Eminem’s debut album “Infinite,” which was released March 12, 1996. With little money and promotion, the young rapper released this album out of the trunk of his car. The album was a flop though. Em sold just around 1,000 copies and, at the same time, worked to generate accusations that he was biting off of Nas and AZ. Furthermore, the failure of the album had a significant impact on both Em’s career and his personal life; he contemplated suicide because of it. 
While today, the few people who have listened to it give it more respect than it initially received, Em’s debut is hardly ever held in the same esteem as his first two commercial albums. This to me is upsetting. From a lyrical standpoint, I truly believe that Infinite is just as good as (if not better than) any of his commercial work. True hip hop fans who appreciate raw lyricism need to check it out. "Infinite" is an excellent and criminally underrated debut that gives the listener a different perspective on Marshall Mathers.

If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading this album in its entirety, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/eminem-Infinite-Lp-mixtape.197926.html

Eminem - "It's Okay" (feat. Eye-Kyu) 1996

From Spitta's mixtape, "New Jet City," which was released February 3, 2013. If  you're interested downloading the tape in its entirety, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Curreny-New-Jet-City-mixtape.449095.html

Curren$y - "Moe Chettah" (prod. Thelonious Martin) 2013

From their collaborative mixtape, entitled "80 Blocks From Tiffany's," which was released March 29, 2011. Head over to Trackstar (the DJ)'s soundcload to stream the tape straight through (which is how I'd recommend that you listen to this tape). Link below.

https://soundcloud.com/djtrackstar/camp-lo-pete-rock-80-blocks

Pete Rock & Camp Lo - "Sky High" (Trackstar Blend) 2011

From their mixtape "Traphouse Rock," which was released October 30, 2012. This young group out of Chicago has an extremely unique sound, live band hip-hop with a slap of the blues. Can't wait for more work from these guys (and gals). Head over to DJBooth to stream and/or download for free. (link below)

http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/kids-these-days-traphouse-rock

Kids These Days - "Bud Billiken" 2012

Dope track off Smoke DZA's mixtape, "K.O.N.Y.," which was released October 2, 2012. Smoke recently teamed up with the legendary Pete Rock, I'm excited to hear the result of that collaboration. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading Smoke DZA's "K.O.N.Y." in its entirety (and free of charge), then head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Smoke-DZA-KONY-mixtape.402682.html

Smoke DZA - "Diamond" (feat. Ab-Soul) (prod. Kenny Beats) 2012

Pete Rock & Camp Lo - "On Ice (Back on the Block freestyle)" 2011

Off The Cool Kids' mixtape, "Tacklebox," which was released May 31, 2010. For those who don't know, The Cool Kids consisted of Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish. Look out for both Mikey's "Banco EP" and Chuck's "Convertibles" in the coming months. Head over to mixtapemonkey.com to stream or download "Tacklebox" for free. (link below)

http://mixtapemonkey.com/mixtape.php?m=73

The Cool Kids - "Good Afternoon" (prod. The Productionix) 2010

From Wale's mixtape, "Folarin," which was released on December 24, 2012. I don't listen to much Wale, but I can dig this track. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading this mixtape in its entirety, head over to hotnewhiphop.com

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/wale-folarin-mixtape.71591.html

Wale - "Georgetown Press" (feat. Lightshow) (prod. AppleJuice Kid) 2012

Off Prometheus Brown's "BROWNOUTS, VOL. 1," a collection of "calabs, b-sides, rough drafts, photos (2008-2011)." Promethus posted this work on his tumblr September 30, 2011. (link below)

http://prometheusbrown.tumblr.com/post/10853874376/prometheus-brown-brownouts-vol-1-calabs

Prometheus Brown - "Church" (feat. Macklemore) 2011

Chill track off Stalley's mixtape, "Savage Journey To The American Dream," which was released March 30, 2012. This mixtape is good, but you should really check out his third mixtape, "Lincoln Way Nights" (2011). "Lincoln Way Nights" was so dope that it got reissued for sale on iTunes about 6 months after its release. Unfortunately, because it was reissued for sale, I won't be able to post any of the tracks from it on here. Regardless, if you're interested in downloading and/or streaming Stalley's "Lincoln Way Nights" in its entirety (and free of charge), then head over to livemixtapes.com (link below).

http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/13700/stalley_lincoln_way_nights.html

If you're interested in downloading and/or streaming Stalley's "Savage Journey To The American Dream" (free of charge) then head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Stalley-Savage-Journey-To-The-American-Dream-mixtape.330883.html

Stalley - "Cold" (prod. Block Beattaz) 2012

Off Schoolboy Q's mixtape, "Setbacks," which was released August 8, 2011. Head over to DatPiff to stream and/or download the whole tape free. (link below)

http://www.datpiff.com/Schoolboy-Q-Setbacks-mixtape.260197.html

Schoolboy Q - "Birds & The Beez" (feat. Kendrick Lamar) 2011

Here's another track off of Joey Bad's debut mixtape, "1999," which was released June 12, 2012. This track in particular features the young Brooklyn artist flowing over classic production from Lord Finesse. The instrumental featured in "Funky Ho" (2012) was originally laid down for Xperadó's track "All Night" (1997). 

Head over to DatPiff to stream and/or download Joey's debut mixtape in its entirety. (link below)
http://www.datpiff.com/Joey-Bada-1999-mixtape.361792.html

Also, head over to YouTube and give Xperadó's "All Night" (1997) a listen. (link below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hvM_YslHw8

Joey Bada$$ - "Funky Ho" (prod. Lord Finesse) 2012

A track off Larry Fisherman's mixtape, "S.H.O.W.time (Super High Off Wax Time)," which was released April 20, 2013. Larry Fisherman, for those who didn't know, is Mac Miller's producing alias. I've never been a fan of Mac's rapping, but I'm definitely a fan of Larry's work on this instrumental. This track features a trippy bass-pounding beat, with some dope flows from the KushedGod and Black Hippy's Ab-Soul. I haven't listened to the work in its entirety yet, but if any other tracks catch my eye, I'll post them in the coming days. If you're interested in checking out Larry's other works now, head over to his SoundCloud (link below).

https://soundcloud.com/larryfisherman

Larry Fisherman - "Money Team" (feat. Ab-Soul, Smoke Dza, Dash) 2013

A chill track off Ground Up's debut mixtape, "Grand Opening," which was released April 7, 2009. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find any information about the production on this track. I'm pretty certain, however, that the guys from Ground Up aren't the first ones to rap on this beat. If anyone recognizes the production, and can identify it for me, hit me with a message or something. If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading the mixtape in its entirety, head over to hotnewhiphop.com (link below).

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ground-up-grand-opening-mixtape.12885.html

Ground Up - "Day Like This" 2009

This is a track from Eddie B's entirely Harry Fraud-produced mixtape, "Horsepower," which was released April 8, 2013. 

To be honest, I had not heard of Eddie B before I stumbled upon this work a few days ago. However, a feature from Bronsonelli will always catch my attention, as will production from Harry Fraud. So, with those two names in front of me, I decided to download the mixtape and give it a listen.. This is a decision that I wouldn't come to regret.
Let me start by saying that, in my opinion, Eddie B's flow and lyricism (as demonstrated on this mixtape) are nothing to write home about; nothing special. I don't mean to say that he's bad at rapping, he's just not amazing at it. However, while I'm not overly-impressed with the rapping here, I'm blown away by the production from Harry Fraud on his third collaborative project. From start to finish, Fraud brings you nothing but quality instrumentals, and works to make this tape worth your time.
In case you weren't aware, Action Bronson and Harry Fraud are also hoping to release their project, entitled "Saab Stories," before the end of the month (April 2013). I think it's safe to say that, after hearing Action do his thing on this track, we have a lot to look forward to from that collaboration.

If you're interested in streaming and/or downloading "Horsepower" (2013) in its entirety, I've provided you with the link (below) to do so.

http://www.datpiff.com/Eddie-B-x-Harry-Fraud-Horsepower-mixtape.472790.html

If you're interested in hearing more from Harry Fraud, I've also provided you with the link (below) to stream and/or download Curren$y's entirely Harry Fraud-produced mixtape, "Cigarette Boats" (2012), free of charge. 

http://www.datpiff.com/Curreny-Harry-Fraud-Cigarette-Boats-mixtape.371058.html





Eddie B - "Marvelous" (feat. Action Bronson) (prod. Harry Fraud) 2013

This is a pretty fly track of DJ WES' digital album, "Nothing Like The Real Thing," which was released March 20, 2010. For those who don't know, Black Hippy is a 4-piece group consisting of Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, and Ab-Soul. If you're interested in the lastest on these 4 artists, head over to Black Hippy's twitter (link below).

https://twitter.com/BlackHippy


Black Hippy - "On Some Other Shit" (prod. DJ WES) 2010

This is a track off Lupe's mixtape, "Fahrenheit 1/15 Part II: Revenge Of The Nerds," which was released March 4, 2006. This is Lupe at his best. Here, he flows hard on an instrumental by Wildstyle that was originally laid down for Crucial Conflict's "Hay" (1996). "Hay" was featured on Crucial Conflict's alumb, "The Final Tic," which was released July 2, 1996. To download and/or stream Lupe's entire "Revenge Of The Nerds" mixtape, head over to DatPiff (link below).

http://www.datpiff.com/Lupe-Fiasco-Revenge-of-the-Nerds-mixtape.296.html

Also, I've provided you (below) with the link to the music video for Crucial Conflict's "Hay" (1997).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkBf7PEGMlE

Lupe Fiasco - "Don't Get It Twisted" (prod. Wildstyle) 2006

Once upon a time (February 2011), The Cool Kids linked up with Freddie Gibbs and King Chip (then known as Chip Tha Ripper) to bring you 2 dope tracks; this track is one of them. After teaming up for this track, and previously for Freddie Gibbs' "Oil Money" (a track you should definitely peep), the artists hinted at plans to work together in the future as a supergroup called Pulled Over By The Cops. Like many hip-hop supergroups though, this one was short-lived. Furthermore, and if I'm not mistaken, we haven't seen collaborative work from the artists since.. Oh well, at least we got 2.
Probably no need to remind folks, but, for those late to the party, Mikey (Sir Michael Rocks, previously of The Cool Kids) is planning to release the "Banco EP" this June (2013), and Chuck (Chuck Inglish, previously of The Cool Kids) has the "Convertibles EP" on the way as well. 
I don't listen to Freddie Gibbs or Chip on the regular, so I have no clue about the latest on them. Sorry.. but not really. Anyway, If you're interested in the first collaborative work from The Cool Kids, Freddie Gibbs, and King Chip, I've provided you with the link (below) to the music video for Freddie Gibbs' "Oil Money" (feat. Bun B, Chuck Inglish, King Chip).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0cNQHXfdPU

If want a taste of what's to come from Chuck Inglish's "Convertibles EP," I've provided you with the link (below) to Chuck's music video for his self-produced track "Fours 12s" (feat. Da$h & Retch). 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLXdcLYGWuk

Chuck's upcoming EP is a work that I'm really excited for, even though it's about half a year delayed. In terms of his rapping abilities, Chuck is talented. But in terms of his producing abilities, Chuck is especially talented. The laid-back, Midwest styles of this Cool Kid are something that deserve your attention. Chuck has the ability to blend simple drum and bass into an instrumental that'll get your head nodding. He's been doing his thing for minute too, in terms of both rapping and producing. Don't believe me? Peep The Cool Kids' "The Bake Sale EP" (2008) and get back to me.

If you want a taste of what's to come from Sir Michael Rocks' "Banco EP," I've provided you with the link (below) to his video for "Now You Do," off his mixtape "Lap of Lux" (2012).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmwJxoEBK-Q

Mikey's flow has definitely changed a little since his days as a Cool Kid, but his music is still real dope in its own way.

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