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The-Dream – High Art ft. Jay-Z
10 days
The-Dream’s long-awaited album, IV Play, will be here on May 28. In the meanwhile, he’s shared another single. This one’s with Jay-Z and titled “High Art”. Sadly, this song is not an extended riff on the swap meet joke made at the GRAMMY’s.
The-Dream – High Art ft. Jay-Z – DOWNLOAD LINK
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Ace Hood – Bugatti (remix) ft. Wiz Khalifa, T.I., Meek Mill, French Montana, 2 Chainz, Future, DJ Khaled, and Birdman
13 days
For Ace Hood’s “Bugatti” remix, the We The Best rapper recruited Wiz Khalifa, T.I., Meek Mill, French Montana, 2 Chainz, Future, DJ Khaled & Birdman to help make the gold selling track a little hotter. Just when the original was starting to die out, Ace Hood gives you another reason to randomly blurt out “I woke up in a new Bugatti!” while doing your best Future impression.
Look out for Ace Hood’s We The Best release titled Trials & Tribulations due out July 16th.
Ace Hood – Bugatti (remix) ft. Wiz Khalifa, T.I., Meek Mill, French Montana, 2 Chainz, Future, DJ Khaled, and Birdman
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
XXL 2013′s Freshmen Class: The Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Drama)
18 days
In tandem with 2013′s installment of their annual “Freshmen Class” issue, XXL has posted this accompanying mixtape hosted by DJ Drama, which features new tracks from Action Bronson, Angel Haze (who raps over Purity Ring’s “Lofticries”), Schoolboy Q, Joey Bada$$, Logic, and Ab-Soul, as well as contributions from the rest of this year’s “Freshman Class”. Stream or download it below and check out the tracklist as well.
XXL 2013′s Freshmen Class: The Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Drama)
2013 XXL Freshman Mixtape With DJ Drama:
01. Freshman Class 2013: “Bars”
02. Action Bronson: “November Rain”
03. Ab-Soul: “Back Then”
04. Schoolboy Q: “She Like”
05. Joey Bada$$: “Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” [ft. Action Bronson]
06. Angel Haze: “Lofticries”
07. Travi$ Scott: “God Level”
08. Kirko Bangz: “So Trill” [ft. Big K.R.I.T.]
09. Logic: “Gone”
10. Trinidad Jame$: “I Need Mo”
11. Dizzy Wright: “Maintain” [ft. Joey Bada$$]
12. Angel Haze: “Element”
13. Schoolboy Q: “Yay Yay”
14. Kirko Bangz: “Long Time”
15. Dizzy Wright: “Impeccable”
16. Trinidad Jame$: “No Hook” [ft. Gucci Mane]
17. Travi$ Scott: “Upper Echelon” [ft. T.I. & 2 Chainz]
2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers — Episode 1 [Official]
2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers — Episode 2 [Official]
2013 XXL Freshmen Cyphers — Episode 3 [Official]
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Ray J – I Hit It First ft. Bobby Brackins (Official Video)
20 days
Writing these kind of posts always twists my gut a bit. On the one hand, it’s an interesting story full of twists and turns that offers plenty of entertainment value. On the other hand, writing about these twists is exactly what Ray J was hoping critics, fans, and bloggers would do in the face of the song’s release. Am I highlighting the industry’s faults or simply feeding its ever-present need for attention and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a name in print? With stories like this, it’s hard to know. Anyway, check out the video below and the Kim Kardashian look alike.
Ray J – I Hit It First ft. Bobby Brackins (Official Video)
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
French Montana – Freaks (remix) ft. Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Wale, Mavado, and DJ Khaled
24 days
French Montana enlists Rick Ross, Mavado, DJ Khaled & Wale to guest on the remix to “Freaks”, his single with Nicki Minaj. If you’re still mad at Ross you gotta get the fuck over it, because he’s not going anywhere. McDonald’s endorsement soon to come.
French Montana – Freaks (remix) ft. Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Wale, Mavado, and DJ Khaled – DOWNLOAD LINK
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Cory Hueston – American Dream (Official Video)
26 days
To those who have already had the pleasure of listening to the sultry yet raspy voice of Florida-native Cory Hueston, they’ve no doubt realized his raw and very real talent. Those within the music industry have begun to agree as well, as Hueston’s had meetings with the likes of Sony Music and is currently signed to independent Alistair Records. Nonetheless, his newest single “American Dream” is on that could truly catapult him to the next level – one that effortlessly fits into the mainstream music landscape without feeling forced. Now all it needs is a little momentum. Check it out below and support good music.
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Cory Hueston – American Dream (Official Video)
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Lana Del Rey – Young & Beautiful
28 days
While snippets of Lana Del Rey’s “Young & Beautiful” single from The Great Gatsby soundtrack has been circulating the internet for a few days, today marks the full release of the song for all to enjoy. Letting her natural vocals do all of the work, Rey sings over the stripped-down instrumental, providing listeners with a beautiful, dark melody. And with the Florence and the Machine single, “Over The Love”, surfacing earlier this week, it’s looking like this upcoming soundtrack is shaping up quite nicely. The The Great Gatsby soundtrack is set to hit shelves on May 7, with the Baz Luhrmann-directed film landing on the big screen May 10.
Lana Del Rey – Young & Beautiful – DOWNLOAD LINK
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Kanye West – 2001 Demo Tape (Unreleased)
28 days
In a similar fashion to the Kendrick Lamar demo tape that surfaced, we now get a chance to listen to Kanye West’s demo tape dating back to 2001. After previously sharing both demo version of “All Falls Down” and “Bring Me Down”, fans of West can now hear the original versions of songs which ultimately found themselves landing on his debut album College Dropout, sophomore LP Late Registration, and various mixtapes. Compiled by the good folks that contribute to the KanyeToThe forums, you can grab the 15-track demo tape, currently being titled as The Prerequisite, by clicking below.
Kanye West – 2001 Demo Tape (Unreleased)
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
DJ Felli Fel – Reason To Hate ft. Ne-Yo, Tyga, and Wiz Khalifa
37 days
Here is DJ Felli Fel’s brand new single entitled “Reason To Hate” featuring a dope lineup consisting of Ne-Yo, Tyga, and Wiz Khalifa. The track will hit iTunes on April 23rd and you can pre-order it here. This will definitely heat up the summer! Shout out to Can’t Stop Hip Hop for the exclusive.
DJ Felli Fel – Reason To Hate ft. Ne-Yo, Tyga, and Wiz Khalifa
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
Ron Gerald – Ron Gerald Volume 2 (Full Mixtape)
50 days
Queens, NY native and up and coming talent Ron Gerald just released his latest free mixtape entitled Ron Gerald Volume 2 via Tumblr and Soundcloud (which you can find below). The r&b crooners tenor voice shows great improvement from previous projects, enabling him to better maneuver around the well-crafted instrumentals he also produced. Be on the lookout for future projects from Gerald and his In Your Face Records team. Peep the tape and make sure to support him via his slew of social media networks.
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Ron Gerald – Ron Gerald Volume 2 (Full Mixtape)
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
