Fresh off the heels of “Marvin’s Room” and “Dreams Money Can Buy,” the Toronto emcee has dropped yet another free download in anticipation of his forthcoming album, Take Care. “Trust Issues” is a spin-off of Drake’s feature in DJ Khaled’s “I’m on One” alongside Rick Ross and Lil Wayne.

Drake describes the record as, “my own little thing using some other thing I did. You know,” on his blog, October’s Very Own.

Take Care is scheduled for an Oct. 24 release—Drake’s birthday. in the meantime, you can catch the Degrassi star in Toronto headlining Ovofest on July 31 with special guests Rick Ross and The Weeknd.

Drake - Trust Issues


DJ Khaled - I’m On One Ft. Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne


Drake - Marvin’s Room


Drake - Dreams Money Can Buy

What do you think of all the new material Drake has been releasing?

It’s Donwill’s birthday, so he’s giving you a present. For the past three years Donwill, one third of rap group Tanya Morgan, has released music on June 4, his born day, to show appreciation for his fans. This year is no different and Donwill is offering DPPLGNGR, a follow-up to his LP Don Cusack in High Fidelity, for free download.

the title comes from just becoming a whole different person over time, sorta like a doppelganger of  yourself. that feeling that you get when you look in the mirror and dont really know the person looking back at you even though they look just like you. our lives change us incrementally on a daily basis so after a few jarring experiences one day we all lose who we were to become who we are. thats life right? you change it or it changes you.

For more from Donwill on this project check out his blog McDayJob.

In the small hours of June 5, Kanye West released the official video for “Monster” featuring Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross on his official website. Previously, an unfinished version of the video had leaked in February featuring decapitated models and a sadomasochistic Nicki Minaj segment. New to the official version of the video–a disclaimer.

In what appears to be an attempt by West’s camp to deter a public relations scandal, the video opens with a disclaimer instead of it’s original Rick Ross cut. In February, the leaked version of the video prompted petitions to Universal Music Group and MTV asking senior management to cut support for the video due to images of “eroticized violence against women.” Despite garnering over 15,000 signatures on the online petition, few changes have been made to the video and instead, a disclaimer was added to the final production. After a minute into the video this much is clear, Kanye West certainly has a controversial interpretation of what it means to be a “monster,” one he’s well aware he will have to defend in the wake of the release.

The frontman of the California rap collective, Odd Future has a released the video for his next single, “She” off of his label debut, Goblin.  The video follows Tyler, the Creator as he tries to encroach on the relationship that vocalist, Frank Ocean has with a girl new to the neighborhood. After some unsuccessful stalking, Tyler is arrested and harassed by an angry, suspecting father but that doesn’t stop him from winning over the new girl in the end. What? Thought all Wolf Hayley made was “horrorcore?”

As promised, Roc Nation signee, J. Cole has released another record, “Return of Simba.” Cole promises his forthcoming album is well on it’s way and doesn’t anticipate any additional delays. The singles are all complete but J. Cole describes “Return of Simba” as a b-sides track for the fans. Read more for the stream and download.

The Mayback Music Group constituent just dropped the FreeStalley record, “Chevys and Spaceships.” The Ohio emcee was recently added to Rick Ross’ MMG’s roster in April, also home to artists Wale, Pill and Meek Mill. MMG’s Self Made compilation also debuted today. Read more for a stream and download of “Chevys and Spaceships.”

What do you think of “Chevys and Spaceships,” does Stalley have a winner?

Lately, Beyonce has been all anyone could talk about. Twitter was recently a flutter with statuses lauding her performance on the Oprah finale today in addition to the leak of her new single “Till the End of Time” and “Run the World (Girls)” video. Today, Beyonce headed to Chicago to perform at the sold-out United Center to give a surprised performance of “Run the World (Girls)” for fellow media and entertainment titan, Oprah Winfrey.

Photo: Complex

What do you think of Beyonce’s performance and menswear inspired attire?

Fresh off the heels of Beyonce’s “Run the World (Girls)” video debut, the next single from her forthcoming album, 4, has leaked to the web. “Till the End of Time” is  a diversion from her first, girl power anthem and an impassioned call for everlasting love.

“Come take my hand, I wont let you go/ I’ll be your friend, I will love you so/I will be the one to kiss you at night, I will love you until the end of time”

The production is a fusion of styles and pulls from a Beyonce favorite, big band horns, in addition to African drum beats, synthesizers and  techno. Read more for a listen of “Till the End of Time.”

Photo: LA Times

What do you think, did Beyonce make another hit?

What do you think of Kreayshawn?

In the “Run the Wolrd (Girls)” video Beyonce pops and locks, has a pet lion, and blows things up–all whilst leading a brigade of dancers in the desert. This doesn’t come as a surprise for the Houston songress who has made a name for herself producing high energy, choreography packed productions. “Run the World (Girls)” is a single off of Beyonce’s forthcoming album, 4 (June 28) and the video was directed by Francis Lawrence. Lawrence says he’s sure the video will not disappoint. ”It’ll be big, it’ll probably be one of the bigger Beyoncé music videos ever done,” he said to MTV. Read more to see the lastest from Bey.

What do you think, did B make another hit?

“They keep talking this is ‘new West,’ but dude we been here, you left.” – Pac Div

Okay, so maybe we took a brief departure from the left coast with the surge of music coming from below the Mason-Dixon but we’re back, we’re listening. With the advent of path-breaking West coast emcees, Dom Kennedy, Pac Div, Blu, and Kendrick Lamar among others, the world has been all ears. Enter, H.O.P.E. His last formal project was in 2009, a project titled, Follow the Leader, and two years later H.O.P.E. is back with a free album, Believe in H.O.P.E. Wright. Give it a listen, the kid’s all right.

H.O.P.E. – Believe in H.O.P.E. Wright | Download Here

Believe In H.O.P.E. Wright by julien-edwards

Update: The mixtape is not an official project from Glover, instead a compilation of CG’s best but as a departure from being hosted by a DJ, it was curated by these guys.

Fresh of the heels of his Freaks & Geeks EP, actor, Donald Glover, better known in music circles as Childish Gambino has yet another project floating in the blogosphere–an unofficial mixtape titled, I Do Not Talk. You may recognize Donald Glover as character, Troy, on NBC’s Community. When he’s not acting, writing (He used to be a writer for Emmy award-winning show, 30 Rock), or even hosting (Glover hosted MTV’s “Woody Awards” this month) he’s rapping and singing under his pseudonym, Childish Gambino.

Part comedy, groupie chronicles and revenge of the nerds soundtrack, CG finds his niche as the “smart middle class black kid” over indie influenced rap tracks, or rap influenced indie tracks–you decide. I Do Not Talk download and stream of his last album, Culdesac, after the jump.

Childish Gambino – I Do Not Talk | Download Here

Culdesac by Childish Gambino

Pacific Division, better known as, Pac Div, have released a video for “Anti-Freeze,” the first single off their recent mixtape, Mania. Their forthcoming album, Grown Kid Syndrome, has no release date but is expected to drop this year. Read more for a stream of Mania.

Pac Div – Mania! (Mixtape) by uristocrat

Pittsburgh native and Wiz Khalifa affiliate, Mac Miller, has released yet another free project, On & On & Beyond. It’s a six track EP that features staff favorite, “In The Air,” a track originally on Miller’s Best Day Ever.  Read more for a stream and download.

Mac Miller – On and On and Beyond Preview – SBG by SBG Movement 2

Mac Miller – On & On & Beyond | Download Here

Studio Life: Big K.R.I.T. Album Listening Party for “Return of 4Eva” from 3 Little Digs on Vimeo.

Fresh off performing at arts festival, SXSW, rap newcomer, Big K.R.I.T.—King Remembered in Time—just dropped his latest project, Return of 4eva, to a bevy of anticipating fans. Return of 4eva is a welcomed follow-up to his critically acclaimed album, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, and was trending on Twitter in Atlanta, Houston, Washington, D.C. and even New York.  Read more for a stream and free download.

“I am proud to present “Return Of 4eva” to all my supporters, I took the past year to work on this project,” said K.R.I.T.

“I reached out to some of my favorite artists that I felt represented what this album was about. Ludacris, Bun B, David Banner, Chamillionaire, Big Sant, Joi and Raheem Devaughn all helped me to make my vision of this album complete.”

Big K.R.I.T. – ReturnOf4Eva by Q-CA

Big K.R.I.T. – Return of 4eva | Download Here

Dom Kennedy just released, The Original Dom Kennedy, a follow-up to his critically acclaimed mixtape, From The Westside With Love. Expect cuts reminiscent of Dom’s Best After Bobby early days as well as his newer FTWWL sound on this project. Have no fear, Dom Kennedy promises that From The Westside With Love II is on the horizon, The Original Dom Kennedy is simply a teaser to whet your musical appetites. Read more for the tracklist and download.

Dom Kennedy – The Original Dom Kennedy | Download Here

With no warning, young emcee Wiz Khalifa decided to release mixtape, Cabin Fever by ways of twitter. Khalifa, famed for his singles “Say Yeah” and “Black and Yellow” is a recent Atlantic Records signee and his forthcoming album, Rolling Papers, is scheduled for a March release. Read more for the tracklist and download.

Wiz Khalifa – Cabin Fever | Download Here

Former half of British neo-soul duo, Marsha Ambrosius, just released the video to her single, “Far Away” her album “Late Nights and Early Mornings.”  The video doubles as a P.S.A. and plead from Ambrosius to end bullying against members of the LGBT community. In the video Ambrosius writes a letter to fans stating that she lost a friend to suicide and asking that fans not condone bullying and support people with “alternative lifestyles.” Read more for the official video and a behind-the-scenes look.

Behind-the-Scenes of “Far Away”:

What do you think of the video’s concept and execution?

We’re not going to lie, the download page for the new mixtape looks beyond suspect, which is why we’re confident it’s an M.I.A. authentic. The tape is titled Vicki Leekx (it’s one track and 36 minutes long) and can be downloaded here. Enjoy.

Already downloaded the tape, tell us what you think!

It hasn’t even been a month since Kanye West released his critically acclaimed album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and the Chicago emcee is already back to business as usual and pumping out new music. This time West ditches some of the usual subjects for Teyana Taylor, Cam’ron, Musiq Soulchild, Jim Jones, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, and Big Sean.

What do you think of West’s tribute to holidays on 125th?

Lil Wayne has wasted no time and leaked the first track from The Carter IV, “Six Foot, Seven Foot” featuring Young Money signee, Cory Gunz.  The record is produced by Bangladesh and bangs with the same cadence that made “A Milli” a hit. Expect goofy lines like ”Real G’s move in silence like lasanga,” a highly anticipated introduction of Cory Gunz to the mainstream and several freestyles on the instrumental to follow. What do you think, does Lil Wayne have another hit on the horizon?

Baller Carmelo Anthony has teamed up with Krossover Entertainment to produce mixtape, Become Legendary. The mixtape features Nas, Ghostface Killah, Bun B, Jadakiss, MC Lyte and  Shawn Chrystopher among others. Download and tracklist after the jump!

01 Michael Jordan – Become Legendary
02 Bun B – Mastamind f. Diego Cash, Steel Bill & Scotty
03 Nas – Foul Breeze
04 Jadakiss – Goes Up f. Diego Cash
05 Styles P – M7?s
06 N.O.R.E. – Legendary f. Al Gator, Diego Cash & Mr. Kane
07 Young Dro – I’m On It
08 MC Lyte – Rockin’ With The Best
09 Young Dre – The Illest f. Nipsey Hussle & Bad Lucc
10 Ghostface Killah – The Eulogy f. Sheek Louch, Diego Cash & Bully
11 Tru Life – Stand Up f. Jay-Z
12 Cavi – Look How Far We Came f. PO & Omega
13 Cassidy – Hypnotized f. Diego Cash
14 Saigon – You Make Me Sick
15 SouthSide – Shoot You
16 Trifelon – Make ‘em All Come Out
17 Shawn Chrys – Catch Me If You Can
18 Jody Breeze – Rookie Of The Year
19 Big A & Al Gator – Jordan
20 Big Sean – Poster
21 2 Much – Here To Rock
22 Cavi – Become Legendary f. Diego Cash & Ja Miss
23 Al Gator – M7?s Freestyle

Carmelo Anthony – Become Legendary | Download Here

Rihanna hit her home country Barbados to shoot the video for “What’s My Name?” featuring Drake and looked amazing, expect some high cut shorts, fishnet stockings and pinstripes. Read more for the official video.

The clock struck midnight and J. Cole’s blog, Dream Villain, went down. The influx of Cole fans has the website bandwidth acting up so there is no download in sight for Friday Night Lights. Stay tuned for a link when the dust settles.

Update: The link for the download has arrived. J. Cole – Friday Night Lights | Download Here or Here

01 Friday Night Lights (Intro)

02 Too Deep For The Intro

06 Villematic

07 Enchanted

08 Blow Up

09 Higher

10 In The Morning

11 2Face

12 The Autograph

13 Best Friend

14 Cost Me A Lot

15 Premeditated Murder

16 Home For The Holidays

17 Love Me Not

18 See World

19 Farewell

20 Looking For Trouble (Bonus)

Photo courtesy of dreamvillain.net

Finally, a J.Cole and Drake collaboration, just in time for Cole’s upcoming mixtape, Friday Night Lights.

Who owned the track, J.Cole or Drake?

Neo soul crooner, Bilal covers Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” passionately and with the help of a strings infused band in the studio. In a word: excellent. In a few more words: the best Bob Marley cover we’ve heard in a long time.