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Remember that relationship that turned your world upside down? The one that stripped away every facade, every mask you use in everyday life? Do you remember the person that was the most passionate, consuming love experience of your life, and for whatever reason(s) you had to end it after months (or years) of struggle? If you were fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on your perspective), to have experienced this type of star-crossed love, you’ll relate quite well to Goapele’s new single “Undertow,” off last year’s Break of Dawn project.

I understand, Goapele. I understand…

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Yeah, this is another hoodrat anthem… but it’s a good one. Nicki Minaj sets off the raunchy direction with an initial verse celebrating her voluptuous frame and the lustful desires it brings. ATLiens will also note the shout-out to Atlanta’s Lenox Mall. Even after all the pop songs, it’s still readily apparent Nicki can spit when she wants to. Although this is more of a track in the vein of a Beyonce anthem, Ciara does a decent job.

The song will be included on Ciara’s self-titled, July 9 album.

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Ugly Heroes is the newly comprised trio of Apollo Brown, Verbal Kint and Red Pill. As the producer of all 15 tracks from their debut collaboration, Brown took the lead in the direction, stating he wanted to craft “a record that paints life as it is today for a lot of the working poor.”

A free download of “Hero’s Theme’ is available below with the entire album set to drop on May 28 via Mello Music Group.

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Unless I’m mistaken, this is the first collaboration between these two and they don’t disappoint. The pregnant pauses in Nispey’s flow makes this resemble a sped-up version of Nas’s “Testify.”

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“We Movin’” is the first offering from AZ’s Doe or Die II project. Statik Selektah is behind the boards and has a good grasp on the type of sound long-time fans want to hear from an album carrying the name of AZ’s most celebrated album. No word on a release date. You can purchase “We Movin’” HERE.

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Doesn’t look like Sir Michael Rocks’s Banco album will be dropping anytime soon. To hold fans over, the former Cool Kid has announced another project entitled While You Wait to hold fans over. Under his Larry Fisherman producer alter-ego, Miller supplies an enchanting vocal loop for this trio rock over. Sounds like While You Wait will do its job.

 

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Damn. I thought Redman had a thing for big women, but he has nothing on Action Bronson based on this new video for the Harry Fraud-produced “Strictly 4 My Jeeps.” Filmed in Queens, this video also features an appearance by Riff Raff. Bronson can keep that behemoth — the Paula Jai Parker honey in the jeep is more my speed. The video is directed by Jason Goldwatch.

“You see its leaders and its followers/ I’d rather be a dick than a swallower…”

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Kanye West has made ranting a signature staple of his public persona. For his new hologram video “New Slaves,” which debuted yesterday on buildings in 66 locations across the world, West colors his usual angst with black rage aimed at the rampant materialism and racism in society. You’ll note from the above quote that ‘Ye uses societal problems to justify his self-described asshole behavior. Whether you agree with his perspective or not, it’s always welcome when mainstream Hip-Hop artists try their hand at serious, relevant topics over the usual BS (and in Kanye’s case, he didn’t embarrass himself or the culture like LL Cool J a few weeks back with that “Accidental Racist” monstrosity).

Could have done without the self-indulgent, singing outro though.

Source: Miss Info

Fat Joe

Fat Joe dusts off his “southpaw” flow for his newest joint featuring Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor. Good use is made of Teyana Taylor’s deep vocals without requiring her to hit any big notes. Don’t the synth effect remind you of Nas’s “Hero?” The track can be purchased HERE.

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I chuckled at the title, cover and came in ready to hate, but this joint is pretty good. If their debut project, 3 Kings, keeps a mature sound like this, then this trio should do well bringing their three “grown n’ sexy” audiences together. Check TGT’s site, www.tgtlife..com, for more information on the official tour which kicks off June 26 in Oakland.