It wouldn’t be July 4th without DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie blessing us with another installment of the Summertime series. Volume 9 presents an eclectic mix of classic tunes from the likes of Michael Jackson, T.I., Jean Carn, The Game, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Pebbles and many more. What all blends and tracks have in common is they make for perfect bbq and summer listening. Stream it below.
The block has infinite stories. Don Q in here to tell his side on his new mixtape Corner Stories. The 12-track offering features appearances from PNB Rock, Fabolous, Styles P, Jadakiss, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Dave East. Strem the entire project below.
Jeremih and Chance the Rapper joined forces to celebrate the Christmas spirit with the surprise mixtape Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama. The nine-track offering is light on guests (comedian Hannibal Buress appears on the opening track) and billed as celebrating the duo’s Chicago roots. Vibe out below.
Gucci Mane and Future surprised the music world tonight with the release of a new mixtape EP entitled Free Bricks: Zone 6 Edition. The six-song project has no guests and contains mostly brooding trap production handled by Metro Boomin, Zaytoven and Southside. According to Gucci, these songs aren’t even 24 hours old.
This month marks the 20th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest’s Beats, Rhymes & Life. Mixed by Mark Read and sponsored by the good folks at WhoSampled.com, the mix includes remixes, alternate versions, and original samples from this underrated album. For those new to the album, this is a Tribe project that gained more appreciation as the years passed. It marks the legendary J Dilla’s addition to the production team as part of “The Ummah,” and Consequence also takes a prominent role.
Nore is prepping a new mixtape called Drunk Uncle. The first salvo from the project has Dave East and Tweez on “My Skin.”
After the track, check out Nore’s special announcement on the tape.
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Fetty Wap is closing out a breakout 2015 with an extended play for his devoted following. For the Fans is a five-track project featuring Zoo Gang members House Party and Cartel LB, and freestyles over tracks like “So Icy” and “Aston Martin Music.”
