MP3: The Five One x Janelle Monae - It's Obvious

From Gowhere Hip Hop: "The Five One are back with a brand new RMX this Thursday called "It's Obvious". It's a very upbeat track where the colorful band get very lyrical, and do what they do best. As always they have really unique and powerful breakdowns throughtout mixing in melodic verses, hip hop, and even spoken word all in one record. "It's Obvious" talks about the obvious things that people don't see right in front of them, because they don't choose to self analyze themselves. Avoiding your problems will only make you unhappy in the long run as they'll hang over your head until they're dealt with, so it's important to take responsibility and really try to understand yourself and the situation you're in!"

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The Five One x Janelle Monae - It's Obvious

MP3: David Correy - Dreamin'

If you're from the DMV area, you've likely come across David Correy. I can't say that I've been to one of his shows, but I have seen videos of his live performance. It is no big task to soon realize how talented this guy is, especially when you hear the electrifying single "Dreamin'". His sound is reminiscent of that of Kevin Rudolf's; however, what distinguishes David is his telling story - a product of Brazil, he was adopted by a Maryland family and, in spite of constant battles throughout his life, such as a severe case of nasal polyps at one point, here he is, pursuing his dream and creating a lane for himself.

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David Correy - Dreamin'

Currently, his first EP Urban Rock Odyssey, which released back in July, is making headlines, while his talent has brought him to sharing the stage with such people as NeYo, Bow Wow, Omarion, Ginuwine, Tyrese, Tank, Huey, Jibbs, Yung Berg, Avant and B5. For more on David, be sure to visit his website and to get his EP on that site or iTunes.

MP3: Jay Fre$h Kick$ – Do the Right Thing 2K9 (Prod. JFK)

So I'm finally back from my mini-vacation in the Dominican Republic, a much-needed break from the regularities of life. I was excited to see this new track by JFK who is definitely someone on the rise and someone who will be making a lot of moves soon. Here is a track he created in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing. This track will also be a feature on his soon-to-drop kixtape, JUST FOR KICK$.

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Jay Fre$h Kick$ - Do the Right Thing 2K9

From JFK: "I had to take it back to '89 on 'em one time... It's feeling like a really HOT summer, just make sure you DO THE RIGHT THING!"

MP3: The Five One Band & Phil Ade - Blown Away (Remix)

I've been bumpin' this Phil Ade project, and "Blown Away" is definitely that stand-out track, so it's no wonder to me that The Five One Band was willing to remix that track. Peep the remix below.

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The Five One Band & Phil Ade - Blown Away (Remix)

Mixtape: Volume 1: The Off Season

So as I mentioned below, this is a project presented by Rappers I Know x Funkadelic Freestyles x RealMangoJuice. Based on the tracklisting below, you shouldn't have one single ounce of hesitation in downloading this project!

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Volume 1: The Off Season (Mixtape)

Tracklisting:

1. Soulful! “Intro”
2. Danny Brown “That’s Just The Way It Goes”
3. jben.ok x Dela “Introductions”
4. Senor Kaos x DJ Spinna “Summer Madness (ATL Remix)”
5. Che Grand “Life’s Grand” featuring Nicky
6. Spank Pops “Beautiful Noise”
7. K-Beta “Summershine” featuring Shydi
8. Akrobatik & Mr. Lif ”Beast Mode”
9. Nicole Hurst “When You’re Gone”
10. the OTHERSIDE “Ms. Cloud 9″
11. Finale “Agony” produced by nick tha 1da
12. Truthlive “80’s Baby”
13. 1.O.A.K. “The Lovecats”
14. Oddisee “We On To Something”
15. jben.ok x Knowledge “The Newest Addition”
16. Trackademicks “Nothin’ On Me”
17. Lyriciss & Pro’Verb ”What You Mad For” produced by Soulful!
18. Houston Rock Its “The Beast”
19. X.O. “All Around The World” produced by Team Demolition
20. Kay “Sloboogie” featuring Franchelle
21. Scanz “We Cool”
22. Kokayi “Prayer”
23. jben.ok x Chris “Daddy” Dave “Outro”

MP3: Oddisee - We On To Something

Mannnn, I meant to post this the other day when Jamie sent this over, but it totally slipped my mind. So after perusing the songs I've downloaded over the past couple of days, this immediately jumped as a must-post track. This track is the first single off the Rappers I Know x Funkadelic Freestyles x RealMangoJuice project, Volume 1: The Off Season. Based on the fact that this is the first drop, I know immediately that this will be a heavy project, which features all original tracks from Oddisee, Danny Brown, X.O., Finale, Kay of The Foundation, Che Grand, Senor Kaos & DJ Spinna, Trackademicks, Akrobatik, Mr. Lif, and many more!

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Oddisee - We On To Something

MP3: Greenspan ft. Balance & Truck North - Outlaw

The homie Greenspan has been dropping singles like it's a strip club. Nah, all jokes aside, the sky will turn green on August 11th. I've been playin' the advance for a couple of weeks, and I'm just blown away by the product. Believe!

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Greenspan ft. Balance & Truck North - Outlaw


PREVIOUSLY: Promo/MP3: Greenspan Photoshoot x "Khloe Kardashian" / MP3: Greenspan ft. Feevaleo & Ra the MC - Headbop (Prod. Judah)

MP3: Wordsmith - Half Bar, Half Amazing / The Great

Our homie Wordsmith has these official drops, so be sure to support the family right here!

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Wordsmith - Half Bar, Half Amazing

Wordsmith - The Great

MP3: Don Juan, Pro'Verb, Lyriciss, Kingpen Slim, & Whitefolkz - Ego (Remix)

This is that DC official remix right here!! OFFICIAL!! Please spread and support this!

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Don Juan, Pro'Verb, Lyriciss, Kingpen Slim, & Whitefolkz - Ego (Remix)

Promo/MP3: Greenspan Photoshoot x "Khloe Kardashian"

So we've had the advance for a while, and I must say this is definitely one of the gems on the project, in my opinion. We all can eventually decide which tracks are the best, and we all will have our own opinions, but I especially appreciate Greenspan when he's in his storyteller mode. Peep his video promo below and be sure also to download the latest single from B-more kid! Definitely watch the video all the way through, as it helps you to get to know the local artist a little more.

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Greenspan - Khloe Kardashian


PREVIOUSLY: MP3: Greenspan ft. Feevaleo & Ra the MC - Headbop (Prod. Judah)

MP3: S-Preme - Radio

Mannnnnn I'm really diggin' the sound of this song. Gowhere affiliate S-Preme laces this chill track with awe-inspiring lyrics regarding the potential for success and the desire to hear himself on the radio, all the while struggling to reach his goals. This is the lead track off his forthcoming mixtape The Sicktape: Volume 2, presented by Keving Nottingham and GoWhere and hosted by Terry Urban.

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S-Preme - Radio

MP3: Aristotle's Lyceum ft. Desktreet - All That

We posted previously about Aristotle's Lyceum back in April. Definitely peep that project if you haven't done so already. In this track "All That", the students of Aristotle take on the Southern drawl over this heavily horn-infused track to discuss their future intentions to "take all that", requiring the rest to "fall back".

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Aristotle's Lyceum ft. Desktreet - All That

MP3: The Five One Band x The Postal Service - Sak Passe

I'm actually a huge The Postal Service fan, and I wasn't surprised at all that my favorite band from this area had the creativity to remix a group of that caliber. What do you think? Also, I blame myself for not making one of their live shows; apparently, it's out of this world!

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The Five One Band x The Postal Service - Sak Passe


PREVIOUSLY: MP3: The Five One Band x Janet Jackson - Got 'Til It's Gone / MP3: The Five One Band - Summertime

MP3: Greenspan ft. Feevaleo & Ra the MC - Headbop (Prod. Judah)

You all have no idea how dope this project is, and I can't wait for you guys to hear it. For now, listen to the first leaked project from the project, "Headbop". This track reminds me of the ATCQ (A Tribe Called Quest, for you noobs) era, as Judah expectantly laces an ill track with a solid jazz-like foundation, with the emcees intriguing the listeners with personal stories.

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Greenspan ft. Feevaleo & Ra the MC - Headbop (Prod. Judah)

The project "When The Sky Turns GREEN" is a collection of music created with imagery of elevation and free will. Each song has been designed carefully to offer listeners an accurate depiction of sovereignty with representations of the soulful-side of hip-hop from the perspective of a Baltimore artist. The content in such songs as "Wings," "Sky Dive," and "Outlaw" each cry out freedom as Greenspan breathes life into his artistry through actualization.

MP3: Mouse aka The Waldorf Posterboy - Grey

I got the advance on this track and wanted to post it immediately, so I'm glad he gave us the permission to do so!! Watch out for his project dropping on August 17th, via DDotOmen.com.

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Mouse aka The Waldorf Posterboy - Grey

I'm conformed to the norm / Time to neglect it and take the road that's less respected, Exit!


BONUS:

PHZ-Sicks & Mouse - Kinda Like a Big Deal