L.A.’s Cea$ar Christian gets a hook and vocal assist from Lana Del Rey for his latest concept video, “Florida Keys”. “Florida Kilos” (C$MX) – Official Music Video from MHE on Vimeo.

When you think of cities that are called to nurture emerging talent the top ones that usually come to mind are New York, Atlanta and Houston. Outside of Kayne West, Chance The Rapper, Big Sean and now Stalley, the Midwest is often left out of these honorable mentions. Ohio being the lowest on the totem pole. Enter Buggs Tha Rocka. …

Staten Island’s Jared Xavier drops his latest Cargo produced single titled “Street Blues” from of his upcoming debut mixtape “The Difference”, dropping December 23rd.

After the success of last year’s “Kosmichemusik” EP and accompanying 7”, Canadian production duo Potatohead People (aka Vancouver’s AstroLogical and Montreal’s Nick Wisdom) return to the Brooklyn-based Bastard Jazz label with a double A-side single from their upcoming album Big Luxury, due out early 2015. “Explosives” is a smoothed out Slum Village-esque hip-hop joint featuring J-Dilla’s younger brother and Yancey …

Chicago’s WateRR continues to come strong with a new Alchemist production acknowledging the high murder rate that takes place over Chicago Summers on “Hot Barrel, Cold Summer” from the “For the Streets & Scholars” LP set to release December 16th.

​ ​The rap/producer duo OHNO has released its new album “Chips & Hennessy” and the effort put into it is evident from the start. Stream & download the album for free today.

Immediately dropping the visual to his jumpoff single “No. 99”, Pro Era chief of commands Joey Badass slips into his ‘badass’ persona for his Statik Selektah production which sounds similar to A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” record but with a sweet updated sound. His sophomore album, “B4.DA.$$”, drops January 20th.

BLIS Music Group artist Calabru has released his debut single “NeverLand” that embodies an uplifting message and self reflecting verses. The song was self produced but was mixed and recorded by long time affiliate Jimmi Freshh of Smokeroom Studios. Keep ear open for more music from the Toronto, Canada artist. http://youtu.be/38chcri1NLU

Here’s a smooth cut for the ladies off 2Deep The Southern President’s “No More Mr. Nice Guy” album titled “Bad Intentions”. The single is a collaboration with a seductive hook from Raheem Devaughn and DJ Chev handles the production.

Pop-A-Lot teams up with Taylor Gang’s Ty Dolla $ign for this club ready track. Over a Stunt N Dozier instrumental that screams hit, Pop manages to still keep a harder edge by revisiting the concept that Biggie created with “Dreams.” The artist details desired romantic encounters with industry peers, a concept later rehashed by Lil’ Kim and Teyana Taylor.