Panama (known mostly from the HBO series The Wire) teames up with PixelMotiv Media to bring the #WopaFamily a new series which gives everyone an insight into his aspirations, inspirations & motivation behind his “The Panama Canal” project. Check them out and get in tune. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6

Taking a nod from his “Uncommon Valor” track, R.A. The Rugged Man drops visuals to bring to life true stories of family passings and maintaining thru struggles on “Still Get Through The Day”. Featuring Eamon (known best for his “F@@K It” track), the song is featured on R.A.’s latest album “Legends Never Die” and is available for purchasing now.

Chicago emcee J-Merk gets a Wu-Tang inspired beat from producer Grime Lab to swing lyrical samurai swords all over on this cut titled “Armageddon”. Listening to the track, one could say the Wu could be proud of this one.

Connecticut emcee Freezy teams together with Ray Trilla and songstress Jen Hill for the somber some track “Reminisece”. The beat, handled by D.H. Productions, makes for a heart moving record of perseverance.

CES Cru drops their newest video “Smoke” featuring Liz Suwandi off of their deluxe edition album “Constant Energy Struggles” which can be bought off of iTunes here

Gritty Lyf Music’s Nobi is back with an all new free mixtape project titled “InteGRITTY 1.5”. Featuring 16 songs with production from the likes of !llmind, Danger, DJ Pain 1 & Jahlil Beats, this mixtape plays more like a full length LP than a mixtape. Nobi dropped this to build anticipation for his upcoming album “InteGRITTY 2” dropping sometime later …

Decatur, Georgia rapper Jon Banks is blessed with a feature from the Trap God Gucci Mane for Banks newest single “Jugg Man” produced by Will Macfly.

Chicago, Illinois emcee Gizzo let’s the world know that he plain out doesn’t give a f@@k on his latest track “#IDGAF”. Giz goes straight schizo over a dope beat full of layered drum patterns and some slick Rhodes chords, definitely a dope cut.

“Don’t Do That” is the new single from Nore that also features Action Bronson, City Boy Dee, and is produced by Drawzilla.

BisnesAsUsual drops his latest video for “Who Ever Said” addressing everyone who ever said he could not cop that whip, make her scream, and make that flip just to name a few.