A snippet from rising engineer/producer CL McCoy's upcoming EP "The Leron Vizion (Scene 28)", featuring Wale and co-produced by Sir Money. He'll be dropping the project in September.

At this point I’m not even surprised anymore when Drake randomly drops tracks at 2AM because when your name is Drake you can really do whatever you want and still have the whole world talking about it in a matter of minutes. Having 2 Chainz & Big Sean on the track just makes it that much more special, also the fact that it’s given to us as a free download is always a plus. Enjoy.



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The weather is finally hot enough to break out the shorts and with that comes music blaring from car stereos driving by and from iPod docks set up during neighborhood barbecues.Summer is a major season for hip-hop and R&B, as some of the biggest artists release tracks that turn into anthems and serve as the soundtrack for many fans’ memories through Labor Day.Remember going to the club and bugging out to Nelly’s ‘Hot in Herre’ in 2002? Other tracks like Jagged Edge’s ‘Where the Party At?’ or DJ Khaled‘s  ‘I’m on One’ are perfect for reminiscing. These tracks have boosted artists’ careers and even the confidence of more than one listener at a pool party once the track starts.A summer anthem is all about the vibe — it can be as turnt up as French Montana’s ‘Ain’t Worried About Nothin’ or as smooth as Ciara’s ‘Body Party.’ After all, what good is heading to the beach with the crew or chilling on the block with the boys if there’s no music to make the memory last longer. Here’s 15 Songs of Summer 2013.

2Chainz ft. Pharrell: FEDS Watching    
Ciara: Body Party   
J.Cole ft. TLC: Crooked Smile    
Robin Thicke ft. Pharrell: Blurred Lines    
Migos ft. Drake: Versace    
Tamar Braxton: The One    
French Montana: Ain't Worried Bout Nothing    
Mariah Carey ft. Miguel: #Beautiful    
Wale ft. Rihanna: Bad (Remix)  
Sean Kingston ft. Chris Brown x Wiz Khalifa: Beat It.  

Trap Lord (in stores August 20th)

ASAP Ferg ASAP Ferg lets go of a new single from his upcoming album ‘Trap Lord.’ The track is titled ‘Hood Pope’ – The album is set to release on August 20th.
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Hood Pope (3:31)

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DJ Khaled (Album Cover)

Flex tweeted to the world that he had something for everyone to hear during his set on air, and sticking true to his word, he delivers the next offering from DJ Kahled‘s “Suffering From Success” album. Following up “No New Friends“, Khaled grabs Future, Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross for the second single. Audio after the jump. Suffering From Success album in stores September 24th.

I Wanna Be With You (3:40)

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!

When new artists arise, it's sometimes tough to buy into their sound, as it usually takes multiple listens to realize if you truly appreciate their music, or if they will be swept under the rug for the time being. With Project Maldonado's music, there is a depth that comes from experience with performing live and generating multiple releases, a depth that creates a feeling that they have been making music for years. The question that comes to mind after a listen is, who is Project Maldonado?

 Well, I can't tell you who they actually are, as it is currently a mystery. What I can say that they have been extremely meticulous in releasing their debut self-titled EP. In creating hype they have used different artistic elements, including an abstract video and art to develop an image to support their music.

 Project Maldonado takes on R&B experiments with the neo-sound that is commonly found in contemporary rhythm and blues, but also expands with depth created by well-rounded rhythmic styles and synth backings. The vocals are the obvious focal point of the compositions, where, like the instrumentals, they tackle emotions that sustain a held-back sound without ever plunging off of the deep end into heavier textures.

 The first track on the album "Seraphim" is a great reflection of the release, as it holds ominous feelings and strong lyrics throughout. As the singer chimes in with "The Devil does to me what joy does to sorrow", you know you are in for a emotional ride. The focus falls on the vocal performance and the backing never really differentiates, forcing the focus on the well-sung verses.

Seraphim (03:12)

Also, check out the EP's second song "Drug Fuelled", which provides bending elements and vocals that create a different sound from "Seraphim", with echoes as the focus. In "Drug Fuelled", the vocals go through the motions, mimicking the sound of an instrument, ranging from a falsetto into deeper tones.

Drug Fuelled (03:23)

The teaser video for "Seraphim" was also recently released featuring abstract images of morphed bodies.

Bondax

American R & B group Blackstreet's No Diggity" is an amazing classic. It is one song that we can confidently say 17 years later we still know and still love. The track has garnered remixes from almost every end of the dance spectrum, from heavy bass to funky soul. Among the classic remixes and remakes I have heard nothing that can compare to the extreme sexiness that is AA's 'All Inside.' Alice Jemima’s x Bondax’s Bootleg. With Jemima’s smooth as silk vintage vocals and Bondax’s effortless touch, the track is dripping in enchantment. AA perfectly mixes Jemima's vocal cover with Bondax's pristine "All Inside". The soul, the style, and the simplicity of this rendition will have you pushing the replay button and searching for the nearest bedroom. Good news it's up for free download over on AA's Soundcloud page. Trust me you don't want to sleep on this one.

 

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Bondax on Twitter 

Bondax on Soundcloud 

Alice Jemima on Twitter 

Alice Jemima on Soundcloud

Rick Ross dropped a nice track 4 hours ago. Take this as a glimpse at MMG's next project Self Made 3 (in stores 9/17). Rozay posted the track to his SoundCloud with the caption "Mastermind, coming soon!". 

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