Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You (Ryan Hemsworth Bootleg)

Latest mix from the homie Ryan Hemsworth.

PJ Simas - Heart Wings (Mixtape)

Its been a minute since we've heard from PJ Simas. Definitely worth the wait. Heart Wings is a must purchase. Available on Itunes and PJ Simas' official website. Spotted at GMAD.

Sigur Rós - Varúð (Official Video)

Sigur Rós unleashes the official visuals towards track #3 off Valtari.

Hoodie Allen - Hey Now

Originally meant to live on Hoodie Allen’s All American EP but was left off for whatever reason. Hoodie decided to release it for the free as he announces his Excellent Adventure Tour with G-Eazy.

Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - Three Kings (Official Video)

Sub Focus - Could This Be Real (Synchronice Remix)

Synchronice hit me up with their latest remix, taking on Sub Focus' Could This Be Real. Hope you enjoy it!

Skeetown Stylee- Skeetown Sound

Its always a joy to hear new music from Skeetown Stylee. Enjoy..

Frank Ocean - Pink Matter ft. Andre 3000 (Garren Remix)

Here goes Garren's timely remix of Frank Ocean & Andre 3K's Pink Matter.

Timeflies - Sleep Forever (Official Video)

New visuals from TheJourney's 2012 XXL Freshmen Predictions nominee Timeflies.

Wiz Khalifa Previews O.N.F.I.C. Album

Gym Class Heroes - Life Goes On (Official Video)

Latest visuals from Gym Class Heroes' new project The Papercut Chronicles II.

The xx – Angels (Confect rmx)

The London production unit Confect reworks the latest single from The xx, Angels, and turns it into something unique and beautiful.

The xx perform "Angels" in Studio (Video)

The xx stopped by Studio Q to perform the first single off their upcoming project Coexist, out September 11th. Sit back and enjoy Angels - one of the freshest tracks of 2012.

Drake feat. Lil Wayne - The Motto (AP Edit)

Its like 80 degrees out in San Diego today. I just finished the California Bar. Life is temporarily good. AP provides the soundtrack to this weekend's festivities. Enjoy..

Drake x The Weeknd x JoJo - Demonstrate (JAYBeatz Remix)

Spotted over at one of the dopest music blogs on the planet, GMAD. Word.

50 Cent - New Day ft Dr Dre & Alicia Keys

New single off 50's Street King Immortal.

50 Cent ft. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys - New Day (Snippet)

Alicia Keys and Dr. Dre join 50 on New Day, which is confirmed as the first single off 50′s upcoming album Street King Immortal. New Day is produced by Swizz Beatz & Dr. Dre and mixed by Eminem. 50 via Twitter:

“Jimmy Iovine said STREET KING IMMORTAL is the best album I’v made sense GET RICH OR DIE TRYING,” 

Rick Ross ft. Wale & Drake - Diced Pineapples

God Forgives, I Don’t has leaked, and Def Jam has taken the proactive approach in deciding to officially stream Diced Pineapples for those of you who aren’t trying to download the bootleg.

J. Cole - The Cure

After a short hiatus, we're back. As is J. Cole - releasing The Cure two hours ago via Soundcloud.

Sarah Madison - Hands Off feat. B.C. (of b.FUNK)

b.FUNK's frontman B.C. links up with Sarah Madison for Hands Off. Look for B.C.'s solo EP to be released later this summer. Make sure to say what up to B.C. on Facebook and Twitter.

EQ - Sanctuary (Official Video)

Latest visuals from the Richmond emcee EQ. Fractions, coming August 30th..

Kanye West & Urban Noize - Mr. West (Mixtape)

Latest project from Urban Noize. Track #1 Forever West and track #2 Diamonds From Sierra Leone are currently on repeat.

Dropxlife - Further

Off Dropxlife's recently released EP Further.

M83 - Reunion (Sun Airway Remix)

Sun Airway swings through with their latest remix. Enjoy..

The xx - Angels (Andrea remix)

I got a feeling that we are going to see quite a few legit remixes of The xx's Angels throughout the summer. First up is Andrea's remix.

Kia Rogers - It Bes Like That feat. Dylan Owen (Prod. Dj Grumble)

Latest track from the homie and Cornell-based musician Dylan Owen.

A$AP Rocky Arrested In NYC On Attempted Robbery Charges

TMZ is reporting that two individuals were assaulted after trying to take pics of the rapper during his dispute with someone else. As of now, A$AP been booked for attempted robbery. In other news, fuck James Holmes.

The Weeknd to Open for Florence and the Machine

The Weeknd is scheduled to open for Florence and the Machine for a string of U.S. dates in September and October. Stoked for 10/4.

Usher - Scream (Project 46 Remix)

Project 46 outdid themselves with their latest remix of Usher's Scream.

Jared Evan - Charlie Brown (Official Video)

Charlie Brown is off Jared Evan's recently released album The 4th Chapter EP - arguably one of my favorite albums of 2012.

Ellie Goulding - Hanging On (Moiez Remix)

Moiez's latest remix puts a progressive house spin on Ellie Goulding's recent release Hanging On.

Jon Connor The Way I Am/Fast Lane (Official Video)

Latest visuals off The Peoples Rapper LP - one of the more lyrical mixtapes of 2012.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - The Heist Begins Oct. 9th (Video)

3 years in the making, The Heist is going to be amazing.

MGK Performs “Invincible” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Video)

Machine Gun Kelly performs his single Invincible alongside Ester Dean on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Rick Ross - 3 Kings feat. Dr. Dre & Jay Z

Off GOD FORGIVES, I DON'T - In Stores July 31st. Three of the biggest names in hip hop converge on one track, and yet, I dunno if I'm feelin' this. You?

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Same Love feat. Mary Lambert

The Heist, coming October 9th. Is it too soon to anoint Macklemore the defining hip hop artist of our generation? Hit the jump to stream "Same Love." Via the Seattle emcee:

"This song, which I wrote in April, is a response to what I have observed and experienced, and is also an act of personal accountability. It was not easy to write, and I struggled with how I, as a straight male, could genuinely speak upon this issue.

Initially, I tried writing from the perspective of a gay, bullied kid, but after getting some feedback, I felt it wasn’t my story to tell. What I do know, and where I wrote from, is my own perspective growing up in a culture where “that’s gay” was commonplace, with a huge stigma on those who identified and were perceived as gay.

Growing up in the Catholic Church, I saw first-hand how easily religion became a platform for hate and prejudice. Those who “believed” were excused from their own judgments, bypassing the stark issue of basic civil rights.

But, more influential to me as a kid than the church was hip hop, my cultural foundation that influenced my worldview.

Unfortunately, intolerance of the gay community in hip hop is widespread. The best rappers will use homophobic language on albums that critics rave about, making hip hop and homophobia inextricably linked. We have sidestepped the issue entirely, become numb to the language that we use, and are increasingly blinded to our own prejudice."

Hopsin - Ill Mind Of Hopsin 5 (Official Video)

Latest visuals from Hopsin.

Andre 3000 & The Weeknd - The Ride (Tyler, The Recreator Remix)

Fresh remix from Tyler, The Recreator.

Talib Kweli – Push Through f. Curren$y & Kendrick Lamar

Push Through will live on Kweli’s upcoming album Prisoner of Consciousness.

The xx - Angels

Angels is the first single off The xx's sophomore album Coexist - set to drop 11th release in the US.

Dream feat. Pusha T - Dope B*tch (Official Video)

New visuals from Dream & Pusha T.

Afghan Whigs - Lovecrimes (Frank Ocean Cover)

Afghan Whigs releas their highly-charged cover of Frank Ocean's Lovecrimes - which plays more like a timeless rock ballad. I can't stop listening to this. Afghan Whigs cover is nothing short of amazing.

Colin Munroe feat. Pusha T - Fight Of My Life (Zeds Dead Remix)

Here is the latest remix from Zeds Dead.

Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You (Lonsdale Boys Club Remix)

Londsale Boys Club is the latest to remix the unique sounds of Frank Ocean.

CyHi The Prynce – Ivy League Club (Mixtape)

Gathering some big name collaborations from Big Sean, Chris Brown, ScHoolboy Q, Big K.R.I.T., Yelawolf and B.o.B., CyHi unleashes his latest mixtape, Ivy League Club. Make sure to check out track 5.

Oregon Ducks coach Chip Kelly runs with the bulls in Spain

Anyone else ready for the college football season to begin? Oregon wide receivers coach Scott Frost on tweeted this picture from Spain earlier today. Read more on the developing story here.

Radical Something - Santa Barbara

New track from the Radical Something crew. I had never been to Santa Barbara up until a few months ago. Now all I want to do is go back. Love SB. Apparently so does Radical Something.

Coeur de Pirate - Wicked Games (The Weeknd Cover)

Coeur de Pirate's cover of The Weeknd's Wicked Games just blew my mind. Hope you enjoy this gem as much as I do.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - The Heist (World Tour)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis took to social media a few moments ago to unveil their upcoming world tour. So stoked to see these guys at The House of Blues in San Diego.

Purity Ring - Shrines (Album Stream)

Purity Ring's first album, Shrines, comes out July 24. Stream the project in it's entirety here.

Lil Wayne - My Homies Still ft. Big Sean (Official Video)

Mehhh, not really feelin' this, but here goes..

Niia - BTSTU (Jai Paul Cover)

Check out Niia's chilling rendition of Jai Paul's iconic track BTSTU.

Jay-Z & Lana Del Rey - National Empire (Carlos Serrano Remix)

Latest track from the San Diego-based producer Carlos Serrano.

Meek Mill - Amen feat. Drake (Official Video)

Meek's debut album Dreams and Nightmares comes out August 28th.

LA Lakers Fans Give Steve Nash a Beer On The Freeway (Video)

Because nothing says welome to LA like a luke-warm Keystone Light..

Frank Ocean Performs "Bad Religion" & "Novacane" Live In Seattle (Video)

Frank Ocean kicks off his Channel Orange Tour on the left coast, performing Bad Religion and Novacane at the Showbox At The Market in Seattle.

Ellie Goulding - Hanging On feat. Tinie Tempah (Official Video)

Hanging On is incredible... that is, until Tinie Tempah comes in towards the end of the song. Ellie Goulding >

M83 - Midnight City (Meridian Remix)

Meridian is the latest to remix M83's (dare I say) timeless track Midnight City.

Bei Maejor - Party @ The Crib

Latest track from Bei Maejor.

Wax - Rosana (Official Video)

Latest viauals from Wax. Rosana had me crackin' up throughout the entire video. Lyrics via Rap Genius.

Frank Ocean – Sweet Life (Man From Lucania Remix)

With the release of Frank Ocean's highly anticiapted album Channel Orange dropping earlier in the week, Man From Lucania wastes no time remixing Sweet Life.

Wiz Khalifa - Bed Rest Freestyle (Prod. By Sledgren)

Personally, I'm not feeling this - but it's crazy, whenever I post a Wiz Khalifa-related blog post, it gets 50x the amount of activity that another other post would garnish. On that note, here goes the latest release from Mr. Khalifa. Enjoy..

Wiz Khalifa - When I'm Gone (KRADDY Remix)

Latest Wizzle remix courtesy of KADDY.

Warm Gun - The Making of "Elegant" (Video)

Following the "making-of" format delineated by several videos in recent months, Warm Gun's latest release captures the production process behind the new track "Elegant", providing a short preview of what's to come on the forthcoming EP, Adventures II. The precursor to this project, Adventures, was released exclusively by The Journey on May 2nd, 2012. Like the first installment, Adventures II will amount to a concise grouping of styles ranging from RnB to indie, while remaining rooted firmly in hip-hop/rap. As always, all songs will be produced, written, and recorded by Warm Gun. If this in-studio preview of "Elegant" is any indication of the direction of the next project, we can expect a larger sound with greater dynamics and unique instrumentation.

EQ - The Interview II (Official Video)

Latest visuals from the Richmond, VA emcee.

Frank Ocean – Golden Girl feat. Tyler, The Creator

Frank Ocean let loose a bonus track that will be available exclusively on the physical copy of channel ORANGE - available next Tuesday. Stream here.

Purity Ring - Fineshrine (Official Video)

Latest visuals from Purity Ring.

Hip Hop Legend Hits Mac Miller With $10 Million Lawsuit

If there's one thing my Copyright Law professor taught me, it's that unauthorized samples on Mixtapes - although not typically litigated as often in the hip hop world as one might think considering how much unauthorized sample occurs in the genre - is still a violation of the copyright holder's 1) reproduction rights, 2) derivative rights, 3) distribution rights.... that being said, copyright law (to a degree) is an archaic legal structure that has failed to transform itself in tune with the modern times/culture.. #K.I.D.S. Read up on the emerging story here.

Machine Gun Kelly Freestyles At Rucker Park (Video)

Something only Machine Gun Kelly would do. Last night MGK held a concert at the legendary Rucker Park and what did he use as his stage? I'm sure you can guess. Enjoy..

Pusha T & Kanye West – New God Flow (Unofficial Video)

Via the Director Jaap van der Doelen:

When you’re talking about New Gods, you’re talking about a comic in Jack Kirby’s (THE GREATEST COMIC BOOK CREATOR OF ALL TIME!) magnum opus of interlocking series The Fourth World. It seemed appropriate to add his visual flair to Pusha & Yeezy’s new track. The images are taken from New Gods #3 (featuring the first appearance of the Black Racer). Written and drawn by Jack Kirby, inked by Vince Colletta.

Clay Hughes - The Love I Gave You (Official Video)

You may recognize The Love I Gave Ya song from last summer's album The Whether Machine, produced by JKR70. It is also the only re-released track on Clay's new 20 song album. This album, Four, brings together 4 different projects. Each 5 track section gives you highlights of Clay Hughes and his abilities to write, produce & bend genres.

Stay tuned for some FREE DOWNLOADS off of Four in the coming days. The album will be available to everyone online, July 24th.

Marcus Canty & Wale – In & Out

Marcus Canty - a former contestant on the X-Factor - released his brand new single earlier today featuring MMG’s Wale.

Kid Ink - Time Of Your Life (J Farell Remix)

New Kid Ink remix courtesy of J Farell. Enjoy..

Ellie Goulding - Hanging On feat. Tinie Tempah

New music from the London songstress. Anyone else wish this track was Tinie Tempah free? Oh well I guess. Enjoy..

Frank Ocean - Channel ORANGE (Album Stream)

Before making his network television debut last night, Frank Ocean let loose Channel Orange a week earlier than expected. Stream the entire album, courtesy of Mr. Ocean here. Hit the jump for lyrical breakdowns for every song on Channel Orange, provided by Rap Genius:

Frank Ocean Performs 'Bad Religion' On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Make sure to stream Frank Ocean's new album Channel ORANGE here.

Jay Sean - Sex 101 ft. Tyga (Official Video)

Latest visuals from Jay Sean featuring YMCMB's Tyga.

Kellyvision II: Wedding Crashers (Video)

Is it me or did MGK damn near bust his jaw at the 2:58 mark?  Via the Cleveland emcee:

The adventures of MGK and EST 19XX continues on the Hostile Takeover Tour as they set up a marriage proposal for one of their fans, display their sharp shooting skills, drive the tour bus and live that tour life!

Wiz Khalifa feat. Busta Rhymes - Different Cloth

Wiz just dropped this on twitter, no idea where it's from. Prod. by Sledgren.

Maroon 5 - Payphone feat. Wiz Khalifa (Fritz Arnaude Remix)

Fritz Arnaude is the latest artist to remix Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa's summer hit Payphone.

Mac Miller – Missed Calls (Nobody’s Home Yet Remix)

The Pittsburgh production duo E. Dan and Big Jerm - also known as ID Labs - unleashes their remix to Mac Miller's song, Missed Calls, off of his debut album, Blue Slide Park. Enjoy..

DOWNLOAD: Mac Miller – Missed Calls (Nobody's Home Yet Remix)

The Game Releases Longer Version Of His Scuffle w/ 40 Glocc (of G Unit)

Something about incriminating yourself on camera just doesn't seem right..

A$AP Rocky Performs At Openair Frauenfeld 2012 (Video)

A$AP Rocky performing Goldie and Kissin Pink.

The Rapture - Sail Away (Digitalism Remix)

Digitalism rework the standout track from In the Grace of Your Love for their new DJ-Kicks release.

Fun. - Some Nights (Matt Fox Moombahton Edit)

Love this remix. Enjoy..

The Game Scuffles w/ 40 Glocc (G Unit artist) While Videotaping (Video)

Something interesting on a Sunday afternoon. Is this a good look for Game's career? And more importantly, why is Game wearing Olympic 6's during a fight?

Childish Gambino - Heartbeat (DJ Kue Remix)

Here's DJ Kue's rendition of Heartbeat - released yesterday.

Drake & J. Cole Perform at Openair Frauenfeld Festival (Video)

Drake closes out Day 1 of the Openair Frauenfeld Festival in Zurich, Switzerland taking place from July 6-8. The three-day event also includes headliners 50 Cent and Nas. More of Drake’s set after the jump including J. Cole who also hit the big stage.

Kanye West & Pusha T - Runaway (Live in NJ)

Footage of Kanye West and Pusha T performing their 2012 smash-hit Runaway live At Revel Resort In Atlantic City earlier in the week.

Lauryn Hill & The Roots - Doo-Wop (That Thing) [Live Video]

Lauryn Hill Takes the Stage at The Roots' 4th of July Show. Anyone else miss Lauryn Hill?

Frank Ocean - Sweet Life

Frank Ocean took to Soundcloud minutes ago with Sweet Life - presumably off his forthcoming album, Channel Orange.