From the Soundcloud page:

The First of many, Rugodzilla teams up with Dutch Producer, MMIINNGGUUSS (Mingus)
For this eclectic yet dreamy track with his bandmates, Zilla.Nation , in Mind.
***WELCOME TO ZILLANATION***
@Rugodzilla @Djricdaroc @robregis
#ZILLANATION
Production | @soundcloud.com/mmiinngguuss

**Whew** This will make you sweat like Molly popping. Get with the slow groove that works great in bedrooms and kush cloud blowing. Coultrain has been at it for a minute. Since he IS repping St. Louis, he may not be heard of. But for those in the know, they understand.

Man, I am not sure that Mayer Hawthorne can miss. Seriously, though. He does his thing on that mic device when it comes to the vocals. Soulful. Purely soulful.

Jarren Benton. His Grandmama’s Basement (or whatever his new project is called) shall be here shortly. All I can say is enjoy the madness that is the video.

Trap Lord! Not Trap God, but Trap Lord!

Anyways, all silliness aside, Ferg tapped Frenchie, Trini, The Real Puffy, and that Pretty MF to help out on the remix of “Work”. Why am I posting this? Because I find this intriguing enough to post, of course. Let us see how far A$AP Ferg carries his career off of “Work” and anything else he has that is worthwhile.

Florida’s own is back with another release this week. The-Militia on the boards. Rob Regis on the rhymes. Nothing but real hip hop. Then again, you should have noticed that from the scratched in Nas sample from “Ain’t Hard To Tell”. Just saying.

Chance The Rapper. Acid Rap. It just isn’t about drugs. Its about life. Give him a chance. Peons.

Excerpt:

When I kept seeing Chance The Rapper’s name around the internet, I always wondered “What the hell is supposed to be so good about this guy”. I never truly gave him an honest listen. Yet, there has been a clamor over the release of Acid Rap. So, being the inquisitive reviewer I am, I decided to download his music and give him an honest spin. I am happy to say that this is the most surprisingly dope music I have heard this year.

Keyword: surprisingly. I wasn’t expecting anything.

Read the rest here.

Hell yeah, man! I know that I am late on this. Whatever. Mother’s Day jams should be played all damn year. Songs like this last a lifetime.

Hell to the YES.

First of all, this visual can be confusing. Then again, if you think about it from a figurative angle, it speaks volumes. The beauty of it is the mixture of serene and “turnt up” scenes. Oh, plus we get to listen to a snippet of some Schoolboy Q. Death to Molly? I guess so.

This video plays more like a movie than anything. All these visuals, patterns, filters, and lyrics just play with the mind. What is the meaning behind it all? I wish I knew. Maybe I can ask Neako what it all means when I get a chance. If not, then…..to hell with it. I will enjoy it anyway.

Man, I am happy to hear from this crew of madmen. Going for a more rock sound with this, they still stick to the script. Fuck some shit up? Hey, why not. Why not indeed.

This track SCREAMS Adult Swim late nights. Maybe this was featured on there (since I haven’t watched Adult Swim in a while). Maybe it was inspired. I don’t give a damn. This is great nighttime music to loosen you up and take you to another plane.

She don’t wanna hit the J, fam! Don’t even pass it her way. Just smoke to yourself and let her get that contact high. Make sure you get good and high. Get your place cloudy full of that monster Kush smoke, though. Just saying. Have fun with it, Game!

I wonder what it will take for SDotBraddy and Pouya to get their props? Maybe they need to drop something that is remarkably classic? I don’t know. They are just as good as some of these clowns that are out right now. I’m just saying.

Well, what came out to be something unexpected is actually a nice surprise for sore, old school bass loving eyes.

The excerpt:

Spree Wilson is both inspired and inspirational. Being the Atlanta-by-way-of-Nashville artsy musician (of sorts), he has strong roots in the Atlanta sound. Yet, it took a precise time partying in LA for him to be inspired to make a modernized version of the same Atlanta Bass music that he grew up on. Inspirationally, he completed an EP to give the world a proper taste. Life In Technicolor Vol. 1 is the proper appetizer for people to understand part of what inspires Spree to be musically stimulating.

Read the rest here.

AGAIN, from the offices of MelloMusicGroup:

An Ugly Hero is considered a myth. Growing up, the heroes we saw in cartoons and movies were perfectly chiseled, intelligent, and had senses none of us possess. An UGLY HERO is the everyday blue collar individual that makes the world go ’round. These are the heroes that work hard all day, everyday to help ensure that the lives around them are taken care of, and do it all without recognition. They wear themselves into the ground and sacrifice vanity for family.

Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, and Red Pill are UGLY HEROES.

From the offices of MelloMusicGroup:

As Planet Asia returns from his trip to Africa, we thought it fitting to release the track “Thyself.” Since knowledge and wisdom produces understanding, Gensu Dean brought in some heavyweight friends, David Banner & Tragedy Khadafi, to drop jewels on listeners. Let Dean’s mystic production draw you into the zone, so that you can acknowledge the Gods speech and know Thyself.

OVO and that XO, huh?

Whatever is clever. He sounds very…I don’t know, run of the mill. I like him but I want him to do more. This WILL be a hit amongst the OVOXO lovers out there. Trust.

Well, this is a pleasant surprise. And to think that is is from the EP that has gotten much world wide web slander as of late. Maybe people expected more (they shouldn’t have). Maybe they were expecting to be just as good as their previous work (sometimes, it don’t happen). However, this remix makes me ENJOY what that EP had to offer. Then again, the EP wasn’t THAT bad, considering….

Yeah, man. Durag Dynasty. That Kunta Fly Shit. I need to listen to it. However, I been bumping this Rittz all damn day (irrelevantly enough). Still, I can agree with this review simply from what I HAVE listened to off this album. Peep it out!

Rob Regis, the big homie representing Florida (not Flo-Rida, you pricks) just gave me the go=ahead to release this single. He also wanted you all to know that he has a Rap Genius link for the lyrics. I can’t hate on this. This is pretty dope.

From Marco Polo himself:

The Newport Authority 2 album was inspired by politics & industry bullsh*t that prevented this material from being included on PA2: The Director’s Cut. Shylow and I went in and created a separate album to hold people over until PA2 drops in July. Attached with Intro, interludes and fully mixed & mastered by Joe Nardone. With confidence I can say this is not a mix tape. It will also be available on vinyl LP via Fat Beats for the heads that appreciate physical product, because I still do. I’ve included songs I recorded with legends such as Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Tragedy Khadafi, Lil Fame and The Artifacts. But, I’ve also got joints on here with some talented up and comers such as First Division, MidaZ and Big Gutta. Plus the sh*t is free – so enjoy!

-Marco Polo

Download here! Shouts to 2dopeboyz on the upload!

Now THIS is a video that people should watch. See the lyrics? Concentrate on them and learn something. It is all worth it in the end.

Well, with the use of a fairly familiar samples, K-Def manages to get Blu and Quartermaine to spit what they know: about themselves and life in general. Can’t say I don’t like this. It is quite easy on the ears.

And just like that, the video is out. It is full of art, stripes, Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu. I think that is all you need with those two together. Anything else will be created for you.

Well, this is laced with pimp tight flows. Pouya is back with Rolls Royce Rizzy. Fresco Stevens gives them a beat to ride. What they do? Ride it like surfers on the perfect wave. Give it a spin, my friend. Give it a spin.

Well, it is here for the masses to consume. After releasing numerous songs, collaborating with numerous rappers, and just flat out doing his thing, Chance The Rapper has released Acid Rap. So, get your favorite inebriation and just cool out to this.

Well, what do we have here? “Needs & Wants” by Uptown XO. I like this video. I really do.

Oh, and I hate when people go through other people’s fucking phones. Invasion of privacy?

Man, this guy is highly underrated to me. People talk about his flow, his beats, blah, blah, blah. But then he drops stuff like this. Man, whatever. This cat is banging. Period.

Don’t believe me? Just listen.

Actually, I didn’t like a lot of the production. Or, maybe the production should have been better. And yes, I don’t know where this album is going either. Uninspired? Maybe. New direction? Yeah. But damn, he needs to get back to the quality that he was making before.