Domo Genesis feat. Wiz Khalifa | Ground Up (Prod By Cardo)


Oh shit this is SMOOTH! We all knew it was coming. Cardo cooked up a banger of a beat. Read more

Earl Sweatshirt | Home (Thanks James)


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Neako | LVLZEBRA (Mixtape)


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Curren$y | Here (EP)


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Gucci Mane | Trap Back (Mixtape)


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808 Mafia (Lex Luger, Southside & Others) | 808 Mafia (Mixtape)


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Yuna | Live Your Life (Prod By Pharrell)


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The Internet | Purple Naked Ladies (Bonus EP)


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Delilah | 2-4AM (Mixtape)


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Lady Leshurr | 2000 And L (Hosted By Whoo Kid) (Mixtape)


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Japanese Music

Nujabes | Spiritual State (Album)

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This release made me both sad and happy. Happy because it’s a new Nujabes album and sad because it’s his last ever album. I’m sure if he was still alive he would be churning albums out for the next few decades but all good things come to an end. R.I.P. Nujabes. Purchase and read the write up below and hit the jump for the tracklist.

This album’s title track and “spiritual state” is alive but nujabes, devoted heart and soul, by risking himself has nurtured a new entrance to paradise spread further back from the deepest part of the world’s imagination through music, It is his spirit and music space to fit on the coordinate timeless resonance, is描Ki出Shita a crystal clear sight of the fountain of peace in a more natural form.

This song has been positioned as the most important song in the heart of the album Lost Without him early in his lifetime and his music changed the format of the subject and a strong accent ever beat, from the soul of each person emitted as if to say and even tone, clapping, piano, absolutely nujabes encompassing only gentle folds of the listener’s mind a simple and saxophone
music that is full of compassion and expression can not be obtained without .

This vibrant描Kidashita shoot things like love and bond of the people “Speitual State” from the beginning of reversal, now lively , emotional piano refrain of the dance beat and beat and soul reborn, Cise of energetic MC come trim the Star “Sky is Tumbling”, song classic then ally nujabes and “blessing it” the first time combined its name in the
MC of people were demonstrating, and exquisite beat percussion and organic is substantial and pase rock You laid back
on the track will be expanded piano, unfold a dialogue of life fit “city light” with glossy, piano very beautiful
bright colors to the mind in an instant phrases, danceable a lyric filled may message pase rock beat
to deploy “yes”, have in mind for everyone and “nostalgia” and “peace” shimmering piano full of nostalgia feel the
shaking to blend in with the track in warm unique nujabes Saks and look beautiful uyama hiroto蕩U, a sense of nostalgia from the impressive sound of the acoustic guitar by haruka nakamura爪弾Ka things that make it bright
“island” is beyond the horizons of music has been pursued nuabes drawing a grace like the sun slowly
quietly put an end to this album.

Unfortunately, this album is due to acute nujabes had been incomplete, the soul has been spinning like um focused his
alter ego is also to say we continue to work radiates a dazzling light and the message still The.
And while he Shinobi, each person heard this album, clenching one’s soul dwells in one of the works, was released
a pure spirit (spiritual state) in the minds of each album to listen in complete with the welcome, and he
sought where the horizon would have continued to believe that the future will continue to spread indefinitely.

Purchase : Nujabes | Spiritual State (Album)

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Classic: Teriyaki Boyz feat. Pharrell & Busta Rhymes | Zock On (Video)

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Yeah I know the term “classic” is used loosely but I haven’t heard anything from the Teriyaki Boyz in a while so I’m regarding this as a classic. I don’t give a f*ck what you have to say! Zock on b*tch! Tokyo 2012…….

DJ Sen feat. Rag & Raimon – Move On (Video) (J Hip-Hop)

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Here’s a set of visuals off the a Japanese charity album entitled “MOVE ON – Thru Love And Affection” which is out very soon!

TwiGy al Salaam – Bag (Video) (J Hip-Hop)

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Came across this during my weekly hunt for Japanese Hip Hop. Dope stuff.

Bugseed – Lunch Time (Instrumental)

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The homie Bugseed from Tokyo, Japan releases a new beat for us to enjoy!

Download : Bugseed – Lunch Time (Instrumental)

Verbal Talks On Perseverance & Change In Japan (Video)

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As the devastation of one of Japan’s worst natural disasters slowly subsides amidst uncertain radioactive futures, the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake has had an unforgettable impact on the Japanese population. In the midst of preparing his first solo album launch, Japanese rapper and designer VERBAL quickly saw his focus move away from promotion and towards helping and supporting. Hypebeast spoke with VERBAL regarding what sort of change the after effects of the earthquake and the tsunami have had on the Japanese youth and how it has influenced the creative realm. The help of foreign friends together with a quick alignment of the Japanese people have surely put the right steps forward towards rebuilding Japan.

Salu – Waterflow (Prod By DJ Yamino x Cut.Lik) (Video) (J Hip-Hop)

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Sowelu feat. Wise – I Want U To (Video) (J Dubstep)

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This isn’t the usual type of music I’d post but the beat is mixed with Dubstep and Wise of Teriyaki Boyz is featuring so I have to post it! He provides a couple of solid verses so it’s not all Po. The video has been out for over a week but I only just saw it so for those who haven’t seen it, enjoy!

Yel-owe Records – Weekday Workout (EP)

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Yel-owe Records in Japan released this EP full of beats from Japanese producers such as, Bugseed, Mizube and many many more. Definitely worth the download!

Download : Yel-owe Records – Weekday Workout (EP)

The Heavymanners feat. Rumi – That Child Of Somebody (誰かのあの子) (Video)

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The Heavymanners drop another set of visuals and this time it’s for their track entitled “誰かのあの子” which means “That Child Of Somebody” in English. So dope!