Today, the Los Angeles Leakers dropped their 2013 Draft Picks mixtape, a compilation of tracks by some of the brightest stars and up ‘n comers in hip-hop today. The projects features original songs and freestyles from ninja favorites Pac Div, A$AP Rocky, Freddie Gibbs, Trinidad Jame$, Kid Ink, Ryan Leslie and Sir Michael Rocks among others. Stream some of the cuts below and grab the whole tape for free here: LA Leakers – The 2013 Draft Picks.
[Hip-Hop] LA Leakers – The 2013 Draft Picks (Mixtape)
[Hip-Hop] Kid Ink – Bad Ass ft Meek Mill & Wale
Although the name Kid Ink is relatively unknown to the mainstream music, he is a rising star in the indie rap scene. Mixing together all the elements highly popularized in the genre of sex, drugs, and money, this Cali rapper has been steady on his grind. After releasing his mixtape RocketShipShawty and independent album Up&Away, there has been a heavy bidding war for Ink’s signature on a major label deal. Finally signing with RCA records this new year, he celebrates by dropping his major-label debut track titled “Bad Ass”. This Devin Cruise-produced single brings in some heavy lyricists in Meek Mill and Wale for a street-influenced banger.
[Hip-Hop] Wale – Heaven in the Afternoon & Forlarin
MMG rapper Wale is definitely in the giving spirit this holiday season. After dropping his highly anticipated mixtape Forlarin on Christmas Eve, days later he provides some more new heat for loyal fans in his new track “Heaven in the Afternoon”. Producer LG provides a sick beat for Wale’s dope rhymes and together make an infectious, light track for your listening pleasure.
His latest mixtape brings some classic styling from the DC native. Coupled with flossing rhymes about relationships, sex, women, money, and partyin, as well as a few deeper tracks, Wale doesnt disappoint. This free 21-track tape features guest spots from 2 Chainz, Trinidad James, Hit-Boy, Rick Ross, Nipsey Hu$$le, Chrisette Michelle, and many more. Available now for download here.
[Hip-Hop] Wale – The Blessings
Wale has steady been on his hustle consistently dropping new material in preparation for his upcoming much anticipated mixtape Forlarin. This week, the MMG emcee dropped a new freestyle to the single “Too Much Talk” and a new track titled “The Blessings”. This upbeat, flossing LG-produced track has the rapper in a celebratory mood spitting about his success and accomplishments through his ambitions and forgetting about the haters. The hot beat is only complimented by the DC lyricist’s quick witted, pun-filled rhymes. Be sure to check out the leaks below and make sure to stay tuned for his mixtape dropping just in time for the season, this Christmas Eve.
[Hip-Hop] The Game – Stripper feat. Wale
Compton rapper The Game has been hustling these past few months and consistently dropping new heat for the masses. He is back again with a fresh new single titled “Stripper”. This soulful Cool and Dre-produced track is a chill shoutout to strippers all over and is a bonus track for all the fans out there. Left off his upcoming fifth studio album Jesus Piece, Game collabs with MMG lyricist Wale for a smooth, free download. As usual Wale comes correct and Game adds the right amount of raw street vibe to make this track a cool banger.
[Hip-Hop] Wale – Arrival
The MMG lyricist Wale steps away from guest verses to give the fans a new solo record, titled Arrival. This smooth Ceezy-produced track has the DMV-native flossin’ about the usual references of money, women, and sports. It has been awhile since fans have heard any new solo material and Wale delivers over a short, soulful sample-mixed beat. Claiming that his first album was a sleeper, his second was for groupies, then the third shall be a charm and possibly his beat effort yet.
[Album Review] Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t
MIA might have a new king, watch out Pat Riley. Ricky Rozay has released a monster of an album and isn’t scared to tweet about it. Ross recruited Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Andre 3000, and his MMG crew to be part of his historic album. The Boss utilizes Florida producers Cool & Dre and the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League to create some polished, jazzy beats. With his lyrical evolution from Hustlin’ to GFID, it’s safe to say Ross has revolutionized the current rap scene to a more lyrically conscious audience, compared to artists like Waka Flocka. He diverges away from the typical trap music we associate with the drug aficionado and takes a turn to a more sophisticated mogul.
Ross’ taste has changed & he is altering the menu of rap/trap/hip-hop with him. With standouts like “Sixteen,” “Diced Pineapples,” and “Presidential,” Rick Ross has created THE standout hip-hop album of the summer. And with competition like Royalty,The Yellow Album, Life is Good, and Self Made Vol. 2, it’s a close race. Let’s see if G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer can break the finish line first, though. Stream a few of the notable tracks below and cop the album on iTunes.