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A$AP Rocky unexpectedly dropped a star studded track titled ‘Fuckin’ Problem’ backed by heavy weight producer- Noah “40″ Shebib.

The beat bangs and every artist brings something special to this record. If anything this track will highlight Lamar’s raw talent that will be hitting the shelves via ‘good k.i.d m.A.A.d city’ on the 22nd.

And while were at it, let’s throw in a leaked track from that album- again featuring Drake.

A$AP Rocky- Fuckin Problem (prod. 40) (feat. 2Chainz, Drake, Kendrick Lamar) 

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Kendrick Lamar- Poetic Justice ft. Drake 

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Mac Miller has never shied away from reaching deep into his emotional and conscious mind and I think that is partly why we all love his music so much.

He writes thoughtful, theoretical and vulnerable material that gives the average fan a transparent view that is so often missed in today’s hip hop industry.

He goes IN on his new track ‘These Dayz’ in a unique and poetic way which flows from soothing opera ballads to aggressive almost Marshall Mathers esq rants mixed alongside his self-produced instrumental.

Download it here

We can always count on Diplo for a fresh beat, unique in it’s own way and unlike anything we have ever heard. The only problem is that 90% of it sucks, in my opinion.

Maybe I am still learning to love his innovative style or maybe it just hasn’t ‘clicked’ for me. Regardless, I can safely say his new instrumental for Lil Twist, Weezy and Breezy is worth a minute of your time. And do just that- listen to Lil Wayne’s killer opening bars then shut it off.

If you feel like venturing out of your comfort zone- check out more from EDM’s golden boy 

Rozay dropped his latest contribution to the Hip Hop world with ‘The Black Bar Mitzvay’ yesterday.

I am still making my way through the tape but I hit a snag when the video for ‘Diced Pineapples’ popped up. It’s an artistic masterpiece through and through and the visuals give the standout track from ‘God Forgives I Dont’ true poetic justice.

Drake provides the R&B vibe with a catchy hook and Wale sets the stage for a melodic piano instrumental and Ross’s lyrical genius.

The visuals premiered tonight at the BET awards and were directed by the legendary Director X. Featuring the beautiful Anguilla backdrop and one of my newly discovered favourite drink (vodka & dice pineapples) this track and video are sure to be a major success. 

Grab his new mixtape HERE

Remember earlier today when I was talking about record labels releasing sampler albums? Or when I was saying the best thing for a 4th of July party is to get a good mix of songs and press play? Well Stereogum has you covered.

They have thrown together a two part Cruel Summer Mixtape that features 36 great tracks that will fill out an empty iTunes collection rather quickly.

There is a great selection for everyone on this mixtape, everything from Diplo to Tanlines. You can head to the Stereogum website to pick up the two volume mixtape for free. Check out the track list after the jump. Enjoy and share the love.  [...]

I need more OFWGKTA in my life, and this new video from Tyler, The Creator and Domo Genesis hit the spot. Enjoy

If you were to text me right now, you’d cause my iPhone to start playing the hook to Azealia Bank’s smash hit 212.

Well I might need to switch things up now that Ms Banks has dropped her new single Nathan.

I cannot wait until her full length is released and its really only a matter of time till Azealia will be misspelled by every person in America.

My favourite album of all time is Third Eye Blind Self Titled. Every single song on that album is amazing, I have bought the CD three separate times and it was worth it each and every time.

So when I was scanning the email inbox and saw a Two Friends mashup that featured Jumper from Third Eye Blind I couldn’t fire a post together quick enough.

This track takes the best elements from three separate songs and puts them together perfectly.

Stream the track below and then download it for free. If you like what you hear check out more on the Two Friends Facebook page.

Download – One Blind Whistle-Blower – Two Friends Mashup
Flo-Rida’s “Whistle,” Matisyahu and Akon’s “One Day (Remix),” and “Jumper,” by Third Eye Blind

If Monday’s are as tough for you as the rest of the world then we know you will accept a feel good tune with open arms.

Thanks to Flume & Ta-ku we can bask in this chilled out summer vibe on repeat…

Check out more from Flume on Soundcloud

Pitchfork TV teamed up with Danny Brown to bring us this candid 20 minute snapshot into the raw and unfiltered life of one of hip hop’s rising stars.

This film brings us back to the savage Detroit streets and pays homage to one of the richest music cultures in North America. 

We knew Danny Brown went hard on ‘Blunt After Blunt’ but 3:33 took things to a whole new level.

This gives me the same feeling that D12- Fight Music did back in 2001. That ‘I want to head bang and maybe punch someone in the face feeling’.

Enjoy responsibly

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Danny Brown – Blunt After Blunt ( 3:33 Remix )

This feature started as a random post to catch up on missed mashups/bootlegs but it has quickly turned into your average ‘Mashup Monday’.

And how could it not? With guys like Kaskade, 3LAU, Kap Slap & Basic Physics all releasing FREE tunes on the same day… eat your hearts out

Dante Leon has been on our radar since his Charlie Darker-Vader collab blew the roof off and he’s back with a solo album which dropped at 4:20 today.

The album starts off with the flawless single ‘Northern Lights’ which is a perfect introduction into the r&b-electronic-experimental hip hop journey that Dante takes us through. 

You can stream the album below & download it HERE

It’s been a year since Illa teamed up with Dj Paul David to bring us the 4/20 inspired ‘Sci Fi High‘ and today he’s back to provide us with a smooth soundscape on our journey to the clouds.

‘Smokin & Ridin’ was produced by Street Blaze and will be featured on the upcoming project Smart Is The New Gangsta alongside Junnie Mac.

Grab yourself a copy below and make sure if you’re Smokin & Ridin to keep that seatbelt on… safety first people

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Illa Scorsese & Junnie Mac – Smokin x Ridin

Sometimes new releases stack up past the point of No Return.

Weeks have passed since Mac Miller dropped his latest mixtape but we couldn’t let it sit another day. For those of you who have been slacking, you can thank us later because your 4/20 just got better.

’1 Threw 8′ is the highlight of the album. It has all the elements of a winning track- a great beat, insightful lyricism and a sexy french chick. ‘Clarity’ falls in a close second and brings another chilled out vibe to Macadelic.

Download the full album HERE

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Mac Miller- 1 Threw 8 (prod. Black Diamond)

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Mac Miller- Clarity (prod. ID Labs & Ritz Reynolds)

We robbed you of the Macadelic album so it was a necessity to shed some light on the new Mac Miller remix of one of Chase & Status’s biggest anthems.

Miller jumps on ‘Flashing Lights’ and puts fourth a mediocre effort but lets the instrumentals shine through his simplistic verses. It’s really the combination of dubstep and hip hop that make this worth listening to and if I’m being honest, Mac could have been replaced with Lil Romeo and I still would have been intrigued.

Every week the Ambassador Beats inbox gets filled up with music submissions and every week there seems to be proportionately more mashups than any other genre.

The appeal has been on a steady incline since pioneers like Girl Talk and The Hood Internet kick started one of electronic music’s greatest sub-genres. Call it art, piracy or a guilty pleasure- either way it’s in our face and i’m not arguing.

I’m lost without words after listening to ‘Victor’. The hybrid 7 track dubstep/hip hop masterpiece which dropped on Mad Decent today from dub hoppers- Zeds Dead & Omar Linx.

It could literally be the best 30 minutes i’ve experienced in decades.

There is no explanation necessary so just download the whole album for FREE here…

Mac Miller is on some next level shit alongside producer ID Labs and heavy hitters Posdnous & Raekwon.

He took to Twitter to unleash this old school infused gem and leaves us wanting more.

Impeccable wordplay from all three parties and a Mac Miller acapella to close out one of the best Mac releases in awhile.

Mac Miller- Of The Soul (remix) (feat. Posdnous & Raekwon) (prod. ID Labs) 

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DJ M-Rock has done a great service to the music world with yet another ‘Best Of’ mix.

We had high expectations after his Best of Kanye West & A Tribe Called Quest tapes and the Toronto native did NOT disappoint.

This time ’round he mixes 86 Biggie tracks to create the perfect soundtrack for a 15 year anniversary of one of rap’s greatest. Here’s what M-Rock had to say about the mix-

Who’s 17 years old and freestyling with perfection on street corners in the daylight and getting a crowd? Nobody. I love artists who master their craft. How can you not? Thanks to my peoples for reminding me about tracks like “Think Big” that I never even knew. Take an hour and a half and let the funk sit in. Enjoy.

Check out DJMRock.com for full tracklisting and many more great mixtapes.