Ok, this song grew on me. “California Girls” by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg is an undeniably fun song that is infectious and catchy. Here’s the Candy Land inspired video.

Amazing, amazing, super-amazing band MGMT‘s video for “It’s Working” has the group on a tripped out journey while trying to assemble the items in a box. Yea, it’s bizarre and crazy–what else from MGMT?

Cj…

Perhaps my favorite jam off the amazing Sex Therapy album from R&B crooner Robin Thicke, “It’s in The Morning” featuring Snoop Dogg now has an accompanying clip. Simplistic and never overly sexual, it’s an appropriate match to the smooth vibe of the track. Enjoy.

Cj..

“Up Out Of My Face” – Mariah Carey f. Nicki Minaj

First up, the new single from our new favorite drunk and Ms. Minaj. Nicki starts off strong per usual and Mariah keeps it that way. Really diggin this single.[DOWNLOAD HERE!]

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Knockout – Lil Wayne f. Nicki Minaj

I don’t like this song. Consider this nothing more than Exhibit A of “Why I could care less about Rebirth.” Nothing’s worse than when an artist tries too hard. Wayne, you’re not a rocker–neither are you Nicki. Fuck outta here. [DOWNLOAD HERE]

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“Bedrock Freestyle” – Wale [DOWNLOAD HERE!]

This reminds me why I bang with Wale so hard. Almost forgot after that ATROCIOUS Hip Hop Awards freestyle fiasco. But hey, the man with the most underrated album of ’09 goes IN. This freestyle is DOPE!

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“Thank You Freestyle” – Wale [DOWNLOAD HERE]

See above statement.

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“Drop The World Freestyle” – Royce Da 5’9 [DOWNLOAD HERE]

One of the most criminally underrated artists of the last decade. Royce been doing this, but let this be your introduction. Murders this freestyle.

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“Big Dog (I Wanna Rock) Freestyle” – Young Jeezy [DOWNLOAD HERE]

Shhh— don’t say it out loud, but somewhere between Thug Motivation 101 and now, Jeezy has lowkey become one of my favorite rappers. With arguably two classics under his belt [and one of the ten best rap albums of the last decade], you need to pay attention when this guy speaks. So listen up.

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“Upside Down” – Snoop Dogg f. Nipsey Hussel & Problem (my fave!!) [DOWNLOAD HERE]

Big Snoop and his illegitimate son team up on this track. Is it worth your time? Let’s just say after I heard this cut, I immediately gave Snoops entire album a listen [its damn good]. Beat is sick, Nipsey goes hard, this just goes. Call this my favorite song out of this post [u know I'm a sucka for a party song].

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“Buffalo Bill” – Eminem [DOWNLOAD HERE]

Deranged Eminem always has a place in my ipod. Marshall’s always at his best when at his most weird. No exception here.

Hope you enjoy!

AR!

Everyone already knows how I feel about Kid Cudi, but I decided to be a good journalist and still deliver news about him to our readers. He recently sat down with MTV to discuss his upcoming release Cudder, which features The Clipse, Pharrell, Snoop and many more.

Cudder, I already got five tracks locked in,” he told us recently in New York. “We got Snoop, we got Pharrell. I just was in the studio with him. We got Jim Jonsin. I did a record with him. I’m gonna get back in the studio with him. Trying to get the right amount of hit records on this. It’s gonna be the complete opposite of what Man on the Moon was. Man on the Moon was so serious. This one is gonna be more playful and fun. It’s about having a good time.

Aisha

[ Rakim - Walk These Streets ] 

[ Lloyd - Beautiful ]

[ Snoop Dogg ft. The Dream - Gangsta Luv ] (my fav)

[ Lupe Fiasco - Fire ] (A new version)

Aisha