Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On (Video)

Concluding a turbulent year, Lupe Fiasco drops the new music video for his latest single “The Show Goes On”. According to the title, the clip follows the Chicago-rapper backstage to the stage, highlighting his ambivalent relationship with the show business. Off Lasers which arrives March 8th.

Laws - Run Away (Video)

Laws - 5:01 Overtime Mixtape

Rick Ross – Ashes To Ashes (Mixtape)

As announced, Rick Rozay shares his latest piece of music with his followers as he drops his Ashes To Ashes-mixtape right before Christmas. Although some of the cuts surfaced onto the blogosphere earlier, the project in its full glory boasts contributions by the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Ludacris, Ne-Yo and many more and is still worth checking out. Grab it below.

Rick Ross – Ashes To Ashes (Mixtape) by Hypetrak

Diggy Simmons – Past, Presents, Future (Mixtape) (Hosted by DJ Premier)

A blending of generations is what happens on Diggy Simmons’ new mixtape Past, Presents, Future as it is hosted by DJ Premier. The legendary beatsmith leads the listener through Diggy’s interpretation of a few of Queens’ finest classics. Once again, the young MC proves that he is a force on the mic.

Diggy Simmons – Past, Presents, Future (Mixtape) by Hypetrak

J. Cole – NY State Of Mind (Freestyle)

J.Cole gets called on to provide an on the spot freestyle over radio airwaves yesterday, and without hesitation he lays down some vicious bars over Esco’s classic NY State of Mind production. In the past, many have actually compared him to be the next “Nas” but only time will tell that.


J. Cole - NY State Of Mind (Freestyle) by Hypetrak

Big Boi vs. The Black Keys – The Brothers of Chico Dusty (Mixtape)

A new mixtape arrives for the holidays, this one coming from DJ Wick-It the Instigator. Getting the co-sign from Big Boi, the project blends together tracks from the Black Keys’ Brothers album and Big Boi’s Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The end results were quite impressive, and despite being unknown, let this be DJ Wick-It’s formal introduction.


The Brothers of Chico Dusty (Big Boi vs. The Black Keys) by wick-it

Rick Ross featuring Wiz Khalifa – Retrosuperfuture

Here is presumably the final push before Ross’ Ashes To Ashes drops in full tomorrow. This record also features the rising talents of Wiz Khalifa and is titled, “Retrosuperfuture” The song might be one of the best records on the tape, but we will find out for sure tomorrow.

Rick Ross featuring Wiz Khalifa – Retrosuperfuture by Hypetrak

Kanye West - Christmas in Harlem (Full Final Version)

Kanye West - Christmas in Harlem (Feat Camron, Vado, Jim Jones, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Big Sean)

Keri Hilson – Fearless

Boi-1da has been steadily on the rise in the 2010. With his contribution to Keri Hilson’s new LP No Boys Allowed the Canadian producer is taking the next step towards mainstream exposure. Here is the iTunes Bonus track “Fearless” which is quite in tune with the female empowering content of Ms. Hilson’s album.

Keri Hilson - Fearless (Produced By Boi-1da) by Hypetrak

Wale featuring Lloyd – Let’s Chill

Wale debuted this record a few weeks back at a show, and now a CD quality version emerges. The record is produced by Tone P., and also features vocals from Lloyd who lays down the chorus, while Wale provides some smooth bars.


Wale featuring Lloyd - Let's Chill by Hypetrak