Yes, Khaled’s 9th Major label LP only just dropped over the weekend. However, the album contains some of the biggest records of the summer, and maybe the year.

From the iconic “Nas Album Done” to the star-studded “Do You Mind,” Major Key is just as big as Khaled Prophetized it would be.

Listen to DJ Khaled’s Major Key on Apple Music here.

Dreezy’s No Hard Feelings 

Since her breakout hit “Chiraq” in 2015, Dreezy has been grinding hard to get to where she is today. Her Billboard top 100 single “Body” has been driving Dreezy’s hype train nationwide.

Though the Chicago native major label debut is an impressive offering with records like “Spazz” and “Bad Bitch.”

Her vocal abilities are also well showcased, for example on the Phenomanal single “Close To You.”

Listen to Dreezy’s No Hard Feelings on Apple Music here.

Lil Yachty’s Summer Songs 2

Lil Yachty’s past six months have been a whirlwind.  It seems like just yesterday lil boat was dropping a collection of tracks on Soundcloud that would become Lil Yachty’s first mixtape, Lil Boat.

Now he’s back with his follow up project Summer Songs 2. This tape is more of that famous “Bubblegum Trap” sound that Yachty and, fellow Sailing team member, Burberry Perry helped make famous.

Standout records on the tape included the posse cut “For Hot 97” and the incredible sweet “Pretty.” If you haven’t heard anything from the “One Night” artist, this new mixtape would be a great starting point.

Listen to Summer Songs 2 on Apple Music here.

Gucci Mane’s Everybody Looking

Gucci’s return is a celebration of the Trap God’s influence in the rap game.

It reflects on his past success while looking towards a bright future as one of Hip-Hop’s greatest taste-makers.

Guwop’s latest project, Everybody Looking, is a collection of bangers. “Gucci Please,” “Waybach” and “At least an M” or worthy additions to Guwop’s illustrious catalogue.

Compile that with a great set of singles  and  features, make Everybody Looking a enjoying listen.

Listen to Everybody Looking on Apple Music here.

ScHoolboy Q’s  Blank Face LP

ScHool Boy Q’s latest album, Blank Face LP, is a revelation for the artist.

The “That Part” rapper brings his A game for his sophomore record.

This time around Q goes for a more soulful approach with songs “Know Ya Wrong,” “JoHn Muir,” and “By Any Means.”

While sticking to his guns and popping out pulse ringing bangers “Dope Dealer” and “Groovy Tony.” Q puts together  a compilation of tracks that is possibly worthy of the album of the year recognition.

Listen to ScHool Boy Q’s Blank Face LP here.

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Just hours ago ScHoolboy Q released visuals from his new album Blank Face LP.

Q released ” By Any Means” the first installment 2 weeks ago, “Tookie Knows II” last week and finally released the third installment of his series, “Black THougHts.”

The three tracks follow the fictional story of Q getting arrested and the progress of his trial leading up to his expected imprisonment. The new track is believed to be the deepest of the three, showcasing Q depicting the outcome that could be taken if he gets locked up.

The use of imagery in the video is quite intense and plays around with your sense as we see Q walk out his house that is surrounded by Prison Wires, to walk his daughter to the bus stop, only for the scene to change and he ends up walking himself into the prison bus.

Deep.

The Blank Face LP is Q’s fourth album and features artists such as Jadakiss, Kanye West, E-40, Miguel and Justine Skye. If you havent already checked out this new album… you are missing out.

Check out the first two video installments below.

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Wiz Khalifa is preparing to release his third studio album, Blacc Hollywood, on August 19th but lucky for us, he figured he share his masterpiece with all of us a tad early. The 15-track project has features from Juicy J, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Chevy Woods and more. It also features production by Dr. Luke, Jim Jonsin and Detail.

The album features the uptempo single, “We Dem Boyz” and the romantic track,”Promises.” Blacc Hollywood will fulfill all your musical needs so take a listen, share it with your friends and tell us what you think about it! Oh, and of course, make sure to grab Blacc Hollywood when it comes out next week!

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Made in America has been everyone’s Labor Day weekend plan since 2012 when Jay Z and Steve Stoute partnered up with Budweiser to put it together. The ultimate music mashup, Made in America fulfills every music head’s needs all in one place, at the same damn time. And this year won’t be any different. It will actually be ten times better since it will be taking place in LA and Philly. And the lineup?! Oh man, just take a look for yourself below.

Most of you may already know about this awesome weekend but for those of you who don’t, we advise you to go pick up your tickets ASAP; this event will be sold out very soon folks. You know very damn well you want to be partying just like all these people you see below.

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This year, ScHoolboy Q became the last of the Black Hippy crew to sign with Interscope Records–however, you won’t hear him bragging about it. “I already did wrong by signing a rap contract,”  he told Hartford’s Hot 93.7 Radio in a recent interview. “I’m not talking about TDE, but how we ventured off with the majors. I wish we would have still stayed indie. I don’t care about being on like 1,000 radios. I love Interscope, but I wish I could have just stayed with TDE.” 

Apparently, ScHoolboy wants to stay independent in other ventures as well, specifically regarding his interests in fashion. “There’s so many bucket hat companies offering me so much money, but I’d rather do it myself. If you wanted to give me that much money, I know I could make that much money on my own.”

Check out Hot 93.7′s entire interview with ScHoolboy below.

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