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Rowe Stussy is a real talented 18 year old rapper/producer who just dropped his debut mixtape. He’s definitely found his own unique style and sound to tell his stories to. Don’t sleep on this tape. Download it, play it from the start, and just vibe out.

Tracklist and Download link after the jump!

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Slaughterhouse is beginning their takeover. The single for their highly anticipated upcoming album is here courtesy of the NMC. Make sure you save the date and go out and get this August 11th. Full single artwork after the jump!

DOWNLOAD: Slaughterhouse – The One (Prod. by DJ Khalil) (MP3)

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No explanation needed…except…Detroit stand up….and Relapse in stores now.  That is all.

Novel comes with a video for his new Statik Selektah produced track featuring Joell and Papoose, which is pretty dope. Both of these tracks are going to be on his upcoming project Suspended Animation. Expect that on the 4th of July.

DOWNLOAD: Novel – So Much More ft. Joell Ortiz & Papoose (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Novel – Put It On (MP3)

Interesting interview with the Game on MTV. He offers an apology to 50 and everybody else. Speaks on not regretting anything, the chemistry they had, and where he stands in hip hop. All good things in my opinion. To read the article head over here.

New Sean Kingston doing what he usually does, maybe a bit slower. I like it, we’ll see what ya’ll think.

DOWNLOAD: Sean Kingston – Why You Wanna Go (MP3)

New music courtesy of Curren$y himself. Produced by Dame Grease, and it will be on This Aint No Mixtape (Championship Edition).

DOWNLOAD: Curren$y – Lambo Dreams (MP3)

Latest cut off Alchemist’s Chemical Warfare. If you’re feeling it make sure you support on July 7th, a lot of big names on there. This one’s short, but Loso does his thing on it.**UPDATE: Another track to be featured on the album, this one with Weezy and Travie.

DOWNLOAD: Alchemist – Some Gangster Shit ft. Fabolous (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Alchemist – I Know Your Name ft. Lil’ Wayne & Travis McCoy (MP3)

16 years old by way of Inglewood, CA. New mixtape Customized Greatly Vol.2 dropping real soon. To learn more about Casey and check Vol.1 hit up his myspace or blog. The internet is crazy because it’s flooded with so many “rappers”, but sometimes you come across a kid this young who’s really dope.

DOWNLOAD: Casey Veggies – I’m Shaded (MP3)

Predictions:  Number 1 on 106andPark by this time next week.  All I can say is…finally!  Support ya mans and cop it on iTunes. Oh yeah, it’s directed by Kanyeezy. One more thing: daaaaaaaaamn at all the women in this video. That is all

New Mario that is supposed to be featured on his upcoming album And Then There Was Me. It’s been pushed back a few times but set for a September release.

DOWNLOAD: Mario – More Than Friends (MP3)

Wale  is Hip Hop Official’s Artist of the Week. Here he speaks on his upcoming album Attention Deficit, live performances, and more.

Joell Ortiz is the future, part of the reason hip hop lives. Here’s some new music featuring Styles P, enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Joell Ortiz We Can Do It ft. Styles P (MP3)

Less than a week after Michael Jackson’s untimely passing, The Game puts together a video for his tribute track to the greatest musician of all time.

DOWNLOAD: The Game – Better On The Other Side (Tribute to MJ) ft. Diddy, Chris Brown, Mario Winans, Polow Da Don, Usher & Boyz II Men (Prod. DJ Khalil) (MP3)