Bizarre of D12 presents the new compilation album titled D.R.U.G.S 2 (Dat Real Underground Shit). The 24-track project features Bizarre, Yo Gutta, YellaBoi, Blair Thompson, plus more. Stream or download below via Audiomack.

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Bizarre – D.R.U.G.S 2 (Dat Real Underground Shit) [Mixtape]

Moving through the streets in a old school Chevy Impala, a clean Fila outfit and his red LA fitted, Figg Newton gives us a a classic West Coast vibe with hydraulic switches, funky synth leads and bar after bar of Left Coast word play in this LJ the Director visual for his single “Kant Stop Woopin.” “This song is about the addiction and dedication to a lifestyle and a way of life known to only those who have righteously participated,” Figg Newton explained.

The track itself was produced by Bossman Hogg from San Diego, California and sets Figg Newton up for an expansive year.

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Continuing to lure in the ladies with his Playboy-like vibes, TMG Fresh delivers the music video for his smash single “Ice Cold” from the critically acclaimed debut EP Mansion Music.

In the music video TMG Fresh sips champagne with a diverse trio of ladies as he plays his hand in a multi-million dollar game of poker.

“I love the cadence and the falsetto of the hook and how the song changes speed,” TMG Fresh explained of his new single. “On the video set it was a mix between being fun and being extremely stressful. We were under a time constraint and were behind from the very beginning so half the time I was going bad and pressing the crew to move faster. But there were also some super cool, super cute girls that were shooting with me so the other half of the time I was just chillin and joking around with them. I was bouncing back and forth between flirting with the girls and yelling at the crew.”

Flourishing on the Hollywood nightlife scene, while being managed by “Mr. Welcome to the Show” aka Sincere Show, this young Hollywood millionaire is making big waves across the West Coast social scene getting co-signs from Wiz Khalifa, Eric Bellinger, Rich the Kid and many other artists and entertainers.

Rumored to be the offspring of the late-great Hugh Hefner, for the last 6 months TMG Fresh crafted his brand with mogul-like vibes as both he and Sincere Show have developed a partnership that’s setting the pace for all of 2019.

Previously TMG Fresh broke on to the scene releasing the singles “Playboy Fresh” and “Throw a Stack” which garnered heavy attention online.

The November release of Fresh’s Mansion Music EP garnered support from the likes of The Source, AllHipHop, TrapsNTrunks, Young California, Dirty Glove Bastard and many other influential rap sites from down South to the West Coast.

In the coming Months TMG Fresh will also be releasing his collaborative project with Sincere titled The Bad Boys of Hollywood. The 4-5 track EP is chock-full of tunes geared towards the strip club and other nightlife scenes from Miami to LA to NYC to London and beyond.

When asked about his music and how people feel about it, TMG Fresh said:

“It’s just a vibe, you know, It’s just a vibe…”

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Coming from East New York, Brooklyn, New York where you become accustom to people close to you either going to prison or dying, where its way more gray clouds than sunny days, “shining” in turn becomes everything. Your aspirations, your goals all surround shining and looking your best. N.O. Corleone releases his new single entitled “Drippy“ representing the mentality that through all the ups and downs one goes through, no matter what, you must manage to maintain and stay drippy. Through this lyrically, melodic driven song with a bounce N.O. Corleone not only stays drippy through it all but he does so in the name of those close to him he has lost. Blending the lyrical routes of his home town with the melodic sound of today, N.O. Corleone’s time is now. Get familiar.

Wes Krave sets the tone for one epic year with a new single, “Shake & Bake.” Coming with upper echelon flows on top of smooth production, the track hits on real life topics like jealousy, false paternity claims and fraud rappers. “Shake & Bake” shines in Wes Krave’s ability to keep it genuine, painting vivid pictures of everyday life from the perspective of an OG. Lines like “only f*ckin’ with the true no suckers in my section” and “always kept it low key I never been a flexer” offer relatable content matter, in addition to letting ‘em know Wes Krave has been a boss.

Krave’s latest effort, the full-length ‘By The Code’ drops January 30th, 2019. According to industry insiders the release will be the one that brings Wes Krave to a large global audience. His obvious love for the creative process and making music for hip-hop fans just like himself is all over the new record and it’s expected to do big things for his career. Hip-hop aficionados looking for new sounds and wondering who’s up next in the game need to get with Wes Krave today. He’s the one.

Grammy-winning singer James Ingram has died. TMZ is reporting that Ingram has passed at the age of 66 due to complications as a result of cancer. His music career has spanned over a period of 30 plus years and he has recorded with some of the greatest in music. One of James ingram’s biggest hits was with Michael Jackson where he and producer Quincy Jones wrote P.Y.T. from the “Thriller” album.

Our deepest condolences are with his entire family.

South Central artist Foolie teams up with YNW Melly to release a new song called “Maserati” along with an official music video. Melly just delivered We All Shine featuring the popular track “Mixed Personalities” with Kanye West. Watch the DrewFilmedIt and DH1-directed clip below.

South Carolina’s own Mo Beatz releases his new single titled “Fuck Da Club Up.” The track is a dope record for the streets, clubs, and has a lot of energy with the production handled by ChillGoHard. This one is going to be real big for 2019! #Stamp

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Mo Beatz – Fuck Da Club Up

Detroit upstart, Train Freeman, teamed up with platinum producer, iRockSays (credited for DeJ Loaf’s “Back Up” Ft. Big Sean), once again for a nostalgic car ride banger titled, “Radio Raheem.” Riding the beat effortlessly, Freeman expresses the importance of his radio as he takes you on a bass-heavy, soulful ride. The single and visual are loosely inspired by the character of the sane name fro the 1989 Spike Lee classic, “Do The Right Thing.” The video also serves as a sequel to Freeman’s 2017 “Dream Cruise” video.

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Human Rights activist Dr. Angela Davis has dedicated her entire life for the liberation of people of color through protests and education. This past Friday Ms. Davis was the proud recipient of a human rights award that was given to her by Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

The group, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, first announced last fall that Professor Davis would receive the award, but its board walked the decision back on Jan. 4 amid criticism over her support for a boycott of Israel. For their part, the group received criticism from many on social media and there was even a protest in Birmingham, Alabama to have her award reinstated.

Professor Davis has been recognized for her scholarship and activism around feminism and against mass incarceration.

Dr. Davis too, was fighting for her life. She has been a leading advocate for prison reform, a position informed by her own experience as a prisoner and a fugitive on the FBI’s top 10 wanted list more than 40 years ago. Once caught, she faced the death penalty in California.

After being acquitted on all charges, she spent her life fighting to change the criminal justice system.

In the video below Angela Davis discusses why she believe that the prison system should be abolished.