Saint Barthe’s “Sober” video is finally out and it’s amazing! The Raquel Lee-Boileau-directed video is all about the deeper connection that Saint is ready for. The love-filled track is what all lovers and want to be lovers need.

As Saint sings, “Tired of numbing myself/I’m dying to feel something else,” you start to understand her yearning for something more than just a fling.

Check out the video for “Sober” here and bask in the voice from Saint Barthe.

4/20 wouldn’t be the same without a track by Eric Bellinger to celebrate some good mary jane and loving making to match it. “Staring At The Ceiling” features Cali’s very own, Dom Kennedy, and has the perfect vibe to it. Who doesn’t want to smoke and make love?

“Last year 4/20 I released Cannabliss & Staring At The Ceiling was one of the fan faves! This year I wanted to bring it back re SPARKED with my bro. Got a lot of big things in the works wit Dom so I figured it was only right to kick things off with this one!” says Bellinger.

If you’re feeling “Staring At The Ceiling” make sure you check out Eric’s newest album, Eazy Call.

DJ Luke Nasty isn’t taking any breaks. Fresh off of the release of his project, Cruise Control, the rapper/producer is back with a new visual, “I Need.”

“I Need” is an ode to 4/20 and smoking some good ganja. The Zaytoven-produced tracks features G. Yamazawa and it has a real Cali vibe to it.

“It’s 420, I had to drop a video to celebrate the culture!” says Luke Nasty. Check out the visual below and remember it’s never too late to celebrate 4/20!

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Detroit native Macho Duzz releases new single “Flex” featuring online sensation and rapper DreamDoll. The YMZ Gang CEO is preparing for his project to release, Macho Mode, in late May on all outlets.

Stream via Audiomack: Macho Duzz Ft. DreamDoll – Flex

Government Warns to NOT Eat Romaine Lettuce

Consumers anywhere in the United States who have store-bought romaine at home, including salads and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce, should throw it away immediately according to federal health officials.

According to the  Washington Post, at least 16 states have had an  E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 60 people, including eight inmates at an Alaska prison. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention said Friday that new information about the illnesses in Alaska led them to expand a warning beyond chopped romaine to include any type of romaine lettuce, including whole heads and hearts of romaine. The inmates who became sick at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center in Nome ate lettuce from whole heads of romaine grown in Yuma, Ariz., the CDC said.

No common grower, supplier, distributor or brand has yet been identified. Symptoms of infection include bad stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Occasionally, more serious complications can occur, including kidney failure.

Officials also said consumers should throw away any lettuce if they’re unsure what kind it is. Consumers also should not buy or eat romaine lettuce at a grocery store or restaurant unless they can confirm it is not from the Yuma area.

Most E. coli are harmless and actually are an important part of a healthy human intestinal tract. But a small number, including the strain in this outbreak, produce a toxin called Shiga that can cause serious illness or death in people.

This strain has been responsible for many high-profile outbreaks. The bacteria live in the intestines of cows, pigs and other ruminants. Infections start when someone swallows a tiny amount of human or animal feces through a variety of ways, including contaminated food, consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk, unclean water or contact with the feces of infected people.

Buy Local, Buy Fresh

The CDC is expecting the number of infected people to rise over the weekend and plan to have an updated count of E. Coli Outbreaks by next week.

Do not let the fear of E. Coli stop you from enjoying some of your favorite veggies. One way to avoid the E. Coli outbreak and all other food contamination outbreaks is to simply shop for local foods by supporting your local Farmers Market. Most farmers markets contain several varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables that were grown locally which makes them much safer to consume.

Source: Washington Post

Wielding melodies as bright as his multi-colored braids in between spitting energized bars, Skinnyfromthe9 aspires to animate hip-hop like never before. Saving up money from a handful of jobs, he began recording in professional studios and uploading music to Soundcloud in 2016 as he collaborated with everyone from Jay Critch (Cash Money AP, Rich The Kid, Famous Dex) to Stiches (Nba Youngboy, Kevin Gates) .

After a brutal breakup, the MC put his head down and crafted the breakout single “Love Blast.” Tempering airy production, a wonderfully woozy and wavy hook, and airtight wordplay, “Love Blast” immediately lit up the internet. Within a few months, it amassed over 4 million Soundcloud plays and 1.9 million Spotify streams.

He continues that hot streak in 2018 with the hypnotic and high energy “Back When I Was Broke” and his latest visual “Pink Choppas,” debuted on WorldstarHipHop. As his profile rises, Skinnyfromthe9 might just be the disruptor hip-hop needs.

Louisiana as of late has been on a rampage with the emergence of all the talent from Baton Rouge. New Orleans cannot be forgotten, meet Lil Saint and C4 Trill. Here’s their new release “Winning” and stay tuned for more Gang Green Music.

Detroit rappers SafeBin Ballaz, Keloyay & 1Thousand drop the visual for their summer anthem “No Roles.” Directed by Suppa Ray.

Following the success of Austin Awake’s 2017’s More Than Existing, the New York performer is back with the lead record from his upcoming release A Long Way From Home EP. “About You” finds Austin coming to grips with the end of a small-town relationship and reflecting on some of the good times, while moving ahead towards the future. It’s the first of a series of videos to be released for his project. Austin believes strongly in his ability to write and make great records. “I’m gonna change the game sooner than everyone thinks. I respect the process that’s why I gave myself til this summer to release material I was confident in but I’ve been working diligently daily to perfect my craft,” says Austin. While it’s no shortage in music these days, Austin has built a name for himself by smashing covers on YouTube, which helped him reach an amazing 200K subscribes all who are patiently waiting on his next full length project. If “About You” song and video are any indication of what’s to come, it’s gonna be an amazing summer for Austin or shall we say an “AWAKEning.”

Getting his start at a studio inside the Boys & Girls Club of America, Bay Area rapper Lil Yase was able to escape the troubles of growing up in San Francisco’s Sunnydale Housing Projects.

Surrounded by gang life, shootings and mass drug usage like many other rappers growing up in low income areas, Lil Yase turned to music to escape his troubles. Finding a path with his Get Dough Affiliates, Yase fueled his passion for music by never forgetting where he came from and what it was like living in the projects.

“The Boys & Girls Club had a studio that I would find refuge in. It gave my mind a chance to dream of bigger things to come,” Lil Yase explained of introduction to recording at the community resource center.

The jump start at the Boys & Girls Club of America ignited a fire inside Lil Yase that would eventually lead to him touring all over the world with artists like Fetty Wap, E-40, Mozzy, Young Thug and most recently the Day and Night Festival.

It was just a few years ago that Lil Yase was a mainstay on Fader’s website, garnering a host of post on each release.

Culminating with the release of his EP the Winners Circle, Yase linked up with several big name acts for the release of this project like Gunplay and Bay Area mainstay J. Stalin.

Now after premiering his album on HotNew HipHop, Yase is making sure the whole world knows about his story as he prepares for the release of two videos from the project, directed by King Looi.

For any fans looking to catch Lil Yase live in concert, be sure to check him at 4/20 Fest in Fesno, CA this month with his Get Dough Family.

Continuing to give back to the fans, Yase has also prepared some merchandise as he hopes to make a push for the 2019 XXL Freshman cover.