Jean Grae – #5 EP

Jean Grae shows off her R&B side on #5, the first of two releases that she intends to drop this month. Available now on BandCamp, the project comes with a short introduction from the project's creator: "This is #5. I felt like doing something else. So I did. I really enjoy song crafting. The producing, the recording, the writing, the mixing, the everything. It's short, but grown. Love ya." Grae has described the music as being "body rollable." Stream the project below and let us know if you get that same vibe, just keep in mind:

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Joe Budden – Some Love Lost

Joe Budden is an American hip hop recording artist from New Jersey. He as achieved success as a solo artist releasing 3 solo studio albums, several mixtapes and Ep's. Budden is also 1/4 of American hip hop supergroup Slaughterhouse, alongside Royce da 5'9", Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I. With Slaughterhouse, Budden has put out two studio albums and an EP, and the group is said too be working on their third album. Joe Budden announced on Twitter that he will be releasing a new EP by the end of the year (2013). The EP is called 'Some Love Lost'. The project will be released in the fall, and the title suggests a play off the title & theme of his latest album 'No Love Lost', which he dropped February 2013. It serves as a precursor to an album called 'All Love Lost' announced at the same time and expected in the winter.

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Big K.R.I.T. – Cadillactica

Cadillactica is the upcoming second studio album by American rapper Big K.R.I.T.. The album is scheduled to be released on November 11, 2014, by Def Jam Recordings and Cinematic Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Raphael Saadiq, E-40, Wiz Khalifa, Kenneth Whalum III, Mara Hruby, Rico Love, Bun B, Devin the Dude, Big Sant, Jamie N Commons, Lupe Fiasco and ASAP Ferg. The album was supported by the singles "Pay Attention" featuring Rico Love, "Cadillactica" and "Soul Food" featuring Raphael Saadiq.

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Teyana Taylor – VII (Deluxe Edition)

“VII” is the upcoming debut studio album by American recording artist and actress Teyana Taylor. It’s scheduled to be released on November 4, 2014 via GOOD Music and Def Jam. It comes preceded by the lead single “Maybe”featuring Yo Gotti and Pusha T, released on June 17. The second official single is the track “Do Not Disturb” with the collaboration of Chris Brown. It’s scheduled to be released later this month. Before that, Taylor released a promotional music video with new track “Business“.

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Ransom – Pain & Glory (iTunes)

Pain and Glory "The Album" is a classic master piece that the entire world need to hear and see. I say see because it's literally a movie in sound. Ransom lyrics are powerful and heart-felt. He tells stories about his life growing up in "Childhood." He expressed his love for his brother and his relationship with his dad in "Born Free." He expressed his street side in "How you want it" which has a west coast vibe. Despite being a foster child, Ransom manage to have a vision of being a legend as he promised his mom and dad in "Major Star" rather it was at rapping, basketball, or football. Ransom addressed issues from his life where he gives hope to many young children who are lost in the ghettos and anyone else experiencing a struggle in life. Ransom literally gave his heart full of pain to Hip Hop to keep it breathing since many rappers aren't willing to do it. Most rappers are busy sucking and jiving and aren't concerned with the ghetto, They rather be Illuminati celebrities who worship the devil. Once you listen, you will "press rewind" and if you're a skeptic then you will become a believer. These are words from Ransom in "Fallin." Ransom is hungry and deserves the respect. You can play this album over and over again without skipping a track especially if you can truly relate or going through issues in life. In my opinion, Pain & Glory "The Album" is one of the greatest albums in Hip Hop History. Ransom as a MC and Pain & Glory "The Album" are unique and stand alone which no one can touch. And if you know any rapper who is better then Ran then pick him out because its going to take him and a couple of other rappers to take him out. Appearances on the album come from Joe Budden, Jadakiss, Fredie Gibbs, and more.

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Smerf illes - Mouth full Of Joburg

Born Nikwanto Mtoba in the small town of eMthatha in the southern parts of South Africa, Smerf arrived in Johannesburg in 1991. His love for hip hop started even before he arrived in the City of Gold. As an emcee, Smerf has been on the underground as far back as varsity years, working his way up from performing on the platforms provided by Sunday Sessions in Soweto. The album “Mouth full of Joburg” is about being in the position of pursing a music career with industry’s ills thrown in the picture. The album is street hip hop music with a jazz influence. There are ten songs and four skits. The album features Dark Spark “Peep the Vision” and Cyrus and Devious D “Past, Present and Future” and a couple of other underground artists. On the production side, featured is Kaeyne from Nu era, Spanish and Abby.

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Tuks - Mafoko a me

Mafoko A Me is the debut studio album of South African hip hop artist Tuks, released in 2005 in South Africa. This album became the winner of the Best Rap Album category in the 12th annual South African Music Awards. Not all, the album saw Tuks getting nominated for a SAMA Award in the Best Newcomer of the Year category as well. The leading singles were Pressure Point, Sneng Neng, Let Live and 525 600 Minutes. The album features Malik, HHP, Zossa and Ishmael. The production was handled by Code Jack and Thabiso Thaso ThasMan Tsotetsi. This album is a classic

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Jin - Da Rest Is History (iTunes)

The Rest Is History is Jin's debut album released on October 19 a decade ago. Originally titled Almost Famous, the album was delayed for over a year. Originally slated for a Summer 2003 release it was pushed back to an October 2003 date. After plans did not materialize, the album's release date was pushed back once more to March 23, 2004. However, the release date got pushed back twice more, to August 24, 2004, until it finally arrived, with a completely new title, on October 19, 2004. A promotional track, Chinatown featuring fellow Chinese American rapper L.S. was thought to be the first single. The first official single, "Learn Chinese", came out in late 2003. "Get Your Handz Off ", another promotional single (second overall) was released online and impacted radio on June 29, 2004. The second single for the album was slated to be "I Got A Love", but Roc-A-Fella Records blocked the decision, fearing too many singles would over-expose Kanye West.

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Abdus - The Library

The winner of the 2009 Hype Award for Best Lyricist, Abdus, real name Ndlelanhle Biyase released his debut album "The Library" in 2012 and has promoted that throughout the province. His opening appearances for Usher (2012) and Lil'Wayne (2011) have solidified his status as the torch bearer for Hiphop in the province of Durban. Before I get carried away, let the man speak for himself. With 19 tracks featured on Library, Abdus’ music is soulful and creative, combining great beats with contemporary hip R&B sounds. The talented artist became involved and known on the hip hop scene in his college days when he would perform at the bus terminals at the Workshop on West Street every Friday after his classes.

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Goapele - Strong As Glass (iTunes)

Goapele Mohlabane possesses a distinctive name, background story and voice. Her first name means “to move forward” in Setswana, a language spoken in South Africa, which is the homeland of her father, Douglas Mohlabane  The elder Mohlabane was a political dissident and exile during that country’s Apartheid era, and he went to college in Kenya. That is where he met Goapele’s mother, Noa, a woman of Jewish descent who had been attending rallies and participating in causes with her parents since she was 12. The couple eventually settled in the Bay Area’s South African exile community. Goapele is celebrating the release of her fifth studio album Strong As Glass, which hit stores this week.  Following the fun and funky single “Hey Boy,” the singer has now released a stream of the album’s title track for fans and new listeners to enjoy. Over elegant keys and soft percussion, Goapele opens her heart to the world, but shares her understanding that while she’s a strong, courageous woman, she still needs to be treated with gentle care. “I’m only as strong as glass, they say I’m built to last, but I could break,” she softly sings on the chorus as the tempo picks up and she belts out the commanding lyrics. Strong As Glass is currently available on iTunes.

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Jared Evan & Statik Selektah – Still Blue (iTunes)

In 2013, musical jack-of-all-trades Jared Evan and Boston producer, DJ and label exec Statik Selektah came together to create Boom Bap & Blues, a collaborative debut that managed to surpass the sky-high standards set by the house favorites' previous solo features. They evidently enjoyed creating the project as much as y'all enjoyed listening to it, as they've rejoined forces for a sequel. Still Blue packs 10 tracks' worth of the masterful beats, vocals and rhymes fans have come to expect, along with some dope surprises, like guest appearances from Dessy Hinds, Michael Christmas, Nyck Caution and Ransom. The lead single "Outside," and "Scene" 

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