Southern Californian MC Maiselph released two albums on the first this month. Both albums have a smooth production value with conscious lyricism. Maiselph is a smart guy and if you’re interested in hearing his world perspective, then check these project outs!

you can get both of these albums on his bandcamp

Check the stream below for a sample!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JVoFVgu4mg

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An extremely clever line referencing the state of disarray Sage Francis is in. Half of his body is awake and half of it is asleep, making note of the contrast his body is in while going through the phases of withdrawal.

Along with the use of the sun, Sage draws in the moon as a representative for the end goal of sobriety. He also references the fact that moonshine is a term for high-proof alcohol. Stating that it hasn’t made him drunk yet means that he has yet to reach the end result, referring back to the state of disarray asserted by the first half of the line.

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When people are doing a good deed, is it always truly for the good of others or is it for self interest? While replanting trees into a forest we are constantly destroying for resources is a good thing, that doesn’t mean its always for the right reasons.

Some powerful entities such as governments or corporations will do socially responsible things for ulterior motives such as repairing their own successful image when the truth could be the opposite.

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  1. Ride (Feat. Yasmin)
  2. Coping Mechanism
  3. Divas At The Disco (Prod. Thelonious Martin)
  4. Backstabbers
  5. Overnight Love
  6. Vanilla Sky (Feat. MoRuf)/Côte d'Ivoire
  7. Livin' A Lie (Feat. Chad Valley)
  8. Make Me Want You
  9. Gotham
  10. Call On Me (Feat. Curt Jones)
  11. Mona Lisa Bonet
  12. Gasping For Breath (Pt. I & II)
  13. Lap Of Luxury (Feat. Hodgy Beats)
  14. Blow Your Mind
  15. The Kids Are Alright
  16. Nothing Lasts Forever

New York Rapper Topaz Jones released his debut work The Honeymoon Suite to some pretty good reviews. With some stellar features and amazing storytelling, this project is sure to entertain!

You can get the project for free from his site!

http://youtu.be/wA_t0YJ8tCE

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Delayed due to fuckery.

DEFJAM told me not to drop a Mixtape

— LIL DURK (@lildurk_) January 6, 2014

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  1. Love Liez
  2. Pop Smurf
  3. Flying High
  4. Rough Out There
  5. Reach
  6. Daddy Smoke

Qwazaar of Typical Cats & Batsauce have been releasing some pretty solid work for the past few years, but this project is a whole new step into a mastery of songwriting instead of just hip hop. Its a whole new direction for the duo but one you are sure to love!

You can cop it on Itunes, its a pretty good deal!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09e7hQRIajI

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  1. After The Fall
  2. Dear Lord
  3. Before
  4. YNWD
  5. Noir Designer

After the Fall EP is the first is a series of up to three EP’s to be released from this new artist this year. Vonny Del Fresco hails from the icebox of Milwaukee, Vonny uses his EP to explore multiple sounds, all of which he handles beautifully.

You can download this release for FREE HERE

http://youtu.be/KvmWilip3M0

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  1. God in the City.
  2. BG&DW.
  3. Rainy Day in Dallas Ft Paris P
  4. Pocket Dialed the Queen Ft SpaceBoiFresh
  5. Do It Again
  6. Green Tea Ft Orin Be And KidCam
  7. Don’t Forget to Stretch! Ft Blue the Misfit
  8. Toonami Song.
  9. Somethin' Nu.
  10. The Wondering.
  11. Munny.
  12. Mo' Zombies Ft. Mga-Czar
  13. Gon' Work
  14. Killdoubt
  15. Dreams II Ft Alsace Carcione
  16. Don’t Be Useless Ft Paris P & Tunk
  17. *The Loud

Dallas based MC -topic. of the collective TFN (Team From Nowhere) released his debut album, following up his previous mixtape Time to Feed the Birds: Stories of Dead Kings.. It features some light production with an abstract and sometimes rough lyrical portrait of life, past and present.

you can buy the album on his bandcamp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTBN20XS8UU&feature=share&list=PLk_2wIFBUY6dYbQKC-68vGpmB9mLomWWQ

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  1. Narcissus
  2. Pretty Girls Put Boys In Cemeteries
  3. Vanity
  4. Tania’s Song
  5. Real Girls Get Down On The Floor
  6. Petty
  7. Liquid Courage
  8. Firestorm
  9. The City I & II
  10. Elephant Graveyard

Sean Leon, leader of the Toronto based rap collective IXXI released his sophmore project, a follow up to his debut mixtape Ninelevenne, the Tragedy titled narcissus, THE DROWNING OF EGO. The project is a stunning display of production that could only spring from the mind of a truly gifted narcoleptic. With creative sampling and mood setting lyricism, this project will draw you into its dark world with the very first track! You can check a in depth review by the homie 6xPlatinum right HERE.

You can download this mixtape straight from IXXI right HERE

Check the full stream below!
http://youtu.be/KQkeZo_oBVQ

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  1. On Yo Shit Feat. Teefli
  2. We Out Here Feat. Waka Flocka, Skeme, Young Hootie, AD
  3. Make It Go Up Feat. Charley Hood
  4. Skit
  5. Pill Head Feat. Nipsey Hussle
  6. Love Drug
  7. All My Bitches Is Bad
  8. Freakin You Feat. Tank
  9. Right Now
  10. Skit
  11. I Aint Mad At Ya
  12. Fly Shit
  13. Skit
  14. Party Like An Animal Main
  15. Shake Somethin Feat. Problem & Tiffany Foxx Mastered
  16. Party Ova Here Feat. TY $ Dolla Sign
  17. Whats Happening
  18. Beast
  19. We All We Got Feat. Meaku & Kamie
  20. Dat Nigga

Cali Swag District, most well known for their smash hit Teach Me How to Dougie returns with their first project of the new year. Featuring the likes of Nipsey Hussle, Waka Flocka, Ty Dolla Sign, Problem, Skeme, Meaku, and AD, its sure to be every bit as hype as is to be expected!

You can download it FOR FREE at datpiff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vpEwGynMQ4

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