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Pusha T – Pies (Prod. Fly Union)

Pusha T’s latest cocaine musical is off Meel & LeBronJames.com‘s latest project ChampionsAs we wait for Cruel Summer and Pusha T’s solo album, Push-a-ton has given us a steady fix of music this summer & Pies might be one his best slices. Sampling the Backyardigans has never been so hood. Yes, Fly Union went back to Nick Jr. to bring us a windshield rattling bass line. Give it a listen and keep a heads up for Pusha’s album & G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer.

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[Album Review] Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t

MIA might have a new king, watch out Pat Riley. Ricky Rozay has released a monster of an album and isn’t scared to tweet about it. Ross recruited Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Andre 3000, and his MMG crew to be part of his historic album. The Boss utilizes Florida producers Cool & Dre and the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League to create some polished, jazzy beats. With his lyrical evolution from Hustlin’ to GFID, it’s safe to say Ross has revolutionized the current rap scene to a more lyrically conscious audience, compared to artists like Waka Flocka. He diverges away from the typical trap music we associate with the drug aficionado and takes a turn to a more sophisticated mogul.

Ross’ taste has changed & he is altering the menu of rap/trap/hip-hop with him. With standouts like “Sixteen,” “Diced Pineapples,” and “Presidential,” Rick Ross has created THE standout hip-hop album of the summer. And with competition like Royalty,The Yellow Album, Life is Good, and Self Made Vol. 2, it’s a close race. Let’s see if G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer can break the finish line first, though. Stream a few of the notable tracks below and cop the album on iTunes.

’Sixteen ft. Andre 3000.mp3′

’Diced Pineapples ft. Drake & Wale.mp3′

’Presidential ft. Elijah Blake.mp3′
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[Hip-Hop] Kanye West x Urban Noize – Mr. West

On their latest project, titled Mr. West, Urban Noize has managed to transform Yeezy classics into summertime ballads. There’s a new beat for all the kids to enjoy on this mixtape, from drums to saxophone lines that would have Coltrane jumping out his seat. With choir vocals, covering Radiohead’s Creep, backed by a clean snare drum line, Urban is able to capture Kanye’s Forever verse in a whole new mind set. Urban Noize did a great job at keeping the entire tape smooth and fresh just in time for this hot weather.

Check out a couple standout tracks below and download the whole project free here: Urban Noize x Kanye West – Mr. West.

’Kanye West x Urban Noize – Forever West (Feat. Vega Choir)’
’Kanye West x Urban Noize – Homecoming (Urban Noize Remix)’
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[Hip-Hop] Mellowhype – La Bonita

The Pretty Girl is Mellowhype’s attempt at a new single. Left Brain creates a Caribbean production with thick bass to compliment the xylophone keys. Hodgy jumps in to talk about his “Puerto Rican mama” and his other Hispanic women. As with recent Mellowhype releases, this is another great release but so far the theme and creative lyricism is what is driving this to be my favorite.

’Mellowhype – La Bonita’
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[Contest] SIMS Rider Seth Hill – My Top Five Favorite Tracks + Snowboard Package Giveaway

SIMS has been shredding the slopes and streets since way before there were blogs, mp3s or smart phones. So, when the opportunity arose to feature one of their pro rider’s playlists and give away a sweet prize package from our blog (more on that in a minute), we said “hell yeah!”

Turns out, when SIMS rider Seth Hill is shredding the mountain he puts together a mean playlist. We asked him what he was into right now and here’s what he’s been rocking. After you’re done jamming, have a look on Bluehouse Skis to plan out your next ski or snowboard trip.

Seth Hill’s Top Five Favorite Tracks Right Now:

1. Wolfgang Gartner Ft. Omarion – Still My Baby

’Wolfgang Gartner Ft. Omarion – Still My Baby.mp3′

2. Yelawolf – Lets Roll (Ft Kid Rock)

’Lets Roll (Ft Kid Rock).mp3′

3. Zed’s Dead – Coffee Break

’Zed’s Dead – Coffee Break’

4. Nero – Crush On You (Knife Party Remix)

’Nero – Crush On You (Knife Party Remix)’

5. Zedd – Shave It

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Killer Playlist? Check. Epic Prize Package? Here’s the deal:

1.) Follow both Seth Hill and SIMS Snowboards on Twitter.
2.) Click this link to send out a tweet. OR tweet “A rad playlist from @themusicninja and a snowboard package giveaway from @simssnowboards!! http://bit.ly/zZMl3A”
3.) On Friday at 5PM EST we’ll pick one lucky winner to take home this epic prize!

Again, don’t forget to follow Seth and SIMS and click that tweet button. Only followers of those two are eligible.

Prize deets: SIMS Protocol 154, Large SIMS White Utility Snowboard Jacket.

CONTEST UPDATE: A winner has been chosen, and notified via twitter.

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[Hip/Hop] Lil Wayne – Drop The World ft. Eminem

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Saw this first on Pigeons and Planes and boy this track ain’t no lullaby thats for sure. Both rappers get real, no auto tune, no bullshit. Most impressive is Eminem getting back to his roots spitting forceful and powerful rhymes. Drop The World is a dark track containing slow minimalist beats and the cloudy symphonic choruses really don’t help lighten things up.

Rebirth, if it doesn’t get delayed again, will be Lil Wayne’s “rock music” debut releasing on February 1st 2010… well not so much of a rebirth as he is still gonna include a couple of rap songs…

Lil Wayne -Drop The World (Feat. Eminem)

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[Hip Hop Hooray] CunninLynguists – Running Wild

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CunninLynguists are an emerging underground hip hop trio from Lexington, Kentucky who just released their latest album Strange Journey, Vol. 2 on the 10th of November.

Calling them just a Hip/hop group is a severe understatement. These guys have crafted a perfect formula of combining elements of soul and jazz into a hip/hop that is both lyrically intelligent and melodically rich. There are moments when we fall in love with only specific songs from albums but not with the album in its entirety, and we are glad to say this is NOT one of those times. The entire album was produced with love by Kno and it shows. Each song can truly shine on its own.

Cunninlynguists – Running Wild (ft. E-40 and Evidence)

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Cunninlynguists – To Be Real

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http://www.myspace.com/cunninlynguists

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