Pac Div "Truth"

This is among my Top 50 favorite hip hop songs of the year. 

Diplo "Express Yourself" ft. Nicky B

I guess this tune is meant to get one's ass shaking. It's a success.


I had the pleasure of catching Diplo/Major Lazer up in Vail a few weeks ago for Snowball. If you haven't seen him do his thing in person, then you should definitely make that a priority. Sweaty mayhem even in sub-freezing temperatures.

"Nasty"

Here's the new Nas leak, aptly titled "Nasty" because he's back on some "Live from the BBQ" flow. Propers due to Salaam Remi on the beat.
NASTY (Produced by Salaam Remi) -DIRTY by Nasir Jones

Milagres "Glowing Mouth"

The guys from Milagres were in Savannah in March for Stopover, and they were super nice guys. They're album on Kill Rock Stars just got its release date pushed back to September (too bad), so this tune "Glowing Mouth" (right click to save as) will have to tide you over until then. Lush arrangements. A really tasteful organ lick smooths out some electronic drums and richly layered vocal mix. If you like Gorillaz, you'll be on this something serious.

Wriggly Scott x J-Live

A new joint off DJ Solo/Wriggly Scott's debut EP, out May 2. Dude seems to be reppin' Dubai...beats are smooth classic joints. Hip hop is a global phenomenon.
  Parts Unknown ft. J-Live by DJ Solo/Wriggly Scott 

Big Boi vs. Black Keys

It's affectionately known as "Black Bug" and it's pretty dope.
Black Keys vs. Big Boi - Black Bug by wick-it
Big Boi apparently digs it too (includes link to download it)