Someone asked me what’s up with all the Freddie Gibbs-related posts as of late. Truth be told, you’ll understand soon enough… but the easiest way to put it is that there was an influx of out-of-town rappers in NY last week and some just grinded harder than others. What you see online is just the fruits of their labor. Either way, there should be a flurry of interviews/collaborations hitting the net in upcoming weeks (if not days).

Related: Freddie Gibbs – A (2)Dope FreEP [via Meka]

Previously: Part 1 | Freddie Gibbs – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle

The Chef joins EV in the studio as they attack their Blackberries over an Alchemist beat for what might be a track off Cats & Dogs .

DJ Envy, Jadakiss, Ryan Leslie, Red Cafe, Black Thought and ?uestlove of The Roots co-sign the brothers Thornton and I thought I should add that we do too. Til The Casket Drops is in stores now.

Von Pea of Tanya Morgan joins Sene on this track to vent about that not so special lady in their life, off Flawless Hustle’s Stay Flawless, dropping February 1st.

Sene & Von Pea – Cantstandya | Mediafire

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Madlib and Strong Arm Steady’s In Search of Stoney Jackson drops tomorrow.

House Shoes & J.Rocc put together a collection of Strong Arm Steady and Madlib tracks for the eve of the release. Some of these songs are from the album, others are not. Strong Arm Steady hosts the mix.

Download: Stones Throw Podcast 55 – Where’s Stoney? [iTunes]

Also, this is a bit last minute but: Strong Arm Steady will be performing live at Fat Beats, Los Angeles, at MIDNIGHT on the night of Monday, Jan. 25th. This is a free, all ages event, with some free beer for those 21+ with an ID. House Shoes will be DJing at 11PM. Location: 7600 Melrose Ave, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles CA.

As promised, from Freddie’s visit to Tony’s house.

Freddie Gibbs – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle

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Previously: Freddie Gibbs feat. Pill – Do Wrong (Radio Rip)

Previously: Scram Jones ft. Saigon, Nino Bless & Crooked I – 3rd Degree (Video)

Here’s a single off the upcoming project, The Yellow Tape, from Mitchy and his side group, The Wrongkind.

Mitchy Slick ft. Jay Rock & Messy Marv – Won’t Stop Being A Blood

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Previously: Jay Rock ft. Mitchy Slick – Paid My Dues (Video)

“I’m a really nice guy. I rock fat jewels. I punch people in the face.” – Necro. America’s largest hip hop festival opens its doors to Necro. In part 1 of the 6 part Necro interview series, Necro talks about his new distribution deal and introduces his crew. Exclusive Rock The Bells performance footage from Necro and Mr. Hyde premiers at the end of the video.

Part 2 ft. M.O.P., The Alchemist and Evidence after the jump.

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Off the impending The Binge Vol. 3: Charles Hamilton’s Last Mixtape.

Charles Hamilton – Hockey Kitty

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Previously: Open Letter from Charles Hamilton