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Off of V1. Let The Music Talk, the first of 12 mixtape/EPs that Rich Kidd is getting ready to drop with all original joints and production.

Rich Kidd – Take It Slow | Mediafire

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Heinz also did the cover of the project, which you can see after the jump.

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9th Wonder’s artist draws inspiration from the hottest meme on the internets this week. Along with Khrysis on the boards.

Thee Tom Hardy – Epic Beard Man (prod. Khrysis) | Mediafire

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“Snare smacking harder than the Epic Beard Man…”

From Cypress Hill’s upcoming album, Rise Up, on the Snoop-helmed Priority Records.

Produced by Jim Jonsin.

Cypress Hill feat. Marc Anthony & Pitbull – Armada Latina | Mediafire

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Previously: Cypress Hill’s Rise Up Artwork + Tracklist (due April 6th)

LRG Presents Leaders of the New Cool NYC is going down tonight at 92Y Tribeca with performances by Curren$y, Mikkey Halsted, Esso, Skotch Davis, Nero, Rich Hil, Tiara Wiles, and Stalley.

In anticipation for the show we had the lineup live on CDR: Crack Distributors Radio. I present to you a dope cipher with Nero, Mikkey Halsted, and Esso over the Scenario Remix.

Leaders of the New Cool NYC tonight at 92Y Tribeca.

Hosted by Angela Yee. The NYC installment will be particularly special as we’ll be debuting the “Don’t Quit Your Day Job” contest based on Angela Yee’s Sirius Radio segment of the same name.

The “Don’t Quit Your Day Job” winner will be selected by our industry panel featuring Shani Gonzales (National Director A&R, Def Jam Universal), Walt Jones (Manager of A&R Creative, Sony ATV Publishing), Ryan Press (National Director A&R, Warner/Chappell Publishing) and Simone Kapsilides (Content Manager, DrJays.com).

When asked if he thinks this year’s list is tarnished because they had to find two other people that wouldn’t have been on it because him and Nicki declined, he says that they were “Freshmen” last year too and that he’s simply “returning the favor.”

He also says he has a great relationship with Jordan Brand, and fucks with RRL and Red Wing. So does Birdman apparently.

“Damn, I’m so important – shout to my man Marcus Jordan…”

Props to ImFlashy.

Previously: Drake Talks About Writing Thank Me Later (Video)

Kanye’s new blog went live today. His new settlement can be found at www.kanyewest.com, where he’s posted the above picture of his muse as well as the video for “Coldest Winter,” for now.

Link: Kanye’s Blog 2.0

Related: Update on Kanye’s upcoming album, Good Ass Job

UPDATE: This picture is a reinterpretation of Jean-Paul Goude’s photo of Grace Jones, first published in New York Magazine in 1978, then used at the cover of her 1985 Island Life compilation album. Complex took the picture of Amber for their August/September issue but Kanye asked to hold it for a special occasion.

She’s coming out with an album this June, produced entirely by Nottz.

Rah Digga – Warning Shots (prod. Nottz) | Mediafire

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Random Anecdote: Rah Digga is the first rapper I ever met. Way before hip-hop blogs. Back when I actually bought physical CDs, yeah… a long time ago… I ran into her at Burkina’s.

Ras Kass gives some details about All Day I Dream About Spitting with DJ Rhettmatic and explains the Kickstarter project as well as the Save The Ras Kass.

He announces that the album will feature production from Alchemist and Mr. Porter along with features from Chino XL, Xzibit, Jean Grae, Sean Price and more. Pre-order A.D.I.D.A.S. here.

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Here’s the last leak off JD Era’s Th1rt3en mixtape, dropping tonight at midnight. Check out a promo for the mixtape after the jump.

JD Era feat. Freddie Gibbs & Q Da Kid – Villains Lair (prod. Don Cannon) | Mediafire

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Hit the jump for the mixtape’s track list as well. Props to SirmacTV

Previously: JD Era – Ya Know This (Produced by Beat Merchant)

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In Part 2, Statik, Bun B &Termanology break down the music you need to hear, talk about putting emotions into music, a new Pimp C album, and hit you with a surprise ending.

Cop 100 Proof on iTunes or Amazon now.

Previously: Part 1