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Vic Mensa – YNSP (Ft. Eliza Doolittle)

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Save Money affiliate Vic Mensa gets an assist from UK songstress Eliza Doolittle for the latest INNANETAPE bumper “YNSP”. Look for INNANETAPE September 30th.

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Rating 8.4

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09-24-13

Rick Ross Ft. Future – No Games

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If we’re to believe anybody in the rap game is playing “no games”, it has to be our bro Rick Ross. And while the Future feature for what is Ross’ new LP’s lead single is a bit predictable, Ross’ flow and rhyme scheme on “No Games” is not. Maybe nobody in hip hop works as hard as the MMG chief does, listen to “Hustlin” (remember this is the same dude who rhymes Atlantic w/ Atlantic) or any of the early pre-Port of Miami Ross features and compare it w/ “No Games”, the progression/the labor put in is undeniable. Mastermind is due later this year.

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Rating 8.3

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09-05-13

Mick Jenkins – The Water

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Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins links up w/ new Fools Gold-signee High Klassified for production on “The Water”. The lead and title track from Jenkins’ upcoming mixtape, “The Water” finds the CHI rapper easy gliding all over H.K.’s cooly-tipped after hours-styled production. A++

Mick Jenkins (Twitter)

Rating 8.4

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09-04-13

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Deeper

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“Deeper” is both the newest track and the title of an upcoming EP (due 9/24) from Freddie Gibbs & Madlib. Another instant classic in the MadGibbs canon, “Deeper” again showcases the nearly perfect dynamic/symbiosis (why not?) between Madlib’s steady soul-driven production hand and Gangsta Gibbs’ A+ diction and rhyme schemes.

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Rating 8.9

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09-03-13

JMSN x Ab-Soul – You’re Gone (IAMNOBODI Remix)

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German producer takes JMSN and Ab-Soul really really deep like Mariana’s Trench inside a singularity deep, that and he manages to horn in that “hOoowwww” vocal sample from Cam’ron’s “What Means The World To You”. If you’re like us and that’s absolutely your lane than best to be getting familiar below. Singularity/Cam’ron.

IAMNOBODI (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.10

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08-30-13

Joey Bada$$ – My Yout

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Probably the best rapper out right now not named Kendrick or Drake (and we don’t say that lightly), Joey Bad dials up another win with latest Summer Knights single, the ragga-tinged “My Yout”.

Joey Bada$$ – My Yout

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Rating 8.5

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08-30-13

Giveaway: Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2013 @ Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on 9/21/13

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UPDATE: Contest is now closed.

It’s that time of year again when Virgin Mobile brings its annual FREE music festival to Columbia, MD. Gracing the Merriweather Post Pavilion this year on September 21st are a collection of B3SCI favorites that include Madeon, Robin Thicke, Vampire Weekend, Ghost Beach, MGMT, Washed Out, CHVRCHES, Icona Pop, The Knocks, and Sky Ferreira… just to name a few.

B3SCI is giving away one pair of tickets to this coveted festival to one lucky reader! To win just email us here and let us know you’d like to be entered into the FreeFest Contest in the subject line. In the email tell us which FreeFest artist would you most like to see in a photo with Sir Richard Branson and his golden CEO mullet? (one entry per person). We know… decisions, decisions. Our winner will be picked from the pool of submissions on Monday 9/9, so keep an eye on your inbox. You can get additional details on the show as well as ticket info HERE. Good luck and may the fest be with you!

ALSO, to those already attending FreeFest try your luck with Virgin Mobile’s exclusive meet and greet experience! Full details on how to enter the contest can be found HERE at the official contest page.

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reviewed by
08-29-13

Drake – The Motion ft. Sampha (Sango Remix)

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Our bro Drake gets a remix from one of our favorite artists of the moment in really in genre, Sango. The Detroit-native selects for a very Drizzy-friendly after hours melange of 3 A.M. vibes and down keyed beats that we’re absolutely loving. Sample Sango’s mix for “The Motion” below.

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Rating 8.9

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08-28-13

Portugal. the Man – Evil Friends (Jake One Remix Feat. Danny Brown)

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Vet hip hop producer Jake One pulls quite the remix rabbit out of his hat w/ this slowed (& might as well be throwed) take on Portugal. The Man’s (!) “Evil Friends” single. That. And oh yeah, it features a cool rhyming bro that goes by the name Danny Brown too.

Jake One (Facebook)

Rating 8.4

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08-27-13