Solo For Dolo - "Asbury Rising" (Prod By Maker) - {Audio}

 New Jersey's most slept on wordsmith Solo For Dolo has been rocking stages for a minute now, sharing the stage with some of the greats from Matisyahu to The Wailers. With Maker (Qwel&Maker, Glue) behind the production he's on a great path for success.

Kid Kid - "Platinum" - {Official Video}

Formally a member of the Young Money (twice) and now a member of G-Unit, Kid Kid stays focus pursuing his dreams despite all his setbacks.  This is one of my favorite songs by him showing us a deeper side of his personality.  I know under the mentorship of 50 Cents, he's bound to reaching his goals.

Kendrick Lamar - “Collect Calls” - {The UnOfficial Video}

 The creative High5Collective who were responsible for some of the most impressive unofficial visuals released over the last couple of years, including visual accompaniments for tracks by The Weeknd, Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean and more, return with their first video of the new year.

Turning their attention to the THC produced “Collect Calls”, a bonus track from the iTunes deluxe edition of Kendrick Lamar‘s critically acclaimed album good kid, m.A.A.d city, the collective deliver a tale involving suburban teenagers, drugs, alcohol and violence juxtaposed with religious imagery. Kendrick is a true prodigy in my eyes his artistic ability never fails to amaze me.  Real artist are born not taught or manufactured.  Checkout this track below.

Kendrick Lamar - Collect Calls (Unofficial) from High5Collective on Vimeo.

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REKS - “Ahead Of My Time” (Ft. C-Scharp) - {Audio}

Always speaking his mind REKS is starting this new year off with select words for those who extend one hand while holding the dagger in the other. Brought to you by garglegrenades.com, 'Revolution Cocktail' , from the sound of this joint he's about to have a great year.  Check him out below, lyrically conscious material is what REKS represents.

Uptown XO - "Colour de Grey" - {Audio}

DMV representative Uptown XO just released Colour de Grey LP, a self-consciously retro album worth downloading.

The DC rapper, part of the Diamond District group, has already released videos for two singles from the project and they left a strong impression. On “Good Vibes” he teamed up with long-time collaborator Ab the Pro to fine effect, combining lyrics that reflected on the “grey skies” over America with a soothing, throwback chord change. Then, just last week he released some stirring visuals for  ”Petey Greene”, another Ab the Pro production, which sampled ’70s soul and the voice of Washingtonian TV personality Petey Greene to fine effect. Indeed, the partnership between XO and Ab the Pro, who produces all but one of the tracks on the tape, lends the project a real coherence and smoothness.

As well as the tracks mentioned above, the mixtape includes a feature from South Bronx native The Kid Daytona (another nostalgic advocate of classic late 80s/ early 90s sounds) and Tranquill.