King Mez x Long Live The King (Mixtape Stream/Download)

If you haven't heard the name King Mez let me introduce to Raleigh, North Carolina's dopest up and coming MC. Mez has been rockin for a while but he just recently dropped his project Long Live The King, with no rap features and featuring production from Mez himself,  IllMind and Commissioner Gordon. This is by far one of my favorite projects that has dropped this year, because of the production and the way that Mez can tell his story with such honesty. This is an incredibly impressive body of work, I advise you don't sleep and give it a spin.

Malik B & Mr. Green x Definition (Music Video)

Malik of the Roots decided to drop by and give us the visuals for his collaboration with Mr. Green. This serves as a single for their upcoming collab LP called Unpredictable. This is some smooth dopeness, peep the visuals below.

 

Kami De Chukwu x I Say (Prod. by Ricky Dubbs)

Another Chicago representative Kami de Chukwu of Savemoney released a new track that will be going on Ricky Dubb's upcoming mixtape. This one is full of potent bars from Kami with a lush backdrop for him to get his flow on. Listen to what Kami gotta say below.

Pharaoh Monch x P.T.S.D. (Full Album Stream)

Pharaoh Monch just released his latest album Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, with features from Talib Kweli, Black Though and The Stepkids. This is Monch's 4th studio album following up his last release W.A.R.

Alicia Keys x It's On Again f. Kendrick Lamar (Prod. by Pharrell)

Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell... what a combo right, well they came together to write this incredibly beautiful track It's On Again that will be featured on the Amazing Spiderman 2's Soundtrack. They also decided to bring us the visuals, with clips from the movie. Check it out below.

 

Locksmith x Freestyle On Shade 45 W/ DJ KaySlay

Bay area MC Locksmith released his album A Thousand Cuts today, and decided to get on the radio with DJ Kay Slay and spit a few bars in honor of it. This freestyle is just a preview of Lock's capabilities, make sure you check out the full stream of ATC after you watch the video below.

 

Mick Jenkins x Steam (DJBooth.net Freestyle) (prod. by TJay Beats)

One of my favorite up and coming MC's by the name of Mick Jenkins decided to drop his contribution to the DJBooth.net freestyle series with this track called Steam. This one is produced by TJay Beats who provides Mick with one of the most trapped out beats I've heard him on. Check out the heat below.

Saba x 401K (Prod. by BRPJD)

Saba of Pivot Gang outta Chi-town is gettin ready to release his heavily anticipated Comfort Zone this spring. Today he lets loose his single produced by BRPJD called 401k. This release only increased the anticipation for me, I dig the dudes style. Check out the track below.

Ratking x Canal (Music Video)

New York trio Ratking has just dropped their latest project So It Goes. I just recently started listening to these guys, but from what I've heard, i dig it. Very unorthodox flows and beat selection which makes for some very interesting music. This is a video from one of the songs on the album called Canal. Check out the video and if you like what you see/hear check out the full album.

SZA x Z (Album Stream)

TDE has promised 6 albums this year. Following the successes of their first two (Oxymoron & Cilvia Demo) they release SZA's Z. With features from Kendrick Lamar and Isaiah Rashad, as well as production from Toro Y Moi, Mac Miller and DJ Dahi. This project is smooth. She eerily reminds of Lana Del Ray, but maybe thats just me. Stream the project below, and if you dig it enough cop it on itunes.

Chuck Strangers x Hus Kingpinx Hus Kingpin Meets Pro Era (Mixtape Stream)

DigiCrates producer/MC links up with Pro Era's Chuck Strangers to bring us Hus Kingpin Meets Pro Era, featuring 6 original tracks and two remix's. Check out the project below for some dope music influenced by early Pro Era tracks.

Jesse Boykins III x Love Apparatus (Stream)

Jesse Boykins III is a neo-soul / R/B singer that I have been a fan of for a while now. He has recently released his album Love Apparatus, in which he collaborated with producer Machine Drum. The project features Phonte and Theophilus London. Check out the stream courtesy of NPR.

http://www.npr.org/2014/04/06/299889937/first-listen-jesse-boykins-iii-love-apparatus

THEMpeople x Smoke Break IV (Stream / Download)

Chicago has a huge amount of young talent making music that are really making moves. One of the dopest production teams out of the Chi is THEMpeople. They have just released their latest project Smoke Breaks IV with features from Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Mick Jenkins and many more. Not only that, but the production on this album is absolutely incredible, with a really unique feel. This project is definitely in heavy rotation on my end at the moment. Give it a spin and see what you think.