okay okay it’s just the tracklist and artwork but boy did this get me SUPER excited. I hear that there’s a Freshman 10 show in the works for later this month and well, I’ll definitely be in there. For now enjoy the pictures while we await the drop which should be on Monday. Also: I can put money on Jermaine’s hands being in his pockets for this photo. Switch it up Mr. Cole … c’mon.

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Hey Guys, I strongly suggest you support the hardest working man in hip hop right now Mr. Donny Goines by downloading his latest project 20X presented by Rocksmith Tokyo – with production by Apple Juice Kid, 6th Sense, M-Phazes and more this project will not only surprise many but wake up those of you who’ve been sleeping. Welcome to 20X.
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I have no idea what a Wakey! Wakey! is but this is the second time in 2 weeks that Theo Martins has impressed me. First with his Veni Vidi Vici track and now this. Dare I say, drop one more track like this Theo and I’m officially a fan.

Download: Theo Martins ft. Wakey! Wakey! – “Twenty Two”

Man, although this makes me REALLY happy to hear Little Brother together i’m sad that this is their last and final album. Such a bittersweet feeling, I’ll always have the Minstrel Show to get me through my sad times I guess. 9th please come back for some tracks, it really would make me very happy – let’s finish what you guys started. Khrysis as always comes through with dope production.
 

Download: Little Brother – “Curtain Call” (Prod. Khrysis)

Everyday a Star is Born – Clap for Em. Although maybe not clap for this leather business they dressed him in. Jermaine covers the April/May issue of The Source. You’ve come a long way young sir. After the jump Jermaine gives us his thoughts in 30 seconds on how he feels about covering The Source magazine. [...]

Is that what a Bruno Mars is? That’s definitely what I thought he looked like. The video for the concept is dope – I love Bobby Ray, love his style – love his music. Check out some behind the scenes footage of the first single off of his debut CD coming to a store near you in April.

Yes you read right – Sean Price’s Baby Shower – in order to get in you had to buy a baby gift off his registry. Sean Price you sir are a genius and a gangster.

One of your XXL Freshman right there; applaud that young sir.

Naledge BORN..sorry I just had to say it. This track is off Land of Make Believe which is dropping this Tuesday. Featuring The Kid Daytona who adds fire to any feature he’s on.

Download:Kidz In The Hall – Out To Lunch (Ft. The Kid Daytona)

In this cut Yela discusses his opportunity to work with some of the greats of Hip Hop such as Raekwon and Bun B as well as shows us his versatility in music. One of the flyest white guys I’ve come across – that does even try. His effortless confidence really is a quality I quite enjoy. Not to mention I haven’t stopped bumpin’ that Dear Mama track since I first heard it a couple months ago. He’s next to blow up guys. Listen to me when I say that – I’m usually never wrong.