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Mr. Chrystopher won't release My Name is Shawn until July 10th but he let this track loose on his youtube account. This is the first material we've heard from his upcoming album and it's accompanied by a video of Shawn's hometown, Inglewood, CA. Check it out below

Shepard Fairey connected with Incase for a new capsule including a backpack, laptop cases, as well as an iPhone case. The new collection is branded with Obey and Shepared Fairey iconography, and will release in the next few months. via HighSnobiety

"Don't funk with my groove, whatever you do. " THEESatisfaction is a new duo out of Seattle. Their blend of soul, 802s R&B, and future sounds have gained them a building buzz as well as a guest spot on Shabazz Palaces' critically acclaimed 2011 release. In "Queen Supreme", which they also produced, the girls deliver an honest and sincere threat, don't funk with their groove. Check out the new song below, off their LP Awe Naturale .

It's only right that we would get a Bob Marley tribute song from a man named Smoke Dza. One of my favorite up and coming emcees, Dza weaves a record about lifes up and downs, and how something out of "Marley's Garden" helps get him through the day. Grab it below. Smoke Dza: "Marley's Garden" "Treat these pigeons like Marlon Brando"

Odd Future will release a new mixtape on March 20th, Odd Future Tape Vol. 2 . Simple enough. Today they dropped the cover art for the project featuring their Odd Future store manager Lucas Vercetti.

Let's take a trip to Indianapolis real quick, where we'll find this new release from Grey Granite of the Heavy Gun crew. "I Am Not" is Grey's latest record, and it feels like a Grey is a new zone as he says on the track. Grey's definitely been grinding for a while, good to see he's making some of his best music. Take a listen below. Grey Granite: "I Am Not"

The Brown Bag AllStars always keep it 100 in my book and today is no different. The homie J57 sent over the first leak "Rottweilers" from the Brown Bag AllStar's EP titled Brown Label Part 1 , due 2/13. Check "Rottweilers" after the jump. The Brown Bag AllStars: "Rottweilers" (Prod. by J57)

"Laying out my plans, like it's clothes for the next day." Add-2 links up with 9th Wonder for "Going, Going, Gone" featuring Deejay Juice. Add-2 went to North Carolina to make this record with 9th, and it's a little something off his forthcoming Save.Our.Souls. Add-2: "Going, Going, Gone" (prod. by 9th Wonder)

Jackie Chain teams up with Nick Catchdubs for a new mixtape, After Hours. Download it here .

G-Side released the visuals for "Gettin' It", their collaborative effort with Stalley and Joi Tiffany. Watch it below, and read up on G-Side via our First Look . http://youtu.be/c0WpyWONTu8G

The Primeridian pay tribute to J. Dilla with this new compilation, "What If Jay Dee Produced PCP". In the words of Race Bannon: "Anyone that knows The Primeridian, knows we ain't Johnny come latelys, we celebrating Dilla's life and legacy... This collection of songs (free download) over rare and unreleased gems from the late James Yancey aka Jay Dee aka J Dilla is in honor of the producer/artist/musician extraordinaire... Featuring The Primeridian (even the member Tree has a song), Ang 13, James Earl Bonez, Big Malcolm Little, Burgandy Cashmeir, B.B.L.A.C.C., Uneq'ka, Pigmeat Markham, [...]

Lungz has been semi-absent musically after his late 2011 release, Dream Killaz project. This hiatus has found him moving full speed ahead doing collabs with other artists, shows in new markets, and he looks ready to ignite the scene in 2012. Today we get "From The Faucet" prod. by DM8, off Lungz' upcoming untitled project. Lookout for more Lungz coming this week with a special guest feature! Lungz: "From The Faucet" (Prod By DM8)

L.E.P. Bogus Boys unlocked a key to the industry over the last two years with the release of cinematic and story-telling videos. Rather than the "rap in front of the camera route", L.E.P. have continued to produce music videos that run as short films. They continue the trend with their longest video to date, "Streets Talking" with "Johnny Chochran". The clip is directed by Jonah Schwartz and L.E.P. Watch below. via The Fader

Digital Freshness is back on February 18th at Beauty Bar. Mick Boogie returns for another DJ set, last year he performed to a sold out crowd. Also on the bill is Mic Terror, who will be performing his new album, Riverdale The Musical, in its entirety. This is going to be a one-time only performance from Mic Terror that you definitely don't want to miss. Also on the decks will be DJ RTC, VIPJ, and Vic Lloyd. Tickets are available now for only $5 via Ticketweb .

Sulaiman gives out some new music just cause he feels like it. We're not complaining with the narrative "Freaky Deaky". Grab it below. Sulaiman: "Freaky Deaky"

"Breaking necks, turning heads like the exorcist." E-40 is that dude, and if anyone has a chance to rap forever, it is definitely him. Here's his new joint, "They Point" feat 2 Chainz and Juicy J. E-40: "They Point" feat 2 Chainz and Juicy J

Curren$y follows up his new EP with this new freestyle over Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M.". Credit Willie The Kid with the assist, who was apparently in Muncie, Indiana with he got the call from Curren$y to go in over this Hip Hop classic. Curren$y and Willie The Kid: "C.R.E.A.M." freestyle shouts to Mr. X

"I do boom bap, don't do cool rap." De La Soul's Plug 1 and 2 are First Serve, a new side project full of alter-ego and rap stereotypes. So far, it's fucking amazing. They just dropped their first official video for "Must Be The Music", a call to get skilled or get out. Whack emcees must take heed.

Jay-Z played a special show at New York City's Carnegie Hall last night. According to MTV , the set included over 30 songs, guest appearances by Nas and Alicia Keys, as well as Hov going into the balcony to finish his set. From all the tweets and talk, I'm sure this was a really dope concert. Check out a little footage below. Get More: Music News

Here we have a stream from Sonnymoon's forthcoming May release. "Just Before The Dawn" is great music for the morning, and the stream includes an alternative version by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. Check it below.