Amidst the clutter of mediocre rappers discussing tired topics, being able to capture a listener’s attention is harder than ever. Enter Warm Brew, four dudes from Venice Beach infusing a distinct taste of old school jams into a fresh sound. Their self-titled freEP dropped this morning on DJ Booth just in time to be enjoyed with the sunshine of summer. As with their previous release, Natural Spirit, production is on point here with Espy handling most of the tracks. Heavy bass lines set the tone throughout. Contrary to what their name suggests, all that comes to mind when it’s blaring through my headphones is: smooth and refreshing. Definitely some shit you wanna roll the windows down for and enjoy. Grab the whole thing below.

Warm Brew – Doin’ it Right
Warm Brew – Nothin from Nothin (prod. by Listed)

Warm Brew – Warm Brew EP(Via DJ Booth)

Another new track from Drake. No real hard verses here, sounds like something from So Far Gone. Ladies might like this one. His new album, Take Care drops October 24th.

Drake – Marvin’s Room

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Big Sean’s been working hard preparing us for the release of his debut, Finally Famous: The Album. With 20 days until its release, today he dropped off “So Much More,” another track from the album to go along with the others he’s released so far. (Check it below, my favorite of the ones he’s leaked). Scope the tracklist below as well as a word from Yeezy and an inspirational and emotional message Sean himself delivered at his listening party last night. As expected, a good amount of features on the list, including Lupe, Kanye, Pharrell, and Rick Ross. He’s also been talking about a mixtape that’s supposed to drop in the next couple weeks so stay tuned for that. The kid from Detroit is ready to make the jump to being a household name; Finally Famous: The Album comes out June 28th.

Tracklist

(via Complex)

1. “Intro”
2. “I Do It”
3. “My Last” f/ Chris Brown
4. “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me”
5. “Wait For Me” f/ Lupe Fiasco
6. “Marvin & Chardonnay” f/ Kanye West & Roscoe Dash
7. “Dance (A$$)”
8. “Get It (DT) f/ Pharrell”
9. “Memories (Part II)” f/ John Legend
10. “High” f/ Wiz Khalifa & Chiddy Bang
11. “Live This Life” f/ The Dream
12. “So Much More”
13. “What Goes Around” (Bonus Track)
14. “Celebrity” f/ Dwele (Bonus Track)
15. “My House” (Bonus Track)
16. “100 Keys” f/ Rick Ross & Pusha T (Bonus Track)

Mac Miller’s created an almost unrivaled buzz over the past couple years, proving to be one of the best rising MCs in hip hop. He’s shown his relentless work ethic by throwing his smooth flows on a variety of different (free) tracks and features with other artists. Before he became label-mates with Wiz Khalifa on Rostrum Records and put out K.I.D.S. and The High Life, Mac (‘EZ Mac’ at the time) spit alongside fellow rapper from the ‘Burgh Beedie to form the group The Ill Spoken. I always enjoy hearing rappers’ early work because it shows a more raw version of their talent, and how they’ve refined and grown as artists over time. How High: The Mixtape showcases just that — rhymeskills over more traditional hip-hop beats than what Mac’s used on his recent work. Definitely worth a listen for any fans!

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Bonus

New track from Mac & Chiddy. Also, mixtape that came out a while back hosted by Mac and friends entitled “Sour Hour.” Handful of tracks from Mac and others including Chevy Woods about Ms. Jane.

Mac Miller ft. Chiddy – Open Your Eyes

The Sour Hour Mixtape hosted by Mac Miller and TreeJTV

New track from Kendrick. I suggest heeding the advice of the first few seconds and play it real loud on some good speakers. Song concept is pretty sick.

Kendrick Lamar – Sex With Society

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Couple new videos dropped today:

First is Fashawn – “Down That Road,” the catchiest song off his last mixtape, Higher Learning 2. The track features Sam Hook on the… hook which works well as a complement to Fash. Leaked yesterday but was removed quickly, this is the final version. Check it below.

Next is the visual representation of “Rooftops,” the track from 18 year-old Luke Christopher ft. Asher Roth. 2 and a half minute video of the two rhyming from where you’d expect. Keep an eye out for Christopher in the coming months, dude’s got talent.

BONUS

2 Unreleased tracks from Big Sean. Both sound like his earlier work. If you liked Finally Famous: The Mixtape you’ll like these.

Big Sean – Home
Big Sean – Not Good Enough

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Jermaine’s back at it with “How High.” Another good track from Fayettenam’s finest, seamless transitions of wordplay from line to line. Real raps with a little inspiration… really happy to see Cole not get sucked into the tendency to strictly rhyme about success that a lot of artists do after experiencing some. Definitely something to enjoy with some smoke on this Memorial Day, enjoy!

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J. Cole – How High