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Nickelus F is someone I’ve been meaning to check out for a little while and with a new mixtape coming out August 3rd it’s as good a time as any. These are the two latest leaks off of his Commercials mixtape, which is a precursor to the re-release of his other mixtape, Season Premiere. “World Of 1000 Dreams” is the most promising of the two tracks with its chill, semi-stoner vibe.  Just going off of these two songs, it looks like Commercials would be worth a listen so keep it in mind.

Download: Nickelus F – “Go Head” x Nickelus F – “World Of 1000 Dreams”

Eminem just released this new video which is the first single from his album Recovery. I have heard mixed reviews on it but as I have stated before I think Em should be getting back to his old form. There are no excessive Kim rants and accent and it is just Em against the world which is the exact angst that spurred his first few albums. We all will find out for sure if he is legit back in a couple weeks when his album drops on June 22nd so be on the lookout for it.

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I am glad I didn’t post “Unforgettable” when it dropped yesterday because I hate doubling up posts on an artist so soon after posting another song. Also there are several accounts out there that Boi-1da is going to rework the drums for “Unforgettable” so take that into consideration when you listen to it. Both of the tracks feature heavy hitters in the industry and showcase the type of feature heavy album that Thank Me Later is going to be when it drops later this year. Grab the downloads and tracklist after the break. Shouts to HNM for the tracks!

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With TML dropping on the 15th,  How I Got Over on the 22nd, June is shaping up to be a fine month for albums. And with Eminem, Blu, Shad, Lupe and others all planning to release albums by year’s end, if you don’t cop at least one CD this year, then there is definitely something wrong with you. After the break are the tracklistings for both albums, with features stated. I’m probably not the only one who feels a bit disappointed that How I Got Over will only be 9 tracks long, but anything new from the house of ?uest and Thought is alright with me. EDIT: ?uestlove cleared things up and said that this will actually be The Roots’ 11th album, and as such there will be 11 tracks (tracklist updated after the jump). Technically, this will be the 9th album from the Legendary Roots Crew to feature new material, but when you count their ‘99 live CD and their 2-volume compilation set, then How I Got Over would indeed be number eleven.

 Also after the jump, grab Drake’s “9 AM In Dallas”, which he wrote today at, well, 9 AM in Dallas. I don’t feel like writing another Drake post, which is why I’m just shoving it into this post. Jimmy shut it down on this one, so check it out.

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I have a feeling this might not actually be the “Miss Me” Drake was talking about in interviews a few days ago, but that’s what it’s being sold as. This will be off of TML, in full and free of tags. There’s no Carter verse on this version, but Drake does hold his own regardless. It’s hard not to see the hate being directed at Drake from seemingly everyone, but it’s dumb not to have expected any different with a personality like Drake’s and such a quick rise up the ranks. All that matters to me is that I as a fan enjoy it and that Toronto will wake the fuck up and support it. Boi-1da continues to work his magic behind the boards and delivers yet another dope beat. In terms of TML tracks that have been heard in whole or partially, I’d rank this second, between “Fireworks” above and “Shut It Down” in third.

Download: Drake – “Miss Me” feat. Lil Wayne (Prod. Boi 1-da) (Tagged)

Visually, this song is decent with all the scenes going on at once while he sits on the bed and the other shots all utilize some sort of effect which kept me interested throughout the video. I am a big fan of Drake and think most of the hate is unwarranted jealousy but the shots of him in this video are cheesy to me. He looks like he is overacting and trying to go hard with his lip syncing and even the way he looks into the camera. Hopefully, this is a one time thing for me and maybe it will change the more I watch it, but I was expecting more although I am not nearly as disappointed as “The Best I Ever Had” debacle haha. Or maybe I should stick to the music and start ignoring the videos for my own sake.

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Considering that So Far Gone dropped fashionably late on its release date, I’m pleasantly surprised that this dropped before the midnight deadline. It goes without saying that I’m looking forward to Thank Me Later, especially since it’ll be my home city’s next big opportunity to really break through. Whatever happens with the album though, I’ll continue to stand behind Drake due to his contribution to the Toronto scene. Home-town bias aside, “Over” is for sure a promising first buzz track. The Boi-1da beat, as tight as it is with the strings and the snares, might not connect well with mainstream radio, but it will for sure be on high rotation at your local hip-hop radio station some time soon. Lyrically, Drake delivers with his usual style, and I’m glad to hear that he’s staying true to his Comeback Season/So Far Gone flow as opposed to conforming to Wayne’s style. Thank him later.

Download: Drake – “Over”