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I was feeling the track “Keep It Movin’” and have been waiting for this since the summer.

Chicago-based, D.C.-bred emcee Dave Coresh has stepped into the Booth to bring fans his long-awaited fourth mixtape, Formal Introduction. Mixed by DJ Tay James, the street album is presented by RubyHornet, FakeShoreDrive, IllRoots, and DJBooth.net. Other sponsors include Jugrnaut, InoPrints.com, DTLR, Q&Q Entertainment, Classick Studios and Grade A Mixtapes.

Among the 15 fresh new cuts showcased on the set are the recently-featured title track and the artist’s Booth debut, the reader-acclaimed “Keep It Movin.” Fellow Windy City natives Mike Schpitz, Add-2, Vic Mensa, Chuck L.i., Rocket and BEN, along with D.C.‘s G5 Clive join Coresh throughout the project, flowing over beats by Rob Bates, Maja 7th, ILL Brown, Chaise Marcel, Nova and Jon Francis.

Tracklist and download below the break. Also shout out to Georgetown beating Cuse today, if it wasn’t for that my day would be hectic and suck but thankfully now it is all good.

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Time to expand your musical palette a little beyond hip-hop and let me introduce you to the band The Pass. I had never heard of these guys until PMA posted them several weeks ago and I have been listening to these singles ever since. Both have great choruses and I’m not sure I can pick a favorite of the two. At first “Colors” (above also) will probably be your favorite due to it’s ready for pop radio polish but don’t sleep on “Crosswalk Stereo” which will continually get better with each play. I have introduced them to several people who specialize in different genres and all have come away giving them positive reviews. Check out both songs below the break and let me know if you’re fiending for an EP or  album like I am now.

EDIT: According to John D. in the comments section below they have an EP available for $5 whose link will also be below the break.

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I’m not sure if I have ever featured these guys on here before but M1 Platoon are from the DMV and also have 9th Wonder as a mentor.

Though they have been making their trademark as unorthodox, way out the box rappers in Washington, D.C. all throughout high school, it wasn’t until their move to pursue higher learning in NC where things took a better turn with results. M1 moved down south to N.C. Central University where they met Grammy Award winning producer and former NCCU Hip Hop Initiative instructor, 9th Wonder. The platoon quickly took to “uncle 9th” as their mentor, mastering their craft in music production (Vaughn Garcia) and crisp lyricism.

I haven’t been able to find the placement for this song but I know their tape Illest In America is on its way.

Download: M1 Platoon – “DMV Rock”

I still don’t like the chorus of this song one bit but I do like the rappers he got to represent on the remix. Theo has been making some songs that I have been feeling recently but talking about the “life of a don” on the chorus doesn’t do it for me. Also, I do know that other people like songs like this and I’m not taking shots but it just isn’t for me. Check it out for yourself because the verses for this one are worth the listen and who knows, some of you out there just might like the whole thing.

Download: Theo Martins ft. Big Pooh & Emilio Rojas – “Veni Vidi Vici” (Remix)

“Good Lord it’s about to get ugly……Winehouse”

Pinks (who was formerly A. Pinks) is an artist I have been following for a couple years now and I was glad he hit me up the other day with this jam. He has been missing from the scene for sometime now and this is his comeback and he addresses his absence in the song itself. The flow he has is often unique and goes in when he touches the mic so it was dope to hear from him and some new material. “Mazi Porscha Rari” itself is a simple freestyle type track over Lloyd Banks’ “Beamer Bentley Benz” and the simple production was perfect for him to weave his flow in and out of. Stream the song at the link below and you will see what I mean.

Download: Pinks – “Mazi Porscha Rari” (Freestyle)

Here is what Sgt. Tibs at GWHH had to say about the Five One’s new mixtape.

Our DMV homies The Five One check in with their latest mixtape in honor of their road trip to SXSW in Austin! First off, congrats to the group on their mini-tour across the south. They reward their fans and new listeners alike with this mixtape that features many of their GWHH-acclaimed remixes combined with a couple brand new original joints as well! You’ll be hard pressed not to find somethin’ you like on the tape as fans of artists like Lil’ Wayne, Lauryn Hill, and Janet Jackson will undoubtedly appreciate their creative remixes.

These guys are a dope band with a unique hip-hop blend that are definitely worth checking out. Tracklist and download link are below the break.

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Darren is the second rapper we have featured to go in on Drake’s new single “Over”.

Over the weekend we all know there was a huge buzz over Drake’s newest single, “Over”. Well after listening to it and having a conversation with a close friend I decided to add a little irony to the track and call it “Under(rated)”. Its really hard building a buzz these days and sometimes you feel like your work goes without due credit. Well this song should catch your ear, and may make a believer out of anyone who has had doubt thus far.

This beat is so sick that I foresee a huge wave of these remixes in the near future.

Download: Darren Hanible – “Under(rated)”