Jaylien – Lucky Guy [Video]

St. Louis native Jaylien drops a visual for his “Lucky Guy” song. “I know I’m not the only one who’s been in a situation where you’re sleeping with someone’s partner and yet you feel he’s actually the lucky one because he gets to keep her,” JAYLIEN said in a press email. “It’s a true story so everything kind of flowed out naturally from start to finish. Word for word, the song is me in a very frustrating place, kind of dark place. The lyrics and music had to match the emotion and be authentic.” Watch the clip above.

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WatchTheDuck feat. T.I. – Hustler [Video]

Southern trio WatchTheDuck present the Deluxe Edition of their acclaimed EP, “The Trojan Horse”. Executive produced by collaborators T.I., Pharrell Williams, Tricky Stewart, and Steve Aoki, the EP demolished genre barriers with its unique hip hop / soul meets electronica sound. Additional EP guests include Afrojack, ScHoolboy Q and Candice Pillay. This massive Deluxe Edition includes the original seven tracks and adds eleven remixes, never before seen music videos for “Making Luv To The Beat (feat. T.I. & DJ E-Feezy)” and “Hustler (feat. T.I.),” four alternate VIP mixes from WatchTheDuck and a brand new bonus track, “Back Home.”

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Adrian Marcel Speaks On Stepping Away From Music For A Year, New Album + Performs Live [Video]

We caught up with bay area rapper Adrian Marcel on Sway in the Morning and got to talking about his new music, Warriors’ championship and more. In 2014, the Oakland artist broke out with hit single “2 AM” and has followed it up with a number of mixtapes, establishing himself a growing fanbase. A couple months back, Marcel released his debut project GMFU (Got Me F**** Up). The album’s single “MOBBIN” features Too $hort, Lil Boosie and M-City Jr., but for the most part it’s Marcel spitting his truth.

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Dave East – What Is The Hold Up [Video]

Dave East is past the point of people asking “Who?” when you mention his name. The Harlem native has released unforgettable projects and has sold out shows long before many expected him to. And you know what? He can care fucking less. Dave’s success is all attributed to the effort he has put in and he knows what he deserves. *Cues in “What Is The Hold Up”* Dave’s newest track has a smooth beat to it and features him rapping about all the hard work he has put in and just wanting to achieve everything he deserves. And it definitely is ALL deserved. Even without all the credit he has received from the OGs like Nas, Dave East is one you don’t want to turn your back on. Check out the video premiere of Dave’s “What Is The Hold Up” above and make sure to stay tuned for his upcoming album, “Paranoia”.

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