Ab-Soul sits down with LA Stereo to talk about his new album Control System (which is now available in hard copies), the Black Hippy movement, being underrated and the main obstacle in his career.

The BBAS producer is working nonstop to complete his duo EPs for release this coming Tuesday (May 22nd). This promo video, however, has absolutely nothing to do with the actual final product ha.

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After teasing fans with a preview, Waka Flocka and Plies kick things up a notch with the full version. Triple F Life drops June 12.

Track three off Will’s Rites of Passage mixtape gets some party-inspired visuals. Shouts to Ashley on the heads up.

The collective of Common, No I.D., James Fauntleroy, and Makeeba, return with the smooth guitar-heavy “Queen to Be.” For those wondering, it doesn’t sample the classic from Coming to America. Stream the gem below.

New Music: Cocaine 80’s – “Queen to Be”

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More from Waka Flocka Flame Feat. Plies, and Sean Kingston Feat. T.I. below…..

New Music: Waka Flocka Flame Feat. Plies – “Lurkin”

Waka Flocka gets turnt up with Plies on the new cut “Lurkin” off his Triple F Life LP due June 12. Pre-order the album here, and stream the heavy rattler above. (Props to DatPiff)

New Music: Sean Kingston Feat. T.I. – “Back 2 Life (Live It Up)”

After a near fatal jet-ski accident, Sean Kingston’s ready to return to the radio. The singer is set to release is third album Back 2 Life later this year and offers up the new single “Back 2 Life (Live It Up).” T.I. makes a cameo on the song which samples Soul II Soul’s  “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me).”

For the title track off his upcoming mixtape, Gucci attempts to stay on top with the game’s most demanding feature. I’m Up arrives just in time for Memorial Day weekend on May 26 at 10:17 am.

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Two rappers I can never understand whenever they open their moufs drop a collaborative effort from Fozzie’s upcoming Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family album, dropping June 12th.

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The first season of “Loiter Squad” premiered in March and has already aired eight of the group’s 15-minute episodes. Although no premiere date was announced at press time, fans can anticipate the show’s second season to air in late summer or early fall.

In music news, the Odd Future gang recently released the group’s second compilation record, The O.F. Tape Vol. 2, on March 20, and Tyler the Creator’s follow-up to last year’s solo album Goblin, titled Wolf, is expected to be released this summer. In addition, O.F. member Earl Sweatshirt is currently working on a number of projects, including a solo album and a collaborative project with Tyler. Dates for each release have not yet been revealed.

Check out the “Loiter Squad” Season 1 trailer below:

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Two of rap’s finest hailing from Atlanta in Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz hook up for the song, “I’m Up.” In usual southern fashion, the two come together on a heavy base rattler for the streets. The song will appear on Gucci’s new mixtape of the same title that drops on May 25 at 10:17 a.m.

New Music: Gucci Mane Feat. 2 Chainz – “I’m Up”

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Previously: Gucci Mane Feat Chris Brown & Lil’ Wayne – “Cyeah Cyeah Cyeah Cyeah” (prod. by Polow Da Don)

Two nights ago, Rockie Fresh returned to his stomping grounds and performed at the Hard Rock Cafe Live in Chicago. Here’s a recap of his performance. Life On The Otherside coming soon.