Mixtape Download: Kool A.D. “51”

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The indie blog darlings of Das Racist have been testing the waters of solo-stardom. Back in January Heems released "Nehru Jackets" on his Greedhead label and now Kool A.D. has dropped his own solo debut 51, via Mishka NYC. The reception for "Nehru Jackets" having been overwhelming positive, expectations run pretty high for the group's (arguably, but really there's no argument) better half. 51 features guest spots from Heems, (or Himansu, as I imagine his parents say) and the dudes of Main Attrakionz. It's also 12 tracks longer than I want to listen to at once, but check out some choice tracks below or hit the link below for the full download.  Props to Mishka on this tape.

Photos: XXL 2012 Freshmen Live @ Best Buy Theater, NYC

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XXL’s 2012 Freshmen Live Tour made its final stop at the Best Buy Theater in New York on Monday. Freshmen Future, Kid Ink, Danny Brown, French Montana, Macklemore, Machine Gun Kelly, Hopsin, Iggy Azalea and Roscoe Dash were joined by special guests Cipha Sounds, DJ Khaled, Red Cafe, Schoolboy Q and Tech N9ne. Photos by Bernard Smalls

Obie Trice “Richard” ft Eminem (Prod. Statik Selektah)

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                                      Eminem says his peace on the full cut of Obie's Statik Selektah-produced "Richard," the first single off Bottoms Up, out April 3.