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    New Music: Apathy – “Rap Is Not Pop”

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    Apathy’s provocatively titled “Rap Is Not Pop” will appear on the Connecticut rappers forthcoming Handshakes With Snakes, and looks to raise a discussion about the current generation of rap music he feels is not like the tried and true era he’s from. Hit the jump to peep Apathy’s “Rap Is Not Pop,” which will appear on Handshakes With Snakes — arriving sometime in 2016.

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    New Music: Migos – “I Told You” x “Story of YRN”

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    Following the release of their debut album Yung Rich Nation and Streets on Lock 4 mixtape, Atlanta’s Migos are prepping the release of Migo Money. And to tease the forthcoming mixtape, Quavo and Offset are sharing a pair of tracks in “I Told You” and “Story of YRN,” which have been produced by Dee Money. Listen to both Migo Money tracks after the jump.

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    New Music: PRhyme Team With DOOM and Phonte for “Highs and Lows”

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    The duo of Royce da 5’9″ and DJ Premier, also known as PRhyme, will be dropping a deluxe version of their self-titled debut album from last year. The project will feature new collaborations with the Roots’ Black Thought, Joey Bada$$, Logic, and, on the track “Highs and Lows,” DOOM and Phonte. The track, produced by DJ Premier, was recently premiered on Beats 1, which can be heard after the jump.

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    New Music: Yung Ralph – “Bands” feat. Young Thug

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    Veteran Atlanta rapper Yung Ralph will be dropping a new mixtape I Am Juugman on December 8th, and to support the forthcoming tape he’s sharing “Bands” featuring fellow A-Towner Young Thug. Check out Yung Ralph’s “Bands” produced by London on da Track after the jump.

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    Video: ProbCause – “Same Thing”

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    Rising Chicago emcee ProCause’s flair for soulful lyrics landed him on iHipHop’s A3C Volume 5 earlier this year — which you may stream in its entirety here — and today he’s returning with the visuals to his deep cut “Same Thing.” Directed by ProbCause & Elijah Alvarado, the colorful video perfectly compliments his exciting, vivid lyricism. You’ll fine yourself getting lost in the soulful vibes of the Drew Mantia-produced track, but the thought-provoking lyrics (“Just know I understand what you going through/ You don’t have to lie to me, it’s written all over you”) are enough to snap you back into reality. Check out ProbCause’s vibrant visuals to “Same Thing” after the jump.

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    Video: Young Roddy – “Nothing to Something”

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    After sharing the first single from his forthcoming debut album, The Kenner Loop, the pride of Louisiana, Young Roddy has returned to premiere his new video “Nothing to Something” via HotNewHipHop. Serving as the second official single from The Kenner Loop, which will drop December 4th, “Nothing to Something” finds Roddy sharing the story of how he came from humble beginnings to his now paramount status as one of New Orleans most respected MCs. Shot by the talented DMF Films, the video exemplifies the essence of the Blair Norf produced track and even features a cameo by fellow Nola rapper Trademark Da Skydiver. Check out the visuals for Roddy’s “Nothing to Something” from his debut album, The Kenner Loop (available for pre-order via iTunes now) after the jump.

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