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Al-Doe – “Free Smoke”

Al-Doe has been on a tear as of late with the rollout of his latest project, Legends of the Lobby, as well as the surround videos and singles. Although there are several standout tracks from the aforementioned project, Al-Doe doesn’t restrict himself from feeding that streets and that’s exactly what he did with his rendition of Drake’s “Free Smoke” single that originally appeared on the OVO founder’s More Life playlist this past March. Impressing listeners with his top-notch lyrical ability over the Boi-1da and Allen Ritter-produced instrumental, Al-Doe returns to pair the quick-strike effort with crispy visuals. Directed by Rook, we find the Bronx rapper leaving a meeting at Roc Nation and hitting the streets of New York with some of his associates.

Al-Doe’s DJ Drama-hosted Legends of the Lobby project is out now.

300lbs of Guwop – “Teefus”

80 Proof Inc. innovators and visually awe-inspiring artists 300 Rez and DK Guwop come together to form the eccentric duo known as 300lbs of Guwop. 300 Rez is known for his unmistakable, resonating deep tone, and undeniable melodies, while DK Guwop adds a quirky facet to their music that perfectly balances the work they create.

Following the release of their instantly-infectious track “Teefus,” 300lbs of Guwop call on director Ryan Lightbourn to visualize the vivacious single. Capturing the duo in their element, the official music video encompasses Rez and DK’s jovial demeanor, incomparable flare, and unmatched style, creating an extraordinary representation of what they truly represent.

“Teefus” is available now on iTunes.

Eearz – “Imagine”

After releasing a powerful visual for “If You Knew Better,” Atlanta native and Eardruma’s own Eearz returns today to revisits Eearz To The Streets Vol. 2 with the official music video for the intro track “Imagine.” Directed by Dada Creative yet again, we catch a glimpse of Eearz roaming through his neighborhood streets as he unloads his high-octane bars and delivers an energetic performance for “Imagine.”

Eearz To da Streets Vol. 1 & 2 are out now.

Eearz – “If You Knew Better”

Eardrumas artist Eearz returns today to resist the first of two volumes of Eearz To The Streets by providing the official music video for “If You Knew Better.” In the clip, Eearz is surrounded by family snapshots as the visual jumps back and forth between him speaking directly to the viewer and showing us footage of him with his family. The powerful video is a testament to Eear’z determination to find growth not only as an artist, but as a person as well. Directed by Dada Creative.

“Life is only 10 percent of what happens to me and the other 90% is how I react to it,” says Atlanta rapper Eearz, who established his name with the Eearz To The Streets Volume 1 EP. “My reaction will always determine how far I can go in life,” he says. “Stay ready—you’ll never have to be ready for what you were made for.” Eearz To da Streets Vol. 1 & 2 are available here.

Mullage ft. Scotty ATL – “Dope”

Following the release of their Weezy100it-assisted single “Dirty Diana,” which has amassed nearly 120K plays on SoundCloud since its release last month, Mullage returns to ride the wave they’ve created by accompanying “Dope” with proper visual treatment. Featuring fellow Atlanta rhymer Scotty ATL, “Dope” is the epitome of a dirty south single, reminiscent of the sounds of UGK, Goodie Mob, and Outkast, just to name a few. Staying in the same vein as their previous work, Mullage’s style continues to showcases their unadulterated chemistry, along with their ability to craft undeniable melodies and authentic verses. Mullage is currently working on their forthcoming project, Dear Atlanta, and it’s expected to arrive this winter. Directed by Tommy Nova Films. “Dope” is available for purchase on iTunes.

Drez McFlan – “Pay The Rent”

Representing Detroit, MI, Drez McFlan grew up immersed in hip-hop culture, inspired by artists that range from the Motor City’s own Blade Icewood, to Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, E-40, and several others. Talented in his own right, Drez McFlan has a work ethic like no other and it shows in his recent releases. Back in March, the D-Town rapper released Overnite Sensation: Sunset Pt. 1 and Overnite Sensation: Sunset Pt. 2 on back to back days, providing the masses with 19 tracks in all. Keeping his foot on the gas, Drez returns to push his newest official single, “Pay The Rent” — a focused, hard-hitting track that stirs up an abundance of motivation that will make even the laziest people start stacking some money.

When asked about the inspiration behind his latest single, Drez explained, “I was in the spot working, writing rhymes, paying bills, and my landlord was on my head! I had to strap my nuts on, pay those bills, or get put out on my ass and move back with with my family.” McFlan went on to say, “Lord knows I wasn’t having that shit, so I had to do what I had to do. It was really self-motivation.”

Max Priest – “Bruce Lee”

Rapper Max Priest releases the music video for his song, “Bruce Lee,” named after iconic martial arts movie star. Knocking the rap game in the face with Fists of Fury a la Bruce Lee, Max Priest drops a track off his forthcoming album Born Regal which is set for release Spring 2017. Check out the OG on social media as @OGMaxPriest and make sure to tune into this slapper!