After debuting as the lead singer of Bad Boy‘s R&B quartet, 112, Slim has stepped out on the court as a team of his own. Releasing Love’s Crazy in 2008, he’s ready to revitalize the game again with his latest mixtape,  Cruisin’ Da City, Vol. 1. 16-tracks of pure R&B/Hip Hop, and he’s able to masterfully combine hard hitting instrumentals with his signature soft tenor. Every tracks holds a special surprise, with standouts including ”Fade Away“, “Can’t Break Me Down“, and “Exchanging Faces“. Production from Oddz-n-Endz, Play and Skillz, Drumma Boy lace this mixtape, making it a certified winner. Check it out and leave your thoughts!

Trae The Truth teams up with Don Cannon to present a collection of gritty bars and street storytelling with King Of The Streets: Freestyles. Representing Houston to the fullest, he drops line after line with a southern drawl and intensity like only he can do over the hottest beats to hit last year’s rap scene. Look out for special appearances from Fabolous, Big Boi, French Montana, Jeezy, and many more. This is his 29th mixtape, easily making him one of the most productive emcees in the industry, and the quality stays consistent. Post your thoughts!

Another soulful and eccentric record from Odd Future’s Frank Ocean. Although only 1:40 in playing time, “Voodoo” showcases Ocean’s Hendrix influence. Take a listen!

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After hitting the scene in 2004 out of the city of Rochester, rapper Emilio Rojas and DJ Green Lantern drop “Breaking Point“, the mixtape.  J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League lends a hand in the production department, and Emilio adds the depth and charisma it takes to take the tracks to the next level. Tracks like “Pimpin” and “Middle Finger” showcase his lyrical flexibility, while “Realization” boasts his storytelling ability. He slows it down a bit on the bonus track, “Show Me What You Got“, a mixtapes’ lone bedroom track.  All in all, make sure you look out for more from the New York native, and leave your thoughts!