Nikki NTU - A History Of Dreams EP

I just came across a new emcee this morning who goes by the name Nikki NTU representing Brooklyn New York. Even though I say "new emcee", Nikki is no stranger to the mic having already released her debut EP, A History Of Dreams, a 7 track must have EP featuring production from fellow BK producer/Emcee, Melo-X. Check out the 2 joints i posted below, "Get It Up" Produced By Melo-X, & a snippet of her newest cut, "Upper Management" Produced by Ras G, then follow the link below to download A History Of Dreams for yourself!

Get It Up

Upper Management (Snippet)

A History Of Dreams: Here
Nikki's Blog: Here
Spotted @ Bamalovesoul

Donn T (Album Update)

Last December I posted a song from Philly songstress Donn T entitled "Kisses" which was featured on the compilation album OM 15: Celebrating 15 Years of OM Records. I just received word that Donn T is currently readying her most recent single titled "Look At" which will be released in June with her long awaited album Kaleidoscopic following shortly thereafter. Check out the album art for the upcoming debut LP from Donn T then hit the links below to check out Donn's previous post @ The Lounge as well as her myspace page.
"Kisses": Here
Myspace: Here

Theophilus London - "Accept The New" Ft. Jesse Boykins III

GREAT NEWS! Theophilus London just dropped a new video to go along with a new cut "Accept The New" which features vocals Jesse Boykins III. This song will be featured on Theoph's upcoming mixtape titled I Want You which will be dropping April 28th! If you are still unfamiliar with Theophilus London, than I present to you an opportunity to get caught up with an amazing artist by posting links below to his previous 2 mixtapes, Jam! & This Charming Mixtape. Do yourselves a favor and spend the next couple weeks with these two joints on rotation, you'll be glad you did once April 28th rolls around!
Jam!: Here
This Charming Mixtape: Here
Theophilus London Blog: Here

Toni Braxton - "Make My Heart"

Toni is back with a new club banger featuring her latest single "Make My Heart" which will be featured on her upcoming album, Pulse which drops May 4th. This song is so dope! The second time around is the best listen. I sense a lot of remixes to come with this new dance hit in the future so be sure to keep it locked as always @ The Lounge for updates! Enjoy the vid.

J. Pinder - Code Red (Album Download)

Seattle emcee J. Pinder had just released a solid album entitled Code Red which has some really dope cuts on it! J. Pinder's previous work features a joint done with producer Jake One from the White Van Music album as well as a mixtape he did with Vitamin D called Backpack Wax. Check out the audio stream above for his song "Kill It" featured on his album, then follow the links below to download both Code Red & Backpack Wax. You can also preview the whole album @ Okapylayer by following this link HERE.
Code Red: Here
Backpack Wax: Here
Myspace: Here
Spotted @ okayplayer

YahZarah - The Ballad Of Purple Saint James (Sampler)

The anticipation of YahZarah's upcoming album The Ballad Of Purple Saint James has got Soul lovers everywhere counting the days. March 4th marks the day in which Foreign Exchange Music will be releasing the album, but in the mean time, you can download the album sampler by following the link below! Support good music on May 4th and keep it locked here @ The Lougne!
Download: Sampler
YahZarah Myspace

Little Brother - "So Cold" Ft. Chaundon

Little Brother leaks another joint from their final album as LB LeftBack which due April 20th. Check out the audio stream above to hear their lates song "So Cold" featuring Hall Of Justice labelmate Chaundon & be sure to get the album when it drops!

Grooveman Spot - "Affection" Ft. Ahu (Dolly)

Today @ Bamalovesoul I came across this cat who goes by the name of Grooveman Spot straight outta Japan. Spot is a producer who dropped his sophomore album, Change Situation today in Japan but is not yet available here in the States. In the mean time get acquainted with Grooveman Spot by checking out his video above for "Affection" featuring Ahu (Dolly) then follow the link to preview and buy his previous debut album, RE: Eternal Development [Gold Star] via Amazon.
RE: Eternal Development
Myspace: Here

Pete Belasco - "Deeper"

4 My Jazz & Soul Fans). My uncle put me on to this cat Pete Belasco while I was visiting the fam out in Tennessee last summer. At first I thought it was pretty good, smooth, laid back with nice vocals on a jazz track. But after giving his '04 release Deeper a very late 2nd listen, I realize myself and others have been missing out on some amazing music. So to get those who don't already know about Belasco up to speed, hit the links below to check out both of his albums, Deeper & Get It Together @ Amazon along with a link to his Myspace page.
Deeper: Here
Get It Together: Here
Myspace: Here

Shafiq Husayn - "Cheeba" Ft. Bilal

Here's the latest video for Shafiq Husayn's joint "Cheeba" featuring Bilal. You can find this cut on Husayn's solo album Shafiq En'a-Free-Ka which dropped last October. I would encourage any and everyone to buy this album if you haven't already. This album is so unique and different it could easily be categorized in its own genre. Follow the link below to purchase this album via Amazon or just go to your local record shop! In the mean time, enjoy the vid.
Buy: Here

Jerry Blackwell - Reality Check (Album Download)

I just came across this cat Jerry Blackwell, an emcee via NC over at The Soul Dojo. in 2008 J. Black dropped this album Reality Check which he eventually made available for FREE download. The good folks over @ TSD have found an active link for DL so follow the link below to download Reality Check for your self.
Download: Here
Myspace: Here

Big Boi - "Shutterbug" x "Fo Yo Sorrows" (Ft. Too Short, George Clinton & Sam Chris)

Hip Hop legend Big Boi drops a real HEATER today "Shutterbut" which will be featured on the highly anticipated album Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty, due March 4th. I've also posted Big Boi's latest video for his song "Fo Yo Sorrows" featuring Too Short, George Clinton, & Sam Chris which will also be featured on the album! Hit the link below for Big Boi's myspace.
Big Boi Myspace

Aloe Blacc - "I Need A Dollar" (Video)

If you are a fan of HBO's How To Make It In America, Like me, they you will recognize this song as the shows theme song. Singer Aloe Blacc released his video for "I Need A Dollar" today which will be featured on his upcoming album, Good Things. If you have never heard of Aloe Blacc before, you can follow the link below to preview his 2006 debut album, Shine Through.
Preview Shine Through: Here

J*Davey - "Outta The Window" (Video)

Here's J*Davey's latest video for their song "Outta The Window" from their most recent FREE project, Boudoir Synema: The Great Mistape. Download the EP by following the link below, or by scrolling down the list of album covers on the right hand side of the page.
Download: Here

Raheem DeVaughn - "I Don't Care" (Video)

Raheem Drops his new video from his song "I Don't Care", featured on his latest album, The Love & War Masterpiece out now! Go grab that if you haven't already.

Janelle Monae - "Tight Rope" (Ft. Big Boi)

In 2008, Janelle Monae dropped her debut EP Metropolis: The Chase Suite which featured her first single, "Violet Stars Happy Hunting!!!". Today Janelle dropped her latest video for her latest song, "Tight Rope" featuring ATLien Big Boi. Peep the video above and be on the lookout for Janell's debut full length LP The ArchAndroid Which is set to drop May 18th. To hear more from Monae, check out her myspace page by following the link below.
Myspace: Here

Nas & Damien Marley - Distant Relatives (Trailer)

Nas & Damien Marley are about to make history this Spring with the release of their long awaited LP, Distant Relatives. Check out the trailer above for behind the scene footage from this deadly duo as they discuss their experiences throughout this project. Be sure to get the album when it drops this May!

Onra - Long Distance (Album Teaser Video)

Onra - Long Distance - New Album (Teaser) from enozoib on Vimeo.

Paris producer Onra has just released this new teaser for his upcoming album, Long Distance, an 80's & Funk inspired album which will be released via All City Records! After watching the video teaser for the album, I can't wait for this one to drop! The album will feature Olivier Daysoul, Buddy Sativa, Reggie B, wALTER Mecca, and T3 of Slum Village. The full length album will be released just in time for summer this May and can be purchased at All City Records website (link below). Check the teaser above then follow the link below for Onra's myspace page to hear more! Keep it locked at The Lounge as I will be sure to keep you posted!
Myspace: Here
All City Records: Here

King Coz - The Observations Of King Coz Vol. 1

H.I.S.D. Producer King Midas and fellow TX producer DJ Cozmos have teamed up to create a new beat-tape called The Observations Of King Coz Vol. 1 under the alias King Coz. These beats are amazing! If you like writing rhymes or just like listening to instrumentals, you don't want to let this FREE download pass you by! Hit the links below to be directed as follows! Click Here to preview 4 tracks before download.
Dowload: Here
King Midas: Myspace
DJ Cozmos: Myspace
H.I.S.D.: Myspace
Spotted @ Rappersiknow

DJ Quiz - Quiz Knows A Mixtape

Nah Right x Rappers I Know x That's Enuff x Peter Rosenberg present DJ Quiz dope new mixtape Quiz Knows A Mixtape. This mixtape features a number of newcomers as well as a few cats who have begun to establish a name for themselves in hip hop. The production on the album is dope featuring Black Milk, Statik Selektah, and more. Download the mixtape for FREE by following the link below. Click Here to preview 4 of the tracks before you decide for yourself.
Download: Here
Spotted @ Rappersiknow