Site Update

We apologize for the long hiatus, there were a lot of contributing factors, but that is all in the past now. RapMaticJM will be relaunching early 2013, new team members, new design, same dope Hip-hop. Again, we're sorry to have you waiting for so long, but next year is gonna be big.

V3RB - Tiger (Music Video)

Whoa, I was pleasantly surprised by this submission, the production is crazy, and V3RB, the latest talent to come out of Cali, hits some ill verses on this. Peep the video above, and definitely be on the look out for more.

e.d.g.e. - Destroy & Rebuild (Mixtape)

After months of anticipation, e.d.g.e. finally gives us a full taste of his latest project, Destroy & Rebuild. If you love Hip-Hop, and I know you do, you'll click download without hesitation. 

Download: e.d.g.e. - Destroy & Rebuild (Mixtape)

M-Dot - B-Sting

Off on his European tour, which has him doing shows with Slaughterhouse, Saigon and El Da Sensei, here is a cut off his latest mixtape, Layer Cake, with tight prodcution from JoniZ. Peep the preview of the track below, and be sure to hop over and download his tape.

Download: M-Dot - Layer Cake (Mixtape)

Da Product - All I Know (Music Video)

Another J.Preme discovery, this time a Hip-Hop duo hailing from the Midwest, Michigan area. The production and smooth flow, makes for a pretty tight track. Peep the visuals above, and be on the look out for big things from these guys

Illus - Forever (ft. Apathy)

Illus has been on a roll lately. He hooks up with the underground veteran, Apathy, to create a old school feel track, with the classic images throughout the video. Peep the visuals above, enjoy.

Jesse Abraham - Parallels (ft. Emilio Rojas & TreZure Empire)

This latest cut from Jesse Abraham is a special one. Off his upcoming project, I Am Water, emphasizing on third world and developing countries, that don't have the luxury of having clean water at their dispense at all times. Each dollar you use to purchase this track, will be donated. Peep the preview below, and be sure to hop over the download link, and do your little to help.

Download: Jesse Abraham - Parallels (ft. Emilio Rojas & TreZure Empire)

Doug Crawford - About That (ft. Royce 5'9")

I gotta say, this latest submission to hit my inbox, isn't bad at all. I'm feeling Doug, as he enlists the talents of the rap veteran from the D, Royce Nickle Nine. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Doug Crawford -  About That (ft. Royce 5'9")

NOM - In My Lifetime (Music Video)

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The homie NOM hit us with the latest cut off his upcoming project, Different Breed. As always, peep the video above, enjoy.

Wordsworth - Coloring Book (ft. Meleni Smith)

Wordsworth, with the vocal talents of Meleni Smith, hit us with his latest single off his latest album, The Photo Album, available now. Peep the visuals above.

Sean Price - Long Walk In The Park (Music Video...Kinda?)

If Hip-Hop was a high school, Sean Price would be the bully that pics on the geeky kids like Drake. Peep this parody track put out by the Boot Camp vetaren, and be sure to catch his free show this Thursday, June 7th, 6 on the dot, at Betsy Head Park in Brooklyn, featuring; Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Masta Ace, and more.

Illus - “Son Of A Beat (ft. Chuuwee)

I can't stress enough how much I'm feeling this track from Illus and Chuuwee. I was introduced to both artist earlier this year, and its been one of my better discoveries. Peep the visuals above, and hop over to iTunes and pick up Illus' latest album, Family First, which definitely earns the honorary Cop badge.

Oh No - Dues N Don’ts (ft. Phife Dawg & Jose James)

Another cut off Oh No's latest LP, Ohnomite, available now over at iTunes. Peep the preview and download link below, and make sure to hop over and pick up this wild collection of features Oh No has put together.

Download: Oh No - Dues N Don’ts (ft. Phife Dawg & Jose James)

REKS - Shotgun (ft. Jon Connor & Venessa Renee)

Anything featuring REKS or Jon Conner is guranteed a co-sign from me, so you can only imagine how happy I was to open my inbox to a song with both. As always, preview and download link below, enjoy.

Download: REKS - Shotgun (ft. Jon Connor & Venessa Renee)

Nas – Life Is Good (Album Cover)

After his surprise performance with Hip-Hop royalty, Lauryn Hill, Nasir Jones finally hit us with the album cover to his upcoming album, Life is Good.

REKS - Chasin' (Music Video)

And the influx of videos continues today. This time I got two JM favorites, REKS with his latest track produced by Statik Selektah. Like dope verses' over a tight beat? Then you should be doing less reading, and more watching the video above. 

King RA - I Gotta Get Paid (ft. cuts)

While the hook is a little lack luster, and leaves much to be desired, the track as a whole is dope. King RA hits us with hard hitting verses, giving us his perspective of a tough music industry. As always with RA, it features the distinct vocals we've come to expect from him, that really pierce any beat he gets on. Peep the video above, enjoy.

Oh No - 3 Dollars (ft. MF DOOM)

Madlib's younger brother hooks up with one of his older siblings partners in crime, DOOM, the worst known. Off his upcoming LP, Ohnomite, releasing tomorrow, peep the visuals above, and make sure to pick up his project,

A$AP Rocky - Brand New Guy (ft. Schoolboy Q)

Easily one of my favorite cuts off Rocky's critically acclaimed mixtape, LiveLoveA$AP. Peep the visuals above, and be on the look out for A$AP Rocky's upcoming album, releasing this year.

Tito Lopez - They Told Me

Here's the first leak off Tito Lopez's upcoming mixtape, The Hunger Games. Peep the preview and download link below, and be on the look out for his tape, out June 14th.

Download: Tito Lopez - They Told Me

Quake Matthews - Set You Free (Music Video)

Hard hitting productions, with some smooth verses, how can you hate something like that? Quake Matthews hit us with just that, off his latest project, The Book Of Matthew, available now over at his official site. Peep the video above, and hop over the link and pick up the tape.

Chuuwee - B.Y.O.WEED (ft. Dutch Rebelle)

Chuuwee hit us with the second cut off his upcoming project, Wild Style. As always around here, preview and download link below, enjoy.

Download: Chuuwee - B.Y.O.WEED (ft. Dutch Rebelle)

Illus - Extraordinary (ft. Blueprint)

I've always been a fan of Illus' subtle videos, the concepts are usually low key, but still filled with creativity. Here is the first single off his latest mixtape, Family First, featuring underground heavy weights like Ill Bill or Apathy. Peep the visuals above, and go pick up Family First now.

The Accomplices - The Burner (ft. Guilty Simpson, MaG, D.Randle, D.Rose, & TWICE)

Another gem graced our inbox today, this time from the producing team of The Jake, and BroadNMarket, as The Accomplices. Here is the first cut off their upcoming EP, The 10-90, releasing early June. Peep the preview below.

Serge Severe - Rare Flow (ft. Jon Belz)

I'm always up to listening or seeing the visuals to new shit from Serge Severes camp, here we have the video to one of my favorite tracks I've heard in the last few months. The beat grabs you in the minute you press play. Peep the visuals above.

NOM ​- ​Nightmares Of A Dream

NOM dropped us his latest cut off his upcoming mixtape, Different Breed. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: NOM ​- ​Nightmares Of A Dream

Wordsmith - Music for the Masses (Music Video)

I'm really feeling this latest cut from Wordsmith, the smooth instrumental, laced with some dope verses, whats not to like? Peep the visuals above, and enjoy. 

A-Boogie - Return of The Raw (Music Video)

The homie A-Boogie just dropped his latest solo effort, with its accompanying visuals, for all of us to enjoy. Peep the video above.

Childish Gambino - Unnecessary feat. Schoolboy Q (Tags)

While not your typical Childish Gambino (aka D-Money) music, Gambino manages to add his witty humor and make the typical "stuntin' music" most rappers seem to do nowadays his own. Featuring Schoolboy Q, stay tuned for the tagless download available soon. And don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for Childish Gambino's upcoming, unnamed, project. 

Knoc-Turn'Al - I'm Out To Get Paid (ft. Futuristic, Slo V, Retro & 1st Bood)

This little posse cut put together by Knoc-Turn'Al is a banger, the beat, lyrics, all hits hard. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Knoc-Turn'Al - I'm Out To Get Paid (ft. Futuristic, Slo V, Retro & 1st Bood)

A-Boogie x Sling Shot - Don't Break My High

The homies over at Itz Over Ent hit us with a new cut, featuring the talents of A-Boogie and Sling Shot. The production is tight, and its accompanied by the superb lyrics we've come to expect from their camp. Peep the download link and preview below.

Download: A-Boogie x Sling Shot - Don't Break My High

Derty Den - Matlock (ft. Hugg E. Bear)

This was a pretty decent effort from Derty Den, with Hugg E. Bear lending his vocals on this Big Jazz produced track. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Derty Den - Matlock (ft. Hugg E. Bear)

Kemz83 - The Beat Tape

I rarely, if ever post instrumentation on here, and I should be ashamed, producing and mixing is one of Hip-Hop's elements. Here I present to you Kemz83's latest project, simply dubbed, The Beat Tape. Full stream and download link below.

Moe Pope - Grey Clouds (ft. Sun Kil Moon)

Digging through all my submissions throughout all of last week and this one, and man this one stood out, I'm definitely feeling this cut from the homie Moe Pope. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Moe Pope - Grey Clouds (Sun Kil Moon)

Acetik - That's My Word (ft. King Magnetic)

Guess who's back? Back again, J is back, tell your friends...Alright got the cliche re-welcoming out the way, how have you guys been? Well after a pretty long hiatus, Which we apologize for, will not happen again, I hit you with the latest Acetik track. The beat is mixed up by Weirdo, a producer hailing from Italy, and you can most definitely tell he is a student of DJ Premier. Peep the preview and download link below, enjoy.

Download: Acetik - That's My Word (ft. King Magnetic)

OnCue - Rich Kid (Music Video)

There aren't a lot of things that can get me to take a break from studying for Finals, but you can bet some visuals from OnCue is one of them. The video for Cuey's "Rich Kid" dropped today, and while not on par with his "Feel Tall", it's definitely one of his most creative videos yet. And to leave us wanting more, he gave us a little preview of his next visuals, "New Religion" (produced by Party Supplies & Just Blaze).

Updates This Week

We apologize for the lack of content this last week.  Worry not, in the coming days we will right back up to speed, providing you with the top unsigned, underground, and mainstream Hip-Hop music you've come to expect at RapMaticJM.

Locksmith- 5 Fingers of Death (Freestyle)

Locksmith, the Bay area emcee has gotten a lot of love from us in the last few months. He appeared on Sway's radio show on Shade 45, and partook in his infamous "5 Fingers of Death" segment, where the emcee has to spit over 5 random instrumentals, without a breather. Peep the video above, and if you haven't already, pick up his latest album.

Ancient Alienz - Brutality (ft. Donnie Darko)

Brutality hits us with his latest cut featuring Donnie Darko. This is a must listen, and it goes without saying, a must download as well. So without further adieu, preview and download link below.

Download: Ancient Alienz - Brutality (ft. Donnie Darko)

FowL – Hit Me Up

I'm really feeling this latest track from the young emcee from Detroit. FowL hooks up with the veteran producer, Alchemist. Peep the track and download link below.

Download: FowL – Hit Me Up

Mae Day – Speed Me Up (ft. Cope)

Let me start off by saying, homegirl can really wreck any track she spit on, and this release is no different. Mae Day, another emcee from the Detroit area enlists Cope on her latest release. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Mae Day – Speed Me Up (ft. Cope)

Copywrite - Royal Flush (ft. Genesis Elijah, Mystro & Iron Braydz)

Here is a little posse cut track off the European version of Copy's upcoming album, God Save The King. Peep the preview and download link below. 

Download: Copywrite - Royal Flush (ft. Genesis Elijah, Mystro & Iron Braydz)

Fokis - Lyrical Homicide (ft. Livin Proof & Sadat X)

The videos just keep coming in, but I'm definitely not complaing. This is the 4th single off Fokis's latest project, A Vintage State Of Mind. Peep the video above, and hop over to the link if you haven't picked up the mixtape.

Kayohes - Stranger (Music Video)

Up until today, I have never heard of Kayohes, and what a shame that was. Fresh from our inbox is this new up and coming artist hailing from New Mexico, who dropped us his latest cut. Peep the video above, and be on the look out for future releases.

Moe Pope - Dead Kennedy's (ft. Slaine)

This high energy beat is matched by hard hitting verses from Moe Pope and Slaine, for a great track with pretty decent visuals. Peep the video above.

Stryfe x Illingsworth - The Opening Act EP

I first featured Stryfe a few weeks ago, along with the other group members of Local MU12. Here is his latest collaborative project with Illingsworth, and a continium of the great releases today. Another album/mixtape, another cop, download link below.

Download: Stryfe x Illingsworth  - The Opening Act EP

The Other Guys - Joe & Insanate's Excellent LP

I been back and forth on this album for a few days now, and I gotta say, the production is so tight. I was constantly impressed with beat after beat, and the accompanying verses flowed perfect on each cut. Overall the album is well done, and worth the download. As always here, download link below.

Download: The Other Guys - Joe & Insanate's Excellent LP

Sheek Louch x Ghostface Killah x Styles P- Shrooms

The latest off the Wu Block, this time including Styles P along with Sheek and Ghostface. Can we start hearing more members of Wu-Tang and D-Block?..Hopefully. But for now download and listen below.

Download: Sheek Louch x Ghostface Killah x Styles P- Shrooms

A$AP Rocky - Goldie

Following up the Theophilus London joint, A$AP Rocky hits us with the first cut off his upcoming album, LongLiveASAP, dropping this July. As always, preview and download link below.

Download: A$AP Rocky - Goldie

Nipsey Hussle x Blanco - Nade (ft. Messy Marv)

With every release Nipsey Hussle and Blanco put out off their next collaborative project, the more impatient I am for the finished product. Peep the latest cut of course prodcued by Cookin' Soul below, with the download link. 

Download: Nipsey Hussle x Blanco - Nade (ft. Messy Marv)

Wordsmith - Prelude To The King (Mixtape)

We featured a cut off Wordsmith's latest project a few weeks ago, and we were all impressed here at RapMatic. Finally, here is the release of Prelude To The King, brought to you by DatPiff and the homies over at 2DopeBoyz. Download link below.

Download: Wordsmith - Prelude To The King (Mixtape)

Hasan Salaam - Miss America (Music Video)

 I gotta say how I own every compilation album Snowgoons has ever put out. I'm a big fan of the German production team, so every time I see a new track produced by them, I jump on it. Here is the latest visuals from Hasan Salaam, a powerful track, with a crazy video, mixed by the German team. Peep the video above.

Theophilus London - Big Spender (ft. A$AP Rocky)

We're a little late to the party, but better late then never. That pretty mother fucker from Harlem hooked up with Theophilus London on his latest cut. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Theophilus London - Big Spender (ft. A$AP Rocky)

Coachella 2012 (Live Stream)

Couldn't make it out to Coachella? Worry not, for YouTube is streaming the popular music festival for free throughout the weekend. Check it out here.

JD Era ft. Mac Miller – Hate Me Later

Mac is everywhere it seems, here he hops on JD Era's latest effort. As always, peep the track with the download link below.

Download: JD Era ft. Mac Miller – Hate Me Later

Jon Connor - The People's Rapper LP (Mixtape)

After his The Blue Album project, where he spit over beatspicked from Jay's Blueprint trilogy, I became an instant fan. When I heard he was doing a sequel, this time taking his bars over classic Eminem cuts, I knew it would be an instant cop, and after breezing through it, I was right. This is why Jon Connor's latest release gets the RapMatic "Cop" badge. Download link below.

Download: Jon Connor - The People's Rapper LP (Mixtape)

Maseo - I Bring The Soul & He Brings The Funk (ft. Mac Miller)

Easy Mac gets together with another De La Soul member for another incredible track. Peep as Maseo enlists the Pittsburgh emcee on his latest cut. Preview and download link below.

Download: Maseo - I Bring The Soul & He Brings The Funk (ft. Mac Miller)

iLLA - Killin' Themselves

The latest leak off iLLA's upcoming mixtape, Max Ernst. The hook leaves a bit to be desired, but the verses are on point. Peep the preview and download link below. 

Download: iLLA - Killin' Themselves

Local MU12 - Pay What You Owe

Stryfe, along with his Local MU12, RP and Fokis, dropped us a brand new cut, as they lead up to the release of their debut album, Labor Days. Peep the track below, and make sure to head over to that download link.



Download: Local MU12 - Pay What You Owe 

Chuuwee - West Francia (Music Video)

Here is the visuals to Chuuwee's latest cut off his upcoming project, Crown The King, dropping the 24th of this month. Peep the video above, enjoy

Oddisee – Hustle Off

Oddisee let go of a freebie today, to celebrate his upcoming release, People Hear What They See, avaliable now for pre-order. Peep the track and download link below, enjoy.

Download: Oddisee – Hustle Off

Slim Devito - American Dream

If this is a preview of whats to be expected from Slim Devito's upcoming project, The Cheat Code, then I must say, his mixtape has jumped to one of my more anticiaped releases. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Slim Devito - American Dream

MrMecc - #JBF

I'm really feeling this track, I wasn't up on MrMecc until his music popped up in my inbox, and I gotta say, I'm a fan. Off his upcoming release, I Can Explain..!, peep the track and download link below, enjoy.

Download: MrMecc - #JBF

De La Soul - The Work (2&4 Remix)

One of four remixes from the Deluxe-Edition of De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 'First Serve' album. Avaliable now on iTunes.

Jon Connor - Hello

I cannot wait, let me stress that again, I CANNOT wait for Jon Connors latest project to drop. His Jay-z inspired mixtape was one of my favorite releases this year, and this Eminem one should be no different. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Jon Connor - Hello

Tribeca - True Lies (ft. Camp Lo & M-Dot)

Tribeca drops the latest cut off his upcoming mixtape, The Pookie Syndrome. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Tribeca - ft. Camp Lo & M-Dot

David Banner - Californication (ft. Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hussle, Kree & Ras Kass)

Off David Banners upcoming free project, is the latest leak featuring a plethora of West Coast rappers. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: David Banner - Californication (ft. Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hussle, Kree & Ras Kass)

Sadat X - We In New York

The Hip-Hop veteran Sadat X, hit us with the first single off his upcoming album, New York. Peep the preview below, and hop over to pre-order the song off iTunes.

Pre-Order - Sadat X - We In New York

Lef-T - She Gone

We first featured Lef-T, the local New Jersey talent, a few weeks ago, and  he was an instant hit around here among our staff. Here is his latest cut produced by Hen-Rock. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Lef-T - She Gone

E.D.G.E - Flash & Flare

All I gotta say is, Destroy & Rebuild needs to come out already, E.D.G.E has been teasing us with gem after gem long enough. Here is the latest leak off his upcoming project. As always around here, preview and download link below.

Download: E.D.G.E - Flash & Flare

Willie The Kid - Die Free (Music Video)

Off his Fly 2 mixtape, Willie The Kid drops his latest visuals. I'm really feeling the cinematic feel, Kevin Budzynski directed with this one. Peep the video above.

J. Cole - Sideline Story (Music Video)

Probably my favorite cut off Cole's debut album after "Lost Ones". Here is the visuals to his latest single, low key but still shows the progress J. Cole has made as an artist from putting out mixtapes online, to being a international star. Peep the video above, enjoy.

Nipsey Hussle x Blanco - Girl Scout Cookies (ft. Dorrough)

This Nipsey Hussle project is looking to be one of my most anticipated projects this month. Leak after leak I'm left in awe. Peep the preview and download link below.

Download: Nipsey Hussle x Blanco - Girl Scout Cookies (ft. Dorrough)