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The summer is in full effect, even if the weather has been rainy and nervous. That new Pusha T album is going to be one of the most important moments in hip hop for 2013. It’s almost like VA’s Allen Iverson of the hip hop is having a rebirth. This new track “Who I Am” featuring 2 Chainz and Big Sean is hotter then August in a Texas desert. So far, that album My Name Is My Name looks to be a classic.

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Wale made hip hop headlines this week when he went to the Flight Club in NYC and brought out the entire stock of Jordan 3’s for his friends, fam and supporters. I should send him my address because I haven’t received my pair yet. But his latest record with Just Blaze titled “88” that dropped this week was perfect for the occasion. After all ”88″ is when MJ won the slam dunk competition, jumping from the free throw line in his custom Jordan 3’s.

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Ms. Kelly Rowland continues her campaign of shock and awe with her latest single off of Talk A Good Game. Nothing too controversial in this, just Ms. Rowland singing about tales of the “Street Life.” This cautiously sounds like a remake of the 70’s classic by Randy Crawford of the same song title. Kelly’s version though is her own take, along with a 16 bar freestyle from Pusha T. All of this under a fresh track that has a nice summer vibe, courtesy of Mr.Hitmaker himself, Pharrell.

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If you ever get to see West Coast rapper Problem live at a show, then you know he is every bit as true to his namesake. Problem’s buzz is rivaling that of Kendrick Lamar’s before he was snatched up. His latest record “Roll Up” features hip hop royalty in T.I. and Snoop Dogg. Diamond Lane continues to be one of the new forces in hip hop music with hella fire….

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Joey BadA$$ is one of my favorite new MC’s in the rap game. He is that broken zipper on the backpack of your favorite hipster; get it? In plain terms, BadA$$ is where 90’s era backpack hip hop and new school hipster ish collide. His latest offering “95 til Infinity” is another sneak peek off his upcoming mixtapeUntil we read again… Summer Knights. It’s genius, raw, sublime and bizarre, all in one track. Most definitely must hear music.

Until we read again…