New Song: FowL- Shades Down

Brand new from FowL, who's blitzing 2012 with some dope tracks. "Shades Down" showcases the Detroit rapper's chilly vibe.

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New Mixtape: Asher Roth- "Pabst & Jazz"

Surpassed expectations is certain ways. Some stuff worth listening here. Good features of A$AP Rocky, Casey Veggies.

Download here

Spotlight: Local Nobodies

Sulaiman and Mathien, calling themselves "Local Nobodies," dropped this album this past December. Smooth beats and clever raps highlight this underground Chi-Town gem. Check out "Nothing is Perfect, But Everything is Beautiful" below.  Other dope tracks include "Pink Flowers," "The Next Dollar," and "Breath In (Let Go)."

Download the digital album here.

Drake and Common

It looks like this Drake and Common business has actually gotten some attention. I didn't expect Drake to respond to such shots, since it would have been prudently dope if he would have ignored Common. But now, each artist, representing different generations of hip-hop, has spit verses taking direct shots at the other. I agree with Alan (@SnobWorthy) that the beef should be taken in context, where it has become a forum between two different eras of hip-hop on the musical future of the genre.

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Kendrick Lamar- Ignorance is Bliss

Legit: Action Figures

dope track

New Song: FowL- "A Million"

Been following FowL for a while now. 2012 is gonna be a good year for this cat.

Spotlight: Legit

This Chicago rapper is... well, just take a listen. Download his mixtape, "Coloring Outside the Lines" here.