Breaking New First: J. Smith

Philly stand up! It’s time to break some new talent and this time around it is a friend of mine, J. Smith. This kid originally hit me up a while ago to check out his mixtape “Kid In Me” and I finally got around to listening to his material. Yesterday he released a new track, “Near Graduation”, a positive and catchy track! You can purchase his track “Smile Girl” on Itunes now! Follow him on twitter @airjsmith and tell him earStyle.net sent you! Check out his new single “Near Graduation” after the jump!

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Takin’ It Back: Notorious B.I.G. – “Hypnotize”

Today marks the 13th anniversary of Christopher Wallace’s death, so it would only be right to dedicate today’s throwback video to Mr. Biggie himself. Sit back, reminisce, and enjoy the “Hypnotize” video. I chose this track, because well it is just one of the best hip-hop club songs and the feeling is just nostalgic. Listening to the song and watching the video just take me back to good times and I am sure it will do the same for you on this sunny Tuesday morning. R.I.P. Biggie and let’s keep the peace America!

New Music: Travis McCoy ft. Bruno Mars- Billionaire

I didn’t even know Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes was working on a solo album. Today the first single, “Billionaire” leaked from his upcoming album “The Lazurus Project”. It’s a dope inspirational track and the hook is pretty fly. Bruno Mars can also be heard on B.o.B’s current Hot 100 hit “Nothin’ On U”. Make sure y’all head over to the Video section to see the video for the single…it’s hot! This will be his first solo project on Nappy Boy Entertainment. Stay posted for more info on the album.

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: “Billionaire”

Spankin’ New Video: B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ On U”

What a perfect way to start a beautiful day in ATL! B.o.B released the debut video off his “The Adventures of Bobby Ray” album this morning on MTV and it’s definitely just as good as the song. This is kind of what we expected from Wale for “Pretty Girls”, but of course it would have been too right for him to have a decent video for the track. This video is full of eye candy, and is definitely on the creative side. Watch the video to see who B.o.B ultimately leaves with in this paper cut-out world of his.

New Music: Plies ft. Bei Maejor – “She Got It Made”

Spring and Summer is on the way and there’s nothing better than new bangers on the radio. “She Got It Made” will definitely be a staple on a radio station near you. This will be the third single off of his “Goon Affiliated” album which does not have a release date yet. The banger follows “Becky” and his current single with Keri Hilson “Medicine”. Check it out!

Listen/Download: “She Got It Made”

New Music: Drake – Over

Drake’s first single from his highly anticipated debut “Thank Me Later” finally hit the net! Drake is living life right now and that’s what he’s going to do until it’s “Over”, and according to him he won’t be stopping anytime soon. I am sure this will be a radio smash just because it’s Drake, and the track is definitely a hot one. From production to the lyrics, the song is really on point. Check it out for yourself!

Listen/Download: “Over”

Breaking New First: Meko McAfee

Just last week I found out about McAfee and his video “No One”. A Few days later he released the continuation to the video for the track with a record and video entitled “Loving You”. It’s pretty rare to find up & coming talent with quality visuals. Props go to the director of both clips, ERIC MINH SWENSON. Reppin’ for the West Coast, McAfee offers some dope singles! Check the videos after the jump and leave some feedback.

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New Music: Dondria ft. JD – You’re The One Remix

There’s nothing like a good old fashioned remix that’s actually a remix. Instead of just throwing a rapper on the remix to Dondria’s “You’re The One” she linked up with Jermaine Dupri and DJ Chuckie for an uptempo smash. New lyrics, new vocals, new everything and we love it! She is definitely on our radar for 2010. If you are not familiar with her, she was actually discovered on YouTube by Jermaine Dupri and he signed her to So So Def. They are currently wrapping up her debut, “Dondria vs. Phatfffat”. Check out our interview with Dondria from last year over in the Interview section.

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: “You’re The One” Remix

Amerie’s Getting Married?!

Look’s like Amerie is no longer a free agent and is now engaged to her business partner Len Nicholson. Radio personality Angela Yee shared the news via twitter. According to the report the couple got engaged in Paris. Amerie usually keeps her personal life pretty private, but maybe she’s about to open up a little more. Just a few months ago the million dollar legged singer released her debut Def Jam release, “In Love & War”. This is definitely sad news for me and many others out there. Guess we won’t get married, huh? Check out pictures after the jump.
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H-Town Is Back And Ready To Knock!

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Before there was Pretty Ricky there was H-Town. Known for their bedroom banger “Knockin’ Da Boots”, the duo lost a member in 2003 and now they are back and ready to Knock off the ladies heels with their new single “Knockin’ Your Heels Off” featuring Jodeci and Pretty Ricky. Find out what the group have been up to and what’s the inspiration behind the name of their new album, “Child Support”.

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New Music: Estelle ft. Kardinal Offishall- Freak

Estelle can be a “Freak” any day of the week according to her new joint, “Freak”. Just yesterday we posted that the video would drop on her official site www.estellemusic.com today at 4PM EST and today the single leaked! It’s definitely a hot one and very different. You don’t want to skip this one!

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: “Freak”

New Music: Bobby Valentino ft. Nicki Minaj- Stilettos & T-Shirt

Here’s a new one, “Stilettos & T-shirt” from Bobby Valentino and it features the female go to rapper Nicki Minaj. While the cut sounds like a rejected Songz track, it’s still a pretty catchy one. If released to radio the song could do fairly well. Maybe it’s just me, but Nicki is on so many songs that her verses are starting to sound a little identical. Do you agree? Check out the song for yourself!

Listen/Download: “Stilettos & T-Shirt”

New Music: Sean Garrett ft. Plies- Lay U Down

It’s a hit on the radio? This guy penned it! Sean Garrett is preparing to release an album sometime soon and recently spoke about his upcoming video for the single “Get It All” with Nicki Minaj. While you wait on that check out this new cut “Lay U Down” with Plies.

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: “Lay U Down”

Video Pick: Behind The Scenes Of Estelle’s New Video

Estelle is on the way with some new music and her first single’s video premieres this Friday. Check out a clip of Estelle on the set of her new video “Freak” which is produced by David Guetta. We didn’t even know Estelle had a new single on the way so this really took us by surprise! Make sure you logon to www.estellemusic.com this Friday at 4pm EST for the world premiere of the video!

Takin’ It Back: Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

Anytime it rains, the first song that comes to my head is this hip hop classic right here. Missy Elliott was always so innovative with her videos. “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” is no exception. I can’t wait for Missy to make a proper return to the music scene and hopefully she hits up the studio with Timbaland and create some of that old magic. Watch, nod, and send me some suggestions for the next Throwback video!

Spankin’ New Video: KanYe West- Coldest Winter

Talk about knowing how to completely market a product until there’s nothing left. KanYe just dropped a video for “Coldest Winter” off of his “808 & Heartbreak” album. This definitely came by surprise as KanYe is currently in the studio working on his next album. The video is no different than any other KanYe video. It brilliantly uses fashion, art, and story telling to bring a story to life in ways that not many other artists can do. KanYe never fails to impress me with the videos. On another note though, I am kind of looking forward to Spring and the seasons to change…maybe this should have been released in let’s say, November or December?

Spankin’ New Video: Monica- Everything To Me

Here is Monica’s first video from her “Still Standing” project, for the Missy Elliott produced “Everything To Me”. Monica looks great in the clip, but the plot really doesn’t match the song. We will give her a B for effort though. The song is a favorite though and is currently climbing the charts thanks to regaining public attention with her show “Still Standing” and her appearance on Keyshia Cole’s “Trust”. Her album is due next month and we are definitely looking forward to it!

Tabloid Junk: Jennifer Lopez Dropped & Album Shelved?

Seems like it’s hard for a lot of the veterans these days. Just when everyone thought Jenny was about to emerge from the block with some heat, it seems as though Sony dropped her. The singer’s album “Love?” has also been shelved indefinitely according to reports. While reps for the singer are saying they left on a mutual agreement, other reports are also saying that the label decided to pull the plug on the relationship after her Tricky Stewart/Dream produced and penned single “Loubotins” bombed. Word is that she isn’t wasting any time and have been meeting with Island Music Group’s head LA Reid. Read more for a full report.

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New Music: Snoop Dogg ft. Kid Cudi – That Tree

Here’s a dope one from Snoop Dogg and Kid Cudi, appropriately titled “That Tree”. The cut is done by Diplo, who is famous for his work with M.I.A. This is a banger right here! The switch up in the beat is sick. If you didn’t pick up that “Malice In Wonderland” album make sure you do that A.S.A.P.! It was definitely a favorite of 2009.
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: “That Tree”

New Music: Ludacris – “Sexting”

Here’s a track leaked by Ludacris himself called “Sexting” which is a bonus cut off his upcoming “Battle Of The Sexes” album. The cut done by Producers of the decade, The Neptunes is a hilarious cut that could be a take on the whole Tiget Woods situation. Ludacris is definitely back to the good ol’ days and we are really anticipating this album. Let’s go!

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: “Sexting”