MUSIC: Red Nation [Mixtape] - Sophisticated & Corey Cash

DC's Sophisticated and New York's Corey Cash come together to create the Red Nation mixtape. Talk about putting in work. Lately, Sophisticated has been dropping so much material it's almost hard for me to keep up. And if you've never heard of Corey Cash, now is the time to get to know the MC. Listen to the whole tape and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: Till the World Ends - Nicki Minaj

Because Nicki couldn't make Britney Spears' tour, Femme Fatale, here is the footage that Ms. Spears plays in the backdrop while performing "Till the World Ends [Remix]."

VIDEO: Awesome - XV

NEWS: Drake Covers Complex Magazine (December 2011/January 2011)

Drizzy covers Complex's latest edition. After the jump read more about the young MC and where his life seems to be headed at this point. Sounds like Drake has a lot to say. It's a good read, trust me.

VIDEO: Heisman [Pt. 2] (feat. Honey Cocaine) - Tyga

VIDEO: Big K.R.I.T. Brings Out Ludacris & 2 Chainz in Atlanta

MUSIC: Body to Body [Remix] (feat. Rick Ross, Wale, Chris Brown & DJ Khaled) - Ace Hood

Ace Hood remixes his original with the addition of Rick Ross & Wale. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Jay-Z Chosen for One of GQ's Men of the Year

Alongside Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake, Michael Fassbender and Mila Kunis, GQ selected hip hop mogul Jay-Z as one of their "Men of the Year." Hit the jump to read about Mr. Carter speak on love, family, and his hit single with Kanye West, "N*66as in Paris."

VIDEO: Already There (feat. Big Sean) - John West

MUSIC: Hate Sleeping Alone - Drake

Yet another leak from Mr. Graham. Enjoy. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Nasty Freestyle - Grafh

The first leak from Grafh's upcoming mix tape, Pain Killers: Reloaded. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Midnight in Paris (prod. Braxton Parr) - Sophisticated

The first single from the DMV MC, Sophisticated, off of his upcoming tape An Invisible Vision. I am not going to lie, this is definitely my favorite Sophisticated song yet. I can only imagine where the 18 year-old will be in the near future.

PS. I have never heard of Braxton Parr, but this beat is dope. Good work, Mr. Parr.

VIDEO: Anyway - Cee Lo Green

MUSIC: Common Knowledge - Asher Roth

The latest track from Mr. Roth off of his upcoming project, Pabst & Jazz. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Tim Westwood Freestyle - Yelawolf

Yelawolf spits for Tim Westwood over Tyler, The Creator's "Yonkers."

MUSIC: Shut Up - R. Kelly

The first single off of R. Kelly's upcoming album, Black Panties. Sounds like that R. Kelly has some comforting words for his haters... Psych... Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Dopeman Hunter - Lil B

MUSIC: Ballin (feat. French Montana) (prod. Cardiak & Chinky P) - Tony Yayo

Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Chupacabra (feat. Capone-N-Noreaga) - Raekwon

Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Role Model (feat. Dolla Boy) - 2 Chainz

VIDEO: Never Leave Her (feat. Tay Dizm) - T-Pain

MUSIC: Changing of the Guards (feat. Diddy) - Pusha T

Pusha liberates his latest track from Fear of God II: Let Us Pray, which drops this Tuesday (November 8th). Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Toronto (WK Today, Episode 1) - Wiz Khalifa

After recently ending his DayToday series, Wiz Khalifa hits us with the first episode of another series, "WK Today." Follow Wiz backstage in Toronto with Chevy Woods and The Weeknd, watch Mr. Khalifa destroy the crowd, then peep the freestyle at the end. TAYLOR GANG OR DIE!

MUSIC: Heartbeat - The Childish Gambino

The Childish Gambino releases a new track off of his upcoming mixtape, Camp, which drops November 15th. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Lemme Go (feat. Zawles) - Royce Da 5'9", Crooked I, & Deph Naught

Deph Naught, also known as Daniel Kelly from Degrassi, has decided to take his rap career to the next level with the release of "Lemme Go" alongside Zawles, and Crooked I & Royce Da 5'9" from Slaughterhouse. Download after the jump. 

MUSIC: Afraid of Heights [Mixtape] - Omen

Member of J. Cole's Dreamville cvew, Omen, finally releases a tape for the masses to digest. With the production that Omen is capable of, and the thought provoking lyrics that I've heard on Cole's tracks, I have a feeling I won't be disappointed with this. Features include heavy hitters J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Make It Stack [Remix] (feat. A$ap Rocky) - Lloyd Banks

DJ Kast One liberates the remix to Lloyd Banks' original with A$ap Rocky. Cold Corner 2 drops Tuesday, November 8th. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Money On the Floor (feat. 8 Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz) - Big K.R.I.T.

Big K.R.I.T. ft. 8Ball, MJG & 2 Chainz - Money On The Floor from Motion Family on Vimeo.

VIDEO: I'm Flexing (feat. Big K.R.I.T.) - T.I.

T.I. ft. Big K.R.I.T. – I’m Flexin from Motion Family on Vimeo.

MUSIC: Crap (feat. Left Brain) (prod. Hodgy Beats) - Hodgy Beats

Hodgy Beats officially releases the first single off of his upcoming mix tape, "Rock/Slab" with MellowHype partner Left Brain as the first feature. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Eminem, Jay-Z & Andre 3000 Confirmed Guests on Young Jeezy's "TM 103"

According to HipHopDX, Young Jeezy's upcoming album, TM 103 will have Eminem, Jay-Z & Andre as guests. Looks like Jeezy is going his hardest with this tape (as he should be, seeing as he's taking a million years to drop it). Regardless, I am excited to see what Jeezy has in the works.

VIDEO: Unsung Hero (Directed by XYZay) - Sophisticated

It's been a while since the last post on Hip Hop Hype, but we are finally back with some new material. This time, by DMV artist Sophisticated. The 18 year-old rapper has been putting it work lately, and now that his resides in the big apple NYC, I know it will all pay off. Shouts to XYZay for directing. Great work.