MUSIC: VXXIXCIII [Mixtape] - Sophisticated [@RappingForDC]

Sophisticated's long awaited mixtape, VXXIXCIII, which dropped last night at midnight. Production includes ZELDUHHLOVE, Joey Morphyne, Sir Meelf, and more. Features include King Sinatra and Paul Gee. Hit the jump to stream/download Sophisticated's latest project. Salute!

VIDEO: The Evils (Watching Me) (prod. Zel Duhh Love) - Sophisticated

MUSIC: An Invisible Vision [Mixtape] - Sophisticated

Sophisticated drops his highly anticipated mixtape, An Invisible Vision. Been following the DC native for a while and one thing that I can't deny is his worth ethic. Been looking forward to this project for the past few weeks and finally we have it. Hit the jump to listen to/download the whole thing. Salute!

MUSIC: Cold As Ice (feat. Mr. Eze) + Game 6 (feat. Aceology) - Sophisticated

Sophisticated drops two new singles with the help of Mr. Eze and Aceology. Not sure where Sophisticated gets his beats from, but they just so happen to be the perfect fit for his style. Listen to "Cold As Ice" below and "Game 6" after the jump. You'll also find the download link for the two new singles there too. Salute!

MUSIC: D.O.P.E. (Drive. Opportunity. Passion. Excellence.) - Sophisticated & Joey Tacinelli

Sophisticated & Joey Tacinelli drop their latest offering. Whether or not your a fan of Sophisticated, you can't know his hustle. The DC native is going to be around for a while whether you like it or not. Hit the jump to listen to the whole tape and download it.

MUSIC: The Unseen [EP] - Sophisticated

Sophisticated drops an EP to end 2011 and introduce 2012 alongisde producer Sleepy Z Beats. I am digging the originality that comes with each track. Hit the jump to listen to the whole tape and download it.

VIDEO: Grimy (prod. Joe Bostron) - Sophisticated

Sophisticated drops his highly anticipated video for his Savior of Sound single, "Grimy."

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.

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: 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.

MUSIC: Savior of Sound [Mixtape] - Sophisticated

The fourth mixtape from DC native Sophisticated. Sounds like he has been getting better these past few months since his last project. It seems like he has a better grasp on this thing called hip hop. Hit the jump to listen to the whole tape and download it after the jump. SALUTE!

MUSIC: My Drive (prod. Joe Bostron) - Sophisticated

The first official single from Sophisticated's upcoming mixtape, S.O.S., produced by Joe Bostron. This beat goes so hard, and I am glad Mr. Bostron gave Sophisticated the chance to spit over it. Sophisticated definitely didn't let him down with this one. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: The Capital's Finest [EP] + Deliverance of Fresh [EP] + The Distress Signal [EP] - Sophisticated

Surprise surprise! In celebration of Sophisticated's 18th Birthday (yeah, he's only 18) he drops three EPs all on the same day. You want to talk about hustle? You want to talk about grind? It seems like Sophisticated is always dropping music. Therefore, we support him on HipHopHype, and he's only getting better. Hit the jump to listen to all three EPs and download them. SALUTE!

MUSIC: Her (prod. Sleepy Bullet) - Sophisticated

Sophisticated's new single with Sleepy Bullet on the boards. I have to admit, when I first turned this on, I was a little nervous about the fact that this sounded a little different then his other tracks. But, when I finished the song, I felt exactly the opposite. Let's hope this is the beginning of something new for the young rapper. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Introducing... Sophisticated

Rapper Sophisticated's formal introduction to the rap game directed by Big Catt Productions... If you haven't picked up Sophisticated's latest project "The One & Only," you can download it here.

MUSIC: The One & Only [Mixtape] - Sophisticated

The latest tape from DC artist Sophisticated. Three mixtapes in and he's still going strong! If you haven't heard of the young MC, I'd suggest hitting the jump and listening to this tape. You won't be disappointed. SALUTE!

MUSIC: Look At Me Now (feat. Metafor) - Sophisticated

Sophisticated drops his latest single off of his upcoming The One & Only project with help from Metafor. Sophisticated has been putting in work lately, and hopefully his tape will be as dope as his work ethic and drive. I know I AM excited for it. Download this track after the jump.

MUSIC: The Legendary EP - Sophisticated & Metafor

The EP that we've all been waiting for. Sophisticated & Metafor drop their long awaited The Legendary EP just in time for the New Year. Today is also my birthday, and this was definitely one of the gifts I was excited to unwrap. Peep the tracklist and download the whole thing after the jump. You won't be disappointed.

MUSIC: They Say - Sophisticated & Metafor

The first leak off of DC natives Sophisticated and Metafor's upcoming The Legendary EP, which drops next Friday (12/31/10). Be on the lookout for the tracklist which I should be posting in the next few days. SALUTE! Download this track after the jump...