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MUSIC: Open Letter (prod. Swizz Beatz & Timbaland) - Jay-Z [@TheRealSwizz @Timbaland @S_C_]

Jay-Z releases an impromptu song with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland on the boards. Jay hasn't released a track in a while so I am glad he decided to liberate this. On another note, who ticked Jay-Z off enough to inspire this track? Stream below. It's the ROC!

MUSIC: RockaByeBaby [Mixtape] - Cassie [@CassieSuper]

After six years of silence since Cassie's debuts album, she releases a new mixtape, RockaByeBaby. Features include Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, French Montana, Fabolous, and more. Production includes Da Internz, Young Chop, Mike Will Made It, and more. Hit the jump to listen and download project in its entirety.

VIDEO: XXL Freshmen Freestyle - Ab-Soul

NEWS: Wu-Tang Clan to Release New Album in July [@WuTangClan]

It's been 20 years since the release of Wu-Tang's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) but, according their latest press release, will be releasing an album this July. The album will be titled A Better Tomorrow. Hit the jump to read more about Wu-Tang's upcoming July release.

MUSIC: Live from Kissena Blvd - Action Bronson [@ActionBronson]

Off of Funkmaster Flex's Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself? which drops April 17th. Produced by Statik Selektah. 

VIDEO: The Wall Street Journal Interviews Just Blaze [@JustBlaze]

Just Blaze Interview: The Business of Beats by WSJ_Live

Justin Smith, known as music producer Just Blaze, who produces for artists such as Jay-Z and Eminem, talks with Lee Hawkins about his role in VH1’s DJ show, “Master of the Mix” and the lucrative business of beat-making and production. Plus he shows step-by-step how he built the beat for hit song "Higher."

NEWS: Drake's "Started from the Bottom" Goes Platinum and "Take Care" Goes Double Platinum [@Drake]

Two months after its release, "Started from the Bottom" has officially gone platinum. Additionally, after selling 4,700 records this week, his grammy-award winning album, Take Care, is certified double platinum by the RIAA. Nothing Was the Same drops later this year. Salute!

VIDEO: Jay Reed (feat. Da$h) - A$AP Twelvyy [@AsapTwelvyy @HeirDash]

MUSIC: King Remembered in Time [Mixtape] - Big K.R.I.T. [@BigKRIT]

K.R.I.T. releases his highly anticipated mixtape, King Remembered in Time. Features include Future, Bun B, Trinidad James, Smoke DZA, Wiz Khalifa, and more. Production is handled by Big K.R.I.T. with the exception of "Life is a Gamble," which was produced by 9th wonder. Hit the jump to listen and download K.R.I.T.'s latest project.