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"Q-Tip warned us the industry's toxic." Got some more authentic hip-hop for y'all this morning. "Industry" is the first single from Cormega's upcoming studio album Mega Philosophy, produced by fellow New York City veteran Large Professor and mixed and mastered by Hazardis Soundz. 

Watch footage of an aspiring MC spitting for Kanye in SoHo.

"You know what crime it is!" Crooklyn representatives Innocent?, Sean Price and Rustee Juxx join forces for "Silent Murder", an impassioned new cut that'll be included on T.H.E.M. Recordings' upcoming compilation Killin' The Game (for details on the project, visit their official website).

"Brighter" is a levelheaded new single from NYC emcee/activist AWKWORD, soundtracked by Italian producer Pitus. It'll be included on Italian art crew Good Idea's upcoming Classic Corny Shit mixtape, which is coming soon.

Watch Part 1 of ThisIsHot97's "Love & HOT97".

Far Rockaway, Queens representative Boogz Boogetz gets all up in your face on his latest joint, which was soundtracked by New York City's Fast Life Productions. Can you dig it, though? 

"Just make sure you rise above all this madness out here. Mind elevation, man. Fuck that petty shit - you don't need it. For real." -Sincere

Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch, who compose The Lox, give us another loving ode to the 5 boroughs of New York City in song titled... simply, "New York City"

Stream and / or download "Whose Streets", the first and only single from NYC representative Awkword's upcoming World View Bonus Disc, World View being his recent 100% for-charity global hip-hop compilation, which is available here.

"Bars" is the latest hyper-lyrical offering from Brooklyn, New York City poet Joell Ortiz, familiarly soundtracked by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania producer Sarom. Stream it to the left and let us know what you think, folks.

Bump Street Certified [Tags], the latest cut from M.O.P featuring Mobb Deep on the assist. It was released on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014. Things are improving for M.O.P with each new offering, and Street Certified [Tags] is certainly no exception.

The good news concerning OutKast just keeps on coming today. Following the official announcement from Coachella that the duo would be headlining the festival, another concert with the ATL legends has been announced.

For those unfamiliar, Kenneth Whalum is a GRAMMY-award-winning, platinum-selling saxophonist and producer from New York City.  "Away" is his latest single, which features Big K.R.I.T. on the assist (hit the iTunes link to cop it).  This is as smooth and soulful as it gets, folks. Quotable Lyrics

In November, Atlanta rapper Trinidad James caused a firestorm with comments he made while performing in Brooklyn, New York City. After multiple rappers (most notably Maino) called him out for stating that ATL rappers run NYC musically, the Def Jam signee finally admitted he chose the wrong venue.

Give Sugar Mama a spin - it's a new offering from Leaf (NYC) , featuring Action Bronson. It was dropped on Sunday, December 1st, 2013. Leaf (NYC) 's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Sugar Mama .

Watch Maino Feat. Jadakiss "BTS Of 'What Happened'" Video