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HITP Radio: What You Need To Know 5/ 18 – Chance The Rapper, Beyonce, TIDAL & Bad Boy Reunion Tour

.@ChanceTheRapper @Beyonce @TIDAL & more are discussed on ‘What You Need To Know’ via @HITPmusic

On the first edition of What You Need To Know, a new segment on HITP Radio, which highlights the most important news  world of hip-hop and R&B world over the last few days, I discuss Chance The Rapper’s Q&A on reddit’s #AskMeAnything, Beyonce’s surprise album Lemonade helping TIDAL with new subscribers, and Puff Daddy announcing the first ever Bad Boy Reunion Tour.

Enjoy the episode below and…

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.@KanyeWest Reveals ‘No More Parties In LA’ Crewneck via @HITPmusic There’s no new Kanye West music today, but there is some new clothing from veteran superstar. Today, he reveals a new crewneck inspired by…

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Anchor Is Sort Of Like Bite-Sized Podcasting

.@Anchor is short of like bit-sized podcasting via @HITPmusic

Over the last month, I’ve stumbled upon a few apps that I thought were pretty cool, but even better, apps that I found to be useful.  One of these apps is Anchor, a New York-based app that prides itself on being “the first true public radio.”  Anchor is sort of like bite-sized podcasting. With the ease of putting the phone to your ear or holding down the record button, users can record…

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Khary Drops The Long-Awaited 'intern aquarium'

.@Khary drops the long-awaited #internaqaurium feat. @IamLatrellJames @TeddBoyd @JonHope & more

Providence’s Khary finally delivers the long-awaited intern aquarium. On the 16 track all original collection of music, the Ocean State representative shares his most inner thoughts with the world, discussing his life as an intern, and eventually quitting to pursue his rap career full-time. Helping him do so are a talented group of rising artists and producers in Latrell James, Tedd Boyd, Jon…

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Dave Wonderz - "Obsessed"

.@DaveWonderz has his goals in order on the @Humbeats produced "Obsessed"

The young Dave Wonderz returns with “Obsessed,” one of his strongest releases to date. Produced by Humbeats, the Massachusetts emcee floats over the mesmerizing production with sharp rhymes about having his goals in order and going after what he wants. His singing (“cause I came in this game with my goals set…”) on the hook further adds to the track’s overall summer vibe.

This isn’t the first…

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Nipsey Hussle Delivers Young Dolph & Bino Assisted “The Field”

.@NipseyHussle grabs @YoungDolph & @BinoRideaux for "The Field" #MarathonMonday

Nipsey Hussle has been on a tear lately. With the long-awaited Victory Lap on the way, Neighborhood Nip is building up his buzz again with his #MarathonMonday series. After delivering strong offering like “Ocean Views,” he’s adds another one to his resume with “The Field.”

On this blistering anthem, produced by Mike & Keys and Tariq Beats, he gets assistance from Bino and Young Dolph. Despite…

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Rams Drops New Aggressive Track "Beverly Hills"

.@RamonGolden_ releases new aggressive track "Beverly Hills" via @HITPmusic

Rams dropped his debut project Fear & Loathing to good praise from the local community and now he’s back with something new that builds on that solid release. The new single, “Beverly Hills,” is powered by thundering production in which Rams utilizes by unleashing aggressive rhymes.

The energy that exists on the record gives new listeners a taste of what Rams brings to the stage when he’s…

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Big Leano Releases Debut Project 'Tales From The Mud'

As promised, @BigLeano releases the highly anticipated 'Tales From The Mud' via @HITPmusic

As promised, Big Leano releases Tales From The Mud, his highly anticipated debut project. The 11 track release is powered by standout offering “Lean For Sale” and runs deep with other quality tracks like “No Photos,” “Travel Clothes,” and Woody.”

“Big Leano Introduces Himself With Muddy Sip & Lean For Sale”

Filled with bangers that should be played at high volumes, much of the production comes…

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HITP Radio - Mixtape Monday 5/16: 'Coloring Book, ''August 26' & 'Tales From The Mud'

.@ChanceTheRapper's #ColoringBook, @BigLeano's #TalesFromTheMud & Post Malone's #August26 are must listens

In addition to the full-length podcast episodes that we’ve already doing on HITP Radio, in the next week or so we’ll be launching a few additional segments to keep the content coming out on a consistent basis. One of these segments is Mixtape Monday, which we kick off today.  Mixtape Monday will be a shorter podcast that highlights 3 must listen to mixtapes/free releases that have come out…

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Garrett - "Cereal" (feat. Mic Kellogg)

Listen to Garrett's (@merk_emh) latest release "Cereal" via @HITPMusic

A few months ago, I casually tweeted my belief of eating cereal while listening to rap music equals an amazing experience for the senses. Garrett (previously known as Merk) replied saying he had brewed up something perfect for that kind of craving and the result turned out to be “Cereal”, his latest record featuring the talented Milwaukee native Mic Kellogg.

Everything from the colorful song…

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Big Leano - "She Want"

Before 'Tales From The Mud' arrives tomorrow, listen to @BigLeano's latest track "She Want"

Eight months ago, Boston’s Big Leano made his official debut with “Muddy Sip,” eventually following up the DREAVLI produced anthem with a series of favorable singles including personal favorites “Lean For Sale” and “Everything Good.” Thanks to his consistent output of strong singles, his solo debut Tales From The Mud has built up a great deal of anticipation. In fact, it has become of the most…

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Jefe Replay - "Higher"

Get "Higher" with @JefeREPLAY before he hits the @MidEastClub tonight

There is something to be said for patience in a business that tempts artists to rush their craft on a daily basis. Jefe Replay has effectively steered clear of the pressure and naturally grown into a fan-favorite Boston artist. “Sips Tea” proved itself as one of the best Boston records to drop in 2015 and while Replay’s SoundCloudhas been filled with gems for quite some time, his latest record…

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Mass Apparel - 'When Pigs Fly Vol. 4' (Beat Tape)

Don't sleep on @MassAPRL's latest beat tape 'When Pigs Fly Vol. 4' via @HITPMusic

The good people over at Mass Apparel are much more than a local clothing company. They show strong support for Boston’s hip-hop scene in numerous ways, one of which being their When Pigs Fly beat tape series that compiles production from some of the city’s finest producers.

When Pigs Ply Vol. 4is the latest installment to hit SoundCloud and the 16-track collection features production from some…

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Q Major - "Checks"

Listen to @Qmajor_SC's latest record "Checks" via @HITPMusic

Artists who come up as a unit and spend years in the studio together naturally develop a rapport with one and other. MA natives Q Major and King Philip certainly fit the bill of this description, and Q Major’s latest record “Checks” provides a nice example of their evolving chemistry.

Featuring uptempo production well-suited for a single release, Q Major takes advantage of King Philip’s work…

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HITP Radio Ep. 5 - Our Take On Drake's New Album 'Views'

We reviewed @Drake's #VIEWS on episode five of @HITPRadio via @HITPmusic

Every time Drake releases an album, it immediately takes hip-hop by storm. This remained the case with his latest album, the long-awaited Views, which has created a great deal of conversation. On episode five of HITP Radio, Eric Bernsen and myself focus on the Views.

Hear A Breakdown Of Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled Unmastered On HITP Radio Ep. 4

We take a deep dive into the 20 track body of work…

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Listen To Dylan Reese's "#1 Rule" Featuring Just Juice

Don't fall in love on tour, that's @DylanReeseMusic's "#1 Rule" (F/ @JustTheJuice)

Dylan Reese is making his first appearance on HITP, but the Massachusetts native has been putting out quality material for the last few years. His SoundCloud is filled with a stash of respectable offerings that include original singles and covers/remixes. Regardless of what type of track it is, he does a good job of displaying his impressive vocals.

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Fresh off a few…

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Boston's Jay R. Is "Impatient" On HITP Debut Single

Boston's Jay R. (@ThisBrokeNigga) Is "Impatient" On HITP Debut Single via @HITPmusic

Being impatient is usually considered a bad thing. We all need a little patience, but when you have dreams to chase and goals to accomplish, there’s no time to wait. This is true for 19-year-old Boston newcomer Jay R. and his new single “Impatient,” which was released last month.

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Gracing the HITPpages for the first time, the Beantown rapper introduces himself with the…

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