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News. Entertainment. Commentary. Contributors: Ru Black, Laura Allen, and fashion contributor, Chaya Harris. We do this for our culture.

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Here's the latest from Truck Turner. Fresh off his Valentine's Day release he gives us more wavy tunes to bump off another volume of I Need a Bag of Dope https://soundcloud.com/truck-turner/bag-dope-fin

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Song of the day: Nina Simone -- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (live).

Happy birthday to The High Priestess.

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If you planned on seeing Cam'ron in Denver this evening, it appears as though the jig might be up. We're waiting on confirmation from Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, the venue that was to host Cam tonight.

(shouts to Laura Allen @lauragivesafuck for the tip*)

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20 YEARS AGO TODAY |2/15/93| LL Cool J released the 1st single, How I’m Comin’, off his fifth album, 14 Shots to the Dome, on Def Jam Records.

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MIXTAPES OF THE MONTH

Curren$y: New Jet City

Download here: http://www.datpiff.com/Curreny-New-Jet-City-mixtape.449095.html

CyHi The Prince: Ivy Leauge Kick Back

Download here: http://www.datpiff.com/CyHi-The-Prynce-Ivy-League-Kick-Back-mixtape.434180.html

Gucci Mane- Trap God 2

Download here: http://www.datpiff.com/Gucci-Mane-Trap-God-2-mixtape.453652.html

J. Cole: Truly Yours

Download here: http://www.datpiff.com/J-Cole-Truly-Yours-mixtape.453989.html

Pusha T: Wrath of Caine

Download here: http://www.datpiff.com/Pusha-T-Wrath-Of-Caine-mixtape.443448.html

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Drake released the video for "Started from the bottom", his first single off of his upcoming 2013 album. 

The video features an artistic flare as well as a mid video skit.

This track is hot!

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Valentines Vibes: Je t'adore No Amor

Valenties day is just around the corner. Denver DJ Truck Turner has released his special Valentines mix for you and your special someone to ride around the city to. And if you are alone this V-day, let this dope mix keep you company! 

DOWNLOAD HERE:

Truck Turner: Je t'adore No Amor

https://soundcloud.com/truck-turner/je-tadore-no-amor

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Mr. Morgan

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GRAMMYS 2013

The convergence of hip hop into the Grammy Awards is a beautiful thing, and in last nights 2013 Grammy awards hip hop was more present than ever. Hosted by L.L. Cool J and with performances by Rhianna, Frank Ocean, Miguel, Wiz Kahlifa, Chuck D and L.L himself, the night was not only a celebration of good music, but also a celebration of black music.

Jay-Z and Kanye West took home three Grammys for their collaborative album, "Watch The Throne", but did not receive the award for best rap album, which instead went to Drake for "Take Care".

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Rap Lyric of the day:

"Keep ya head up" -Tupac

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Life Changes.

Released on the 22nd of January, the east coast up and comer, Casey Veggies' newest tape is getting great reviews. 

Download for free from Datpiff.com:

http://www.datpiff.com/Casey-Veggies-Life-Changes-mixtape.443452.html

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New video from Joey Bada$$ Ft. Big K.R.I.T and Smoke DZA

"Underground Airplay"

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Gucci Mane recently spoke to a group of students for "Career Day..." Who knows what this joint might bring?