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Mac Miller - Speed Racer /  by Alex Young

Mac Miller is back in the limelight thanks to the release of his latest album GO:OD AM that came after a two and a half year hiatus complete with seclusion. In his latest press run for the album he describes how he basically locked himself in a studio and simply made quality music, scrapping anything not up to par. This process surely birthed songs that were good, but did not quite meet GO:OD AM's standards. That is okay because leftovers taste better the next day anyways; late Thursday night a new track titled "Speed Racer" debuted on SoundCloud. Produced by Chase N. Cashe, the song is a product of Mac Miller's unmatched work ethic.

Get out and see Mac on tour, next stop Laval, Canada on September 26.

Stream Mac Miller's 'GO:OD AM' Album in Full /  by Alex Young

Ahead of its September 18 release, Mac Miller's third studio album, GO:OD AM, is available to stream. The 17-track, Long Play unveiled on NPR carries features from Ab-Soul, Miguel, Lil B, and more. In the spirit of promotion Mac will host Homecoming Weekend September 16-20 in his native Pittsburgh, PA throwing free events for fans, like a Softball game, bowling, and a chance to attend a Steelers game. Give GO:OD AM a first listen below and pre-order the project now on iTunes.

GO:OD AM Tracklist:

1. Doors
2. Brand Name
3. Rush Hour
4. Two Matches (Feat. Ab-Soul)
5. 100 Grandkids
6. Time Flies (Feat. Lil B)
7. Weekend (Feat. Miguel)
8. Clubhouse
9. In The Bag
10. Break The Law
11. Perfect Circle / God Speed
12. When In Rome
13. ROS
14. Cut The Check (Feat. Chief Keef)
15. Jump
16. Long Day
17. The Festival (Feat. Little Dragon)

Dom Kennedy Samples Classic Hip Hop Sounds on New Tape /  by Maxwell Young

Just three short months after Dom Kennedy unveiled his By Dom Kennedy LP, he caps off his summer production with a surprise mixtape, Best After Bobby Two.  The tape comes in at 15 tracks with features from fellow West coast rappers, RJ and Jay 305.  The sequel to Dom's 2009 mixtape continues to sample classic hip hop sounds, and just so you know every song that Kennedy sampled, we have compiled a list for you.  Download and listen to this playful mixtape below.

THE LAST EPISODE = Ain't Nothing but a G Thang- Dr. Dre

STOP FRONTIN' = Frontin'- Pharrell ft. Jay Z

HOLDUP = Big Pimpin'- Jay Z

SUNDAY'S ON CRENSHAW = One More Chance- Notorious B.I.G and Faith Evans

ALL BLACK CHUCKS = 7/11- Beyoncé

GIRL = Girl- The Internet ft. KAYTRANADA

$EX FACES 2015 = Sex Faces- Geto Boys

BROOKLYN = Doin' It- LL Cool J

Choo Jackson - Broken Hearts Make Money (Album) /  by Alex Young

Subcultures of cities speak to diversification of ideas and the many people inhabiting the area. No matter the destination music always provides a vibrant, relevant, and meaningful scene transitioning from genre to genre. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is no different and while Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller serve as the town's landmarks, the current culture is examined through contemporaries like Choo Jackson. The Remember Music affiliate operates in The Burgh's collaborative environment crafting a unique sound for himself using other talents the city offers. Yesterday Choo's Broken Hearts Make Money album released boasting a truthful narrative on emotion and his constant grind. Pittsburghers like producer Christo, ID Labs, and even Mac Miller on "HD" strengthen the rapper's sound. Take a listen to BHM$ in full below and catch Choo on September 20 at Stage AE with Mac Miller.