Wiz Khalifa - Khalifa (Album)

Pittsburgh pride and joy Wiz Khalifa makes "Khalifa" a household name today with the release of his new album, Khalifa. Furthermore, coinciding with the music release is the public debut of his marijuana strain called Khalifa Kush, or KK.

Musically, Wiz's new project is a special representation of his Taylor Gang family. He sent a Tweet on Feb. 1 that said Khalifa is, "an album produced entirely by the n*ggas i started this with." The product is a homegrown, Pittsburgh sound thanks to people like Sledgren, ID Labs, Big Jerm, and Christo. Sample the song "Make a Play" for evidence.

Other highlights in the album are features by Ty Dolla $ign in previously released "Lit," and a lovely appearance by Sebastian, Wiz's son.

Listen to Khalifa in the stream below and download a copy on iTunes. Also, be on the look out for Rolling Papers 2, which Wiz said drops before summer. He told The Source, "we're gonna go on tour during the summer, so before the summer, we're gonna put Rolling Papers 2 out."

Flatbush Zombies - Bounce

Flatbush Zombies

Rap group Flatbush Zombies, of New York's Flatbush neighborhood, prepare to release their debut album, 3001: A laced Odyssey.

In doing so, the group drops the album's lead single today titled "Bounce." Also, beginning on March 24 the Zombies will be on tour with Remy Banks and A$AP Twelvy.

3001: A Laced Odyssey comes out March 11. Listen to "Bounce" below.

Source: HYPETRAK

Travi$ Scott - Tourist

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In Complex Media's December cover story featuring Houston, Texas rapper Travi$ Scott, he describes Barbadian songstress Rihanna as, "creative," "inspiring," and "muse." I'm sure after last night's release of her eighth studio album, Anti, Scott will continue to sing the praises of his romantic crush.

Scott does so in a way today by dropping a new song, "Tourist," which was rumored to appear as a collaboration on Rihanna's new album. The track admits, "How many times the merry-go-round goes around you come around a whole lot of times."

It seems pretty clear that La Flame's heart has been lit ablaze by bad gal RiRi.

Listen to "Tourist" below and stream Anti here.

Origin - Amber (Music Video)

Origin

Across the pond, London-born rapper Origin perfects his storytelling, lyrics, and musical ability as he prepares to drop his forthcoming EP, "This Far."

Following last year's promotion from BBC 1xtra, Kiss FM, and a TV spot on 50 Cent's drama, Power, Origin releases a music video in support of his next project. The visuals attach to "Amber," the lead single off of "This Far," and present the story of a captivating romance.

Origin's talents and soulful musical vibe provide an entertaining listen. His EP, "This Far," is set to drop the first week of February on Origin's Bandcamp. Watch "Amber" below and, to become more familiar with Origin, listen to "Glass Ceilings," also below.

Drake and Rick Ross - Empire (Prod. by Justice League)

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Back in 2011, before October's Very Own reigned supreme and before there was a 6 god, Drake worked on a joint mixtape with Miami, Fla.'s very own Rick Ross.

The two rappers joined around the time Drake's slogan, "Y.O.L.O," was made popular by his hit song, "Motto." So, Drake and Ross deemed it appropriate to name their tape YOLO, short for "You Only Live Once."

Time passed, songs and hit albums were made by both parties, but the YOLO project never saw the light of day for any number of reasons, one being Rick Ross' health. However, today, one of the songs included in the mixtape has surfaced. Titled "Empire" and produced by Justice League, the song will appear on J.U.S.T.I.C.E. For All, Justice League's upcoming 13-song LP featuring Future, Wale, Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Rick Ross, and more.

Source: HYPETRAK