Andreena gives us a live taste of “Overboard” off her upcoming album “Naked”.

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Previously: VIDEO: Andreena “You Should Know Now” (Live)

Got the intro the other day, now here’s the official promo clip for new artist Shyi‘s debut mixtape D.R.E.A.M.S. The Mixtape Vol. 1 – Lucid which is available today!

Previous: NEW VIDEO: SHYI – ESOTERIC DREAMS (DIRECTED BY ANDY MCQUEEN)

Dope to see the HERO fam still on the grind. Here’s the details via HHC:

We haven’t posted any new material from HERO for a minute now but E-Dot and Darp Malone are back with a dope new movement. Both artists are memebers of the TingTryer collective which recently dropped the Take Me To Your Leader project. Check out the video for the lead single, “If I Could I Would,” featuring Tia Thomas. TingTyer includes E-Dot (MC), Darp Malone (Producer/MC/Singer), Michael Bain (Producer/MC), Jerome Blackwell (DJ), Tia Thomas (Singer), Clae’nce Jo (MC), 360 (Producer/DJ) and Isaac Sawyer (MC/Singer). TingTyer is brought to you by Thirsty Music.

After you’re done checking the video check outhttp://www.TingTryer.com.

Previous: VIDEO: ZAKI IBRAHIM, HERO (DARP MALONE & ERROL HENRY) & TANIKA CHARLES FREESTYLE (IN STUDIO)

Directed by Footage.

Official visuals for P. Reign’s dedication to the lost lives of Shyanne Charles & Joshua Yasay.

P. Reign – Angels

Rest in peace to all the victims we’ve lost to gun violence – in the present and the past; a speedy mental and physical recovery to the victims that have survived; and our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to their families, friends and loved ones.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: P. Reign “Angels” (A Dedication to Shyanne Charles & Joshua Yasay)

Previously: NEW MUSIC: P. Reign – Strangest Feeling

Previously: NEW MUSIC: P. Reign “Lost Boyz” (Freestyle)

Previously: VIDEO: P. Reign – 1st Annual Spike For Life Charity Tournament (Footage)

T-Rexxx gets some clarification straight from OVO regarding his and 40’s involvement with the upcoming Aaliyah project, and so far it looks like they will be helming this posthumous album.

Personally I feel like the online hate’s a bit premature and knee-jerk. Aaliyah has ALWAYS worked with other producers besides Timbo & Missy on her albums (of which there are only really two ‘Timbo/Missy’ albums – unless you include the “Romeo Must Die” soundtrack). Yes, the “Aaliyah” album is an entirely Timbo/Missy album if you consider the Bassment crew (Static, Tweet, Ginuwine etc. – Tank, by association) an extension of their sound; and without question she’s done her best work with the Timbo/Missy/Bassment team (altho she’s got classic songs, pre-Timbo/Missy/Bassment crew with R. Kelly, and showed she could make great records w/o Timbo/Missy with “I Don’t Wanna”). But it’s also important to note that Timbaland’s sound has changed since his time with Aaliyah; so a pretty solid argument could be made that 40’s style is much more suited to the Aaliyah we love than Timbaland’s current 2012 sound. Still, I’ll say it again: given that (i) 40 is highly influenced by Timbo/Missy, (ii) both 40 and Drake have expressed a genuine admiration for Aaliyah AND Timbo/Missy’s musical legacy, and (iii) 40 and Drake have exhibited a respectable level of diligence with their own production track record, I think we should all just wait till we hear/see more.

All that said, I hope they keep a humble demeanor throughout the PR process for this project.

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Aalyah feat. Drake “Enough Said” (Prod. Noah ’40’ Shebib)

Dope new vid from the dusty foot philosopher.

Previous: VIDEO: K’NAAN “HURT ME TOMORROW” (JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE)

Ms. Fiona does a nice rendition of the Alanis Morisette classic for Billboard Magazine. Hit the jump for her accompanying interview.

Previously: VIDEO: Melanie Fiona (Interview w/ The New York Post)

Previously: VIDEO: Melanie Fiona Live @ The 2012 BET Awards

Previously: NEW VIDEO: MELANIE FIONA FEAT. J. COLE “THIS TIME” (DIRECTED BY COLIN TILLEY)

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Shane Stirling via his new “The Leadertape” series presents a dope profile on The Art Of Reuse’s own Sean Brown.

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Previously: VIDEO: The Art of Reuse – Interim “(Men’s) Spring/Summer 2012″

Previously: VIDEO: The Art Of Reuse “Interim Women’s Shop (Recap)” (Directed by Sid Singh)

Introduction to a new artist named Shyi.

D.R.E.A.M.S THE MIX-TAPE VOL.1 – LUCID AUGUST 10th!!

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: @Shyiworld

Directed by Ken Galloway.

Latest single/visuals from Raz Fresco off his “CakeyPocket$” mixtape, available @ WhatsInTheBakery.com

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Raz Fresco “Breathe” (Shot By Josh Mankz, Edited By Raz Fresco)