Jeremih Raises the Temperature With 'Late Nights' Mixtape: Listen

by Brennan Carley, N.Y.  |   August 07, 2012 3:25 EDT

Jeremih wants to get cozy with listeners on his new mixtape, "Late Nights."

Featuring a who's who of the rap world, "Late Nights" showcases 18 tracks produced by big names like Tricky Stewart, Yonny, and even Jeremih himself. Guest rappers include 2 Chainz on a far too short verse, as well as Twista, Fabolous, Gucci Mane and more.

The R&B singer's vocals are on point. Songs like "Ahh Shit" and "Rated R" mine the depths and heights of Jeremih's malleable voice. Listen for yourself, below, and tell us what you think.

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Hit-Boy Debuts 'HITstory' Mixtape: Listen

by Brennan Carley, N.Y.  |   August 07, 2012 5:30 EDT

Rapper/producer Hit-Boy leaves "Paris" behind and takes his music to a new level on his mixtape, " HITstory."

Q&A: Hit-Boy on 'Ni--as in Paris' Success & His Own Rap Career

Though best known for working with Nicki Minaj, Drake, Rihanna, Kanye West and Jay-Z ("Ni**as in Paris) -- the G.O.O.D. Music artist has no trouble captivating listeners on his own.

His first full-length project as a rapper, "HITstory," showcases the producer's signature beats in addition to some fine-tuned rhymes. Songs like "Brake Lights" and "She Belongs To The City" crackle with well-deserved bravado. The rapper proves his potency as a rapper in a matter of minutes.

Guests on the mixtape include Big Sean, Kid Cudi, John Legend, and Chip Tha Ripper, but Hit-Boy is at his finest on solo tracks like "Fan," the track sonically similar to "Ni**as in Paris."

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