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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Sellout concert raises $725,000 for fire victims (AP)

AUSTIN, Texas – A lineup of Texas legends brought a sellout crowd at this week's country music mega-concert, raising $725,000 for victims of the recent wildfires.

More than a dozen performers, including Willie Nelson, George Strait and the Dixie Chicks, helped sell out the Frank Erwin Center at the University of Texas at Austin.

A check was presented Thursday to the Austin Community Foundation to help with the long-term recovery of the Central Texas communities ravaged by fire.

A fire that started Sept. 4 in Bastrop County destroyed at least 1,500 homes and left two people dead. It was the most devastating of the numerous wildfires that have scorched some 6,000 square miles in Texas in nearly a year.

Flaco Jimenez, Asleep at the Wheel and Lyle Lovett also performed.

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