Free Mixtape: Domo Genesis X The Alchemist - No Idols

I'm personally nominating this for mixtape of the year. Nope. Not joking. Listen to "The Daily News" and then talk to me.

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Free MP3 download - Danny Brown killing it over an araabMUZIK beat: Molly Ringwald

Free Mixtape: Gucci Mane - Trap Back

This came out a while ago, but honestly, I just started to really dig on this mixtape by Gucci Mane. I think it's one of the best of the year, so far. It's tagged, but DJ Holiday is relatively restrained here. The guestlist is solid, and the beats are stellar. Check this one out, people. It's the most inviting Gucci Mixtape in a long time.

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It's a free, collaborative mixtape by Curren$y and Styles P

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Free Album Download: Hodgy Beats - Untilted EP

This record is notable not only for Hodgy Beats' frequent displays of emcee virtuosity but also for the fact that the songs Lately and Lamented were produced by Flying Lotus. I read in a Pitchfork article that Flying Lotus felt as though no one in the hip hop world was particularly interested in collaborating with him. Finally, and thankfully, he's been proven a little bit wrong. It's a freebie, and you can grab it straight from the source by following this handy link.

Also! Free MP3 Download - Cities Aviv - Flex Your Gold

It's a good day to be in the business of free - Cities Aviv has uploaded a new track to his bandcamp called Flex Your Gold. It's a name your price affair, so it's not necessarily free. If you do pay, you'll be supporting a great emerging artist. If you don't, tell as many people about him as possible.

Free MP3 Download: Big Krit - Boobie Miles

Dig this track off Big K.R.I.T.'s new mixtape 4Eva N a Day. As soon as it drops, I will be providing a free download of it in its entirety. Until then, stay purple (because purple is patient).

Free MP3 Download: Exercise #3 by CFCF

 I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this track. It takes itself very seriously, and demands a bit of patience. The cover of the record is excellent, though. I think we can all agree on that. Also, it's free so if you don't like it, no big deal.

Free Album Download from XO Crew Member DropxLife

My personal favorite, of the tracks on the Weeknd's latest mixtape Echoes of Silence, was Initiation. It's slithering beat and distorted vocals just delighted me, even as the lyrics made me shudder. So, without further ado, here's a free record by a guy who worked as a producer on that track. He goes by the name DropxLife, and he's a member of the XO crew. Expect his shadowy profile to continue growing in the future, and spend a little time in the dark with his music. You won't be disappointed. The record is called Furthur, and you can grab it right here.

If you won't just take my word on the merits of this instrumental audio experience, then in addition to reprimanding you for doubting my good taste, I would tell you to look just down yonder, right below, and listen to a track. You may find you like it.

Mixtapes Up the Wazoo - One from Heems of Das Racist and another by Juicy J

Today, I have two mixtapes for you. The first is called Nehru Jackets. It's a "donation recommended" record by Heems from Das Racist that is intended to raise money for a non-profit called Seva NY that is concerned with preventing election redistricting from getting even more catastrophically corrupt. You can grab that here.

 Also, here is a mixtape by Juicy J called Blue Dream and Lean that has some great features by Wiz Khalifa, SpaceGhostPurrp, and A$AP Rocky. A lot of the production comes courtesy of Lex Luger, so you know what to expect vibe-wise. You can give that a listen right below, and download it here.

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Free MP3 Download: Azealia Banks - NEEDSUMLUV

It's no secret that I love Azealia Banks. So, it ought not surprise you to see the latest track she's released, right below. It sounds distinctly different from the last two major tracks she has put online, Liquorice and 212. It's still excellent, though. I think so, anyway.

Oh, you heard the new Jay-Z track? How about a free download?

Step right up and grab a free download of the new Jay-Z track "Glory," which features his newly born baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, at least that's what I think B.I.C. stands for. Anyway, check it out. It's streaming, right below, and you have the option of downloading it for free if choose to do so.

Jay-Z - Glory ft. B.I.C.

Note: I'm sure that I sound like a broken record saying this, but I'll repeat it again anyway. To download the MP3 file, right click and select "save link as." You'll see that you're downloading an MP3 file, and if you open it up you'll discover it is a 256kbps copy of the new Jay-Z track "Glory." 

Two mixtapes that you probably have already

I don't know how I missed this, since Curren$y is someone I actively search for new material from on a nearly daily basis, BUT! I did, until just this afternoon. Normally, I try to be all cutting edge here at Keystrokes and Cigarette Smoke, but when I'm behind the curve, I'm not ashamed to admit it. Here is a download link to the Jet Life mixtape Jet World Order. Get it because I say so, and thank yourself on your own time.

For similar reasons, I haven't posted the new T.I. mixtape Fuck Da City Up. It is really great, though, honestly. If you don't already have it, do yourself a favor and download it right here. It's got a great set of features ranging from
Pusha T and Young Jeezy to Dr. Dre, and it's really more of a free album than a run-of-the-mill mixtape. Enough catching up, now. Tomorrow, come back for more fresh tracks.

Free MP3 Download: Grimes - Genesis

I've been putting off checking out this new tune by Grimes. I'm not exactly sure why, but it's true. However, now that I have listened to it, I have to say it's excellent. Maybe that's why - I don't like feeling like I'll have to like something if I hear it. In any case, here's the new track Genesis from the forthcoming record Visions. Also, everything else she's done. It really is excellent. Airy, ethereal pop music from a young, talented musician. Listen. Enjoy. Download. Right now. Fo' free.

Grimes - Genesis
Grimes - avi
Grimes - Rosa
Grimes - Venus in Fleurs
Grimes - Gambang
Grimes - Feyd Rautha Dark Heart

Grimes - Geidi Primes Tape (mediafire download link) 

Free MP3 Download: Georgia Anne Muldrow and Madlib - Seeds

Word is, Madlib has produced the entirety of Georgia Anne Muldrow's new album, Seeds If this first single is any indication of what's to come, I'm even more excited than I usually am when a new Madlib project surfaces. Psychedelic soul is the buzzword that's been getting thrown around with this first single, and it seems pretty spot on as a way of describing it. So, without further ado, here is an MP3 link, courtesy of Rolling Stone, that will allow you to download the song for free a month or so before the single drops on digitally iTunes and on 7" through Fat Beats. Don't even kid yourself, just download it. I only made it playable as a formality. Madlib always deserves a permanent place in your library.

Georgia Anne Muldrow and Madlib - Seeds

Download the new Rick Ross Mixtape - Rich Forever

Check out the star-studded new mixtape by Rick Ross. It's got features ranging from Drake and Diddy to Nas and Pharell. There's been a couple of pretty excellent videos released in support of it (Stay Schemin' ft. French Montana and Drake is especially good). So, check those out right below and download the mixtape at Live Mixtapes right here.

A worthy MP3 to download: Frankie Rose - “Know Me”

Previously available only as a 7″ vinyl, here is a free mp3 download of Frankie Rose's track "Know Me." Give it a play, then download it for free if you do so please. Why wouldn't you? It sounds good, I swear.
Frankie Rose - "Know Me"

Download New A$AP Rocky - Pretty Flacko

A$AP Rocky just posted a new track on his blog Long Live A$AP.  It's called Pretty Flacko, and Spaceghostpurrp was responsible for production. A$AP Rocky put it online with this message:
"Some new wave to start the year off right. A$AP Mob album coming in february. Call us on a yacht 10 years from now we’ll still be on top."
Give it a listen right below, then right click the link and  select "save as" to download it.
A$AP Rocky - Pretty Flacko

New, free music from The xx - Open Eyes (Demo)

Excellent news! The xx are readying a new album, and they just made a sneak peek available for download. The track, Open Eyes (Demo), is available here. On their webpage, The xx left this note to their fans: "Open eyes is a demo we did whilst creating our new album, we just wanted to share it with you. xx The xx." What champions - check out the video for the track below, then grab it.

If you don't have the new Weeknd record...

... I don't know what is wrong with you. It's just as good as the last two would make you hope. A stellar piece of bleak fantasy music. All the women are scheming, all the men are carrying, and no one ever remembers what they did last night. Download it right here. It's the third record that he has released for free during what might be the most impressive viral publicity campaign to date. Dig it.