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Fresh off stepping into the Booth with his Some of My Best Rappers Are Friends mixtape, Tony Williams has turned his full attention toward the impending release of his debut set. As part of the lead-up to the long-awaited LP, the G.O.O.D. Music crooner is re-releasing Everything About You, a cut which originally dropped back in October 2010 but which was swept under the rug due to label setbacks. Here, Haskel Jackson‘s understated R&B grooves set the mood as Williams ponders how to prove to his girl that he cares. Featuring this joint, Booth-approved single Sleepover and much more, King or the Fool is scheduled for release—when else?—February 14, Valentine’s Day.

It’s that Time Again—time to listen to a fresh record from Chuck L.i.. The inaugural leak off the Chi-town buzzmaker’s next street album, this cut finds Austin White serving up a hazy, sampled beat as Chuck details plans for the future in casual yet determined verses. Like what you’re hearing? Then keep it locked for more quality tunes leading up to the as-yet unscheduled arrival of Chuck L.I.‘s Finster mixtape.

It’s been a minute since last we heard from Sunni Colòn;  Goodnight, his first and to date only solo feature, hit our front page way back in April of 2010. Today, the West Coast buzzmaker makes his triumphant return with a new single off his long-awaited Midnight Musical tape. Recently released as a digital download following the official video‘s debut in November 2011, Lost Tribe finds Colòn reflecitng on racial issues over his and Rem‘s ominous, sampled boardwork. Midnight Musical still lacks a drop date but, as always, fans can keep it locked to the Booth for the latest details!

Grab your fedora and light up a cigarette (Not really—smoking is bad, kids!); Zilla Rocca has stepped into the Booth to introduce us to his patented “noir-hop” sound by way of newly-released EP single Full Spectrum 2. Here, a moody, sampled beat by Doctor Quandary sets the mood for tightly-wound bars from the Philly mic-murderer, as well as equally hard-hitting guest contributions from Has-Lo and Open Mike Eagle. For more, check out Rocca’s Full Spectrum Remix EP when it hits iTunes Tuesday, February 21.

Boasting cosigns from Erykah Badu and Amanda Seales (formerly Diva), up-and-coming rhymesayer Chels introduces herself to our readers with freshly-released single/mixtape standout The Lesson. Here, Swiff D.‘s headphone-ready sample work sets the mood as the 20-year-old New Orleans native shares a little worldly wisdom. Ace Boogie assists, contributing a flowed hook. Feeling it? The Lesson is just the beginning of the dope material to be found on Chels’ True School For The Moon Children (TSFTMC) tape, released February 1, and downloadable in full from the artist’s Bandcamp page.

Rap mogul Jay-Z is reportedly on a mission to save the Rocawear clothing brand he co-founded alongside former business partner Damon “Dame” Dash in light of recent struggling sales.

When Wiz Khalifa announced that he was working on a new project last year titled O.N.I.F.C., he left fans little puzzled as to the meaning of the acronym. Now, the Taylor Gang head honcho has revealed the full un-edited title of his sophomore commercial release: Only Nigga In First Class.
In a recent interview with MTV’s Sway, Wiz explained that O.N.I.F.C. actually stands for Only Nigga In First Class, although the edited version will be One Night In…

Cash Money Records’ Birdman saved $5 million after the New England Patriots lost 17-21 to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, claiming no challengers would match his wager.

Cash Money Records’ Bow Wow has shaken off reports claiming he is being sought after by police courtesy of a Georgia judge in relation to a case dating back to 2009.