Doubt the above premiere episode will be playing in the next few hours (maybe minutes), but we do know the mixtape isn’t going anywhere. Check the tracklist after the jump. If this show is anything like Entourage or better, HBO has another hit on their hands.

“How to Make it in America follows two enterprising Brooklyn twenty somethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York, determined to achieve the American Dram. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York’s competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam’s cousin Rene (Guzman), who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo (“Kid Cudi”), the entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.”

Download: How To Make It In America Mixtape [via 2dopeboyz]

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Lonelady is about to cause up a stir if the mancunian artist upcoming debut album “Nerve Up” has anything to do with it. Patti Smith and Alanis Morrisette immediately came to mind when we got a listen to her “Immaterial” single. Eighties British post-punk has another entry and Julie Campbell should be a major factor by years end. Track is below and Lp will see daylight on February 23rd.

Lonelady- Immaterial

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The Soft Pack recently decided to do 10 shows in one day to promote there new album, footage is up above and after viewing, we just wished there stellar performance at Cake Shop this past weekend was included. The Soft Pack is in stores now.

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With a recent plug on the show Dollhouse (certainly no plug intended) Lissie buzz should reach another level over the next coming months. The Rock Island Illinois native stopped by Paste for a riveting performance of “Everywhere I Go,” which as always, gives us chills when hearing. Looks like everyone else is catching on to what we knew last year, Lissie is on the verge of something special. “Why You Running” Ep is in stores now.

Everywhere I Go

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Apparently Twitter is not as horrid as I thought it out to be. Erykah Badu has released her first single “Window Seat” (via tweet) from the long awaited New Amerykah Part II album, which should see daylight on March 30th. Vintage Badu with ?uestlove on the drums, sounds like a win win if you ask us. New song is after the jump and peep the artwork for the single also, very creative and quite possibly the best artwork I’ve laid my eyes on in quite sometime.

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Speaking to SoulCulture this week, Corinne Bailey Rae describes her experience of attending Erykah Badu’s recent album listening party held in New York, what she thinks of the album and explains why the figurehead of Neo Soul is one of her key modern inspirations, alongside Bjork.

Corinne Bailey Rae’s sophomore album, The Sea is in stores!

The very talented and beautiful Lisa Hannigan has release an acoustic video of her track, Lillie. Which sounds just as good as the official version of the song.

Looks like this is going to be an unforgettable year of comebacks and long awaited returns Honestly, I never thought this day would ever come. First Sade graced us with breaking news of an album and now we have Groove Theory doing the same. According to Summer Soul, Amel Larrieux and Bryce Wilson are back in the studio as a duo ready to release new material together. This is definitely BIG NEWS! read more after the jump and also check out a favorite Groove Theory video of ours while you’re at it.

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One of my most listened to underground artist Tiombe Lockhart has resurfaced, insert a complete genre change a three piece set, & you have Cubic Zirconia. The band consists of disco house with a splash of electro funk. Keep in mind this is all new to me around here so information at the moment is a bit limited. Above is a visual for one of there latest tracks “F** Work” which is a reference to working (prostituting) yourself just to make ends meet. Question, can this be an anthem for all the unemployed folks who have to resort to anything? I’m just saying……… It’s Friday and a tune like this should feel right at home.

I recently heard Rhianna’s version of Bob Marley classic track, Redemption Song. Honestly, I have never heard a track butchered like that [here]. I know she is doing it for a good cause and all, but what ticked me off more then her cover was that a few people said it was their first time hearing the track. WHAT? Hopefully you know who Bob Marley is, if you don’t then check out Shaun Boothe’s Unauthorized Biography [here]. When you done with that check out my favorite Bob Marley track, Redemption Song.

Bob Marley – Redemption Song

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