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Scarface - "The Ghetto Report" (Featuring B. James and Monk Kaza)

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After releasing twelve solo albums, Scarface decided to drop his first mixtape, Dopeman Music. Scarface, B. James, and Monk Kaza use "The Ghetto Report" to bring us some street news -"broadcasting live from the ghetto."

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Nicki Minaj – Massive Attack (Featuring Sean Garrett)

Hype Williams went to work on the video for Nicki Minaj’s first official single, “Massive Attack.”

The Harajuku Barbie continues to stand out from other female emcees with this… (MORE... )

Jay Rock just let loose this mixtape and video via his Twitter. If you still aren't familiar with the XXL Magazine Freshman, check him out!

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Yesterday, XXL Magazine and DJ Whoo Kid gave us a handful of new tracks from some of the best new artists in the game with their 10 Freshmen for '10 mixtape.

The tape helps to defend the new class of emcees against bitter fans and critics who argue that a different group of ten are more deserving. It also serves as a quick glimpse into each artists' style.

Regardless of whether or not these are the best freshmen emcees in the game, I applaud XXL Magazine for continuing to create a great deal of buzz around ten hard working artists each year.

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Here's the official XXL Magazine 2010: Freshmen 10 cover. You can pick up a copy when it hits newsstands on March 16th.

For more information on all 10 artists, check out our feature article!

The official XXL Magazine issue, with this year's 10 "Freshmen" artists to watch, hits newsstands on March 16th. However, I've compiled a list below with some visuals and a quick description of each rapper to be featured in the magazine.

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The final XXL Freshman to grace us with a freestyle is Jay Rock.

2010 is going to be an exciting year for hip hop!

I love how Jay Rock went in over Mary J's "Real Love" for this track.

ALL RED EVERYTHING.  Download "Real Bloods."

It's no secret that Jay Rock's a proud member of the bloods, and I like where he went with this one.

Download "Real Bloods" via 2DopeBoyz.  For more on Jay Rock, check out our review of The 30 Day Takeover.