Check back at the dopehouse around 8 EST for a download link.

Finally… some good artwork for a Bar Exam mixtape.

Alright folks, the time has almost arrived. The tape is complete and ready to be released. June 1st is the date. Ding!

Artwork and tracklist for the Detroit-born, DC-based producer’s new album, which drops on July 27th.

Indie soul siren and American Idol vocalist Sy Smith serves up a slice of 70′s soul on the breezy “Greatest Weapon Of All Time,” and Lady Alma, a Philly veteran and stalwart of the UK house scene, takes it to the dance floor on the frenetic “Free Your Mind.”  The album’s lead single, “This Could Be The Night,” features Darien Brockington, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson, and Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother over a thumping two-step groove specifically intended for the ‘steppers’ of Zo’s native Detroit.  Another highlight is the Phonte-assisted “Flight Of The Blackbyrd,” Zo’s heartfelt homage to the 70′s jazz/funk fusion of The Mizell Bros. and George Duke.

Arworkt: Black-Marmalade. Click to enlarge.

The time has almost come folks. TiRon’s highly anticipated follow up to last year’s Ketchup is just around the corner. And while there will be some people who complain about the amount of tracks; just remember, quality >> quantity.

Cover art for the Fat Elephant’s upcoming album, dropping on June 29th. Spotted at HHNM.

Artwork for Marco Polo’s upcoming album, dropping on June 29th via Duck Down Records.

HHDX: So each image means something?

Michael Del Mundo: Being that I’m also from the Toronto, the beaver is definitely sentimental. Also being able to draw the Duck Down dude is quite the pleasure. I’ve been a fan of Duck Down since Enta the Stage so I had to throw Mr. Duck Down in there.

Marco Polo: The cover has many specific images that mean something to me. We got the crazy beaver, which is a Canadian reference. I have my brother from another, Shylow, in the back taking pictures looking like a muthafuckin’ jolly-ass Santa Claus just happy to be along for the ride. Of course, the Duck Down [mascot] dude! All my albums on the dash and flying in the air, DVP sign on the highway which is Toronto all day… the shit is perfect.

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It was confirmed shortly after we posted the other artwork that it was fake (thank gawd). Here goes the official cover for Drama, Vado and Killa’s upcoming mixtape. The tracklist can also be found after the jump.

The man behind the crooning on B.o.B’s Nothing On You and Travie McCoy’s Billionaire is dropping a 4-track EP on May 11th. The artwork is shown above, and you can stream the songs below.

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Rakaa Iriscience, Alchemist & Oh No chop it up with HipHopOfficial about what they got down the pipeline. Speaking of the Dilated Peoples member, hit the jump for the artwork x tracklist for his upcoming album, Crown of Thorns, set to drop on July 20th.

Hmm… I’m thinking this is in need of some (2)Dope Alternative work. What about y’all?

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On April 30th, aDDLib will be releasing a free project. A collection of songs recorded to beats produced by Dert, from a few of his beat tapes. Artwork up top, promotional video down bottom.

A few days ago, I posted the artwork (shown above). Now the official tracklist has surfaced for Janelle Monae’s highly anticipated album, The ArchAndroid, which is finally hitting shelves on May 18th.