Courtesy of the LA Leakers:

So every Tuesday we (LA Leakers) do this party in LA called Bubble Gum (inside Blu Monkey Lounge) and last night we held UNI’s official album release party for A Love Supreme 2.0 there. Shout to UNI, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Curt@!n$, Terrace Martin, Shawn Chrys, Johnny Polygon and EVERYONE else that came through… Here’s video of J. Cole performing “Lights Please” & “A Star Is Born”.

Also I as a bonus here is a brand new joint from Young Chris featuring J. Cole

DOWNLOAD: Young Chris ft. J. Cole – Still the Hottest

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DOWNLOAD: Cassidy ft. Swizz Beatz – Henny N Bacardi (Final/Full)

I guess it was a good idea to hold back on this one, since Swizzy & Cassidy were working on a final version. Here you have it, Henny N Bacardi, one of the better remix versions of Banks’ single. I wonder though, will Cassidy ever drop his new album, or they playing with ma dude?

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DOWNLOAD: Fashawn – Hard Freestyle (NoDJ)

This one is a tagless joint off XXL’s 10 Freshman for ‘10 mixtape.

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DOWNLOAD: T.I. – I’m Back (prod. Trackslayerz)

March madness continues. Last Monday (March 1) XXLMag.com unveiled the cover for our April 2010 issue, featuring XXL’s new Freshman Class. Today (March 8), we drop another exclusive, as the 10 Freshman for ’10 Mixtape, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, is released.

The compilation features 17 brand new tracks (see complete track list below) by this year’s Freshmen 10—Pill, Jay Rock, Nipsey Hussle, Big Sean, Fashawn, Freddie Gibbs, Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole, OJ Da Juiceman and Donnis. Whoo Kid already treated listeners to a few choice cuts off the tape this past Saturday (March 6) during his Sirius/Shade45 show, as the artists themselves called in for live interviews.

XXL’s 10 Freshman for ’10 issue hit stands next Tuesday, March 16. In addition to the Freshmen 10 roundtable, the issue includes stories on the Freshmen producers, hip-hop soul artists and hip-hop duos/groups, as well as an in-depth look on what it’s like to be a new rapper today, a special recap of last year’s Freshmen class and an Eye Candy that’ll make you say ahh.

In the meantime, be sure to check out the Freshman for ’10 artist stats and freestyles at XXLMag.com/Freshmen10/. – XXL

DOWNLOAD: XXL – 10 Freshman For ’10 (Mixtape)

I believe this second trailer was played for the first time during the Oscar’s last night. BTW I have no idea how Avatar didn’t win for Best Motion Picture & Best Director. I mean I didn’t even watch The Hurt Locker nor hear much about it. Regardless, Iron Man 2 is looking dope as hell and ill be watching it for sure! Check the first trailer after the jump.