Ryan Leslie adds some excitement to “Life Is So Exciting” off Fabolous’ latest mixtape Soul Tape 2. The singer-producer boasts about his money, fashion game, and his women (“Your wife, but that’s my vagina”) over the sped-up sample.

“My life is so exciting too,” said R-Les, who released his third album Les Is More in October.

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Fabolous does it “For the Love” in the video for the StreetRunner-produced record off his latest mixtape Soul Tape 2. In the black-and-white clip, the Brooklyn MC gets love from a special lady, who runs her hands through his hair as he raps. “Would you do it for the love?” asks Loso.

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Game has been dropping outtakes from Jesus Piece as part of his “Sunday Service” series, but now he unleashes another star-studded cut that will appear on his upcoming album.

On the Cool & Dre-produced “All That (Lady),” the Compton MC praises the special lady in his life (“I love you like cooked food”) over a sample of D’Angelo’s ’90s classic “Lady.”

Big Sean, Lil Wayne, and Fabolous chip in verses, while Jeremih channels D’Angelo on the soulful hook.

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Trey Songz’ “Chapter V” tour rolled into the Nokia Theatre in downtown L.A. on Sunday. Following sets from Miguel and Elle Varner, the R&B heartthrob had the ladies screaming all night long, reaching a fever pitch when he brought out Lupe Fiasco to perform “Out of My Head.”

Trey, who turns 28 this week, celebrated his birthday onstage with Fabolous, who also celebrated a birthday this month. The two performed “You Be Killin’ ‘Em” and “Say Aah.”

“This is one of my real friends in the music industry,” Trigga told the audience of Loso. “Real ni**a never change.”

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Fabolous provided the soundtrack to Thanksgiving with his new mixtape Soul Tape 2. In addition to collaborations with J. Cole, Wale, Pusha T, Joe Budden, and Teyana Taylor, one of the standout cuts is a remix to Rick Ross’ “Diced Pineapples.”

Instead of Drake and Wale, Loso’s version features Cassie and Trey Songz. The Bad Boy hottie coos the suggestive hook over the Cardiak beat, while Loso and Trigga rhyme about their girls.

Listen to the trio chop it up below.

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Fabolous adds some soul to your Thanksgiving with his new mixtape Soul Tape 2. On the sequel to his 2011 tape, the Brooklyn rapper cooks up a 12-course meal with guests including J. Cole, Wale, Pusha T, Trey Songz, Cassie, and Teyana Taylor, plus production from StreetRunner, araabMUZIK, Cardiak, and more. Hit the download button and feast your ears on Loso’s soul food.

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With just over a week to go until his R.E.D. album drops on November 6, Ne-Yo takes it back to the ’90s on “Should Be You.” The hip-hop-flavored throwback joint, produced by Salaam Remi, kicks off with a verse from Fabolous and features a remorseful verse from Diddy.

“It’s basically a song talking about being with one person when you know that you should be and want to be with another person,” Ne-Yo told Rap-Up TV. “As beautiful as this brand new woman is, you know in your heart that where you should be is with that one.”

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There’s much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Fabolous has just announced that the sequel to his 2011 mixtape The S.O.U.L. Tape will arrive on Thursday, November 22.

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