Dawn Richard sails into Memorial Day weekend with “Row (Safe to Shore),” a new song produced by Knotch and Magnificent. The Goldenheart singer, who is currently in the studio working on her sophomore album Blackheart, effortlessly navigates the calm waters. Enjoy the smooth ride.

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Ludacris kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the release of his movie Fast & Furious 6 and his mixtape DTP Presents: I Don’t Give a Fuck. The star-studded prelude to his eighth album Ludaversal features Chris Brown, Young Jeezy, Mac Miller, Pusha T, and French Montana, plus production from Da Internz, Bangladesh, Mike WiLL Made It, and Metro Boomin.

“Basically, I put this mixtape out as an appreciation for all the fans that’s been supporting me for over a decade,” Luda told Rap-Up TV.

He addresses his haters on “Mad Fo” featuring Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Swizz Beatz, and Pusha T, and caters to the ladies on Da Internz-produced club banger “Dancing Dirty” featuring Brown.

Stream/download the 10 tracks below and look out for Ludaversal later this year.

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While everyone’s turning up, Earl Sweatshirt and Mac Miller turn down on “Guild,” a slowed and slurred cut off Earl’s upcoming debut Doris. Mac calls himself “Ron Burgundy mixed with Hercules,” while the Odd Future rapper demands that his label give him a white driver.

“YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO GUILD ANYTIME TONIGHT AFTER MIDNIGHT,” advised Earl.

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After “Ballin’” with Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor, Fat Joe calls on Future for his next single “Love Me Long Time.” Joey Crack asks his lady if she will love him without the money, cars, and fame, while Future provides the Auto-Tuned hook.

“Can you love me for me?” asks Future on the smooth joint.

Stream the song below.

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It’s Thursday and that means another throwback from Shanell. The Young Money diva, who will tour with Lil Wayne on the “America’s Most Wanted Music Festival” this summer, takes it back to 2003 with her cover of 702’s “I Still Love You.” She navigates the drum-heavy Neptunes production with ease, making it one of our favorites so far.

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Five years after recording their joint album, Birdman and Rick Ross have decided to share their collaborations with the world. On The H: The Lost Album, Vol. 1, the Cash Money chief and Maybach Music boss unearth 11 tracks from their 2008 recording sessions. DJ Khaled hosts, while YMCMB’s Mack Maine, Kevin Rudolf, and Gudda make appearances.

Dig into the crates with their lost recordings.

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Major Lazer keeps the booties shaking with the remix to their twerking anthem “Bubble Butt” featuring Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga, and Mystic. The Hairweave Killer tacks on a new verse, which he debuted during Coachella last month, while Tyga and Bruno’s parts remain intact. The original song appears on Major Lazer’s album Free the Universe.

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Jhené Aiko checks into her feelings on “Comfort Inn Ending,” a two-minute freestyle produced by No I.D. The L.A. songstress discovers that she wasn’t the only girl her man was seeing. She shares her pain over the sad and subtle instrumental.

“We were in love, but I was the only one/ So I was the only lonely one,” she sings.

Jhené is working on her Def Jam debut Souled Out, which is set to feature contributions from Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, No I.D., KeY Wane, and the Fisticuffs.

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