Harry Fraud otherwise known has H. Fraud is responsible for some of the hardest cuts French Montana has supplied to multiple tapes. Fraud has provided cuts on the mixtape tip that would perfectly suit as mainstream album production.

Probably the most recognized track from Fraud’s catalog is “New York Minute” for none other than French featuring Jadakiss on the original and Nicki Minaj on the remix. The feel of the track is definitely something New Yorkers could ride to while also having a somewhat mainstream sound. When creating a record it’s definitely not a bad thing when French is in your corner able to put out somewhat convincing hooks most likely learned and acquired through affiliation with the most wavy, Max B who is currently incarcerated.

Most recently, Fraud twisted some vintage samples for a New York bonding experience for French and Joe Crack leading up to “We Run NY“. Previously linking up with Duffle Bag Ran for “Everybody Know” he laid down some classic H. Fraud sounding acoustics to set the mood right. If French isn’t someone you can see yourself listening to at least give Harry the attention and recognize great production. French is up next for NY whether you like it or not and there’s no doubt in my mind Fraud is gonna be riding shotgun throughout the whole ordeal. Consistency can keep you relevant and it seems Fraud is doing just that.

DOWNLOAD: French Montana – New York Minute (ft. Jadakiss) (Prod. Harry Fraud)

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DOWNLOAD: French Montana – Playing In The Wind (Prod. Harry Fraud)

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DOWNLOAD: French Montana – We Run NY (ft. Fat Joe) (Prod. Harry Fraud)

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DOWNLOAD: French Montana – Go Hard (Prod. Harry Fraud)

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DOWNLOAD: French Montana – Everybody Know (ft. Ransom) (Prod. Harry Fraud)

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J. Cole performs at the 40/40 Club in New York City, June 16, 2010. Photo Credit: Ernest Estimé

Jermaine Cole is arguably one of the most talented artist’s we will get to see rise in our day and age. From a minor blog buzz to one of the most lyrical MC’s to touch a mic us getting a chance to witness the J. Cole takeover is truly phenomenal. If the majority of the cuts that made their way on the internet are in fact throwaways I’m dieing to see what Cole has locked away in those Roc Nation vaults. With production solely from himself and No I.D. and virtually no features as of yet you can be assured that this album will be one next to the greats.

With true presentation being hard to find in the current state of hip-hop, J. Cole is amongst the few who speak of his reality. Carrying Fayettenam on his back and having a shoulder such as Hova’s to lean there won’t be an artist like J. Cole for some time so during any listening session make sure you make Jermaine’s music a priority and soak it all up as it will fly by. With a slew of interviews lined up for thesidetracked you can pen the J. Cole one up there as well.

Here’s three loosies to hold you over until Jermaine’s debut album or until there’s anymore records that wander onto these internets of ours.

I came up, I warmed up, the next up, bitch I’m about to blow up

Take that quote for what it’s worth but it sounds to me he’s insinuating an album name or something of the sort.

DOWNLOAD: J. Cole – It Won’t Be Long (Prod. J. Cole & No. I.D.)

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DOWNLOAD: J. Cole – Premeditated Murder (Prod. J. Cole)

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DOWNLOAD: J. Cole – Blow Up (Prod. J. Cole)

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So be kind to Laws, becuase if you start buggin’ from the beehive we swarm

If Laws doesn’t catch a spot in the next XXL Freshmen class, I’ll be shocked. The lead track from his 4:57/5:01 tape, “Hold You Down“, was flipped with featured verses from Emilio Rojas and Big K.R.I.T., both up-and-coming artists trying to spring their career’s forward. The tape also contains a few more original cuts but mostly just a tagless version of 4:57 for the most part. There’s not many projects that can say they have great production throughout, there’s normally a couple of records that don’t normally pull their weight, but, with this Laws project, saying there’s great production throughout is an understatement. With the witty lyricism Laws provides to production up-and-coming artists either pay thousands of dollars for or never see the light of day with comes a project that will forever be in the iPod, that is until Laws album drops.

With the opening/intro track “Overtime“, who better to have then J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League on the boards to start your tape off with production that could have perfectly suited as a lead single to your favorite artists album. I couldn’t find a track on this tape to skip, with that being said, there’s simply to many tracks to give my opinion on.

DOWNLOAD: Laws – Overtime (Prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)

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Illmind : Photo by Cheeksdeniro

“Audio Savior“, a track produced by Jersey’s own Illmind, raised the bar for an already exceptionally high level of production going on. Expect a TST sit down with Illmind in the coming weeks.

DOWNLOAD: Laws – Audio Savior (Prod. Illmind)

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Another rollover from Laws’ 4:57 project but definitely worth multiple spins has to go to Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E.S.’ “We Like It“. This track brings way to much tempo to be so low on the track-list but it’s nice to spread the gems around because it takes finding them a little more time. Like I said, normally you listen to projects and tapes to hear a few of your favorite tracks but I can truthfully say there isn’t a record on this project that I can even second guess myself for listening to.

DOWNLOAD: Laws – We Like It (Prod. Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E.)

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Those of you interested in giving the full project a spin, here’s the download link.

DOWNLOAD: Laws – 5:01 Overtime (Mixtape)