BET Hip-Hop Awards: The Cyphers (2012) [Video]

Scroll through and watch all six cypher's from the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards below! What do you think?

2012 Cypher Line Up - Iron Mic: Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$, Driicky Graham, Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky - West Coast: Xzibit, YG, Kurupt, E-40, DJ Quik, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Lion - True School: Jean Grae, Sarkodie, Ab-Soul, Talib Kweli - Ruff Ryders: Murda Mook, Cassidy, Eve, DMX - Raw: Jay Bird the Purdi Boi, Hopsin, ScHoolboy Q, Mac Miller, Mystikal - Grand Hustle: Trae Tha Truth, Chip, Iggy Azalea, B.o.B, T.I. RVS Picks Best Cyphers: "West Coast" / "Iron Mic" Best Verses: Kendrick Lamar / Joey Bada$$.

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Childish Gambino - One Up [DWNLD]

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino has been on a rapping spree as of late releasing a new single nearly every week in preparation for his upcoming mixtape. His latest track entitled "One Up" even features a guest verse from his brother Steve G. Lover III.  Listen and download below and keep an eye out for the mixtape which drops July 4th!

Download: Childish Gambino - One Up

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Childish Gambino - We Ain't Them [DWNLD]

Community's Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino, continues rolling out the dope vibes with his latest single, "We Ain't Them". This one's been on repeat all day. The hard hitting beat is actually co-produced by Gambino himself along with his resident producer, Ludwig. Comedian turned actor turned rapper turned producer? Sky's the limit for this rising multitalented star. Listen and download below!

Download: Childish Gambino - We Ain't Them

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The Other Guys - Joe & Insanate’s Excellent LP [DWNLD]

Mighty Joe & Isaiah Insanate Mensah are the multitalented alternative hip hop band better known as, The Other Guys. The up and coming DC duo follow up their debut project, "The Geeks Shall Inherit The Earth", with their latest efforts, "Joe & Insanate's Excellent LP".

Combining influences both new and old, the 11 track LP features an eclectic blend of samples, live drums, analog keyboards, and movie clips all underscoring a flurry of raw yet floetic rhymes. The album even features a smooth rework of Childish Gambino's 2011 single, "Letter Home" !

Listen and download the whole project below and keep an eye out for this rising duo!

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MeLo-X - Inside The Mind Of MeLo 2 (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

With volume one of this series being such a hit, Brooklyn's MeLo-X continues to explore his creative bounds with the latest mixtape, "Inside The Mind Of MeLo 2". 

The project features the multitalented artist reworking a variety of tracks including Frank Ocean's "White", Drake and The Weeknd's "Crew Love", Lana Del Rey's "Video Games", Childish Gambino's "Bonfire", and even a wild take on Hudson Mohawke's "Thunder Bay"!

There are also a few choice originals on here along with the slew of remixes.

Listen and download below!Download: MeLo-X - Inside The Mind Of MeLo 2 (Mixtape)

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Childish Gambino - Heartbeat [Music Video]

Comedian / actor / rapper, Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino, drops the visuals for the standout single, "Heartbeat", off his 2011 effort, "Camp". Check out the video below!

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Heems (Das Racist) - Nehru Jackets (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

Earlier last year we were promised upcoming solo mixtapes by all three members of the Das Racist crew in 2012. At the beginning of this month we received the first offering from Kool A.D entitled, "The Palm Wine Drinkard". Less than two weeks later we are treated with the second offering this time from Heems with his long awaited "Nehru Jackets" mixtape. 

The 25 track project boasts features from Danny Brown, Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire, Despot, Childish Gambino, Lakutis, Action Bronson and more! The production is absolutely bananas with neck breaking drums and raw Bollywood samples courtesy of Mike Finito. Do yourself a favour and download this mixtape right now.

Heems - Swate ft. Lakutis (Prod. Mike Finito)

Heems - Womyn ft. Childish Gambino (Prod. Mike Finito)

Download: Heems - Nehru Jackets (Mixtape)

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Childish Gambino - Bonfire [Music Video]

Rapper/Actor Childish Gambino drops this spooky music video for the lead single, Bonfire, off his upcoming debut album, Camp. Happy Halloween!

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Childish Gambino - Twistclip Loop Freestyle (Prod. Hudson Mohawke) [DWNLD]

Childish Gambino - Bonfire [DWNLD]

Childish Gambino - Twistclip Loop Freestyle (Prod. Hudson Mohawke) [DWNLD]

While we wait for Childish Gambino's debut LP, Camp, the actor turned rapper goes in off the top of the dome on Hudson Mohawke's Twistclip Loop instumental. About time all these rappers started recognizing Hud Mo's talent. Camp drops November 15th.

"It might be time to play something a little like harder"

Download: Childish Gambino - Twistclip Loop Freestyle (Prod. Hudson Mohawke)

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Childish Gambino - All The Shine [DWNLD]

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino aka lonely Asian girl drops his second single, All The Shine, off his upcoming debut album, Camp.

 All The Shine by Childish Gambino

Download: Childish Gambino - All The Shine

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Also check out some behind the scenes footage below

Childish Gambino - Bonfire [DWNLD]

Childish Gambino premiers his lead single, Bonfire on Hot 97, off his upcoming highly anticipated debut album Camp.

Download: Childish Gambino - Bonfire

Childish Gambino - The Longest Text Message [DWNLD]

Childish Gambino back with his latest track The Longest Text Message which he apparently recorded while "drunk off a shitty wine" with his producer Ludwig.

Download Link: Childish Gambino - The Longest Text Message

Childish Gambino - EP [DWNLD]

Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover has been an internet sensation since the beginnings of Derrick Comedy last year. His ascension to the top has been propelled by his skills as a comedian and his star role in the hit TV show Community. Little did you know that he was a skilled rapper too. Wipe that surprised look off your face and come grab his latest EP off of his blog below. Slap it into your iTunes and then come back here, and check out his tour dates available after the jump. For those of you in Toronto, we're privileged to have him live in this very city. From us at RVS, props to this multitalented entertainer.

Download Link: Childish Gambino - EP

Childish Gambino's tour dates can be found here: Tour dates