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Maino Waves “Hi” To Haters

It’s no lie that New York rappers have had a rough time lately. Even Brooklyn’s own Maino, who’s spent most of his career on the mixtape circuit, has been through multiple failed deals. But with the release of the video for his latest single “Hi Hater,” it looks like his Atlantic Records debut If Tomorrow Never Comes might actually be on track for its September release. The King of the South even lended some extra support by bringing Maino’s Hustle Hard imprint under Grand Hustle’s wing.

While B.G. is the only Grand Hustle affiliate on a track (”Gangsta”) from the album, Maino delivers 11 more tracks of thug motivation for BK. “Hi Hater” takes it back to b-boys in the ’80s with a classic Jimmy Spicer sample, and so does “However Do You Want Me,” a JR Rotem-produced joint that flips Soul II Soul’s “Back To Life.” Smile at the haters after the jump with the full video.

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Audiowrapz Will Blast Your iPod Case

Picture this scenario: You’ve got the latest mixtape banger from Maino on your iPod but your homey still refuses to believe that Maino is the muthafuckin’ truth. You have two options—(1) pass your iPod over and get his crustified ear wax all over your headphones; or (2) you and your boy can get on the prepubescent Asian couple steez and share the earbuds. Oh yeah, that’s gonna happen.

Thankfully, the good folks at ifrogz created Audiowrapz (for 3rd generation Nanos only), a protective silicone iPod case with built-in speakers to blast Maino…or whatever soft, weak, girly rap you kids listen to these days. Unlike other portable speaker systems, Audiowrapz isn’t bogged down by batteries, and it also has an earphone port if you prefer not to piss off your fellow subway passengers. Basically, it’s like upgrading your current iPod case with speakers. Dope.

See more on Audiowrapz on the ifrogz website. Audiowrapz will be available at the end of April for under $20 at Wal-Mart stores nationwide. And watch out for Maino…don’t sleep.

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