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Like I said before, there's only so much time in a day to go through all the music that comes to my inbox. Factor in my hectic day job activities and a lot of the submissions don't even get some shine. That's where the platter comes in: a selection of cuts that have been dying to make your ear drums pop. I repeat myself because this second platter has been long overdue. Here's what to expect: Ab-Soul goes in and goes off on "MayDay"; Consequence tags himself into Drake's "Find Your Love"; Toki Wright channels his inner Public Enemy; and the grittiest record comes courtesy of D/Will and Dominique Larue.

Summer is practically here. The beaches and park are soon gonna get crowded again. The bodegas are stocking up on the heladas. The ladies are lining up their sunflower dresses, sandals and swimsuits... And the music has to fit into this more light-hearted, happier, feeling sexier mood. No matter the genre. Ever watched that Iyaz "Replay" video? That's what I'm talking about. And "Show It" falls into that vein. Jamaican-born Demarco wears many hats (producer, songwriter) but this is his first minor hit as lead artist. And it spawned a few bootleg remixes with the likes of 2 Pistols and Sheek Louch. They're all here; pick your poison and enjoy! I also got a bonus joint that keeps up with the theme.

Let me give you a background on this joint. "Call Me" is the first single to Joell's upcoming album, Free Agent. It's about teenage love and heartbreak centered around 1995 -- the video treatment drives that point home. Joell Ortiz planned to have two remixes for this throwback. The "25 and Over" mix (produced by Statik Selektah) enhances the story with a backdrop of Biggie, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Souls of Mischief and Smif-N-Wessun classics. A "25 and Under" mix with Diggy Simmons and Wiz Khalifa was also in the plans but, it seems Atlantic didn't deem it a good look for Diggy. But Joell fans should soon be satiated: Yaowa mixtape with DJ Green Lantern and Don Cannon is on the way!