From Detroit rap artist, Ren Cen Cool Beanz, comes an intelligent mixtape comprised of a collection of songs to study to. Anything but boring, Library Muzik Mixtape Vol 1. features songs like Janelle Monae’s “Violet Stars Happy Hunting” and Mary J. Blige’s “Smoke” that will set the perfect mood to help you relax and concentrate.

Aside from popular tracks that you’ll recognize in an instant, there’s a few original songs from out of Ren’s camp including the sample track below from Detroit R&B group, Versatile. Check it out below and don’t forget to download this amazing compilation of music that’s sure to stimulate your mind as well as your ears.

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From the hard-working Donny Goines in collaboration with Rocksmith Tokyo comes the highly-anticipated EP, 20X. Comprised of six compelling tracks, 20 features production from Apple Juice Kid, DJ Static, 6th Sense, Nastee, Versatile, and M-Phazes. With the abundance of mixtapes dropping every day, this effort by Goines is definitely worth checking out.

For a  sample from the much-talked-about 20X, press play below.

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