BEIJING, Nov. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Hip-hop singer Chris Brown dropped a surprise on Friday, releasing a free 34-track mixtape which includes collaboration with his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

According to Gossip Cop, it is to feature previously recorded songs that were never released by the singer, including a single titled "Counterfeit."

The mixtape titled "Before The Party" is considered a Thanksgiving appetizer before the main dish: Brown's full-length new album, "Royalty," which drops on Dec. 18.

While shoppers were busy flocking to stores for Black Friday deals, it was an even better holiday for hip-hop lovers. Besides Brown, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne also dropped mixtapes, giving fans reasons for thanks.