Kendrick Lamar (@KendrickLamar) – Powerhouse 2012 Interview & Performance

Interview courtesy of Bootleg Kev:

I got to sit down with the good homie Kendrick Lamar backstage at Powerhouse 2012! We speak on him doing crazy numbers for GKMC the first week, what his expectations were for the album, In retrospect how important it was for him to be on the Club Paradise Tour, the new joint with J.Cole “The Jig Is Up” and wether or not they will finally drop a project together, being the leader of the new wave of respectable Hip Hop artists, how to balance doing “Kendrick” type records and doing more ignorant stuff like the verse on “Fuckin’ Problems”, How he feels about The Game sticking up for him in regards to the Shyne situation, where Sherane is today, how he feels about people calling the album a “Classic”, wether or not he is working on album #2 again, and more! Also included is video of Kendrick performing “Westside Right On Time” at Powerhouse 2012.

J. Cole (@Jcolenc)Speaks On ‘Miss America’ Single; Reveals Plans For Short Film & Possible Album Push Back

On the red Carpet last night at AMA, J.Cole took a second to speak with Billboard to talk about his latest single ‘Miss America‘ and explained why he chose to go with an unconventional sound. J. Cole also reveals shooting of a short film in December and that the sophomore album Born Sinner may not drop on January 28th, his birthday.

“We have like a responsibility and a certain power that comes with making the music and playing the music. And that comes with a responsibility to keep things fresh and not to fall into the mode of what’s traditional. I have singles that fall into that, but if I can use my power in some kind of way I’m gonna try to use it to shift culture just a little bit. And to me “Miss America” shifts things a little bit, it changes the conversation it takes it in a more aggressive direction, more raw, more social commentary. Any type of commentary is good compared to what a normal single is these days. That’s my aim is to shift culture slightly, change the conversation….nobody expects that for your first single.”

Chief Keef(@ChiefKeef) Finally Rich Cover + Tracklisting

Chief Keef’s debut album, Finally Rich is expected to hit stores on December 18 and you will be able to preorder the album on November 19.

Updated. Here’s the track listing below. Features on the album from 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Reese, Young Jeezy, and Rick Ross. Looks like it should be a straight debut album.

1. Love Sosa
2. Hallelujah
3. I Don’t Like f. Lil Reese
4. No Tomorrow
5. Hate Bein’ Sober f. 50 Cent & Wiz Khalifa
6. Kay Kay
7. Laughin’ To The Bank
8. Diamonds f. French Montana
9. Ballin’
10. Understand Me f. Young Jeezy
11. 3Hunna f. Rick Ross
12. Finally Rich

 

Update # 2. You can  stream and preorder it on iTunes and deluxe version below.

1. Love Sosa [Prod. by Young Chop]
2. Hallelujah [Prod. Young Chop]
3. I Don’t Like ft. Lil Reese [Prod. by Young Chop]
4. No Tomorrow [Prod. by Mike Will Made It]
5. Hate Bein’ Sober ft. 50 Cent & Wiz Khalifa [Prod. by Young Chop]
6. Kay Kay [Prod. by K.E. On The Track]
7. Laughin’ To The Bank [Prod. by Y.G. On Da Beat]
8. Diamonds ft. French Montana [Prod. by Young Chop]
9. Ballin’ [Prod. by Leek-e-leek]
10. Understand Me ft. Young Jeezy [Prod. by Casa Di]
11. 3Hunna ft. Rick Ross [Prod. by Young Chop]
12. Finally Rich [Prod. by Young Chop]
13. Citgo [Bonus Track]
14. Kobe [Bonus Track] [Prod. by Young Chop]
15. Got Them Bands [Bonus Track] [Prod. by Y.G. On Da Beat]
16. Don’t Make No Sense [Bonus Track]

Game (@Thegame) x Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) “Hallelujah”

As part of yesterday’s three-part Sunday Service, he brings it on home with a track off the album featuring Jamie Foxx and Jake One on the production. Jesus Piece drops December 18. You can preorder his album now and get  the song here.

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