Taylor J drops off his second mixtape of the year. This time around his mixtape was hosted by Shaheem Reid, features Nipsey Hussle, Gucci Mane, CyHi The Prynce, Fat Trel, and Jazze Pha among others. Download link and tracklist below.
Swizz (@THEREALSWIZZZ)Previews His Kanye West & Bono Song
In this studio clip above, Swizz Beatz previews a track titled “Skyscrapers”, which he revealed featured Kanye West and U2′s Bono.
Katy B (@KatyB) – Danger (EP)
This is dope.
The already talented Katy B manages to put together some action packed features on a 4 tune EP, featuring collaborations with Jessie Ware, Diplo, Geeneus, Jacques Greene, Iggy Azalea, Zinc, Wiley. Check it out below and download here.
Iamsu! (@IAMSU) Fader Interview
Bay Area rapper/producer Iamsu! has been making waves for the past two years, appearing on tracks with the likes of E-40 and Wiz Khalifa. He talks about that success and more in this interview with the Fader.
@QozoMedici Feat. @Young_DonUK – Realer Than Most (Video)
Qozo Medici reveals the visual to the first single from his forthcoming mixtape ‘Str8 Out The Pen‘.
Brits Critics’ Choice Picks For 2013: @LauraMvula, @TomPeterOdell & @AlunaGeorge
Laura Mvula – She
Congrats to AlunaGeorge, Tom Odell & Laura Mvula: two of these acts are regular staples here on JUKEBOX:UK. From BBC:
Three new acts are being tipped for success in 2013 after being shortlisted for the Brits Critics’ Choice Award.
London boy-girl duo AlunaGeorge will compete with singer-songwriters Tom Odell and Laura Mvula for the prize, which will be announced on 20 December.
Previous winners include Florence and the Machine, Jessie J and Adele, who took the first award in 2008.
The award itself will be handed out in February.
Tom Odell – Another Love
AlunaGeorge – Your Drums, Your Love
S.A.S. (@MegaSAS @MayhemSAS) – Drug Flow (Video)
Coming To America II drops today (hopefully in a few hours time).
Heavyweight UK artists SAS (formerly of Dipset) release the video for ‘Drug Flow’, the second track from their highly anticipated Mixtape ‘Coming to America II’. Produced by DJ/beatmaker The Last Skeptik, who has previously worked with an eclectic cast of musicians such as Gorillaz, Sway, The King Blues & Jehst, ‘Drug Flow’ follows on from the first single from the tape, ‘Suave Life Remix’ which featured guest verses from new Harlem & Brooklyn luminaries Vinny Cha$e and Curt@!N$, the catchy sample of A$AP Rocky’s ‘Peso’ worked into the hook of ‘Drug Flow’ providing a keen transatlantic narrative. The video for ‘Drug Flow’, directed by Rufus Exton & shot at London’s foremost Hip Hop night Livin’ Proof, is the first visual offering from the Coming to America II project, which also includes features from Nicki Minaj, Emilio Rojas & €urogang.
The Truth With @ElliottWilson: Who Should Win Best Rap Album Grammy?
After the announcement of the Grammy nominees, YN sits down and analyze the contenders for Best Rap Album. He compares, Drake’s Take Care and Nas’ Life Is Good. Who does he think will win? I think Nas will win
Notorious B.I.G. Autopsy Report Revealed
Biggie was only 24 when he was gunned down on March 9, 1997 in L.A. 15 years after his unsolved murder, TMZ has obtained the autopsy diagram, which states only 1 of the four shots were fatal.
– Gunshot #1 struck Wallace in the left forearm and traveled down to his wrist.
– Gunshot #2 struck Wallace in the back, missed all vital organs, and exited through his left shoulder.
– Gunshot #3 struck Wallace on his outer left thigh and exited through his inner left thigh. The reports says .. after Gunshot #3 exited the thigh, “the projectile strikes the left side of the scrotum, causing a very shallow, 3/8 inch linear laceration.”
The fatal bullet was Gunshot #4 … which entered Wallace’s body through his right hip and ripped its way through several vital organs … before coming to rest in his left shoulder area.
Rick Ross (@RickyRozay) x Stalley (@Stalley) “10 Jesus Pieces” (Video)
Rick Ross takes a break from his tour and brings along Stalley to stopped by the house of the Lord for their new video off the Grammy nominated LP, God Forgives, I Don’t. Directed by Dre Films
Master P (@masterpmiller) x Alley Boy (@alleyboytde) x Fat Trel (@fattrel) “No Way Jose”
Coach P brings Alley Boy & Fat Trel along his new soldiers along for the ride on the new Louie V Mob’s new record. Master P Al Capone and Boss Of All Bosses coming soon.
Decoded: Big Boi (@BigBoi) “Lines” / “Mama Told Me”
At Flux Studios, Antwan analyzes a few lyrics off two of his records “Lines” and “Mama Told Me” for Life + Times’ new episode of Decoded. His album, Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors hits stores on December 11
Swizz Beatz’ (@THEREALSWIZZZ) LA Leakers “Lift Off Intro”
During his stop at Power 106 , Swizzy was asked to freestyle over Meek Mill and Rozay’s instrumental for the LA Leakers’ Lift Off show intro.
Rick Ross Cancels NC Concerts After Receiving Death Threats From The Gangster Disciples
Reports Sohh:
Reports of the cancellation started to bubble online Thursday (December 6) night.
A Maybach Music Group concert tour headlining Rick Ross was scheduled to appear Friday in Greensboro and Saturday at the Bojangles Coliseum. Rappers Wale and Meek Mill were scheduled to appear as well. The theats stem from the Gangster Disciples, who have a beef with Ross. The North Carolina Chapter recently put out a YouTube video warning him to stay out of Charlotte. (Charlotte Observer)
Check out the death threats below
Emeli Sandé (@EmeliSande) – Clown (Video)
The latest visual from her breakthrough project ‘Our Version Of Events‘ (you can also get the single here).
“It’s about how I felt when I was trying to get signed, I was going for all these meetings and people were looking at me like ‘What do we do with you’? It’s about not allowing yourself to be judged by others or to be taken for an idiot. I feel the video reflects that” Emeli Sande 2012.
Directed by Wiz (Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys) the video is about making a stand, believing in yourself and not allowing yourself to be judged.
Behind The Scenes: Curren$y (@CurrenSy_Spitta) x Corner Boy P “Sunroof”
Fresh out the plane, Curren$y made his rounds to Diamond Supply and Adidas shop out in Los Angeles for his next Stoned Immaculate‘s visual. Until the final product hits the net check out the behind the scenes footage.
Kendrick Lamar (@KendrickLamar) On Don’t Sleep!
Kendrick Lamar sat down with BET’s T.J. Holmes. He spoke on the success of his debut, being being named the new West Coast King, concerns of being on a major, Compton and more.
Rick Ross (@RickyRozay) Brings Out Diddy In Miami
Rick Ross brought out a few surprise guests out last night in Miami on their MMG tour stop. In the footage above, Diddy hit the Fillmore stage for a performance of “O Let’s Do It”.
Paypa(@PaypaTime) x Los (@iamLos)“I Don’t Fuck With That” (Video)
With the camera going crazy , Paypa and Los’ shines in their brand new video. This record will be founded on Paypa’s upcoming project King Jong III dropping on December 12.
P-Wild (@ProjectWildBoy) – All Gold Everything Freestyle
P-wild drops off his second freestyle of the week, this time around he jumps on Trinidad Jame’s hit single All Gold Everything. You already know P-Wild fuck this joint up.
Blaze Barnation (@BlazeBarnation) Feat. V.A.S. (@VasMusic) – It’s Cool (Video)
Shot by Tru Say. Check out the lyrics below.
Reek Da Villian (@ReekDaVillian)“Use To Be (Freestyle)” (Video)
On his own stoop in front of the crib, Reek Da Villian shares his story from his hood in the video for his Meek Mill remake.
John Legend (@JohnLegend) “Who Did That To You”
John Legend is heads out west on the dark journey off the Django Unchained soundtrack on December 18. The Quentin Tarantino-directed film hits theaters on Christmas day.
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Today we get another back 2 back set courtesy of Cameraman Sketch, this time with Fangol and Wariko. Lord Of The Mics 4 coming soon.