Didn’t even realize that Summer Jam has approached its 20th anniversary. Make sure you get you tickets here.
Incisive (@Incisive1) Feat. YJ (@TheLifeOfYJ) – Everything’s Alright (Video)
Back with the third single from his “Where Is He” Mixtape, Incisive has employed the smooth Lyrical skills of up and coming rapper YJ to reassure us that in hard times, Everything is Alright. Incisive’s latest installment sits on a smooth bed of melodic hiphop production created by Touchtone and Piano P and is sure to have your head nodding.
Hopsin Freestyles For 106 & Park’s ‘The Backroom’
Hopsin drops bars for 106 & Park microphone series.
The-Dream Performs At Spotlight Live (NYC)
IV Play drops May 28th.
Radio Killa/Def Jam recording artist The Dream performs at Spotlight Live NYC.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Can’t Hold Us’ Scores A Platinum Plaque
Hot Digital Songs: #2 Can't Hold Us, @macklemore & @ryanlewis Feat. @raydaltonmusic 245,000 (1,238,000).
— Chart News (@chartnews) April 24, 2013
Congrats to the duo…pushing music independently isn’t just for losers, people.
Snoop Lion & Big K.R.I.T. – RapFix Freestyle
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Lion really returned to the Dogg for this freestyle, along with some dope rhymes by Big K.R.I.T. for the latest episode of MTV RapFix (if you missed it).
@RDGLDGRN – ‘Million Fans’; Announces UK Tour
I have NEVER heard of these folks, so this is no plug for plugs sake; these guys are from the Washington, DC area, they’re dope, and they’re headed to London (along with other dates in the UK). Enough said….if you’re not familiar, check out a recent visual for ‘Million Fans’ (from their Red Gold Green EP) above and then hit the dates below (they have additional dates in DC and Europe on their website).
Thursday May 9 – Dublin, Academy 2
Saturday May 11 – Glasgow, ABC2
Sunday May 12 – Leeds, Cockpit
Monday May 13 – Manchester, Night And Day
Tuesday May 14 – London, Electrowerkz
Thursday May 16 – Bedford, Esquires
Friday May 17 – Brighton (Great Escape), Komedia
Riff Raff – Show Out Freestyle
Riff Raff has a go with Juicy J’s track, with humorous results.
Pharrell Premieres New Busta Rhymes Track During Performance
In addition to performing his collaboration with Daft Punk, Pharrell also premiered a new track from Busta Rhymes, titled ‘Twerk It’, during HTC’s One Launch event.
Mac Miller – S.D.S. (Video)
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Mac Miller saves the day in his latest visual, the first from the upcoming Watching Movies With The Sound Off.
Is that Corey Feldman?
Rickie Jacobs – The Devil Wears Prada/God Wears Gucci
Rickie Jacobs drops off a two-sided record where he finds himself struggling with his career (in a story of fashion). If the Devil wears Prada and God wears Gucci, what side are you on?
I choose Gucci over Prada anyway.
Beyonce performed her still-not-yet-released new single during her recent tour stop in Paris.
Don’t worry ladies….we should get this record on iTunes real soon.
Ab-Soul x Mac Miller “The End Is Near”
Ab-Soul & Mac Miller go in over the production of Miller’s alter-ego Larry Fisherman.
Maybe a sign of a new Ab-Soul album?
TEASER: Wiz Khalifa Feat. Problem & IAMSU – Bout Me
We just drops some footage of him performing this in Kay Slay’s studio and now we get a teaser for the official clip, which is officially dropping tomorrow night.
Richard Osborne Feat. Dice Raw – Just Leave (Remix)
Richard Osborne from Ipswich gets Dice Raw from Philly on the remix to his latest single. Check it out above and download here.
Diggy Ro’Zay (@DiggyRoZay) & Lil’ Kash (@iBe_LilKASH) – Respect Me
Diggy Rozay & Lil’ Kash link together for a new record ‘Respect Me’. Not sure where this will end up, but new music is new music.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Tyga Feat. Chris Brown – For The Road
We posted some pics before, and now we get to see some actual behind the scenes footage to Tyga’s latest single from Hotel California.
Jessie Ware (@Jessie_Ware) – Love, Thy Will Be Done (Martika Cover)
Jessie Ware tried her hand at a song by Martika that was originally written by none other than Prince. Pressure. (I’m kidding.)
BEHIND THE SCENES: J. Cole Feat. Miguel – Power Trip
I honestly did want to see what led to the dark, kill-Miguel vibe for Cole’s latest visual. Check it out above.
Previously: J. Cole Creates The ‘Power Trip’ Beat
Western Tink (@WESTERNtink) & Beautiful Lou (@beautifullou1) – Drawn (Video)
Mishka drops this new video from Texas homies Beautiful Lou and Western Tink, who are both killing it right now. Shot, produced and edited by French Films.
Wyclef Jean On ‘NiteCap With Peter Bailey’
Peter Bailey shares a NiteCap with WyClef on set at the video shoot of his new single “Midlife Crisis” and discusses his legacy, philanthropy, substances in hip hop & upcoming book “They Tried To J. Edgar Hoover Me”.
Lil’ Scrappy Freed From Prison
From TMZ:
Scrappy was released from jail today after a judge granted his lawyer’s motion to recall the warrant. A hearing is set for May 16 to hash out all the issues.
Previously: Lil’ Scrappy Locked Up After Refusing Urine Test
Lil’ Durk – Days Of My Life (Video)
Durk drops a video from his older mixtape Life Ain’t No Joke. Signed To The Streets is coming soon.
Rocko – Life Of A Don (Episode 1)
Rocko visits NY and runs into a few friends along the way….featuring Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Wyclef Jean, Memphis Bleek, DJ Kay Slay, DJ Khaled, Shorty Da Prince and more.