Crooked I gets busy for Sway & Tech’s show on Shade 45.
Mikky Ekko – Disappear
Yo — Mikky Ekko’s demo tracks are better than the majority of the smooth tunes I’m hearing nowadays.
ARTWORK: Mike Will Made It – #FuckVerses (EP)
Seems like everyone is using the hashtags these days. Mike Will Made It dropping what looks to be an instrumental project soon, and has revealed the artwork for you to check out.
A$AP Rocky “Leaks Of The Industry (Freestyle)”
A$AP Rocky drops off the freestyle over A$AP Twelvyy’s “YNRE” for the LA Leakers‘ upcoming Leaks Of The Industry mixtape on June 3rd.
A$AP Ferg Feat. A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & ScHoolboy Q – Work (Remix) (Video)
A$AP Ferg drops off his new video for his remix to ‘Work’ with a few of his friends, courtesy of VEVO. Trap Lord is expected to drop on Memorial Day.
Trouble Feat. Big Bank Black & 2Wop – Bang Bang (Video)
The latest in ratchetness, courtesy of Trouble and his cohorts Big Bank Black & 2Wop…..visualized by Tyree Thomas.
Magnum Opus: Talib Kweli’s ‘Get By’ (Complex TV)
In the latest episode of Complex’s new series Magnum Opus, Talib Kweli breaks down the making of the Kanye West-produced hit ‘Get By’.
Talib Kweli Performs On Sway In The Morning
Talib Kweli appeared on Sway’s show to speak on Nas, Kanye West, borrowing for the sake of art and other topics. He also performed ‘Get By’ for the listeners (no freestyle?).
Stalley – XclusivesZone Interview
Last Friday, MMG’s Stalley gave a performance at B.B. Kings with Curren$y. After his set, we got a chance to chop it up with him for a quick interview. He talks about his rise to success, his new single ‘Swangin’ featuring Scarface, the Cardo produced ‘White Minks & Gator Sleeves’, working with Curren$y and who he would like to collaborate with. Shot and conducted by David Downer.
Emilio Rojas – Did It Again
Emilio drops a loose track that will not be on his upcoming project. Produced by DJ Green Lantern.
Solange Announces Her Record Label
Solange is making some seriously big moves….today on Twitter, she snnounced that he is launching her own label — titled Saint Records — which will be under Sony:
Big news day for me!Wasn’t ready to announce,but since false info is spreading I will gladly do so:) Supppppperr EXCITED!
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 14, 2013
Super stoked to announce I’ve started my own label,SAINT RECORDS,where I’ll be releasing my music & other projects distributed through SONY!
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 14, 2013
It is through SAINT RECORDS that I will be releasing my full length album, and also future music projects that I’m excited about sharing!
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 14, 2013
French Montana & Chinx Drugz – DJ Vick One Interview
Power 106’s DJ Vick One links up with the Coke Boys for a fairly humorous interview that involves strippers, celebrity impersonation and more.
Andrea (@AndreaMoonchild) – Cruising (EP)
Parisian producer Andrea has let go of a fantastic (although short) body of work through his Moose Records imprint. You can stream below, but if you like the music, make sure to support the guy through his Bandcamp page.
Shawn ‘Pecas’ Costner Promoted To Def Jam Executive VP
There’s been a lot of position shifting in record companies as of late, and today, we learn that Shawn Pecas has moves on up George Jefferson style. Of course he has to gush about his move as well:
“Def Jam is the greatest hip-hop label in the world and it is an honor and a privilege to work with such incredible artists every day. I am appreciative of Steve Bartels for his leadership and his continued faith in me as we move the Def Jam brand into the future. With our talented staff, an unprecedented roster of superstars and an exciting crop of newcomers, we are poised to win big in 2013″
Island Def Jam’s President/COO, Steve Bartels spoke on the new promotion as well.
“I am thrilled to announce this well deserved promotion. I have worked with Pecas for many years and have watched him grow significantly over that time. I look to Pecas for applying his energy and deep artist relationships towards helping us drive Def Jam on the path to continued greatness.”
Estelle Feat. Common – Victorious
Produced by No I.D., this song is a leftover track from Estelle’s All Of Me.
Eve – Lip Lock (Album Stream)
The album dropped today, but those still unsure of whether they should spend their dollars or not on the project can take a listen to Lip Lock in it’s entirely first. Check out the stream (from DJ Booth) below.
Bobby V – Back to Love
Not sure when it’s dropping, but Bobby V has a new EP — Peach Moon — coming soon, and below is a new offering from that project.
2013 BET Awards Nominees Announced
BET has announced the nominees for this year’s BET Awards which is going down June 30th at the Nokia Theater in L.A. Find out who’s a nominee on the next pages below.
Solange Covers Complex (Pics)
Solange makes the cover feature for the June/July 2013 issue of Complex magazine. You can check out that feature (which is a great read) here.
Check out plenty more pics from the feature on the next page.
L. Marshall (@LMarshallMusic) – Fire (Lyric Video)
L. Marshall drops a spectacular lyric video (courtesy of MFX Films) for ‘Fire’, which is taken from the forthcoming Kiss The Fire.
Eve Returns To The Breakfast Club
Eve returns to The Breakfast Club to speak on Lip Lock (which is out now), DMX, her significant other’s company and more.
Pras: Lauryn Hill Isn’t Going To Prison For Tax Evasion
Lauryn Hill isn’t going to federal prison for tax evasion; at least that’s what fellow Fugee Pras tells TMZ. Using Lindsay Lohan as an example makes sense, too.
Lecrae – Round of Applause
Lecrae drops an inspirational message to all the recent graduates:
Proud of all the graduates out there. Never overlook the unique opportunity you have in education. There are many paths you could have taken, obstacles to deter you, and things to distract you, but you beat the odds.
Education informs and helps elevate the paths we will take. I wrote a song reflecting on my journey rejecting the low expectations set for me by culture and media. Know that I’m praying for all the grads out there to live for something bigger than yourself! Don’t waste your life.
Joell Ortiz Freestyles To ‘Open Letter’ For Hot 97
New episode of Real Late Sessions and this one has Joell bodying that new Hov with Rosenberg on the turntables!