Definitely an interesting and edgy mix of genres from the lady known as Nadia Nair….check out her latest, the 3-song Bon Voyage EP that leaves you clamoring for more music. Seriously….check her out.
Fyfe (@thisisfyfe) – Conversations
Check out the latest tune from Fyfe, the extremely smooth and east to listen to (at least before the beat builds) ‘Conversations’ (out 8th July), and look out for his upcoming performance on the 18th of June.
Cayucas (@cayucasband) – East Coast Girl (Video)
This sounds like the second coming of Beach Boys mixed with Lana Del Ray. Cayucas’ Bigfoot is out now.
‘Storm Chasers’ Stars Killed While Chasing Oklahoma Tornado
If you’re a fan of Storm Chasers like I was, then you’ll be saddened (but not really shocked) to hear this. Our condolences goes to Young, Samaras and his son’s surviving family and friends. From ABC News Denver:
Colorado storm chaser Tim Samaras, his son Paul Samaras, and longtime chase partner Carl Young were killed in the EF-3 tornado that tore through El Reno, Oklahoma Friday.
Tim and Paul were both born and raised in Lakewood, Colorado but most recently were living in Bennett.
Tim Samaras was considered a leader in storm chasing expertise and worked with 7NEWS, National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Boeing, and the federal government.
A family member posted this statement on Tim Samaras’ Facebook page at 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning:
“I’m Jim Samaras – Tim Samaras’s brother. Thank you to everyone for the condolences. It truly is sad that we lost my great brother Tim and his great son, Paul. Our hearts also go out to the Carl Young family as well as they are feeling the same feelings we are today. They all unfortunately passed away but doing what they LOVED. Chasing Tornado’s. I look at it that he is in the ‘big tornado in the sky…’ We (the family) will keep folks aware of what the funeral estrangements are, but please in the meantime keep Tim and Paul in your thoughts and prayers.”
Tim Samaras was 55 and his son Paul was 24. Carl Young was 45. “Carl and Tim were the best of friends,” and chased many times, Jim said. Carl Young’s father Bob Young told CNN his son always wanted to be a meteorologist.
Tim founded TWISTEX (Tactical Weather Instrumented Sampling in Tornadoes EXperiment) to pursue tornadoes and advance the research and warning available to the public.
“Tim Samaras has led, designed, and fielded complex instrumentation research efforts over the past 30 years,” the TWISTEX website says.
Bruno Mars Mother Dies Unexpectedly At 55
Our condolences to Bruno Mars and his family….there were recent reports that she had experienced a heart attack as well. From TMZ:
Bernadette Hernandez — mother of Bruno Mars — died unexpectedly Saturday at the age off 55.
Hernandez suffered a brain aneurysm. She passed away at the Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Hernandez was a hula dancer and singer who immigrated from the Philippines and nurtured Mars’ musical talents from a very young age.
Mars was set to kick off a tour in the U.S. later this month. No word on whether the death will affect the concert schedule.
Rihanna Performs In Istanbul; Gives Fan A Lap Dance
Rihanna definitely blessed that particular fan while performing during the Instanbul stop of her Diamonds World Tour. This is actually a pretty regular part of her show, I hear. Additional performance clip below.
R.I.P. Original Fake
I was way too broke to own any of this (although I did buy and drink from that special edition Hennessy bottle), but streetwear fashion/art heads are definitely saddened….from HighSnobiety:
After first announcing the closure of OriginalFake, the brand by Brooklyn artist Kaws and Japanese toy maker Medicom Toy, in January, the day has finally come. On May 31, 2013, OriginalFake officially closed its doors. The brand and the Tokyo store have both closed. After serving fans for 7 years with premium streetwear and toys, the partnership has come to an end. Kaws and Medicom Toy will continue to produce toys though and we will of course keep you posted about that.
LMAO: Riff Raff Makes His Own Sun Chips Commercial
I don’t know, man…..I’m still kind of vibing to his cocaine-induced ‘Versace Python‘.
@LittleTorment & Blade Brown (@BladeMusic) – Over That (Video)
New visual from Little Torment featuring JUKEBOX:DC favourite Mike GLC, courtesy of Link Up TV.
Tulisa, Mike GLC Caught Setting Up £800 Cocaine Deal (Video)
Holy shit — from The Sun, who apparently is the source of his breakthrough story…
Tulisa Contostavlos has been caught red-handed in an apparent drug scandal, after she attempted to orchestrate a cocaine deal for £800. She was also videotaped and recorded during the whole thing.
Emmavie (@EmmavieSXF) – L+VEHATER (EP)
Today, we get to hear the smooth, urban and soulful sounds of artist Emmavie, who spoke on the project herself…..you can check that out before the stream, tracklist and download below.
“To create this themed compilation, I took on a new persona. She remains known only as “L+VEHATER” and is faceless. She creates a fictional relationship with a young man named Tony. At this point in the music, her fantasy becomes an obsession but begins to go sour. Her imagination creates another girl called Joni who Tony chooses over her.. This is how she becomes the girl who hates love but is ruled by it.”
Drake Confirms Jhene Aiko Feature On Upcoming Album
Jhene on NWTS. Momentous Occasions.
— Drizzy (@Drake) June 2, 2013
It looks like the dope Jhene Aiko will appear on Drake’s next album, Nothing Was The Same, which only builds the anticipation even more.
For the record, they already collaborated on the record ‘July‘ a few years ago.
I-20 Feat. Fiend – Live It Up
Produced by DJ Pain 1. The Amphetamine Manifesto Pt. 2 drops Tuesday.
Hodgy Beats – Untitled 2 (EP)
Hodgy Beats drops off his new EP Untitled 2 which has 7 tracks all produced by Hodgy himself. Check out the track list and download link below.
Download: Hodgy Beats – Untitled 2 (EP)
1. SALE
2. Alone
3. Karateman feat. Left Brain
4. Bullshittin
5. Years
6. Wicked
7. Goodbye feat. Lee Spielman
Beyonce Performs At ‘Chime For Change’; Brings Out Jay-Z
UPDATE: We now have the full performance, including Jay-Z’s appearance, above.
Beyonce performs at ‘Chimes For Change’ in London (and was the headliner, I believe). While there, she also brought of Hov for ‘Crazy In Love’ (which you can also check out below if you just want to see that portion). More clips — including an interview for the event from King Bey — below.
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Florence & The Machine Performs At ‘Chime For Change’
Florence & The Machine perform their song ‘You’ve Got The Love’ — from the album Lungs — at the ‘Chime For Change’ event at Twickenham Stadium.
Boldy James (@BoldyJames) – Chirps
While preparing for a September release of his album with producer the Alchemist, Detroit native Boldy James leaks “Chirps”, produced by Big Duke.
Iggy Azalea Puts In ‘Work’ At ‘Chime For Change’
Aussie Iggy Azalea rocks the ‘Chime For Change’ crowd with a performance of ‘Work’ & ‘Bounce’ In London.
Jessie J (@JessieJ) Performs For ‘Chime For Change’
Jessie J shut it down with her performance of ‘Price Tag’ for ‘Chime For Change’ in London.
Yung Gleesh (@yung_gleesh) – Hard (Video)
Gleesh drops another Homespun CC shot video for the Dolan Beats produced track “Hard”. Shot out in Palmer Park I believe, Gleesh’s new tape drops July 4th.
Masta Ace – I Did it (Video)
The second video from Masta Ace’s MA_DOOM: Son of Yvonne features classic video clips from his illustrious career. In the song Ace lists the many reasons he got involved in Hip Hop and the music business. He expresses in the first verse all the reasons why he DID IT; some of his motivations and influences. As the listener starts to get the idea that Ace is summing up his career, the 2nd verse lists the reasons he is STILL doing it. He shouts out some of the local New York teams, the tri-state area, his family and the veterans who “paved the way” for him. MF DOOM’s production compliments Ace’s flow and delivery well and this certified Hip Hop banger.
Hodgy Beats – The Green Box (Freestyle)
Odd Future’s Hodgy Beats drops some bars for The Green Box.
Jennifer Lopez Brings Out Mary J. Blige For ‘Chime For Change’ Event
During her pretty hot performance in London, J.Lo brought out Mary J. Blige to perform a cover of the Beatles’ “Come Together.”
Jennifer Lopez Performs For ‘Chime For Change’; Gets Dissed By John Legend’s Fiancee
Above, Jennifer Lopez performed in London for Gucci’s Chime for Change charity event; below, J-Lo loses a fan in the form of John Legend’s fiancee…from Huffington Post:
Jennifer Lopez has come under fire for the second time in a week, after her arrival on stage at Twickenham Stadium for the Sound for Change concert prompted accusations of diva antics by John Legend’s fiancee.
Model Chrissy Teigen tweeted her indignation about being shuffled off backstage, where she was watching her fiance Legend perform. Her tweets tell the story…
I won't get into it but Jennifer Lopez' people need to calm the fuck down.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 1, 2013
I love Jennifer Lopez. But as I am sitting and watching John perform, I don't need her people to lay down the j-lo laws.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 1, 2013
She shall still be my face and hair idol. Her people can kick rocks.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 1, 2013
I have never once been asked to leave an area for an artist's supreme arrival. Maybe I should carry around a horn and streamers.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 1, 2013
I'm bummed because I really loved her dammit. Anyhow, moving on.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) June 1, 2013