Featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the R&B singer’s recent MR PORTER photo shoot, and an acoustic performance of ‘How Many Drinks’.
Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) – Safe With Me
Premiered courtesy of Mistajam and taken from his forthcoming EP.
Dizzy Wright – The Backroom Freestyle
Dizzy Wright is the next one up for BET & 106 & Park’s Backroom series.
Skylar Grey Performs In Chicago
Skylar Grey comes back out to perform her hit single “Invisible” to a sold-out Schubas at the Chicago stop of the ‘Don’t Look Down Tour’. – GWHH
IN THE STUDIO: Jon Connor & Dr. Dre
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Jon Connor was recently in the studio with none other than the good Dr. for what I hope will be some soon-to-be-released tunes…
Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty To Hit & Run
From TMZ:
Chris Brown just pled not guilty to the charge of hit-and-run, stemming from that minor car accident — which led to his probation getting revoked — TMZ has learned.
Since he wasn’t arrested on the day of the accident, Chris now has to go to a police station to get booked for the crime … which means he’ll have to take another mug shot. He has until August 6th to take care of that.
Chris’ next court date in the hit-and-run case is August 15.
As for his possible probation violation in the Rihanna beating case — the singer has to appear in court for a separate probation violation hearing in August.
As we reported, the judge revoked Chris’ probation in the wake of the hit-and-run charge … but he’s currently free on his own recognizance.
The remaining charges from the car accident — driving without a valid license and proof of insurance — were dismissed.
Freddie Gibbs & Jamal Jimoh On The Combat Jack Show
Gangsta Gibbs makes his third appearance as a guest host. We talk about his foray into Hollywood, why he has beef with Jadakiss, his upcoming album with Madlib and the time Michael Jackson visited Gary, Indiana. We also go into the outcome of the George Zimmerman trial. Jamal Jimoh of Nick Cannon fame also talks his 125 pound weight loss and what Dallas Penn, A-King and I need to do to live healthier.
Georgia Reign – Never Dreamed
Georgia Reign pays tribute to Trayvon Martin with her cover of a Stevie Wonder classic.
Remy Shand – Mainline
Remy Shand, having made a return from obscurity this year, has dropped a funky new instrumental for us to enjoy. Is there a new album on the horizon?
Amanda Bynes Placed On Psychiatric Hold After Setting Fire In Stranger’s Driveway
Taken from MTV, where you can read the full story:
Actress Amanda Bynes was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold by California sheriff’s deputies on Monday night after she set a small fire in a stranger’s driveway.
According to Captain Don Aguilar of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Bynes was “involved in a disturbance in a residential neighborhood last night in Thousand Oaks.” Fire officials responded shortly before 9 p.m. to a report of a gas can on fire in a driveway and after investigating the incident and speaking to Bynes, 27, they determined that she met the criteria for a 5150 psychiatric hold. The homeowners have said that they had no ties to the troubled former child star.
A 5150 order places an individual under a 72-hour involuntary psychiatric hold, during which they are given a mental health evaluation. The order under the section of the California Welfare & Institutions Code allows for the involuntary hold when someone “make[s] statements that they’re either a danger to themselves or others, or gravely disabled.”
The same provision was used in 2008 on Britney Spears when the singer’s erratic behavior sparked concern from family and officials. Aguilar said no medical aid was rendered at the scene and at this time no criminal charges have been made against Bynes.
Tech N9ne – Angela Yee Interview (Album Release Party)
Courtesy of EME:
During Tech N9ne’s Something Else release party in NYC, Angela Yee sat down with Tech to speak about the making of “Something Else”, overcoming his drug addiction, crying, his thoughts on the Trayvon Martin case, and working with Kendrick Lamar, T-Pain, Cee-Lo and more.
Che Mack – The Breakfast Club
Che Mack talks Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, Joseline, bartending, tattoos, rapping and more with The Breakfast Club.
Rich Gang – ‘Here We Are’/’Savage’
Below are the two Best Buy bonus tracks from the now released Rich Gang compilation from Birdman and YMCMB.
Here We Are (Feat. Kevin Rudolf, Limp Bizkit, Birdman & Lil Wayne)
Savage (Feat. T Rone & Jae Millz)
Fabienne (@fabiennesings) – Taxi (Video)
Directed by Tom Mitchell. ‘Taxi’ is available on iTunes now (along with ‘Smokescreen’).
LeA Robinson – Higher (Video)
This visual is notable simply because of the fact that Leanetta ‘LeA’ Robinson is the granddaughter of Hip-Hop founding mother Sylvia Robinson (think Sugar Hill Gang). Aside of that, her music is certainly worth checking out.
Killa Kyleon, ESG, DeLorean & Mookie Jones Perform At Rap Life Houston
Boiler Room recently hosted a Rap Life Houston event which featured Killa Kyleon, ESG, DeLorean and Mookie Jones. You can check out a few clips here, but there’s plenty more from the event that can be found here.
Jarren Benton – Life In The Jungle (Video)
Funk Volume’s Jarren Benton drops his latest visual from My Grandma’s Basement.
Birdman Explains Drake’s Absence On Rich Gang LP; Reuniting With Mannie Fresh
I was wondering why Drake didn’t make the Rich Gang album, but Birdman speaks on why that is in his interview with Sway on RapFix Live. Birdman also cleared up rumors about Mannie Fresh not being involved in the upcoming Big Tymers album. He reveals that he’s been talking with Mannie and they plan to work together very soon.
“I’ve been talking to Fresh a lot. We talk every other day, we been talking about doing music; so matter of fact we gonna get in,” Birdman announced. “Me and Fresh ain’t got no problem, we never had no problem. It’s been a minute and we plan on working again.”
Don-E Feat. Omar, Carl McIntosh, Junior Giscombe, Rick Clarke, Leee John, Noel McCoy & Paul Johnson – Spiritual
This huge posse cut is taken from Don-E forthcoming release, titled Little Star, released 20th August.
Gillie Da Kid – King Me (Meek Mill Diss)
So I guess Gillie Da Kid going full court press with his beef with Meek Mill and lets go a diss song. Meek Mill it’s your next move.
Chance The Rapper Headlines First Show In Toronto
Monday, July 22nd, 2013 marked Chance The Rapper’s first ever performance in Toronto and also his first sold out show outside the US borders. The Hoxton was turnt up for the Chicago rapper’s show and here is some footage of the night of him performing “Good Ass Intro” + “All Falls Down” by Kanye West and “Smoke Again” – Walder
Jonathan Mannion – Heineken #Dropped Interview
From Hypebeast TV:
Having flown over 10,000 miles before he turned 1, dual-citizen and photographer extraordinaire Jonathan Mannion knows a thing or two about globetrotting. From England to the Caribbean to Paris, China and Australia — Mannion waxes poetic about the ever-shifting standards of beauty around the world as part of his role on Heineken’s #DROPPED council of advisors. For the discerning traveler, he recommends a twin lens film camera. Although digital is often faster and easier, equipment like Mannion’s Rolleiflex and more-affordable travel model can create something tangible for gift giving and reminiscing after a trip as well as earn respect abroad. In today’s fast-paced world, sometimes the analog still reigns supreme.
Kevin Gates – Hollywood Freestyle (HipHopDX)
Baton Rogue Louisiana’s Kevin Gates visits #DXHQ for some bars on the rooftop as part of HipHopDX’s #HollywoodFreestyle series.