Tech N9ne joined The Breakfast Club to talk about his new album Something Else, touring, merchandising, partnering with Travis O’Guin, signing with major labels in the 90′s, misconception as a devil worshipper, lack of African-American’s in his audience, drug addiction, visiting Lil Wayne in jail, album features, and more. – TeamYee
‘Mars’ is the latest single taken from Jay Sean’s Neon, which drops tomorrow.
Today we get a new leak from Big Sean’s upcoming album Hall Of Fame, which hits stores August 27th. Produced by DJ Camper.
The above documentary pretty much showcases Ryan Leslie’s life as he goes through the process of making the album (also called Black Mozart).
Also, if you join his Renegades club, you’ll be able to get the album for free.
The single ‘Shut Up & Sing’ is available on iTunes now.
Looks like Mac Miller will be returning to the UK for September and October. Tickets for the venues can be found here (£17.50/£18.50). Dates are below.
SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY – 27TH – BIRMINGHAM – THE INSTITUTE
SATURDAY – 28TH – GLASGOW – O2 ACADEMY
SUNDAY – 29TH – NOTTINGHAM – ROCK CITY
OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY – 2ND – BRISTOL – O2 ACADEMY
THURSDAY – 3RD – LONDON – THE FORUM
SATURDAY – 5TH – LEEDS – O2 ACADEMY
SUNDAY – 6TH – MANCHESTER – ACADEMY 1
Pete Rock & CL Smooth perform ‘T.R.O.Y. (They Reminisce Over You)’ and ‘Straighten It Out’ (below) at Rock Steady’s 36th Anniversary concert in Central Park this past Sunday.
Atrilla leaked the bonus cuts for Tech N9ne’s ‘Something Else’, which hits stores tomorrow. You can check out the posse cut ‘Colorado’, as well as the links to ‘Thizzles’ featuring Danny Brown and ‘Drowning’ featuring ‘Liz Suwandi’, below.
BONUS: ‘Thizzles’ (Feat. Danny Brown) – ‘Drowning’ (Feat. Liz Suwandi)
This is pretty dope; when King Bey hits the Aussie shores, she will be allowing Australian emcee Iggy Azalea to join her. If you missed them, the Australian dates are below.
Oct. 17 – Vector Arena – Auckland
Oct. 18 – Vector Arena – Auckland
Oct. 19 – Vector Arena – Auckland
Oct. 22 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Oct. 23 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Oct. 25 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Oct. 26 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Oct. 28 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Oct. 29 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Oct. 31 – Allphones Arena, Sydney
Nov. 1 – Allphones Arena, Sydney
Nov. 2 – Allphones Arena, Sydney
Nov. 3 – Allphones Arena, Sydney
Nov. 5 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Nov. 6 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Nov. 8 – Perth Arena, Perth
Nov. 9 – Perth Arena, Perth
Lady Gaga season is steadily approaching (if not already here)…the single ‘Applause’ arrives August 19th. ARTPOP‘s release date is November 11th.
From VIBE:
The multi-platinum rapper’s nonprofit organization Donda’s House will launch an extensive music writing and production course titled ‘Got Bars’ for at-risk youth on Chicago’s South Side this fall. The 10-week program looks to offer kids ages 15-24, an additional non-violent outlet within their crime-laden community. Donda’s House — named after Kanye’s deceased mother Dr. Donda West — will partner with the ARK of St. Sabina to present the pilot program for free to participants beginning in August.
“My mom spent her life as an educator and I am happy that Donda’s House can pick up her torch and honor her life’s mission,” West said in a statement released earlier this week.
Donda’s House co-founder and Assistant Director Che “Rhymefest” Smith will assist his wife Donnie Smith in the overall operations of the program. Donnie Smith, a high school English teacher will steer the organization, while Rhymefest will work directly with students on the music aspect of the course.
“I am so happy to launch ‘Got Bars’ to honor Kanye West’s mother’s memory and to fulfill one of my Aldermanic campaign goals,” said Rhymefest. “Got Bars’ will change our youth musically, get them healthy and keep them busy in a creative, peaceful environment. I know it will be an even stronger program because of our partnership with the ARK of St. Sabina.”
As outlined in the program’s goals — each student will learn life-lessons, improve their physical health and create an original written piece that will be recorded or published and performed. Young people interested in applying to the program are encouraged to visit the Donda’s House website dondashouse.com for an online application, or stop by the ARK of St. Sabina located at 7800 S. Racine Chicago, IL.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 2.
RealTalkHipHop.org met up with ScHoolboy Q after his performance at Chene Park in Detroit, MI on June 5, 2013. He talked about the type of focus and stress he went through for a year while making Oxymoron. He discusses what classic albums he listens to, working with A$AP Rocky on Brand New Guy, and how dope Californication is, how to make a Mac Miller face and a challenge with Action Bronson. Guess how many bucket hats he owns?
To everyone who was saying that Step Bros ain't dropping this year... Nov 19th is the day. @rhymesayers #LordSteppington
— Evidence. (@Evidence) July 28, 2013
If you didn’t believe Evidence, now you know.
Nelly decided to be out national hero kidnap victim Amanda Berry during his performance at this year’s Roverfest in Cleveland.
Stream, download and tracklist below.
Masro Mixes 33 minutes of nothing but his production’s, not forgetting it’s a free download for your car’s, stereo’s, smartphone’s, tablet’s etc.
1. Flow Dan – Be Quiet (prod. by Masro)
2. Rally (prod. by Masro)
3. Walk Like A Champion (prod. by Masro)
4. Utter Madnezz *original* (prod. by Masro) **RECOGNITION EP OUT NOW**
5. Bounce R.I.P (prod. by Masro) **R.I.P VERSION’S EP OUT NOW**
6. Go Go Gadget **RECOGNITION EP OUT NOW**
7. Capture (prod. by Masro)
8. Dank (prod. by Masro) **RECOGNITION EP OUT NOW**
9. Galactic (prod. by Masro)
10. Full Time (prod. by Masro)
11. Dong (prod. by Masro)
12. Good Mood (prod. by Masro)
13. Heaven’s Gate (prod. by Masro)
14. Authorized (prod. by Masro)
15. Creepy Crawler (prod. by Masro)
16. Climaks Beats – Morphine (Masro Remix) **MORPHINE EP OUT NOW**
Premiered courtesy of Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1.
Video directed by Amat Amas Amo…..very artsy, very minimalist…..but still very beautiful. The single ‘October’ — along with accompanying remixes — are available on iTunes now.
Live from the KPLU studios, Grammy-nominated singer, Gregory Porter, performs the title track of his upcoming Blue Note Records release, “Liquid Spirit.”
This past weekend, Maxwell got the attending women hype, performing at Russell Simmons’ 14th Annual Art for Life Gala: A Field of Dreams in the Hamptons. Rick Ross, Maxwell, Doug E. Fresh and Estelle also performed (more footage coming sooner or later, I’d imagine.
Produced by The Audibles. Nothing much else to say about this one. I’m broke over here.
Tyler, The Creator and the whole OFWGKTA came to visit Milan, first at the OFWGKTA sweatshop then for the huge live the had at Magazzini Generali.
