Fat Trel drops off the his visual from his upcoming mixtape SDMG which is set to drop next Monday, August 19th. Produced By J Gramm and directed by Very Own Deadeyez.
K. Michelle Dedicates Song To Mimi Faust….And Mimi Isn’t Too Pleased
VH1 is pretty strategic when it comes to maximizing drama, so it’s no surprise that, during a performance of ‘The Fool’ (K. Michelle’s latest piece that she dedicated to Mimi Faust, they had to get the on-screen reaction from Mimi as she listened on. Needless to say, it probably didn’t help matters any.
Aaron Hernandez’ Fiancee Becomes Main Target In Search For Gun
From Huffington Post:
Investigators searching for the gun used to kill a semi-pro football player are looking into whether former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez asked his girlfriend to get rid of the weapon shortly after the victim’s body was found about a mile from his home.
The Bristol Press reported Friday that search warrants for a Bristol storage facility suggest Hernandez may have instructed Shayanna Jenkins to take a gun safe or lock box out of his home in North Attleboro the day after the body of Odin Lloyd was discovered.
The warrants claim that Jenkins was seen on surveillance video footage carrying a rigid object the size of a lock box or safe out of the house and into the yard, before loading it into her sister’s car. She allegedly asked to use the vehicle to go to the bank and returned home about 35 minutes later without the object.
The warrants claim that Jenkins may have dumped the weapons in the woods in Massachusetts or may have taken them to a Bristol storage unit that Hernandez paid for.
Police searched the facility, U.S. Storage, in July, seizing some company records and a silver lock. Investigators discovered the storage unit after combing through Hernandez’s financial records.
Jenkins did not respond to an email Saturday seeking comment. Hernandez’s attorney did not immediately return a call for comment.
Flying Lotus & Thunder Cat – Aqua TV Show Show (ATHF) Theme Song
Frequent Adult Swim collaborator Flying Lotus and his friend (and amazing bassist) Thundercat have created the new thene music for “Aqua TV Show Show”, the show formerly known as Aqua Teen Hunger Force, which has been changing its name every season.
Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) Launches New Record Label
From Billboard:
Estelle has announced the launch of New London Records, an independent label in partnership with BMG, with whom she’s worked as a writer since 2003. Estelle will release the second (“Vol. 2 Waiting to Exhale,” August) and third volumes (“Vol. 3 How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” October) of her three-volume EP “Love & Happiness” on the new label (the first volume, “Love Jones,” was released in June), taking creative control of her current and future musical endeavors.
“This is a new and exciting move for me,” Estelle said in a press release. “BMG has been an awesome partner throughout my career, and with New London we plan to continue bridging the gap between soul, pop, London and New York — uniting them through music.”
Added BMG executive president Richard Blackstone, “Estelle has been a valued member of the BMG family as a writer for some time now. She is a deeply passionate artist gifted with a tremendous voice and has music running through her veins. We are thrilled that Estelle has expanded our relationship and entered into a new partnership with BMG Label Services to release her upcoming album.”
@JessieJ – Excuse My Rude (Lyric Video)
The next single to come out of Jessie J’s gate after her ‘It’s My Party‘.
King Krule (@KingKruleST) – Neptune Estate
King Krule’s album 6 Feet Beneath The Moon will be dropping later this month, but until then, we have another single — ‘Neptune Estate’ — to hold us over, with Krule’s half rapping/half singing voice as catchy as ever.
Migos (@MigosATL) – Rich Than Famous (Video)
The Migos drop a new video for the track “Rich Than Famous” which is off their mixtape YRN, shot by Quad. You may not want to watch this video at work.
Electric Wire Hustle Performs ‘BlackWater’
Live from Blue Barn Studios in Wellington, New Zealand.
A live clip of ‘BlackWater’ — one of the title tracks from the upcoming second album BlackWater/Love Can Prevail.
ARTWORK/TRACKLISTING: Sean Kingston – Back 2 Life
Back 2 Life drops September 10th….you can check out the tracklisting below.
1. “Back 2 Life (Live It Up)” feat. T.I.
2. “Beat It” feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa
3. “Hold That”
4. “Bomba”
5. “Smoke Signals”
6. “Ordinary Girl”
7. “Seasonal Love” feat. Wale
8. “How We Survive” feat. Busta Rhymes
9. “Shotta Luv” feat. 2 Chainz
10. “Ayo (16th Floor)”
11. “Save One for Me”
12. “Love Ecstacy”
Nicki Minaj Parties Up In Miami Vlog
This is quite frankly, a baller ass trip to Miami by Nicki Minaj, which Scaff Beezy, Birdman and more joining in on the fun.
GLC Feat. Raheem DeVaughn – Cathedral
I had the honor of working with a true soulful player, some dope producers/musicians & a director with a team that brought the vision alive. Shout out to my Fellowship, MTV Jams, One Off Entertainment, Ism Music, the beautiful women involved as well as Lupe Fiasco fro embracing the concept. The congregation shall rise as we give you Cathedral!
Trinidad James – 10 PC Mild (Mixtape)
Trinidad James lets go of his latest effort, one that will either keep his name in the streets or reduce him to just another rapper. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to press play and take a listen….features include Travi$ Scott, CyHi Da Prynce, Childish Gambino, Gucci Mane and more. Tracklisting and download link below.
Future Visits Angie Martinez
Future stopped through Hot 97 to speak on Ciara, Honest, features and more.
T-Pain Feat. B.o.B – Up Down (Do This All Day)
Produced by DJ Mustard and supposedly taken from T-Pain’s upcoming Stoicville: The Phoenix. You can purchase the single here.
ALBUM STREAM: Terrace Martin – 3 Chord Fold
The album that I have been waiting for has finally arrived, and we now have a stream (courtesy of DJ Booth) for folks to check out before they buy. Stream, tracklist and download link below.
@TheBasementJaxx – Mermaid Of Salinas
The B-side to ‘What A Difference Your Love Makes’, released 29th September. You can preorder the EP (which includes a few remixes) here.
Marsha Ambrosius Feat. Ne-Yo – Without You
Marsha Ambrosius gets Ne-Yo on a new single, taken from what I can only hope is a soon-to-be-released Lovers & Friends.
John Mayer Feat. Frank Ocean – Wildfire
I suppose Ocean returns the favor after that very dope appearance on ‘Pyramids‘. Paradise Valley drops next week (August 20th).
Big Sean Gives Tracklist Breakdown For ‘Hall Of Fame’
‘Lift Off’ gives us a pretty dope breakdown of the songs on Big Sean’s upcoming Hall Of Fame, which drops August 27th.
@EllieGoulding & @thisisBURNS – Midas Touch
Ellie Goulding enlists BURNS (or vice versa) to flip the classic ‘Midas Touch‘ from Midnight Star. Goulding’s Halcyon Days (Deluxe) drops 26th August.
Chinx Drugz Feat. Ace Hood – Up In Here (Video)
Directed by Jon J. for Maybach Films. Chinx’ Cocaine Riot 3 is out now.
Ab-Soul On ‘The Process With Peter Rosenberg’
In the third installment of The Process with Peter Rosenberg, Ab-Soul explains how he got into rapping. Born and bred in Carson, California, the TDE MC’s interest in music spurred from his parents day job. “I grew up in a record shop,” says Ab.
