Yesterday, Shy Glizzy took Yo Gotti around his neighborhood to shoot the visual for ‘Money Problems’ off what I felt was his classic mixtape, Law 2: 1 Foot In, 1 Foot Out, which is available now. Let’s hope we get the video soon. Directed by 1st Impressions.
Drake Speaks On New Pop/R&B Single
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This interview with MTV was during OVO Fest, and in it, he says that — with his new single ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home‘ — he and 40 were shooting for Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones, respectively. He also wants this to be played at weddings. Alright.
ScHoolboy Q Feat. Kendrick Lamar – Collard Greens (Video)
Yo….this is absolutely dope and all, but……when is Oxymoron going to finally get a release date?
Busta Rhymes Feat. Vybz Cartel, Ne-Yo, T.I., Jeremih & French Montana – #TwerkIt (Remix)
He said it was coming, and now we get the monstrous remix to Busta Rhymes’ club smash (shoutout to World Boss!). Ripped from Funk Flex.
Kirko Bangz Feat. Z-Ro, Paul Wall & Slim Thug – Cup Up Top Down (Video)
The latest visual from Kirko Bangz, taken from Progression III which drops August 12th.
Profit, The Young Prince (@am3YoungPrince) – Pictured Vision (Video)
Silver Spring, Maryland emcee Profit, The Young Prince takes an introspective on life and samples A$AP Rocky while doing so on his track “Pictured Vision” produced by Melrose Zee. Check out the dope official music video that shows Profit roaming around DC with shots of various portraits of iconic athletes, celebrities, and musicians in between.
RECAP: Rich Gang Album Release Party
UPDATE: Additional release party footage courtesy of YM videographer Derick G (below).
Check out some footage from the Rich Gang album release party in NYC, courtesy of Real Talk NY.
Anna Paul (@iAnnaPaul) – Tomato Mozzarella (EP)
I hate spinach too, but I absolutely love Tomato Mozzarella. This woman’s music makes any environment suddenly feel like a light breezy Summer day. Check out Anna Paul’s latest EP below (with tracklist).
Cold Heart (Prod. Vanilla)
Love Blossom (Prod. Stwo)
New Orleans (Prod. Mr. Troy)
Speechless (Prod. Chloe Martini)
Sunday Sunset
Nightcall (Kavinsky Cover) (Prod. LUUUL)
Chance The Rapper Performs In Sacramento
2DopeBoyz liberated some cool footage of Chance The Rapper shutting down the stage in Sac-Town.
Action Bronson & Danny Brown Announce Tour
With the upcoming Rock The Bells shows as a loose chain, two of the most eccentric emcees in the game will join forces and go on tour — titled 2 High 2 Die — through September. You can check out the dates above.
@LethalBizzle Feat. @RubyGoe – Party Right (Video)
That Dench shirt that Bizzle’s wearing in the video is mean. You can preorder ‘Party Right’ on iTunes (released 8th September):
After his recent top 20 success the UK’s hottest grime artist & MOBO award -winner Lethal Bizzle is on a mission to make us Party Right with his latest summer smash.
Party Right is an energising summer anthem featuring the alt-pop vocals of rising East London star Ruby Goe who broke out in 2012 with her single Get On It via her own Goe Music label. On Party Right we hear Ruby deliver a killer chorus in her own very distinct style.
With top 20 hit, Stylo G — Soundbwoy producer, man of the moment Diztortion on studio duty, Party Right is guarantee…
97 Seconds With Macklemore (Hot 97)
In (a bit more than) a minute and a half, we hear Macklemore speak on spirituality, past history of drug use and more.
Drake Covers XXL’s 150th Issue
You can read more over at XXL.
XXL celebrates a very special issue this month: It’s the magazine’s 150th and 16th anniversary issue and Drake’s first solo cover. Yeah, it’s a big deal, and this is a great issue. It’s been 16 years since Jay Z and Master P both graced split covers of the first XXL. This month’s cover subject, Drake, was just 10 years old. Fast forward to 2013 and he’s one of the biggest rappers in hip-hop. And he’s currently prepping the release of his in-demand third album, Nothing Was The Same (Young Money/Cash Money/Universal) for September 17.
Discussing everything from his new album and his relationships with other rappers and celebrities to his return to acting and his overall success, the Toronto MC was open and honest with writer Thomas Golianopoulos during their two-hour interview. Here are a few quotes from the exclusive interview.
SNIPPET: Naughty Boy Feat. Ed Sheeran – Top Floor
Hotel Cabana drops August 26th….not sure if the below track is the next single or not, but I definitely can’t wait to hear the full product soon.
SNIPPET: Mike WiLL Made It Feat. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J – 23
August 26th is the official release date for the above single, which should be an instant hit on the charts.
@KadijaKamara – Soul Loving From The Past
This has a beautifully nostalgic sound and feel. Check out the forthcoming single for Kadija Kamara titled ‘Loving From The Past’, out 15th September (preorders will be available soon).
@StepRockets – Kisser
This sounds like a rock record with very slight island and 80s Vice City/Scarface blends. May not be the best description, but the point is that it’s worth a listen (you can download the track on their Bandcamp page).
RECAP: Big Sean’s ‘Hall Of Fame’ Listening Session
Big Sean’s recent listening session went down earlier this week in New York….courtesy of RealTalkNY, the Detroit emcee speaks to the audience on why he isn’t looked at as one of the best rappers out.











