In the first episode of the SXSW edition of CRWN with Lil Wayne, Elliott Wilson talks to the New Orleans emcee about Kanye West, Jay Z and his forthcoming effort, Tha Carter V (and whether not it will be his last solo album).
Talib Kweli On Juan Epstein; Speaks On J Dilla’s Legacy
Talib Kweli talks to Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg about Dilla day in Brooklyn March 23.
ALBUM STREAM: ONYX – #WAKEDAFUCUP
ONYX’s comeback album (which is entirely produced by German producer group The Snowgoons) is now available for purchase on iTunes. In addition, you can stream the full album below.
Sylvia Rhone Named President Of Epic Records
Sylvia Rhone was named President of Epic Records and will be joining forces with the CEO of Epic Records L.A. Reid.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to expand my relationship with the talented team and the amazing artists at Epic. What makes this opportunity different from any other is my partnership with renowned music executive L.A. Reid. I’m looking forward to what I think will be the finest chapter in my career.”
Audio Push & Loaded Lux – Sway In The Morning Freestyle (SXSW Edition)
No offense to Audio Push, by Loaded Lux is mainly who we want to hear on that microphone.
Chance the Rapper Feat. James Blake – Save Yourself First (Original)
This is apparently the original version of James Blake’s ‘Life Round Here (Remix)‘, which additional production from Change’s Social Experiment.
According to Chance The Rapper, James wasn’t feeling the verse.
RATKING Feat. King Krule – So Sick Stories
Taken from RATKING’s debut album So It Goes, out 7th April. Directed & Edited by Eric K. Yue.
Major Mayo – Yayo (Remix)
Snootie Wild & Yo Gotti’s track “Yayo” is absolutely terrorizing the club scene right now. Rapper/producer Major Mayo deliveres a remix which incorporates a clever flip of the hook. What you know ’bout Mayo?
Also, make sure you check out Mayo’s latest project, LTD: Limited Edition, out now.
Lil Mouse Feat. Young Scooter & Lil Durk – Wit My Team (Remix) (Video)
The barely-teen emcee Lil Mouse takes his latest visual to the strip club with compadres Young Scooter and Lil Durk. Michael Mouse Myers is out now.
DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee & DJ MLK – The SXEW Vol. 2 (Mixtape)
That was quick….the second installment of DJ Whoo Kid & Co’s. SXEW series is available for stream on download below.
PREVIOUSLY: DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee & DJ MLK – The SXEW Vol. 1
Dru Blu Covers Jason Derulo’s ‘Stupid Love’
#TheGarageDoor was visited by Lewisham rapper Dru Blu, who gave us his version of Jason Derulo’s ‘Stupid Love’… check it out! – Music News
Banks – Brain (Video)
Produced by Shlohmo and taken from what I cope is an upcoming album (the single is out now on iTunes).
Nego True – Daddy Are You Proud Of Me? (Spoken Word)
Check out a live rendition of Nego True’s spoken word piece, ‘Daddy Are You Proud Of Me?” Courtesy of Link Up TV.
Cee-Lo Releases Statement On Sexual Assault Case
You can check out the official statement released in regards to his current woes:
“Given that the matter is under investigation, we obviously cannot speak as freely as we’d like. What we can say is that these allegations are despicable, untrue, and deeply hurtful to CeeLo, his children and his family.”
“We are confident that when all the facts come out, it will be clear that if anyone was victimized here, it was CeeLo. In the meantime, CeeLo is deeply grateful for the overwhelming support he has received from his fans, his friends, and his colleagues.”
Alchemist & Budgie Feat. Action Bronson, A$ton Matthews & J.Rocc – With My Soul
I’ve also taken the liberty to add a new trailer for Alchemist & Budgie’s upcoming double LP The Good Book, which drops April 11th.
Nigel Sylvester & Pharrell Talk BMX Culture & HIp-Hop
As part of Red Bull’s Red Bulletin series.
Pharrell Williams and rider Nigel Sylvester talk about BMX culture and how it’s influenced the Grammy-winning producer.
Prodigy – Hip-Hop Nation Interview
During the interview, P spoke on an upcoming HNIC novella, his first book (and the shitstorm it created), 50 Cent and more. Additional clip below.
Rich The Kid Feat. Chinx – Clientele
Rich The Kid scores a feature from Chinx for the new single ‘Clientele’.
50 Cent “Don’t Worry Bout It” (Video)
50 Cent releases a new visual for the latest single from his upcoming album Animal Ambition. Directed by Eif Rivera.
ARTWORK/TRACKLISTING: Pharoahe Monch – PTSD
Pharoahe Monch reveals the artwork & track listing (as well as the above preview clip) for his upcoming album PTSD which is set to hit stores on April 15th. You can check them out below.
1.) “The Recollection Facility” (produced by Pharoahe Monch)
2.) “Times2” (produced by Marco Polo)
3.) “Losing My Mind” f/ deNaUn (produced by Jesse West)
4.) “Heroin Addict” (produced by Pharoahe Monch)
5.) “Damage” (produced by Lee Stone)
6.) “Bad M.F.” (produced by Lee Stone)
7.) “The Recollection Facility Pt.2” (produced by Pharoahe Monch)
8.) “Rapid Eye Movement” f/ Black Thought (produced by Marco Polo)
9.) “Scream” (produced by Quelle Chris)
10.) “SideFX”f/ Dr. Pete (produced by Pharoahe Monch)
11.) “The Jungle” (produced by Marco Polo)
12.) “Broken Again” (produced by The Lion Share Music Group)
13.) “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”(produced by Boogie Blind & B.A.M.)
14.) “Dream” f/ Talib Kweli (produced by Lee Stone)
15.) “The Recollection Facility Pt.3” (produced by Pharoahe Monch)
16.) “Eht Dnarg Noisulli” f/ The Stepkids (produced by The Stepkids & Pharoahe Monch)
17.) “Stand Your Ground”f/ Vernon Reid (produced by Lee Stone) Digital Bonus