I don’t care if this video is played out…props to Complex.
J. Cole – Wall Street Journal Interview
J. Cole had an hour-long interview with the Wall Street Journal. He discussed releasing his album the same day as Kanye, that Autism lyric and subsequent apology, his family’s military background, college, relocating to NYC, his relationship with JAY Z and more.
Goodie Mob Feat. T.I. “Pinstripes”
Goodie Mob is getting ready to release their new album, Age Against the Machine, which is set to drop August 27th. Today, they liberated another single (with T.I.) from off of said album.
Tiara Thomas – Tell Me Something
Tiara Thomas was on Sway in the Morning today and she premiered a new song off of her upcoming EP Dear Sallie Mae which is set to drop later this year.
Drake’s New Album Will Reportedly Have Features From…
Rolling Stone has reported in their Fall Music Preview List that Drake’s upcoming third album, which is set to arrive September 17th, will have features from Jay Z, Lil Wayne and G.O.O.D. Music producer Hudson Mohawke. I can’t wait for this album to drop next month.
Big Sean Ft. Lil Wayne x Jhené Aiko “Beware” (Video)
Big Sean drops off his new video for his record with Lil Wayne and Jhené Aiko off his new album Hall Of Fame which hits the stores on August 27th.
BREAKING: Explosion & Fire Reported On Manhattan’s Queensboro Bridge (Pic)
All we have it a photo (above), but apparently, there was some kind of vehicle explosion that occurred on Queensboro Bridge in New York City. Story developing…
Tiara Thomas Speaks On Situation With Wale
Tiara Thomas stopped by Hot 97 to promote her upcoming Dear Sallie Mae project, as well as her upcoming performance at Harlem Day this weekend. During her sit down with Laura Stylez, Tiara cleared up rumors of her being disloyal to Wale after she signed with Rico Love’s Division 1 imprint on Interscope Records.
Papoose – Control Freestyle (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
Papoose goes for the jugular in his response to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse. While everyone else generally took a somewhat more conservation approach, our favorite stage crasher take automatic direct shots at Kendrick with no mercy.
Still not as dope as Kendrick’s verse though (I’ll just say that’s my opinion if anyone else on here disagrees).
@FoamsOnMe_SB – Day In The Life (Episode 1)
Foams SB takes us on a Day In The Life where he stops through 49th & Quarles to hang with Oochie, Paradise for P-Wild’s video shoot and more. The Fanago mixtape is coming soon.
Big Sean & Jhene Aiko Perform ‘Beware’ On ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
Big Sean performs his latest tune not featuring Kendrick Lamar along with collaborator Jhene Aiko on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Hall Of Fame drops August 27th.
DJ Clue x Nicki Minaj, Future, Juelz Santana & French Montana “Rich Friday”
Dj Clue starts our Friday on a good note with a new record from Nicki Minaj, Future, Juelz Santana & French Montana. Produced by The Turn Up Team.
Lunice – Who Dat
This is apparently production that will appear on Rockie Fresh’s next project. My question is, then why release it like this?
Riff Raff – Ballin’ Outta Control (Response To Kendrick Lamar)
This is apparently Riff Raff’s response to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse. I don’t know, man….I have to admit that it’s probably the best I’ve heard from this guy lyrically.
@SmilerMusic – Brand New Style (Video)
Smiler’s latest ‘Brand New Style’ is officially released on my birthday September 22nd.
Tech N9ne Takes You Inside His Strangeland Studio
Courtesy of Karen Civi:
Strangeland CEO’s Travis & Tech N9ne gives KarenCivil.com an exclusive look into their new Kansas City Music Studio.
Stalley Feat. Schoolboy Q – NineteenEighty7 (Video)
Stalley lets go of his John Columbo-directed visual for the Terrace Martin-produced ‘NineteenEighty7’ from his recently released Honest Cowboy mixtape. ScHoolboy Q has really been on his feature game, lately.
ALBUM STREAM: King Krule – 6 Feet Beneath the Moon
King Krule’s latest, 6 Feet Beneath The Moon, is set to drop on 24th August (his birthday) through XL Recordings. You can enjoy the project before you buy, thanks to the below stream.
Rick Ross, MMG, Diddy & More Perform In Los Angeles
Along with 1500 On Nothin’, Rozay and the gang shut down Club Nokia in L.A., bringing out the likes of Diddy, French Montana, Meek Mill and Wale. Plenty of additional clips to check out below (courtesy of Hip-Hop Heisenberg).
Skyzoo – Along The Way
For the fifth and final entry in the Penny Freestyle Series Pt 2, we present “Along The Way”, this week’s freestyle over the Neptunes’ produced Jay-Z classic “Allure”. On this one, Sky touches on the recent KONY talks of the past week, all while weaving story telling within the braggadocio lyricism that he’s known. We thank you for your support and enthusiasm throughout this series, and we appreciate the continued belief in what we do, what we’ve been doing, and what we’ll always do. For the day one fans who know that when all else fails, lyrics will never be the same.
Waka Flocka Flame Teaches Claira Hermet How To Twerk
Claira catches up with Waka Flocka and he gives her his top 5 tips for ladies who want to learn how to twerk.
E-40 Feat. Danny Brown & Schoolboy Q – All My Niggas (Video)
The latest visual taken from E-40’s upcoming The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil (Parts 4, 5 & 6).
UPDATE: Curren$y & Young Roddy Feat. Juvenile – Mo Money (Prod. Mike Will Made It)
UPDATE: What was originally a Juvenile track has now become Curren$y’s, with the addition of Jet Life artist Young Roddy.
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New Juvie the Great featuring fellow N.O. representer Curren$y. Possibly the most uninteresting beat I’ve heard from Mike Will so far.