We The Best Music’s new artist Vado drops a freestyle for DJ Green Lantern and Boss Lady’s Invasion Radio show on Hip Hop Nation (SiriusXM). His new mixtape, Slime Flu 4, drops July 31.
Rick Ross Visit’s Big Boy; Speaks On DJ Khaled’s Proposal To Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross watches Khaled’s video proposal for the first time, then gives his response…..it should be noted that Nicki Minaj has yet to respond.
Below are additional clips where Rick Ross speaks on Mastermind, Trayvon Martin and more.
Action Bronson Performs At The Bushwick Block Party
This past weekend, Action Bronson performed at the Bushwick Block Party in Brooklyn, and above is some recap footage.
Chief Keef & Lil Durk Beefing?
Vlad TV reports:
The first signs of the beef came when Chief Keef tweeted at Durk, “What happen to OTF? U ain’t rocking with it?”
Two days later, Durk responded with several tweets and retweets of his own.
“Dats like praying on DA weak lol we got DA city #OTF300,” tweeted Durk.
Despite his anger, however, Durk made it clear he doesn’t intend on starting a GBE vs. OTF war. The underlying reason for the beef is so far unknown, but it definitely only involves Chief Keef.
“S/o to @lilreese300 and @fredosantana300 for bin 100 and not #fufu #squaaaaaad,” tweeted Durk.
During the exchange of tweets, Atlanta rapper and GBE enemy Soulja Boy somehow got mixed up in everything as well. Durk warned that this beef wouldn’t be so tame, since he’s no Soulja Boy.
“Warning, I’m not #souljaboy dis sh*t can get ugly,” tweeted Durk.
And if cooler heads cannot prevail, the beef may very well get ugly. Keef and Durk both spoke of guns in their exchange of tweets, expressing their willingness to turn things violent.
“How many guns dese f**k n*ggas gone make me grab?” tweeted Keef.
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@BillyCullum – Back To My Youth
Written, produced, mixed and mastered by Billy Cullum and Alex Bakker. You can check out more from this artist here.
Billy Cullum, an exciting new artist from London described as a “Star of the Future” brings a fresh sound to pop music. Currently in the studio with upcoming producer Alex Bakker, Billy’s powerful vocals and strength of his songwriting are already attracting big names in the music industry making him a prime accolade for the next big thing in 2014.
P-Wild – Work Freestyle
P-Wild drops off the first of two freestyles, over Young Scooter’s ‘Work’; the other will drop at 7pm tonight. Stay tuned and follow his new Twitter page at @Pwild_sb4l.
Talib Kweli On The Combat Jack Show (Episode 1)
Kweli speaks on ghostwriting, quitting college and more in the first episode of his interview with Combat Jack.
Marques Houston Feat. Problem – Give Your Love A Try (Video)
Not a bad single from MH, taken from his upcoming album Famous that drops August 27th.
Durag Dynasty Feat. Prodigy – Fish Meat (Video)
Planet Asia, Killer Ben and TriState (collectively known as Durag Dynasty) have dropped off a new visual for ‘Fish Meat’, which features Prodigy and is produced by Alchemist. The track is taken from 360 Waves, out now.
R. Kelly Feat. 2 Chainz – My Story
Produced by Nineteen85 and taken from R. Kelly’s upcoming album….titled Black Panties. Sigh.
Tech N9ne On The Breakfast Club
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
@JaySean Feat. @RickyRozay – Mars (Video)
‘Mars’ is the latest single taken from Jay Sean’s Neon, which drops tomorrow.
Big Sean – Fire
Today we get a new leak from Big Sean’s upcoming album Hall Of Fame, which hits stores August 27th. Produced by DJ Camper.
Jareth (@JarethMusic) – Long Way (Video)
Ryan Leslie – Black Mozart (Documentary)
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.
Greta Svabo Bech (@gsvabo) – Shut Up & Sing (Video)
The single ‘Shut Up & Sing’ is available on iTunes now.
Mac Miller Announces UK Tour Dates
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 In Central Park
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.
Tech N9ne Feat. B.o.B., Ces Cru, Krizz Kaliko, ¡Mayday!, Rittz & Stevie Stone – Colorado
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)
Iggy Azalea To Support Beyonce In Australia
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
ARTWORK: Lady Gaga – Applause
Lady Gaga season is steadily approaching (if not already here)…the single ‘Applause’ arrives August 19th. ARTPOP‘s release date is November 11th.
Kanye West Creates ‘Got Bars’ Music Program In Chicago
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.
