Pretty Lights is joined by Talib Kweli, performing a song from A Color Map of the Sun.
Traces of Blue – I Feel Good
“I Feel Good” is the first single off the upcoming debut album from Traces of Blue. TOB is an a cappella group that finished fourth on NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” performing as “Afro-Blue.” Since their successful run on the show, the group has performed in venues from New York to Jamaica and experienced such honors as performing for Vice President Joe Biden. Their jazz-based musical style has allowed them to lend their signature sound to genres such as R&B, pop, hip-hop, gospel, funk and countless others. Whether dishing out a jazz standard in their dazzlingly reminiscent fashion or putting a flavorful spin on a modern hit, TOB provides quality music through its adventurous arrangements with charisma and charm to spare. Though newly formed, their polish and style is comparable to that of a group of seasoned professionals.
Shamz Le Roc – Lazy Days
Some extremely sexy Hip-hop courtesy of newcomer (at least to us) Shamz Le Roc. Lazy day today it was.
South Africa Rejoices As Nelson Mandela Turns 95 (Video)
From BBC:
Nelson Mandela is spending his 95th birthday in hospital in Pretoria, as events take place around the world and in South Africa in his honour.
The former president and anti-apartheid leader has been critically ill with a recurring lung infection since 8 June.
South African President Jacob Zuma, who visited Mr Mandela in hospital, said he was “encouraged” by his progress.
South Africans have been urged to mark Mr Mandela’s 67 years of public service with 67 minutes of charitable acts.
“When I visited him today… I was able to say ‘happy birthday’ and he was able to smile,” Mr Zuma said in a statement.
“Mandela’s struggle for freedom and justice in our country and his values of promoting a fair, just and equitable world continues to inspire and motivate us,” he told a visiting EU delegation.
CNN: The Power Of ‘Black Twitter’ (Video)
Has “Black Twitter” become a cultural force to be reckoned with?
Greta Svabo Bech – Shut Up & Sing
Greta Svabo Bech, who was previously featured on Deadmau5′ ‘Raise Your Weapon’, drops a new single of her own for our listening pleasure.
JAY Z Visits The (Real) Magna Carta
From TMZ:
Who’s bigger … Jay-Z or the Magna Carta — the historic document that eventually gave Americans “certain inalienable rights” — not his new album?
It’s a toss up, but yeah … Jigga paid his respects during a Sunday visit with the real-life Magna Carta — the 13th Century document written in England, and forced upon King John in order to provide liberties and justice for all … and stuff.
Jay-Z posed next to the MC in the Salisbury, England cathedral where it’s kept under lock and key.
Nas Performs At Citi Field
After the Mets took a 13-8 loss against the Phillies at Citi Field yesterday, Nas hit the field for a performance. More clips below.
King Louie – Tom Ford Freestyle
King Louie drops off a new freestyle over JAY Z’s Tom Ford….we will get some more new music on his new mixtape ‘Jeep Music’ dropping July 22nd.
DCToBC Presents… Trillectro 2013 (Complete Line-Up)
Nicki Minaj Twerkin’ In A Bikini
TMZ got their hands on Nicki Minaj twerking in the pool and I must say this is the best twerk video.
Kanye West Attacks Another Photog, Paramedics On Scene
TMZ Reports:
Sources connected with the photog tell us, Kanye was on his way out of the airport when he went ballistic, attacking the paparazzo.
An eyewitness tells us, Kanye was leaving the terminal with a bodyguard and approximately five paparazzi surrounded him, snapping pictures. We’re told one photog was especially aggressive — not a TMZ photog — and probed Kanye with tons of questions.
We’re told Kanye told the man not to ask him questions, but he kept going — and Kanye attacked, attempting several punches, and the man fell down. Paramedics and police are currently on scene.
Kanye has been out of the country since last week … when he laid down his now-infamous anti-pap rules, telling our photog NEVER TO TALK TO HIM EVER.
Dom Kennedy – Erica (Part 1)
Produced by LordQuest. I do hope that Get Home Safely is coming soon.
Casey Veggies – Baby Don’t Cry
Happy birthday homes.
I did this song a few years ago when I was working on Sleeping in Class.. It’s my birthday so I decided to release it.. thanks for the love.. ima keep going.. rest in peace to Tupac – Casey Veggies
Macklemore Decodes ‘Neon Cathedral’
Macklemore decodes his verses on “Neon Cathedral”, explaining how the themes of faith and alcoholism inspired the song off his debut album with Ryan Lewis, “The Heist.”
Larry King Visits Snoop On GGN (Seriously)
Yea, this really happened. And I think Snoop overlooked a Jewish rap star.
In part 1 of this one of a kind interview, Snoop helps Larry find his inner emcee, they briefly try walking in each others’ shoes, talk about Jackie Robinson, Chicken & Waffles, and medical marijuana.
Blay (@Blay_Vision) – I Know (Video)
Produced by Rynsaman and courtesy of Freshly Ground Media.
Vado Feat. Fabolous & Kirko Bangz – Straight For The Summer
Vado has a new track, and, well…..this one is for the Summer.
Angel Haze – A Tribe Called Red
Angel Haze goes rapid-fire in her latest leak from her forthcoming album Dirty Gold.
Daley (@DALEYmusic) – Songs That Remind Me Of You (EP)
What’s this? Just a dope three-song EP and Daley dropped as we all hit the town on a Friday. Check out the stream below (download is available here).
Joey Bada$$ – Alowha (Video); Summer Knights Vlog – Erasode #2
I’ll let him tell it…..dude is winning. Summer Knights is out now.
Alowha my negus , this is all the footage while eye was overseas these past few weeks…. i used to take walks round lil italy now i rome round sicily & im plottin on a milly
Loon Gets 14 Years In Prison; Responds To Sentence
Some time ago, Loon (now known as Amir Muhadith) was arrested for drug trafficking in North Carolina (he was actually apprehended in Belgium). Give or take a few things, we haven’t heard any more about it until today, when we learned that Loon has recieved a sentence of 14 years during judgement.