D-Dot Angelettie is the next one up for Cipha Sounds improv show. And his main subject? M-A-dollar sign-E.
Tom Ford Is ‘Flattered’ Over Jay-Z Name Reference
From Billboard:
From Kanye West to Nicki Minaj, rappers often name-check fashion designers on their tracks. However, it’s quite a rarity that they name an entire song after them.
Designer Tom Ford recently achieved the feat with a whole track named after him and his label on Jay-Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail.” And he’s thrilled about it.
And the Ford name-dropping doesn’t stop with the title “Tom Ford.” Jay uses Ford’s name in the chorus, rapping several times, “I don’t pop Molly / I rock Tom Ford.” “Molly” is slang for a pure form of the drug MDMA or ecstasy. The designer’s pieces are Jay-Z’s drugs.
“I am completely flattered,” Tom Ford tells Billboard. “I mean, come on, who would not want a Jay-Z song named after them?” The union between Jay and Ford seems like a perfect creative marriage: a top tier music mogul paired with one of the biggest name in fashion.
Jay-Z’s clearly a huge Ford fan. He rocked head-to-toe Tom Ford in the video for “Suit & Tie,” his collaboration with Justin Timberlake on the singer’s “The 20/20 Experience” album.
Migos Speak On ‘Versace (Remix)’, Meeting Drake
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Aside from this interview, I was trying to figure out why I would often see only two members of the group when I thought there were three; turns out, Offset is currently in jail. Them Atlanta niggas, man.
IAMSU! – ‘The Realest’ Feat. Problem & ‘Designer’
The below two tracks are featured on IAMSU!’s deluxe re-release of Kilt II, which you can get over at iTunes.
Wale ft. French Montana – Back 2 Ballin (Video)
Wale and French Montana turn into 8-bit fighting Sega characters in this new video. Pretty cool.
ARTWORK/TRACKLISTING: Crooked I – Apex Predator
Looks promising. Apex Predator drops July 30th.
DJ Drama – BET Awards Weekend Vlog
Many tuned into the BET Awards, but only a select few in L.A. were able to witness the festivities that took place during the weekend of the show. Special guest appearances include Janelle Monae, Dole White, Q Deezy, Miss Info, 2 Chainz, Skeme, Game, Too $hort, T.I., Problem, Don Cannon, Nick Cannon, Chris Brown, Yo Gotti, French Montana, Ty Dolla $ign & Wiz Khalifa. It’s just another day in the office for Mr. Thanksgiving.
ALBUM STREAM: Tony Touch – Piece Maker 3: Return Of The 50 MCs
Nakim Feat. Fat Trel & Miloh Smith – Pinky Ring
The appearance of Fat Trel made me press play on this record. It’s pretty dope, though.
Lil Duval On The Breakfast Club; Speaks On New MTV Show
Lil’ Duval has a few things going on in his career, and wants to let you know about it on The Breakfast Club.
Vinny Cha$e – The Genesis (LIFE+TIMES)
Harlem rapper Vinny Cha$e and his Cheers Club crew take us through their stomping grounds to survey both the positive and negative impacts of increasing gentrification on the legendary New York city community.
Hot 97’s The Realness: Pharrell Is Back In A Big Way
….as long as he makes more ‘good kid’s‘ and not ‘BBC’s‘.
Lil’ Wayne’s Tour Passport (Part 4)
Share Lil Wayne’s Tour Passport behind-the-scenes videos for a chance to win tickets, autographs, and more! In this episode of our web-series, we catch up with the legendary DJ Four Five. Hear him talk about his background, deejaying live with Lil Wayne, and what it’s like to deejay in the future. – 2DBZ
Big Sean Returns To The Breakfast Club
Big Sean talks Hall Of Fame, working with Eminem (and No I.D., who he gave mad respect for), Yeezus and more with The Breakfast Club.
Lauryn Hill Officially Begins Her Prison Sentence
From TMZ:
Officials tell TMZ … the former Fugees singer was booked into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury at 11:15 AM EST.
We’re told the FCI is a “minimum security type facility” where inmates live in “barracks type” housing.
We’re also told 38-year-old Hill will not be isolated in the facility — and will be housed with the general population.
As we previously reported, Hill pled guilty last year to three counts of tax evasion for failing to file returns on $1.8 million she earned from 2005 to 2007.
Emilio Rojas Feat. Dave Schuler – Give the World To You (Video)
From Emilio Rojas’ No Shame… No Regrets, out now.
The Weeknd Announces Fall Tour Dates
The Weeknd is pretty much going on a world tour of sorts, starting off in Vancouver before taking over the States, eventually ending up in the UK. Check out the dates below.
09-06-07 Vancouver, British Columbia – Orpheum Theatre
09-10 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater
09-13 Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre Berkeley
09-14 Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
09-16-17 Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
09-20 Broomfield, CO – 1st Bank Center
09-22 Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
09-23 Cedar Park, TX – Cedar Park Center
09-24 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
09-26 Tampa, FL – David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
09-27 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
09-28 Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center
09-30 Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
10-01 Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
10-02 Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
10-04 Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center
10-05 Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
10-07-08 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
10-11 Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
10-13-14 Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
10-15 Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
10-17-20 – Toronto, Ontario – Massey Hall
11-21 Birmingham, England – National Indoor Arena
11-22 Manchester, England – 02 Apollo Manchester
11-24 Manchester, England – 02 Apollo Manchester
11-25 London, England – The 02 Arena
Styles P – The Combat Jack Show Interview (Episode 1)
The first episode of Styles P is pretty much gangster shit for real. Check it out.
Dirg Gerner (@dirggerner) – Dirg Gerner (EP)
You can get your copy in vinyl here.
Dirg Gerner, a German citizen of Chilean heritage, spent the last few years crooning away in his North East London studio. He’s a lover, a vulnerable observer, and clearly an artist, who’s managed to create an effective interface with today’s world with incredible speed. You can immediately tell Dirg is a raw uncut soul-element, blessed with a rare voice.
Released through Eglo Records (Floating Points/Alexander Nut) this 6 Track EP truly represents what Dirg Gerner is all about, 100% sung, written and produced by the man himself.
TiLLy Feat. Elliphant – In My Head (Video)
The latest visual from Stockholm’s TiLLy for ‘In My Head’, featuring Elliphant.
Sean Falyon – Versace (Remix)
…and another one. How does one make artwork for a freestyle like it’s their official song?
Don Cannon Appointed Def Jam A&R Vice President
Congrats to all parties, as Def Jam scoops up none other than Don Cannon as their A&R VP. Cannon spoke on the recent move:
“A music person can only dream about being at Def Jam, the most important hip-hop destination in the world. I feel I have a cutting edge vision for where the culture and hip-hop are heading and I’m excited to be joining the team. I’m already working 24/7 to drive the innovation of music forward and I’m confident we’ll land some big successes in the very near future.”
CBC’s The National Interviews ‘Crown’ Producer Wondagurl…
…and the whirlwind begins. I hope we hear more from her musically soon.
Meet WondaGurl, a Canadian teen featured on Jay-Z’s new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail.