We kick off the launch of our brand new Sheffield event with the headline clash – Mr Flo from Sheffield vs Baz Brown from Derby.
Rihanna Performs In Montpellier
Rihanna makes a stop in southern France for her Diamonds World Tour. Above, she performs her hit of the same name.
@AmplifyDot Feat. @BustaRhymes – I’m Good
Now THIS is a power move: Amplify Dot has linked up with NYC rapper extraordinaire Busta Rhymes for her next single, titled ‘I’m Good’. Not only that, the visual is already in the works, having been filmed in Jamaica. Check out the track below.
Karl X Johan – Never Leave Me
Swedish act Karl X Johan have release their latest single, ‘Never Leave Me’ released on Emotion this month (you can purchase it on iTunes). I don’t know how much more you’ll be seeing/hearing from them following this; they say their forthcoming album won’t be released until 29th April……of 2014.
LifeLines (@LifeLinesMusic) – Smile (Video)
The One Faith EP featuring Angel, Aziza Jones & Beat Child is available now.
Shlohmo Feat. How To Dress Well – Don’t Say No (Video)
Check out the latest visual from Shlohmo for the How To Dress Well-assisted ‘Don’t Say No’, taken from the Laid Back EP.
LMAO: Rapper Impressions Courtesy Of Young Chop
Young Chop, apparently bored or just fooling around, decides to give the people his impressions of some of the hottest rappers in the game. You can check these out on the next page and then head to his Vine for even more ridiculousness.
P.S. Vine is really taking off.
Miguel’s Leg Drop Victim Might Actually Have Suffered Brain Damage
It just keeps getting worse. From TMZ:
The girl who took Miguel’s leg drop to the head at the Billboard Music Awards last month suffered serious trauma — symptoms consistent with brain damage, the victim’s lawyer tells TMZ.
As you’ll recall … Miguel took a flying, theatrical leap across the stage and landed with thunderous force on Khyati Shah’s head.
Vip Bhola, Shah’s lawyer, says, “Some of the difficulties she’s experiencing are cognitive in nature and lead to suspicion of a neurological head injury.”
Bhola says BMA responded to the accident with a pathetic gesture — an ice pack designed to soothe a bruised elbow. The attorney insists his client should have been rushed to the hospital.
Bhola tells us his client is waiting for test results from a neurologist. When the results are in — sometime next week — Khyati will decide if a lawsuit is in the cards.
India.Arie – Cocoa Butter (Video)
India.Arie drops the visual to the first single from her upcoming SongVersation, which not only shows that she still has a great rack it musically, but will also be sure to keep the critics buzzing regarding what looks to be a lighter skin tone that she’s trying to portray.
Also….I’m going to assume she got that check from Palmer’s for clumsily throwing that shit in the video.
Jermaine Dupri Responds To News That He May Lose So So Def Over Debt
Looks like Jermaine Dupri has recently caught on to his own news about him potentially losing his own brand to his current debt collector Suntrust over nearly $2 million. Apparently angry, he takes to Global 14 to vent his response:
SO I WAKE UP THIS AFTERNOON WITH TWEETS FROM PEOPLE ASKING ME IF IM OK,JD WHATS GOING ECT….I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IM BEING ASKED THESE QUESTIONS, BUT BEING THE HEAVY SOCIAL MEDIA PERSON THAT I AM, I KNEW SOMETHING CRAZY HAD TO BE ON THE INTERNET,SURE ENOUGH I LOOK AND @VLADTV IS POSTING THIS LIKE CRAZY,IF YOU’RE A FOLLOWER OF WHAT I DO HERE AT GLOBAL14, YOU KNOW THAT GOSSIP,RUMORS AND ALL THAT BULL SHIT WE DONT DO,BUT!!!! ONE OF THE REASONS I DID CREATE GLOBAL14 IS TO MAKE SURE ,THAT WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS WITH ME, THAT IS WORTH KNOWING, THIS IS WHERE YOU GET THE REAL .WITH THAT BEING SAID SUNTRUST BANK IS FULL OF SHIT !!! AND THIS STORY IS A COMPLETE LIE,ON THE COCKYSIDE 1.9 MILLION FOR ALL MY MUSIC, GTFOH!!!! LOL,I HATE THAT I HAVE TO ADDRESS THIS, BUT I WAS ALWAYS TOLD “ONE CAN ROB YOU OF ALL YOUR MONEY AND THEY GET AWAY WITH NOTHING BUT WHEN THEY ROB YOU OF YOUR NAME THEY HAVE TAKEN IT ALL” F**K THAT !!!!
Shanell – Midnight Mimosas (Mixtape)
To be honest, I don’t know anyone who’s checking for Shanell of Young Money (as far as an artist; I’m sure her expertise in song writing and overall production is why she’s even here). If you are, she has released a fairly short play of new tunes for you to enjoy. Just hit the download link below.
Download: Shanell – Midnight Mimosas (Mixtape)
Statik Selektah Feat. Lecrae, Posdnuos (De La Soul) & Termanology – Game Break
Statik Selektah gets Lecrae, Posdnuos of De La Soul and Termanology for the latest track off his upcoming ‘Extended Play’ album out June 18th on Showoff Records/Duck Down Music.
Wizard (@WizardBeats) – Trill Pill (Instrumental Mixtape)
Wizard drops off some new intrumentals for you emcees to dance on…..not bad for artwork either. Tracklist, stream and download is below.
@BipolarSunshine – Long Live A$AP (Video)
Spotted on Soul Culture:
Manchester-based singer Adio Marchant fearlessly takes on three of A$AP Rocky’s hits at once; merging all three into a melodic, coherent piece over a string of mellow guitar strokes that shift the mood cleverly from the initial blueprint drawn by Rocky.
DJ Mustard – Ketchup (Mixtape)
DJ Mustard decided to cleverly drop a mixtape named Ketchup. Moving forward, there are plenty of up and coming (and not so up and coming) artists to check out on the project, including Dom Kennedy, E-40, YG, Ca$h Out and more. Tracklist, stream and download link below.
King Louie x Yo Gotti & French Montana – Money Dance (Remix)
From his 2011 hit, King L links with his homies French Montana & Yo Gotti for the remix of his record Money Dance. Produced by D Gainz who is best known for shooting videos for Chief Keef and other Chicago artists.
2 Chainz x Pharrell “Feds Watching”
Is Action Bronson Signed To TDE?
MY NEW FAMILY @abdashsoul @schoolboyq IT'S A DREAM COME TRUE.
— SAAAB STORIES (@ActionBronson) June 3, 2013
Chances are…….no. But you can never be too sure, plus, a couple of Top Dawg’s folks tweeted ‘confirmations’ in response:
Welcome @actionbronson lol #TDE
— ScHoolboy Q (@ScHoolBoyQ) June 3, 2013
We jus signed @actionbronson to TDE
— ab-soul (@abdashsoul) June 3, 2013
The L.A. Leakers & LRG Present: #LeaksOfTheIndustry (Mixtape)
The L.A. Leakers and LRG bring us a new mix featuring a slew of artists, such as Problem, Wiz Khalifa, Ludacris, King Chip, Jahlil Beats, Skeme, Kid Ink, IamSu!, Shawn Chrystopher and more.
Download: The L.A. Leakers & L-R-G Present: #LeaksOfTheIndustry
Who Is @TRAKGIRL?
Take a look into the producer/songwriter Shakari “TRAKGIRL” Boles — with an appearance from producer BINK! — as she journeys through music and how she got started making beats. She has worked with Omarion, Tiffany Evans, Phil Ade, RATHEMC, Alyxx Dione, Darnell Robinson, Mansions on the Moon and Kevin Cossom.
Chance The Rapper Performs In Chicago
In the above clip, Chance The Rapper performs Acid Rap in front of not one, but two sold-out crowds at the Metro in Chicago.
Janet Jackson Appears In PSA For UNICEF
Janet Jackson is on her humanitarian move, appearing in the above PSA for UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) in order to help raise funds for assistance in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa.
“We must act now to save and protect children at risk from malnutrition — not just in emergencies — but for today and forever, I commit my heart, my love, and my resources to this effort. With your help and the leadership of UNICEF, we will bring change to West and Central Africa.”
Grim Sickers (@GrimSickers1) – Spaceship (Other Side Of The Fence) (Video)
The project Other Side Of The Fence is out now.
Harmony ‘H-Money’ (@HarmonyBOE) – Black & White Interview
Harmony has worked with some of the most relevant names in the UK music scene (Chipmunk, Alesha Dixon, Craig David). And his talent came to the attention of some of the biggest names in the US music scene, such as R&B legend Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. This episode of Black and White is a little insight into what he has been up to lately.