The song performed, ‘Try Again’, features Black Thought and is taken from the Canadian’s Black On Blonde project.
In-Studio Sessions: King Los
Courtesy of Scene Media, King Los previews a track with Wiz Khalifa and Cassie — titled ‘That’s So Weak’ — taken from his upcoming Becoming King, which is supposed to drop today.
PW (@PW_Artist) & Sparkaman (@SPARKAMAN14) – Burban In The Booth Freestyles
PW & Sparkaman team up to spit pure lyrical fire over an Asian beat for Nihal’s Burban In The Booth. Sparks fly!
Wretch 32 (@Wretch32) – Dropout UK Interview
Wretch 32 sat down with us and shared his thoughts on the state of the UK music scene right now, and also spoke enthusiastically about his awesome new single ‘Blackout’, how it came together and more!
Mandem On The Wall (@MandemOnTheWall) – Dash Him Blud (Video)
The crew from that series we all dig is back with a new visual for ‘Dash Him Blud’. Download your copy here.
@ASQUEEZY’s Top 5 Hood Tips (Episode 1)
Episode 1 of A Squeezy’s new online show. Every episode will bring you new tips on how to survive as a hood yute!
Fantasia On VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz Live’; Speaks On New ‘Idol’ Judges
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Big Morning Buzz Live With Carrie Keagan
Fantasia appeared on VH1 recently to speak on her recent American Idol appearance, the judges and her opinions on the current lineup, her music now and more.
The Dogg Pound & Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Join Forces On New Project
Kurupt recently announced that not only has DPG reconciled with Bone Thugs, but they are also working on a collaborative project together, aptly (or lazily) titled Thug Pound:
Right now we’re fixing to be working on a Thug Pound album with all of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and all of Dogg Pound. Snoop [Dogg], Daz [Dillinger], myself, Soopafly, Krayzie [Bone], Wish [Bone], Bizzy [Bone], [Flesh-N-Bone], Layzie [Bone], the whole ball of wax. These are new works.
I’m honestly not sure that anyone will be checking for this…..it’s more than a decade too late.
Memphis Bleek – Never
Bleek drops a respectable song which will probably be swept under the rug with the rest of his music.
Stevie J – Cipha Sounds/Hot 97 Interview; Speaks On His History In Music
For once, we get a real interview that breaks down the history of who Stevie J really is.
Azekel (@iamAzekel) – No Ordinary Love
Check out this free gift from East London’s Azekel, considered a prelude to a forthcoming EP.
Fantasia On GMA
Fantasia appeared on Good Morning America to perform ‘Lose To Win’ from her latest project, Side Effects Of You.
Reek Da Villian Feat. Vado & Busta Rhymes – I Came
Reek Da Villian teams up with Vado for some New York ish, which Busa Buss on the hook.
Road To Hot 97′s Summer Jam (Episode 1)
Didn’t even realize that Summer Jam has approached its 20th anniversary. Make sure you get you tickets here.
Incisive (@Incisive1) Feat. YJ (@TheLifeOfYJ) – Everything’s Alright (Video)
Back with the third single from his “Where Is He” Mixtape, Incisive has employed the smooth Lyrical skills of up and coming rapper YJ to reassure us that in hard times, Everything is Alright. Incisive’s latest installment sits on a smooth bed of melodic hiphop production created by Touchtone and Piano P and is sure to have your head nodding.
Hopsin Freestyles For 106 & Park’s ‘The Backroom’
Hopsin drops bars for 106 & Park microphone series.
The-Dream Performs At Spotlight Live (NYC)
IV Play drops May 28th.
Radio Killa/Def Jam recording artist The Dream performs at Spotlight Live NYC.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Can’t Hold Us’ Scores A Platinum Plaque
Hot Digital Songs: #2 Can't Hold Us, @macklemore & @ryanlewis Feat. @raydaltonmusic 245,000 (1,238,000).
— Chart News (@chartnews) April 24, 2013
Congrats to the duo…pushing music independently isn’t just for losers, people.
Snoop Lion & Big K.R.I.T. – RapFix Freestyle
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Big K.R.I.T., RapFix Live, Full Episodes
Lion really returned to the Dogg for this freestyle, along with some dope rhymes by Big K.R.I.T. for the latest episode of MTV RapFix (if you missed it).
@RDGLDGRN – ‘Million Fans’; Announces UK Tour
I have NEVER heard of these folks, so this is no plug for plugs sake; these guys are from the Washington, DC area, they’re dope, and they’re headed to London (along with other dates in the UK). Enough said….if you’re not familiar, check out a recent visual for ‘Million Fans’ (from their Red Gold Green EP) above and then hit the dates below (they have additional dates in DC and Europe on their website).
Thursday May 9 – Dublin, Academy 2
Saturday May 11 – Glasgow, ABC2
Sunday May 12 – Leeds, Cockpit
Monday May 13 – Manchester, Night And Day
Tuesday May 14 – London, Electrowerkz
Thursday May 16 – Bedford, Esquires
Friday May 17 – Brighton (Great Escape), Komedia
Riff Raff – Show Out Freestyle
Riff Raff has a go with Juicy J’s track, with humorous results.