Jason Derulo is dropping his newest single this coming Tuesday…in the meantime, you can check out some behind the scenes footage for the visual above.
Fantasia Feat. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott – Without Me
I’m digging this record. Side Effects Of You drops April 23rd.
Janelle Monae Announces Single, Album Title
As you can see above, on April 22nd at 7:54pm EST the world will get Janelle Monae brand new single — titled ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ — featuring none other than Erykah Badu. Oh yea, her upcoming album will be called The Electric Lady. Geeked.
Rick Ross Gives More Formal Apology Over Rape Lyric Controversy
Rick Ross has given side apologies in recent past but has now given the world a truly sincere ‘my bad’ for what really is an example in scapegoating (let’s be real, Ross definitely doesn’t compare to other famous artists as far as lyrics are concerned). Too bad he didn’t send this one out before he got dropped by Reebok. Check out the full message below.
Before I am an artist, I am a father, a son, and a brother to some of the most cherished women in the world. So for me to suggest in any way that harm and violation be brought to a woman is one of my biggest mistakes and regrets.As an artist, one of the most liberating things is being able to paint pictures with my words. But with that comes a great responsibility. And most recently, my choice of words was not only offensive, it does not reflect my true heart. And for this, I apologize.
To every woman that has felt the sting of abuse, I apologize. I recognize that as an artist I have a voice and with that, the power of influence. To the young men who listen to my music, please know that using a substance to rob a woman of her right to make a choice is not only a crime, it’s wrong and I do not encourage it. To my fans, I also apologize if I have disappointed you. I can only hope that this sparks a healthy dialogue and that I can contribute to it.”
He also thanked Reebok on Twitter for the opportunity to work for them.
I want to thank Reebok Classics for their hard work and dedication over this past year. Good partners, good shoe. Continued success.
Basement Jaxx – Back 2 The Wild
Basement Jazz makes a long-awaited return with a brand new single for what we hope will be a brand album. Check it out below (you can buy here).
Cassie For Forever 21
Cassie is now being featuring in he upcoming campaign for clothing store Forever 21, and we have a few pics to give us a taste of what to expect. More below.
Pusha T Speaks On ‘Numbers On The Boards’
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Pusha speaks on his new single, as well as his current tour with Fabolous.
Drake – EVR Interview; Disses Chris Brown & Addresses Issues With The Weeknd, Pusha T & More
Thanks to Elliott Wilson, we’re in for a treat as Drake stopped by his show on EVR Radio. In the interview, Drake talks about pretty much everything (his latest singles and visuals, Lil’ Wayne’s recent seizures, issues with The Weeknd & Pusha T, etc etc.), with the most interesting part coming from the last segment on Rihanna & Chris Brown. Oh yea, he’s also dropping some new shit this coming week.
Check out the interview below.
Tyga Speaks On Not Collaborating With Labelmates On Hotel California
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Aside from Lil’ Wayne, YMCMB is noticeably absent from Tyga’s Hotel California. Tyga speaks on what happened with MTV.
Curren$y – Jernts With Spitta: Fly U
“Jernts with Spitta” follows @CurrenSy_Spitta during his recent weekend trip to Los Angeles where he performed at USC & put the finishing touches on #LiveInConcert
J.Cole Speaks On Doing Away With Sports Themes For Upcoming Album
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From MTV:
His Roc Nation debut, Cole World: The Sideline Story was a continuation of his basketball-themed mixtape series, which began with 2007’s The Come Up, but album number two ushers in a new era.
J. Cole Will Use ‘Born Sinner’ As A ‘Canvas’ To Get His Message Across
“It was just time for something new. I wouldn’t have minded doing it again but I felt that I closed that story,” Cole said of the new title. “That metaphor and that storyline had really ended. Metaphorically I was just a kid working to get on this basketball team, got cut — that was The Come Up, then The Warm Up was like, alright I made the team, I’m on the team, now what? I’m not in the game, I’ll just ride the end of the bench. Then Friday Night Lights was like ‘come on man, you’re still not gonna put me in the game? What I gotta do? Here, I’m gonna kill it in practice.’ ”Finally, his studio album completed the cycle. “Sideline Story was like, ‘Wow, I really am starting now,’ and I feel like I ended that chapter when it’s all said and done. Plus, this new theme is really more reflective of where I’m at and where I’ve been at for the past two years, so it was just perfect to move on.”
DJ Green Lantern – Potato Mix Series (Episode 3)
When most music fans mention Jay Z, Eminem, and Nas in the same breath, they are usually arguing about who is the greatest of all time. For James D’Agostino aka DJ Green Lantern however, he’s probably thinking about what songs were in their setlists. Green Lantern owns the bragging rights to having been the tour DJ for all three living legends. But ask him, and he’ll tell you the most exciting part of his career is just getting started.
For the last two years, Green has quietly been taking notes while becoming a huge fan of the EDM explosion in the States. And after hours, days, weeks, and even months working on new original material, Green is ready to transition into a new space with the passion and hunger he had many years back growing up in Rochester. The goal is to make a lasting impression in EDM no different than he has in hip hop, through fantstic production and showmanship which has taken him to the top of the hip hop world. Already getting co-signs by everyone from Bro Safari to Skrillex, Green has taken his love, knowledge and access to hip hop and applied it to electronic music, giving fans something brand new.
Green kicked 2013 off with a bang dropping his debut “Altitude Mix” followed by appearances on BBC Radio1’s Diplo & Friends, HARD Miami, a smashing set at Ultra Music Festival with many more to be announced. Fans can expect new music, tour dates and surprises from Green in the coming months as he continues to hone his craft.
Cali (@OfficiallyCali) – Fatally Yours (Video)
UK implant Cali drops her latest visual to ‘Fatally Yours’, released 15th April. I’d like to see more of her in her visuals next go round.
Rocko Performs In NYC
Rocko hit up Greenhouse in NYC to perform ‘U.O.E.N.O.’ and ‘Chosen One’ for the crowd.
The Truth: LL Cool J & Brad Paisley’s ‘Accidental Racist’
In this episode of The Truth, Elliott Wilson speaks about the controversial lyrical exchange that occurred when country singer Brad Paisley collaborated with hip hop artist LL Cool J resulting in “Accidental Racist”.
Azealia Banks Goes Back & Forth With A$AP Nast On Twitter
Next up in Azealia Banks trajectory, the A$AP Mob. Apparently, A$AP Rocky said something about lipstick and Azealia Banks felt that it was a diss to her style.
Anyways, the feud spilled over to A$AP Nast, and the two have been at it on Twitter since…..you can check out their personal pages for yourself, but below are a few of the haymakers:
SOMEBODY CALL PESK CONTROL THIS RAT JUST SPOKE
— EL SUCIO GUAPO(@ASVPNVST) April 12, 2013
@asvpnvst but face it. You’re lazy. You’ll never fully be on. You’ll always just be rockys mans and ‘em. #womp
— YUNG RAPUNXEL (@AZEALIABANKS) April 12, 2013
@azealiabanks you and I both knowI never been a broke NIGGUH you was sporting rocka wear my shoes were lanvin
— EL SUCIO GUAPO(@ASVPNVST) April 12, 2013
@asvpnvst you asap dudes are all a bunch of young disillusioned black men…… You will soon learn.
— YUNG RAPUNXEL (@AZEALIABANKS) April 12, 2013
@azealiabanks it’s a million and one people who can back up the facts I’ve tweeted about you and u one of them
— EL SUCIO GUAPO(@ASVPNVST) April 12, 2013
@asvpnvst my nigga u better use this attention and drop a record today. I just gave you more shine than rocky has in ur entire life.
— YUNG RAPUNXEL (@AZEALIABANKS) April 12, 2013
J Dilla Feat. 5 ELA & Pierre Anthony – Center Of The Movement (Video)
Taken from Rebirth Of Detroit:
“Center Of The Movement” music video was made in support of all of the individuals and businesses featured in the video, including the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, whose owner Khalid El-Hakim is publishing the new book “The Center of the Movement: Collecting Hip Hop Memorabilia” to be released on Moore Black Press.
Major Lazer Performs On ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’
Diplo & Co. hit up Jimmy Fallon’s show to perform ‘Get Free’ with the assistance of the Roots.
Machine Gun Kelly Covers ‘Untitled’ Magazine
MGK rocks the body art for the May 2013 Music issue of Untitled Magazine, which hits newsstands 7th May.
*CREDIT: Photography by Indira Cesarine for The Untitled Magazine
Ke$ha Visits Jimmy Kimmel
Crazy Ke$ha appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to speak on her career, life and how is will all be portrayed in her upcoming reality series with MTV.
@CADELLOFFICIAL & @GrimeyNovelist Send For Eachother (Send B4 The War)
Courtesy of Whos Da Boss, we get the return of these ‘Send B4 The War’ clips that we enjoy. Above is the first of many to come.
Above, Cadell’s par; below, Novelist.
Cap 1 Talks New Mixtape, Clothing Line, 2 Chainz, Chicago & More
Cap 1 sits down with HHS1987 and speaks about his new mixtape, his Chicago “snipping” style, releasing several videos like “Werk”, “Fish Grease” and more. He also talks about his upcoming clothing line (and mixtape of the same name) Caviar Dreamz, his clothing style and being inspired from Chicago. Finally, Cap also talks about how he and 2 Chainz linked up and what he has learned from being on tour with 2 Chainz last year.
DJ Drama – HipHopSince1987 Interview
DJ Drama sits down with Eldorado from HipHopSince1987 in a 3 part interview to talk about his migration from Philly to Atlanta and it being a risky decision and not the trendy move most do today. He also talks about growing up in Philly, how the movie Juice insipired him to become a DJ and becoming a student to his craft. Finally, he also talks about building his buzz from the ground up (including the beginning of his mixtapes), not being able to compete with the Kay Slay’s, Dipset’s & 50 Cent’s mixtape buzz at the time and so much more.
Below: DJ Drama talks not being here if it wasn’t for T.I., Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne:
Below: DJ Drama Talks Meek’s Dreamchasers 3 mixtape, AR-AB & Shy Glizzy’s mixtape & more:
Big Boi Speaks On ‘Army Of Two’, 40-City Tour
Big Boi sits down with HipHopSince1987 to speak on his Army Of Two video game, his 49 city tour & more.