As Shy Glizzy finishes up his mixtape with Ar-Ab, he jumps on and freestyles over Future’s hit record “Karate Chop”. What young nigga you know, that’s been in the studio with Timbo? Y’all need to stop hating on Shy Glizzy.
Kendrick Lamar & Miguel Cover VIBE
VIBE is giving “the new classics” Kendrick Lamar & Miguel the cover page (both individually and together) for the May edition of VIBE magazine. Check out the solo shots below.
Nicki Minaj “Up In Flames” (Video)
Nicki Minaj drops off her latest visual off her album Pink Friday Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up. Nicki aint going to stop, so if you trying to keep up your career might go up in flames.
Frenchie (@FrenchieBSM) – Long Over Due (Artwork)
Frenchie gave us the green light to release his artwork for his mixtape, Long Over Due, which is hosted by Trap-A-Holics and DJ Scream. This project will have features from Yo Gotti, Project Pat, Young Scooter, Fredo Santana, Waka Flocka, Kidd Kidd and other surprises for the Frenchie fans. The production is covered by 808 Mafia, SouthSide, J.moss, Drumma Boy and other Super Producers. It’s set to be released in May.
Ace Hood – Jenny Boom Boom Interview; Speaks On Rick Ross ‘U.O.E.N.O.’ Lyrics
I bet Rozay was not looking for a shitstorm like this one when he wrote those lyrics. You can check out Ace Hood’s full interview here, but above, he addresses Rick Ross’ current situation.
Ace Hood Says Rick Ross Didn’t Mean To Glorify Rape That People Are Taking It Too Far. Talks “Buggati” record, And Wanting To Have Longevity Like Jay z.
The Truth: Rick Ross’ ‘U.O.E.N.O.’ Lyric
Yo Elliott, is that camo?
Today on The Truth, Elliott tackles a recent, more serious controversy centered around some Rick Ross’ lyrics that describe him drugging a woman’s drink in the club and then later sexually assaulting her without her knowledge or consent. The public backlash against these blatant lyrics shows signs of the end of the acceptance of violence against women in hip hop.
TEASER: @ClairaHermet’s ‘Heart 2 Heart’
Claira Hermet brings you her brand new show ‘Heart 2 Heart’ where she gets up close and personal with some of your favourite artists & personalities in her usual cheek and full on manner.
UPDATE: Jay-Z & Beyonce Under Investigation Over Cuba Trip (CNN Video)
UPDATE: Above is CNN’s waste-of-time coverage of the scrutiny that the Carter’s are recieving from their Cuban excursion.
Haters. From NY Daily News:
A pair of U.S. lawmakers are questioning how Jay-Z and Beyoncé were allowed to travel to Cuba last week to mark their wedding anniversary.
Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart, both Republicans from Florida, wrote a letter to the director of the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control expressing “concern” over the megastars’ trip to the Caribbean nation, according to The Miami Herald.
United States citizens are permitted to travel to Cuba only if they obtain a certain license. Although there is a ban for mere tourism, thousands of Americans journey to the island nation each year on academic, religious or journalistic licenses.
You can check out excepts of that letter below:
“We would like to respectfully request, within all applicable rules and guidelines, information regarding the type of licence that Beyoncé and Jay-Z received, for what purpose, and who approved such travel.
“If these individuals were given people-to-people licenses, we would like to bring to your attention the Cuba Travel Advisory issued by OFAC on July 25, 2011 which states, ‘OFAC only licenses People-to-People Groups that certify that all participants will have a full-time schedule of educational exchange activities that will result in meaningful interaction between the travelers and individuals in Cuba.’”
“US dollars spent on Cuban tourism directly fund the machinery of oppression that brutally represses the Cuban people.”
Snoop Lion Launches Gun Buyback Program With MTV
The transformation is happening, and in addition to calling for ‘no more guns’ in his latest visual and single, it looks like Snoop Lion is taking it a step further. From MTV:
Snoop, MTV and Jewelry for a Cause will help to take illegal guns off the street with the release of the limited edition “MTV x Caliber” bracelets made in part from the steel of illegal guns acquired in police-sponsored buyback programs. The bracelets also feature serial numbers of firearms that were returned via buyback programs in Newark, New Jersey, and can be pre-ordered beginning Tuesday (April 9) for $40 on caliber.MTV.com. The proceeds from each sale will be donated to the Newark Police Department to help fund future gun buyback amnesty programs.
“This is such an important message we’re sharing,” Snoop Lion said in a statement issued by MTV. “It’s a movement we want generations to recognize, embrace, and get behind. We’ve seen a lot of senseless acts of violence involving guns recently — too many have lost their lives, too many families have been destroyed. Like my friends at MTV, I want to be a part of the change that will help bring peace.”
Tawiah (@TawiahMusic) – FACes
Co-produced by Jodi Milliner, this diddy serves as another dope teaser to get fans hype for the forthcoming FREEdom Drop project, released 30th April.
N.O.R.E. – Student Of The Game (Mini-Documentary)
Complimentary promo? Not mad at that. Hot 97 blessed P.A.P.I. and his fans with a dope mini-documentary on the artist's background and career. Press release below.
Hip hop legend N.O.R.E. (aka P.A.P.I.) is set to release his long-awaited new album, Student of the Game, on April 16, 2013. Featuring production by Neptunes, Jahlil Beats, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Hazardous Sounds, SPK,Charlie Brown, and Illa and Inf (Black Ops), Student of the Gameshows that N.O.R.E.'s sound continues to be innovative and new, while still delivering the hard street tracks that have earned him the status as one of New York's most beloved rappers.
The first single, "Tadow" features French Montana, 2 Chainz and Pusha T.
N.O.R.E. says, "This album is the most unique art piece I have ever put together I'm excited for the world to hear it. I am also very excited to be working wit the eOne staff and there whole operation."
N.O.R.E. (aka P.A.P.I.,) first came in the public eye as half of the hardcore street duo Capone-N-Noreaga. Together, the two released four albums, 3 of which went top 20 on the R&B Chart. N.O.R.E. went on to release five solo albums. His platinum solo debut, N.O.R.E., debuted at #1 on the R&B chart, while his follow-ups, Melvin Flynt -- Da Hustler, and God's Favorite, were both certified Gold.
Theophilus London Feat. Menahan Street Band – Rio
We dropped the snippet recently, and now we get the full blend:
“I went to Rio in 2010. The trip gave me so much energy and I met so many amazing people that it inspired me to make a song in Rio’s honor.” – Theophilus
Meek Mill Defends Rick Ross Lyrics
While out in DC on his ‘Dreams Come True’ tour, Meek Mill stopped by 93.9 WKYS for an interview. He spoke on his upcoming ‘Dreamchasers 3′ mixtape and revealed that Akon, Jadakiss, Future, Rick Ross and more will appear on it. He also speaks on his upcoming novel ‘Tony Story’ and addresses rumors that he was charging people for pictures and that he was trying to get with Blac Chyna.
Later on, he spoke on Rick Ross’ controversial lyrics on ‘U.O.E.N.O.’ and had this to say below.
“I don’t care that people are criticizing Ross for the line and calls the people who are coming at him ‘weirdos’. Drugs, killing and violence were always mentioned in Rap music and calls it ‘imaginary visual’.
Mistah F.A.B. – Is Heaven Guaranteed (Video)
MIstah FAB asks God is heaven guaranteed when you are growing up poor, when you have to go through struggles like poverty and hunger just to make it on the streets.
Mannie Fresh & Mayalino – Anything Could Happen
Mannie Fresh has been collaborating with lot of folk lately (EX. OMFGOD with Mos Def), and now, he has a joint project in the works with Mayalino. Check out the first offering from that below.
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Casey Veggies Freestyle On Toca Tuesdays
Casey Veggies and the PNCINTL crew stopped by Toca Tuesdays last week to speak on “Life Changes” and their pop up shop in NY. Before leaving the building, Tony threw on a beat and Casey Veggies spit a freestyle.
Dutch New York x Lock The Tree Mason “Belong”
As Dutch New York is finishing up his new project Hoodlum, he decided to let this song go. Produced by Red Army.
Diesle D Power (@OfficialDPower) – Survival (Video)
D Power drops his latest visual from the forthcoming Progress 2 mixtape. Produced by G Tank.
The Kid Daytona – No Reason (Video)
‘No Reason’ is the first video offering from The Kid Daytona & DJ O-Zone’s Runnin With The Bulls mixtape, due April 17th.
Terrace Martin: The Process (Episode 5)
Check out this week’s episode as Terrace Martin rocks the stage at Paid Dues and connects with his folks such as Talib Kweli, Murs, Skeme, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, Problem, Bad Lucc and Warren G.
Shawty Lo – It’s Been Real/Extra (Video)
Shawty Lo isn’t playing any games with these visuals….here’s a new 2 for 1 (sort of) taken from his latest project, I’m Da Man 4.
Thrilla Cartel – Street Kings (Video)
Thrilla Cartel jumps on one of my favorite songs off Drake’s last album and he did his thing on the record.
Rudimental (@RudimentalUK) Feat. @MNEK & @SineadHarnett – Baby
Rudimental might have a classic on their hands….they’ve recently liberated a new single — featuring Sinead Harnett & the soon to be world-renowned MNEK — from the forthcoming project Home, due 29th April.