Dawn Richard drops a new track featuring fellow struggle artist Eve. Not bad.
Mike GLC (@MikeGLC) – Nu-Killa Interview
We caught up with Mike GLC to discuss the current situation in Urban Music.
Brad Paisley Feat. LL Cool J – Accidental Racist
I don’t think anyone is checking for country rap tunes (not counting UGK) since Nelly & Tim McGraw got in bed with each other. You see how Kid Rock had to take a seat.
LL Cool J did speak on the collab:
“You know, working with Brad was amazing. We did one for his album, which is called ‘Accidental Racist,’ which I think is very thought provoking and very interesting. It’s going to get a lot of attention… and I’ll leave it at that ’cause I wanna let him [talk about it]… I don’t wanna spoil his thing on his album but we did something that was really cool. The song we did on my record… it’s not like I’m trying to do a gimmicky thing. It’s not like, ‘Oh the country meets the rapper and it’s a hoedown!’ It’s none of that. He’s a great singer. I let him sing on something that I felt he would sound cool on… And play the guitar as well because musicianship is a huge part of this record. That’s why I also got like Bootsy Collins on this album. I wanted great musicians on my album. Brad was a lot of fun in the studio. He’s playing the guitar. I mean, this whole album is like a genre-smashing moment.”
Roc Nation Signs To Universal Music
So I just learned something today; the deal that Hov locked in with Warner Music was a worldwide publishing deal. Now, shortly after the news of Roc Nation Sports, Jay-Z has inked a full partnership deal with Universal Music….he also spoke on the marriage:
“We are looking forward to working with Lucian [Grainge, Chairman and CEO of UMG] and the incredible team he’s assembled at Universal. We would like to applaud Lucian for collaborating with us to strike a new age deal. This agreement presents a unique opportunity for Roc Nation’s artists-being able to continue to operate as an independent label with the strength, power and reach of the best major. I look forward to a long and prosperous collaboration with UMG. It feels good to be home.”
King Shug (@KingShugGSE) – First Day Out (Video)
Our homie King Shug is officially home and releases a new visual to commemorate the day. Welcome home.
Jay-Z Announces ‘Made In America’ Festival 2013
Jay-Z announced that his Made In America Festival returns this year from August 31st-September 1st. Spotify will announce the lineup on April 10th (this Wednesday).
Mysonne – Sound of NY (Chris Lighty Tribute)
Pretty self-explanatory. Produced by Ralph Random….R.I.P. CHris Lighty.
Jammer (@JammerBBK) Feat. C. Gritz (@C_Gritz) – Take It Slow (Video)
Boy Better Know’s Jammer links up with C. Gritz to tell the roads to stop and smell the roses before you miss out on everything.
Ray J Calls Hot 97 To Speak On ‘I Hit It First’ Single
Ebro and Rosenberg kicked “the realness” on why Ray J violated Kanye and Kim K with his new track, and Ray J decided to call in and try to defend himself (he says “it’s all love” and it’s basically not that serious). This might be the biggest troll move we’ve ever seen in urban music.
Little Nikki (@LittleNikkiSays) – Where I’m Coming From (Video)
Little Nikko drops off her latest visual for ‘Where I’m Coming From’…..you can grab the single from her website.
De La Soul – Hard Knock TV Interview (Part 2)
Part 2 starts with De La sharing their thoughts on what has kept them together as a group after all these years. As the conversation progress De La speaks on the new generation of MC’s. Pos points out that although he likes certain songs from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Joey Badass, etc and he appreciates bits and pieces from them but he doesn’t think that there is one album that is setting the bar. Maseo points out that Hip Hop just turned 39 years old. When it first started most people outside the culture thought it was a fad and wouldn’t be around for too long. “We are in our episode of the 80’s with disco and r&b…but we are coming out of that.” “It became big business.” Dave adds that its about having a balance. We need more platforms like Paid Dues that allow artists like Jean Grae, Tech Nine, Scarface, etc a chance to be seen more than just whats on MTV, Billboard Charts or who is number one on Itunes. “Never forget that there is another side to what is going on than up there on the charts.”
Previously: Part 1
@Minarmy – Minstrumentals Vol. 4: @PrezPetrelli Edition
I am LOVING the Minarmy series, and this one is no different: we get to enjoy the nice blend of Trap-style production from Minarmy’s Prez Petrelli, of which you can check out below.
Download: Minarmy – Minstrumentals Vol. 3: Prez Petrelli Edition
Jaden Smith – Shakespeare (Video)
Jaden Smith remains in an art-poppish world for his latest visual from a loose track that came before his somewhat-admittedly underrated The Cool Cafe. All he really needs is to find some new things to talk about (or maybe not; I understand that his music isn’t really geared toward me).
Jessie Ware (@Jessie_Ware) – Imagine It Was Us (Video)
Jessie Ware drops a visual to a fresh tune, taken from the Gold (US) Edition of the album Devotion.
Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA Feat. D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M. – Music 4 The Mind (Video)
Producer extraordinaire Auréli1 a.k.a TIGA has liberated his latest video for ‘Music 4 The Mind’ featuring D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M., taken from his latest project Music 4 Ya Mind. Visual is courtesy of yours truly….check it out.
French Montana – LA Tour Stop Vlog; Previews New Track From ‘Excuse My French’
The L.A. performance footage (with Warren G & Tyga) and studio session with Snoop Lion was cool, but check out the quick teaser of them playing a Young Chop (dude is working!) produced track from French’s upcoming album. Excuse My French drops May 21st.
Smoke DZA & 183rd – Ringside (EP)
DZA loves wresting. That’s the Iron Sheik, right?
Being that today is Wrestlemania, the holiest day of all things wrestling, (that I’m currently attending right now) I felt inspired again to treat my fans and fellow wrestling junkies alike to a new EP for you guys to digest in between all the commotion! The project is entirely produced by 183rd fellow R.F.C member, in-house producer/beatdown specialist sit back and enjoy #Ringside
SNIPPETS: Black Rob – Genuine Article
Didn’t even know dude was dropping a mixtape. No word on when it will be released, but below, you can check out snippets from Black Rob’s upcoming Genuine Article mixtape.
The Courtney John Project – Black Cinderella
The ever so talented Courtney John has linked up with producer The Wizard (who also happens to be the daughter of lovers rock reggae star Beres Hammond) and musician Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden for The Courtney John Project. Their inaugural single, ‘Black Cinderella’ — a refix of Errol Dunkely’s hit — is below, and their forthcoming Future is coming soon.
Diddy Performs At WrestleMania 29
Before John Cena became the WWE champion, Diddy hit MetLife Stadium and performed “Victory”, “Mo Money Mo Problems”, “It’s All About The Benjamins” and brought out Skylar Grey for “Coming Home”.
Lloyd Banks – Picture This
Lloyd Banks is back with a new track carrying an old school feel, which you should expect to hear on the upcoming All Or Nothing Vol. 1: Failure’s No Option.
Download the track here.
LIVE STREAM: Wrestlemania 29
Thanks to D-Dot Omen, we have a live stream of Wrestlemanie 29. No clue if we already missed Diddy or Lil’ Wayne’s appearance (I hope not).