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DJ Premier & Miguel – 2 Lovin U
When Miguel started promotions for his third studio album (Wildheart 2016), he did so with an Instagram post of him and DJ Premier in the studio together working on a track together. That track, recorded during the making of Wildheart, mysteriously appeared in a different form, under the title “Damned,” when the album (which would be later nominated for two Grammy Awards) was officially released.
Today, we not only get answers and closure, but the fans receive a pleasant surprise with the official release of a great new single featuring Hip-Hop icon DJ Premier and R&B superstar Miguel.
“The snippet you heard on Miguel’s Instagram, mine is the original” DJ Premier declared. Miguel and I were vibing at a session and just really seeing what we could come up with. What we came up with was a dope, but rough version of what you hear today. Miguel and I had deadlines and we never got around to finishing it. We both really believed in this version of the track and we both felt very strongly that it needed to come out and be released as a single” Miguel and I approached the label about releasing it and everyone was on-board” Premier clarified.
Miguel and Premier always wanted to find a special way to release this track for the fans, now entitled “2 LOVIN U,” and true to their words, they have. On Valentine’s Day, ESPN began playing 20-second snippets of “2 LOVIN U” on SportsCenter and First Take leading up to its retail release today. “The track having a different title gives it a new light” DJ Premier states. “Wait until you see the video”!
“2 LOVIN U” is the first release from Premier’s new imprint TTT (To The Top) and is now available worldwide.
Also, in addition to scoring the entire series, DJ Premier is also an executive producer for VH1’s “The Breaks” series which premiered last night and will be airing every Monday at 9pm (EST).
Styme – Give Me Dem Racks
Styme Drops his anticipated single “Give Me Dem Racks” Prod By ZekeBeats. This is definitely a club banger.
Monyae – Vindictive (Mixtape)
Check out a new mixtape from D.C.’s own Monyae titled Vindictive (stream below).
` 'my tape "Vindictive" drops Friday my video preview stay tuned pic.twitter.com/Zqza0vM9nc
— monyáe (@Yaeyooo_) February 14, 2017
STREAM: Migos – CULTURE (Chopped Not Slopped)
OG Ron C and The Chopstars are back with a Houston-remixed version of Migos’ number one album CULTURE. Stream below.
Lor Reezy – Level Up
Baltimore’s Lor Reezy is an artist we’re new to, but he’s definitely looking to make waves in 2017. Check out his new track ‘Level Up’, which Reezy co-produced alongside DSavageBeats.
Kodak Black Feat. Derrick Milano – My Time
Florida’s Kodak Black links up with L.A.’s Derrick Milano on the new track ‘My Time’, produced by The Atomix.
Snoh Aalegra Feat. Vince Staples – Nothing Burns Like The Cold
Past collaborators Snoh Aalegra and Vince Staples join forces once again on the new cut ‘Nothing Burns Like The Cold’, produced by Christian Rich.
Cardi B Feat. Offset – Lick
Well, we now know why these two have been hanging out. Migos’ Offset jumps on Cardi B’s ‘Lick’, which can originally be found on the New York emcee’s latest release Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2.
Future – Grammys (Solo Version)
It seems like every rapper (or artist, period) has a Beats 1 radio show now. The latest is Future, who debuted his FBG Radio with an exclusive. A new version of ‘Grammys’ sans collaborator Drake.
B.o.B – Story To Tell
B.o.B continues his release of consistently-dope cuts with ‘Story To Tell’, co-produced with Co-produced with JaqueBeatz.
Kirko Bangz – Validation
Produced by Trakksounds and taken from Kirko’s upcoming album Soul Food.
Murs – ‘GBKW’ & ‘Survivor’
‘GBKW’ (God Bless Kanye West, which is hilarious, as the track centers on mental health) is presumably taken from Murs’ upcoming album Captain California (out March 10th). Also: we added another track titled ‘Survivor’ below.
Mary J. Blige – U + Me (Love Lesson)
Mary J. Blige continues to speak on her current troubles (her divorce) in her latest, which is taken from the upcoming album Strength Of A Woman. Make no mistake: fans of the old Mary already know how dope this project is gonna be.
Raekwon Feat. G-Eazy – Purple Brick Road
Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and taken from The Chef’s upcoming album The Wild, out March 24th. Rae also explained the collaboration (via Pitchfork):
As I shift gears with my diversity, I want fans to see another side of a champion; my triumphs remain inimitable when making music for yesterday and today’s culture. G-Eazy is a master writer and he helped me create the greatest vision any artist could ask for; another great recipe from my skillful cookbook. This album is a circus of emotions. I hope you get a great seat to what I will display on The Wild. Get ready…
Rich Gang Feat. Young Thug & Birdman – Bit Bak
Produced by TM-88 and taken from the Birdman-led collective’s upcoming compilation Rich Gang II: The Lifestyle (out April 14th). Also: happy birthday shoutouts go out to Birdman, himself.
CyHi The Prynce – Nu Africa
Taken from the Kanye West executive-produced No Dope on Sundays, out sometime this Summer via Brooklyn Knights/Sony RAL.
Bebe Rexha Feat. G-Eazy – F.F.F.
F*** fake friends, indeed. Taken from Bebe Rexha’s new EP All Your Fault: Part 1.
Quentin Miller & Childish Major – Darkside
This is dope: Atlanta’s best kept secret (not really secret, but still) Quentin Miller links with producer Childish Major for his latest, ‘Darkside’.
B.o.B Feat. WurlD – Fake Friends
B.o.B drops off the self-produced ‘Fake Friends’, featuring WurlD.
Icewear Vezzo Feat. Gucci Mane – Angel Wings (Video)
Produced by RJ Lamont and taken from Icewear Vezzo’s upcoming Price Is Going Up mixtape.
Bodega Bamz – Can’t Ban The Tan
For understandable reasons, Bodega Bamz has a few words for Cheeto45 on his latest track ‘Can’t Ban The Tan’.
GETTING TO KNOW: Big Davoo
Better late than never. We’re just getting hip to D.C. artist Big Davoo, who has been dropping pretty consistent releases for a while….we’ve included a couple of videos and interviews for you to check out above and below. We’ll definitely be linking with this buzzing artist soon.