The above documentary pretty much showcases Ryan Leslie’s life as he goes through the process of making the album (also called Black Mozart).
Also, if you join his Renegades club, you’ll be able to get the album for free.
Greta Svabo Bech (@gsvabo) – Shut Up & Sing (Video)
The single ‘Shut Up & Sing’ is available on iTunes now.
Pete Rock & CL Smooth Perform In Central Park
Pete Rock & CL Smooth perform ‘T.R.O.Y. (They Reminisce Over You)’ and ‘Straighten It Out’ (below) at Rock Steady’s 36th Anniversary concert in Central Park this past Sunday.
Nelly Brings Out Amanda Berry In Cleveland
Nelly decided to be out national hero kidnap victim Amanda Berry during his performance at this year’s Roverfest in Cleveland.
Ursa Minor (@ursaminoruk) – October
Video directed by Amat Amas Amo…..very artsy, very minimalist…..but still very beautiful. The single ‘October’ — along with accompanying remixes — are available on iTunes now.
Gregory Porter Performs ‘Liquid Spirit’
Live from the KPLU studios, Grammy-nominated singer, Gregory Porter, performs the title track of his upcoming Blue Note Records release, “Liquid Spirit.”
Maxwell Performs At Art For Life Gala In The Hamptons
This past weekend, Maxwell got the attending women hype, performing at Russell Simmons’ 14th Annual Art for Life Gala: A Field of Dreams in the Hamptons. Rick Ross, Maxwell, Doug E. Fresh and Estelle also performed (more footage coming sooner or later, I’d imagine.
TLC Performs (With Lil’ Mama) At Mixtape Festival
We previously reported on their announcement that Lil’ Mama would be handling Left Eye’s parts for the upcoming show (as she will be playing that very same role in TLC’s upcoming biopic). We now have some footage of that performance, with additional clips below.
RECAP: Rick Ross In Magic City; Show’s Creator Speaks On Role
Magic City creator Mitch Glazer explains the creation of a role for rap icon Rick Ross, who plays an illegal gambling proprietor not to be double-crossed.
Flo Rida Feat. Pitbull – Can’t Believe It (Video)
Flo Rida’s latest featuring fellow Miami emcee Pitbull is for sale on iTunes now.
@Wretch32 Feat. @MrJacobBanks – Doing OK (Video)
Following on his collaboration with Shakka on ‘Blackout’, Wretch 32 is back with his new single ‘Doing OK’ featuring Jacob Banks.
‘Doing OK’ is out on 25.08.13 on Ministry of Sound Recordings/Levels Entertainment (preorder here).
Jill Scott Performs At 2013 Hampton Jazz Festival
Any performance by Jill Scott must get attention here…..including the above clip where she shuts down the stage at the Hampton Jazz Festival with her live renditions of ‘So Gone’ and ‘Knockin’ Da Boots’.
2NE1 Performs At The Music Core Ulsan Summer Festival
Korean Pop girl group 2NE1 perform their new single ‘Falling In Love’ at this year’s Music Core Ulsan Summer Festival.
Selena Gomez Performs On ‘Kelly & Michael’
Selena Gomez performs ‘Slow Down’ from her new album Stars Dance on Live With Kelly & Michael.
@LisaMercedez Performs ‘Tight Pussy Dis (Rack City Remix)’
Courtesy of The Grime Report:
Lisa Mercedez repped for the females with this performance of ‘Tight Pussy Dis’ her remix of Tyga’s ‘Rack City’ live at Stylo G’s recent Birthday celebration at Scala in Kings Cross.
TEASER: @FATTREL – Niggas Dying (Video)
Fat Trel’s Sex, Drugs, Money & Gunz is finally on the way (release date is August 19th), and so is his latest video from the project. The trailer for ‘Niggas Dying’ is above.
TEASER: Chief Keef – I Ain’t Done Turnin’ Up (Video)
One of Chief Keef’s two recent leaks is up next for an Azae-directed visual.
T. Boogie (@TBOOGIEfromDC) – Bringin’ It Bacc (Video)
T. Boogie drops a video (shot By Rax Films) for his Boss Beats-produced song “Bringin It Bacc” from his latest tape Boogie Nights.
Bow Wow – How Many Drinks/Sippin On Some Syrup (Freestyles) (Video)
Bow Wow fans get a 2-for-1 today, as he drops two visuals of him spitting rhymes over the latest hit from Miguel and the classic Three 6 Mafia cut (below).
Mick Jenkins – Cross Roads ft. Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa
Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins enlists Chance and Vic Mensa for a new song, produced by Ongaud, definitely some great music out of left field.
Rome Fortune – Grind (Video)
Rome Fortune drops a brand new video filmed on some NY Rooftops.
RECAP: Kevin Hart’s Birthday Celebration
Check out Kevin Hart’s birthday Celebration with J. Cole, Ludacris, Plies, Flo Rida & Timbaland at Bamboo in Miami for Prestige Sundays.
IN THE STUDIO: Romeo (The Making Of ‘Only Want You’)
The heir to Master P’s throne is back in the lab creating music. The song is called ‘Only Want You’ and is apparently going to be on his upcoming mixtape, titled When In Rome.