If you don’t know, the D.O.T. is Mike Skinner (The Streets) & Rob Harvey (The Music). The new album ‘Diary’ is out May 6th.
Juelz Santana – Selector Freestyle
Juelz Santana freestyles at the Harlem Karate Institute for Pitchfork’s Selector.
Fantasia – Lose To Win (Video)
Fantasia drops her latest visual for ‘Lose To Win’, from the upcoming Side Effects Of You due April 23rd.
Kid Cudi On ‘The Cleveland Show’
Kid Cudi plays as Devon on the latest episode of The Cleveland Show. If you enjoy the series like we do, you can check out the full episode below.
Solange & Janelle Monae Perform In Atlanta
Solange hits Masquerade Atlanta on 02-28-13 with a sexy expression of true artistry. She’s joined on stage by Janelle Monae who was there to welcome to the stage opening act and Wondaland Arts Society artist Roman GianArthur. Janelle and Solange dance at the end of “Losing You” live. Also in the mix Roman GianArthur, RAHBI and more.
Big Sean #6: Hottest MC In The Game
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Big Sean lands above his boss Kanye West at the six spot on MTV‘s list. Yea I don’t understand it either.
When the members of MTV’s Hip-Hop Brain Trust sat down to discuss the year’s rankings, the Detroit rapper initially had the #8 spot. But no one could’ve predicted how much he would progress on the list. Indeed, the same could be said for Sean’s influence and impact on hip-hop over the past year.
Kanye West: #7 Hottest MC In The Game
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I know this going to start a big debate but Kanye West lands on Mtv’s Hottest MC In The Game list.
Kanye West has proven time and time again that as a soloist, he can single-handedly shift rap’s sonic focus, but over the past year Yeezy made sure that there wasn’t anybody messin’ with his clique. So even during a period when he put out G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summercompilation, ‘Ye was enough of a force to land him at #7 on the ”Hottest MCs in the Game VIII,” MTV’s hip-hop power ranking.
A$AP Rocky: #8 Hottest MC In The Game
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A$AP Rocky lands as the eighth seed on MTV’s MC roundtable. I not mad at this one but this shit is about to get ugly.
From the Rick Owens leathers to the Balenciaga finery, there’s no denying A$AP Rocky is a certified fashion killa (you can check his influence in other rapper’s closets). But the Harlem upstart spits more than designer labels from that gold-plated mouth. He followed his lean-drenched mixtape, Live.Love.A$AP, with a chart-topping debut that shows off his versatility and a penchant for crossing state lines when it comes to flow.
Kid Ink Ft. Meek Mill x Wale “Bad Ass” (Video)
Kid Ink rounds up Meek Mill & Wale for his brand new music video. Directed by Alex Nazari. Ladies sit your Bad Ass down and watch the video.
Pusha T “Blocka” At CIAA Weekend
During the Speed 3 Block Party this weekend at the Nascar Hall of Fame, Pusha hit the stage with DJ Drama for a performance of Blocka.
Shizzle (@ShizzleWest) – Wickedest Slam (Video)
Shizzle drops his latest courtesy of Pressplay UK. He created a bit of controversy (or not, it was one guy who was complaining, really) on our Twitter some time ago due to the similarities his name has with an older artist….
French Montana – Excuse My French Tour Day 1
EXCUSE MY FRENCH TOUR DAY 1 WASHINGTON DC from Dee Shooter on Vimeo.
French Montana invites us in his world for some behind the scenes footage from the first stop of his tour in D.C last Tuesday. Appearances from Wale,Dougie Fresh & more.
Gucci Mane Feat. Young Scooter & Migos – Holmes (Video)
Gucci Mane & Young Scooter drop their latest visual from Free Bricks 2.
Nicki Minaj: “I’ve Been Feeling Sexy and Romantic Lately”
At Nicki’s launch for her K-Mart fashion line, she tells the crowd that she has been she been feeling sexy and romantic lately.
MTV’s Hottest MC In The Game #9: Future
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Following Meek Mill at the first entry, the number 9 spot has been given to ATLien Future:
Considering where Future was at the start of his career, the meteoric rise that he’s experienced over the past year is more than enough reason for the Astronaut Kid to keep his head in the clouds and the #9 spot on MTV News’ “Hottest MCs in the Game VIII” list.
What began as a strictly underground run began to take off in 2011 with Future’s “Tony Montana” single and its Drake-assisted remix. During 2012, however, Future sky-rocketed to new heights with high-powered pop hooks, while still keeping his hold on the streets. His mix of melodic arrangements and raspy rap bars were a sure-shot formula for some of the year’s biggest hits.
Hottest MCs – 10. Meek Mill
Meek Mill: #10 Hottest MC In The Game
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MTV‘ gets the brain trust back together for their annual Hottest MC In The Game list. At number 10 is MMG’s, Meek Mill.
While he prepped his debut album, Dreams and Nightmares, the MMG rapper kept busy early in the year with features on Rick Ross’ Rich Forever mixtape, in addition to appearances on remixes of tracks like Wale’s “Slight Work” and Tyga’s “Rack City.”
By the spring, he delivered a brand-new body of work on hisDreamchasers 2 mixtape, which included the smash “Amen” (featuring Drake) and other notables like “Racked Up Shawty” with Fabolous. Even Jay-Z took notice, signing Meek to a Roc Nation management deal while his tape was still in heavy rotation.
Bruno Mars On ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’
Tinchy Stryder: one of the few people to try to at least do something quasi-different than everyone else as it pertains to Baauer’s instrumental/unintentional dance craze…
When I heard this beat a few months ago I HAD to spit on it… Then it blew up. So I thought lets get a band to play this and give it a little twist… Hope you all enjoy!! Plenty more to come in 2013 😉
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis On SNL
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform the hit ‘Thrift Shop’ on Saturday Night Live.
Machine Gun Kelly Debuts New Song In Boston
While in Boston, MGK decided to premiere his latest track — ‘Peso’, which features Meek Mill & Pusha T — during his performance. The track will be features on his upcoming Black Flag mixtape.
The Manor (@_TheManor) – Alors En Graft (Video)
A new (and very dope) visual from The Manor and last year’s ‘Free Mixtapes Don’t Pay The Rent‘.
@Saskilla Feat. @Jamkay1 – Whats App (Video)
The duo is back with a new song and visual titled ‘What’s App’:
Saskilla and Jamkay show us a common scenario in the new generation; i.e having too many contacts. With the forever growing attachment to social media and thirst for mobile applications.
This “WHATSAPP” inspired song shows the diversity and worldwide interest in the brand with skill-full lyrical delivery.
WhatsApp handles ten billion messages per day Saskilla and Jamkay claim nine Billion are for them.