Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

Ab-Soul links up with his extended TDE family Jhené Aiko and Detroit XXL Freshman Danny Brown on "Terrorist Threats." Whenever Ab speaks you've gotta listen, and the rule rings especially true on this one.

Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats
Download: Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

Props to TWV

Previously:

• Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]
• A-Trak ft. Juicy J & Danny Brown - Piss Test
• Jhené Aiko Announces That Def Jam Debut May Drop This Summer [VIDEO]

Jhené Aiko Announces That Def Jam Debut May Drop This Summer [VIDEO]

Photo by PorterHouse

Friday night, Jhené Aiko performed at the 2012 GearFest Fashion Show in Los Angeles, which was hosted by Teyana Taylor and Taj Stansberry. Watch below as she talks to my TWV fam Brittany "Bella" Graham and reveals that her release goal for her Def Jam debut album is sometime during the summer. She also explains the reason behind her intense spirituality and her hopes for her musical legacy.



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Previously: Jhené Aiko - 3:16am [Video Teaser]

Jhené Aiko - 3:16am [Video Teaser]

When Jhené Aiko turned 24 yesterday, she switched it up and gave us a present. "3:16am" is the latest single from Souled Out, her followup to last year's amazing Sailing Soul(s), and it goes to the dark places that were hidden on tracks like "In Love We Trust." Check out the Topshelf Junior directed visuals to the Fisticuffs production below, and get ready for Souled Out!!!!!!



Props to TTM

Previously: Jhené Aiko Performs Tupac's "Keep Ya Head Up" Live In LA [VIDEO]

Jhené Aiko Performs Tupac's "Keep Ya Head Up" Live In LA [VIDEO]

If you haven't learned this by now, Jhené Aiko's favorite person in the world (other than her daughter) is Tupac.  At a recent show she paid tribute to the fallen legend by performing "Keep Ya Head Up" with her live band. Watch the performance below, and hit the jump to hear her perform the Sailing Soul(s) favorites "My Mine," Stranger," and "Do Better Blues!"

Common Says Beef With Drake Is Over [VIDEO]

Touré hit the Grammy red carpet to interview celebrities for the Fuse TV network, and he couldn't help but ask about Common's beef with Drake when he ran into The Dreamer/The Believer.  Watch below as Common considers the feud "over," and hit up the comments with your thoughts. I'm not so sure Drake feels the same way.



Props to FSD

Previously: Raphel Saadiq ft. Common & Ledist - They Don't Know You

Ryshon Jones - Letter To Jhene Aiko

Ooooh. HOPE's not gonna like this....

Jhené Aiko's music seems to inspire everyone who hears it. For me, it's because she writes about things anyone can relate to and she crafts her vocal arrangement to perfectly convey her message. Ryshon seems to have a especially deeper connection with her music because she "reminds [him] of a girl [he] lost. Check out his "Letter To Jhene Aiko" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Ryshon Jones - Letter To Jhene Aiko

Download: Ryshon Jones - Letter To Jhene Aiko

Props to Ryshon's Tumblr

Previously: Ryshon Jones - Heroin For Breakfast [Music Video]

Promise - Against The Odds feat. Jhené Aiko [Music Video]

Toronto rapper Promise made a lot of waves back in 2009 with the Drake featured track "In My City." Now he's looking to really change the game with his new deal with Duck Down, his latest album Awakening, and his new song "Against The Odds" featuring the lovely Jhene Aiko.  Check out the music video below, and make sure you let me know what you think of it by hitting me up on Facebook or Twitter!



Props to Da South

Previously: Jhene Aiko Signs Contract With No I.D. & Def Jam!

Jhené Aiko Signs With Def Jam!!

Score 1 for the underground!! Jhené Aiko, one of my personal favorite artists out, has Sailed her Soul(s) to Def Jam for a deal with the No I.D., the head of the Cocaine 80s family. I'll have more info as it comes, but make sure you give her a shoutout on Twitter for the business move.

And for the diehard fans worried that she'll change, just listen to her music! Plus she's joining an incredible team of singer songwriters signed to Def Jam like The-Dream, James Fauntleroy & Frank Ocean so I feel like the sky's the limit for the Cali beauty.

Previously: Jhene Aiko - In Love We Trust ft. Casey Veggies

L.E.$. - Settle For Le$, Vol. 2 [New Mixtape]

Trust me on this. If you love Southern rap, you need this L.E.$. mixtape in your life.  Check out the Houston representer's new mixtape Settle 4 Le$, Vol. 2 below, which features fellow Boss Hogg Outlaw Slim Thug, Jhené Aiko, Killa Kyleon, Paul Wall, and Bun B! Alt. Download after the jump!

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Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14: Mama, I Made It!

A week ago, I finally put my money where my mouth is and purchased some digital turntables so that I could actually start practicing and getting ready for gigs.  Hence, the title "Mama, I Made It!"  I know I'm not at all where I dream of being, but I'm on my way!

Check out Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14 below, which features an assortment of new music including tracks from Rick Ross, Pac Div, Wale, The Roots, XV, Drake, Kevin Cossom, Jhené Aiko and more!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14
Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 14 Mama, I Made It! by Gangstas Use Emoticons

New Music: Jhené Aiko - In Love We Trust ft. Casey Veggies

As a Jhené Aiko stan, I'm going to try to contain my excitement for this new record.  If you follow her on Twitter or if you listen to her music, you can see that she's really trying to make the world a better place, one Sailing Soul at a time.

"In Love We Trust" is no different, as she and fellow Cali native Casey Veggies tell the story of a woman who's lost her faith in love and a man doing what he can to make ends meet. Jhené = Tupac reincarnated as a beautiful singer.

Jhené Aiko - In Love We Trust ft. Casey Veggies [Prod. by Roosevelt]


Alt. Download: Mediafire

Hit the jump for a mobile-friendly stream of "In Love We Trust!"

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13: R&B Leaders of the New School

I can't believe there are 13 of these now!

Hip Hop has changed dramatically over the years--almost everything is digital now and rappers can make music to anything because creativity seems endless. I welcome these changes with open arms and although there are a lot of sh*tty artists clogging the Internet, there are also incredible talents that can reach a large audience easier than ever before.

What few seem to notice is that the same movement is happening with R&B.  There are tons of amazing singers and songwriters that are participating in the progressive evolution of this genre that seems to be expanding just as quickly as rap.  I'd like to consider the standouts in R&B our "Leaders of the New School," although many who are just starting to gain major attention have been around in the industry for quite some time.

Check out a Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13, a showcase of these R&B Leaders of the New School, which includes music from Miguel, Jhené Aiko, Teedra Moses, Frank Ocean, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Weeknd, and more!


Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13: R&B Leaders of the New School

New Music Visual: Jhené Aiko - My Mine

"My Mine," one of my favorite tracks from sailing soul(s) finally got visual treatment, and I couldn't be happier!  Watch below as the beautiful and talented lyrical wordsmith struggles to get over her ex. We've all been there...



It's not too late to get familiar, download sailing soul(s) here!

Previously: New Music: Jhené Aiko - Snapped

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Volume 8

It's officially Friday, so you know what that means! Yours truly, DJ Hourglass, is back with another mix to get your weekend started off right!  I know I say this every week, but I think this is by far my best edition fo GUE Radio to date.  It contains a balanced mix of mainstream party tracks, underground hip hop, and R&B.

Listen to the mix below which features music from Jay-Z & Kanye West, STS, GLC, Phonte, Kendrick Lamar, The-Dream, Jhené Aiko, and more.  Download if you like it!!



Hit the jump for to see the full tracklisting!

Jhené Aiko: Snapped

New music and visuals from the beautiful Ms. Aiko that I spotted on her Tumblr thanks to my daily Jhene Twitter habit.

Download "Snapped"

Stop The Madness: A Word From Marvin Gaye

Gangsta Translation:

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The late and great Marvin Gaye is a legend whose career left the world with timeless music for us to make babies and/or protest injustice.  I'm sure I speak for us all when I say that I wish he were still around to have continued to bless us with his talent.

That being said...

...Get the F$*^ OUT HIS ROOM!!!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio: Volume 2

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!

The mouse says:  :-O

That's Gangsta.

DJ Bankhead Presents: Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Volume 2 which includes the likes of Pusha T, Wale, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, CyHi The Prynce, Kendrick Lamar, Bun B, and more.  Last go round, it was a celebration, but this mix is grittier.  There are a few party songs and a nice R&B groove as well, so get ready for a good time.  This DJ has moved on to at least 1st Grade this time.

To catch the first edition, click here!

Hit the jump for the mix and tracklist:

Jhene Aiko - Stranger [Music Video]

I'll admit it. I'm a Jhené STAN so I was beefin' it up all around my studio apartment when she finally released a "visual" for Sailing Soul(s). Check it out and her ghost lover, H.O.P.E. Wright who are both featured on Vol. 1 of Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio.

Source: Vimeo.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio: Birthday Edition

Another rule to live by: Gangstas wear tie dye. I digress.

Drum roll please?!?!!!!

DJ Bankhead Presents the first mix of Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio--Vol. 1: The Birthday Edition! It features songs from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole,  Cyhi The Prynce, Teedra Moses, Big Sean, and more.  Start your weekend off right and rock with me as I celebrate my Double Deu2e.

I apologize in advance for some of my mixing flubs. This DJ is still in kindergarten.



Tracklist after the jump:

Stop Sleeping: Jhené Aiko's Sailing Soul(s)

For everyone that appreciates real music and real talent, you HAVE to download Jhené Aiko's Sailing Soul(s). Most of you may recognize her from B2K's glory days as Lil' Fizz's fake cousin, but take a look at her now--she's so much more than that. I think of her as Tupac reincarnated into a beautiful singer. Take a listen and tell me what's not to love about  Jhené Aiko.

Here's her track "Hoe f/ Miguel". Download the mixtape at www.jheneaiko.com.