Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream]

I copped Ab-Soul's controlsystem yesterday, and I'm glad to say that it was worth the $8.99 is shelved out. If you need a little more convincing before picking it up on iTunes, Top Dawg Entertainment was gracious enough to post the entire album for free stream on Soundcloud. Enjoy the ride below!

Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)

Ab-Soul's controlsystem is officially on iTunes now, and if you buy any album this year, you should definitely put down the $8.99 on this one. Before you go do that, check out the Black Hippy remix of "Black Lip Bastard," which brings all four brothers of TDE together. Can we get that Black Hippy album though?


Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) Lyrics

Meek Mill ft. Kendrick Lamar - A1 Everything (Studio Session) [VIDEO]

Meek Mill and Kendrick Lamar's collaboration, while unlikely, made for my favorite track on Dreamchasers 2. Watch below as they perform the track in the studio together right after the track was finished.


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Previously:

• Meek Mill - Dreamchasers 2 [New Mixtape]
• Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar - ILLuminate (Prod. by Skhye Hutch)

Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar - ILLuminate (Prod. by Skhye Hutch)

Ab-Soul's Control System drops on Friday, and I'm so ready for it, I wish I could take a nap, wake up and it'll be out. Okay. Enough thirst.

He dropped off a jewel of a track to hold us over in the form of the Kendrick Lamar featured "ILLuminate." May 11th, hurry up!



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Previously:

• Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) [Preview]
• Meek Mill ft. Kendrick Lamar - A1 Everything

Meek Mill - Dreamchasers 2 [New Mixtape]

Meek Mill's Dreamchasers 2 is easily one of the most anticipated mixtapes of the year, and the Philly emcee is finally ready to drop off the prelude to his debut album Dreams & Nightmares. Stream the tape below, which features MMG brethren Rick Ross, Wale and French Montana, as well as Kendrick Lamar, Jeremih, Drake, 2 Chainz and more. Download after the jump!

Birdman & Mack Maine - B Boy ft. Kendrick Lamar & Ace Hood [Music Video]

How did this collaboration come about? I guess Birdman and Mack Maine saw how popular Kendrick Lamar has become (just like Drake did) and reached out. Watch below as he leads off with an insane verse and then hands it off to Ace Hood, and the two Cash Money/Young Money honchos.



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Previously:

• DJ Khaled ft. Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - Take It To The Head (Behind The Scenes) [VIDEO]
• Mack Maine ft. Talib Kweli & Lil Wayne – Celebrate
• Micahfonecheck ft. Kendrick Lamar - Girls In America
• Talib Kweli ft. Ace Hood - Let 'Em In

Micahfonecheck ft. Kendrick Lamar - Girls In America

I'm going to be the first to admit that the main reason I was drown to give this track a listen was because I saw Kendrick Lamar's named associated with it. I'm glad I did because Micahfonecheck's "Girls In America" is a great track even without the guest verses. The Cali singer's new EP August Rush is coming soon, so I'll keep my eye out!



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Previously: Kendrick Lamar Talks With Miss Info At Coachella [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar Talks With Miss Info At Coachella [VIDEO]

 If you tell Kendrick Lamar that he's made it, he'll disagree without hesitation. Watch below as he has a short chat with Miss Info about how much more he has to accomplish, and watch to see if a Black Hippy-A$AP Mob collab project is in the works!



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Previously: Childish Gambino Brings Out Kendrick Lamar & Danny Brown At Coachella [VIDEO]

Childish Gambino - Full Set From Coachella 2012 Ft. Kendrick Lamar & Danny Brown [VIDEO]

Childish Gambino performed to a packed crowd over the weekend at Coachella as he rocked the stage, broke foot and all, for a forty three minute set. Check out Donald and his band's performance below, which includes cameo performances from Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown, who assisted him on the remix to "You Know Me." Somebody should have really cut his mic off during their verses, though.



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To watch more performances from Coachella 2012, click HERE!

Previously: Childish Gambino - Eat Your Vegetables

Kendrick Lamar Talks To DJ Whoo Kid About Working With Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

Kendrick Lamar called in to DJ Whoo Kid's Shade 45 for an in depth interview about his career and his aspirations. During their ten minute chat, K Dot revealed that his debut should come out at the end of the summer and announced that he and Dr. Dre have recorded at least 30 tracks.

On Dr. Dre calling in to Power 106 for the premiere of "The Recipe":

“Dre said something on air that I didn’t even know. He said, first time I came in the studio with him, I gave him the same energy that Em and Fif gave him. When somebody say that, it’s only right for me to think or at least assume that influence him to go back even more and go even harder. And that’s dope to be a young cat to get inspired from that and him even getting inspired from me…I’m real appreciate about it.”

On possible collaborations with A$AP Rocky: 

“Oh yeah definitely, we got something cooking up, you know. That’s just off the record, that’s just a good dude. We really got to post up and chill out on that Drake tour man. We consider them like family. ASAP/TDE dig that.”

On working with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre:

“You know it’s crazy, I have not yet to lock all the way in with Snoop yet. I want to save that for last … I probably have 30 records with Dre bro...For Detox, I locked in with Snoop and Dre, and that experience was crazy.”

On desire to work with R&B singers:

“Yeah, definitely, Erykah Badu. For sure. All day!”

Listen to the full audio after the jump!

Kendrick Lamar Performs "The Recipe" For The First Time At Paid Dues [VIDEO]

While STS was the first to take my heart with "WWW (Women, Weed & What To Wear)," I still love Kendrick Lamar's "The Recipe." Clearly the crowd at last night's Paid Dues Festival did as well when he performed the Dr. Dre featured, Scoop DeVille produced single. Check out the clip below, and make sure you pick up "The Recipe" on iTunes now!



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Previously: Kendrick Lamar Talks New Found Fame & Performs "Cartoon & Cereal" [Video]

Kendrick Lamar Talks New Found Fame & Performs "Cartoon & Cereal" [Video]

DubCNN caught up with Kendrick Lamar after his first show ever in San Francisco on March 27th and spoke with the Top Dawg about performing "Cartoon & Cereal" for the first time as well as his reaction to his quick rise to fame. Watch the full interview below, and hit the jump to watch his debut performance of "Cartoon & Cereal!"

Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe [Prod. by Scoop DeVille]

From the second I found out Kendrick Lamar's new single was coming out today, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I've said it before and I'll say it again that he's my favorite rapper out, period. With backing from Dr. Dre and TDE's recent deal with Aftermath, I hope more of the world will hear how prolific he is so early in his career.

Feast your ears on the first single from his major label debut album (which may be titled Good Kid In A Mad City), "The Recipe," which features a verse from Dre and production from veteran West Coast producer Scoop DeVille. The single, which was originally titled "Women, Weed & Weather," will be on iTunes later on today!

Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe [Prod. by Scoop DeVille]

Purchase: Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe
Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre - The Recipe Lyrics

Hit the jump to listen to their interview on Power 106!

Buddy ft. Kendrick Lamar - Staircases [Prod. by Pharrell]

Buddy and Kendrick Lamar premiered "Staircases" during SXSW, and now the full audio of the track is available for your listening pleasures. Listen to the Pharrell produced track below, and get ready for Buddy's upcoming Star Trak debut, Idle Time.

Buddy ft. Kendrick Lamar - Staircases [Prod. by Pharrell]

Download: Buddy ft. Kendrick Lamar - Staircases [Prod. by Pharrell]
Buddy ft. Kendrick Lamar - Staircases Lyrics

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Previously: Buddy & Kendrick Lamar Premiere The Neptunes Produced Track "Staircases" At SXSW [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar On Last Call With Carson Daly [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar was featured in a segment on Last Call With Carson Daly yesterday night, and met up with the TV host during his SXSW stay in Austin Texas. Watch below as he discusses why his music is so different from other Compton rappers and shares a memorable moment of his childhood when he got to see part of a Dr. Dre and Tupac video shoot.



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Previously: Nardwuar Vs. Kendrick Lamar [VIDEO]

Nardwuar Vs. Kendrick Lamar [VIDEO]

Nardwuar reigns supreme as the interview king of SXSW as he took on my favorite rapper, Kendrick Lamar. Watch below as Nardwuar blows the Compton emcee's mind with how much he knows about his career.



"Thank you Tech N9ne."

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Previously:

• Nardwuar Vs. Danny Brown [VIDEO]
• E-40 ft. Kendrick Lamar & Droop E - Catch A Fade

E-40 ft. Kendrick Lamar & Droop E - Catch A Fade

E-40 lets loose of another banger from his upcoming triple CD The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil 1, 2 & 3 as he recruits Compton's golden boy Kendrick Lamar and his son Droop-E on "Catch A Fade." Make sure you pick up the albums when they hit stores on March 26 or preorder it now HERE.

E-40 ft. Kendrick Lamar & Droop E - Catch A Fade


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Previously:

• E-40 ft. 2 Chainz & Juicy J - They Point [Music Video]
• Game ft. Kendrick Lamar - The City [Music Video]
• Droop-E feat. Kendrick Lamar - Rossi Wine (Free My Mind) [Music Video]

Mac Miller - Macadelic [New Mixtape] + Loud [Music Video]

Mac Miller fans have been waiting for Macadelic for some time and he made the wait worth it as he released both the mixtape and the music video to the project's lead single "Loud." Check out the visuals below, and hit the jump to stream or download Macadelic!

Game ft. Kendrick Lamar - The City [Music Video]

Game's going to have a busy day today. Along with the premiere of his new video to "The City," his VH1 Behind The Music episode airs tonight at 9 PM ET. Watch below as he and Kendrick Lamar spaz in the Matt Alonzo directed visuals to The Red Album intro.



Previously:

• Game - Behind The Music [Sneak Peek]
• Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]

Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]

The FADER caught up with all four members of Black Hippy at the FADER Fort during SXSW who started out by performing the ScHoolboy Q remix of "My Girl." Watch below as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Q rep TDE and kick off their shoes to discuss the competition in the group.



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Previously: Kendrick Lamar Performs "Hol' Up" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]