[Music Video] Kendrick Lamar - "Bxtch, Don't Kill My Vibe"

Just the other day, I had a quick proud fan moment when I heard Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" on the radio. Now, K. Dot's one of the biggest names in rap, but a few years ago I could only pray that something of substance like this track would break out onto the airwaves.

Check out the official video below as Mike Epps and Kendrick conduct this year's most ig'nant baptism, and be sure to cop good kid, m.A.A.d city in stores now!"



As a bonus, hit the jump to see Kendrick Lamar as principle for a day at Providence, RI's Mount Pleasant High School.

[Music Video] Mariah Carey ft. Miguel - "#Beautiful"

I'm sure Mariah and Miguel had to have a few "it's just acting" talks with their loves Nick Cannon and Nazanin Mandi before shooting the touchy, feely video for their new duet "#Beautiful." Premiered on the latest episode of American Idol, watch below as biker Miguel takes Mariah on a ride through the sunset.


Previously:

• Mariah Carey ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill - Triumphant (Get 'Em) [Music Video]
• [Music Video] Miguel ft. Kendrick Lamar - "How Many Drinks" (Remix)

[Music Video] Janelle Monae ft. Erykah Badu - "Q.U.E.E.N."

Janelle Monae took to BET's 106th & Park yesterday to premiere the video for "Q.U.E.E.N." and to be honest, no other word than "electric" comes to mind when describing it. Directed by Solange's beau Alan Ferguson, Janelle and Erykah Badu Badoula Oblongata are historic icons preserved in a museum who are brought back to life by young rebels.

Hit play and enjoy the sights, and check out Janelle after the jump as she turns up the energy at 106 to another level. The release date for Janelle's sophomore album The Electric Lady isn't out yet, but "Q.U.E.E.N." is available on iTunes now!

[Music Video] Chance The Rapper ft. Ab-Soul - "Smoke Again"

As heard on his project 10 Day, Chance The Rapper is an emcee that we really need to blow right now. His creativity is out of this world, and it's only right that he link up with another unorthodox mind like Ab-Soul.

Watch Chance cook his heart out in the official video to "Smoke Again," and get ready for Chance's Acid Rap mixtape to hit the net TOMORROW, April 30.


Directed by: ILLROOTS

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Previously:

• Chance The Rapper - 10 Day [New Mixtape]
• Ab-Soul ft. Mac Miller - "The End Is Near"

[Music Video] Alicia Keys ft. Maxwell - "Fire We Make"

I may hate the album's title track, but Alicia Keys' Girl On Fire has some pretty nice deep cuts. One of them, Maxwell duet "Fire We Make," has emerged as a single, and the R&B crooner makes a rare appearance as he joins Alicia in the visuals.



Previously: [Video] Maroon 5 & Alicia Keys Take The Stage Together At The 55th Annual Grammy Awards

[Music Video] Ryshon Jones ft. L.atasha A.lcindor - "God's Broken Smile"

Ryshon Jones' latest project In Theory is full of truth, but no other song reveals the many harsh realities of life like the standout "God's Broken Smile." Watch the Ryshon Jones, L.atasha A.lcindor and Mike Lopez directed visuals below, and pay close attention as Ryshon also provides a few puzzle pieces for the next video he plans to drop from In Theory.



Previously: Ryshon Jones - "Lunch Table II" ft. Matt Ford & Thee Tom Hardy (Prod. Thelonious Martin)

[Music Video] Miguel ft. Kendrick Lamar - "How Many Drinks" (Remix)

Not too long after releasing the remix of "How Many Drinks," Miguel and Kendrick Lamar team up to present the visuals to the Kaleidoscope Dream cut. Watch the Clark Jackson directed video below, and hit the jump to catch Miguel's recent interview with the Breakfast Club.

[Music Video] CharlieRED - "Could Be"

Rocki Evans and Cobaine Ivory have been unstoppable together as CharlieRED, and their Religion EP is a project that you should have in constant rotation if you don't already.

The lucky track from Religion to get the visual treatment this time around is one of the record's sexier cuts "Could Be." While the song itself is extremely moving, the video only amplifies the essence of the song which dwells upon the possibilities of a new relationship.



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Previously: CharlieRED - Religion [EP]

[Music Video] Tez McClain - "Art vs Hustle"

"Art vs Hustle" is one of my favorites from Tez McClain's latest mixtape Scoundrel, and I'm glad to see that Raw Work Films gave it the visual treatment.

Watch below as the Atlanta emcee gets deep into the dynamics and politics of the game to show how you sometimes have to compromise your art to hustle and get it out to the masses. Tough.


Directed by Raw Work Films

Previously: [Music Video] Tez McClain - "Flick'n"

[Music Video] Frank Ocean - "Lost"

If I had my way, each song from Frank Ocean's channel Orange would have a visual counterpart. It looks as if I'm one step to having my dream come true as Frank let loose the music video for the upbeat track "Lost."

Watch below as director Francisco Soriano compiles moments from Frank's summer of 2012, and be sure to buy the Grammy Award winning album on Amazon or iTunes if you haven't already!



Previously: Frank Ocean - "Eyes Like Sky"

[New Mixtape] Big K.R.I.T. - 'King Remembered In Time'

Despite not achieving record breaking sales for his Def Jam debut Live From The Underground, Big K.R.I.T.'s body of work is undeniable and his fans hold him down like no other. To bless his huge following and to dispel any naysayers, KRIT presents his latest project King Remembered In Time, another step to catapulting the Mississippi emcee and producer into the realm of the legendary.

Stream King Remembered In Time below which features Future, Wiz Khalifa, Trinidad Jame$, BJ The Chicago Kid, and more!

Download: Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time

Hit the jump to view the visuals for the James Blake sampled standout "R.E.M."

[Music Video] Luke James - "I.O.U."

Luke James hits the streets of NYC with the beautiful Rita Lynn by his side in the visuals to his latest single "I.O.U." The singer took to The Wendy Williams Show yesterday to perform the track, and I'm sure he killed it. Footage coming soon!

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Previously: Luke James - "I Want You" (Remix)

[Music Video] J. Cole ft. Miguel - "Power Trip"

J. Cole is one of those artists you can always depend on. Even if he's dropping a record made for radio or the club, there will always be a deeper meaning or feel to the track than your average hit.

J. Cole takes his new single "Power Trip" a step further with the Nabil and Mike Piscitelli directed visuals. Watch below as he and Miguel meet under unfortunate circumstances back in Cole's hometown of Fayetteville, NC.

Born Sinner is currently slated to hit stores on June 25!



As a bonus, hit the jump to see J. Cole and Miguel perform "Power Trip" together for the first time during Miguel's latest show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

[Music Video] Two9 - "Where The Money At?"

Easily the best new track from Mike WiLL Made It's Est. In 1989 (Part 2.5) mixtape, Atlanta collective Two-9 drop the visuals to "Where The Money At?," a track that's bound to have you destroying your cubicle and putting in your 2 weeks notice.

As an intro to the actual record, Two9's Curtis Williams speaks on the group's comparisons to Wu Tang and elaborates more on what the collective's movement is all about.



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[Music Video] Drake - "5AM In Toronto"

Drake's latest vent "5AM In Toronto" was so nice lyrically, even his biggest and most hilarious naysayer Big Ghost couldn't find much to hate on. Now the OVO general releases a visual to accompany the unofficial single, which shows him out with his team at what looks like... 5AM in Toronto.



Previously: Drake - "5AM In Toronto" + Rap Genius Lyrics

[Music Video] Tyler, The Creator - "IFHY" + 'Wolf' [Album Stream]

Tyler, The Creator plans to release his album Wolf tomorrow, and both the critics and fans are giving the Odd Future general his props on this one. The Sony distributed album is a proper follow up to his previous efforts Bastard and Goblin as we find Tyler in a more elevated creative space in terms of  production and lyrical delivery.

While Odd Future videos have always been entertaining, Tyler also stepped up his game in the visual department. Watch below as he brings a Mattel themed nightmare to life in the visuals to the Pharrell featured "IFHY."


To hear how the rest of Wolf sounds before it hits stores tomorrow, stream the album in full after the jump!

[Music Video] Young Jeezy ft. 2 Chainz - "R.I.P."

Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz shockingly head to the club to shoot the visuals to "R.I.P." which feature cameos from Snoop dogg, Ludacris, Nelly, Trey Songz, Big Sean, T.I., E-40, YG, Warren G, Ne-Yo, Nipsey Hussle and more.

If you haven't shouted out this hook on a Friday night, whether at the club or not, it's time to start living life.


Directed by Taj

Hit the jump for a behind the scenes look at the "R.I.P. video shoot."

[Short Film] Bilal - "West Side Girl"

Bilal's going the extra mile with exposure for his latest album A Love Surreal, and for great reason. Using the standout "West Side Girl" as inspiration for his short film, the "Back To Love" singer stars as a cop seduced by the women he's been assigned to bring down.



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Previously: [Album Stream] Bilal - 'A Love Surreal'

[Music Video] Lil Wayne ft. 2 Chainz - "R.A.F."

Lil Wayne's recent seizure scare has been overshadowing his music lately, but that will all change Tuesday when he releases I Am Not A Human Being II. Among the many features on the album is 2 Chainz who joins him in the visuals for their lates collaboration, "Rich As F*ck."



Hit the jump to see Lil Wayne's first video message since being released from the hospital.

[Music Video] Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell - "Blurred Lines"

It looks like Justin and Timbaland aren't the only other R&B duo back in the lab! Fresh off of his album  Love After War, Robin Thicke debuted his new single "Blurred Lines" by skipping straight to the video. Check out the lighthearted track featuring T.I. and Pharrell below...

BUT FIRST... I've got to warn you before you hit play. T.I. is jigging. Mr. Bojangles style. O_O



Previously:

• Robin Thicke - All Tied Up [Music Video]
• Rihanna - "Pour It Up" (Remix) ft. Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J & T.I.
• Mac Miller ft. Pharrell - Glow