J.A.E - XO [Prod. by 78 West]

You may remember J.A.E from my footage of his bonus performance during the A3C's freestyle cypher.  It was clear to me after only one song that he's got something special, and he will probably have his own set at the festival this time next year.  Don't just take my word for it.  Listen to his latest track "XO" and make sure you check back in on November 15 when his latest project, Just My Time, hits the net!

J.A.E - XO [Prod. by 78 West]


Alt. Download: Mediafire

Asher Roth - In The Kitchen ft. Chuck Inglish [Music Video]

I thought Asher Roth on a Chuck Inglish beat would be nice, but damn! Pabst & Jelly coming soon!



Previously: New Music: Gilbere Forte ft. Asher Roth & Bun B - Black Chukkas (Remix)

New Music Video: B.o.B - EPIC ft. Meek Mill & Playboy Tre

B.o.B, Playboy Tre, and Meek Mill look like that rapping is really what they love to do in this new video for the buzz track, "Epic." Can't be mad at that!



Props to NahRight

Previously: B.o.B & Meek Mill In The BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers

New Music: Vado ft. Fabolous - Okay Y'all

AraabMuzik said he had some bangers he'd been cooking up and it looks like Mr. Slime Flu is one of the few to get one of his latest beats.  Add Fabolous to that, and we have a party. Slime Flu 2 coming soon!

Vado - Okay Y'all ft. Fabolous [Prod. by Araabmuzik]

Alt. Download: Mediafire

New Music Video: Coldplay - Paradise

This video is giving me life this morning.  Coldplay definitely knows how to stage a comeback, and from the sounds of it, Mylo Xiloto is going to be incredible when it drops on 10.24.  Watch the video to their second single, "Paradise," below and see the heartfelt story of an elephant who escapes the zoo to explore the world and reunite with his brothers!


See? There is money in the mascot industry. I'm gettin' back in the game...

Props to OS

Previously: New Music: Coldplay ft. Rihanna - Princess of China

Matt Mateo - Aretha Franklin

Don't know who Matt Mateo is yet? Don't worry; there's no doubt in my mind that this Chicago MC will "Work, Grind, and Progress" his way into the iTunes playlists and hearts of people all over the globe.  Check out his latest track, "Aretha Franklin," as he strives to advance his career while trying to maintain a relationship.


Matt Mateo - Aretha Franklin


Alt. Download: Box

For all my Chicago viewers, make sure you see the Work.Grind.Progress.Express in motion at the Dragonfly Mandarin on November 10th!

Thank You Youtube For... Gang of Roses: Next Generation

Why Lord, why???

I'm all for female empowerment, and I'll admit that I like Teyana Taylor, Amber Rose, and Rocsi (the latter 2 in some capacity within a tiny corner of my soul), but filming this movie Gang of Roses: Next Generation was in no way shape or form a good look for any of them.    I've seen a probably a total of 2 minutes of this film, and I'm definitely going to put myself through pain of watching Gang of Roses: Next Generation in its entirety.  Watch the clips below and join with me:


Amber Rose in her acting debut:


Rocsi from 106&Park


Teyana, No...


Props to 2dopeboyz via TSS

Wiz Khalifa On CNN Soundcheck [VIDEO]

Wiz Khalifa was on CNN earlier today and talked about his success thus far as a rapper/rock star.  Watch below to find out about the true origins of his name, his support from his family, and how he feels about his journey as a whole.



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: New Music: Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - French Inhale ft. Mike Posner

New Music: T.I. ft. Pharrell - Here Ye, Hear Ye

T.I. + Pharrell. Not much more that I need to say about it.

T.I. - Hear Ye, Hear Ye ft. Pharrell (Dirty)


Alternate Download: Mediafire


T.I. - Hear Ye, Hear Ye ft. Pharrell (Clean)

Alternate Download: Mediafire

Props to BRich

Previously: Which Album Title Do You Prefer For T.I.'s Next Album?

New Music: Alexander Spit - The Kids Are Bored

This is the first I'm hearing of L.A. emcee Alexander Spit, and I'm definitely feeling "Kids Are Bored," which he produced himself.  Check it out yourself and let me know if you want to hear more of Alexander Spit on Gangstas Use Emoticons!

Alexander Spit - The Kids Are Bored


Download: Hulkshare   Mediafire

"The Kids Are Bored" will be on his upcoming mixtape, which drops October 27th!

Props to Vibe