Nas - The Don (Single Artwork)

Nas has everyone in anticipation of his single "The Don," which will give us the first look at his upcoming album Life Is Good since releasing "Nasty" over the summer. Rap Genius, being the Gs that they are, has the ultimate exclusive-- Nas will be explaining the lyrics to the Supercat featured, Heavy D co-produced single through his verified Rap Genius account once the track is released.


Previously: Nas Talks SXSW With VEVO News [VIDEO]

2 Chainz Brings Out Kanye West & Big Sean At SXSW [VIDEO]

Kanye, Budden, Royce, and... Hammer??

SXSW has already been full of surprises and last night was no different as 2 Chainz brought out Kanye West and Big Sean out to perform. Watch below as Tity Boi shocks the crowd when he brings out his friend Yeezy and hit the jump to watch the G.O.O.D. Music artists "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay!"

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Trading Places

At the rate Sheek and Ghost are going, this Wu-Block's going to come out tomorrow, not this summer! They're back for the second track of the day, "Trading Places" as Sheek rhymes over a Wu classic and Ghost rhymes over a Lox cut.

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Trading Places

Download: Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Trading Places

Props to RM

Previously: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch - Barry

Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill & Gunplay – Same Damn Time (Remix)

First it was "Another Round." Now, Maybach Music Group takes over Future's "Same Damn Time" as Rick Ross, Wale, Gunplay and Meek Mill get their brag on. This is going to be my BOW BOW anthem for a while.

Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill & Gunplay – Same Damn Time (Remix)

Download: Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill & Gunplay – Same Damn Time (Remix)

Props to Nah Right

Previously: MMG On 106 & Park [VIDEO]

J. Cole ft. Missy Elliot - Nobody's Perfect [Music Video]

J. Cole's video just premiered on BET's 106 & Park, and I'm so glad that "Nobody's Perfect" got the visual treatment. Missy's a part of the song so of course you can't be rap alongside the queen of music videos without having some crazy effects. Cole World: The Sideline Story is out now!


Directed by Colin Tilley

Props to XZ

Previously:

• J. Cole - Visionz Of Home
• Busta Rhymes - Why Stop Now (Remix) ft. Chris Brown, Missy Elliot & Lil Wayne

The Fader Fort Live Stream At SXSW [VIDEO]

Just caught this! The Fader Fort is full of dope performances including today's lineup of Troy Noka, White Arrows, Django Django, Young L, Friends, 2Chainz, Oberhofer, Santigold, and Danny Brown. Catch the live stream below!



Props to Fuse TV

Curren$y Announces Jet Life Tour With Styles P, Smoke DZA & More

It seems like Curren$y never stops touring. He's jetsetting once again with the rest of Jet Life on his Jet Life Tour: Direct Flight which includes shows from Spitta, Styles P, Smoke DZA, Fiend, Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy and Corner Boy P. Check the dates below and see if #The1st28 will be performed in your town!

Props to Complex

Previously: Curren$y Announces Producers On "The Stoned Immaculate" Album [VIDEO]

Melanie Fiona - Gone (La Dada Di) ft. Snoop Dogg

Another offering from Melanie Fiona's The MF Life surfaces as the Canadian beauty sings a dark tale of losing her boyfriend on "Gone," which features the OG Snoop Dogg. This iTunes bonus cut will appear on the March 20th release of her sophomore LP, and I think it's definitely a good choice it's not a final cut for the album.

Melanie Fiona - Gone (La Dada Di) ft. Snoop Dogg


Props to GWHH

Previously:

• Melanie Fiona ft. J. Cole - This Time
• Verse Simmonds - Bad Mutha ft. Snoop Dogg

Kid Ink - Neva Gave A Fu*k

XXL Freshman Kid Ink provides a middle finger anthem that will hopefully build more momentum for his upcoming debut album Up & Away. Check out the DJ Invasion produced track below, and hit up the comments below with your thoughts on the single! His "Time Of Your Life" video should be coming soon!

Kid Ink - Neva Gave A Fuck

Download: Kid Ink - Neva Gave A Fuck

Props to XXL

Previously: Kid Ink - LA Leakers Freestyle [VIDEO]

Le$ - No Love [Music Video]

Le$ comes through with another visual offering from his latest project Menace as he continues to dominate the blogosphere with his Internet takeover. David Stunts offers his directorial expertise once again!



Props to OS

Previously: Le$ - Chasing Sunsets

Cee-Lo, Shaheem Reid & More Sing Honors English's Praises On Shade 45 [VIDEO]

Thanks to the nonstop requests of Honors English's fans, the Jersey emcee's song "Flying High" was featured on Sway In The Morning's  "The A&R Room" series. Watch below as Rich Nice, Shaheem Reid, Big Gipp AND Cee-Lo critique the song and give it nothing but praise. Cee-Lo even said "it reminded [him] of golden era hip hop." Things are only getting brighter for the fam Honors English!



State Of The Art is out NOW!!!!!

Previously: Honors English Explains Relationship With Needlz & Freestyles For ThisIs50 [VIDEO]

Drake Ft. The Weeknd - Crew Love (Ty Cody Dubstep Remix)

You either love dubstep or you hate it. In this case, I love it because Ty Cody turned Drake and The Weeknd's "Crew Love" into a more energetic, upbeat track.

Drake Ft. The Weeknd - "Crew Love" (Ty Cody Dubstep Remix)

Download: Drake Ft. The Weeknd - "Crew Love" (Ty Cody Dubstep Remix)

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Previously: Drake ft. Rihanna - Take Care [Behind The Scenes]

Slaughterhouse Tour: Episode 1 [VIDEO]

Slaughterhouse kicked off their world tour in Dallas a few weeks ago, and the four beasts are giving you a behind the scenes look at their shows with their new vlog series. Watch episode 1 below which features cameos from Bun B and Trae Tha Truth, and click HERE to see if the Slaughter is coming through your city!



Props to AO!

Previously: Slaughterhouse - HammerDance

David Banner ft. Big K.R.I.T. - Believe [Prod. by Mr. Lee]

Finally, David Banner and Big K.R.I.T. have linked up on a track! The rhyme over a Jodeci sampled production to provide an ode to their shared wife, Mississippi. Sex, Drugs, & Video Games is coming soon! Hit the jump to find out more about David Banner's upcoming project.

David Banner ft. Big K.R.I.T. - Believe [Prod. by Mr. Lee]

Download: David Banner ft. Big K.R.I.T. - Believe

Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch - Barry

The hope for the Wu-Block album lives as Ghostface and Sheek Louch join forces on the graphic tale "Barry," which samples the classic Barry White song "I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Babe." Thanks Shazam!

Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch - Barry

Download: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch - Barry

This summer!!

Props to Prefix Mag

Previously: Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Hands Up

Maybach Music Group On BET's 106 & Park [VIDEO]

MMG has been all over New York City this week, from stopping by Hot 97, hosting parties at the Beats By Dre store, and shutting down Hammerstein Ballroom to appearing on 106 & Park. Watch below as Rozay, Stalley, Meek and Wale talk to Terrance and Rocsi about their upcoming SXSW performance and their ability to work cohesively as a unit.



Props to The Source

Previously: MMG Live At The Hammerstein Ballroom [VIDEO]

Locksmith - Little Bunny Rabbit [Music Video]

Easily the Bay Area's best lyricist, Locksmith rhymes about his struggle to break out and dominate Hip Hop across the world in his new video to "Little Bunny Rabbit."



Read More At The Well Versed!

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Danny Brown - Radio Song [Music Video]

Detroit's Danny Brown turns his catchy, yet intelligent track "Radio Song" into an even more infectious video. His album XXX is out on iTunes now!



Read More At The Well Versed!

Previously: Smoke DZA ft. Danny Brown, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Twelvy, Killa Kyleon & Freeway - 4 Loko Remix

Verse Simmonds - Bad Mutha ft. Snoop Dogg

Verse Simmonds has a knack for making catchy songs and his new cut "Bad Mutha" featuring Snoop Dogg is no excuse. Check out the Atlanta singer's new single below, and hit the comments with your thoughts on the club banger!

Verse Simmonds - Bad Mutha ft. Snoop Dogg

Download: Verse Simmonds - Bad Mutha ft. Snoop Dogg

Props to XZ

Previously:

• Verse Simmonds - Strip Tease (Remix) ft. Q Da Kid
• Snoop Dogg - Stoner's Anthem

Monica & Brandy Talk Relationship On The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

A decade and ago, an interview with both Brandy and Monica would have never happened. Now the R&B stars are very close friends and are out promoting their new single "It All Belongs To Me." They surprised The Breakfast Club with an appearance this morning and let everything out on the table.

Watch part 1 of their interview below where they discuss their past feuds, their upcoming albums, Ray J's infamous "Money Team" rant, and their relationships with Whitney Houston. Part 2 after the jump!