Usher - Scream

Usher's officially set to release his 7th album Looking For Myself on June 12th, and he's not putting himself in a box with this one. "Scream" is a David Guetta-ish pop hit which is sure to be all over EVERYTHING this spring/summer. For those of you who want another pop hit from Ursher, don't worry. He's planning to drop "Let Me See" featuring Rick Ross very soon.



Previously: Usher - Climax (Pe$o Piddy Remix)

Slaughterhouse ft. Cee-Lo Green - My LIfe

A few months ago, Joe Budden revealed in an interview that Slaughterhouse had recorded a new single that has the potential to dominate the charts, and I'm pretty sure "My Life" is the track he was referencing. Cee-Lo's dramatically epic voice provides a hook that will help the four quarters of the Slaughter really cross over. Stream "My Life" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts!

Slaughterhouse ft. Cee-Lo Green - My Life


Welcome To: OUR HOUSE is set to hit stores June 12th!

Props to 2DB

Previously:

• Slaughterhouse - Hammer Dance [Music Video]
• Goodie Mob Premieres New Single "Fight To Win" Live On The Voice [VIDEO]

Monica Reveals The Origins of "It All Belongs To Me" [VIDEO]

Here's a music fun fact for the day: Monica & Brandy's "It All Belongs To Me" was originally intended for R. Kelly. Watch below as Rap-Up TV caught up with the singer, whose album New Life just hit stores last week, and find out how the Rico Love penned hit single ended up in her hands instead.



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Monica ft. Wale - Take A Chance

Precious Paris ft. 50 Cent - Everything OK [Music Video]

Precious Paris stars in the music video for "Everything OK," a 50 Cent featured standout for the Queens rapper's From Paris With Love mixtape. Glad to see women like myself doing their thing, so expect to see more of her on G.U.E. from here on out!



Props to XZ

Previously:

• Precious Paris - From Paris With Love [New Mixtape]
• 50 Cent Performs "Get Rich Or Die Trying" At SXSW [Full Concert]

Reks ft. Action Bronson - Riggs & Murtaugh (Prod. by Statik Selektah)

Boston emcee Reks released his album Straight No Chaser, produced entirely by Statik Selektah, yesterday via Bricks Records. To give you one last leak before you make your decision to buy the project on iTunes, check out the Action Bronson featured "Riggs & Murtaugh."



For all my Canadian gangstas out there, hit the jump to view the dates from Statik Selektah, Termanology, Reks, and DJ Deadeye's May tour!

Sound & Vision Episode 2: "Clear Soul Forces" (Documentary)

The ambition of Detroit quartet Clear Soul Forces is undeniable. Check out their journey to reach the top on the latest episode of Red Bull Soundstage Presents: Sound & Vision.



Read more at The Well Versed!

Ryshon Jones - BumpN (Prod. by Danny Dee)

I'm using my late pass on this one because I definitely didn't want this Ryshon Jones track to get skipped over. Check out "BumpN," which is described perfectly by its title.



Read more at The Well Versed!

Previously: Ryshon Jones - Basqui [New Mixtape]

Chuuwee - Crown Me King [Free Album]

Sacramento rapper Chuuwee's new album Crown Me King is packed with knowledge--that is, if you're willing to listen. Hit play and I bet you'll vibe out to the new album, which is the first since his signing to Amalgam Digital.


Download: Chuuwee - Crown Me King [Free Album]
Read more at The Well Versed!

Kanye West ft. T-Pain - The Good Life (Woody Remix)

I've seen a lot of complaints that people want the old Kanye West back. While I disagree to a certain extent, it is nice to vibe out to the 'Ye of yesteryear every now and then. Now we can have our cake and eat it too because producer Woody prepares to mix the old with the new on his forthcoming Kanye remix album. Check out his "The Good Life" remix below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on Woody's work!


Download: Kanye West ft. T-Pain - The Good Life (Woody Remix)

Previously: 2 Chainz Brings Out Kanye West As A Silent Surprise Guest On 106 & Park [VIDEO]

Outasight - Now Or Never

Pop singer Outasight continues to burst from the indie scene to the mainstream with his new single "Now Or Never."



Read more at The Well Versed!

Previously: Talib Kweli - Beautiful ft. Big K.R.I.T., Outasight & Mela Machinko)

Usher - Climax (Pe$o Piddy Remix)

I love Usher's "Climax," but I SWEAR... If I get in the car one more time and it's playing on the radio, I may Otis Scream all the way home. Thankfully, Pe$o Piddy, recently known for his work with Joe Cool, remixed the hit single and gave it some renewal.



For more beats/remixes from Pe$o Piddy, click HERE!

Props to DMB

Previously: Usher - Climax [Music Video]

Leron Young - Perfect Girl

Leron Young debuted his new single "Perfect Girl" on April 10th at the New York BET Music Matters showcase, and now the studio version of the R&B track is available for free download. Young, formerly known as Lee Carr, is back in the game with a fresh look and a renewed outlook on the industry as he does things his own way on American Heartbreak.


Stream and download "Perfect Girl" below, and hit the jump to learn more about Leron's evolution as a performer!


Download: Leron Young - Perfect Girl

SL Jones - D.A.R.E. [Music Video]

G.U.E. staple SL Jones brings us the first visual from his forthcoming mixtape, Paraphernalia, with DJ Burn One. "D.A.R.E.," which stands for "Do anything, Risk everything," is a powerful introduction to the mixtape as the Red Audio directed visuals allow SL's statement to be truly heard and felt.


Directed by Red Audio

Previously: SL Jones - Flight Risk [New Mixtape]

BAHAHA: Wayne Brady - 5 Fingers Of Death Freestyle [VIDEO]

The music world has been all over the place this week.  Brian McKnight's singing about "show[ing] you how your p**sy works," T.I. and Azealia Banks went at it on the Twitter/radio, bloggers are getting clowned for pauseworthy tweets, and now...... Wayne Brady's freestyling.

The sad thing is that he's easing through the 5 Fingers of Death freestyle better than the other rappers who've faced the wrath of DJ Wonder.



Props to TSS

Black Cobain - Cheers [Music Video]

Black Cobain took to London to film the video to his upcoming mixtape's title track "Cheers." The tape drops on Monday, and I don't know about y'all, but I'm excited! 


Directed by LinkUpTV UK

Props to XZ

Previously: J. Holiday - More Than A Love Song ft. Black Cobain

David Banner ft. Maino - Castles In Brooklyn

David Banner takes us from Cali to Brooklyn on the latest leak from his upcoming May 22nd mixtape Sex, Drugs & Video Games. Check out the  Maino  featured "Castles In Brooklyn" below, and look for the visuals to sprout up some time next week!

David Banner ft. Maino - Castles In Brooklyn

Download: David Banner ft. Maino - Castles In Brooklyn

Props to XZ

Previously:

• David Banner ft. Snoop Dogg, Ras Kass, Nipsey Hussle & Game - Californication [Music Video]
• Maino Talks The Day After Tomorrow & NY Hip Hop With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

360 Talks "Everywhere And Back" & Relationship With J. Cole [VIDEO]

360's new album Everywhere And Back  is the final product of a long and difficult journey to doing what he loves. The Queens emcee sat down with Rob Markman of MTV and explained how his collaboration with J. Cole came together. He also revealed the true meaning behind his name and elaborated on why he's finally focused on making music.



Props to Rap Radar

Previously: 360 - Everywhere And Back [Free Album]

Phonte ft. Evidence & Big K.R.I.T. - The Life Of Kings [Music Video]

Today's gonna be a great day. You know why? New Tigallo, New Tigallo, New Tigallo...

Phonte is joined by Evidence his mom and Big K.R.I.T. on the music video to the 9th Wonder produced Charity Starts At Home favorite "The Life Of Kings. She was on it though!



Props to XZ

Previously:

• Phonte - The Good Fight [Music Video]
• Evidence Performs "I Don't Need Love" on Knocksteady TV [VIDEO]
• 9th Wonder On Reuniting With Phonte [VIDEO]
• Smoke DZA ft. Big K.R.I.T., Cashius Green & Big Sant - Havin Thangs [Prod. by Big K.R.I.T.]

Joe Cool Freestyles For ThisIs50 [VIDEO]

Joe Cool left his small town in Louisiana for New York City as he stopped by the ThisIs50 headquarters and chopped it up with Jack Thriller. Watch below as he talks about the buzz he created from his "I Sell Drugs" video, reveals the origins of his name, and holds nothing back as he delivers a crazy acapella.



Previously: Joe Cool - NewLA (Produced by Pe$o Piddy)

Bootleg Kev - #TheHairWeaveKiller (60 Minutes of 2 Chainz)

I'm right with you Bootleg Kev. A lot of people question my tastes when I admit that 2 Chainz is one of my favorites out right now, but I could give negative one f**ks. For all the Gs who appreciate the sophisticated and not so sophisticated ignorance of Mr. Tity 2 Necklaces himself, enjoy the Vegas DJ's hour long mix, #TheHairWeaveKiller.

Stream: Bootleg Kev - #TheHairWeaveKiller (60 Minutes of 2 Chainz)

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