Brandy - Put It Down ft. Chris Brown

Brandy recruits Chris Brown to add a few bars to her new single "Put It Down," a fun track made for radio.  Great timing for the single, given Brandy's publicity with her Behind The Music episode as well as her hit with Monica. Stream "Put It Down" below, and be sure to post a comment and let me know what you think!


Props to GWHH

Previously:

• VH1 Behind The Music: Brandy [Full Episode]
• Gucci Mane ft. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne - Cyeah, Cyeah, Cyeah

2 Chainz - Supafly

Tapemaster Inc. revealed "Supafly" a previously unreleased track from 2 Chainz, which will reside on their upcoming mixtape Supreme Clientele.

2 Chainz - Supafly (Tags)

Download: 2 Chainz - Supafly (Tags)

Props to XZ

Previously: Fat Joe ft. 2 Chainz & French Montana – No Country

B.o.B - No Where Near Close (Album Promo) [VIDEO]

May 1st is slowly creeping up and B.o.B's highly anticipated sophomore album Strange Clouds is less than a week away. Check out a sample of Bobby Ray's "No Where Near Close" below, which is accompanied by promo footage for the album.



Preorder Strange Clouds here or here.

Props to HHNM

Previously: B.o.B - Ray Bands

Mase Calls In Hot 97 To Discuss Return To Rap

Shortly after Funkmaster Flex premiered Wale's "Slight Work" remix, which featured the return of Mase, the former Bad Boy dialed in to Hot 97 for an exclusive interview about the seriousness of his reappearance. Stream the full call below, and hit the jump with your thoughts on the remix and the fact that Mase seems to be back for good.



Props to Miss Info

Previously: Wale ft. French Montana, Diddy & Mase  - Slight Work (Remix)

N.O.R.E. ft. Styles P & Raekwon - Google That [Music Video]

N.O.R.E. has the hook up for $2 Wi-Fi on his new video for Crack On Steroids standout "Google That". Watch below as Styles P and Raekwon join him in the DPTV Films directed visuals, and get ready for S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. to hit stores soon!



Props to SC

Previously:

• N.O.R.E. - Crack On Steroids [New Mixtape]
• Jadakiss ft. Wale, Styles P & French Montana - Paper Tags (Prod. by Jahlil Beats)
• Raekwon ft. L.E.P. Bogus Boys - This Shit Hard [Music Video]

Fat Joe ft. 2 Chainz & French Montana – No Country

Fat Joe recruits two of the hottest in the streets for his new single "No Country," which has a 2010 Lex Luger feel to it. Check out the 2 Chainz and French Montana featured track below, and hit the jump with your thoughts on the track!

Fat Joe ft. 2 Chainz & French Montana – No Country

Download: Fat Joe ft. 2 Chainz & French Montana – No Country

Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• Game ft. Fat Joe & Young Chris - Greystone
• Machine Gun Kelly ft. 2 Chainz, Mystikal, Meek Mill, French Montana, Yo Gotti & Steve-O - Wild Boy (Remix) [Music Video]

Big K.R.I.T. - Live From The Underground [Album Artwork] + The Road Less Traveled (Episode 1) [VIDEO]

After months and months of pushbacks, Big K.R.I.T.'s Def Jam debut album Live From The Underground is almost upon us. The official cover art for the June 5th release has been revealed, which carry the same color scheme as 4evaNaDay. Post comments with your thoughts on the artwork, and hit the jump to watch Episode 1 of his vlog series The Road Less Traveled!

Raekwon ft. L.E.P. Bogus Boys - This Shit Hard [Music Video]

Raekwon helps L.E.P. Bogus Boys approach a Guiness record for music videos in a year as they perform the Unexpected Victory banger "This Shit Hard" while simultaneously whipping up work and toasting their success.


Directed by Gregory Buissereth

Previously:

• N.O.R.E. ft. Styles P & Raekwon - Google That
• L.E.P. Bogus Boys - Now Or Neva [Music Video]

Red Cafe - Game Over (Prod. by DJ Mustard)

DJ Mustard has been the go to guy for club beats since delivering "Rack City," one of the biggest hits of the year. Next to enlist in his production services is Bad Boy Red Cafe, who adds to his club banger collection with the explicit "Game Over."



Props to 2DB

Previously: Red Cafe - Let It Go (Remix) ft. French Montana, Diddy & 2 Chainz [Music Video]

The Weeknd Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Brooklyn [VIDEO]

Jdotshots & Brilliantly Blunt joined forces to capture the best moments for The Weeknd's first show in New York City. The Canadian crooner performed the standouts from House Of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes Of Silence as a packed mixed crowd sang right along with him.



Props to OS

Previously: The Weeknd - Full Coachella 2012 Set [VIDEO]

D. Woods - 2 The Bottom

Dawn isn't the only Danity Kane diva in the studio! D. Woods has been cooking up some new music for her forthcoming mixtape My Favorite Color. Check out "2 The Bottom," her DJ produced reintroduction, which definitely has club banger potential.

“The phrase ’2 the Bottom’ sums up the night of your life, saving nothing for the morning after,” explained the singer. “But the summer will be long and HOT so pace yourself, as this record will be the soundtrack to some crazy summer nights!” - D. Woods

Alt. Download

Props to Rap-Up

Maxine Ashley ft. Lil Wayne - Hot Thing (Prod. by Pharrell)

I became a fan of Star Trak signed artist Maxine Ashley after watching her kill every cover she sang on her YouTube channel. The Bronx bred singer is ready to show off her original material as she drops her new Pharrell produced single "Hot Thing," which features Weezy Flamingo Baby.

BANGER.

Maxine Ashley ft. Lil Wayne - Hot Thing (Prod. by Pharrell)

Download: Maxine Ashley ft. Lil Wayne - Hot Thing (Prod. by Pharrell)

Props to XZ

Previously:

• The Cool Kids ft. Maxine Ashley - Summer Jam [Music Video]
• Gucci Mane ft. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne - Cyeah, Cyeah, Cyeah

Wiz Khalifa Talks Amber Rose, Taylor Gang Roster & More With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Wiz Khalifa's day may not have ended so well (after being cited for marijuana possession in Nashville), but it started off on a fun note as he stopped by Power 105 to chat with The Breakfast Club.  Watch the full interview below, in which he explains how he made so much money this year, talks starting a family with Amber Rose, talks the strength of his Taylor Gang roster, and more.



Props to Karen Civil

Previously: Wiz Khalifa Talks Kanye West "Way Too Cold" Shoutout, Tupac Hologram & Engagement On Hot 97 [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!



Props to OS

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

Gerald Walker - Believers Never Die [New Mixtape]

Milwaukee rapper Gerald Walker has a lot in store for 2012. He plans to release the followup to On Your Side, his collaborative EP with Cardo, this summer, but now all ears are on the highly anticipated Believers Never Die. His melodic flow is projected over production from Cardo, Kuddie Fresh, and more, and features guest verses from fellow emcees XV, Phil Ade, Scolla and Skeme.

Waka Flocka Flame Takes Shots At Wiz Khalifa [VIDEO]

Waka Flocka visited Hot 97 this Tuesday for a pretty hostile interview with Angie Martinez as she tries to get him to spill his issues with Wiz Khalifa. Check out the random back and forth below, and hit the comments with your thoughts!



Props to RR

Previously: Mike WiLL Made It - Back 2 Basics ft. Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka

STS - When Night Falls (Chromeo Flip) [Music Video]

"When The Night Falls" with Solange is one of my Chromeo tracks, and I've come to the conclusion that I'd melt if I ever saw STS's music collection. Check out Slim's flip of the 80s tinged track and make sure you prepare yourself for GOLDRush 2 by checking out the first mixtape!


Filmed & Edited by Danny Gallardo

Props to STS

Previously: STS - Good Intentions (Emeli Sande's "Heaven" Flip)  [Music Video]

Machine Gun Kelly ft. 2 Chainz, Mystikal, Meek Mill, French Montana, Yo Gotti & Steve-O - Wild Boy (Remix) [Music Video]

The fact that Machine Gun Kelly was able to get all of the artists on his "Wild Boy" remix to show up for a video shoot is pretty damn impressive. The fact that he and Steve-O played a pretty gross Jackass like joke on his friend and lived to tell about it is even more impressive.

Check out the visuals to the remix below, which features footage from MGK's "Wild" time for SXSW in Austin, Texas.


Directed by Aplusfilmz

Props to HHNM

Previously:

• Machine Gun Kelly - Hated (Freestyle)
• Bootleg Kev - #TheHairWeaveKiller (60 Minutes of 2 Chainz)
• Asher Roth ft. Meek Mill - Party Girl
• Yo Gotti ft. Juelz Santana & Gucci Mane - Colors [Music Video]
• Wale ft. French Montana, Diddy & Mase  - Slight Work (Remix)

VH1 Behind The Music: Brandy [Full Episode]

Can Behind The Music win Emmys or something? Because this season has been pretty great, especially last week's special on Nas. This week, VH1 digs into the life of Brandy, whose successful teenage career was faced with major challenges as life continued on. Watch the full episode below, which covers her musical history along with battles with an eating disorder, her false marriage, the tragic car crash, and more.



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Brandy & Monica Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston [VIDEO]

Curren$y - Smoke One For Spitta [New Mixtape]

Curren$y teams up with Rocksmith, LiveMixtapes, Jenesis Magazine, Clique Vodka & The New York Giant to bring you a serving of some of his best records over the years to get you ready for his "Stoned Immaculate" release dropping June 5th! Smoke One For Spitta!

Download: Curren$y - Smoke One For Spitta [New Mixtape]

Props to Hypetrak

Previously: Curren$y ft. Daz Dillinger - Fast Cars Faster Women + "The Stoned Immaculate" Tracklisting