Thursday, February 2, 2012

Teyana Taylor - Make Your Move [Behind The Scenes]


Teyana Taylor's funky new song "Make Your Move" featuring Wale seems to be the single that will finally catapult her solo career.  Watch CLCTV's behind the scenes footage below that captures the video's Cotton Club scene where Teyana and her dancers KILL it. Peep the cameo from ATL's ALBeBACK and be on the lookout for the video that's coming soon!



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Teyana Taylor - Make Your Move ft. Wale

Azealia Banks Performs "212" In Karl Lagerfeld's Home [VIDEO]


Universal Music Group's newest star Azealia Banks has captured the attention of people everywhere--from Kanye West to fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld.  The designer loved her online hit single "212" so much that he invited her to his home to perform it for his guests in celebration of his new line Net-A-Porte.  Check out her performance below, and hit the jump to check out her latest track, "Bambi!"



Vado - Peso (Freestyle)


Vado borrowed from his fellow Harlemite on this remix of A$AP Rocky's "Peso." He's definitely not the first to freestyle over the track, but do you think he's the best so far? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Vado - Peso (Freestyle)

Download: Vado - Peso (Freestyle)

Props to VHH

Previously: Vado & Cam'Ron - Hood Shhh

Aleon Craft - Terrified


On Feb. 13th, Aleon Craft is giving us an early Valentine's Day gift from beyond the stars. Check out "Terrified," the first leak from his upcoming Cosmic Valentine EP below, and hit the jump if you'll be in ATL on V-Day and want Hip Hop to be your valentine!


Bow Wow - Underrated [Release Date + Official Tracklist]


After a number of delays and a lot of speculation Bow Wow has announced with confidence that his seventh studio album Underrated will in fact be released on March 13, 2012.  

From the looks of Underrated's tracklist, the beats should be amazing considering that No ID, Jahlil Beats, Araab Muzik, Drumma Boy, Cardiak, and more are credited as producers on the album.  Featured on Bow Wow's Young Money debut are Busta Rhymes, Ace Hood, Miguel, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Music Soulchild, Talib Kweli, Meek Mill, Jadakiss, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J. What a list.


With a tracklist like that, it seems impossible for this album to not be Bow Wow's best.  He has a lot of pressure on him to finally shake the childhood image and stigma that's been attached to his career for so long and finally get some respect as an emcee. Do you think Underrated will really change things? Hit up the comments and let me know!


Props to This Beat Goes


Previously: Bow Wow ft. Lil Wayne - Sweat [Music Video]

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Olivia & Fred The Godson - Freshy


Something tells me that the word "Freshy" won't catch on, but it's pleasantly surprising to see Olivia and Fred The Godson making a track together, let alone an entire mixtape. Take a listen to the first leak from their upcoming collaboration Beauty And The Beast below, and let me know if you think "Freshy" is a good move for both artists!

Olivia & Fred The Godson - Freshy

Download: Olivia & Fred The Godson - Freshy

Props to SOHH

Previously: Fred The Godson - Over My Dead Body [Music Video]

Big K.R.I.T. - Boobie Miles


Big K.R.I.T. wasn't able to drop "I Got This" today like he promised, but he let another 4eva Na Day as a pretty dope consolation prize.  Check out "Boobie Miles" below named after the athlete K.R.I.T. referenced in "Hometown Hero," and check out what the Mississippi emcee-producer had to say about the track!
“the 1st song i wanted 2 release from #4evaNaDay is called Boobie Miles. Its about over coming all the obstacles that block your dreams, the sacrifices that come with how hard you have to go to obtain your goal, giving your all no matter what the situation, the only difference between a winner N a loser is a winner plays until he wins" – K.R.I.T."


Download: Big K.R.I.T. - Boobie Miles


Big K.R.I.T. - Boobie Miles Lyrics

Props to K.R.I.T.

Previously: Big K.R.I.T. - 4eva Na Day [Official Artwork + Tracklisting]

WZRD - Teleport 2 Me, Jamie ft. Desire


Kid Cudi premiered WZRD's official first single about 2 weeks ago in Australia, and now we can hear the studio version of his and Dot Da Genius's song "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie." Is it worthy of all of the anticipation? Hit me up in the comments and let me know!

WZRD - Teleport 2 Me, Jamie ft. Desire

Purchase: WZRD - Teleport 2 Me, Jamie ft. Desire

WZRD - Teleport 2 Me, Jamie ft. Desire Lyrics

Props to illRoots

Previously: WZRD - WZRD [Album Artwork + Tracklisting]

Stalley - Blue Sky Freestyle


Stalley's momentum has been crazy as of late, and he's capitalizing with his freestyle over Common's "Blue Sky." Check out the bars below, and be on the lookout for his upcoming album Savage Journey To The American Dream!



Props to DJ Semtex

Previously: Torch ft. Stalley, Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay & Young Breed - Slowdown

Maffew Ragazino - Jackson Pollock ft. Das Racist [Prod. by Harry Fraud]


Now that the freestyles are out the way, Maffew Ragazino is showing off his versatility and switches up his sound on his Das Racist featured single "Jackson Pollock."  Listen to the emcees go off below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts!



Previously: Maffew Ragazino - Fresh Out The Box Freestyle [VIDEO]

Mac Miller & Cam'ron - Dig That [Prod. by Big Jerm]


If a Cam'ron verse doesn't make you laugh, I might question whether you have a soul.  His unlikely collaboration with Mac Miller seems to mesh really well thanks to a soulful production from Big Jerm and some herbal supplements.  Check out "Dig That" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Mac Miller & Cam'ron - Dig That [Prod. by Big Jerm]

Download: Mac Miller & Cam'ron - Dig That [Prod. by Big Jerm]

Mac Miller & Cam'ron - Dig That Lyrics

Props to Complex

Previously:

Young Jeezy - OJ ft. Jadakiss & Fabolous [Official Music Video]


We got a behind the scenes look at the filming of Young Jeezy's new single "OJ" a few weeks ago, but now the final product is here.  Check out the visuals to the Jadakiss and Fabolous featured track below, and peep them rocking ski masks just like the homie Glass!



Props to Pat Is Dope

Previously:

L.E.$. - Regulate [Music Video]


Boss Hogg Outlaw L.E.$. keeps the David Stunt-directed visuals coming with the music video to "Regulate," his take on the Warren G and Nate Dogg classic. Menace is coming soon!



Props to L.E.$.

Previously: L.E.$. - Cali [Music Video]

Big K.R.I.T. - 4eva Na Day [Official Album Artwork + Tracklist]


Before his Def Jam debut finally hits stores, Big K.R.I.T. is dropping his mixtape 4eva Na Day for the fans on February 20th. He let loose a screenshot of the tracklist, which you can check after the jump! Let me know your thoughts about the artwork by hitting up the comments!

MTV RapFix Live Starring 2 Chainz Is On Now! [VIDEO]

Zip Kennedy - Please And Thanks


Fresh out of Decatur, Georgia, 19-year old emcee Zip Kennedy hopes to no longer call himself "the most underrated, underestimated human being to ever walk the face of the earth." With his latest mixtape Sky Republic making a lot of waves online, Zip is gaining the respect and admiration he deserves one fan at a time.

After taking a listen to what the Georgia State student has to offer, Zip's ability to spit with the intensity of a battle rapper and transition with ease into a catchy melody is what sets him apart from the pack of rappers hoping to break away.  If you won't take my word for it, the JaLeno Beatz-produced track "Please And Thanks" is a prime example of his versatility. Check out the Sky Republic standout below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to let me know if you're feeling Zip Kennedy!

Zip Kennedy - Please And Thanks [Prod. by JaLeno Beatz]

Download: Zip Kennedy - Please And Thanks

2 Chainz Performs For A Sold Out Crowd At SOBs [VIDEO]


With his brand new major label deal with Def Jam finalized, all eyes are on 2 Chainz and his next moves. On Monday, Tity Boi rocked a sold out crowd at SOB's New York to commemorate how far he's come in the past year.  If you were like me and weren't able to see the show in person, check out the replay of 2 Chainz's sold out performance below!



Props to Def Jam

Previously: 2 Chainz Signs With Def Jam Records

STS - Great Mood ft. A$AP Ferg [Music Video]

Photo Credit: Jimmy Glambrone
What's a Wednesday without a #GoldRush flip from STS? He game us a preview of "Great Mood" before, but this time he's dropped off the full version of the Rick Ross-sampled track, which features A$AP Mob representer A$AP Ferg.  Sugar Tongue Slim is working this year!



Props to Nah Right

Previously:

Tiara Thomas - Nikki


I've been waiting a while to hear what Tiara Thomas has in store for her upcoming EP, and "Nikki,"  the EP's first offering, is the farthest thing from a disappointment.  Check out the Kelson Camp produced track below, and make sure you don't sleep on Tiara. Mark my words. She's gonna blow.

Tiara Thomas - Nikki

Download:  Tiara Thomas - Nikki

Props to Jah Yummy

Previously: Next Up - Tiara Thomas

B.o.B ft. Young Jeezy & T.I. - Strange Clouds (Remix) [Music Video]


B.o.B keeps his lead single alive with the video to the "Strange Clouds" remix.  Unlike the visuals to the original, this music video is more about having fun than identifying a natural disaster.  Check out the T.I. and Young Jeezy-featured visuals below!



Props to Nah Right

Previously:

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj - Turn Me On [Music Video]


In the music video to David Guetta's hit dance single, "Turn Me On," the world famous producer takes on the role of mad scientist and puts together his ideal woman, who turns out to be Nicki Minaj.  I choose this over "Stupid Hoe" any day.



Props to Necole Bitchie

Previously: Nicki Minaj & David Guetta Open The AMA's [VIDEO]

N.O.R.E. - Lehhhgooo ft. Busta Rhymes, Game & Waka Flocka


N.O.R.E. is putting in work this week.  After celebrating with Action Bronson, he's got a new track perfect for shutting down a party.  Check out his new track "Lehhhgooo" below, which features a Chris Brown-sampled and Busa Buss-assisted hook, along with verses from Game, and Waka Flocka!

N.O.R.E. - Lehhhgooo ft. Busta Rhymes, Game & Waka Flocka [Prod. by Charli Brown Beatz]

Download: N.O.R.E. - Lehhhgooo ft. Busta Rhymes, Game & Waka Flocka

Crack On Steroids is coming soon!

Props to D.SCOTT

Previously:

Bow Wow ft. Lil Wayne - Sweat [Music Video]


It looks like YMCMB has all kinds of bank in their music video budget because this is the second futuristic, full of special effects music video to drop this week.  Check out Bow Wow and Lil Wayne in the visuals to Bow's lead single from Underrated, "Sweat," below, and let me know what you think about the track! d(^_^)b or o_O?



Props to Rap-Up

Previously:

Bilal - Move On (Acoustic Version)


Bilal's weekly countdown to Valentine's Day continues with his second acoustic track.  He turns the Airtight's Revenge standout "Move On" into an even smoother song to prep those who hope to attend his New York Valentine's Day Concert at SOBs.

Bilal - Move On (Acoustic Version)

Download: Bilal - Move On (Acoustic Version)

Props to okayplayer

Previously: Bilal - Think It Over (Acoustic Version)

Young Gliss - No One Can Stop Us Now ft. Prodigy, Killer Mike, Jon Connor, Lo Keys & Just Shawn


Young Gliss called in an impressive list of veterans and newcomers for his Glimmer EP standout "No One Can Stop Us Now." Check out the track below as Prodigy, Jon Connor, Killer Mike, Lo Keys and Just Shawn assist the Philly emcee Young Gliss!

Young Gliss - No One Can Stop Us Now ft. Prodigy, Killer Mike, Jon Connor, Lo Keys & Just Shawn

Download: Young Gliss - No One Can Stop Us Now ft. Prodigy, Killer Mike, Jon Connor, Lo Keys & Just Shawn

Previously:

Bei Maejor - The Truth [Music Video]


Sometimes the truth is painful to live with, and Bei Maejor expresses this fact perfectly in his new music video.  Watch below as the Upside Down singer finds himself in a love triangle that is really up for interpretation.  Best video I've seen in a while.


Directed by Kurt Zhuang

Props to D.SCOTT

Previously: Bei Maejor - Angel On The Sky

Cris Cab - Echo Boom [New Mixtape]


After dropping three incredibly d(^_^)b-worthy singles, Cris Cab's Echo Boom mixtape is finally here! Check out the Miami singer's Billionaire Boys Club-presented project below, which features the talents of Pharrell, Wyclef Jean, Melanie Fiona, Mavado, Shaggy, 88-Keys and more!



Download: Cris Cab - Echo Boom [Mixtape]
Alt. Download (Hulkshare)

Props to Cris Cab

Previously: Cris Cab - Rihanna's Gun ft. Wyclef Jean & Mavado

PenStation - Raw (Freestyle)


Fresh off the release of the Mike Tape, Vol. II, Mr. Write and Riddles show no signs of slowing down. Check out PenStation's freestyle over Common's latest single "Raw," and be on the lookout for more freestyles in the near future!

PenStation - Raw (Freestyle)

Download: PenStation - Raw (Freestyle)

Previously: PenStation - Destiny

PUSH! Montana & Maino - Last Of The Mohicans [Music Video]


Maino and PUSH! Montana's real ni**a anthem "Last Of The Mohicans" has been blazing the streets since it dropped on PUSH!'s latest mixtape, and they finally have the music video for us, that completely matches the song's intensity. FRESSHHH....



Props to RM

Previously:

2 Chainz Signs With Def Jam Records


Rumors had been spreading this week that 2 Chainz had inked a major deal with Def Jam, and Tity 2 Necklaces confirmed the rumor today in an interview with XXL. Looks like the hottest free agent finally has a home!
“It’s the Real University, Two Gun Gang, Street Executives. It’s not DTP no more. I’m actually behind [Ludacris], he’s still my homie. I just took another route as far as running my own company and bossing up. But on the other hand, I’m still working with him. He has an album coming out this year, as well. Matter of fact, we are label mates, now, which is crazy. So, yeah, that’ll be cool. I’m looking forward to that."
Tomorrow, he'll make his official announcement on MTV's Rap Fix Live at 4 PM, so I'll make sure to keep you posted!

Props to Rap Radar

Previously: Nicole Wray ft. 2 Chainz - I Like It [Music Video]

Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars - Mirror [Music Video]


Lil Wayne gets artistic on the music video to The Carter IV's most introspective single, "Mirror" with Bruno Mars. Watch below as the tatted up Martian covers up his reflection with the help of some buckets of paint, and let me know what you think of the comments by hitting up the comments below!



Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars - Mirror Lyrics

Props to RT Now

Previously:

Future feat T.I. - Magic [Music Video]


Astronaut Status rapper Future finally linked up with T.I. to film the video to their "Magic" remix that the king recorded fresh out of prison.  Check out the visual's end results below, which shows the two ATLiens at Magic City with some colorful ladies.



Props to Kev Knows

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Verse Simmonds - Strip Tease (Remix) ft. Q Da Kid


R&B singers are coming through in the clutch with #Sertafied music right in time for Valentine's Day.  Check out the remix to Verse Simmond's SexTape Chronicles 2 standout track "Strip Tease" featuring Q Da Kid below, and make sure you add this song to the collection!

Verse Simmonds - Strip Tease (Remix)  ft. Q Da Kid

Download: Verse Simmonds - Strip Tease (Remix)  ft. Q Da Kid

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Napoleon Da Legend - Napoleonic Language


DMV emcee Napoleon Da Legend made a lot of waves this month when he dropped "Oxygen" feat. Raekwon, and now he's proving that he's just as impressive rocking a track on his own.  Check out his exclusive freestyle for Thermal Sound Waves radio below, and be on the look out for his first solo album, Symphonies of a Lost Soul, that's coming soon!



Previously: Napoleon Da Legend ft. Raekwon - Oxygen

N.O.R.E. - Mazel Tov ft. Action Bronson


N.O.R.E. and Action Bronson are celebrating their success on their new collaboration "Mazel Tov," which leaked a few days on DJ Whoo Kid's radio show.  Now the CDQ version has surfaced and Action, the former cook, definitely steals the show on this one to me.  What do you think of this new track? Hit up the comments and let me know!

N.O.R.E. - Mazel Tov ft. Action Bronson (CDQ)

Download: N.O.R.E. - Mazel Tov ft. Action Bronson

Props to 2dopeboyz

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Meek Mill - Stay Schemin' Freestyle [VIDEO] + Interview With Angie Martinez


Meek Mill stopped through Hot 97 and gave them an EXCLUSIVE freestyle over Rick Ross's "Stay Schemin" that lasted near 5 minutes.  Definitely some quotable lines on this one.  Peep the "rental" bars around 2:15...



Hit the jump to hear Meek's full interview with Angie Martinez!

Black Cobain - Peso (Freestyle) [Music Video]


Black Cobain is at it again with a very well done official music video by Ant Films for his "Pe$o"freestyle. He's repping the Board Administration and the DMV all day, and it's pretty clear after watching this that he's got the whole region behind him!



Oh yeah. BLU~OOP!

Props to BC himself

Previously: Black Cobain & Wale - Rack City (Freestyle)

Wale ft. Lloyd - Sabotage [Official Lyric Video]


One of the reasons I refuse to turn on the radio is because 9 times out of 10 I hear Miguel belting "Looooootus Flower Bomb, Firefly..."

It looks like I may be able to unplug my iPod soon because Wale is setting up another single for the ladies.  Check out the official lyric video to "Sabotage" his Ambition collab with R&B crooner Lloyd. Do you think this is a good single choice? Hit up the comments and let me know!



Wale ft. Lloyd - Sabotage Lyrics

Props to UHTN via the Twitter homie

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Thank You YouTube For... Blue Ivy Lullabies


There comes a time when you have to look back on your life and just accept the fact that a newborn baby has accomplished more than you.  It's cool though, Blue Ivy. I'll let you have your shine. And your lullaby.

Thanks to the Hipster Orchestra, Beyonce and Jay-Z's progeny has the dopest lullaby in the world that consists of both Jay and B's biggest hits.  Watch the performance below, and hit me up on Facebook and Twitter with your thoughts!



Props to Tanning Of America

M.I.A. - Bad Girls [Prod. by Danja]


M.I.A. took a little time off after releasing /\/\ /\ Y /\ and giving birth, but now the Bangladesh born musician is back with the first single to her upcoming album, which is due out this summer. Check out "Bad Girls" below, and hit up the comments to let me know what you think about the Danja-produced track!


M.I.A. – Bad Girls Lyrics

Props to 2dopeboyz

Busta Rhymes feat. Chris Brown - Why Stop Now [Music Video]


After premiering a Making The Video-esque behind the scenes look of the shoot on Google Music, the final product of Busta Rhymes' video for "Why Stop Now" is finally here. Check out the Hype Williams-directed and Chris Brown featured visuals below, and let me know what you think of Busta's new single by hitting up the comments below!



Crazy effects on this one!

Props to  Free's World

Previously:

9th Wonder, J. Cole & Phonte Talk North Carolina Hip Hop [VIDEO]


North Carolina Hip Hop has come such a long way since I moved here in 2000. Thanks to the efforts of 9th Wonder, DJ D-Cutta, Phonte, Big Pooh, and J. Cole, NC's presence on the rap game has undeniably been felt.  Check out UNC-TV's segment about their roles on shaping North Carolina's urban culture below, and let me know how Hip Hop's shaped your town!



Props to RM

Previously:

Cris Cab - Rihanna's Gun ft. Mavado & Wyclef Jean


Cris Cab continues to show his versatility with his latest Echo Boom leak, "Rihanna's Gun" featuring Mavado and Wyclef Jean.  This reggae-tinged track serves as a male's response to Rihanna's graphic tale "Man Down," and it's safe to say he outdid himself on this one.  Echo Boom drops tomorrow!



Props to LargeUp

Previously: Cris Cab - Put In Work [Prod. by Wyclef Jean & Sedeck Jean]

Stalley - Cash & My Cutty [Prod. by Ski Beatz]


Here's another loose one from Stalley that can be added to the Songs By Me, Stalley collection. Check out "Cash and My Cutty," a Ski Beatz produced joint that will hopefully help hold you over until his next project Savage Journey To The American Dream drops.

Stalley - Cash & My Cutty [Prod. by Ski Beatz]

Download: Stalley - Cash & My Cutty [Prod. by Ski Beatz]

Props to GWHH

Previously: Stalley - City of 30,000 Wolves ft. DJ Khaled

Saigon - Hungry [Music Video]


With muscles like Saigon's I guess you've always gotta eat.  Check out the music video to his Warning Shots 3 single "Hungry" below, and check out the mixtape if you haven't already!



Props to VHH

Previously: Saigon - Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave [New Mixtape]

Sean Falyon - SFBE Riot [Music Video] + SFBE Jackin 4 Beats [New Mixtape]


West Philly MC Sean Falyon is sticking up the hottest artists on his latest mixtape SFBE Jackin 4 Beats.  Check out the full tape after the jump, which highlights Falyon over "Round of Applause," "The Motto," "Lord Knows" and more. But first, check out the visuals to his remix of 2 Chainz's "Riot" below! He killed it.


Maffew Ragazino - Fresh Out The Box Freestyle [VIDEO]


Maffew Ragazino pledged that he wouldn't offer anymore freestyles for radio shows this year, but he'd already guaranteed Fresh Out The Box radio some bars.  Thankfully, he followed through with that promise and absolutely murdered his freestyle. Enough already. Just watch!



Props to UHTN

Previously: Maffew Ragazino Sr. - IFWT Freestyle

Wiz Khalifa Explains How To Stay Successful [VIDEO]


Say what you want about Wiz Khalifa and his music, but you can't deny how much he's worked to reach the level that he's at.  Check him out below as he speaks on his strategy for  maintaining his success. Thanks to 3 Little Digs for the footage!



Props to TTM

Previously: Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar & Mac Miller In The Studio

Kirko Bangz - Touch The Sky [Music Video] + Progression 2 [New Mixtape]


If you want to learn if Kirko Bangz actually has some skills behind the auto-tune, check out his brand new mixtape, Progression 2: A Young Texas Playa.  The Houston rapper sheds all of the gimmicks on his new song "Touch the Sky," where he addresses those who have something negative to say about him.  Check out the music video below, and hit the jump to stream or download his new tape!



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