Stevie Wonder Rocks The Party With Common After The Grammys [VIDEO]

After the Grammys, Common hit up LA's Conga room for a post-awards concert.  While rhyming "The People" after over a Dilla beat, he surprised the entire crowd by bringing out the legend Stevie Wonder.  Watch below as he takes over and adds hype man to his long list of accomplishments and gets the audience to pay tribute to Whitney Houston!



Props to okayplayer

Previously: Common Says Beef With Drake Is Over [VIDEO]

Bilal - Little One (Acoustic)

Sadly, this is the final Tuesday of Bilal's Airtight's Acoustics series although the good news is that he saved the best for last.  Listen below as he sings "Little One" from the Airtight's Revenge album, a track written to his son who has autism.

If you're like me and won't be able to attend Bilal's Valentine's Day Concert at SOBs, don't worry because okayplayer will be live streaming the concert at 9:00 ET!



Props to okayplayer

Previously: Bilal - Levels (Acoustic)

Dawn Richard - Change

Luckily for us, Dawn Richard's valentine is the studio.  Today, she dropped off "Change" to her fans, which affirms to the one she's with that she still loves him even though she doesn't always show it. GoldenHeart is coming soon!

Dawn Richard - Change

Download: Dawn Richard - Change

Props to Dawn

Previously: Dawn Brings GoldenHeart to 106 & Park [VIDEO]

Elle Varner & Karina Pasian - Luv Me Tomorrow [Prod. by The Force]

Elle Varner and Karina Pasian, two of R&B's most talented newcomers, have joined forces (literally,  The Force) on "Luv Me Tomorrow," a standout track from Omen's production team Elaborate Musik Orchestra's upcoming mixtape Black Hero Theme Musik. Amanda Diva provides the intro to this heartfelt warning that if their love interests don't act soon, it'll be too late.

If you're loving this track, I'm sure you'll love Black Hero Theme Musik, which drops on Feb. 28!

Elle Varner & Karina Pasian - Luv Me Tomorrow [Prod. by The Force]

Download: Elle Varner & Karina Pasian - Luv Me Tomorrow [Prod. by The Force]

Props to ThisIsRnB

Previously:

• Elle Varner & The Roots Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston [VIDEO]
• Honors English ft. Karina Pasian - Second Chances [Music Video]

Raheem DeVaughn - Destination Loveland [New Mixtape]

Raheem DeVaughn is adding love philanthropist to his résumé because his new mixtape Destination Loveland is sure to be the Valentine's Day soundtrack to thousands today.  Check out the Snoop Dogg DJ Snoopadelic narrated mixtape below, which features James Blake, Marsha Ambrosius, Phil Adé Maya Angelou and more! Spread love today, y'all!

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Props to DatPiff

Previously: Raheem DeVaughn - Be The One ft. Snoop Dogg

Bobby V - V Day [New Mixtape]

Bobby V has another dose of Vitamin V for the ladies right on time for the holiday. If you're trying to get #Sertafied, definitely add this to the playlist for tomorrow.  Stream or download V Day below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the tape!

Download: Bobby V - V Day [New Mixtape]

Props to Bobby V

Previously: Bobby V - Vitamin V [New Mixtape]

Big K.R.I.T. - Boobie Miles [Video Teaser]

Big K.R.I.T. joined forces with female director Va$htie to create the powerful visuals to the 4EvaNaDay lead single "Boobie Miles." Catch the teaser to the Friday Night Lights inspired track below, and keep counting down to March 5th!



Props to HypeTrak

Previously: Big K.R.I.T.'s 4EvaNaDay Pushed Back

Brother Ali - The Bite Marked Heart [FreEP]

I'm on Team Brother Ali so far for Valentine's Day. The Bite Marked Heart is an honest portrayal of love and the insane emotional rollercoasters that come with it, and I would be out of my mind to not to post this EP which features Phonte, Nikki Jean, and more! Whether coupled up or single, spread love tomorrow!

Download: Brother Ali - The Bite Marked Heart EP

Props to XZ

Previously: Brother Ali - Sweet (Potato Pie)

Nipsey Hussle - TMC: X-Tra Laps [New Mixtape]

So apparently "Sound Of Ceremony" wasn't the only track from X-Tra Laps dropping today! Nipsey dropped a new track each hour that compiled the bonus album to his The Marathon series of mixtapes.  Thankfully, Datpiff has all the tracks posted together so that it doesn't feel like we're running a marathon by downloading each song separately. Enjoy!

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Props to D.SCOTT

Previously: Nipsey Hussle - Sound Of Ceremony

Freeway - Master Of Ceremony [Music Video]

Freeway's "Master Of Ceremony" is the first release from his upcoming project Freedom of Speech with Karmaloop & Rocksmith and he's definitely not holding back on this one.  "If you don't know, now you know..."



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Freeway & Young Chris Hit The Stage With A$AP Rocky [VIDEO]

B.J. The Chicago Kid - I Want You Back [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid's new album Pineapple Now-Laters drops tomorrow, and if you're not planning to go get that, you must have never heard his music.  As some proof that this album going to be worth your investment check out the visuals to "I Want You Back," below! 2.14.12!!


Directed by Davy Greenberg

Props to BJ

Previously: B.J. The Chicago Kid - #ImJusSayin [Music Video]

Kanye West, Frank Ocean & Tyler The Creator In The Studio [Pics]

G.O.O.D. Future and Odd Future have been building quite the relationship over the past year. Pusha T and Tyler the Creator have worked together on "Trouble On My Mind," and Frank Ocean assisted Kanye West and Jay-Z on a few Watch The Throne tracks.

From the looks of these recently released pictures, the three big dogs of their respective camps are cooking up something. Check out the rest of the photos after the jump, and hit the comments with your predictions of the finished products!

360 - Don't Let Up [Music Video]

360 keeps it in the borough as he hops on Queens legend LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out" to let you know that he won't let up until he reaches the top. Check out the visuals to his freestyle below, and hit the jump to download "Don't Let Up!"


Directed by Dark Nyte

Download: 360 - Don't Let Up

Props to XXL

Previously: 360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Rittz ft. Yelawolf - Sleep At Night [Music Video]

From the signs of this video, Rittz and Yelawolf aren't going shopping for teddy bears and candy tomorrow.  Maybe voodoo dolls.  Check out the visuals to "Sleep At Night" below, and check out Rittz's latest project White Jesus after the jump!

Aleon Craft - Cosmic Valentine [New Mixtape]

Aleon Craft is leading the pack of Valentine's Day mixtapes by hitting us early with something from beyond the stratosphere.  Check out Cosmic Valentine below, which and make sure to hit up his release party tomorrow if you're in ATL!

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Props to DatPiff

Previously: Aleon Craft - Terrified

Ski Beatz - Time Goes ft. Mac Miller

Ski Beatz's has one more treat for us before 24 Hour Karate School Presents...Twilight hits stores tomorrow. Check out the Mac Miller featured standout "Time Goes" below, and let me know if you're going to get Ski Beatz's new album as a Valentine's Day gift to yourself by hitting up the comments!

Ski Beatz - Time Goes ft. Mac Miller

Download: Ski Beatz - Time Goes ft. Mac Miller

Props to Prefix Mag

Previously:

• Ski Beatz - Living It Up ft. Sir Michael Rocks & Trademark Da Skydiver
• L.E.$. ft. Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy & Slim Thug - Doing My Thang

Chris Brown, David Guetta & Lil Wayne Perform "I Can Only Imagine" At The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

Chris Brown had double duty at the Grammys as he performed solo and as a group along with David Guetta and Lil Wayne. Watch below as they perform "I Can Only Imagine," and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the show!



To watch the rest of tonight's Grammy performances, click HERE!

Props to HHDX

Previously:

• Chris Brown Performs & "Turn Up The Music" & "Beautiful People" Live At The Grammys [VIDEO]
• Lil Wayne Disses Jay-Z & Kanye West at Cash Money Pre Grammy Party [VIDEO]

Little Dragon - Crystalfilm [Music Video]

Little Dragon is slowly becoming the most played band on my iTunes and I would be remiss if I didn't share their new video for "Crystalfilm." It's definitely very artistic and leaves a lot of room for interpretation as the band members play the role of the mysterious scarecrows. Hit up the comments below with your thoughts on the video!


Directed by Daniel Wirtberg

Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Little Dragon Perform "Shuffle A Dream" Live For The Guardian [VIDEO]

Urban Noize Presents...Rihanna - Project R: The Audio-Biography [New Mixtape]

Last night, Rihanna took home two Grammys and performed her hit "We Found Love" and Coldplay's "Princess of China," which led me to think on how much Rihanna's career has progressed since she was introduced in 2005 with "Pon de Replay." I stumbled across Urban Noize's new mixtape Project R: The Audio-Biography, an audio journey of the Barbadian's progress, which includes both interviews and meaningful singles. 

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Props to Stupid Dope

Previously:

• Rihanna Performs With Coldplay At The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]
• Kid CuDi x Daft Punk - Memories (One More Time) [Urban Noize Remix]

Grafh - Another One [Music Video]

Grafh gets boastful on his new video to "Another One." Pain KiLLers Reloaded is coming soon so I'll be on the lookout!


Directed by Jaison Bourne

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Grafh - Next Episode 2012 [Music Video]

Exile - Klepto [Music Video]

Exile dresses up in his notorious 4TrkMind powder blue tux in his new video for "Klepto." Watch below as he gets kidnapped by some whack producers and survives despite their efforts to kill him by any means necessary. His new project of the same name drops sometime this week, so get ready for some new heat from Exile!


Directed by Andrew Juncker

HILARIOUS.

Props to The RapUp

Previously: Exile - Oh Word (Keep On Rising) ft. Fashawn

Nipsey Hussle - Sound Of Ceremony

New material from Nipsey Hussle is in high demand these days, and the Cali MC is delivering my releasing a bonus project to his The Marathon Continues series.  Check out "Sound Of Ceremony," the first leak from TMC: X-Tra Laps, below and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Nipsey Hussle - Sound Of Ceremony

Download: Nipsey Hussle - Sound Of Ceremony

Props to The Source

Previously: Vado ft. Nipsey Hussle - What You Need

Wale Is #10 On MTV's Hottest MCs List [VIDEO]

Let the games begin! MTV is finally starting to release their Top 10 Hottest MCs list for 2011, and it looks like Mr. Folarin is #10!  Watch below to see why Wale made their list.  After checking this out hit up the comments with your thoughts. Let's get the debate going!



Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• J. Cole Talks MTV Hottest MCs Controversy [VIDEO]
• Wale - Purple Swag (Freestyle)

Killer Mike - Big Beast ft. Bun B, T.I. & Trouble [Prod. by El-P]

Can Killer Mike and El-P drop their R.A.P. (Rebellious African People) Music project now?? This track is bananas.  Check out the project's first leak, "Big Beast," below, which features Trouble on the hook and verses from Bun B and T.I. R.A.P. Music is due out on May 15th, and can't wait to see what else they've been cooking up!

Buy this one on iTunes if you can!

Killer Mike - Big Beast ft. Bun B, T.I. & Trouble [Prod. by El-P]

Download: Killer Mike - Big Beast ft. Bun B, T.I. & Trouble [Prod. by El-P]
Purchase: Killer Mike - Big Beast ft. Bun B, T.I. & Trouble [Prod. by El-P]

Props to DGB

Previously:

• Killer Mike, Paul Wall, Slim Thug + More - Shit Rappers Say [VIDEO]
• Trae Tha Truth ft. Bun B, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. + More - I'm On 2.0
• T.I. ft. Trouble & Rich Kid Shadd - On Purpose 

A$AP Rocky Brings Out Freeway & Young Chris In Philly [VIDEO]

A$AP Rocky brought the A$AP Mob tour to a close in Philly, and is now getting ready to hit up Drake's Club Paradise tour this week.  Watch below as Freeway and Young Chris hit up the A$AP Rocky show and eventually hit the stage with Pretty Flacko.



Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• A$AP Rocky Joins ScHoolboy Q Live At The Troubador [VIDEO]
• Jon Connor ft. Freeway - Gonna Make It
• Young Chris - Young Christmas [FreEP]

Common Says Beef With Drake Is Over [VIDEO]

Touré hit the Grammy red carpet to interview celebrities for the Fuse TV network, and he couldn't help but ask about Common's beef with Drake when he ran into The Dreamer/The Believer.  Watch below as Common considers the feud "over," and hit up the comments with your thoughts. I'm not so sure Drake feels the same way.



Props to FSD

Previously: Raphel Saadiq ft. Common & Ledist - They Don't Know You

Kalenna - Chamber Of Diaries [New Mixtape]

I often try to figure out what R&B is really missing, and I think I've finally figured it out: a lack of creativity, which hinders the evolution of the genre.

Thanks to Kalenna and her new mixtape free album Chamber Of Diaries, I don't think I ever have to worry about R&B's progression because the Philly bred singer-songwriter has enough creativity to share with the entire world. If "Matte Black Truck" and "Go To Work" are any indication, Chamber Of Diaries will provide an honest, uncensored portrayal of the many emotions we women experience.  With hard-knocking production, this is one the fellas are sure to love as well.

Stream and download Chamber Of Diaries below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on Kalenna's new project!

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Props to DatPiff

Previously: Kalenna - Matte Black Truck [Music Video]

Jennifer Hudson Performs Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" At The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

No one expected to have to say goodbye to Whitney Houston this early in her life, but her importance in music will definitely be felt for decades to come.  Jennifer Hudson was probably the best voice for the tribute, and she did Whitney absolute justice in this performance. Watch her perform "I Will Always Love You below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts!



To watch the rest of tonight's Grammy performances, click HERE!

Props to Yardie

Previously: Jennifer Hudson ft. Ne-Yo & Rick Ross - Think Like A Man

Adele Performs "Rolling In The Deep" Live At The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

Adele has proven to be the Queen of the Grammy's this year, as she's already brought home four of her six nominations brought home trophies for all SIX of her nominations!  She had only performed live once before since undergoing vocal cord surgery, and it looks like her voice is better than ever! Watch Adele below as she brings everyone to her feet with "Rolling In The Deep!"



To watch the rest of tonight's Grammy performances, click HERE!

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Adele - Someone Like You [Music Video]

Rihanna & Coldplay Perform Together Live At The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

If you missed Rihanna bust out the Willie Bounce tonight to "We Found Love" at the Grammy's look no further! Watch below as she and Coldplay close out with "Princess of China" and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the joint performance! I'm a little mixed about it myself.



To watch the rest of tonight's Grammy performances, click HERE!

Props to Yardie

Previously:

• Coldplay - Paradise [Music Video]
• Rihanna - We Found Love (Remix) ft. Flo Rida

Alicia Keys & Bonnie Raitt Pay Tribute To Etta James At The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

Before announcing the winner for Best Pop Solo Performance, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt paid tribute to the late legend Etta James.  Watch their performance of "A Sunday Kind Of Love" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the tribute below!



To watch the rest of tonight's Grammy performances, click HERE!

Props to Yardie & Gawker

Previously: Presenting...DJ AK-47 [VIDEO]

Chris Brown Performs & "Turn Up The Music" & "Beautiful People" Live At The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

Chris Brown may not have sung the entire performance, but who could blame him while climbing the Guts Aggro Mega Crag? He and his dancers didn't disappoint of course as they hit some crazy stunts to "Turn Up The Music" and "Beautiful People." Watch the performance below, and be sure to hit the comments with your thoughts!


To watch the rest of tonight's Grammy performances, click HERE!

Props to Yardie

Previously: Estelle ft. Chris Brown & Trey Songz - International

Bruno Mars Livens Up The 54th Annual Grammy Awards [VIDEO]

Say what you want, but Bruno Mars KILLED his performance at the Grammys tonight.  The only new artist I've seen that can get me excited is Janelle Monae, and after watching him hit the James Brown, they're clearly cut from the same cloth. Watch his Black and Gold performance of "Runaway" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on Bruno's set!



To watch the rest of tonight's Grammy performances, click HERE!

Props to Yardie

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

J. Cole Talks MTV Hottest MCs Controversy [VIDEO]

When a list of the 25 Hottest MCs nominees hit the net, people went CRAZY (for good reason) because key emcees including J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar were nowhere to be found.  Watch below to hear J. Cole's reaction, and watch tomorrow on MTV.com to find out who's really on the list!



Props to MTV RapFix

Previously: Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

J. Cole may not win Best New Artist tonight, but in the eyes of Jay-Z and his millions of fans (including me), he's already won. Check out what gifts the Jigga man got for the Dreamvillain below!

Props to J. Cole

Previously: 360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Anthony Hamilton Performs "Woo" Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO]

Fellow Queen City representer Anthony Hamilton hit up Jay Leno on Friday and performed his Back To Love hit single"Woo." Loving it!



Props to Yardie

Previously: Anthony Hamilton ft. Keri Hilson - Never Let Go

Nicki Minaj - Young Forever

Another ballad from Nicki Minaj has surfaced and I'd listen to "Young Forever" a million times over if I had to choose between this and "Stupid Hoe."Look forward to Nicki performing at The Grammys tonight!

Nicki Minaj - Young Forever (Tags)

Download: Nicki Minaj - Young Forever

Props to Kev Knows

Previously: Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., LMFAO & Cee-Lo Shut Down The Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Sean Falyon - SFBE Cake [NSFW Music Video]

Sean Falyon continues to stick up artists for their beats on this new set of NSFW visuals for "SFBE Cake," a freestyle over Rihanna's "Birthday Cake." Watch the video below, and make sure you check out SFBE Jackin 4 Beats if you haven't already!



Props to AO!

Previously: Sean Falyon - SFBE Riot [Music Video]

ScHoolboy Q Live At The Troubador [VIDEO]

On January 20th, ScHoolboy Q shut down The Troubador in Hollywood with amped up performances of  songs from Setbacks and Habits & Contradictions.  Watch highlights of the show below, which feature appearances from his homie A$AP Rocky. "Hands On The Wheel!"



Props to APlusFilmz

Previously: Peter Rosenberg Interviews Kendrick Lamar & ScHoolboy Q

Chase N. Ca$he - Wish I Was In Vegas [Music Video]

Chase N. Ca$he is helping me come up with my travel bucket list on the visuals to the The Heir Up There standout, "Wish I Was In Vegas." Watch below as the Surf Club emcee/producer racks up frequent flyer miles, and download the tape if you haven't already!



Props to TTM

Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - The Heir Up There [Music Video]

Lloyd - Do It Again ft. Nelly

It seems like King Of Hearts just came out, but it looks like Lloyd is already making moves on his next album.  He links up with Nelly for the cheerful love song "Do It Again," which gives me a lot of the same vibes as "Cupid." Only this time, I don't picture a young boy band dancing and switching positions as they alternate solos.

Lloyd - Do It Again ft. Nelly

Download: Lloyd - Do It Again ft. Nelly

Props to College DJ

Previously:

• Wale ft. Lloyd - Sabotage [Official Lyric Video]
• T.I. ft. Nelly - This Time Of The Night

The Roots & Elle Varner Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston [VIDEO]

After hearing the news of Whitney Houston's passing, The Roots rushed to transform their party into a proper tribute concert, but a lot of their expected cameos were no shows.  Fortunately, Elle Varner showed and gave a passionate performance of Whitney's hit "Saving All My Love" to pay tribute to the lost legend.



Props to AO! & Rolling Stone

Previously: Elle Varner - Conversational Lush [New Mixtape]

Cash Money Celebrates At Their Pre Grammy Party & Announces Christina Milian Signing [VIDEO]

Despite the somber mood in the air due to Whitney Houston's passing, Cash Money continued as planned with their Pre Grammy Party.  The party was full of stars and full of noteworthy events and performances, including the announcement that Christina Milian is officially signed to YMCMB and a shot aimed at Jay-Z & Kanye West.

Watch below as Lil Wayne introduces the party with a moment of silence to Whitney Houston, announces Christina Milian's affiliation, and fires shots at The Throne. Hit the jump to see more highlights of the party!

Twista - Whitney Houston Tribute

The world has been in shock after learning of the unfortunate and seemingly premature death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented vocalists to ever grace the stage. Chicago quick spitter Twista is among the first of I'm sure a long list of musicians who will pay tribute to Whitney in the coming days, as he admits how much of an impact she has had on him.

Twista - Whitney Houston Tribute

Download: Twista - Whitney Houston Tribute 

Props to UHTN

Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

Scolla is well on his way to dominating the lanes of both Hip Hop and R&B as the Detroit native continues to take us along #ScollasWebTour.  Check out the newest addition to the series, "Tell Me If You Down," which has me remembering how easy it was to get a boo thang back in the day.

Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

Download: Scolla - Tell Me If You Down

Props to The Source

Previously: Scolla - Take What's Mine ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Big Sant