Friday, March 9, 2012
Lil' Kim Is In "Kanye West Mode" [VIDEO]
French Montana Talks Relationships With Diddy And Rick Ross On RapFix Live [VIDEO]
French Montana sat on the RapFix Live couch for the first time on Wednesday and chopped it up with Sway about his selection as part of the XXL Freshman Class, along with his relationships with Rick Ross and Diddy. Watch below as he explains the infamous bear hat that he rocked on the XXL cover, and hit the jump to understand his joint deal with MMG and Bad Boy.
Waka Flocka Performs At Kanye West's Runway After Party [VIDEO]
Following the premiere of Kanye West's ready to wear fashion line in Paris, he celebrated, of course, with an afterparty. Waka Flocka hit the stage to perform "Round Of Applause" and later shared the stage with Common and Mos Def. I wasn't able to find footage of that performance, but watch below to see Waka hit the stage solo.
Props to Miss Info & Crunk + Disorderly
Previously: Waka Flocka Flame ft. Drake - Round Of Applause [Music Video]
Mary J. Blige Performs "Why" Live On American Idol [VIDEO]
Last night Mary J. Blige hit the American Idol stage and performed "Why," one of my favorites from her latest album My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act I). Watch below as she gives a great performance of the Rick Ross featured track, and pick up the album if you haven't already!
Props to Miss Info
Previously: Mary J. Blige - Mr. Wrong feat. Drake [Music Video]
WZRD Performs "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" Live On Conan [VIDEO]
Kid CuDi has been very vocal about his issues with WZRD's reception, more notably about its lack of proper distribution to stores. Surprisingly, the album debuted at an impressive #3 on the Billboard charts. To keep the WZRD momentum going, CuDi and Dot Da Genius performed their single "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" with a live band on Conan.
Props to P&P
Previously: WZRD (KiD CuDi + Dot Da Genius) - WZRD [Tracklist]
Los - Swag City Bitch (Freestyle)
Los proves with each freestyle that he's a beast and this "Rack City" freestyle is no different. I'm ready for more original stuff from the Bad Boy. The Crown Ain't Safe is out NOW.
Los - Swag City Bitch (Freestyle)
Download: Los - Swag City Bitch (Freestyle)
Props to HNHH
Previously: Los Freestyles In Toronto [VIDEO]
Gunplay - Jump Out [Music Video]
Gunplay's new mixtape Bogota Rich: The Prequel drops in less than 2 hours and he dropped this music video today as a reminder. Watch the visuals to "Jump Out" below, which shows exactly why you shouldn't push Gunplay's buttons.
Lloyd Banks - Wake Up
Hot 97 premiered this Lloyd Banks track yesterday, but honestly I can do without it. "Wake Up" seriously sounds like something Fab would make. What do you think? Hit up the comments and let me know!
Lloyd Banks - Wake Up
Download: Lloyd Banks - Wake Up
Props to Real Talk NY
Previously: Lloyd Banks - Jackpot
Ski Beatz Remembers The Notorious B.I.G. [VIDEO]
Today we remember the life of The Notorious B.I.G. who was killed exactly 15 years ago. In an interview with CopThatTV, Ski Beatz shared his Biggie story and speaks on a missing the opportunity to get a beat to him before he passed.
Props to AO!
Previously: Ski Beatz Presents BluTops Starring Cam'ron, Vado & McKenzie Eddy, Vol.1 [FreEP]
Chris Brown - How I Feel
Chris Brown tones down the techno theatrics and gets personal on "How I Feel," a rap about his journey in music starting as a boy in Tappahannock, VA. Drumma Boy handles the production as Chris Brown addresses the domestic violence that took place in his home as well as in his own life when he brutally beat Rihanna saying: "19 a nigga went through a tragedy, 3 years a nigga just found a better me." Fortune is due out May 8th.
Download: Chris Brown - How I Feel
Chris Brown - How I Feel Lyrics
Props to Pinboard Blog
Previously: Chris Brown - Fortune Webisode #1 [VIDEO]
Young Jeezy - Leave You Alone Ft. Ne-Yo [Music Video]
Young Jeezy uses a little of his snowglobe charm to snatch up a beautiful Latina although her brothers would kill him if they knew in the video to Thug Motivation 103 standout "Leave You Alone." Watch below to catch cameos from Warren G and Freddie Gibbs and to catch Ne-Yo spinning in circles.
Previously: Young Jeezy Performs "Leave You Alone" Live With Ne-Yo [VIDEO]
Usher - Climax [Music Video]
Usher's new single "Climax" has been stuck in my head since Diplo released it seemingly out of nowhere a few weeks ago. The music video definitely lives up to the dramatics of the track as Usher finds himself in a love triangle with the women he loves and her boyfriend. Usher's sophomore album is due later this spring, and I can't wait.
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Props to Rap-Up
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The KickDrums - Thieves In The Choir Ft. Casey Veggies
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Indie band The KickDrums linked up with Casey Veggies on "Thieves In The Choir," their duo's second single from their upcoming mixtape Follow The Leaders.
The Kickdrums - Thieves In The Choir Ft. Casey Veggies
Download: The Kickdrums - Thieves In The Choir Ft. Casey Veggies
Read More At The Well Versed!
Rye Rye - Boom Boom
M.I.A. protege Rye Rye releases the latest single from her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!, which is set to drop May 15th.
Read More At The Well Versed!
Sene - Brookylknight
"Brooklyknight" Sene provides the title track from his new album set to hit stores on April 24th. Check out the album trailer after the jump!
Jim Jones - Letter To The Game [Music Video]
Jim Jones takes you through a visual journey through his rap career on the music video to "Letter To The Game." The track is taken from Jim's October mixtape Vampire Life that I felt got lost in the scuffle since 20 other mixtapes dropped the same day.
Props to XXL
Previously: Torch Ft. Jim Jones & Provalone P - Uptown
Ace Hood - Hallucinations [Music Video]
Ace Hood shows off his darker side in the music video to "Hallucinations," the lead single from his Starvation mixtape. I appreciate Ace for showcasing his versatility on this one, so I'm looking forward to the tape.
Props to RM
Previously: Bow Wow ft. Ace Hood - We Goin Hard
Joe Budden Talks Candidly With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]
Joe Budden and The Breakfast Club? You already know this is about to be a wild interview.
Watch below as the quarter of the Slaughter talks with Angela Yee, DJ Envy and Charlemagne about the Slaughterhouse album welcome to OUR House, his solo album, the Eddie Murphy death incident, and more!
Props to Nah Right
Previously: Joe Budden Performs "Sober Up" Live On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]
Big K.R.I.T. - Boobie Miles [Music Video]
The trailer for the "Boobie Miles" video came out a few weeks ago, and now, 4EvaNaDay later, the entire clip is available. Check out the Va$htie directed visuals below, and go out and win. No matter what your goal is or your passion is, this Big K.R.I.T. track is relevant.
Previously: Big K.R.I.T. Shows You How To Listen To 4EvaNaDay [VIDEO]
Consequence - On Da Spot Freestyle [VIDEO]
Props to Nah Right
Previously: Consequence - They My Juniors ft. Busta Rhymes
Game Ft. Kendrick Lamar - The City [Behind The Scenes]
Game took a break from spitting on fans to film the video to the R.E.D. Album's best track, "The City" featuring a MONSTER of a verse from Kendrick Lamar. Watch below as director Matt Alonzo makes everything happen!
Props to Nah Right
Previously:
Jay-Z Performs "Public Service Announcement" Live At Carnegie Hall
American Express recently revealed that Jay-Z would be the headliner for its SXSW showcase on March 12th at 8 PM ET. The show will serve as the kickoff for the music leg of the festival and will be live streamed on YouTube and available for view on demand from March 13-19 for those who won't be there. To promote the concert, AMEX released high quality footage of Jay-Z's performance of "Public Service Announcement" at Carnegie Hall. Hit the jump to watch the trailer for the SXSW American Express show!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Blaqstarr - Roses
Baltimore jack of all trades Blaqstarr presents "Roses," the lead single from his debut LP Here We Are set to be released this summer on M.I.A.'s label N.E.E.T. Recordings.
Read More At The Well Versed!!
Rick Ross & Meek Mill Peform "Finals" Live During CIAA Weekend [VIDEO]
Charlotte was so packed with celebrity performances for CIAA and footage from Rick Ross and Meek Mill's performance has finally surfaced in meticulous MMG packaging. Watch below as they perform "Finals" and catch the cameos in the video from Wale, Gunplay, French Montana, and Juelz Santana.
Props to RM
Previously: Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill - Bag Of Money ft. T-Pain
Curren$y Announces Producers On "The Stoned Immaculate" Album [VIDEO]
VIBE got the chance to sit down with Curren$y before his set at Cypress Hill's Smoke Out 2012 Festival where announced that his upcoming album The Stoned Immaculate is set for release in either May or June and features production from Pharrell, DJ Toomp, Justice League, and Tone P. Watch below as he also expresses a desire to work with Kanye West.
Props to RM
Previously: Curren$y & Styles P - The1st28 [FreEP]
A Night In The Life Of 2 Chainz [VIDEO]
If I could follow any rapper around for a day it'd be 2 Chainz. Okay, maybe not, but I'm curious to see if his life lives up to the lyrics I've grown to love. DJ Black Bill Gates did the job for me and captured a night in the life of the Codeine Cowboy, which included shooting the video to "Yao Ming," performing in Decatur, and hitting the studio.
Props to TTM
Previously: YG ft. 2 Chainz & Tyga - Snitches Ain't (Remix)
STS - GOLDRush [Music Video]
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Looks like I was wrong when I thought STS was done with his weekly GOLDRush visual series, and I couldn't be more happier about my mistake. Slim declares that he will keep being himself and keep moving his art even if it takes some people longer to catch on. GOLDRush and The Illustrious are out now!!
Props to okayplayer
Previously: STS - GOLDRush [New Mixtape]
Aleon Craft ft. Grip Plyaz & Tuki - My Girlfriend [Music Video]
Aleon Craft, Grip Plyaz and Tuki dedicate their new video to "My Girlfriend" to the love of their life, Mary Jane. Watch below as they puff, puff, pass her with each verse and make sure you check out SMKA's The 808 Experiment: Vol. 3 after the jump!
Roc Marciano - Poltergeist
Roc Marciano's new single "Poltergeist" is one of those graphic tracks you just have to zone out and listen to. The MARS super group member lets The Arch Druids man the production on this single from his forthcoming album Marci Beacoup.
Roc Marciano - Poltergeist
Download: Roc Marciano - Poltergeist
Props to unkut
Previously: Cormega Ft. Action Bronson, Roc Marciano & Saigon - MARS
Napoleon Da Legend - Napoleonic Language [Music Video]
Napoleon Da Legend turns his hot freestyle for Thermal Soundwaves Radio into an even hotter video as he gives us a lesson on his "Napoleonic Language." He makes it a point to show you how he's not a one dimensional emcee as he identifies himself using credentials that definitely wouldn't fit on a Twitter bio, let one piece of paper. "Napoleonic Language" is set to appear on Themal Soundwaves Presents: Timeless Beat Jackers, which pays tribute to classic Hip Hop beats.
Directed by Crazy Al Cayne
Previously: Napoleon Da Legend - Napoleonic Language
PENstation - Blast Off (Remix)
Mr. Write and Riddles continue to jack for beats as they team up over Sonnymoon's "Blast Off" and take off with nonstop bars. This beat just does something to me.
Did you peep the shout out from Riddles???? WE MADE IT MAMA!!
Previously: Mr. Write - Thank You (Freestyle)
Sean Price - Occupy All Streets
Sean Price delivers a quick, heavy hitting verse over the Illatracks produced "Occupy All Streets." And no, this is not in partnership with Jay-Z's controversial t-shirts.
Sean Price - Occupy All Streets
Download: Sean Price - Occupy All Streets
Props to Bootleg Kev
Previously: Sean Price - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle
A Peek Into 9th Wonder's Class At Duke University [VIDEO]
I hope these students realize how lucky they are because if I had the chance to be taught the history of sampling soul in Hip Hop by a one of the greats like 9th Wonder, I would never stop asking questions. Check out a recent feature from CBS News chronicling the importance of 9th Wonder's class at Duke University below, and hit up the comments and tell me if you've taken any college courses on Hip Hop!
Props to The Source
Previously: 9th Wonder, J. Cole & Phonte Talk North Carolina Hip Hop [VIDEO]
Snoop Dogg - Stoner's Anthem
Now after these years Snoop, you're just dropping a track called "Stoner's Anthem?" Listen to his new single below, a smooth track that is complimented by Snoop's melodic flow.
Snoop Dogg - Stoner's Anthem
Purchase: Snoop Dogg - Stoner's Anthem
Props to Nah Right
Previously: Raheem DeVaughn - Be The One ft. Snoop Dogg
Saigon - Where To Find Me Ft. Quan [Music Video]
Saigon links up with Quan to film the visual to "Where To Find Me" a gritty track from his Warning Shots 3 mixtape.
Directed by Pace Media & Smoke Stack
Props to SC
Previously: Cormega Ft. Action Bronson, Roc Marciano & Saigon - MARS
Cory Gunz - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)
Cory Gunz keeps it in the YMCMB-MMG family as he rhymes over "Stay Schemin." This will be included on Gunz's upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape That's What The F**k I'm Talkin Bout.
Cory Gunz - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)
Download: Cory Gunz - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)
Props to RM
Previously: Prodigy Ft. Cory Gunz - Great Spitters
Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) Ft. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona
The lovely Nitty Scott, MC just offered up a great late night snack via Twitter in the form of a hot track. Listen to the Neapolitan remix (ha!) of "Auntie Maria's Crib" which features fellow emcees Action Bronson and The Kid Daytona.
Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) Ft. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona
Download: Nitty Scott, MC - Auntie Maria's Crib (The Neapolitan Remix) Ft. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Wiz Khalifa Ft. Fashawn - Mt. Money
Wiz Khalifa wasn't playing when he said he had some heat in the studio because his new track with Fashawn is fire and it's not even going to make the cut for Taylor Allderdice. Enjoy "Mt. Money" regardless, and hit up the comments with your expectations of the Taylor Gang chief's new mixtape!
Wiz Khalifa Ft. Fashawn - Mt. Money
Download: Wiz Khalifa Ft. Fashawn - Mt. Money
Props to Fashawn
Previously:
Jadakiss Talks Staying Relevant In Hip Hop [VIDEO]
BET.com's Jabari Johnson caught up with Jadakiss during Orlando's All Star Weekend and talked to the D-Block emcee about his passion for basketball, staying relevant in the music industry, and his upcoming projects.
Props to XXL
Previously: The Kid Daytona ft. Jadakiss - LOW (Remix)
Honors English Explains Relationship With Needlz & Freestyles For ThisIs50 [VIDEO]
Props to ThisIs50
Previously: Honors English - State Of The Art [Free Download + Visual Album]
Kid Ink - LA Leakers Freestyle [VIDEO]
Kid Ink stopped through Power 106 FM to drop off an exclusive freestyle for the LA Leakers. Watch below as he rhymes over Travis Porter and Tyga's "Ayy Ladies," and hit up the comments to let me know if you were impressed or not!
Props to VHH
Previously: Kid Ink - Time Of Your Life
Gerald Walker - Bulletproof Soul [Prod. by Cardo]
Gerald Walker and Taylor Gang producer Cardo link up once again to provide the latest leak from Gerald's long awaited project Believers Never Die, which is due out in April. Loving the Sade sample on the track.
Gerald Walker - Bulletproof Soul [Prod. by Cardo]
Download: Gerald Walker - Bulletproof Soul [Prod. by Cardo]
Props to GWHH
Previously: Gerald Walker - Please, Shut The F**k Up! [Music Video]
Juicy J Reveals New Album Title [VIDEO]
Taylor Gang rapper Juicy J made the time to chop it up with Re-Up TV on the night of his Richmond, Virginia concert at The Hat Factory. Listen below as he expresses a desire to work with The Weeknd and reveals the title to his upcoming album: Stay Trippy. Sorry in advance for all the background noise.
Props to XZ
Previously: Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J Perform "My Favorite Song" Live on Shade 45 [VIDEO]
Drake Brings Out J. Cole, Meek Mill & LoveRance Out In LA [VIDEO]
Drake pulled out all the stops when he arrived at USC last night for the Club Paradise Tour and brought out not one but three special guests to share the stage with him. Watch below as Drake performs live with J. Cole and Meek Mill and hit the jump to watch Love Rance perform his hit "UP!" and to also catch some more notable performances from Drake and A$AP Rocky's set!
Problem - Welcome To Mollywood [New Mixtape]
Cali emcee Problem decided to drop nineteen tracks of straight heat since he had to push back his upcoming album Plan B. Check out Welcome To Mollywood below, a project which features West Coast runners Bad Lucc, Skeme, E-40, Ya Boy, Dom Kennedy, and Kurupt. This is quite the consolation prize!
Download: Problem - Welcome To Mollywood
Props to AO!
Previously: Problem - Last Love [Music Video]
ANTHM - Can I Live [Music Video]
Duke University grad ANTHM takes a classic Bad Boy cut and makes it relevant to the world he lives in on the music video to the When We Were Kings track "Can I Live."
Read More At The Well Versed!
The Knux - 1974 Ft. Natalia Kills [Music Video]
The Knux takes their show to the skating rink along with British singer Natalia Kills on the music video to Eraser standout, "1974."
Read More At The Well Versed!
Previously: The Knux - Razorblade [Music Video]
Maffew Ragazino Sr. - Decepts On The L Train [Music Video]
Maffew Ragazino visualizes his track "Decepts On The L Train" from producer ATG's The Susan Sarandon Story project, which you can stream/download after the jump.
J. Pinder - Never No [Music Video]
Seattle emcee J. Pinder comes through with the video to "Never No," the lead single to his upcoming album Careless.
Read More At The Well Versed!!
Da Internz Describe Working With Nas [VIDEO]
Da Internz revealed in an earlier interview that they have been in the studio with Nas, but they opened up a little more with Rap-Up TV about the extent of their collaborations. Watch below as the production duo claim that Nas is "trying to tear the skin off [our] face" with his new material. Can't wait to hear it!
Props to Miss Info
Previously: Da Internz Weigh In On The "Birthday Cake" Remix [VIDEO]
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