Jay-Z Performs "Jigga What, Jigga Who" Live At Carnegie Hall [Music Video]

Here's one last video of Jay-Z's Carnegie Hall concert to promote tonight's live streamed Amex Sync Show concert at SXSW. Watch Hov perform "Jigga What, Jigga Who" below, and make sure you go to YouTube at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT to catch his concert live!



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Previously: Jay-Z Remembers The Notorious B.I.G. [VIDEO]

D.O.P.E. ft. T.I. - Harry Potter [Music Video]

D.O.P.E. continues to capitalize on their push from Grand Hustle boss T.I. as they release the video to "Harry Potter," the magical standout from the trio's self titled mixtape. Watch below as Spodee, Rich Kid Shawty, and Yung Booke show you how they make the work disappear.



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Previously: T.I., B.o.B, D.O.P.E. & Big Kuntry King Take Over Atlanta's The Mansion Elan [VIDEO]

Drake ft. Rihanna - Take Care [Behind The Scenes Pics]

From the looks of these behind the scenes pics, Drake and Rihanna get take really good care of each other in the music video to his latest album's title track. Check more photos after the jump, and stay tuned to G.U.E. for the release of the Yoann Limoine directed visuals!

Jay-Z Remembers The Notorious B.I.G. [VIDEO]

MTV reached into the vaults and found a vintage interview of Jay-Z speaking on his relationship with Biggie, and they prefaced the clip with some footage of Lil Kim's recent interview with Rap Fix Live. Watch below as a younger Jay speaks on the chemistry that he and B.I.G. had in the studio and how difficult it is to work without him.



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Previously: Jay-Z Performs "On To The Next One" Live At Carnegie Hall [VIDEO]

Dustin-Prestige - Ice Cold ft. Blaze Burna & B. Hardy

Houston rapper Dustin-Prestige links up with fellow Texas emcees Blaze Burna and B. Hardy on "Ice Cold," the latest leak from his upcoming project Plaid.

Dustin-Prestige - Ice Cold ft. Blaze Burna & B. Hardy [Prod. by Timned]


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Electric Circus Talks Candidly With ScHoolboy Q [VIDEO]

Electric Circus was granted access to follow ScHoolboy Q as they followed him through NYC as he prepped for his showcase that took place a few weeks ago. He shares a little of his botany knowledge and admits that there isn't too much gangsta in his lungs for oral sex. Clearly NSFW.



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Previously: ScHoolboy Q - Higher Education (Part 1) [VIDEO]

Mac Miller ft. Posdnuos & Raekwon - Of The Soul (Remix)

This collaboration proves that Mac Miller is respected in the Hip Hop community as he shares the studio with the legendary Posdnuos of De La Soul and Raekwon of Wu-Tang. They remix the Blue Slide Park standout "Of The Soul" for a cut that can go on repeat for the rest of the day as far as I'm concerned.

Mac Miller ft. Posdnuos & Raekwon - Of The Soul (Remix)

Download: Mac Miller ft. Posdnuos & Raekwon - Of The Soul (Remix)

Props to OS

Previously:

• Mac Miller ft. Diggy - Definition Of Cool
• Raekwon - Unexpected Victory Vlog Episode 1 [VIDEO]

Jay-Z Performs "On To The Next One" Live At Carnegie Hall [VIDEO]

American Express continues to promote Jay-Z's live SXSW performance, which airs tonight at 8PM ET live on YouTube, by releasing high quality footage of Hov's Carnegie Hall performance. I hope The Roots, Bilal and Bridget Kelly are backing him up again! Genius.



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Previously: Jay-Z Performs "Public Service Announcement" Live At Carnegie Hall [VIDEO]

Fat Joe Performs At SXSW [VIDEO]

SXSW kicked off over the weekend and Fat Joe was one of the festivals first performers as he hit up the Republic Live stage. Watch below as he performs "Ha Ha" and "We Takin Over" among other tracks, and hit the jump as he gets the crowd amped to "Lean Back" and "Make It Rain!"

Terry Urban & Dope Present: The Notorious B.I.G. x Lana Del Rey - Born Ready To Die [New Mixtape]

Terry Urban is a genius. He combines Biggie's Ready To Die with Lana Del Rey's Born To Die on this new mixtape that I'm going to be bumping for months on end.



Download: Terry Urban & Dope Present: The Notorious B.I.G. x Lana Del Rey - Born Ready To Die

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T.I., B.o.B, D.O.P.E. & Big Kuntry King Take Over Atlanta's The Mansion Elan [VIDEO]

T.I.'s been pushing Grand Hustle like crazy lately and he's building up the regime at home as he and his artists B.o.B, D.O.P.E. and Big Kuntry King performed at Atlanta's Mansion Elan Nightclub over the weekend. Shouts to ATL Nightspots for the footage!



Props to 2DB

Previously:

• Trae Tha Truth - Street Life Episode 1 ft. T.I. [VIDEO]
• D.O.P.E. - D.O.P.E. [New Mixtape]
• Melanie Fiona ft. B.o.B - Change The Record

Ryshon Jones - Champion [Prod. by Talen Ted]

This won't appear on Ryshon Jones new project Fuck My Job: Life In Reverse, and I'm glad because this is one of those tracks that just needs to stands alone.

Ryshon Jones - Champion [Prod. by Talen Ted]

Download: Ryshon Jones - Champion [Prod. by Talen Ted]

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Previously: Ryshon Jones - Fuck My Job: Life In Reverse [Trailer]

Chevy Woods - 7.62 Freestyle

Chevy Woods drops in a quick freestyle over Rick Ross's "High Definition" before his Taylor Gang chief puts out Taylor Allderdice tomorrow and shuts down the net.



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J & Chevy Woods - Cup (Up! Remix)

The-Dream Performs Live In NYC [VIDEO]

The-Dream brought his Kill The Lights Tour to New York City and performed his first of two shows at SOB's last night. Rap Radar released a recap of the show where he talked about the fact that he thinks about four artists jacked his style during his two year hiatus before performing hits from his first three albums.



LMAO at the girl he brought out who gave no f**ks abut the concert.

Props to Def Jam

Previously: The-Dream Reveals "Kill The Lights" Tour Dates

Mystikal ft. Lil Wayne & Birdman - Original [Music Video]

Mystikal's induction into YMCMB has officially been visualized as Lil Wayne and Birdman join him in on his first single "Original." Mystikal goes from the prison to a lavish mansion in this new video which shows him rhyming about his plans to dominate the game once again.



Props to XZ

Previously:

• Mystikal ft. Mannie Fresh - Move Something
• Robin Thicke ft. Lil Wayne - Pretty Lil' Heart [Music Video]
• Birdman Addresses Drake & Common Beef [VIDEO]

Dawn Richard - Bombs [Snippet]

Credit: Emeranie

Dawn Richard provides a minute long preview of her new track "Bombs," which will premiere on her upcoming EP Armor On. The audio is accompanied by footage of performances, rehearsals, and studio sessions from both her solo work as well as her run as a member of Dirty Money. Can't wait until Armor On hits iTunes on March 27th!



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Dawn Richard - Fly

Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips [Free Album]

Action Bronson and Party Supplies joined forces with Reebok, Complex, DJ Booth, and Fool's Gold to present their new album Blue Chips free of charge. This is a project I've been excited to hear since news of the collab broke, and I hope I'll be able to get some work done with this on rotation. All of the seventeen tracks were created in a free environment and came together in an improvisational way. Party Supplies handles all of the production on the tape while Action handles the bars with a little help from friends Roc Marciano, Meyhem Lauren, and Das Racist.

Download: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips [Free Album]

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Previously: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Hookers At The Point [Music Video]

Wiz Khalifa Talks Taylor Allderdice With HardKnock TV [VIDEO]

HardKnock TV caught up with Wiz Khalifa during the Smoke Out Festival for a two part, in depth interview about his mixtape Taylor Allderdice, which drops tomorrow.  Watch the first part below as he discusses the letter he wrote to his fans and about returning to the creative space he was in when he made Kush & OJ. Part two after the jump!

John Legend Ft. Ludacris - Tonight (Best You Ever Had) [Music Video]

John Legend gets up close and personal in the video to "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" the second single from the Think Like A Man soundtrack. Watch below as he and Ludacris hit the gray screen, and check out the film when it hits theatres April 20th!



Props to Rap-Up

Previously:

• Stacy Barthe ft. John Legend - No Strings Attached
• DJ Drama ft. T.I., Young Jeezy, Ludacris & Future - We In This Bitch

Fresh Daily - The Brooklyn Good Guy [Free Album]

So glad I woke up listening to Fresh Daily's The Brooklyn Good Guy this morning because this is some good ish. The free album, presented by Footaction and Converse, features Fresh rhyming over top notch production that provides an original sonic environment that places him on a completely different playing field from your average rapper. Happy to see that two of my favorite St. Louis rappers, Black Spade and Rockwell Knuckles, made their mark on the album as well!

Download: Fresh Daily - The Brooklyn Good Guy [Free Album]

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Fresh Daily - G.G.G. (Okay, Okay)

Teyana Taylor - The Misunderstanding Of Teyana Taylor [New Mixtape]

Teyana Taylor has found herself all over the Internet for so many things other than her music, but she's here to put the focus back on what she's all about--expressing herself musically and doing a damn good job at it.  The Misunderstanding Of Teyana Taylor, a clear allusion to Lauryn Hill's Miseducation masterpiece, contains an album's worth of free material to clear up any doubt that she may not have what it takes.  Featured on the project are Wale, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Honey Cocaine, and Travis Porter plus production from Hitboy, DJ Mustard and more!

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Previously: Teyana Taylor - D.U.I. ft. Fabolous & Jadakiss [Prod. by Hit Boy]

YG ft. Meek Mill - Im A Thug

YG linked up with Meek Mill and "Rack City" producer DJ Mustard on "I'm A Thug," the latest leak from his upcoming mixtape 400 Degreez. 


YG ft. Meek Mill - I'm A Thug

Download: YG ft. Meek Mill - I'm A Thug
YG ft. Meek Mill - I'm A Thug Lyrics

400 Degreez drops March 26th!

Props to Nah Right

Previously: YG ft. 2 Chainz & Tyga - Snitches Ain't (Remix)

Bleach Stain - Hard Times

St. Louis emcee Bleach Stain hit me with "Hard Times," the lead single from The Incomporable Mind Of Mr. Stain, his followup to 2010's The Demented Mind Of Mr. Stain. I'm loving his production on this one and I'll let his own words serve as his proper G.U.E. introduction:

For the past few months I've been at an odd place with music...more emotion than I ever intended to surface made their way onto this new tape. "Hard Times" was written right after a break up I went through and the drama that followed. "Hardtimes" has always been a phrase we use to describe a catch 22 situation. "If there is nothing you can do, you have to move on." Lyrically, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Consider "Hard Times" the Memento to my Inception.  - Bleach Stain a.k.a. BeunTe

Download: Bleach Stain - Hard Times

Big K.R.I.T. Brings "Boobie Miles" To 106 & Park [Video]

Big K.R.I.T. stopped by 106 & Park on Friday to premiere his video for "Boobie Miles." Terrence asked him which rappers and producers he would like to form a supergroup and he chose Big Sant, Yelawolf, Bun B, 9th Wonder, and DJ Toomp. That's Southern Hip Hop gold right there. Watch below as he talks about his upcoming tour with J. Cole and explains why Va$htie is her go to woman for music videos!



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Previously: Big K.R.I.T. - Boobie Miles [Music Video]

Eric G - The Jamla Collection, Vol. 1 [Album Stream]

Eric G, 1/7th of 9th Wonder's Soul Council, has been responsible for producing a slew of tracks for those on the Jamla roster. He handpicked a few of his favorite beats and put together The Jamla Collection, Vol. 1, a selection of instrumentals that he just put up for sale on Bandcamp.  Stream the entire project for free below!





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Ski Beatz Performs With A Live Band On Sway's Concert Series [VIDEO]

Ski Beatz took Sway In The Morning's Concert Series to another level when he brought a full live band and background singers to perform a selection of tracks from 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight. Watch below as he performs  standouts "Did It For The Green" featuring Dash & Retch and "Thank God" with Ilike and G.U.E. favorite Rugz D. Bewler.



Hit the jump to watch Ski Beatz and C-Plus perform "Heaven" and to get lost in their freestyle jam session!

Trae Tha Truth - Street Life Episode 1 [VIDEO]

Trae Tha Truth kicks off his new Street Life vlog with episode 1, which follows the Houston emcee as he hits Atlanta for Future's "Same Damn Time" video shoot, stops by Stankonia Studios to kick it with Big Boi, meets up with T.I. in TreeHouse Studios and shoots the video for "I'm On 2.0."



Props to HHNM

Previously: Trae Tha Truth, Chipmunk & Iggy Azalea Sign To T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records [VIDEO]

Ryshon Jones - Fuck My Job: Life In Reverse [Mixtape Trailer]

Ryshon Jones and I had a short Twitter convo about quitting your job to go after your dreams, and I'm glad he said "F**k it" and chose to put his all into music. Inspired by his newfound freedom, he added Fuck My Job to the title of his upcoming project Life In Reverse. Watch the trailer below which features an intro by "DJ Envy," and make sure you check him out at SXSW if you're hitting up Austin!



Props to UHTN

Previously: Ryshon Jones - White Lines [Prod. by Sango]

DJ Definit x The Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Prophecy [New Mixtape]

There's nothing better than relaxing on a Sunday to some Biggie. Although it's been 15 years since his passing, his music carries on his legacy thanks to people like DJ Definit, who just released the mixtape The Notorious Prophecy. The tape includes blends classic Biggie tracks with its original counterparts including Mtume's "Juicy Fruit" and The Isley Brothers's "Between The Sheets." Enjoy!

Mixtape: Dj Definit X Biggie Smalls - GetRightMusic

Props to the homies at Get Right Music

El-P - The Full Retard

Producer, DJ, and emcee El-P has gone five full years since releasing a solo non-instrumental album, and from the sounds of this single he's not holding back AT ALL when he drops Cancer For The Cure, which will feature Killer Mike, Danny Brown, and Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire. Check out the project's lead single "Full Retard" below.

El-P - The Full Retard
Download: El-P - The Full Retard

Props to Stereogum

Previously: Killer Mike x El-P - Big Beast ft. Bun B, T.I. & Trouble

Lo Keys - No Love

Lo Keys is showing no mercy on "No Love," the latest leak from his forthcoming project American Greed (Scams, Schemes and Broken Dreams). If you're going to be at SXSW this year, he'll be performing with his partner in rhyme Young Gliss on March 15th!

Lo Keys - No Love

Download: Lo Keys - No Love

Props to UHTN

Previously: Talent Couture ft. Lo Keys - All Alone

Le$ - Chasing Sunsets

Le$ came through with a track perfect for Sunday. Like he says on the hook, "This is something you can vibe to, lay back just ride to." Menace just dropped last week and he's already dropping new music? Sheesh.

Le$ - Chasing Sunsets

Download: Le$ - Chasing Sunsets

Props to Settle4Le$

Previously: Le$ - Menace [New Mixtape]

Chris Brown - F**k The City Up [Prod. by Drumma Boy]

When I first saw the title to this new Chris Brown track, I thought he was doing a freestyle over T.I. and Young Jeezy's song, but nope. Sounds nothing like it. He joins forces with Drumma Boy once again to release "F**k The City Up," a smooth cut that G.U.E. deems SERTAfied. Fortune drops May 8th!



Download: Chris Brown - Fuck The City Up

Previously: Chris Brown - How I Feel [Prod. by Drumma Boy]

Zip Kennedy - One Up

Zip Kennedy will drop Stamp My Name, his followup to his popular album Sky Republic, on March 27th, and he let loose of his new track "One Up" right in time for the weekend. I have a feeling this hook will be stuck in my head by the end of the night...

Zip Kennedy - One Up [Prod. by Slash Major]

Download: Zip Kennedy - One Up

Previously: Zip Kennedy ft. Bull & Pesos E - Navajo Webster [Music Video]

Emanny Ft. Jadakiss - Young & Ready [Music Video]

Emanny's "Young & Ready" is one of my favorite songs from the Bronx singer, and after over three months he's finally dropped the visuals.  Watch below as Jadakiss spreads the So Raspy movement and Emanny's Summer Leather Vest partner Joe Budden makes a cameo.



Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• Summer Leather Vest (Joe Budden + Emanny) - Tell Him Something
• Jadakiss Talks Staying Relevant In Hip Hop [VIDEO]

Waka Flocka Flame - I Don't Really Care ft. Trey Songz

It's the weekend so you know what that means. BOW. BOW. BOW BOW BOW.

Not sure if "I Don't Really Care" is going to bang like "Round Of Applause" but I'm sure it'll dominate clubs just like every other single Waka's dropped. Triple F Life coming soon.

Waka Flocka Flame - I Don't Really Care ft. Trey Songz

Download: Waka Flocka Flame - I Don't Really Care ft. Trey Songz

Props to Miss Info

Previously: Waka Flocka Performs At Kanye West's Runway After Party [VIDEO]

Heath McNease - Thrift Store Jesus [Album Stream]

Heath McNease first caught my attention with his and Playdough's Wed, White & Wu project, and the Atlanta emcee has opened my ears once again with his new album Thrift Store Jesus. The flow, the lyrics and the instrumentation are better than those of most projects I've heard lately, and the consistency is most likely due to Heath's involvement into every aspect of Thrift Store Jesus's creation. He co-produced the majority of the tracks and also played the acoustic guitar, ukelele, piano, and xylophone on certain selections. No wonder this debuted on Bandcamp at #1 and stayed their for 6 days!





Previously: Playdough x Heath McNease - Wed White And Wu [New Mixtape]

Gunplay - Bogota Rich: The Prequel [New Mixtape]

MMG representative Gunplay serves up the prequel to his mixtape Bogota with Bogota Rich, a collection of freestyles and original tracks. I'm still getting a feel for the Miami rapper so I've got no opinion on the tape as of yet. If you do, hit up the comments and let me know!

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Previously: Gunplay - Jump Out [Music Video]

Stalley - Everything New [Prod. by Chad Hugo]

From the title alone, Stalley's Savage Journey To The American Dream sounds like it will be a wild ride, and the project's lead single proves this to be true. Check out the Chad Hugo produced "Everything New" below, which features the trademark Neptunes originality as well as Chad's love for the keys.


SJTTAD drops March 30th!

Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Stalley - Savage Journey To The American Dream [Artwork + Tracklist]

Kardinal Offishall - 1st 48 [Prod. by Nottz]

Toronto veteran Kardinal Offishall and producer Nottz have linked up to create their joint project
A.M.T.R.I.M (Allow Me To Re-Introduce Myself), which is set for release next month.  Check out A.M.T.R.I.M.'s first single, "1st 48," below and hit the comments with your thoughts on the track!

Kardinal Offishall - 1st 48 [Prod. by Nottz]

Download: Kardinal Offishall - 1st 48 [Prod. by Nottz]

Props to HHNM

Hot 97 Interviews T'yanna Wallace, Biggie's Daughter [VIDEO]

Yesterday on Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds's morning show on Hot 97, T'yanna Wallace, the eighteen year old daughter of The Notorious B.I.G. stopped by to discuss her father. Watch below as the Penn State student reveals her favorite Biggie song and talks about her memories of her dad.



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Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Blue Chips [Artwork + Tracklist]

Action Bronson and Party Supplies drop their free album Blue Chips in just three days on March 12th, and now the full tracklist has been revealed. The project, presented by Reebok and Fool's Gold, includes seventeen tracks with features from Roc Marciano, Meyhem Lauren, and Das Racist.

Props to HHDX

Previously: Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Hookers At The Point [VIDEO]

Robin Thicke Honors Whitney Houston Live On Ellen [VIDEO]

Robin Thicke visited Ellen yesterday and performed Whitney Houston's Waiting To Exhale classic "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" in her memory. Watch the tribute below, and hit the jump to watch his performance of his latest Love After War single, "Pretty Little Heart."