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Previously: Wiz Khalifa - Brainstorm [Music Video]
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wiz Khalifa Reveals His 3 Little Digs [VIDEO]
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Previously: Wiz Khalifa - Brainstorm [Music Video]
Cee-Lo & Big Gipp Talk New Goodie Mob Album [VIDEO]
When Cee-Lo and Big Gipp stopped through Shade 45's Sway In The Morning and critiqued some music from Honors English, they stayed for a while to discuss the current situation with Goodie Mob. Watch below as they discuss the legendary group's new deal with the NBA with Sway and Devi Dev.
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Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]
The FADER caught up with all four members of Black Hippy at the FADER Fort during SXSW who started out by performing the ScHoolboy Q remix of "My Girl." Watch below as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Q rep TDE and kick off their shoes to discuss the competition in the group.
Props to RM
Previously: Kendrick Lamar Performs "Hol' Up" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]
Machine Gun Kelly Brings Out Travis Porter & French Montana At EP Release Party [VIDEO]
Last night Machine Gun Kelly celebrated the release of his new EP Half Naked & Almost Famous (available on iTunes now) with a huge release party in NYC. Real Talk NY captured some of the party's moments including Travis Porter's performance "You Don't Know" and French Montana hitting the stage to perform "Stay Schemin" and other tracks.
Props to XZ
Previously: The XXL 2012 Freshman Cyphers (Hopsin, Roscoe Dash, Machine Gun Kelly, Future & Danny Brown) [VIDEO]
A$AP Rocky & A$AP Mob Vs. Nardwuar [VIDEO]
Nardwuar, The Human Serviette, caught up with A$AP Rocky and A$AP Mob in Austin, TX for a great SXSW interview. Watch below as Nardwuar gives the A$AP Mob some nostalgic records and as the A$AP Mob talks about their love for their home burrough, Harlem.
Props to XZ
Previously: A$AP Mob Gets Into Brawl At SXSW [VIDEO]
Game - Behind The Music [Sneak Peek]
Whenever I think of Game I think of controversy, so I know his Behind The Music episode will be very entertaining to watch. The documentary is set to air tomorrow (3/22) at 9 PM ET, and VH1 has offered up a 9 minute sneak peek of the episode, which captures Game proposing to his longtime girlfriend Tiffney Cambridge and tells the story of his childhood.
WOW.
Props to Rap-Up
Previously: Game Ft. Kendrick Lamar - The City [Behind The Scenes]
Future - Pluto [Album Artwork + Track List]
Future didn't impress many with his XXL Freshman freestyle yesterday, but there's no denying that the ATL rapper has hits. His new album Pluto is set for an April 17th release which includes the following tracks:
1. The Future Is Now: ft. Big RubeWhich tracks are you most looking forward to hearing?
2. Parachute ft. R.Kelly
3. Straight Up
4. Astronaut Chick
5. Magic (Remix) ft. T.I.
6. I’m Trippin ft. Juicy J
7. Truth Gonna Hurt You
8. Neva End
9. Tony Montana ft. Drake
10. Permanent Scar
11. Same Damn Time
12. Long Live The Pimp ft. Trae The Truth
13. Homicide ft. Snoop Dogg
14. Turn On The Lights
15. You Deserve It
Props to Karen Civil
Previously: The XXL 2012 Freshman Cyphers (Hopsin, Roscoe Dash, Machine Gun Kelly, Future & Danny Brown) [VIDEO]
David Banner ft. Big K.R.I.T. - Believe [Music Video]
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David Banner and Big K.R.I.T. wasted no time in providing the visuals to "Believe," whose audio was just premiered last week. In the video, the Mississippians travel back home to properly cement their ode to their home state. Banner's Sex, Drugs, & Video Games mixtape is set todrop May 22nd.
Props to AO!
Previously:
Young Gliss ft. Rain & STS - Le Cabinet (Remix)
Young Gliss enlists the help of fellow Philly resident STS and NC's own Rain on the remix to "Le Cabinet." The original can be found on Gliss's The Glimmer EP, which you can download over at TWV!
Young Gliss ft. Rain & STS - Le Cabinet (Remix)
Download: Young Gliss ft. Rain & STS - Le Cabinet (Remix)
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Previously:
Ryan Leslie - 5 Minute Freshen Up [Music Video]
Ryan Leslie invited us to the studio session of "5 Minute Freshen Up" and now he's inviting us to the beach in the video to the 4th installment of his Les Is More visual album.
Props to XZ
Previously: Ryan Leslie - Early Than Late (Freestyle) [VIDEO]
Curren$y - No Squares + Stainless + Sunroof
Shade 45 dropped off tons of new material last night. Right after Big K.R.I.T.'s "I Got This" premiered, Curren$y came through and dropped off not one, but three, new tracks. Not sure about "Stainless" or "Sunroof," but "No Squares" is from his upcoming album The Stoned Immaculate. Enjoy!
Curren$y - No Squares
Download: Curren$y - No Squares
Curren$y - Stainless
Download: Curren$y - Stainless
Curren$y - Sunroof
Download: Curren$y - Sunroof
Props to 2DB
Previously: Curren$y Announces Jet Life Tour With Styles P, Smoke DZA & More
R. Kelly Announces 32 More "Trapped In The Closet" Chapters [Trailer]
As if 22 weren't enough, Robert Kelly is bringing the drama back to R&B with 32 (yes, 32) more chapters of his Trapped In The Closet series. I can only imagine what type of outrageous and foolish stuff will be happening in these chapters, but I believe if there's room for World Star Hip Hop to constantly provide coonery, there's enough subject matter for Trapped In The Closet. Check out the trailer for the new additions below, and get ready!
Props to Prefix Mag
B.o.B - So Good [Music Video]
Right on time, B.o.B premiered the video to his latest single for Strange Clouds. The Ryan Tedder produced "So Good" is sure to give him the crossover love he received on his debut album, and the video is sure to help. Watch below as he treats his lady to a European vacation, and get ready for May 1st!
Props to Nah Right
Previously: B.o.B Talks New Album,T.I., Andre 3000, Favorite Verse & More With Hard Knock TV [VIDEO]
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Chamillionaire - Ammunition EP [Free Stream]
Chamillionaire's back on his independent grind as he "cuts out the middle man" on his latest project, Ammunition. The album is available both physically and digitally on his official site, but the Houston emcee was kind enough to make it available for stream on DatPiff to prove that it's worth the money. Check out Ammunition and decide that for yourself!
Props to HHNM
Previously: Chamillionaire - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)
Big K.R.I.T. - I Got This
Big K.R.I.T. has performed this cut a few times, but he's finally put the audio of "I Got This," the latest single from Live From The Underground, into the hands of Shade 45's Toca Tuesdays. This song is about to tear up some clubs.
Big K.R.I.T. - I Got This (CDQ)
Big K.R.I.T. - I Got This Lyrics
Props to XZ
Previously: Big K.R.I.T. Performs "The Vent" At The SXSW Fader Fort [VIDEO]
Earl Sweatshirt Gives First Interview Since Return On Hot 97 [VIDEO]
Peter Rosenberg faced the grueling task of interviewing Odd Future as he talked to Earl Sweatshirt for the first time since his return from Samoa. Watch below as Earl explains why he was sent away and see how Tyler, Earl and Taco react to fame.
Props to Hypebeast
Previously: Odd Future - Oldie [Music Video]
Frank Ocean - White ft. MeLo-X (Gentrification Mix)
Whatever MeLo-X touches turns to gold and his remix of Frank Ocean's "White" is surely no exception. This time, the producer also lends his voice to the track as he spits a nice verse that perfectly captures the message of the song.
Frank Ocean - White (MeLo-X Gentrification Mix)
Download: Frank Ocean - White (MeLo-X Gentrification Mix)
Frank Ocean - White (MeLo-X Gentrification Mix) Lyrics
Props to GFCNY
Previously:
YG ft. Meek Mill - Im A Thug [Music Video]
Meek Mill joined YG in his hood on the music video to "Im A Thug." The Cali rapper's new mixtape 4 Hunnid Degreez is set to drop on March 26th!
Directed by Alex Nazari
Props to UHTN
Previously: YG ft. Meek Mill - Im A Thug
Stalley - Savage Journey To The American Dream Tour Vlog Pt. 1 [VIDEO]
Stalley takes us behind the scenes on his Savage Journey To The American Dream tour as he flies in to Bloomingdale, Indiana to perform. SJTTAD is coming March 30th!
Previously: Maybach Music Group On BET's 106 & Park [VIDEO]
JaMiss - Champtron ft. Big Sean
Chicago rapper JaMiss called up Big Sean on her new track "Champtron," which I'm sure I'll be quoting this weekend. Get the hook stuck in your head below and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!
JaMiss - Champtron ft. Big Sean [Prod. by Mr. Ripley]
Download: JaMiss - Champtron ft. Big Sean
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DJ Haze – Coast To Coast ft. Joell Ortiz, Nipsey Hussle, Cassidy & Dro Pesci
Infamous DJ Haze is celebrating the physical release of his compilation The Color Purple by making the standout track "Coast 2 Coast" available for free download. Listen below as Joell Ortiz, Nipsey Hussle, Cassidy and Dro Pesci join forces of Haze's production, and make sure you pick up The Color Purple!
DJ Haze – Coast To Coast ft. Joell Ortiz, Nipsey Hussle, Cassidy & Dro Pesci
Download: DJ Haze – Coast To Coast ft. Joell Ortiz, Nipsey Hussle, Cassidy & Dro Pesci
Props to HHNM
Previously: Infamous Haze - I'm Ghost ft. Kendrick Lamar, Nu Jerzey Devil & Tools
T.I. - I Need Dollas (CDQ, No Tags)
T.I.'s "I Need Dollas" first appeared on DJ MLK and DJ Scream's 2012 (The Mixtape) Vol. 2, but it was all tagged up. Now, the Aloe Blacc sampled track is nice and CDQ ready to be added in radio rotation.
T.I. - I Need Dollas (No Tags)
Download: T.I. - I Need Dollas (No Tags)
Props to 2DB
Previously: Grand Hustle & MMG Perform Live At The Warner Sound SXSW Showcase [VIDEO]
Nicki Minaj ft. 2 Chainz - Beez In The Trap
Nicki Minaj ft. 2 Chainz - Beez In The Trap (Clean)
Download: Nicki Minaj ft. 2 Chainz - Beez In The Trap (Dirty)
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Wale ft. Lloyd & Sabi - Sabotage [Music Video]
Wale's new video for "Sabotage" featuring Lloyd and Sabi is set to premiere on 106 & Park in a matter of minutes, but of course the net's got it first.
Wale and Lloyd go back to their high school days where Folarin falls for Sabi all the while a jealous girl tries to break them apart. Aww, this is precious.
Ambition is in stores now!
Props to Rap-Up
Previously: Wale ft. Lloyd - Sabotage [Behind The Scenes Video]
Joell Ortiz Covers Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgetting" [VIDEO]
On the last clip from Slaughterhouse, we saw Crooked I randomly bust out in song, and last night Joell Ortiz took things a step further. Since Ashley Outrageous captured the moment, I'll let her explain:
Smack in the middle of Slaughterhouse's high-energy performance in Ft. Lauderdale at Revolution Live, Royce Da 5'9" asked Joell Ortiz to perform his rendition of Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgetting" for the crowd to see. This, sh*t, was, hilarious! He didn't go out alone either, Joe Budden was kind enough to back him up with old school dance moves, ha!
Props to AO!
Previously: Slaughterhouse Tour: Episode 1 [VIDEO]
The Niceguys - #OVERTOAST
After an extremely busy week at SXSW, The Niceguys aren't resting as the let loose of "#OVERTOAST," the lead single from their upcoming sophomore project James Kelley. Check out the track below, and hit the jump to check out some hilarious footage of the Houston based group's time in Austin!
Kendrick Lamar Performs "Hol' Up" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]
Cam Be got some amazing footage of Kendrick Lamar's performance of "Hol' Up" at both the FADER Fort and the VIBE House where the crowd new every single lyric along with K Dot. This song will never get old to me.
Props to 2DB
Previously: Kendrick Lamar Talks Aftermath Deal & Major Label Debut With Fuse TV [VIDEO]
Wale Talks "Fairy Tales" Video, Working With Chris Brown & More With Fuse TV [VIDEO]
Fuse TV's Allison Hagendorf caught up with Wale during SXSW and asked him about the hilarious "Fairy Tales" video, his experience having Chris Brown direct his "Slight Work" video, and his upcoming material under the MMG umbrella.
Props to TTM
Previously: Wale ft. Rick Ross & Fabolous - Albert Pujols (CDQ)
Dustin-Prestige - Plaid [New Mixtape]
The good people over at Get Right Music just sent over Dustin-Prestige's new mixtape Plaid, and it's helping me realize how much diversity of talent there is in Houston. The Ivy League emcee provides 12 quality tracks including "Ice Cold" and my current favorite "Plight of The Rapper." This is a project you definitely won't want to sleep is because I'm sure Dustin's name will be popping up everywhere soon.
Download: Dustin-Prestige - Plaid [New Mixtape]
Sean Rose - Plenty Of Love [Music Video]
Las Vegas emcee Sean Rose shouts out those who show him "Plenty Of Love" on the music video to one of Overdrive's standout tracks. Watch below and peep cameos from Sway, Freeway and more!
Read more at The Well Versed!
Odd Future - Oldie [Music Video]
Odd Future is 100% complete now that Earl Sweatshirt is back and they're all together in the visuals to "Oldie," the cypher styled track from The OF Tape Vol. 2. The album is on iTunes now!
Odd Future - Oldie Lyrics
Props to Prefix Mag
Previously: Frank Ocean - White
B.o.B Talks New Album,T.I., Andre 3000, Favorite Verse & More With Hard Knock TV [VIDEO]
B.o.B was a busy man during SXSW, but Nick Huff Barili of Hard Knock TV still found the time to ask the Atlanta rapper whatever he wanted. Watch below as he reveals the differences between Strange Clouds and his debut, explains how he finally got Andre 3000 to get on a song, admits his favorite verse is from Kanye West, and talks more about T.I.'s involvement with his music.
Previously: B.o.B - Where Are You (B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray)
Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj - I Don't Give A
Madonna calls up Nicki Minaj for album one more time on "I Don't Give A." It's definitely edgier than "Give Me All Your Luvin'" and is sure to get major club and radio rotation. Nicki mentioned before that she plans on taking Jay's spot and she rephrases one of his famous lines on her guest verse. I'll let RG handle the rest of the interpretation.
Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj - I Don't Give A
Madonna – I Don't Give A... Lyrics
MDNA drops March 26, but you can preorder it on iTunes HERE.
Previously: Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., Cee-Lo & LMFAO Shut Down The Super Bowl [VIDEO]
Ski Beatz ft. Rugz D. Bewler - Thank God [Music Video]
Ski Beatz and Rugz D. Bewler visualize Ski's 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight standout "Thank God," which they recently performed on Sway's Concert Ceries.
Read More At The Well Versed!
Previously: Ski Beatz Performs With A Live Band On Sway's Concert Series [VIDEO]
Sabi - Wild Heart [Music Video]
Sabi will be getting a lot of attention today in the blogosphere as she appears as the leading lady in Wale's "Sabotage," which also premieres today. Check out the pop vocal powerhouse in the visuals to "Wild Heart," a song I've periodically had stuck in my head since I heard it in August.
The 23 year old singer overlooks the LA skyline in this music video for her Warner Bros. debut album, which is set to hit stores in the fall.
Props to Rap-Up
Previously: Next Up - Sabi
The XXL 2012 Freshman Cyphers (Hopsin, Roscoe Dash, Machine Gun Kelly, Future & Danny Brown) [VIDEO]
It's finally time for this year's selection of XXL Freshmen to show why they were chosen and lay down some freestyles. First up in this round are Hopsin, Roscoe Dash, Machine Gun Kelly, Future, and Danny Brown. I know who I expect to kill it, but let's see if anyone actually does.
Props to HHNM
Previously: XXL 2012 Freshman Class Roundtable: Fame & Power [VIDEO]
Rick Ross - Swear To God [Music Video]
Rick Ross won't let us forget about Rich Forever as he drops another set of visuals from the album quality mixtape. "Swear To God" is one of the tape's street anthems and he stays true to the nature of the song by rapping in an alley with a beautiful old school whip. Keep watching and you'll see a preview of the "Party Heart" video! This MMG branding is genius. Self Made, Vol. 2 is on the way!
Props to The Overfeed
Previously: Wale ft. Rick Ross & Fabolous - Albert Pujols (CDQ)
Nicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown - Right By My Side
Nicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown - Right By My Side
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Previously:
Tyga's Tour Bus Shot In Drive By; Honey Cocaine Injured
Update: (3/24): Honey Cocaine Talks About Shooting:
Update (3/22): Tyga called into Power 106 to discuss the Omaha shooting:
Yesterday Tyga's Careless World Tour stopped through Omaha, Nebraska, where things got really out of hand. Watch the altercation that took place on stage where Tyga closed out the show with "Rack City" before promising to meet the guy who threw something onto the stage immediately after.
Following this argument and the concert, gun shots were fired as Tyga's tour bus was exiting the venue, injuring Tyga's artist Honey Cocaine and another unidentified person. Thankfully, Honey's injuries were minor and she's doing fine.
Source: Miss Info
Drake - A Little Favour (GQ Freestyle) [VIDEO]
Drake, GQ Magazine's April 2012 selection to grace the cover of its Style Bible issue, gave the magazine a few free bars for their online feature. Check out the video to his "A Little Favour" freestyle below, and hit the jump for the download!
Download: Drake - A Little Favour (Freestyle)
B.o.B - Where Are You (B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray)
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The journey on the road to B.o.B's Strange Clouds is coming closer to its destination as more of the project reveals itself before its May 1st release. The album's latest single "Where Are You" is a personal track that addresses those who claim he's changed since becoming famous. If you enjoy the battle between B.o.B and Bobby Ray below, purchase the track on iTunes.
Purchase: B.o.B - Where Are You (B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray)
The video for "So Good" premieres tomorrow!
Props to OS
Previously: B.o.B - Strange Clouds [Official Artwork]
Slum Village ft. De La Soul - Turning Me Off [Prod. by Young RJ]
Slum Village links up with another legendary crew on the De La Soul featured "Turning Me Off," the lead single from their mixtape Dirty Slums presented by Mick Boogie. The project is set for a March 27th release and will feature Rapper Big Pooh, Phonte, Phife, Big Sean, Skyzoo, Joe Scudda, and more.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Beyonce Announces Memorial Day Weekend Tour Dates
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Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday April 6, 2012 at 10 AM ET. The venue, designed by Cirque du Soleil's Scèno Plus, is very intimate despite its 5,050 person capacity, due to its sound system and ability to give each seat an unobstructed view of the stage.
Will you be present at Beyoncé's memorial day concerts? Hit up the comments and let me know!
Props to Rap-Up
Previously: Beyoncé - Love On Top (Tedsmooth Remix) [Music Video]
Nas Explains Decision To Work With Nicki Minaj [VIDEO]
Nicki Minaj's track list for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded revealed the project's many interesting features, but the song "Champion" featuring Nas, Drake and Young Jeezy easily evokes the most curiosity. Watch the short clip below as MTV asks Nas about his decision to hop on the track.
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Previously: Nas Performs "The Don" & Other Hits At SXSW [VIDEO]
Dawn Richard Performs "Change" & "Novacane" At SXSW [VIDEO]
Dawn Richard was among the many performers at SXSW, but I'm sure she gained a number of new fans when she blended her new song "Change" with Prince's "I Would Die 4 U" and performed her remix of Frank Ocean's "Novacane." at Cielo. Dawn's new EP Armor On is set to hit iTunes on March 27th!
Jaguar Kash ft. Yung Sosa & Mo Pain - Ricki Lake [Music Video]
Jaguar Kash offers up the first set of visuals from his upcoming project Spanish Mafia, Vol. 1 as he hits the streets to rhyme about his favorite white girl. I'm sure you've heard these types of references before, but Ricki Lake takes the cake as one of the funniest. Watch below as J Kash, Yung Sosa and Mo Pain pay homage, and get ready for the mixtape which is set to drop later this month!
Previously: Jaguar Kash - Migos Bang Too [Music Video]
Huey Mack ft. Scolla & Mike Stud - Nothing Back
WVU sophomore Huey Mack links up with fellow RLES citizen Scolla and Rhode Island's Mike Stud for the first listen from his upcoming project A Boy Named Hue, which he calls his "most impressive piece of work to date." Listen to "Nothing Back" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on the track!
Previously: Scolla - Tell Me If You Down
Props to GMAD
Skyzoo - Rap Like Me [Music Video]
Skyzoo's main priority may be his upcoming September release A Dream Deferred, but he's still giving The Great Debater the attention it deserves by continuing to give the project's best songs the visual treatment. Check out the Cam Kirk directed music video to "Rap Like Me" below, which features footage of his trip to Austin for SXSW. Quick work!
Props to The Overfeed
Previously: Skyzoo Talks "A Dream Deferred" With The Well Versed & 2dopeboyz [VIDEO]
Wale ft. Rick Ross & Fabolous - Albert Pujols
Update: After nearly two months, the untagged version has been released. Props to UHTN
Wale ft. Rick Ross & Fabolous - Albert Pujols
Download: Wale ft. Rick Ross & Fabolous - Albert Pujols
Wale ft. Rick Ross & Fabolous - Albert Pujols Lyrics
(1/31/12:)
If Albert Pujols had "Have a song named after me" on his bucket list, he can cross it off now. As one of STL's former residents this new song from Wale had me hype as soon as it came on. Not sure which project this new collab with Rick Ross and Fabolous will land on, but enjoy regardless!
Props to UHTN
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