Monday, February 28, 2011

MUSIC: Rich & Black (feat. Nas) - Raekwon

The full version of Nas and Raekwon's classic "Rich & Black." Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang drops March 8th.

MUSIC: 21st Century Girl - Willow Smith

Willow Smith's latest piece of work. I wonder where this one is going to end up. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Don't Touch My Radio (prod. Marvelous J) - Big Kuntry King

The second leak off of Big Kuntry's forthcoming mixtape Everything Big. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Lap Dance [Tags] (prod Lex Luger) - Tyga

DJ Ill Will drops a new Tyga track with the production of Lex Luger. Black Thoughts 2 coming soon and Tyga's sophomore album Careless World coming this summer.



NEWS: Epilepsy Organization Attacks Kanye West's "All of the Lights" Video

After watching Kanye West's "All of the Lights," I jokingly said that people were going have seizures watching the video. Little did I know that people are not only having seizures, but enough to the point that charity organization Epilepsy Action has attacked Kanye and director Hype Williams for the video. Is there anything that Kanye can do that's NOT controversial? Hit the jump to learn more about the attacks and Epilepsy Action's official statement.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

NEWS: Official Artwork for Wiz Khalifa's "Rolling Papers"

The album artwork for Wiz Khalifa's major label debut Rolling Papers, which is expected to drop March 29th on Atlantic Records.

VIDEO: Big Sean Performs at Bethune-Cookman University

MUSIC: Zig Zag - M.I.A.

A track left on the cutting room floor from M.I.A.'s latest album /\/\ /\ Y /\. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Young, Wild & Free - Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa connect for what is presumably off of their collaborative album High School. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Bundle Up - The Cool Kids

Mike and Chuck's first offering from their upcoming When Fish Ride Bicycles project, which is set to drop in the spring. Download after the jump.


VIDEO: Roll Up - Wiz Khalifa



The latest visuals from Wiz Khalifa's major label debut Rolling Papers, which drops March 29th via Atlanta Records.

VIDEO: Fifteen Minutes - Erick Arc Elliot

Saturday, February 26, 2011

VIDEO: Young Sinatra II [Snippet] (Live Performance) - Logic



Logic drops a few bars from his Young, Broke, & Infamous track, "Young Sinatra II." SALUTE!

MUSIC: All Dat Ass (feat. Wale & Young Dose) (prod. Drumma Boy) - Yung Joc

Yung Joc hops on a track with Wale and Young Dose. You might recognize the hook. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: I Hate Love - Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne leaks an unreleased a track to Karen Civil that was originally for Tha Carter IV, but was left on the cutting room floor. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Mean Walk (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Mrs. Daja

Mrs. Daja's newest single with Nicki Minaj on her side. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: No Seeds (prod. Dr. Dre) - Game

An unreleased track from Game from his days with G-Unit. Download after the jump.



VIDEO: HardKnockTV's Interview with Travis Barker



HardKnockTV sits down with Travis Barker to discuss the late great DJ AM, Lil Wayne, Yelawolf, his new album and hip hop influences.

MUSIC: No Wallets (feat. Gucci Mane) (prod. Zaytoven) - Kita Kayne

Off of Kita Kayne's upcoming mixtape with Bigga Rankin. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Nothing Like It - J. Cole

Thank you J. Cole for dropping another track for the masses. J. Cole dropped this last night during a UStream session and is a very good present for this Saturday morning. Download after the jump.



VIDEO: Extraordinary - Gudda Gudda

VIDEO: DayToday Season 3 Ep. 8 - Wiz Khalifa

Friday, February 25, 2011

Thursday, February 24, 2011

MUSIC: Do You Know (feat. Kokane) - Jay Rock

Jay Rock drops a freebie for the masses. Sounds like that deal with Tech N9ne's Strange Music Label was a good move. Follow Me Home drops this spring. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Things Get Worse (feat. B.o.B.) - Eminem

An unreleased track from Eminem with hitmaker B.o.B. from 2009. Download after the jump.



VIDEO: Light One Up - Chip Tha Ripper


Chip Tha Ripper - Light One Up from illRoots.com on Vimeo.

The first released track off of Chi Tha Ripper's upcoming Gift Raps, which drops March 1st.

MUSIC: More (feat. Waka Flocka Flame & Smeeze) (prod. Lex Luger) - Snypa Ryfle

The full tagless version of "More," which first appeared on Salute Me or Shoot Me 3. Download after the jump.



VIDEO: Hip Hop Update Interviews Big Sean


Big Sean @ The Rialto Tucson, AZ February 18, 2011 from Taylor Morphy on Vimeo.

Big Sean sits down with Hip Hop Update in Tuscon, AZ to discuss his latest single with Chris Breezy.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

NEWS: XXL's 2011 Freshmen 11...

XXL's newest edition of their freshmen series. Expect to see these artists a lot more by the end of 2011. You can pick up this edition next month and read more about each artist and what they bring to the table. I am not choosing favorites or anything, but... SWAG!

MUSIC: Oh What a Night - Cam'Ron

The full version of Cam'Ron's "Oh What a Night" that was dropped a few years ago on Wet Wipes. Download after the jump.



VIDEO: Pusha T & Bangladesh In The Studio

Monday, February 21, 2011

MUSIC: Top Down (feat. Nas) - Swizz Beatz

Another track for Swizz Beatz's Monster Mondays. This was originally on Swizz Beatz's One Man Band, but here is the track revitalized with three verses from the legendary Nasir Jones. Download after the jump.



Sunday, February 20, 2011

MUSIC: Ain't Slept In Days (feat. Ryan Toby) (prod. Drumma Boy) - Young Buck

Another hood anthem from Young Buck with Ryan Toby on the hook. Download after the jump.



VIDEO: Curren$y Performs at Morgan State University

MUSIC: Red Flame [Mixtape] - Lil B

Lil B drops more music for his fans. He sure does know how to keep his fans satisfied. SWAG! Listen to the whole tape and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: J. Cole at Jay-Z & Lebron 2 Kings Dinner

VIDEO: Purp & Yellow - Snoop Dogg & Game


MUSIC: What You Talkin Bout (feat. N.O.R.E.) - Shawn Chrystopher

Download after the jump.



Saturday, February 19, 2011

VIDEO: Rick Ross & Nicki Minaj Perform at Entourage in Hollywood


VIDEO: Kanye West Performs "H.A.M." in L.A.



Kanye West performs his Watch the Throne single "H.A.M." at Kobe Bryant's premier of his short film, The Black Mamba. Hit the jump to see pictures from the show.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Can a Drummer Get Some - Travis Barker

NEWS: Maybach Music Signs to Warner Bros. Records

That's right, Rick Ross and his Maybach Music roster (Wale, DJ Sam Sneaker, Masspike Miles, Torch, etc...) will be joining Warner Bros. Records. Looks like Maybach Music is really gunning for the top spot nowadays. SALUTE! Hit the jump to read more about the partnership.

VIDEO: All of the Lights - Kanye West

MUSIC: When I Come Back - 50 Cent

Some unreleased 50 for your listening pleasures. Download after the jump.



Friday, February 18, 2011

MUSIC: After Party - Phil Adé

Phil Adé drops his latest track for Phil Ade Friday. It seems like every time I hear from the DMV artist I grow to like him more and more. This week's single is over Sheek Louch's latest single. A Different World drops April 22nd.



MUSIC: Fly Away (prod. Just Blaze) - Eminem

A track from Eminem that didn't make the cut of his Rap Album of the Year Recovery. Apparently the chorus is just a reference. Who do you think would sound the best on this hook? Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Robot Sex - Cee-Lo Green

A track left on the cutting room floor from Cee-Lo's Lady Killer. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Me & My Boo - Donnis

The latest leak from Donnis' upcoming mixtape Southern Lights produced by Free School. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: H.A.M. Freestyle - Lupe Fiasco

Lupe spits a free over Kanye and Jay-Z's Watch the Throne single, "H.A.M." Lasers drops March 8th. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: My Last (feat. Chris Brown) - Big Sean

New Big Sean for your listening pleasures alongside Chris Brown. Finally Famous: The Album coming in March or late Spring. Download after the jump.



VIDEO: Prime - Logic



Some more dopeness from DMV artist Logic. This time with some visuals to go along with it. If you haven't downloaded his debut mixtape Young, Broke, & Infamous, I would suggest doing so soon. Directed by Dro Victorious.

VIDEO: Matter of Time - Ground Up



The latest visuals from Ground Up's Girls Who Smoke Cigarettes. If you haven't jumped on the Ground Up bandwagon yet, I would suggest doing so soon.

MUSIC: Authority (feat. Nate Santos) (prod. Blended Babies) - Pulled Over By The Cops

The newly created group, Pulled Over By The Cops, consisting of Chuck & Mikey of The Cool Kids, Freddie Gibbs, Chip Tha Ripper, and with production from Blended Babies and Bun B drop their first single for the masses. I am excited to see what else comes out of this supergroup. Download their first single after the jump.



NEWS/VIDEO: Official Artwork + Tracklist for Curren$y's "Muscle Car Chronicles"

The official artwork and tracklist for Curren$y's upcoming Muscle Car Chronicles project, which drops March 15th. Hit the jump the peep the tracklist and watch the latest trailer for Muscle Car Chronicles.

MUSIC: LoveLOVE vs. HateLOVE [Mixtape] - Diddy-Dirty Money

Diddy-Dirty Money drops their Valentines Day mixtape for the masses. I know it's not Valentine's Day anymore, but it's NEVER good to miss out on good music. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Cabin Fever [Mixtape] - Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa drops a mixtape while still living off of his "Black & Yellow" high. Good decision to drop a mixtape at this point in his career. Features include Big Sean, Juicy J, Trae the Truth, and features beats from Lex Luger as well. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

MUSIC: Potent Music [Mixtape] - Jae Millz

Jae Millz drops off Potent Music for the masses. Peep the tracklist and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Valentine's Day (feat. Corte Ellis) - Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona makes a track for Valentine's Day. I know it's the day after, but it's always good to hear a Melanie Fiona track. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Rich & Black [Snippet] (feat. Nas) - Raekwon

A snippet of the long-awaited Nas and Raekwon collabo from Raekwon's upcoming Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang EP, which drops March 8th. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: So Close - T.I.

A left over from T.I.'s "No Mercy." Download after the jump.



VIDEO: In The Morning (feat. Drake) - J. Cole

NEWS: Pusha T Talks New Single, Consequence Tweets, & New Mixtape

Pusha T recently sat down with Complex Magazine to discuss his recently released single, "My God," Consequences recent tweets accusing the Pusha of biting his lines, and his upcoming mixtape, Fear of God. It's a pretty good read. Check it out after the jump.

"I haven't taken anything from Consequence, or anybody else, for that matter."

VIDEO: Lo Boots (Re-Up) (feat. Vado) - Tity Boi

VIDEO: Drake, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Receive Platinum Plaques at Cash Money Party

VIDEO: Lil Wayne & DJ Khaled Perform at Grammy Party

VIDEO: Greatest Story Never Told [In Studio Performance] - Saigon

Monday, February 14, 2011

MUSIC: Mister 16: Casino Life [Mixtape] - French Montana

French Montana drops his long awaited mixtape for the masses on V-Day. Features include Waka Flocka Flame, Young Chris, Slim Thug, Rick Ross, & many more. Peep the tracklist and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Happy Valentine's Day Freestyle - Maino

Maino drops a free for his fans in celebration of Valentine's Day. Today is a good day for music. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Hard Way [Remix] (feat. Gilbere Forte') - Miguel

Gilbere Forte' drops the remix to Miguel's single "Hard Way." Download after the jump.




MUSIC: Un-Invited Guest [Mixtape] - Kevin McCall

Kevin McCall teams up with DJ Ill Will and DJ Drama for his debut mixtape, Un-Invited Guest. If you don't know who Kevin McCall is, he is the writer/producer of Chris Brown's "Deuces." He's a really talented guy, with the credits including Gucci Mane, Tyga, Ludacris, Swizz Beatz, and many more. Peep the tracklist and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Hey Young Girl (feat. Marsha Ambrosius) - Young Chris

Young Chris connects with Marsha Ambrosius to deliver some words of wisdom to his daughter about the cruel world that awaits her. Sounds like a pretty good father to me. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Money In My Pocket [Tags] [Remix] (feat. Lil Wayne) - Short Dawg

Lil Wayne throws a few bars over Lex Luger's beat off of Thru the Roof, DJ Drama, & Dirty Yella's Official Young Money All-Star Weekend 2k11 Mixtape. It's tagged up for now, but hopefully the CDQ will surface soon. Download after the jump.



MUSIC: Love Notes [EP] - Hit-Boy

Hit-Boy drops his second instrumental EP just in time for Valentines Day. Peep the tracklist and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: Ashes to Ashes - Rick Ross

MUSIC: My God [Final] (prod. Hit-Boy) - Pusha T

The final version of Pusha T's track expected to be on his upcoming mixtape, Fear of God. In case you didn't know, this is my favorite song right now. I STRONGLY advise that you download it (after the jump).



VIDEO: Eminem Wins Best Rap Album at the 53 Grammy Awards


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Sunday, February 13, 2011

MUSIC: Batteries (feat. Trina) - Ginuwine

Ginuwine drops a single off of his upcoming album, Elgin, which drops February 15th. Trina is the only other person to grace any track on his upcoming project, so expect this album to get personal. Download after the jump.