After a spiritual awakening while spending time in Jamaica, Snoop Dogg has to decided to bury the name that brought him to stardom and create a new name: Snoop Lion. Hit the jump to read more about the name change and Snoop's official statement.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
NEWS: 2012 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations
This morning, MTV announced the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards nominees. From what it seems, nothing out of the ordinary has made the list. Although, we do have some new nominees (such as Childish Gambino and Selena Gomez). Hit the jump to read all of the nominations.
VIDEO: Rick Ross Speaks on "God Forgives, I Don't (Album)" on Big Boy's Neighborhood
Rick Ross speaks on his recently released album, God Forgives, I Don't, and performs a few cuts after the jump. UGH *Rick Ross voice*
MUSIC: Sex, Drugs & Hip-Hop [Mixtape] - Tony Yayo
Tony Yayo releases a mixtape, Sex, Drugs & Hip-Hop, on datpiff. To be honest, I wasn't sure this was being released until today. Luckily, you guys get to hear it here first. Hit the jump to listen to the whole project and download it. Salute!
MUSIC: Still Got It (feat. Project Pat) - Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa drops a new track with Project Pat. Not sure where this will end up, but shouts to Wiz for letting this one go. Download after the jump.
NEWS: Official Artwork + Track Listing for 2 Chainz's "Based On a T.R.U. Story (Album)"
2 Chainz reveals the official album artwork and track listing for his upcoming album, Based On a T.R.U. Story, which drops online and in stores August 14th. Hit the jump to peep the track listing. 2 CHAIIINNZZZZ!!!
NEWS: Jadakiss Covers Rhymes & Dimes [Magazine]
Jadakiss covers Rhymes & Dimes magazine. It seems like, no matter what, Jadakiss always has a presence in Hip-Hop. Shouts to Kiss. Salute!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
VIDEO: KUBE 93's Interview with Kendrick Lamar
"Kendrick Lamar sat down with DJ Hyphen and J. Moore of KUBE 93′s Sound Session at their Summer Jam in Washington. Kendrick spoke on balancing his journey to stardom with his focus on the music, his Top Dawg Entertainment family behind the scenes, tour life, “The Recipe” and finding the right single, his upcoming album and more."
VIDEO: Frank Ocean's "channel ORANGE" Tour at Terminal 5 in NYC
Frank Ocean performs "Crack Rock" above, and "Pyramids," "Thinkin Bout You," "Super Rich Kids," and more after the jump.
NEWS: Official Track Listing for Jay Electronica's "Act 2: Patents of Nobility (Album)"
With Jay Electronica's debut album quickly approaching, Jay decides to release a screenshot of the track listing for it. When this album drops, I truly hope no one sleeps on it. I haven't listened to it yet, but I can confidently say Electronica will deserve the top spot on the billboard charts. Hit the jump to peep the track listing and be on the lookout for Act 2: Patents of Nobility soon. Salute!
NEWS: Nas Wanted Jay Electronica to Produce "Untitled (Album)"
In an interview with Complex magazine, Nas reveals that he wanted Jay Electronica to produce Untitled, which dropped in 2008. I am not going to lie, if Jay produced a Nas album that might just be one of the better albums of the decade. Hopefully these two will work more in the future. Hit the jump to listen the whole interview.
NEWS: Mac Miller Announces "Macadelic" Tour with YG, Travis Porter
With Mac's Under the Influence tour wrapping up next month, Mac's already decided to create a second leg of his "Macadelic" tour. The tour will begin September 13th in Louisville, Kentucky. Hit the jump to read what Mr. Miller had to say about the tour and whether or not he'll be coming to a town near you.
MUSIC: Cake (feat. Fabolous & French Montana) - Wale
The Renegades produce a track for Wale, Fabolous & French Montana. Sounds like a stripper song to me. Download after the jump.
MUSIC: Human (The Coolest Remix) + No Disclaimers (Freaks & Geeks Remix) - Jordan Williams
It's been a minute since he decided to drop these, but we still bump it to this day. Here's two songs from the Baltimore native, Jordan Williams. Human starts with an acapella verse and leads into a 2 minute verse of Lupe Fiasco's "The Coolest." No Disclaimers is a 3 minute verse over Childish Gambino's "Freaks & Geeks." Peep Human below and No Disclaimers after the jump. Enjoy!
Saturday, July 28, 2012
NEWS: Snoop Dogg Banned From Norway for Marijuana Posession
I didn't even know this was possible. Please hit the jump to read the whole story. C'mon, Snoop. Enough is enough, man. Haha!
Friday, July 27, 2012
MUSIC: The Cure - J. Cole
MUSIC: All Birds Freestyle (feat. YG) - Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle drops a new track to commemorate getting 2000 new followers on twitter. This time, Nipsey invites YG to remix MMG's "All Birds" from Self Made Volume 2. Download after the jump.
MUSIC: New Day (feat. Dr. Dre) (prod. Swizz Beatz) - 50 Cent
What everyone thought was Alicia Keys' single is now 50's new single off of his upcoming solo effort. Shouts to Swizz Beatz on the production. Be on the lookout for more 50 soon.
VIDEO: There He Go - Schoolboy Q
Schoolboy drops the visuals for my favorite track off of Habits & Contradictions. Enjoy!
NEWS: Mary J Celebrates 20th Anniversary of "What's the 411 (Album)"
On July 28th, 1992, Mary J. Blige released her debut album, What's the 411? Since then, she has become one of the most legendary singers of our generation. In an interview with Boombox, MJB discusses her debut album and how far she's come. Read the article after the jump.
VIDEO: Havoc Admits to Prodigy Diss Tweets
Remember those tweets that we saw aimed at Prodigy from his right-hand man Havoc? Well, Havoc finally addresses his tweets and the state of Mobb Deep.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
MUSIC: Can't Hide It (feat. Rockie Fresh) - Sir Michael Rocks
Sir Michael Rocks connects with MMG's Rockie Fresh to release the second single off of his upcoming project, Lap Of Lux, which drops August 2nd. Sounds like the project is coming along just fine.
VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco Previews New Song "Lamborghini Angels"
Get More: RapFix Live, Full Episodes
"During Lupe’s appearance on MTV Rapfix Live last evening, he dropped some a capella bars from his upcoming song titled ‘Lamborghini Angels’ which is inspired from Stephen Pimpare’s book A People’s History of Poverty in America. The song is expected to release around third week of August and land his forthcoming LP Food & Liquor II." - HipHop-N-More
MUSIC: Weight Scale - Slaughterhouse
Slaughterhouse raps over Nas' "Nasty" beat. Slaughterhouse is one of the most underrated groups in the game right now. I can only hope that this album they're dropping late August will garner mainstream attention. Salute! Download after the jump.
MUSIC: Diced Pineapples (feat. Wale & Drake) + 911 - Rick Ross
Rick Ross leaks two tracks from his upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don't, which drops next Tuesday. The first track is smooth and the production is crisp. The second track is the Rozay we all know. Salute!
Diced Apples (feat. Wale & Drake)
911
NEWS: Lupe Fiasco Says "97% of Hip Hop is Terrible."
In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Lupe Fiasco discusses the state of Hip Hop, his deal with Atlantic, and more. Hit the jump to read the whole interview and peep the video for yourself.
VIDEO: The People Vs. Danny Brown
Danny Brown discusses the over 2000 YouTube comments surrounding the Danny vs. A$AP Rocky conversation, which dropped last month. Hit the jump to see the five-part conversation and click the video above to see Danny's response.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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