Wednesday, July 17, 2013

MUSIC: Datz WTF I'm Talkin' Bout [Mixtape] - Cory Gunz [@CoryGunz]

Cory Gunz release another mixtape after his long hiatus from music. Features include Busta Rhymes, Juicy J, Mack Maine, Wiz Khalifa, and more. Hit the jump to listen to and download the entire project. Salute!

NEWS: J. Cole's "Power Trip" Goes Platinum [@JColeNC]

2013 has been a good year for J. Cole. After outselling Kanye West's Yeezus with his sophomore album, Born Sinner, Cole receives another honorable mention from the RIAA. His R&B influenced single, "Power Trip," is certified platinum. Shouts out to Cole and the whole Dreamville crew. 

VIDEO: Jay-Z & Timbaland Discuss "The Blueprint III" Fallout [@S_C_ @Timbaland]

MUSIC: Shut Up (feat. Travis $cott) - Trinidad Jame$ [@TrinidadJamesGG @trvisXX]

Travis $cott helps out Trinidad James with his latest single, "Shut Up." Produced by The Young Chop. Stream below.

NEWS: Chance the Rapper Covers Dazed & Confused [@ChanceTheRapper]

Chance the Rapper covers Dazed & Confused for their tribute to 1993. Pick up this copy of Dazed & Confused tomorrow. Salute!

Monday, July 15, 2013

VIDEO: Jay-Z Talks Magna Carta with Zane Lowe [@S_C_]

MUSIC: Stand Your Ground - Pharoahe Monch [@pharoahemonch]

Another Trayvon tribute for you to digest.

MUSIC: Trigga Man (Trayvon Martin Tribute) - Raheem DeVaughn & Styles P [@Raheem_DeVaughn @therealstylesp]

Raheem DeVaughn and Styles P create a tribute to Trayvon Martin. Rest in Power, Trayvon.

VIDEO: God Bless Amerika - Lil Wayne [@LilTunechi]

LIL WAYNE -GOD BLESS AMERIKA from EIF RIVERA on Vimeo.

MUSIC: Space Jam (feat. Lil Wayne) - Audio Push [@AudioPush @LilTunechi]

Audio Push releases a new track featuring Young Money's frontman. Stream/download below.

MUSIC: Rhapsodist Beats #1 [EP] - The Rhapsodist [@RhapsodistBeats]

Producer The Rhapsodist releases three new instrumentals for your listening pleasures. If you haven't heard of Rhap yet, I suggest you hit up his soundclick and listen to his tracks. If you're a hip-hop artist, he offers reasonably priced production. Listen to each instrumental after the jump and, if you're interested, purchase them here.

Friday, July 12, 2013

VIDEO: Kanye West Flips Out at Paparazzi at LAX [@KanyeWest]



"Hey, Yeezus, I love your music man."
"Hey, I appreciate that but don't talk."

VIDEO: F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt [Live in Miami] - Rick Ross [@RickyRozay]

VIDEO: Jhené Aiko Debuts "Bed Peace" for Rap-Up Sessions [@jheneaiko]



Jhené Aiko debuts a new song for Rap-Up Sessions. She is my favorite.

MUSIC: Take Back the Night - Justin Timberlake [@jtimberlake]



The first single from Justin Timberlake's upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience II, which drops September 30th. Rumble, young man, rumble.

VIDEO: April Fools - Chief Keef [@ChiefKeef]

Thursday, July 11, 2013

MUSIC: Levels Freestyle - Cory Gunz [@CoryGunz]

Off of Cory's Datz WTF Im Talkin Bout mixtape, which drops July 16th.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

VIDEO: Lobby (feat. Loverance)/T-Shirt & No Panties - Sir Michael Rocks [@SirMichaelRocks @LoveRance]

VIDEO: Gees (feat. Schoolboy Q) - Mac Miller [@SchoolboyQ @MacMiller]

MUSIC: Passenger Seat (prod. Cardo) - Snoop Dogg [@SnoopDogg]

Snoop releases music via tha LA Leakers. Expect this to be on their upcoming project, Mental $tates. Stream/download below.

VIDEO: Back 2 Ballin' (feat. French Montana) - Wale [@Wale @FrenchMontana]

VIDEO: Angie Martinez Interviews Jay-Z [7/9/13] [@S_C_]



Jay-Z sits down with Angie Martinez to discuss his recently released Magna Carta Holy Grail, Twitter use, the Brooklyn nets, and more. Peep part two and three after the jump.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

MUSIC: New York, New York (Freestyle) - Bow Wow [@YMCMB_BW]

Bow Wow freestyles over Tha Dogg Pound & Snoop Dogg's original. Stream below.

VIDEO: "Lamborghini Angels" + "ITAL (Roses)" + "Audubon Ballroom" - Lupe Fiasco [@LupeFiasco]

Lupe Fiasco - #1234 from Alex Nazari on Vimeo.

MUSIC: I Can't Stop - Curren$y [@CurrenSy_Spitta]

Curren$y spits over Sledgren's production to release a new single. Stream/download below.

MUSIC: King Steelo (prod. Entreproducers) - Capital Steez [@CapitalSTEEZ_]

New music from Capital Steez in honor of what would have been his 20th birthday. Off of Steez's upcoming posthumous project, King Capital. #LongLiveSteelo.

MUSIC: I'm God (Freestyle) - Ricky Hil [@RickyHil]

Ricky Hil freestyles over Kanye West's original. Download/stream below.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

MUSIC: Act a Fool (feat. Smoke DZA) - Chase N. Cashe [@ChaseNCashe @smokedza]

Chase N. Cashe enlists Smoke DZA for a verse and Cardiak's production for his new single, "Act a Fool." Stream below.

MUSIC: Trampoline (feat. 2 Chainz) - Tinie Tempah [@2Chainz @TinieTempah]

Tinie Tempah's first single off of his upcoming album, Demonstration, which drops later this year. Stream below.

VIDEO: Tunnel Vision - Justin Timberlake [@jtimberlake]

NEWS: Magna Carta Holy Grail [Artwork] - Jay-Z [@S_C_]

Life+Times unveils Jay-Z's album artwork for his upcoming album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, which drops tonight at midnight. Hit the jump to peep the rest of the presentation.

VIDEO: Type Of Way [L.A. Leakers Freestyle] - Ace Hood [@AceHood]

MUSIC: Versace Freestyle - Meek Mill [@MeekMill]

Meek Mill spits over Drake's original. Enjoy.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

VIDEO/MUSIC: Kickstarter for "Dark Matter [Album]" + "Patience [Single]" - Jordan Williams [@jcwilliams410]



Jordan Williams releases a Kickstarter to help pay to mix and master his upcoming project, Dark Matter, which drops September 10th. Check the video above and support before his August 1st deadline. Peep the first single from Dark Matter, "Patience" below. Salute!

NEWS: Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Influences RIAA to Change 30 Day Rule [@S_C_]

Jay-Z is already establishing #newrules with his upcoming album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail." According to several sources, Jay might be able to earn a platinum plaque before Magna Carta even drops. Hit the jump to read more.

MUSIC: I Need - TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank) [@Tyrese @Ginuwine @TheRealTank]



The trio of Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank (TGT) release a new single off of their upcoming album, Three Kings, which drops August 20th.

VIDEO: Judge and Jury - Jon Connor [@JonConnorMusic]

MUSIC: ATM Jam (feat. Pharrell) - Azealia Banks [@Pharrell @AZEALIABANKS]

The radio rip of Azealia Banks' latest tract, "ATM Jam," off of her debut album Broke With Expensive Taste. Stream below.

MUSIC: Only 1 U - M.I.A. [@MIAuniverse]

M.I.A.'s latest track off of her upcoming album, Matangi. Stream below.

VIDEO: Dance Apocalyptic - Janelle Monáe [@JanelleMonae]

VIDEO: Ali Bomaye (feat. Rick Ross & 2 Chainz) - The Game [@RickyRozay @2Chainz @thegame]

Saturday, June 29, 2013

VIDEO: Hit-Boy Reveals He Is No Longer on G.O.O.D. Music [@Hit_Boy]

VIDEO: Travis Scott Talks Working with Jay-Z & His Advice [@trvisXX]

NEWS: Judge Orders Meek Mill to Take Etiquette Classes [@MeekMill]

Haha! Oh man, this just made my day. I don't even know what he did because I've been laughing for the past five minutes. Hit the jump to read more about Meek Mill's latest order from the judge and why it was given to him. Goodness gracious.

VIDEO: We Outchea (feat. Lil Wayne) - Ace Hood [@LilTunechi @AceHood]

VIDEO: 95 Til Infinity - Joey Bada$$ [@joeyBADASS_]

MUSIC: Showroom 2 - Curren$y [@Currensy_Spitta]

Curren$y drops part two of his original from The Stoned Immaculate. Produced by Cardo. Stream/download below.

Friday, June 28, 2013

NEWS: "Born Sinner" Expected to Out Sale "Yeezus" Second Week Sales [@JColeNC @KanyeWest]

After Yeezus sold 328,000 units and Born Sinner sold 297,922 units in their first week, it looks like Cole is about to surpass Kanye for second week sales. According to Billboard, Yeezus is expected to sell 70-75k and Born Sinner 90-95k. Cole is quickly creeping in on Kanye's total sales for Yeezus and could surpass him next week. Congrats to Cole and the team. I guess all that hype toned down real quick. Grab both Yeezus and Born Sinner today. Salute!

VIDEO: Dollar & A Dream Tour Vlog (feat. Kendrick Lamar) [Houston] - J. Cole [@KendrickLamar @JColeNC]

VIDEO: Jay-Z Explains "Heaven," "Oceans," & "Jay-Z Blue" from "Magna Carta Holy Grail [Album]" [@S_C_]



Hit the jump to listen to Jay-Z's explanation of "Oceans" and "Jay-Z Blue" Magna Carta Holy Grail drops July 4th.

VIDEO: Eminem Talks His Drug Addiction [@Eminem]



In a documentary, "How to Make Money Selling Drugs," Eminem discusses how bad his drug addiction really got. Glad he's okay. Wow.

VIDEO: The Thickets (feat. Sleepy Brown) - Big Boi [@sleepybrownatl @BigBoi]

Thursday, June 27, 2013

VIDEO: Beware (feat. Jhené Aiko) [Live at Powerhouse 13] - Big Sean [@JheneAiko @BigSean]

VIDEO: Happy [Live on Jimmy Kimmel] - Pharrell Williams [@Pharrell]

VIDEO: LoveHate Thing (feat. Sam Dew) [Live on David Letterman] - Wale [@Wale @sam_dew]

MUSIC: The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2 - Asher Roth [@AsherRoth]

Asher Roth releases vol. 2 of his critically acclaimed mixtape, The Greenhouse Effect, with DJ Drama & Don Cannon. Features include Tom Petty, King Pez, Remy, Lil Wayne, and more. Hit the jump to download/listen to the entire tape. Salute!

MUSIC: You A Drug (prod. Metro Boomin & TM88) - Gucci Mane [@gucci1017 @MetroBoomin]

Gucci's latest track via producer Metro Boomin. Stream below.

MUSIC: "Freestyle" + "Chosen One" - Future [@1Future]

Two new Future tracks for your listening pleasures. The first, "Freestyle," comes from DJ Esco's mixtape, Freshly Baked 2. The second, "Chosen One," was originally on FBG: The Movie, but was re-done without Rocko's second verse. Enjoy. Future Hendrix coming soon. Listen to "Chosen One" after the jump.



Monday, June 24, 2013

MUSIC: Breaking News - Machine Gun Kelly [@machinegunkelly]

Machine Gun Kelly's latest leak off of his upcoming project, Black Flag.

VIDEO: Old Chanel (feat. Smoke DZA) - Wiz Khalifa [@smokedza @wizkhalifa]

MUSIC: Beware (feat. Jhené Aiko & Lil Wayne) - Big Sean [@JheneAiko @LilTunechi @BigSean]

Big Sean's latest single, "Beware", with Jhené Aiko on the hook and Lil Wayne lending an extra verse. His upcoming album, Hall of Fame, drops August 27th. 

MUSIC: Heel Toe (prod. Harry Fraud) - Action Bronson [@ActionBronson @HarryFraud]

Action Bronson release a bonus cut originally intended for Bronson & Fraud's SAAAB Stories, which is available for download now. Stream/download below.

VIDEO: Cadillac - Killa Kyleon [@KILLAKYLEON]

Sunday, June 23, 2013

MUSIC: "The Motion" + "Versace" + "Over Here" + "Jodeci" - Drake [@Drake]

Drake releases four new songs for the masses to enjoy. "The Motion" serves as the next single from Drake's album, Nothing Was the Same, which drops in September. Listen to it below and "Versace," "Over Here," and "Jodeci" after the jump.



MUSIC: Let Nas Down [Remix] (feat. Nas) - J. Cole [@Nas @JColeNC]

Nas adds a verse to J. Cole's original. Stream/download below. Born Sinner in stores now.

NEWS: Magna Carta Holy Grail [Track List] - Jay-Z [@S_C_]

On July 4th, Jay-Z will release his Samsung exclusive Magna Carta Holy Grail. The album features no other rap artists but features production from Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Pharrell, and more. Hit the jump to peep the entire 13-track album. Salute!

VIDEO: Big Sean "Hall of Fame" Announcement

VIDEO: Love Hate Thing - Wale [@Wale]


Friday, June 21, 2013

MUSIC: Never - Dom Kennedy [@DOPEITSDOM]

Dom Kennedy releases a new track just in time for the beginning of summer. Produced by The Futuristiks. Dom's upcoming project, Get Home Safely, is on the way! Until then, stream "Never" below.

MUSIC: Grizzly (feat. Young Roddy) - Curren$y [@Young_Roddy @CurrenSy_Spitta]

Curren$y and Young Roddy release a new single, "Grizzly". I don't think this will be on any upcoming project from either artist. Stream/download below.

VIDEO: Jay-Z and Timbaland "Magna Carta" Samsung Commercial #2 [@S_C_ @Timbaland]

VIDEO: Drake Denied Access to Heat Lockeroom [@Drake]



Drake tries to get into the Heat locker room after their game 7 win and is coldly denied.

"Not even us?"

MUSIC: KING Pt. 3 - Big K.R.I.T. [@BigKRIT]

K.R.I.T. raps over Nas' original, "Stay." Stream/download below.

"Just Because... - K.R.I.T."

Thursday, June 20, 2013

VIDEO: J Cole & Drake Perform at Irving Plaza in NYC [@JColeNC @Drake]

VIDEO: Joey Bada$$ and Trinidad Jame$ on 'Kitten Duty' at Roots Picnic [@joeyBADASS_ @TrinidadJamesGG]

VIDEO: One of Those Nights (feat. The Weeknd) - Juicy J [@theweeknd @therealjuicyj]

NEWS: Jay-Z Now Licensed to Work as NBA Agent [@S_C_]

According to ESPN, Jay-Z is now licensed to work as an NBA agent. There have already been rumors of Kevin Durant signing to Jay's recently launched sports agency and now it's time to see if Durant will join the roster. Will this man ever stop winning? Hit the jump to read more about Jay's sports agency.

VIDEO: Chance the Rapper Freestyles on Sway in the Morning [@chancetherapper]

MUSIC: Chivalry Vol. 1 [EP] - blk [@blkpplmusic]

blk releases his EP, Chivalry Vol. 1, for the masses to enjoy. The project doesn't have any features but the production is on point. Chivalry features eight tracks, all created and produced by solely by blk himself. Read blk's personal message and download/listen to his entire project after the jump. Salute!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

VIDEO: Today Was A Good Day (Live on Jimmy Fallon) - Ice Cube [@icecube]

VIDEO: 50k (feat. T.I.) - Waka Flocka [@WakaFlockaBSM @tip]


VIDEO: J. Cole's "Born Sinner" In-Store Signing Event [@JColeNC]

VIDEO: Ripped (feat. Lil Jon) - E-40 [@LilJon @E40]

VIDEO: Dumb It Down - Wyclef Jean [@wyclef]

VIDEO: Nomads (feat. The Weeknd) - Ricky Hil [@theweeknd @RickyHil]

VIDEO: B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time [Album Trailer] - 2 Chainz [@2Chainz]

2 Chainz - B.O.A.T.S. II ----ME TIME in stores Sept 10th from 2 Chainz on Vimeo.

VIDEO: Young Guru Goes Through His Vinyl Collection on Fuse's "Crate Diggers" [@Young_Guru]

MUSIC: Kush Coma (feat. A$AP Rocky) - Danny Brown [@asvpxrocky @XDannyXBrownX]

Danny Brown liberates the CDQ of his original with A$AP Rocky. Produced by SKYWLKR. Stream below.

VIDEO: Mac Miller, Prodigy & Alchemist Cypher on Shade 45 [@MacMiller @PRODIGYMOBBDEEP @Alchemist]

NEWS: Asher Roth Announces Release Date for "Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2" [@asherroth]

Asher Roth took it to twitter yesterday to reveal that his upcoming mixtape, Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2, will drop on June 25th. I would say I am excited but that'd be an understatement. Download Asher Roth's upcoming tape on first HipHopHype on June 25th. Salute!

VIDEO: Check This, Dig That (feat. Trae the Truth) - T.I. [@TRAEABN @Tip]

MUSIC: GIve Your Love A Try (feat. Problem) - Marques Houston [@ItsaPROBLEM @marqueshouston]

Marques Houston releases a new single featuring Problem in an attempt to come back strong from his hiatus. His upcoming album, Famous, drops on August 27th.

MUSIC: Symphony in H - Eminem [@Eminem]

Shady Records liberates Eminem's contribution to Tony Touch's Piece Maker 3, Return of the 50 MC's, which drops July 9th. Stream below.

MUSIC: Emails from Kanye West - Bizzy Crook [@BizzyCrook]

Bizzy Crook does a rendition of Eminem's "Stan" forwarded at Kanye West. '84 coming soon. Stream "Emails from Kanye West" below. Salute!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

NEWS: Wale Releases "The Gifted" Full Album Stream [@Wale]

On the same day J. Cole, Kanye West, Mac Miller, and Statik Selektah drop their albums, Wale releases a full album stream for his. The Gifted, which is slated to drop a week from today (on June 25th) is now available for stream on iTunes. And there you have it. Five albums at your disposal. Stream Wale's The Gifted here and enjoy all the new music!

VIDEO: Funkmaster Flex Freestyle [6/18/13] - J. Cole [@JColeNC]

NEWS: ESGN [Album Artwork + Track List] - Freddie Gibbs [@FreddieGibbs]

Freddie Gibbs releases the official artwork and track list for his upcoming album, ESGN, which drops on July 9th. Peep the album artwork above and the track list after the jump.

VIDEO: Dough Pildin' - Prodigy & The Alchemist [@PRODIGYMOBBDEEP @Alchemist]

MUSIC: Bounce It (feat. Wale & Trey Songz) - Juicy J [@TheRealJuicyJ]

Juicy J liberates a new track featuring Wale and Trey Songz. Stream/download below.

Monday, June 17, 2013

MUSIC: Day Two [Mixtape] - Young Dro [@dropolo]

Young Dro drops his most recent mixtape in an attempt to re-enter mainstream rap. The 18-track mixtape is hosted by DJ Drama and includes features from B.o.B., Trae the Truth, T.I., Trinidad James, and more. Hit the jump to stream/download the entire project.

VIDEO: LA Leakers Freestyle - Logic [@Logic301]

VIDEO: American Psycho Inspired Short-Film for "Yeezus" - Kanye West [@KanyeWest]

VIDEO: Eastside Moonwalker - Freddie Gibbs [@FreddieGibbs]

MUSIC: On My Way (feat. James Fauntleroy) [Unreleased] - Drake [@fauntleroy @Drake]

Drake's unreleased single with James Fauntleroy. Based off of the 2010 single, "On My Way."

Sunday, June 16, 2013

MUSIC: Talk My Sh*t - Archie Green [@_ArchieGreen]

Archie Green drops his latest single, "Talk My Sh*t," produced by Archie himself. Be on the lookout for his upcoming EP, HighFructoseSyRAP, coming soon. Salute!

NEWS: Blk to release "Chivalry Vol. 1 [EP]" On June 20th [@blkpplmusic]


Electronic and hip-hop artist, Blk, recently announced his upcoming EP Chivalry Vol. 1 available for free download on June 20th. It's been a while since we've heard from the Baltimore native but that doesn't make us any less excited about his upcoming project. The project will feature eight original tracks including one bonus track. Hit the jump to peep the entire track list and download Chivalry Vol. 1 on June 20th. Salute!