Tuesday, March 26, 2013

VIDEO: Jungle - Freeway [@PhillyFreezer]

VIDEO: Apple of My Eye (In Studio Performance) - Big Boi [@BigBoi]

MUSIC: No Love - Future [@1Future]

New music from Future's upcoming mixtape, HPG 2, produced by DJ Spinz and Dun Deal.

VIDEO: I am Not a Human Being II [Animated Artwork] - Lil Wayne [@LilTunechi]

Lil Wayne unleashes the animated artwork to his recently released album, I am Not a Human Being II, which is in stores now. Created by DONDA and animated by Eric Wendell.

VIDEO: iRevolutionary - Chase N Chase [@ChaseNCashe]

VIDEO: Wale (feat. Tiara Thomas) - Wale [@Wale @Tiara_Thomas]

VIDEO: HiiiPower - Grafh & Emilio Rojas [@Grafh @emiliorojas]

VIDEO: NBA (feat. Wiz Khalifa & French Montana) - Joe Budden [@WizKhalifa @FrencHMonTanA @JoeBudden]

NEWS: Indicud [Artwork + Tracklist] - Kid Cudi [@ducidni]

Kid Cudi releases the official artwork and tracklist to his third album, Indicud, which drops April 23rd. Features include Kendrick Lamar, King Chip & Too $Hort. Like always, Cudi didn't splurge on the features. Pick up Indicud on April 23rd and peep the tracklist after the jump.

VIDEO: Wild for the Night (feat. Skrillex) - A$AP Rocky [@AsvpxRocky @Skrillex]

VIDEO: Talib Kweli Talks Kendrick Lamar, J Dilla, New Album, MTV's Hottest List and More [@TalibKweli]

Monday, March 25, 2013

VIDEO: Believe It (feat. Rick Ross) - Meek Mill [@RickyRozay @MeekMill]


MUSIC: F*ck for the Road (feat. Chris Brown) - Tyga [@Tyga @ChrisBrown]



Tyga liberates his most recent single from his upcoming album, Hotel California, via YouTube. Stream the new track above and buy Hotel California on April 9th.

VIDEO: T.I. Freestyles on Sway in the Morning [3/25/13] [@TIP]

MUSIC: Another You [Remix] (feat. Kanye West, King Chip & Freddie Gibbs) - Tony Williams [@KanyeWest @TWFTonyWilliams @Chip216 @FreddieGibbs]

Tony Williams enlists King Chip & Freddie Gibbs to remix his original with Kanye West. Originally on Williams's album, King or the Fool, which dropped last year.

MUSIC: Ready to Go (feat. Lil Wayne) - Limp Bizkit [@LilTunechi @Freddurst]

Limp Bizkit recruits Lil Wayne for the first single off of their upcoming comeback album, Stampede of the Disco Elephants, via Cash Money Records. Enjoy.

VIDEO: We Up (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - 50 Cent [@KendrickLamar @50Cent]

VIDEO: Never Matter - Toro Y Moi [@ToroYMoi]

MUSIC: Ghost of Dipset - Smoke DZA [@SmokeDZA]

Smoke DZA drops a new single to commemorate Dipset's new record, Diplomatic Immunity, which dropped today. Happy 10th anniversary to Dipset!

MUSIC: Who Do We Think We Are (feat. Rick Ross) - John Legend [@JohnLegend @RickyRozay]

John Legend liberates the first single off of his upcoming album, Love in the Future, which features Rick Ross. Enjoy.

VIDEO: Nardwuar vs. Pharrell Williams [3/25/13] [@Nardwuar @Pharrell]

Saturday, March 23, 2013

VIDEO: B*tch, Get Up (feat. Juvenile) - Curren$y [@juviethegreat @CurrenSy_Spitta]

NEWS: Wolf [Album Artwork + Tracklist] - Tyler, The Creator [@FuckTyler]

Tyler, The Creator, liberates the official tracklisting for his sophomore album, Wolf. Features include Dave Matthews, Frank Ocean, Erykah Badu, and more. Looks like Tyler is planning on turning heads with this one. Pre-order Wolf here and peep the tracklist after the jump.

MUSIC: Yay Yay (prod. Boi-1Da) - Schoolboy Q [@SchoolboyQ]

Schoolboy Q releases his first single from his upcoming mixtape, Oxymoron. Enjoy.

Monday, March 18, 2013

MUSIC: We Came to Party (feat. Snoop Dogg & Fatman Scoop) - LL Cool J [@SnoopDogg @fatmanscoop @llcoolj]

The latest single from LL Cool J's upcoming album, Authentic, which drops May 7th.

MUSIC: Under Palm Trees - King Chip [@Chip216]

King Chip delivers the latest offering from his upcoming mixtape, Clevelafornia

MUSIC: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe [Remix] (feat. Jay-Z) - Kendrick Lamar [@S_C_ @KendrickLamar]

Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z remix the g.o.o.d. kid m.A.A.d. city original. Enjoy.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

VIDEO: Whoa - Earl Sweatshirt [@EarlxSweat]



Earl Sweatshirt's most recent visuals for his single, "Whoa," off of his upcoming LP, Doris. Directed by Tyler, the Creator. Download "Whoa" on iTunes here.

VIDEO: MTV's "Hottest MCs in the Game" Honorable Mentions [@S_C_ @NickiMinaj @LilTunechi]


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MTV explains why some of the most respected MCs in the game (e.g. Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne) didn't make their "Hottest MCs in the Game" list.

VIDEO: Double or Nothing - B.o.B. & Big Boi [@bobatl @bigboi]



B.o.B. & Big Boi collaborate for a track off of the video game "Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel."

VIDEO: Right Now - Vado [@Vado_MH]



Off of Vado's most recent mixtape, Slime Flu 3.

VIDEO: Kisses Down Low - Kelly Rowland [@KellyRowland]

Monday, March 11, 2013

VIDEO: The Breakfast Club Interviews Juicy J [3/11/13] [@therealjuicyj]



Juicy J stops by The Breakfast Club to discuss his most recent single with The Weeknd, his upcoming album, and more.

MUSIC: Take It Easy - A$AP Rocky & A$AP Ferg [@asvpxrocky @asapferg]

A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg freestyle over Mad Lion's "Take It Easy" instrumental for the first leak from Peter Rosenberg & Ecko Unlimited's The New York Renaissance mixtape, which drops April 1st.

VIDEO: Kendrick Lamar is MTV's "Hottest MC in the Game" [@KendrickLamar]


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MUSIC: Maintain (feat. Joey Bada$$) - Dizzy Wright [@JoeyBadass_ @DizzyWright]

Las Vegas native Dizzy Wright recruits Joey Bada$$ for the latest single off of his upcoming mixtape. Produced by DJ Hoppa.

VIDEO: R.E.M. - Big K.R.I.T. [@BigKRIT]



The latest visuals from K.R.I.T.'s upcoming project, King Remembered in Time.

NEWS: DJ Drama Interviews J. Cole [3/11/13] [@JColeNC]

DJ Drama interviews J. Cole about MTV's "Hottest MCs in the Game" list, his most recent single with Miguel, Lil Wayne's Dedication 4, and more.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

MUSIC: No Filter - TiRon & Ayomari [@TiRon @Ayomari]

TiRon & Ayomari release a new track, "No Filter," in preparation for their upcoming EP, The Great New Wonderful. Enjoy.

MUSIC: 5AM in Toronto - Drake [@Drake]

Drake liberates a freebie for the masses to enjoy. I gotta say, I wasn't expecting this to be as dope as it is. Not sure what project this is slated for but I am looking forward to more from the Toronto native. Salute!

MUSIC: Voyeur + Digital Lion - James Blake [@JamesBlake]

James Blake liberates two tracks on his Soundcloud presumably from his upcoming album, Overgrown, which drops on April 8th. The first track, "Voyeur," is a dub of the original track that will feature on Overgrown. The second track, "Digital Lion," is straight from it. Both tracks were released courtesy of James Blake's label "1-800-Dinosaur." Enjoy!



MUSIC: Light Blue - Lupe Fiasco [@LupeFiasco]

Lupe Fiasco releases a new track, "Light Blue," produced by DJ SimonSayz. Not sure where this is headed but be on the lookout for more Lupe soon. Salute!

MUSIC: Prelims + Grind - Les Sins (Toro Y Moi) [@ToroYMoi]

Toro Y Moi releases two new tracks under the moniker of Les Sins. Under this alias, Chazwick Bundick releases more dance-oriented tracks for the masses to enjoy. Peep "Prelims" below and "Grind" after the jump.



MUSIC: Gone - Havoc [@TheRealHavoc]

Havoc liberates his most recent track from his upcoming solo effort, 13, which drops May 7th. Enjoy.

VIDEO: Freaks (feat. Nicki Minaj) - French Montana [@FrenchMontana @NickiMinaj]

NEWS: A$AP Rocky Covers L'Uomo Vogue [@asvpxrocky]

A$AP Mob's frontman covers the march edition of L'Uomo Vogue. Long.Live.A$AP in stores now.

Monday, March 4, 2013

MUSIC: Seen Alot - Waka Flocka Flame & Wooh Da Kid [@WakaFlockaBSM @WoohDaKidBSM]

Waka Flocka & Wooh Da Kid release a new track off of Sour Diesel 9. Production from Drumma Boy.

VIDEO: Montreality Interviews Papoose [3/4/5] [@Papooseonline]


Montreality interviews Papoose about his debut album, Nacirema Dream, his record with Erykah Badu, Remy Ma's upcoming release from prison in 2014, and more. Additionally, Papoose spit over 50 Cent's "Major Distribution."

VIDEO: Juelz Santana Explains the Motivation for "Sho Nuff" on Pitchfork's "Selector" [@thejuelzsantana]



Juelz Santana is the latest guest on Pitchfork's "Selector Series." In the interview, Santana talks about his track, "Sho Nuff," from his mixtape God Will'n, Harlem's new music scene, his upcoming projects and more. Enjoy.

MUSIC: Thowed - SpaceGhostPurrp [@SpaceGhoztPurrp]

SpaceGhostPurrp drops new verses of various chopped and screwed instrumentals. Stream and download below.

VIDEO: Kanye West, A$AP Rocky & Big Sean Makes MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game [@BigSean @KanyeWest @asvpxrocky]



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In the video above, Sway and the crew from MTV's "Hottest MCs' List" debate who, Big Sean or A$AP Rocky, deserve the 7th and 8th spots on the list. After the jump, see Kanye West land on the list at a surprising spot. 

VIDEO: King Remembered In Time [Mixtape] Studio Sessions with 9th Wonder & Big K.R.I.T. [@BigKRIT @9thWonderMusic]


Live and direct from Bright Lady Studios in North Carolina watch Big K.R.I.T. and 9th Wonder working together, exchanging ideas and concepts, and creating dope new music. These are the K.ing R.emembered I.n T.ime Sessions. 

VIDEO: Ashamed - Rick Ross [@RickyRozay]



Rick Ross drops the latest visuals from his album, God Forgives, I Don't. Directed by Dre Films. Mastermind coming soon.

MUSIC: Run-On Sentences Vol. 1 [Instrumental Mixtape] - Larry Fisherman [@MacMiller]

Mac Miller and his alias Larry Fisherman release the first volume of his instrumental series, Run-On Sentences. The mixtape also features a surprise verse from the man himself. Hit the jump to listen to the entire mixtape and download it. Salute!

MUSIC: Body Party (prod. Mike Will Made It) - Ciara [@MikeWiLLMadeIt @Ciara]

Ciara releases a new single off of her upcoming album, One Woman Army. Produced by Mike Will Made It and co-written by Future, Ciara attempts to hit the radio forcefully with this one. One Man Army, Ciara's first album in three years, drops in June. Enjoy.

VIDEO: Bad Ass (feat. Meek Mill & Wale) - Kid Ink [@MeekMill @Wale @Kid_Ink]

VIDEO: Fuse Interviews Jermaine Depri [@Mr_Dupri]



In this Intimate Interview, Jermaine Dupri talks about his online obsessions--Xbox, Twitter, Global14--and his current music obsession, Lil Wayne's "Love Me".

Sunday, March 3, 2013

VIDEO: Apple Of My Eye - Big Boi [@BigBoi]

VIDEO: Ryan Lewis & Macklemore on SNL [@RyanLewis @Macklemore]



Macklemore and Ryan Lewis make their SNL debut by performing hit single "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us Back." Hit the jump to peep "Can't Hold Us Back."

VIDEO: Wale Talks New Album and "Nothing" Project [@Wale]



Wale stops by Philly's Power 99 to discuss the reviews of his most recent mixtape, Folarin, his upcoming album, Nothing, and more.

VIDEO: Joe Budden Speaks on Confronting Consequence at Hot 97 Studios [@JoeBudden @ItsTheCons]



Joe Budden talks with ThisIs50 to discuss confronting Consequence at Hot97 Studios.

VIDEO: B.I.T.E. - Fabolous [@MyFabolousLife]


Off of Fabolous' Soul Tape 2.

VIDEO: Future is MTV's #9 Hottest MC in the Game [@1Future]


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VIDEO: Meek Mill is MTV's #10 Hottest MC in the Game [@MeekMill]


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NEWS: I Am Not A Human Being II [Artwork + Tracklist] - Lil Wayne [@LilTunechi]

Lil Wayne liberates the official artwork and track list for his upcoming album, I Am Not A Human Being II, which drops on March 26th. The artwork was designed by Kanye West's creative team, DONDA.  Hit the jump to peep the track list. Features include 2 Chainz, Gudda Gudda, Gunplay, Big Sean, and more. Salute!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

POEM: Amor Fati - Jordan Williams [@jcwilliams410]

Jordan Williams releases his first poem for the masses to enjoy while he works on new music. "Amor Fati," originally intended to be the lyrics on a cover of Clams Casino's original, is about a boy who's in love with an insecure female. Story of our lives, right? Be on the lookout for more from the Baltimore native soon. Salute!

Friday, March 1, 2013

MUSIC: 20 Miles (Freestyle) - Joey Bada$$ [@JoeyBadass_]

Pro Era drops and unreleased track by Joey Bada$$ that he made when he was only 15 years old. At the time, Joey went under the moniker of JayOhVee. This was cut from his mixtape, New Kid on the Block. Enjoy.

NEWS: Jordan Williams to Release New Poem, "Amor Fati," Tomorrow at Noon [@jcwilliams410]

In an attempt to widen his repertoire of content, Jordan Williams recently took it to his Facebook Fanpage to announce his plans to begin release poems in addition to music.

"As many of you know, in addition to making music, I also write poetry. I have only been releasing music on this page but I am considering releasing poems on here too. I want to let you into my world in more ways than one."

Mr. Williams will release his first poem, "Amor Fati," tomorrow at noon. Salute!

MUSIC: Immortal - Kid Cudi [@ducidni]

Kid Cudi releases the latest single from his upcoming album, Indicud, which drops April 23rd. Enjoy.

VIDEO: Burning Man (3:16pm) - Jhené Aiko [@JheneAiko]

 

Souled Out coming soon.

VIDEO: 50 Cent on ESPN's First Take [@50Cent]

VIDEO: Miss Info Interviews Kendrick Lamar [3/1/13] [@KendrickLamar]



Kendrick Lamar sits down with Miss Info to discuss his late night television show performances, a sophomore album, why Joey Bada$$ inspires him, and more.

MUSIC: Constant Conversation [Remix] (feat. Juicy J) - Passion Pit [@therealjuicyj @passionpit]

Juicy J lays a verse down on Passion Pit's original. I am not sure if I like this verse because it's good or because it's funny. Stream the track below and decide for yourself. Regardless, download Passion Pit's album, Gossamer, in stores now. 

MUSIC: Barely Legal [The Strokes Cover] - Azealia Banks [@AZEALIABANKS]

Azealia Banks covers The Strokes original from their 2001 album, Is This It. Stream the track below and buy Ms. Banks' upcoming album, Broke with Expensive Taste, on March 26th.

NEWS: Danny Brown & Baauer Announce "Worst of Both Worlds" Tour [@XDannyXBrownX @Baauer]

Looks like the "Harlem Shake" is coming to a city near you. Hip Hop artist Danny Brown and creator of the viral "Harlem Shake" have just announced that they will go on a joint tour starting on Tuesday, April 9th. The tour will feature nine different cities mostly in the Western and Southern sections of the US. Hit the jump to see the full list.

VIDEO: Hip Hop Weighs In On the Hottest MC in the Game [@MTV]


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Ludacris, MGK, French Montana, and more weigh in on MTV's annual "Hottest MCs in the Game" special. Be on the lookout for more videos via MTV soon. The debate is far from over.