Tuesday, April 30, 2013

MUSIC: Acid Rap [Mixtape] - Chance the Rapper [@chancetherapper]

Chance the Rapper follows 10 Day with his recently released Acid Rap. Features include Childish Gambino, Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, and more. From what I've listened to so far, Chance has definitely stepped his game up with this one. Hit the jump to stream/download Acid Rap. 

VIDEO: Pusha T On 106 & Park [@Pusha_T] [4/30/13]



Pusha T gives My Name Is My Name a July 16th release date and performs his verse from "I Don't Like," "New God Flow," and "Numbers on the Board." Enjoy.

MUSIC: Bookfiend (feat. MF Doom) - Clams Casino [@MFDOOM @clammyclams]

Clams Casino recruits MF Doom to spit over his latest piece of production. Released through indie label Lex. Stream below and be on the lookout for more Clams soon.

Monday, April 29, 2013

NEWS: Beastie Boys Sign Memoir Deal [@beastieboys]

The surviving members of legendary hip hop trio Beastie Boys have recently signed a book deal with Spiegel & Grau, which will commemorate the groups legendary history. The book will have a lot of visuals in addition to multiple writers. Expect the memoir to hits stores Fall 2015. Salute!

MUSIC: Young Niggas (feat. Juicy J) - Casey Veggies [@therealjuicyj @CaseyVeggies]

Casey Veggies connects with Juicy J to release "Young Niggas," produced by The Futuristiks. Definitely a song to jam to this summer. Stream/download below.

VIDEO: I Hit It First (feat. Bobby Brackins) - Ray J [@BobbyBrackins @RayJ]



Hahahahahahahahaha!

VIDEO: The Breakfast Club Interviews Mac Miller [4/29/13] [@MacMiller]

Sunday, April 28, 2013

VIDEO: Acid Rap [Mixtape Trailer] - Chance the Rapper [@chancetherapper]



Acid Rap drops April 30th.

NEWS/VIDEO: Aprils Showers [Tracklist, Artwork, and Trailer] - Wyclef Jean [@wyclef]

The official artwork for Wyclef Jean's upcoming release, April Showers. Features include T.I., Trae Tha Truth, Kirko Bangz, Mobb Deep, Waka Flocka, and more. Hit the jump to peep the tracklist and trailer and pick up April Showers on April 29th.

VIDEO: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era on KUBE 93's Sound Session [@joeyBADASS_] [4/27/13]



Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era stop by KUBE 93 to discuss how they came together, their ambitions outside of hip-hop, how Kendrick Lamar & TDE has inspired them to progress, and more.

VIDEO: Bringin Da Phonk - SpaceGhostPurrp [@SpaceGhoztPurrp]

Saturday, April 27, 2013

VIDEO: Hell Yeah! (feat. Rick Ross) - Stacy Barthe [@StacyBarthe @RickyRozay]

NEWS: Kelly Rowland & The-Dream Announce "Lights Out" Tour [@kellyrowland]

Kelly Rowland and The-Dream officially announce their Lights Out Tour, which starts on May 24th in Kansas City. Both artists have worked together a lot recently, including being on both of each other's upcoming albums. So, expect that to be a big part of the tour. Kelly Rowland's Talk a Good Game and The-Dream's IV Play coming soon. Hit the jump to check out the dates on the tour and get your tickets here.

MUSIC: Bounce - Iggy Azalea [@IGGYAZALEA]

Iggy Azalea drops her latest track off of her upcoming album, The New Classic, which drops later this year. Stream below.

MUSIC: Back to Black - Beyoncé & Andre 3000 [@Beyonce]

An official radio rip of Beyoncé and Andre 3000's cover of Amy Winehouse's original. Intended for The Great Gatsby soundtrack. Stream below.

VIDEO: Life Is So Exciting [Live in Boston] - Fabolous & Pusha T [@myfabolouslife @PUSHA_T]

Friday, April 26, 2013

MUSIC: Freaks [Remix] (feat. Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Wale, Mavado & DJ Khaled) - French Montana [@NickiMinaj @rickyrozay @Wale @Mavado_Gully @djkhaled @FrenchMontana]

French Montana drops the remix to his original single, "Freaks." Sounds like a fun track. Excuse My French coming May 21st.

MUSIC: Another Country (feat. Future) - Ca$h Out [@1Future @TheRealCashOut]

Ca$h out releases new music featuring Future. His upcoming album, Patience, to be released later this year. Stream/download below.

MUSIC: U.O.E.N.O. [Remix] (feat. 2 Chainz & Future) - Rocko [@2Chainz @1Future @Rocko4Real]

Rocko releases another remix to his original, this time featuring 2 Chainz and Future. Additionally, be on the lookout for Rozay's new verse coming soon. Stream/download below.

MUSIC: Choppa (feat. A$AP Rocky & Danny Brown) - Joey Fatts [@asvpxrocky @XDannyXBrownX @JoeyFatts]

Joey Fatts liberates new music featuring A$AP Mob's frontman and Danny Brown. Joey's upcoming project, Chipper Jones Volume 2, is coming soon! Until then, stream Joey's latest release below.

VIDEO: Bout Me (feat. Problem & IAMSU!) - Wiz Khalifa [@ItsaPROBLEM @IAMSU @WizKhalifa]

VIDEO: Snoop Lion & Gyptian Freestyle on Randy's Reggae Radio [@SnoopDogg @RealGyptian]

VIDEO: Vanity - Blu [@HerFavColor]

VIDEO: A$AP Rocky's Adidas #QuickAintFair Ad [@AsvpXRocky]

MUSIC: If I Ain't F**ked Up - Ludacris [@Ludacris]

The second track from Ludacris' #IDGAFFridays series. DTP Presents: I Don't Give a Fuck, coming soon.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

NEWS: Becoming King [Mixtape] - Los [@IamKingLos]

Los liberates his long awaited mixtape, Becoming King. Features include Diddy, Wiz Khalifa, Raheem DeVaughn, Pusha T, Yo Gotti, Cassie, and more. Production from Rob Holladay, Yung Berg, J. Oliver, Harmony, and more. Hit the jump to peep the rest of the tracklist and stream/download Becoming King.

VIDEO: Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M Commercial [@Beyonce]

VIDEO: Mountain Dew Commercial #3 Directed by Tyler, The Creator [@fucktyler]



Tyler, the Creator, releases his third Mountain Dew commercial.

MUSIC: The End Is Near (feat. Mac Miller) - Ab-Soul [@abdashsoul @macmiller]

Ab-Soul recruits Mac Miller for not only a verse but also production for his newest single, "The End Is Near." Stream below.

VIDEO: Bout Me (feat. Problem & IAMSU!) [Teaser] - Wiz Khalifa [@ItsaPROBLEM @IAMSU @WizKhalifa]

VIDEO: S.D.S. (prod. Flying Lotus) - Mac Miller [@FlyingLotus @MacMiller]

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

VIDEO: God Hour - Vado [@Vado_MH]

VIDEO: Pyrex - Gunplay [@GUNPLAYMMG]

MUSIC: Show Out [Remix] (feat. Pimp C, T.I. & Young Jeezy) - Juicy J [@PimpCNakedSoul @tip @youngjeezy@therealjuicyj]

Juicy J releases the official remix to "Show Out," featuring new verses from Pimp C and T.I. while keeping Jeezy on the hook. Stream/download below. Stay Trippy dropping later this year.

VIDEO: The Birthday Tape [Mixtape Trailer] - Rockie Fresh [@RockieFresh]

VIDEO: Bout Me (In Studio Performance with Shade 45) - Wiz Khalifa [@WizKhalifa]



After stopping by SiriusXM's Shade 45, Wiz Khalifa decides to stay for a bit to shoot an improv in studio performance for his .O.N.I.F.C. bonus single.

VIDEO: Like Me - 2 Chainz [@2Chainz]

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

VIDEO: When We Were Young - Cris Cab [@CrisCab]

MUSIC: Q.U.E.E.N. (feat. Erykah Badu) - Janelle Monae [@fatbellybella @JanelleMonae]


Janelle Monae connects with Erykah Badu to release the latest track off of her upcoming album, The Electric Lady. Stream below/download it on iTunes.

VIDEO: Colombia [Remix] (feat. Rick Ross, Birdman & Gucci Mane) - Young Scooter [@RickyRozay @BIRDMAN5STAR @gucci1017 @1YOUNGSCOOTER]


VIDEO: PitchforkTV Interviews The-Dream [4/23/13]

VIDEO: Big K.R.I.T. Speaks on "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Video [@BigKRIT]



K.R.I.T. breaks down, scene by scene, his most recent video from Live from the Underground. King Remembered in Time out now.

MUSIC: Disappointed (feat. Diddy & Ludacris) - Los [@IamDiddy @IamKingLos @Ludacris]

Off of Los's upcoming project, Becoming King, which drops April 25th.

VIDEO: Angie Martinez Interviews Pharrell [4/23/13] [@Pharrell]



Pharrell sits down with Angie Martinez to discuss his recent Daft Punk and Robin Thicke collaborations, Jay-Z's upcoming album, staying young, and more.

VIDEO: Throwin' My Money (feat. R. Kelly) - Twista [@RKelly @TWISTAgmg]

The latest single from Twista's upcoming LP, The Dark Horse. Stream below.

VIDEO: Juan Upstein Interviews Snoop Dogg [4/23/13] [@SnoopDogg]



Juan Upstein talks with Snoop Dogg on getting subbed by the Grammys, becoming a lion, and offers advice to Rick Ross on being sponsored.

VIDEO: The Breakfast Club Interviews Trinidad James [4/23/13] [@TrinidadJamesGG]

Monday, April 22, 2013

Sunday, April 21, 2013

VIDEO: How Many Drinks? [Remix] (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - Miguel [@KendrickLamar @MiguelUnlimited]

MUSIC: Amazing Grace (feat. Jomo K Johnson) - Cassidy [@JomoKJohnson @CASSIDY_LARSINY]

Cassidy and Pastor Jomo K Johnson release the latest track off of their upcoming collaborative EP and book, Behind the B.A.R.S., which drops on April 30th. I can't say this doesn't sound weird to hear Cassidy preach the word but I am glad he's enjoying his new way of life. Peep his official statement regarding his new single and stream/download it below.

"They say your entire life flashes before your eyes before death. This book consists of what flashed before me the night of my near-fatal car accident. Some of these events I have not shared with anyone."

MUSIC: We All Love Beyoncé (feat. Drake & Beyoncé) [Girls Love Beyoncé Mashup] - JAYBeatz [@Drake @Beyonce @jayy1da]

20 year-old producer, JAYBeatz, mashes up Drake's original with Beyonce's vocals from "Say My Name." I might like this more than the original one. Thoughts?

MUSIC: Scape Goat [Remix] (feat. Kanye West) - D'Banj [@iamdbanj @KanyeWest]

The original version of this song appeared on B'Banj's compilation album, D'Kings Men. Today, we get Kanye's addition. Shouts out to G.O.O.D.

VIDEO: Ima Cokeboy [Remix] (feat. French Montana, Rick Ross & Diddy) - Chinx Drugz [@FrenchMontana @RickyRozay @iamdiddy @ChinxDrugz]

Saturday, April 20, 2013

NEWS: Kendrick Lamar Announces "g.o.o.d. kid m.A.A.d. city" World Tour [@KendrickLamar]

Kendrick Lamar announces his world tour for his critically acclaimed debut, g.o.o.d. kid m.A.A.d city. The tour will kick off on May 5th in West Palm Beach and conclude on July 13th in London. Hit the jump to peep all of the tour dates. Salute!

VIDEO: Under the Influence Tour [Trailer] - A$AP Rocky & Wiz Khalifa [@AsvpxRocky @wizkhalifa]

MUSIC: Drugs Got Me Spiritual (feat. Remy Banks) - Domo Genesis [@RemyBanks @DamierGenesis]

Domo Genesis recruits Remy Banks for his Alchemist produced single in honor of 4/20.

MUSIC: Treejay & DJ Clockwork Present S.H.O.WTIME [Mixtape] - Various Artists [@TreeJTV @CLocKworkDJ]

DJ Clockwork and Treejay present their 4/20 mixtape, S.H.O.WTIME. Features include Freddie Gibbs, Mac Miller, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA and more. Production includes Larry Fisherman, Eric G, Big Jerm, Choo Jackson, and more. Hit the jump to stream/download the project in its entirety.

MUSIC: Burn Slow (feat. Wiz Khalifa & Mickey Shiloh) - Los [@IamKingLos @WizKhalifa @MickeyShiloh]

Los drops a new single in honor of 4/20 featuring Taylor Gang's frontman and Mickey Shiloh. Becoming King coming soon.

MUSIC: Hands On U - Future [@1Future]

New music from Future off of DJ Esco's Black Woodstock: The Soundtrack mixtape. Download the rest of the tape here and stream/download Future's standout track below.

MUSIC: U Don't Know Me Like That (feat. Snoop Dogg) - Tha Dogg Pound [@SnoopDogg @DAZDILLINGER @kurupt_gotti]

League of Starz produces Tha Dogg Pound's latest single. Enjoy.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

MUSIC: IDGAF (feat. Will Claye) - YG [@illWill18__ @YG]

NEWS: Jay-Z Covers TIME Magazine [@S_C_]

Jay-Z lands on TIME magazine for their "100 Most Influential People in the World" issue. Hit the jump to read the full article on Mr. Carter. Salute!

MUSIC: Think Of Me - Childish Gambino [@DonaldGlover]

Childish Gambino drops his latest single, "Think of Me," which will be featured on Funk Master Flex's upcoming project, Who You Mad At? Me or Yourself? Funk's upcoming release will contain 53 different tracks featuring artists such as Gambino, J. Cole, Joey Bada$$, Juicy J, and more. Salute!

MUSIC: Maine On Fire - J. Cole [@JColeNC]

J. Cole releases new music from Funkmaster Flex's upcoming mixtape. Enjoy.

MUSIC: Trucks - J Dilla [@OfficialJDilla1]

The latest single from J Dilla's upcoming posthumous album, The Diary, which accents Dilla's rhyming skills as opposed to production. The Diary will feature production from Pete Rock, Nottz, Madlib, J Dilla, and more. Listen to "Trucks" below and the first single from the project, "Anthem," here.

MUSIC: Open Letter Pt. II (feat. Common) - Jay-Z [@Common @S_C_]

Common provides a verse for Jay-Z's original. In the verse, Common speaks on his White House appearance, the media, and more "Respecte to Jay-Z and anyone who stands up for the people," tweeted Common. Stream "Open Letter Pt. II" below.

MUSIC: Upper Echelon (feat. T.I. & 2 Chainz) - Travi$ Scott [@TIP @2Chainz @trvisXX]

Mr. Scott lets loose a banger from his upcoming album, Owl Pharaoh, which drops May 15th. Enjoy.

MUSIC: Roll Call - Logic [@Logic301]

Logic, Def Jam's newest member, spits over Outkast's "Ms. Jackson" for "Roll Call." Stream below and download his upcoming project, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever on May 7th. 

MUSIC: Rollin (feat. Gunplay) - Rockie Fresh [@GunplayMMG @RockieFresh]

Rockie connects with Gunplay for the latest single off of his upcoming tape, The Birthday Tape. Stream below and be on the lookout for The Birthday Tape coming soon.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

VIDEO: Family - Big Sean [@BigSean]



The latest video of Big Sean's vlog series focuses on the concept of family and how to use that as motivation.

MUSIC: Synth or Soul [Album Stream] - Black Milk [@black_milk]

Black Milk liberates the first project of his Fuzz, Freqs & Colors (FFC) collaborative series with Upendo "Pen" Taylor. Hit the jump to stream the 12-track project and buy Black Milk's latest project via iTunes.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

NEWS: Young Guru on CNN Radio [4/16/13] [@Young_Guru]

Young Guru takes a pitstop from his "Era of the Engineer" Tour to stop by CNN Radio. In the interview below, Guru talks to Gavin Godfrey about working with Jay-Z, his origins and his lecture series. Enjoy.

MUSIC: Ain't Worried About Nothin - French Montana [@FrencHMonTanA]

French Montana's latest single from his upcoming album, Excuse My French, which drops May 21st.

MUSIC: Girls Love Beyoncé (feat. James Fauntleroy) - Drake [@Drake @fauntleroy]

Drake releases his newest single, "Girls Love Beyoncé," alongside James Fauntleroy. Drake even uses some of B's lyrics from her Destiny's Child single, "Say My Name," to get his point across. Not sure where this will end up but it's nice to see the Toronto Native releasing more music. Salute!

VIDEO: Styles P & Sheek Louch Perform at B.B. Kings [4/16/13] [@therealstylesp @REALSHEEKLOUCH]



Styles P and Sheek Louch perform on the night of Float's release. XclusivesZone was there to capture the entire thing including their latest single, "Hater Love."

MUSIC: Freshy (feat. Juicy J) - Will.I.Am. [@TheRealJuicyJ @iamwill]



Will.I.Am. liberates the latest single from his upcoming album, Will Power, which drops April 19th. Enjoy.

MUSIC: Open Letter (Remix) - Wyclef [@Wyclef]

Wyclef remixes Jay-Z's original in honor of his home country, Haiti. Stream below. Be on the lookout for his upcoming project, April Showers, on April 29th.

VIDEO: A.D.I.D.A.S. - Twista [@TWISTAgmg]

Monday, April 15, 2013

VIDEO: The Breakfast Club Interviews Tyga [4/15/13] [@Tyga]

VIDEO: Yuck (feat. Lil Wayne) - 2 Chainz [@LilTunechi @2Chainz]

MUSIC: No New Friends (feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne) - DJ Khaled [@Drake @RickyRozay @LilTunechi @DJKhaled]

DJ Khaled liberates the first single from his upcoming album, Suffering from Success, which drops later this year. Apparently, this was originally supposed to serve as the remix to Drake's platinum selling single, "Started from the Bottom," before handing it over to Khaled. Produced by Boi-1dDa and Noah "40" Shebib. Stream below.

VIDEO: High (feat. Tank) - Kevin McCall [@TheRealTank @KevinMcCall]

MUSIC: Rubberband Banks - Young Buck [@YoungBuck]

Although Buck is currently in prison serving a stint for gun possession, he doesn't fail to release new music. His latest single, "Rubberband Backs," will be on his upcoming mixtape, G.A.S. (Gang and Street) 2. Stream his latest offering from the tape below and download his upcoming project on May 27th.

MUSIC: Bird's Eye View (feat. Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ & Black Thought) - Statik Selektah [@Raekwon @joeyBADASS_ @blackthought @StatikSelekt]

Statik Selektah brings Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ and Black Thought together for the latest single off of his upcoming album, Extended Play, which drops June 18th. Stream/buy below.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

MUSIC: Congratulations (feat. Common) - Cocaine 80s [@Common @cocaine80s]

Common reconvenes with Cocaine 80s to release, "Congratulations," produced by No I.D. Stream/Download below and look out for more Cocaine 80s soon.

VIDEO: Adorn + How Many Drinks? [Live on Saturday Night Live] - Miguel [@MiguelUnlimited]


[HD] Miguel - Adorn - SNL  4-13-13 by IdolxMuzic

Miguel stops by Saturday Night Live to perform two singles from his album, Kaleidoscope Dream. Peep "Adorn" above and "How Many Drinks?" after the jump. Kaleidoscope Dream in stores now.

VIDEO: Earl Sweatshirt's Entire 2013 Coachella Performance [@EarlxSweat]

VIDEO: Screwed Up (feat. Future) - Trae Tha Truth [@1Future @TRAEABN]

VIDEO: No New Friends [Mini-Movie] - DJ Khaled [@DJKhaled]



In an effort to promote his new album, Suffering From Success, DJ Khaled liberates a mini-movie entitled, "No New Friends." In the video, we see artists such as Ace Hood, Vado, Drake, and Timbaland help DJ Khaled promote his upcoming release. Be on the lookout for DJ Khaled's first single from the project, "No New Friends," to drop sometime tomorrow. Enjoy.

VIDEO: Pusha T Reveals "My Name Is My Name" Features & Producers [@Pusha_T]



In an interview with FUSE, Pusha T discusses his upcoming album, My Name Is My Name. During the interview, Pusha T revealed some of the producers and featured artists on the project. Sounds like it's going to be some of Pusha's best work. G.O.O.D.

NEWS: Prisoner of Conscious [Artwork + Tracklist] - Talib Kweli [@TalibKweli]

Talib Kweli's official artwork and track list for his fifth album, Prisoner Of Conscious. Features include Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, Miguel, Melanie Fiona, Nelly and more. Hit the jump to peep the entire track list and pick up Talib's latest release when it hits stores May 7th. Salute!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

VIDEO: The White House Responds to Jay-Z's "Open Letter" [@WhiteHouse]



Only a few hours after Jay-Z releases his latest track, "Open Letter," the white house gives their opinion on it. According to the White House, President Obama had nothing to do with the Hip-HOp mogul's trip to Cuba.

MUSIC: Numbers on the Boards - Pusha T [@Pusha_T]

G.O.O.D. Music releases more content via Pusha T. Set to drop on Pusha's debut album, My Name Is My Name, which drops later this year. Enjoy.

MUSIC: Started from the Bottom [Remix] - blk [@blkpplmusic]

blk liberates a remix to Drake's original.  This track goes SO hard. If you were looking for an extra verse or hook you won't find it. However, you will find completely revamped production. Apparently, blk even sampled a pile driver to make this track. Stream/download blk's new track below. Salute!

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