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!

VIDEO: Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail [Album]" - Jay-Z [@S_C_]



That's right, you read correctly. Jay-Z will be putting a new album out FOR FREE on July 4th. The catch? You have to have a Samsung Galaxy in order to download it. The album we be available through an application release exclusively on June 24th and released on July 4th three days before the rest of the world gets to hear it. Holy shit. I just got WAY too excited.

MUSIC: Who I AM (feat. 2 Chainz & Big Sean) - Pusha T [@2Chainz @BigSean @Pusha_T]

The latest leak from Pusha's upcoming album, My Name Is My Name, which drops on July 16th. Produced by Million $ Mano & Kanye West. Stream below.

VIDEO: Upper Echelon (feat. T.I. & 2 Chainz) - Travis Scott [@tip @2chainz @trvisXX]

VIDEO: Hot 107.9 Interviews Drake at Annual Birthday Bash [6/16/13] [@Drake]



Drake talks to Ms. Shanika from Hot 107.9 to talk Nothing Was the Same, which he reveals that he's almost done recording. Hit the jump to peep a short interview from B.o.B., DJ Drama, Trinidad James, Young Dro, Rocko, Roscoe Dash, Wale, T.I., and 2 Chainz. 

MUSIC: Daughters (Remix) - Killa Kyleon [@KILLAKYLEON]

Killa Kyleon remixes Nas' original in honor of Father's Day. Hope everyone is having a good Father's Day today! Stream/download below.

MUSIC: Juice + My Favorite Song (Live in NYC) - Chance the Rapper [@chancetherapper]



"My Favorite Song" after the jump. Acid Rap available for download now.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

MUSIC: Yeezus [Samples] - Kanye West [@KanyeWest]

Only a few days after Kanye West's album, Yeezus, leaked on the internet, the samples used on the album have already been identified. Hit the jump to peep all of the samples used and buy Yeezus on Tuesday, June 18th. 

VIDEO: TIME's 10 Questions for Questlove [@questlove]



In preparation for the release of his memoir, Mo Betta Blues, Questlove sits down with TIME magazine to discuss his career, the state of Hip-Hop, and more.

VIDEO: Watching Movies - Mac Miller [@MacMiller]

VIDEO: No Reason - Chief Keef [@ChiefKeef]

MUSIC: Rosé Splashin' (feat. Mistah F.A.B.) - Jon Connor [@MistahFAB

The latest single from Jon Connor's upcoming mixtape, Unconcious State, which drops July 2nd. Accompanying the single is one third of the artwork for the mixtape. Connor will release the next two thirds with the next two releases from the project. Stream/download below.

NEWS: Kanye West & Kim Kardashian's Baby Has Arrived! [@KanyeWest @KimKardashian]

According to several sources, Kimye's new baby girl has officially arrived just in time for the release of Kanye West's upcoming album Yeezus. Congrats to Kim and Kanye and I hope Yeezus's leak didn't ruin the excitement from his new born. Read more about Kanye and Kim's newest member of the family after the jump.

Monday, June 10, 2013

VIDEO: Hudson Mohawke Previews New Kanye West Track [@KanyeWest @HudMo]



Hudson Mohawke reveals some of Kanye West's new material from his upcoming album, Yeezus, at the Parklife Festival in the UK.

MUSIC: Gees (feat. Schoolboy Q) - Mac Miller [@ScHoolBoyQ @MacMiller]

The latest leak from Mac Miller's June 18th release, Watching Movies with the Sound Off. Stream below.

VIDEO: The Way It Used To Be [Lyric Video] - Mike Posner [@MikePosner]

VIDEO: Nas Performs at Governors Ball 2013 [@nas]

VIDEO: Drake at FIFA 14 Press Conference [@Drake]



This year at E3, Drake decided to help endorse FIFA's latest installment, FIFA 14. Introduced by "Started from the Bottom," Drake talks about his love for FIFA and the response from FIFA gamers around the world.

VIDEO: Twisted (Live on the Voice) - Usher [@Usher]

VIDEO: Kanye West Debuts New Music In NYC [@KanyeWest]



During Kanye West's 90-minute performance at Governor's Ball in NYC, Kanye debuted a few new songs from his upcoming album before venturing into some of his classics. Peep his new single, "I am God," above and hit the jump for "New Slaves," "Black Skinheads," "Power," and more.

MUSIC: Appetite - Future [@1Future]

Future liberates a new track for the masses to enjoy. Featured on DJ Stevie J's The Appreciation 6 mixtape. Stream/download below.

MUSIC: Rotation (feat. 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa) - Wale [@Wale @WizKhalifa @2Chainz]

Wale liberates the latest single from his upcoming album, The Gifted, which drops on the 25th. Stream below. 


MUSIC: Acquitted [Mixtape] - Gunplay [@GUNPLAYMMG]

MMG representative, Gunplay, releases a new mixtape via Evil Empire. Features include Young Scooter, Peryon, Quise, and more. Hit the jump to download/listen to the entire tape.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

MUSIC: Numbers - Asher Roth [@asherroth]

Asher Roth drops new music in preparation for his upcoming mixtape, Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2, which has yet to have a release date. Stream/download below.

MUSIC: Born Sinner [Album Stream] - J. Cole [@JColeNC]

J. Cole releases his sophomore album, Born Sinner, as an album stream on his official website. Features include Kendrick Lamar, James Fauntleroy, Miguel, and more. Stream the album after the jump and buy Born Sinner on June 18th.

MUSIC: Suplexes Inside of Complexes and Duplexes (feat. Jay Electronica) - Mac Miller [@MacMiller @JayElectronica]

The latest track from Mac Miller's upcoming album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, which drops June 18th. Enjoy.

VIDEO: Open Letter Freestyle - Papoose [@Papooseonline]

MUSIC: Dopest Out (Meek Mill Diss) - Cassidy [@CASSIDY_LARSINY]

Cassidy releases yet another diss track forwarded at Meek Mill. Stream/download below. I don't even know who's winning and, at this point, I think I am starting not to care. 

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

VIDEO: A.D.H.D. (Live at Governor's Ball 2013) - Kendrick Lamar [@KendrickLamar]

Friday, June 7, 2013

MUSIC: Club Wiley [Mixtape] - Alex Wiley [@Alex_Wiley]

Alex Wiley releases his highly anticipated mixtape, Club Wiley. Features include Vic Mensa, GLC, Action Bronson, Chance the Rapper, and more. Hit the jump to peep the track list, stream, and download the entire project. Salute!

VIDEO: 21 & Over (feat. Mac Miller & Sean Price) - Statik Selektah [@MacMiller @SeanMandela @StatikSelekt]

NEWS: Wale Channels Malcolm X for Cover of Urban Ink Magazine [@Wale]

Wale covers Urban Ink Magazine while declaring "a revolution in ink." Hit the jump for the rest of the pictures during his photo shoot and the cover story behind Malcolm... I mean Wale's feature in Urban Ink. 

MUSIC: Beats for Kanye West [Instrumental EP] - !llmind [@illmindPRODUCER]

!llmind liberates instrumentals he produced originally intended for Kanye West during the Cruel Summer era and the months following it. A lot of things are pretty crazy, bruh bruh. If you have the time, I suggest you cop it immediately. Hit the jump to peep the entire track list, stream, and download !llmind's originals. Salute!

NEWS: Gucci Mane On His Relationship with Waka, Upcoming Brick Squad LP, and More... [@gucci1017]

In a recent interview with The Fader, Brick Squad's frontman spoke on his relationship with Waka, his upcoming Brick Squad LP, his run-ins with the law, and more. Hit the jump to read the entire interview. BRICK SQQQQUUAAAAAADDDD!!!

Thursday, June 6, 2013

MUSIC: Soundboy Kill It (feat Melanie Fiona) - Raekwon [@MelanieFiona @Raekwon]

Raekwon & Melanie Fiona connect for Raekwon's latest single. Stream below and expect this to be on Raekwon's upcoming F.I.L.A. (Fly International Luxurious Art) album set to drop later this year. Enjoy.

MUSIC: KILT 2 [Mixtape] - IAMSU! [@IAMSU]

IAMSU! releases his latest mixtape, KILT 2. Features include Tank, Terrace Martin, Mistah F.A.B., and more. Hit the jump to peep the entire track list and download KILT 2.