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!

NEWS: HipHopHype Starts New Mailing List! [@HipHopHypeNet]

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MUSIC: Open Letter (prod. Swizz Beatz & Timbaland) - Jay-Z [@TheRealSwizz @Timbaland @S_C_]

Jay-Z releases an impromptu song with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland on the boards. Jay hasn't released a track in a while so I am glad he decided to liberate this. On another note, who ticked Jay-Z off enough to inspire this track? Stream below. It's the ROC!

MUSIC: RockaByeBaby [Mixtape] - Cassie [@CassieSuper]

After six years of silence since Cassie's debuts album, she releases a new mixtape, RockaByeBaby. Features include Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, French Montana, Fabolous, and more. Production includes Da Internz, Young Chop, Mike Will Made It, and more. Hit the jump to listen and download project in its entirety.

VIDEO: XXL Freshmen Freestyle - Ab-Soul

NEWS: Wu-Tang Clan to Release New Album in July [@WuTangClan]

It's been 20 years since the release of Wu-Tang's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) but, according their latest press release, will be releasing an album this July. The album will be titled A Better Tomorrow. Hit the jump to read more about Wu-Tang's upcoming July release.