Wednesday, May 29, 2013

VIDEO: Warm Water - Banks [@hernameisbanks]

MUSIC: Don't Forget - Sir Michael Rocks [@SirMichaelRocks]

The latest release from Sir Michael Rocks's upcoming project, While You Wait, which drops tomorrow. Stream/download below. Produced by The Freshmen.

NEWS: Andre 3000's Mother, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, Passes

According to Billboard, Andre 3000's mother, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, has passed away. Although the cause of death is unconfirmed, a representative from 3000's team confirmed the Hip-Hop icon's mother passed away this past Monday on 3000's 38th birthday. My condolences are sent to the Benjamin family and I hope that they have a speedy recovery. Hit the jump for more on the story.

VIDEO: Earf*cked - Alex Wiley [@Alex_Wiley]



Off of his upcoming mixtape, Club Wiley, which drops June 4th.

NEWS: Miguel Says "Black People Are the Most Judgmental People in the World" [@MiguelUnlimited]

Haha seems like some Black people really pissed Miguel off recently. In a rant on twitter, Miguel claims "Black people are the most judgmental people in the world" before defending his statement. Something tells me this has to do with the response Miguel received after kicking a fan in the head during the Billboard awards. Anyway, hit the jump to read the entire rant. It's definitely worth a few moments of your time.

VIDEO: B.o.B Freestyles over the 5 Fingers of Death on Sway in the Morning [@bobatl]

MUSIC: Word Is Bond (prod. Statik Selektah) - Joey Bada$$ [@joeyBADASS_ @StatikSelekt]

Joey Bada$$ spits over Statik Selektah's production to create "Word Is Bond," which serves as the first single from his upcoming Summer Nights EP. Stream/download "Word Is Bond" below and pick up Summer Nights on June 12th. 

VIDEO: Ace Hood & Meek Mill Memorial Weekend Club Mansion Perform "Bugatti" Remix and "We Outchea" [@AceHood @MeekMill]

MUSIC: Over - Dice Raw [@DICERAW]

Dice Raw give us a new song to hold us over until the release of his upcoming project, Jimmie's Back.

"[Jimmies Book] is an outline of my life at age 11 to 16, where the block was everything to me. Where I pretty much learned what I know today far as street smarts and my view of the world at that point."

MUSIC: Almost Home Freestyle - Kid Ink [@Kid_Ink]

Kid Ink liberates a freestyle in celebration of the release of his EP, Almost Home, which is in stores now. Stream/download below.

VIDEO: Life + Times Interviews Trinidad James [5/28/13] [@TrinidadJamesGG]



Rapper Trinidad James breaks down his namesake West Indian roots over his favorite meal--Trinidadian doubles--at Anil's Roti Shop in Richmond Hill, Queens.

VIDEO: Trap House III (feat. Rick Ross) - Gucci Mane [@rickyrozay @gucci1017]

MUSIC: Give It 2 You [Jordan Knight Cover] - Kilo Kish [@kilokish]

Kilo Kish does a cover of Jordan Knight's 1999 Single "Give It 2 You" with help from Caleb Stone on the boards. Stream/download below.

VIDEO: Sarah's Song - Ricky Hil [@RickyHil]

MUSIC: Put My Life On It (feat. Oba Rowland) - Key Wane [@Key_Wane @ObaRowland]

Key Wane recruits Oba Rowland for his most recent single, "Put My Life On It." Be on the lookout for Wane's upcoming project, A Little Something for Everybody, on June 3rd. Stream/download below.

VIDEO: J. Cole Talks "Born Sinner" Writing Process [@JColeNC]