Apr 11, 2013
Music: Chase PE$O (@ChasePESO__) - Only Getting Older (Prod. by Jammin Joe)
Music: Z3ro The Comet (@Z3RO_) - Barrel Royale (feat. /_\drian Daniel)
After a brief silence the young emcee drops "Barrel Royale"
To say that is about time Z3ro The Comet released new material is seriously an understatement. While he was involved with our first FRSH OFF THE BNCH cypher and was featured on a track with a fellow emcee, Z3ro has been very quiet on the solo side of things. Yet, after much teasing, he finally released an all new track that he entitled "Barrel Royale" featuring rising Brooklyn vocalist /_\drian Daniel.
If you know anything about him, it is definitely the fact that Pharrell plays a huge part in his life and was one of his main inspirations in becoming a producer and artist. Z3ro has made it clear that he's never been the type to be afraid to be a little different and in this one he incorporates his spacey sound while channelling a bit of Pharrell on the chorus, boldly showing off his singing chops.
This is what Z3ro had to say about the song: "Barrel Royale: All we do is hinder each other and until we, as artists, creators, innovators and so on, figure it out, nobody will be able to move up progressively in this world we’ve caused today. If a change for all is going to be made, we need to work AS one instead of FOR one. In other words … 'Stop pullin the next nigga down! We could all get to our destination if we pushed each other forward… shit!'"If you know anything about him, it is definitely the fact that Pharrell plays a huge part in his life and was one of his main inspirations in becoming a producer and artist. Z3ro has made it clear that he's never been the type to be afraid to be a little different and in this one he incorporates his spacey sound while channelling a bit of Pharrell on the chorus, boldly showing off his singing chops.
"Barrel Royale" is a message for all the artists out there who believe that pulling down the competition is their way to the top. (Courtesy of the homies over at Undrgrnd Nation )
Audio: Jay-Z - Open Letter (Prod. Swizz Beatz & Timbaland)
Apr 10, 2013
Video: J. Cole Feat Miguel - Power Trip
I've been waiting for this video. J. Cole finally drops us a visual for the first single off his Sophomore album Born Sinner which drops June 25th so be on the lookout for that.
Apr 9, 2013
Meek Mill on Rick Ross Rape Lyric Controversy
During an interview with DC’s 93.9 WKYS, Meek Mill was asked about the controversy over Rick Ross’ “U.O.E.N.O.” lyrics.
Biggie said, ‘rape your kid throw ‘em over the bridge’ back then it was nothing, it was just Hip-Hop. Now you got all these weirdos on these social sites voicing their opinion about something anybody say. I don’t care, I’m from the hood.The relevant comments begin at about 5:00 in. Other topics he touches on include the features on his Dreamchasers 3 mixtape (Jadakiss, Future, Rick Ross) and whether or not he was trying to get at Tyga’s piece Blac Chyna.
Miguel And Kendrick Lamar Cover Vibe Magazine
Apr 6, 2013
Audio: DJ Scream Feat Rick Ross - National Champs
Audio: Big Sean – ‘Switch Up’ Feat. Common
As promised, here’s the new Big Sean single off his upcoming album Hall Of Fame. Produced by Million $ Mano, No I.D., and Rob Kinelski. Common rhyming like its the early 90s. Very interesting timing for this song to drop being that Cudder just left the team earlier this week. Any connection there?
Video: Nicki Minaj - High School Feat Lil Wayne
Check out Nicki Minaj’s latest visual “High School” alongside Lil Wayne, directed by Benny Boom.
Beyonce & Jay-Z's Lavish Anniversary In Cuba Angers Many Republicans
Beyonce and Jay-Z celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary in Cuba this past week, accompanied by their mothers and a ridiculous amount of bodyguards. The two reportedly had a wonderful time, but some are angered by the power couple's decision to spend the anniversary in Cuba. Cuba has a reputation for oppression and poverty, so soaking up the sun and drinking cocktails next to political madness was bothersome to select people. Mauricio Claver-Carone spoke to TMZ about the issue and said, "There are women getting beaten on a daily basis, women who are jailed for no reason...people are fighting for their freedom. It's extremely insensitive." Since Cuban tourism is banned for Americans, Bey and Jay had to obtain a special visa to visit. How they got that? Who knows. But regardless, it looks like the two stars had a special week and even spent some time with the kids.
Audio: Ray J – I Hit It First f. Bobby Brackins
Ray J teased us yesterday when he unveiled the controversial single cover on Instagram which features an extremely pixaleted picture of what is his ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian. I wonder how Kanye feels about this...
Video: Big Sean Speaks On KiD CuDi’s Split From G.O.O.D. Music
While in Los Angeles promoting his new single featuring Common entitled "Switch Up" on Power 106. Big sean speaks on KiD CuDi's departure from Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music label.
Video: J. Cole & Miguel Perform “Power Trip” At The Barclays Center
With Alicia Keys’ Set the World on Fire tour making its way into the Barclays Center in Brooklyn last night, the show opener Miguel surprised the full house when he brought out J. Cole for a performance of the pair’s latest collabo “Power Trip.”
Apr 5, 2013
Y2 (@y2jjpyp) - Sex,Cigarettes and PlayStation Games
Misfits x Supreme Capsule Collection
Coveted New York streetwear brand Supreme just announced a pretty sweet collabo with New Jersey’s horror punk legends The Misfits. The mini collection includes a trenchcoat, a short sleeve shirt, a t-shirt, a cap, and crewneck sweater. There is no definite release date yet, but it will probably hit the shelves very soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
Apr 4, 2013
Video: Beyonce - "Mirrors"
Dope video from Bey for Pepsi featuring a whole lot of Beyonces. Definetely a fresh track.
Music: Rihanna - Stay (@HighKlassified Trap Refix)
New drop from my dude High-Klassified. Don't sleep on this one my boy's killing these beats it's ridiculous. Be sure to follow him @HighKlassified on Twitter and check out his other styles at https://soundcloud.com/high-klassified #SALUTE
Apr 3, 2013
The-Dream Says Jay-Z Is 'More Gritty' After Blue Ivy's Birth
The-Dream talks about being sworn to secrecy while working with Jay-Z, and how the legendary rapper has changed since his daughter's birth.
After Jay-Z's much-talked about "Swap Meet" joke at the Grammys, The-Dream predicted Hov might have to give the R&B singer some work to make up for the comment. It seems like Dream's theory was right, as him and Jay are currently working on "a little something," in the studio.
Dream, who won his Grammy for The Throne's "No Church In The Wild", and co-wrote multiple tracks on Beyonce's last album, said that the couple expects secrecy from their collaborators.
"It's so hard because on one hand, I'm really always anxious and excited about new music with everybody that I'm working with. On the other hand, they're always A-List, high-profile, so nobody really wants them to know," he said. "So it's hard for me to actually explain what I'm working on, when it's coming."
As far as Hova softening up a bit after becoming a father, Dream says Blue Ivy has actually had the opposite effect on the rap legend. "Nah, I think he's gotten a little bit more gritty," he said.
The Love King also talked a bit about where Jay's head is at right now in terms of rapping.
"I think he's becoming more of a painting. It's just moving. It's just traveling through time now," he said. "It's like when da Vinci drew something and you have to start looking at it like that."
"There's no way to be surprised again. If any one of us does anything great, it's hard to surprise you. You already have an expectation level that's so high," he reasoned. "So he's definitely more skilled and better than he was, but are you really surprised?"
Apr 2, 2013
Kid Cudi is No Longer Signed to G.O.O.D. Music
Kid Cudi has severed ties with G.O.O.D. Music, Kanye West's boutique label, which he signed with back in the fall of 2008.
"Everything is cool, everything is peace with everyone on the label," he explained in an interview on Power 106 in Los Angeles earlier today (April 2). "There's never been any issues but I am announcing that I'm no longer on G.O.O.D. Music."
Cudi, whose album Indicud drops April 23, explained that the separation came about very smoothly.
"Me and Kanye.... we were talking on the phone the other day," he said. "These are things I wanted to talk to him about, about me starting [on] my own direction. And he got it. Because he's trying to start his new path and try new things as an artist, as he was just like, 'You know, man, I feel you. It's cool.'"
He reiterated that there is no drama with anyone on G.O.O.D. Music.
"This is just from a business standpoint," he explained. "There's no beef. No problems with anybody on the label. It's all love... I wanna focus on Wicked Awesome. I wanna focus on [King] Chip. I don't wanna have like a full label of artists"
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