New EP: J. Cole - "Truly Yours 2"

J. Cole gave us what he promised as he dropped his Truly Yours 2 EP right on time tonight. The effort enlists production from Canei Finch, Ron Gilmore, Jake One, and Cole himself. With a segment of tweets and the official announcement being made yesterday on twitter leading up to the release of the EP I could hardly wait along with all the other Cole listeners, so without any further ado here it is sweet, simple, and straight to the point. I feel a Cole Summer coming on!

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New Video: Wiz Khalifa Feat. Problem & Iamsu! - “Bout Me”

Wiz Khalifa brings us the visuals for "Bout Me" serving as the latest single from his O.N.I.F.C. album. The track features Problem and Iamsu! but the visuals include cameos from Clyde Carson and Big Sean. Expect Wiz in a city near you as he takes the stage on the "Under the Influence of Music" tour this summer alongside A$AP Rocky, Trinidad James, B.o.B., Joey BadaSS, and Pro Era.
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New Music: Iggy Azalea - “Bounce”

Iggy Azalea gives us a jewel you can party to with her latest track "Bounce" just to prepare us for her upcoming allbum The New Classic which is set to drop this summer.

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New Video: Sean Kingston Feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa - “Beat It”

Sean Kingston gives us the Collin Tilley-directed visuals for his latest cut "Beat It" with features from Taylor Gang's front man Wiz Khalifa and C Breezy, as the three of them live it up in Malibu. Sean Kingston's third solo album Back to Life is scheduled to drop later this year.
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New Music: Harry Fraud Feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Riff Raff - “Yacht Lash”

Harry Fraud brings us his new cut "Yacht Lash" from his upcoming High Tide EP whose release date is scheduled for May 7th. The track enlists features of an unlikely pairing from Earl Sweatshirt and Riff Raff.

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New Video: Rita Ora - “Facemelt”

Rita has graced us with the visuals for her track "Facemelt" as apart of HUnger TV's Dirty video series. Rita's debut album Ora can be purchased on iTunes now. 
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New Video: Ryan McDermott Feat. Hit-Boy - “Joy”

I believe it is safe to say that I already gotta lotta love for Ryan McDermott and the fact that he is with G.O.O.D. Music makes that love like whoa. I also have a lot of love for his new cut "Joy" especially being that the visuals have arrived. The song boasts a feature from Hit-Boy and is some of the firsts from this newcomer.  
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New Mixtape: Wyclef Jean - "April Showers"

Wyclef's new mixtape April Showers is probably one of the fullest mixtapes ever created with the containment of 33 tracks. The tape hosts features from T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Jack Red, Mobb Deep, G Fella, Trae Tha Truth, Hatian Fresh, Murda Mook, Loaded Lux, Smack White, and more. 

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New Music: J. Cole - “Cole Summer”

J. Cole never misses the opportunity to tell a story with his lyrics and this being especially true with his latest cut "Cole Summer" as he samples Lauryn Hill and D'Angelo's "Nothing Even Matters". Jermaine's upcoming sophomore album Born Sinner is slated to drop June 25th all in time to make it a "Cole Summer".

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New Music: Chris Brown - “I Can’t Win”

C Breezy gives us the 2 little jewels in one as he gives us his new cut "I Can't Win" where he gives the track some T Pain as he sings about relationships, and he also gives us the album release date of July 16th for his upcoming sixth solo album X .

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New Mixtape: Los - "Becoming King"

Los gives us his much anticipated mixtape Becoming King with production from Sonny Digital, Harry Fraud, 1500 or Nothin, Ryan & Smitty, Dot & Pro, Harmony, and more. The 17 track effort hosts features from Fantasia, Twista,Tank, Diddy, Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Mickey Shiloh, Juicy J, Raheem Devaughn, Pusha T, Yo Gotti, Cassie, and Devin Cruise.

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New Video: Talib Kweli Feat. Rubix Cube and Bajah - “High Life”

Talib Kweli brings us the visuals for his new track "High Life" featuring Rubix Cube and Bajah. The track can be found on Talib's upcoming album Prisoner if Conscious scheduled to drop May 7th. 
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New Video: 2 Chainz - “Like Me”

2 Chainz gives us the visuals for a bonus track "Like Me" featured on his Based On A T.R.U. Story (B.O.A.T.S.) album. The G.O.O.D. Music rapper brings the black and white visuals to life with a bride wearing the typical white gown and a not so typical black ski mask, but a fitting story line none the less. 
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New Music: JuicyJ Feat. Pimp C, T.I. and Young Jeezy - “Show Out (Remix)”

Juicy J is one for showing out and he does just that with the remix to the Mike WiLL Made It cut "Show Out" enlisting features from Pimp C., T.I., and Young Jeezy. Juicy's Stay Trippy album is expected to drop soon.

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New Videos: Gunplay - “Pyrex" & "Cops & Robbers" Mixtape

MMG's Gunplay releases the visuals for his latest track "Pyrex" from his Cops & Robbers mixtape that is now available for download. Gunplay's upcoming album Medellin is slated to drop later this year. Cops & Robbers is available for listen or download below. 

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New Video: Airplane Boys - "Brave" & "Brave New World" Mixtape

The Airplane Boys bring us the visuals for their latest track "Brave" from their Brave New World mixtape as they take things to Japan to give us a view of the scenery. The Airplane Boys mixtape Brave New World is available below for listen and download. 

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New Video: Alicia Keys Feat. Maxwell - “Fire We Make”

Alicia is right on in the visuals for her track "Fire We Make" enlisting Maxwell  for the feature and cameo, from her Girl on Fire EP. The two singers make it old school when they take us back to the good old days as they admire one another from afar before finding one another to show the fire that they make as an onscreen duo. You can purchase A. Keys' Girl on Fire album on iTunes now.                                                  XO

New Video: Vado - "God Hour" & "Slime Flu 3" Mixtape

Vado gives us the visuals for "God Hour" from his Slime Flu 3 mixtape with a cameo from DJ Khaled. Vado's Slime Flu 3 mixtape is below for a listen or download. 

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New Video: Wale Feat. Travis Porter - “The One Eyed Kitten Song”

Wale gives us the visuals for "The One Eyed Kitten Song" enlisting help on the feature end from Travis Porter. The Diplo-produced effort is from Wale's Folarin mixtape that dropped back in December.Wale's third album The Gifted is slated to drop June 25th.                                                                                       XO

New Video: ASAP Ferg - “Persian Wine”

From A$AP Mob's Lords Never Worry mixtape Ferg gives us the visuals for "Persian Wine", produced by himself and Thuan Tran as they take us on a dark ride filled guns, corner stores, and Ferg's roots.                                                                                       XO

New Video: Ciara - “Body Party”

With direction of her new video from Director X Ciara shows her body parts seductively in the visuals for her latest track "Body Party". Ciara did a number emphasizing her dance moves as usual and also putting moves on her real life love interest Future, who also co-wrote the song. Also making cameos in the video are Ludacris, Trinidad James, Jazze Pha, and the hit maker and producer of the song Mike WiLL Made It.                                           XO
                                             

New Video: Ty Dolla $ign Feat. Young Jeezy - “My Cabana" (Remix)

Ty Dolla Sign gives us the visuals for the remixed anthem that is all over airwaves right now "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy as the two perform in front of a back drop surrounded by every man's dream beautiful females.  The remix will be featured on Ty's upcoming Beach House EP project.
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New Music: Janelle Monáe Feat. Erykah Badu - “Q.U.E.E.N.”

Janelle Monáe calls on the help of Erykah Badu for her new track "Q.U.E.E.N." which serves as the first single from her upcoming album The Electric Lady, that is expected to drop later this year as the follow up to her 2010 release The ArchAndroid.

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New Video: T.I. Feat. Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B & Kris Stephens - “Memories Back Then”

T.I. teams up with his Hustle Gang member B.o.B., Kendrick Lamar, and Kris Stephens for the visuals for the track "Memories Back Then", from T.I.'s Hustle Gang squad's upcoming mixtape G.D.O.D.: The Introduction. 
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New Video: Young Scooter Feat. Rick Ross, Birdman & Gucci Mane - “Colombia" (Remix)

While Young Scooter is doing real time serving an 8 month sentence he continues to make moves by dropping the visuals for the remix to "Colombia" enlisting features from Rick Ross, Birdman, and Gucci Mane. In the video Scooter takes a trip to Colombia and finds him a Colombian chick all while continuing to showcase his hood roots.

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New Music: Los Feat. Diddy & Ludacris - “Disappointed”

From his Becoming King mixtape Los gives us his latest cut "Disappointed" with features from Diddy and Ludacris. Becoming King drops officially April 25th.

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New Music: Snoop Lion Feat. T.I. - “No Regrets”

With Snoop Lion's album Reincarnated dropping today he gave us something else that was fresh out with his track "No Regrets" that boasts a feature from T.I. and is also featured on the deluxe edition. The album which dropped today also displays features from Drake, Busta Rhymes, Rita Ora, Chris Brown, and Akon. Riencarnated is out today and also available on iTunes.

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New Music/Mixtape: Future - “Hands on U” & The "Black Woodstock The Soundtrack" Mixtape

 DJ Esco delivers his Future hosted mixtape Black Woodstock The Soundtrack enlisting features on the effort from Tets, Drumma Boy, Young Scooter, Mexico Rann, Slice 9, Doe Boy, Casino, Steuy Rock, and Lotto Dapper Don. Future makes an appearance on almost half the songs on the mixtape with "Hands On You" being the latest cut from the tape.

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New Music: Wiz Khalifa & Currensy - “For Her” & "Live In Concert" EP

Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y give us their latest cut "For Her" from their Live In Concert EP which is available on iTunes now. Wiz is slated to join A$AP Rocky on the "Under The Influence of Music 2013" tour this summer along with Trinidad James, Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era, B.O.B.,Berner, Chevy Woods, and Smoke DZA. You can give Wiz and Curren$y's 6 track EP effort a listen below.

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New Video: will.i.am Feat. Justin Bieber - “#thatPOWER”

will.i.am gives us the visuals for his track "#thatPOWER" from his upcoming album #willpower. With the scenery kind of reminding me of something from an action movie as will.i.am takes over cities with his crew performing large choreographed dance routines and Justin Bieber hitting the visuals with the feature as a hologram. #willpower is scheduled to drop April 23rd.                                                                                                                                             XO

New Video: Miguel Feat. Kendrick Lamar - “How Many Drinks?" (Remix)

Miguel keeps simplicity at its finest as he gives us a stage performance in the new visuals for his latest single  "How Many Drinks?" featuring "Swimming Pools" rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his 2012 Kaleidoscope Dream album. With production from Constellation Jones the visuals include colorful silhouette's and simple lighting techniques to go along with the "Adorn" singer's melodic tones and Kendrick's bars. 
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New Video: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - “Can’t Hold Us”

I hear this song all over the radio and now Macklemore and Ryan Lewis give us the visuals for "Can't Hold Us" as they take us on their own wild journey from here, to there, and everywhere. 
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New Music: LL Cool J Feat. Monica - “Closer”

LL is a legend in the game and shows us just that he still has a few more rounds to go as he gives us his new cut "Closer" enlisting a feature from Monica to keep it smooth. LL's new album Authentic is scheduled to drop April 30th. 

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New Music: Juicy J - “Ain’t No Coming Down”

With production from Childish Major Juicy J gives us his latest cut "Ain't No Coming Down", as he lets it be known that he is not coming down anytime soon. Juicy's debut solo album is expected to drop later this year.

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New Music: Cam’ron Feat. Lil’ Wayne - “Love to a Diplomat”

From Funk Master Flex's Who You Mad At? Me or Yourself  mixtape Funk gives us one of the latest tracks "Love to a Diplomat" with Cam'ron taking charge of the verses and Weezy joining in for the hook. The tape enlists features from Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Ne-Yo-, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Future, Fabolous, The Lox, Young Jeezy, Waka Flocka Flame, Mac Miller, 2 Chainz, and J Cole. The tape will be available for download at Funk's newly launched app at the iTunes store tonight at 8pm.

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New Mixtape: KaliRaps - "Who I Am"

Keeping the consistency going since his last project six months ago KaliRaps has proven that he is all walk along with his lyrical talk with his latest Who I Am mixtape. Kali's third project in the last nine months gives inclination that he is fit for the game with the tapes lyrical play and the up keeping of his own persona. The 13 track effort boasts features from Slaine, Termanology, YG Hootie, Greg Cahn, Marc Drolet, and a personal favorite of mine Reks. The tape hosts production from Fonikz, 3rd.LView, Lu Balz, Statik Selektah, Sarj9, Frat House, Stackz, Cue Beats, Ky Piffa, DeeDotWill, and Mike Mulah.

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New Music: Fantasia Feat. Missy Elliott & Kelly Rowland - “Without Me”

From her upcoming album Side Effects of You Fantasia gives us her latest cut "Without Me" enlisting a feature from Kelly Rowland and a hook from Missy Elliot. Side Effects of You is scheduled to drop April 23rd.

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Miguel Performs “Adorn” & “How Many Drinks” on "SNL"

Miguel took the stage on "SNL" Saturday night to perform "Adorn" and his upcoming single "How Many Drinks" from his Grammy award winning album Kaleidoscope Dreams. He was his usual smooth and melodic self as he sang the two tracks with a more rock inspired theme. The man can never go wrong and if he does that I most certainly do not want to be right!

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New Music: Styles P Feat. Raekwon - “Reckless”

Styles P gives is his new cut "Reckless" as he teams up with Raekwon from his sixth studio album Float dropping today. Float was produced in its entirety by Scram Jones and enlists features from the likes of N.O.R.E., Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Bullpen, and Raekwon. 

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New Music: Common - “Open Letter” (REMIX)

With various mixes of Jay Z's "Open Letter" gem leaking Common's would have to be one most substantial mixes of the effort with J. Period on production. 

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New Video: 2 Chainz Feat. Lil’ Wayne - “Yuck”

From his B.O.A.T.S. (Based On A Tru Story) album 2 Chains gives us the latest set of visuals for his cut "Yuck" enlisting a feature from Lil Wayne. The G.O.O.D. Music and Young Money stars deliver nothing short of an over the top performance with an illustration of scenes from snakes, to beautiful women dressed in lingerie, and a full orchestra which is my favorite part. The intertwine of strings and Hip Hop is forever something I will love.

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New Music: French Montana - “Ain’t Worried About Nothin”

From his upcoming album Excuse My French French Montana gives us his new single "Ain't Worried About Nothin'". The MMG rapper's new album is scheduled to drop May 21st and enlists features from Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Jeremih.

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New Music: Drake Feat. James Fauntleroy - “Girls Love Beyoncé”

With production from Noah "40" Shebib Drake gives us his new melody driven track "Girls Love Beyonce" with Fauntleroy on the hook. The track is the second of two released from Drake for the week as he also jumped on the feature of DJ Khaled's "No New Friends". Drake's new album Nothing Was The Same is due to drop this summer but is yet to have a set release date. 

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New Music: DJ Khaled Feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil’ Wayne - “No New Friends" (SFTB Remix)

DJ Khaled gives us his new effort "No New Friends" enlisting Drake, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross for the feature, with Boi-1da and "40" on the production end. The star studded track is the first sampling from DJ Khaled's new album Suffering From Success.

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Melodic Monday: Usher - "Burn"

My weakness is Melodic Monday's and for the most part I can say it is because I have an obsession with R&B music, and my life would be a dead end without it. I love finding an R&B song that I can listen to over and over again and it never gets old. Usher's song "Burn" is a prime example of how a beautiful song never gets old. I can remember when it first dropped back in 2004 and putting on repeat and never losing the love for it. To this day I could still play it a million more times and want to listen to it once more and once more after that. So here is to the start of a million more times and once more again!                                                                                              XO

New Music: Jay-Z - “Open Letter” (Prod. by Swizz Beats and Timbaland)

With all the speculation about he and his wife's trip to Cuba Hov gives the world the shut up to all the talk as he presents "Open Letter" with production from Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. Jay also touches on the subject about his share in the Brooklyn Nets and the millions he has made. Hot 97 and Jay Z's LifeandTimes site boasted the track for our listening pleasures. 

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New Music: Major Lazer Feat. Tyga, Bruno Mars & Mystic - “Bubble Butt”

For his latest cut "Bubble Butt" Major Lazer draws a somewhat bit of unusual list of features really but not really with Bruno Mars, Tyga, and Mystic. Look out for Major's upcoming Free the Universe to drop April 16th.

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New Mixtape: Cassie - "RockaByeBaby"

Cassie's first project in seven years and first mixtape RockaByeBaby has finally arrived for our listening pleasure and the 13 track effort boasts features from Rick Ross, Wix Khalifa, French Montana, Pusha T, Meek Mill, and Fabolous. There are also big names on the production end with banger maker Mike WiLL Made It, Young Chop, and Soundwave, Rob Holladay, The Real Knotch, and Big Juice 205 to name a few.

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New Music: Pusha T - “Numbers On The Boards”

From Pusha's upcoming album My Name Is My Name hails the new cut "Numbers On The Boards" with production the boards for Kanye West and Don Cannon. Kanye wanted to keep the G.O.O.D. stuff flowing this morning  as he tweeted "Our family Hov brought that real hip hop shit this morning so me and Pusha wanna keep that feeling going". He did just that as he and Pusha gave us the G.O.O.D., G.O.O.D..

New Music: Lil Wayne Feat. Meek Mill - “I’m Good (Terrorists)”

Though this "I'm Good (Terrorists)" featuring MMG's own Meek Mill track did not make the final cut for Weezy's latest album I Am Not A Human Being II it did make the bonus round for our listening pleasures after the fact.  

New Music: N.O.R.E. feat. Lil Wayne - “She Tried”

From his upcoming LP Student of the Game Noreaga aka Papi gives us his latest effort "She Tried" featuring Lil Wayne, as the two drive lyrics about a subject some people know too well.

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New Music: Fall Out Boy Feat. Big Sean - “The Mighty Fall”

Fall Out Boy is fresh to death lately with their collaborations as they have teamed up with two of G.O.O.D. Music's very own including 2 Chainz for the remix to their song "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)" after he made a cameo in the video, and now with their track "The Mighty Fall" featuring Big Sean. FOB Save Rock And Roll album drops April 16th!

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New Video: Cassie Feat. Wiz Khalifa - “Paradise”

Since debuting her latest effort "Numb" with Rick Ross and preparing for her mixtape #RockaByeBaby to drop tomorrow Cassie shows no signs of slowing up anytime soon, as she drops the visuals for her track "Paradise" featuring Wiz Khalifa. Cassie and her friends including Karrueche Tran give us a glimpse of a what Paradise is for them as they ride through Cali and kick it with Wiz Khalifa. #RockaByeBaby drops tomorrow April 11!!!!
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New Video: Nicki Minaj - “Up In Flames”

Nicki Minaj graces us with the visuals for her latest track "Up In Flames" as she gives us the more natural and laid back side of her with direction from Grizz Lee. The Boi-1da-produced track can be found on her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded-The Re-Up album.                                                                            XO

New Music: Talib Kweli feat. Miguel - “Come Here”

From his upcoming Prisoner of Conscious album Talib Kweli gives us his latest effort "Come Here" with Miguel crooning over the hook with his delectable vocals. Prisoner of Conscious is scheduled to drop April 23rd.

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New Music: Kid Cudi feat. Kendrick Lamar - “Solo Dolo Pt. II”

After his very eventful week last week with the announcement that he was no longer with G.O.O.D. Music, promotion of his upcoming album Indicud, and an album leak Cudi is still has his game face on this week as he gives is his latest track "Solo Dolo (Part 2)" with the help on the feature end from Kendrick Lamar. Indicud is scheduled to drop April 23rd.

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New Music: The-Dream - “IV Play”

From his fourth studio album IV Play The Dream gives us his new cut of the same name where he declares all of his wishes and demands skipping exactly what the tracks title initiates. The Dream's "IV Play" is scheduled for a May 28th release date.

                                                                                                                                 

New Video: J. Cole Feat. Miguel - “Power Trip”

Jermaine returns home to his hometown Fayetteville North Carolina to film the Nabil-directed visuals for his new track "Power Trip" featuring the "Adorn" singer Miguel. The Cole World rapper finds himself in the middle of a love triangle with Miguel's woman with an outcome that leads to an unsettling aftermath. After being pushed back Cole's new album Born Sinner now has an official release date of June 25th. 

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New Music: DJ Scream Feat. Rick Ross - “National Champs”

From DJ Scream's Long Live The Hustle hails his Renegade-produced track "National Champs" with Rick Ross in for the feature on the heavy hitting effort, after all there is still good music after bad publicity.

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The Week In Review Kid Cudi: "Promotes "Indicud", Leaves G.O.O.D. Music, Future Projects, and His New Track feat. Too Short "Girls""

Kid Cudi has been the talk of the Hip Hop world this week as he is promoting his new album Indicud which he says is "my best work, I'm super proud of it" and drops the bomb that shook the world as he announced his departure from G.O.O.D. Music. With less than a month to go before Indicud drops April 23rd the Cleveland native stated in an interview this week with LA's Power 106 that his decision to leave was "wanting to start my own direction" then went on to say that everything was still cool with him and his mentor Kanye West who is the owner of G.O.O.D. Music Records. He also stated that he basically wanted to do his own thing by focusing on his label Wicked Awesome and his artist King Chip. Cudder was also followed for a VHS documentary filmed by illroots and Uzi that showed him backstage after his Jimmy Kimmel Live performance telling about his song "Immortal" and signing autographs for fans all while getting prepped for the release of Indicud.. He also stopped by to chat it up with the LA Leakers sourMILK and Justin Credible and talked about his album, future plans to score movie roles, and even played a snippet of  “The Resurrection of Scott Mescudi” from Indicud. While in a whirl wind of interviews and pit stops he also managed to give us some new music when he dropped his track "Girls" with Too Short on the feature. You can find his week in review below and do not forget Indicud drops April 23rd. 

Kid Cudi's Interview with LA's Power 106

Kid Cudi Indicud Documentary Promo Run (Video) (By illroots & Uzi)

Kid Cudi Interview with LA Leakers sourMILK and Justin Credible

New Music: Kid Cudi feat. Too Short - "Girls" 


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