J. Cole and Wale Announce The "What Dreams May Come" Tour

My life has officially been made with J. Cole's announcement that he will be hitting the road for the "What Dreams May Come" Tour. The chart-topping Born Sinner rapper will be on tour with his chart topping labelmate The Gifted rapper Wale. The Roc Nation labelmates will embark on a 30 date tour that kicks off on September 10th in Miami Florida and will finish its run on November 2nd in a to be announced time and place. The pair will grace the cities of Miami, Chi-town, Houston, Las Vegas, Boston, and Atl to name a few. The proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to Jermaine's Dreamville Foundation which is focused on helping the youth in his hometown of Fayetteville, NC. Tickets will go on sale Friday August 2nd at Ticketmaster , jcolemusic.com , and axs.com. You can find J. Cole's Born Sinner album in stores and on iTunes along with Wale's The Gifted album which is also in stores and on iTunes now! 

                                                             
                                                                                                                          XO                       

New Music: R. Kelly Feat. 2 Chainz - “My Story”

R. Kelly delivers his new Paul Jefferies-produced cut "My Story" enlisting a feature from 2 Chainz. Be on the lookout for R. Kelly's upcoming Black Panties album scheduled to drop later this year. 

                                                                                                                                  XO

Throwback Thursday: 112 feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase - "Only You"

112 made their debut in the music world with their #1 hit single "Only You" which was featured on their debut album with the same title. The track enlisted features from two of raps Bad Boy members The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase and was also written by some other Bad Boy members Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and the members of 112. "Only You" was only the beginning of the groups success as they were notably successful in the latter part of the 1990's and the earlier years of 2000. Although they have not had any new material out in quite awhile it is still nice to hear the good stuff that once was, and that is what Throwback Thursday is all about. 
                                                                                     XO

New Music: Rapsody Feat. Mac Miller & Jared Evan - “Generation” (Prod. 9th Wonder)

North Carolina native Rapsody delivers her latest 9th Wonder-produced track "Generation" enlisting features from Mac Miller and Jared Evan. Rapsody's latest project She Got Game is slated to drop August 20th.

                                                                                                                        XO

New Video: Busta Rhymes Feat. Nicki Minaj - “Twerk It" (Remix)

Busta Bus gives us the visuals for the "Twerk It" remix where he enlists "Twerk It Queen" Nicki Minaj for the feature. With the title of a song being "Twerk It" it can only mean one thing for the visuals, and that is seeing a ton of Twerking take place. 
                                                                                                       XO

J. Cole & Drake's Apologies For Offensive Autism Lyrics

In recent weeks there have been quite a few rappers to be scrutinized in the media for some of their lyrics in songs. J. Cole is the most recent rapper that took some backlash for one of his lyrics in the "Jodeci Freestyle" in which he collaborated with Drake. Cole's lyric “I’m artistic, you n*ggas is autistic, retarded” was one that caused controversy because of the reference towards Autism. After the all the negative attention and a nearly 5,000 name petition that was started by the ABA "Anti-Bullying Alliance" the North Carolina native took the initiative to write a personal apology to Autism Speaks. The apology was one  that addressed the mistake made but was also one that gave an honest opinion from that of a human being who was embarrassed and regretful of the hurt in which he may have caused. Jermaine's writings of his apology spoke volumes and was one that should not have been taken lightly as it was the sincerest form of an "I'm Sorry" that anyone could have ever given. With Cole's apology came a statement and another apology from Drake in his most sincerest and respectful demeanor. With both of their apologies and public statements came the most correction a mistake could ever have and that was the removal of that hurtful lyric from the "Jodeci Freestyle". As I read Cole's apology I could almost weep because it showed not the character of a so-called "rapper" but that of a Human Being, with that being said "Cole Made Me Proud". 

J. Cole's Apology
Via: http://www.dreamvillain.net/blog/

Drake's Statement

                                                                         XO

Video: J. Cole Performs "Power Trip" On The View

J. Cole took the stage of The View yesterday to perform his hit single "Power Trip" from his latest #1 album Born Sinner. Jermaine performed the song without his featuring partner Miguel who had originally lent his melodic vocals to the track. The North Carolina natives new album Born Sinner is in stores and available on iTunes NOW.

                                                                                                   XO

New Music: Jason Derulo Feat. 2 Chainz - “Talk Dirty”

After all the hype and success of his recent smash hit "The Other Side" Jason Derulo delivers his latest track "Talk Dirty" enlisting a feature from the "Feds Watching" rapper himself 2 Chainz.

                                                                                                                                XO

New Music: Childish Gambino - “Centipede”

Donald Glover who is also known as Childish Gambino is back on the scene to deliver his latest cut "Centipede", where he gives us a little bit of his own version of crooning before he goes into a powerful piano driven rap about none other than life. 

                                                                                                                                        XO

New Video: Kelly Rowland - “Dirty Laundry”

Kelly Rowland airs out her laundry in the visuals for her latest cut "Dirty Laundry", being reminiscent of past relationships and her career, as she demonstrates freeing herself from the baggage. Kelly's new album Talk A Good Game LP in stores and available on iTunes now.

                                                                                                                                XO

New Music: Chris Brown Feat. Nicki Minaj - “Love More”

From his upcoming album X Chris Brown delivers his latest cut "Love More" enlisting a feature from the Young Money Queen Nicki Minaj. C Breezy's new album X is scheduled to drop August 20th.  

                                                                                                                                 XO

New Video: Mac Miller Feat. Niki Randa - “I Am Who Am (Killin’ Time)”

Mac Miller delivers the visuals for his cut "I Am Who I Am (Killin' Time)" enlisting a feature from Niki Randa. The rapper finds himself in a room full of lights reminiscing with direction from Rex Arrow. You can find the cut on Mac's latest album Watching Movies with the Sound Off in stores and available on iTunes now.

                                                                                                                             XO

New Music: Robin Thicke - “Get In My Way”, "Feel Good", "Ooo La La", "Ain't No Hat For That", "The Good Life", " Go Stupid 4 You"

Robin Thicke continues the preparations for the release of his upcoming album Blurred Lines and he also continues to deliver listeners the good good of that album. After releasing five tracks last week including "Feel Good", "Ooo La La", "Ain't No Hat For That", "The Good Life", and "Go Stupid 4 You", this week he throws us his latest offering from the album titled "Get In My Way". Robin's album Blurred Lines is scheduled to drop July 30th and can be pre-ordered on iTunes NOW. Take a listen to all the tracks Mr. Thicke has released in the past week below. 

   

                                                                                                                                 XO

New Music: Ariana Grande - “Baby I”

Ariana Grande is still flying high off the success of her recent smash hit "The Way" featuring the Watching Movies with the Sound Off rapper Mac Miller. Now the songstress gives us her latest soon to be hit "Baby I" from her upcoming album Yours Truly, dropping nationwide September 3rd.

                                                                                                                                XO

New Music: Miguel Feat. Jessie Ware - “Adorn (Remix)”

Miguel brings us another remix to his most popular hit to date "Adorn" from his Kaleidoscope Dream album with Jessie Ware in for the feature. The songstress definitely represents for the ladies on the track where as before it was the men who definitely brought the good good to the remixes for "Adorn".

                                                                                                        XO

New Music: Robin Thicke - “Go Stupid 4 U”

Robin continues to croon about love and his moves as he delivers his latest cut "Go Stupid 4 U". The track can be found on his upcoming album Blurred Lines dropping July 30th and can be pre-ordered on iTunes NOW.

                                                                                                                                  XO

New Music: Paul Wall Feat. Kid Ink & YG - “Gettin’ Tho’d”

Paul Wall is back on the scene again with his new DJ Mustard-produced cut "Getting' Tho'd" after making his first debut in recent years in Stalley's latest cut "Swangin". Mr. Wall's latest cut enlists features from Kid Ink and YG and can be found on his upcoming mixtape Check Season expected to drop later this year. 

                                                                                                                                XO

New Music: Robin Thicke - “Take It Easy on Me”

Robin Thicke delivers his latest crooning session with his with his new Timbaland-produced track "Take It Easy On Me", from his upcoming album Blurred Lines. Robin's upcoming album Blurred Lines is available for pre-order on iTunes now and is slated to drop July 30th.

                                                                                                                                  XO
                                       

Throwback Thursday: J. Cole - "Work Out"

To celebrate the fact that J. Cole's Born Sinner album is the number 1 album in the country right now I wanted to deliver an oldie but goodie for the Throwback Thursday today with Cole's track "Work Out". The track is the lead single from his 2011 debut studio album Cole World: The Sideline Story. This was the song that Cole referred to in the track "Let Nas Down" from his new album Born Sinner when he said: "Dion called me when it dropped, sounded sad but sincere Told me Nas heard your single and he hate that sh*t Said you the one, yo why you make that sh*t I can't believe I let Nas down" After hearing the song "Let Nas Down" Nas recorded his own lyrics over the track and titled it "Made Nas Proud", where he told Jermaine that he did not let him down, instead he made him proud. So again congrats to the man with the number 1 album Mr. Born Sinner himself J.Cole for giving us music that we love and can remember you by on Throwback Thursday, You Make Us Proud. 
                                                                                              XO

J. Cole's "Born Sinner" #1 On The Charts

J. Cole and his Born Sinner album has taken it all the way to the top of the charts clinching the number 1 spot this week shooting ahead of Wale and Kanye West. Since dropping his album 3 weeks ago Cole has held steady at the number 2 spot falling a little shy behind Kanye West's Yeezus album during the first week and staying at number 2 when Wale's The Gifted took over the number 1 spot last week. The North Carolina native has officially surpassed Kanye West's Yeezus album sales of 431,000 units after selling 58,000 units this week bringing him to a total of 439,000 units. Cole who's album had the scheduled release date of June 25th after pushing the album back a time before pushed it forward to June 18th after Kanye made the announcement that he would release his album on "June Eighteen". Jermaine made the announcement via twitter by saying “Kanye West is one of the greatest artists of our generation,”, “Which is exactly why I'm moving my release date up. Born Sinner June 18th.” This week after the announcement was made that his album had clinched the number 1 spot since being released and had also surpassed Kanye's record sales the Roc Nation artist took to twitter again showing his humbled appreciation. I believe it is safe to say that J. Cole has put North Carolina on the map!

                                                                                         XO

New Music: Juicy J Feat. Wiz Khalifa - “Shootin”

Juicy J delivers his latest cut "Shootin" enlisting a feature from Wiz Khalifa, as he gives the non-likers a straight to the point message. You can also peep Juicy's first episode of his "Every Day Life" vlog below. 

                                                                                                  XO

New Video: Ryan Leslie - “The Black Flag”

Ryan Leslie is back with the visuals for his track "The Black Flag" from his Les Is More LP. Ry shows us a bit of the the dark side in the new video as he subscribes to the color black rolling through Europe and gives a few solo performance shots.

                                                                                              XO

New Music: Ciara Feat. Rick Ross - “Boy Outta Here”

CiCi is full steam ahead lately with the release of her latest LP self-titled Ciara, the songstress gives us her latest cut "Boy Outta Here" featuring Rick Ross. You can find CiCi's new album on iTunes and in stores now!

                                                                                                                               XO

New Music: Ariana Grande feat. Fabolous - “The Way (Remix)”

After the success of the original version for her track "The Way" featuring Mac Miller Ariana Grande delivers the remix to the catchy song enlisting a feature from another known rapper Fabolous.  

                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                         XO

New Music: Beyonce - "On The Run" (Part II Solo)

With her hubby's new album Magna Carta Holy Grail  dropping July 4th and the two of them collaborating on the track "On The Run" from the album, a new cut of the track with just Bey gives us a taste of what the track would sound like with just her vocals flying solo. Magna Carta Holy Grail drops world wide tomorrow July 9th and is available for pre-order on iTunes NOW!

                                                                                                                                        XO

Jay-Z "Magna Carta Holy Grail" (Official Album Artwork & Tracklisting) & Jay-Z feat Justin Timberlake

The moment had arrived for Hov's latest much anticipated album Magna Carta Holy Grail to be released for the first one million Samsung Galaxy users who downloaded the "Magna Carta" app. When the clock struck 12 am this morning the app that was to unlock Jay-Z's album crashed suddenly, so instead listeners turned their attention to Funkmaster Flex as he premiered Magna Carta Holy Grail on the radio. With the album's arrival coming late announced it is definitely one for the books. The 16 track effort enlists features from Justin Timberlake, Rick Ross, Frank Ocean, Mrs. Carter herself Beyonce, Nas, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell. You can pre-order the album on iTunes NOW and can purchase the album officially July 9th. Below you can find Hov's latest cut "Holy Grail" enlisting a feature from "Suit and Tie" singer Justin Timberlake, and is produced by Timbaland and written by The-Dream.

Jay-Z – Magna Carter Holy Grail (Tracklisting)

1. Holy Grail (Feat. Justin Timberlake)

2. Picasso Baby

3. Tom Ford

4. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Feat. Rick Ross)

5. Oceans (Feat. Frank Ocean)

6. F.U.T.W.

7. Somewhere In America

8. Crown

9. Heaven

10. Versus

11. Part II (On the Run) (Feat. Beyonce)

12. Beach Is Better

13. BBC (Feat. Nas, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell & Timbaland)

14. Jay-Z Blue

15. La Familia

16. Nickels and Dimes

                                                                                                                    XO

New Music: Trey Songz - “Sensational”

Trey is once yet his panty droppa self with his new track "Sensational" as he croons over a somewhat of an uptempo melodic beat. Trey is right on time with this track, as it is right in time for those summer nights riding in the car with the windows down.

                                   
                                                                                                                XO

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

North Carolina native Fantasia is back on the scene as she delivers the visuals for her latest track "Without Me" from her latest album Side Effects of You. Fantasia enlisted Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliot in for features and appearances as all three ladies brought their best sex appeal game. Tasia's new album Side Affects of You is in stores now and can be purchased on iTunes now.                                                           XO

New Video: B.o.B Feat. 2 Chainz - “Headband”

B.o.B. delivers the visuals for his latest cut "Headband" featuring Mr. Collaboration himself 2 Chainz who is really all over features for everyone lately. The track can be found on B.o.B.'s upcoming third solo album Underground Luxury slated to drop later this year.
                                                     XO

New Video: The Game Feat. 2 Chainz & Rick Ross - “Ali Bomaye”

The Game delivers the visuals for his latest cut "Ali Bomaye" from his latest project Jesus Piece. The track enlists features from two of Hip Hop's heavy hitters 2 Chainz and Rick Ross. Jesus Piece is out now and can be purchased on iTunes. 
                                           XO

New Video: Ciara Feat. Nicki Minaj - “I’m Out”

Ciara gives us the visuals for her latest track "I'm Out" from her upcoming LP Ciara scheduled to drop July 9th. The songstress enlists Nicki Minaj for the feature in the Hannah Lux Davis directed visuals as they make it a girls party. Ciara's new LP Ciara drops July 9th and can be pre-ordered on iTunes now. 
                                                                                                      XO

New Mixtape: PARTYNEXTDOOR "PARTYNEXTDOOR"

He hit the scene a few months ago known as Drake's first artist under OVO Sound known as PARTYNEXTDOOR. Even with his three singles "Make A Mil", Wus Good/Curious", and "Over Here" he still remained somewhat of a mystery until now, as he gives us the release of his latest mixtape self-titled PARTYNEXTDOOR.

PARTYNEXTDOOR – PARTYNEXTDOOR (Tracklisting):

1. Welcome to the Party
2. Wild Bitches
3. Relax With Me
4. Right Now
5. Make A Mil
6. Break From Toronto
7. Tbh
8. Wus Good / Curious
9. Over Here (Feat. Drake)
10. Ballin’

                                                                                                                                       XO

New Video: Mariah Carey Feat. Miguel - “#Beautiful" (#Hermosa Remix)

The pictures surfaced of Mariah and Miguel shooting this video a few weeks ago and now Mariah gives us the visuals for "#Beautiful #Hermosa Remix". The songstress and "Adorn" singer take a trip to Italy for a a bit of new scenery as they belt their hearts out for the new visuals. Mariah's ne walbum The Art of Letting Go is scheduled to drop later this year.
                                                            XO

New Music: Kid Cudi - “Going to the Ceremony”

Kid Cudi delivered his latest track "Going to the Ceremony" via his Soundcloud account. Cudder's Indicud album is in stores and available on iTunes NOW. 

                                                                                                                                   XO