J. Cole Gets Chained On His 29th Birthday

Yesterday was not just J Cole's 29th Birthday, yesterday was also Cole's show a Madison Square Garden in NYC and probably one of the biggest highlights of his career thus far. The Dreamville and Roc Nation rapper kept the guest appearances at his show to a minimum by inviting Kendrick Lamar and Jay Z to appear on stage with him during the show. The biggest moment of the night was when HOV took the stage to perform his hit "P.S.A." from The Black Album with the North Carolina native and presented him with his very first and original Rock-A-Fella chain. The Roc Nation boss man finished the whole party with another hit we know all to well, "F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt". I'd say Jermaine had a Dreamville of a birthday.                                                                XO

Jay-Z Speech - 2014 GRAMMY Winner Best Rap / Sung Collaboration

Jay Z was the winner for the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the Grammy's last night and his speech was by far my favorite of any winner last night. As Hov won the award he was all smiles while taking the stage for his acceptance speech and what he said during that speech melted my heart. Hov's love for Bey and Blue should have everyone smitten.  "I want to thank God I mean a little bit for this award but mostly for that in all the universe for conspiring and putting that beautiful light of a young lady in my life"  "And I want to tell Blue look Daddy got a gold sippy cup for you"                                                                     XO

Grammy 2014 Performances (Revised)

Here are some more of the amazing performances from this year's Grammy Awards....Shout out to Yardie/MrWorldPremiere for being on top of getting all these performances up and ready.

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Grammy Performance 2014 John Legend - "All of Me" and New York Standard Hotel Performance

I find John Legend extremely beautiful and amazingly soulful and his Grammy performance fell nothing short of spectacular. He took this stage at this year's Grammy's to perform his chart topping hit single "All of Me" which he wrote about his love for his wife Chrissy Teigen. You can catch his Grammy performance above and another performance of that hit song of his below that he actually performed at the New York Standard Hotel. 

Grammy 2014 Performance Beyoncé feat. Jay Z - "Drunk In Love"

One of the most anticipated moments of the Grammy's for me was Beyoncé's performance with her hubby Jay Z for the most part because I was dying to see them perform my favorite song "Drunk In Love" live. Tonight it happened and the show could have been over after their performance because it was just that great, they were amazing. 
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New Music: Juelz Santana - "Amigos" & DJ WhiteOwl's "Drop That Pt. 230" Mixtape

Juelz Santana serves up a new one with his lastest track "Amigos" from DJ WhiteOwl's latest mixtape Drop That Pt. 230. Check out DJ WHiteOwl's new mixtape Drop That Pt. 230.

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New Video: Future - "How It Was"

Future delivers the visuals for his track "How It Was" from DJ Esco's No Sleep mixtape. Future's upcoming album Honest is slated to drop later this year.                                                            XO

New Video: E-40 Feat. T.I. & Chris Brown - "Episode"

E-40 delivers the visuals for his track "Episode" featuring T.I. and Chris Brown with direction from Eric Gordon in the clip. The song hails from E's The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil Parts 4, 5, and 6. You can purchase E's triple album on iTunes NOW. 

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New Video: Black Dave Feat. Bodega BAMZ - "Wadadadang" & Black Dave "Black Bart" Mixtape

Black Dave delivers the visuals for his latest cut "Wadadadang" featuring Bodega BAMZ. The track can be found on Dave's Black Bart mixtape which can be listened to below.

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New Video: Jennifer Hudson Feat. T.I. - "I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)"

Jennifer Hudson gives us the visuals for her track "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" enlisting a feature from the King of the South T.I. 
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New Video: Kid Ink Feat. Tyga - "Iz U Down"

Kid Ink is one of my favs as of late and he finally gives us his visuals for his track "Iz U Down" enlisting a feature from Tyga. The two fella's give us their performance from Kid Ink's album My Own Lane that you can purchase in stores and on iTunes NOW. 
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New Music: YG Feat. Lil’ Wayne, Meek Mill, Rich Homie Quan & Nicki Minaj - "My Nigga (Remix)"

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YG's track "My Ni**a" or "My Hitta" whichever you prefer now has the official remix as the West Coast rapper teams up with some of Hip Hop's biggest names that include Lil' Wayne, Meek Mill, Rich Homie Quan, and Nicki Minaj. YG's upcoming album My Krazy Life is slated to drop March 18th.

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New Music: Pete Rock, Lecrae & Rapsody - "Be Inspired"

The Jamla squad is one of the hardest working teams in the music industry as they are always somewhere making music and releasing the good stuff. Pete Rock, Lecrae, and Rapsody are the latest three of Jamla to offer up a track with their latest cut "Be Inspired". The track will be featured on the labels upcoming collaborative compilation album Jamla Is the Squad hosted by Statik Selektah, slated to drop January the 28th.



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New Music: Migos - "They Don’t Know (Remix)"

Migos gives us the remix for Rico Love's track "They Don't Know" as the put their rapper twist on the crooning cut.

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New Music: Wale Feat. Magazeen - "Royals" (Remix)

Lorde's song "Royals" has been a hit without other artists remixing it but needless to say a few have. I have to give Wale his props as he remixes the track with help from Magazeen for the latest remixed version of Lorde's chart topping hit. 

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New Music: Maino feat. T.I. & French Montana - “Watch Me Do It”

Maino gives us his latest track "Watch Me Do It" with help on the feature end from T.I. and French Montana. Maino's upcoming EP King of Brooklyn is slated to drop February 4th. 

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New Music: Mike Posner - "My Light"

Mike Posner serves up his new track "My Light" with production from himself and Jayson DeZuzio. In the track the singer gives his story of how he was not always on the right path but eventually things started going in his favor. Mike's sophomore album Pages is slated to arrive later this year.

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New Music: Wale Feat. Magazeen - "Royals" (Remix)

Lorde's song "Royals" has been a hit without other artists remixing it but needless to say a few have. I have to give Wale his props as he remixes the track with help from Magazeen for the latest remixed version of Lorde's chart topping hit. 

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New Video: French Montana Feat. Johnny May Cash - "Paranoid"

French Montana gives us the visuals for his track "Paranoid" with a feature from Johnny May Cash  with direct from Elf Rivera. The video actually takes on a based on a true story scenario as French depicts events that actually happened to him nearly 10 years ago when he was shot in real life. You can purchase French Montana's Excuse My French album in stores and on iTunes NOW.
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New Music: Juicy J - "Blow Out"

Taylor Gang member Juicy J delivers his latest cut "Blow Out" with production from Lil' Awree and Crazy Mike, as Juicy gives us all the details of how he spends his cash flow. 

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Drake Hosts & Performs On "Saturday Night Live"

The OVO King Drake was the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live this past week which was a pretty big gig to do the hosting and performing. The Toronto native found himself in various skits as he was getting his Mazel Tov on with his bar-mitzvah rap, channeling the right A-Rod character, doing an impersonation of his Young Money mentor Lil Wayne, becoming a wizard, and being an obnoxious Dad while being harassed by his daughters friend. The rapper took to the stage two different times to perform some of his hits as his first performance was him performing his songs "Started From The Bottom" and Trophies. Drizzy's second performance was of his songs "Hold On We're Going Home" and "From Time" where he brought out Jhené Aiko to perform with him. His hosting and performing were nothing short of perfect and it was such a pleasure to see Aubrey able to get back to his acting roots. Check the performances and some of the skits below. 

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New Music: Migos feat. Sean Kingston - "In Yo Life" (Prod. by J-Hill)

Migos teams up with Sean Kingston for their latest #MigosMonday track "In Yo Life" with production from J-Hill. The track is featured on the L.A. Leakers new mixtape 2014 Draft Picks.

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New Music: Trae Tha Truth & The World’s Freshest feat. Problem & Freddie Gibbs - "Wid It"

Trae Tha Truth and producer The World's Freshest get together for their for a small 7 track effort titled The Tonite Show. The first track dropping in support of the project is "Wid It" as Trae calls on the homies Problem and Freddie Gibbs for a feature. Trae and World's new collaborative project The Tonite Show is slated to drop on January 21st and can be pre-ordered now on iTunes. 

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New Music: Nipsey Hussle - "Count Up That Loot" (Prod. by DJ Drewbyrd)

Nipsey delivers his new DJ Drewbyrd-produced cut "Count Up That Loot" as Drewbyrd presents a melodic beat for Nipsey's emotion filled lyrics. Listening to the track you will find Nip reflecting and telling a story about the good and bad moments of his life and career.

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Throwback Thursday: Biz Markie - "Just A Friend" , Mario - "Just A Friend", & Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake "History of Rap" Part 2

I do believe this is my first Throwback Thursday of the new year, how exciting! Today I deliver an oldie but a goodie and the reasoning behind my Throwback choice is all for the simple fact that someone I know got the words stuck in my head as they were singing "Oh baby you....Got what I need...But you say I'm just a friend". I asked them why they were singing "Just A Friend" because both the remake and original was old. This person's response was "Oh Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake sang it on Jimmy's show while they were performing "The History of Rap". First and foremost I giggled because of who it actually was singing this oldie but goodie song and secondly I was thinking only if this person really knew the actual history of this song.  So today for Throwback Thursday I will school everyone on "Just A Friend". The original track "Just A Friend" was a 1989 classic performed by none other than rapper, DJ, beat boxer, singer, and comedian to name a few of his resume talents Biz Markie. The track originally peaked at #9 on the Billboards making it Biz Markie's most successful song to date. Biz's song derives from the 1968 song "You Got What I Need" performed and written by Freddie Scott. Moving to almost present day but 12 years ago R&B singer Mario recreated Biz Markie's one hit wonder hit "Just A Friend" with his very own touches making an even bigger hit on the charts peaking at #4. Though the two songs of Biz and Mario are that of the same name they are also rather different at the same time. Biz Markie's track "Just A Friend" was referring to his cheating girlfriend and Mario's track "Just A Friend" was about a one sided love interest, my how times have changed. bringing us to today you have a Late Night talk show host and a Pop and R&B superstar Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake giving you a little taste of rap music of the past and present with their performances of the "History of Rap" leaving "Just A Friend" embedded into peoples minds to sing the whole day through. Take a peek and listen as one song transcends through time to the present. 


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New Music: Ty Dolla Sign Feat. Trey Songz & French Montana - "Paranoid" (Remix)

Ty Dolla $ign with the help of French Montana and Trey Songz delivers the remix for "Paranoid" produced by DJ Mustard. Ty's Beach House EP drops January 21st and can be pre-ordered on iTunes NOW!

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New Mixtape: L.A. Leakers - "2014 Draft Picks"

The L.A. Leakers deliver their new 17-track mixtape effort 2014 Draft Picks. The all star lineup on the tape is hosted by DJ SourMilk and Justin Credible with appearances from artists Pusha T, Troy Avenue, Avon Blocksdale of BSB, Audio Push, Jill Scott, Logic, Casey veggies, Luke Christopher, Joey Fatts, Skeme, Migos, Sean Kingston, Chase N Cashe, Kid Ink, Jay 305, Wiz Khalifa, YG, Que, and IAMSU!, Black Cobain, Tre Nyce, and Problem. The tape hosts production from Hit-Boy, Rey Reel, Ha Zebanga, Nick Kage, Ill Brown, Like Christopher, Eli Myles, J Hill, 183rd, The Featherstones, K Roosevelt, Jon Boi, IAMSU!, League of Starz, Eric D-Lux, and Teeflii.

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New Video: Mally Mall and Tyga feat. Sean Kingston, French Montana and Pusha T - "Wake Up In It"

Mally Mall and Tyga deliver their visuals for "Wake Up In It" with features from Sean Kingston, French Montana, and Pusha T. The boys show what the high life is all about as they flash their riches, the glitz and glamour of beautiful women, and live it up while partying in the clip. Oh and Justin Bieber makes a cameo. 
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New Music: Doe B feat. T.I. - "Why"

Hustle Gang gives us "Why" a new track from their fallen homie Doe B with a feature from The King of the South T.I.. Doe B was shot and killed outside of a nightclub on December 28th in his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. 

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New Music: August Alsina feat. Young Jeezy - "Make It Home"

The crooner August Alsina delivers his latest track "Make It Home" enlisting a feature from Young Jeezy. Alsina's upcoming solo project Testimony will drop on April 15th. 

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New Music: Que - "Jump"

After the success of his track "OG Bobby Johnson" that is being played all the time everywhere Que delivers his new cut "Jump" from DJ Iceberg's Monopoly Money Volume 16. Be on the look out for Que's debut effort Who Is Que? dropping in February. 

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New Music: Bodega Bamz feat. French Montana - "Don Francisco" (Remix)

Bodega Bamz delivers the remix to his track "Don Francisco" with the help of  Coke Boy French Montana and help on the production end from Carnage.  

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New Music: Danny Chung - "Norma Jeane"

Danny Chung gives us his latest Scarecrow-produced cut "Norma Jeane" where he delivers lyrics about his own insecurities and certain dealings in life. The song title "Norma Jeane" who was Marilyn Monroe's real name depicts how someone may not be the happiest with who they are because of insecurities, like the way the real Norma Jeane was as she tried to cover the unhappiness up with being the alias Marilyn Monroe. 

                                                                                                                      
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New Music: Waka Flocka Flame "Danny Glover" (Remix)

Waka Flocka sends out his version of Young Thug's "Danny Glover" remixing the track to his very own likings. Young Thug on the other hand is far from impressed with other artists remixing his track as he recently told DJ Scream "Don’t think I’m happy that you’re doing it because of who you are. I’m ready for war. I don’t approve" . For now here is Waka's version of "Danny Glover". 

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New Music: Shakira feat. Rihanna – "Can't Remember To Forget You"

Shakira gave fans the cover of her single "Can't Remember To Forget You" last week and today to make Monday a bit more bearable she gives us her new track today featuring Barbados Beauty Rihanna. The sultry track reminds us that sometimes loving someone can be a bit difficult when time to move on, and you cannot seem to forget that person.

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New Video: Nico Segal feat. Vic Mensa - "Don’t Leave" & Nico Segal "Donnie Trumpet" EP

Nico Segal delivers the visuals for his track "Don't Leave" with a feature effort from Vic Mensa from Nico's Donnie Trumpet EP. The clip shows Nico in a bit of a situation as he loses the girl he loves and is left pleading for his love interest not to leave. Take a listen to Nico's Donnie Trumpet EP below. 

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New Music: French Montana feat. Chinx - "OG Bobby Johnson" (Remix)

French Montana delivers his Chinx assisted cut and the remix to Que's track "OG Bobby Johnson" as the duo puts some Coke Boy flavor on the cut. The Coke Boys 4 mixtape is available now, HERE.

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New Music: Que feat. Juicy J - "Clip So Long"

Que gave us the wordy and catchy track "OG Bobby Johnson" that is all over the radio nowadays and now he follows that track up with his latest Sonny Digital-produced cut "Clip So Long" featuring Taylor Gang Member Juicy J. Be on the look out for Que's upcoming project Who Is Que? dropping very soon. 

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New Video: Freddie Gibbs feat. Problem - "One Eighty Seven"

Freddie Gibbs delivers the visuals for his track "One Eighty Seven" with Problem letting loose on the feature end of things. The black and white clip give both Freddie and Problem camera time with pretty ladies before having choose which chick is the baddest of them all.

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New Video: Kid Ink feat. Elle Varner & Machine Gun Kelly - "No Miracles"

Kid Ink delivers the motivational visuals for his track "No Miracles" enlisting Elle Varner and Machine Gun Kelly on the feature end of the track. Ink's My Own Lane LP can be purchased on iTunes NOW! 
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New Music: ASAP Ferg - "DTM Awards 14"

There are A$AP's everywhere nowadays and the latest one to be somewhere is A$AP Ferg as he delivers his latest cut "DTM Awards 14". The track derives from Drake's Hit-Boy-produced cut "Trophies" as Ferg puts his A$AP embellishment on the track on the new cut. 

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New Music: Iggy Azalea - "Animal Noise"

Iggy Azalea delivers her new Bro Safari and UFO-produced track "Animal Noise" to give people a glimpse of what they are in store for when her upcoming LP The New Classic drops later this year. 

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New Music: Busta Rhymes feat. Azealia Banks - "Partition" (Remix)

If you have heard Beyoncé’s new surprise album then you've also heard her song "Partition" and now you will be able to hear an official remix of the track from Busta Rhymes and Azealia Banks. The duo has officially teamed up for a Timbaland and Key Wane-produced cut to add some unique flavor to Bey's "Partition" track.

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New Music: "Somebody Love You" and Introducing Mazii Storiez

Donald Fouch who is known as Mazii is a Chicago native on his grind to get his name recognized through his musical talent. The artist known as Mazii is known for his story telling through evocative rhymes and his resemblance to G.O.O.D. Music King Kanye West. Mazii has undeniable talent with his lyrical sway and that talent is up for display in his track "Somebody Love You" which is sampled from Patti LaBelle's song "Somebody Loves You Baby". Be on the listen for more music from the Chicago storytelling lyracist known as Mazii coming soon. 

Twitter: @MaziiStoriez

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Tamar Braxton On The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Reality TV Star, Grammy Nominee, and songstress Tamar Braxton stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday to talk about her Grammy nominations, being a new mother to her son Logan, the extravagant push gift from her Music Executive husband Vincent Herbert, and to also perform her song "All The Way Home" from her chart topping Grammy nominated album Love and War. You can purchase Tamar's album Love and War in stores and on iTunes NOW!You can also pick up her Christmas album Winter Loversland in stores and on iTunes NOW!

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New Music: Chromeo feat. Toro Y Moi - "Come Alive"

Chromeo delivers their new track "Come Alive" with the help of (Chaz Bundick) Toro Y Moi on the feature end of the dance track. The track can be found on Chromeo's upcoming album White Women, with the release date to be announced.

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New Music: Young Chris feat. Peedi Crakk - "Fouled Out"

Young Chris delivers his Peedi Crakk assisted track "Fouled Out" with Conway Beatz working on the production end of things, as the two lyricists give fans a new banger for the party.

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New Music: Joey Badass, Dyemond Lewis & A La Sole - "Sol Luna"

Joey Badass, Dyemond Lewis, and A La Sole deliver their new Navie D.-produced cut "Sol Luna" as a treat to fans before the release of their Seccs Tap.e Part 2 project dropping on Valentine's Day. 

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New Music: G Herbo (Lil’ Herb) Feat. Lil’ Bibby - "A Year Ago"

G Herbo also know as Lil' Herb brings forth his new track "A Year Ago" with a feature from Lil' Bibby and production from DJ L. Herb's upcoming project Welcome To Fazoland: The Motion Picture will be released sometime this year. 

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New Video: Maino feat. Jadakiss - "What Happened"

Maino serves up the visuals for his track "What Happened" enlisting a feature from Jadakiss. Both Maino and Kiss offer up lyrics that showcase their thoughts of the New York Hip Hop genre in the Mazi O.- directed clip.
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New Video: Ty Dolla $ign feat. Juicy J - "Ratchet In My Benz"

Ty Dolla $ign delivers the visuals for his track "Ratchet In My Benz" with the help of Juicy J on the feature end. The Taylor Gang Boys show us the high life and how to have fun the Taylor Gang way in the clip. You can find the track on Ty's upcoming Beach House 2 Mixtape dropping later this year. Ty Dolla's Beach House EP is slated to drop January 21st and is available for pre-order on iTunes NOW!
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New Music: Future - "Rocky"

Future gives us his new track "Rocky" as he pays tribute to the hint of the title none other than the original Rocky as K.E. On The Track assists with the production. The track is in support of K.E.'s upcoming I Am Music mixtape which features other artists from the likes of Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, Migos, and of course Future. 

                                                   
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New Music: Ty Dolla Sign Feat. Wiz Khalifa - "Or Nah"

Newly signed Taylor Gang member Ty Dolla Sign delivers his latest track "Or Nah" with help on the feature end from another Taylor Gang member Wiz Khalifa. Ty Dolla $igns Beach House EP arrive January 21st and can be pre-ordered on iTunes NOW! 

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New Music: Mac Miller feat. Treejay - "Erica’s House"

Mac Miller delivers his new track "Erica's House" enlisting a feature from Treejay with production from Mac's other personality Larry Fisherman and co production from ID Labs. Mac recently stated that he had four albums ready for fans this year, maybe this track will be featured on one of the many projects. 

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New Music: Nipsey Hussle feat. June Summers - "6 Inch Heels"

Nipsey Hussle gives us his latest cut "6 Inch Heels" with the help of June Summers hopping on to provide vocals for the hook of the offering.

                                                                                                                 

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New Music: 50 Cent - "This Is Murder, Not Music"

50 Cent delivers his new cut "This Is Murder, Not Music" serving in support of his upcoming Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.

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New Video: The HBK Gang - "Never Going Broke"

The HBK Gang brings forth their latest set of visuals for their track "Never Going Broke" from their Gang Forever mixtape. The Gang of members including Iamsu!, Kool John, Skipper, P-Lo, and Jay Ant show us that the HBK Gang knows exaclty how to have fun in the clip. 
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New Music: Common - "War" (Produced by No I.D.)

Common delivers his new track "War" produced by everybody's mentor No I.D. from Common's upcoming album Nobody's Smiling slated to arrive later this year. The pair team up for another one of Common's ever so powerful tracks that put the world's real life on display. 

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New EP: Illmind - #BoomTrap

Producer extraordinaire Illmind is starting the new year off right with his new 8-track EP #BoomTrap that consists of new beats made by the mastermind himself. The new EP is a mixture of beats with a bit of old school feel and new school trap music combined. 

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New Video: Lil Durk - "Times" & "Signed To The Streets" Mixtape

Lil Durk delivers the visuals for his track "Times" from his Signed To The Streets mixtape that dropped back in the fall. You can take a listen to the Durk's mixtape below. 

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Rihanna's Goes Viva Glam For Mac Cosmetics (January 2014)

Rihanna gave way her new Viva Glam MAC Cosmetic ad via Twitter a few hours ago and with that ad came a photo bearing all for the campaign. Rih's new Viva Glam line of lipstick and lipglass launches January 21st online at MAC. Check out the beautiful and racy campaign below and make sure to purchase your Viva Glam on January 21st. 

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New Music: T-Pain - "850"

T- Pain delivers his track "850" which is the T-Mix of Future's track "Sh!t". Pain recently gave us T-Mix version of French Montana's "Ain't Worried About Nothing" which you can take a listen to here. 

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