Demrick – Down To Roll [Video]

Demrick’s “Down To Roll” is the second release from the upcoming album, “Collect Call”. Today, the L.A. rapper has shared the official video for the single, taking him to West Hollywood’s Silika Glass, living it up with a few ladyfriends. The dimly lit visual fits the late night, R&B-infused feel of the record, which finds Demrick alternating between rapping and singing, recalling the hazy melodicism Wiz Khalifa’s early material was built on. Production comes from Cali Cleve, a duo responsible for some engineering on Kid Cudi’s debut album, “Man On The Moon”. The album will be released this Friday, June 24th. It’s set to feature guest appearances from Casey Veggies and Lil Debbie, and is available for pre-order on iTunes now. Look out for Demrick on tour this summer.

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Kodak Black – XXL Freshman 2016 Freestyle + Profile [Video]

After securing a spot on the 2016 XXL Freshman cover, Kodak Black tells us all about accomplishing his dreams and bringing his own flavor to the hip-hop game. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are Kodak Black, Desiigner, Dave East, Lil Dicky, Denzel Curry, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, G Herbo, Anderson .Paak and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Lil Yachty. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.

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Alicia Keys – Let Me In (Short Film) [Video]

What would you do? Where would you go? Watch LET ME IN starring Alicia Keys. There are more refugees in the world today than at any point in history. And half of them are children. LET ME IN is a cinematic experience which reimagines the refugee crisis as if it was happening on America’s shores. Written and directed by Jonathan Olinger, this tale of survival and the remarkable power of the human spirit is inspired by the stories of real refugees. Starring Alicia Keys, the film follows her and her family’s quest to survive after they experience unimaginable violence and embark on a journey that will forever change them. Along with thousands of Americans fleeing the conflict in Los Angeles, they must seek safety by attempting to cross the border into Mexico. Guided by their resolute love for each other and utter determination, the refugee family must navigate oceans and desserts in their unrelenting pursuit to find refuge and reunite. We Are Here and HUMAN present LET ME IN, a Jonathan Olinger film, produced by Mike Peay alongside Chelsea Franklin and Hannah Roodman. The film introduces Naliyah Vega alongside Ricardo Martin. The film’s executive producers are Leigh Blake, Alicia Keys and Erika Rose Santoro. The film’s soundtrack is a new song, “Hallelujah,” off Alicia Keys’ upcoming album to be released later this summer.

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