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Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Troy Ave for an exclusive interview. He talks about his mixtape “Bricks in my Backpack 3“, where his name came from, how he pulls a brooklyn chick & much more! Previously: Troy Ave Explains His Name And How He Got His Start [Video]
Read moreAngel Haze sat down with our UK team to explain her video for “New York” and fantasize out loud about boning Azealia Banks with a strap on dildo. Word. Previosly: Angel Haze – New York [Video]
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Read moreOff the Money Making Jam Boy’s next project, “The Greatest Rapper Never”, dropping August 13. via 2DBZ
Read moreMTV’s four time Direct Effect Battle Champ El Gant, and Smokey Lah, a/k/a Tek (of Smif-n-Wessun) gear up for the release of their collaborative, fittingly titled LP Gibson Glover, which is set to drop later this year. After dropping their previously leaked “Say Hello To The Bad Guy,” the Empire City veterans edge one step closer to their debut, with a freestyle over Slaughterhouse’s “Hammer Dance” instrumental, produced by AraabMUZIK. The download is free, but the album cost money, oh yeah.
Read moreThe first and last generation of it’s kind: Generation Y. Children who were born in the 80s and 90s, who are now grown up and currently running the world we live in. On his third independently-released studio album, Minneapolis, Minnesota-based artist Mike Dreams discusses his place as a Millennial, through nostalgia, self-reflection, making the most out of the present, and looking towards the future. Featured singles on the album include Booth-approved songs “We The Ones,” “Songs On The Radio,” “Everything’s Good,” and “The Lights, The Life.” Joining Dreams on Millennial are fellow Twin Cities vocal talent of Adam Paulus, Alissa Paris, Alnansa, Ashley DuBose, Cameron Wright, Christina Fisher, K. Raydio and Tameya Clark. Download: Mike Dreams – Millennial Tracklist 01.Generation Y (Intro) 02.Be Anything 03.We The Ones 04.In The Sky (ft. Tameya Clark) 05.The Lights, The Life 06.Born In 1988 07.Songs On The Radio (ft. Adam Paulus) 08.Still Standing Here (ft. Ashley DuBose) 09.Nostalgia 10.Nu Generation Party (ft. Alissa Paris) 11.Everything’s Good (ft. Christina Fisher) 12.Hold Me Down Tonight (ft. Alnansa) 13.Losing Myself 14.Self-Reflection (Interlude) 15.We L.I.V.E ‘Til We D.I.E 16.The Rest Of My Life (ft. K. Raydio) 17.The Lights, The Life (Dubstep Remix) [Bonus] 18.Everything’s Good (Dance Mix) [Bonus]
Read moreWith a synthesized chorus ushering in what may be J. Pinder’s most personal song off his emotion filled LP Careless, “No Fault Of Mine” is as heavy in content as it is soulful. Supported by sparse instrumentation and simple delicate melodic guitar lines Pinder tears the track to shreds with sharp delivery and thoughtful lyrics across one short verse and follows with a heartfelt refrain. Pinder again skillfully and, seemingly effortlessly, demonstrates the depth of his talent and heart with this unique cut off his full length debut Careless. Music can truly move the soul. J Pinder is proof.
Read moreSway sat down with the members of Slaughterhouse and the man himself, Eminem, to discuss the super group’s new album, the recording process and what Shady records has in store for us in the future. Are there any pressures for Eminem with Slaughterhouse’s project? Do ego’s get in the way? How do they choose their singles? All that, plus enjoy Slaughterhouse’s world premiere of Goodbye. “Welcome To: Our House” is due August 28. Listen below. Previously: Slaughterhouse Reveals Mixtape Title [Video]
Read morePreviously: Trey Songz Interview w/ AmaruDonTV [Video] | Trey Songz feat. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne – Hail Mary [Audio]
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Read moreProduced by Toronto’s own DZL.
Read moreProduced by Willie B of Digi+Phonics. Get Ab-Soul’s latest project “Control System” here, if you haven’t already.
Read moreProduced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Off DJ Khaled’s upcoming “Kiss The Ring” project out August 21. Previously: The Making Of DJ Khaled’s Hip-Hop w/ Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier [Video]
Read moreSway Tries to Trip up Common in the Name Game Freestyle Session.
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