GoldLink – Wassup [Stream]
See Sango and GoldLink live with Cam’Ron, Just Blaze, and Kelela @ Broccoli City Festival in DC on 4/19!
Read moreSee Sango and GoldLink live with Cam’Ron, Just Blaze, and Kelela @ Broccoli City Festival in DC on 4/19!
Read moreHot 97’s In-Studio Series presents the first listen of August Alsina’s debut album Testimony. He sits down with Angie Martinez for an open discussion as he opens up on his family, the current relationship with Trey Songz, and his taste in women while previewing music from the album with an intimate audience. After the jump, GlobalGrind’s Brittany Lewis sits down with New Orleans crooner August Alsina to discuss his debut album, Testimony, touring with 2 Chainz, fake friends in the music industry, his biggest fears, scary encounters with crazy female fans, and auditioning for the N.W.A. biopic.
Read moreEven the greatest artistic geniuses have lulls in their confidence. Perhaps Erykah Badu put it best: “I’m an artist and I’m sensitive about my shit.” So it’s no surprise that when Nas released his first full-length project, the immortal rap album Illmatic, he was unsure if he’d send any shockwaves outside of his project maze. Queensbridge’s humble hero sat down with VIBE to express his doubts about how Illmatic would be received, and the moment he realized the album’s perennial, cultish following. Nas’ Illmatic XX, a remastered re-release commemorating his debut masterpiece, drops today, packed with rare remixes and unreleased tracks.
Read moreSage the Gemini chopped it up with VladTV about being a young father, his relationship with his daughter’s mother, and her initial reaction to his neck tattoo. Sage shared that his high school sweetheart was brought to tears when she first saw his large dragon neck tattoo, concerned that he’d never be able to get a “real job.” He assured her he could cover it with a collar if he needed to, but luckily now that he’s rich, it’s not a problem. The Bay area rapper also shared that he became a father at 18 years old, but he and his girlfriend decided to split up soon after the baby was born. However, he admires his ex and states she’s a very intelligent woman who’s a great mother. He says it’s very hard being away from his daughter and he even has dreams about her while on the road, and knew he’d be able to provide for her whether or not he made it in the rap game.
Read moreThe post modern poet and newest member of Mello Music Group, Open Mike Eagle, is announcing his debut record with the label. The new project, Dark Comedy, goes beyond sarcasm for those who might miss it otherwise. Noisey/Vice debuted the lead single today and had some enlightening insight too (read here). The album takes the stage on June 10th, but until then, we proudly present the Dark Comedy Morning Show as our opener. Pre-Order the album on iTunes and you’ll get a single right now.
Read moreThis is the first official sneak off the new D.I.T.C. Remix Album, dropping on DITC Ent. and Slice Of Spice Records this May. THIS is what fans of the Diggin’ In The Crates crew have been waiting for, and the line-up of remix producers for this joint is insane. Set for release in early May, this album will be available on Vinyl, CD and all digital formats, including exclusive merch bundles on the new D.I.T.C. website, and vinyl over at Slice Of Spice.
Read moreNitty Scott, MC’s #Chilluminati Tuesdays series officially begins with the first episode, “ENERGY”, directed by Seba Films. In this episode, Nitty discusses The Art of Chill LP in 4 words, explains their significance & practices her personal art of staying centered. The episode also features a brief clip of the next single, “Feng Shui” produced by Ski Beatz. The Art Of Chill drops May 23rd with features from Ab-Soul, Stacy Barthe, Rapper Big Pooh & more. See you next Tuesday for Episode 2!
Read moreTo celebrate the release of his new album Testimony, August Alsina breaks down the lyrics of his track “Make It Home” featuring Jeezy.
Read moreVado hit up the Shade 45 studios for Toca Tuesdays last week and spit a few bars after Tony dropped a beat for him.
Read moreRZA opens up about the two albums Wu-Tang is preparing to release, “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” and “A Better Tomorrow,” and reveals why he thinks Raekwon hasn’t been recording on the latter. He believes that maybe they aren’t on the same creative path, adding that he’s changed a lot since the ’90s. Speaking of his past, RZA compares his younger self with his “Brick Mansions” (April 25) character Tremaine Jackson. RZA said that in the movie Tremaine “brings the ruckus,” adding that he’s a no-nonsense meat eater, while the rapper is a vegetarian in real life.
Read moreEstelle’s new single “Make Her Say (Beat It Up)” is available on iTunes now!
Read moreFuture is finally ready to release his new studio album “Honest” on April 22nd. The project comes with features from Kanye West, Drake, Andre 3000, Wiz Khalifa, Young Scooter, Pusha T, Pharrell, Lil Wayne and Casino. Below is an early stream of the entire project, which can be pre-ordered on iTunes now.
Read moreOff thta Young Money “Rise Of An Empire” compilation album.
Read moreScarface lost 100 pounds. And we’re all over the place in this interview. He plays guitar, he talks drugs and depression and Pink Floyd, he talks about his time in prison, why his son went missing earlier this year, why Rick Ross is underrated and more. He does his best to avoid making controversial statements, but he just can’t help himself. This is Brad Jordan like you’ve never heard before.
Read moreTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nas’ Illmatic, we reunited Nasty Nas and Faith Newman, the A&R rep for his debut album. Keep checking back all week for this one-of-a-kind conversation. Part 1 of 5: When Nas met Faith.
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