All about Hip-Hop and R&B
Dance-rap innovator GoldLInk sends this slick new “Dance on Me” video out to his mom. “Moms said she loves ‘Dance On Me’ but the lyrics are Rated R,” he explained in an email to The FADER. “Mom, I made you a video that’s PG.” Accordingly, he’s reimagined the lascivious night described within the song as something far tamer and indeed more mom-friendly: a dance party. Find someone you love like GoldLink loves his mom and hit play above.
Read moreCalifornia native Luke Christopher drops off two new projects. Take a listen below. The first project, “YSTRDY”, contains the older, previously released material from mixtapes and a freestyle series while “TMRW” looks to the future with new songs, including “They Know,” the project’s first J. Cole-esque single.
Read moreThis past July I sat down with Tragedy Khadafi to discuss the 25th Anniversary of “Intelligent Hoodlum”, which is the Blue Print to QueensBridge Style which Havoc of Mobb Deep, Nas, CNN, adapted. We went Track By Track and discussed the process on creating this Classic Masterpiece !!!!!!
Read moreOn Friday of this week, Young Dro will be delivering his new album Da Reality Show, led by the popular single “We In Da City.” To warm fans up for the album, he’s dropping off a three-episode vlog series, titled after the album, appropriately so though. The videos give us a glimpse at the day-to-day of Dro. In the first episode, we see the Hustle Gang affiliate waking up in the morning only to discover that his girl took a couple stacks for herself, and we then follow him to the barber shop for a fresh fade, and later to the club he owns.
Read moreFor the 2nd Episode of our new series Thisis50DECODED, DJ Caesar sits down with Capone-N-Noreaga as they break down the “LESSONS” album.
Read moreJay Rock’s dope new album “90059” has arrived on Spotify. Take a listen to the entire album below, which is available for download on iTunes.
Read moreHere’s the official music video for “The Healing” from Gary Clark Jr.’s new album, “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim”. Get it on iTunes here.
Read moreThe revolving door of history is life’s greatest mentor, and while it’s always at your disposal, it’s up to you to know when to question it or when to let it question you… As the Californian smog succumbs to our relentless sun, a multipurpose studio bustles with frantic party organizers prepping for a night of shameless fun at the expense of your ordinary out-of-touch corporation. Hidden in a small room away from the commotion, Kendrick Lamar, “hip-hop’s newest savior,” sits hunched over on the arm of a couch eagerly absorbing every word of the charming, soft-spoken man relaxing in the seat before him. Commanding the attention of the two-time GRAMMY Award-winning emcee is 27-time GRAMMY Award-winning musical legend and cultural icon, Quincy Jones.
Read moreThisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Spliff Star for an exclusive interview! Spliff Star speaks on new music, Flipmode Squad, Busta Rhymes, NY Rap & much more!
Read moreMiguel performs “Simplethings” from his latest album “Wildheart” on The Tonight Show.
Read more“Jaded” is the new single from the upcoming Disclosure album “Caracal“, which will be available on September 25th. Get the single now here.
Read moreTaken from the album “808’s and Dark Grapes III”. Directed by Avery Clifton.
Read moreWaka Flocka Flame talks about if Hillary Clinton, Tim Allen, Kurt Cobain, emojis and more are overrated or underrated.
Read moreScarface has made it no secret that he’s a perfectionist when it comes to his music, and the Houston legend believes that “I Seen A Man Die” was his only perfect track. Scarface explained that while he loved being a part of the Geto Boys, he felt like all of his songs during his time with the group were “rushed.” During the conversation he also addressed rumors that he was going to do a new Geto Boys album, which Scarface said was officially off the table now. He explained that it had nothing to do with the Kickstarter campaign and the Southern emcee said it had more to do with him putting the focus back on himself. The second half of the interview Scarface shared his reaction to hearing The D.O.C.’s voice again, and the Houston spitter said that it brought tears to his eyes to hear the “It’s Funky Enough” emcee regain his voice. Check out more of what Scarface had to say in the interview above.
Read moreFrom the new EarthGang album “Strays With Rabies”. Coming soon!
Read more