Curren$y Confidential Episode 2: The Lowriders [Video]

If there’s one thing Curren$y might love more than hip hop, it’s got to be cars. Especially 1964 Chevrolets with hydraulics in the trunk and switches on the dash—lowriders by any other name. In part two of Mass Appeal’s Curren$y Confidential video series, we take a ride in one of Spitta’s six-fours and get the science behind his Cruise Life movement. Watch out for keep checking back all this week for more Curren$y videos. Watch out for Canal Street Confidential, Curren$y’s latest album, dropping this Friday—and keep checking back all this week for more Curren$y Confidential.

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Jeezy Performs “Put On”, “Soul Survivor” & More During Halftime At The Thunder Vs. Hawks Game [Video]

Last night at Philips Arena, basketball lover were treated to a thrilling NBA matchup as the Atlanta Hawks defended their home court beating the Oklahoma City Thunder (106-100) and during halftime and post game, hometown hero and rap artist Jeezy hit the court for a special performance. During Jeezy’s halftime set he opened to what he says should be the Atlanta Hawks new theme song, his single “Put On” and then he continued with a few classics including his record “Soul Survivor” and more.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination Season 3 (Episode 19) [Video]

DJ Jazzy Jeff and crew set out for another European journey. Before the adventures begins, DJ Jazzy Jeff must keep a 3 pointer tradition going, extending their departure time. Upon arriving in Manchester, the waiting game gets tense while the guys are stuck at the train station without a ride to the hotel. Steve gives some insight to keeping the group one happy family. Before a stop in Charleroi, Belgium the crew celebrates Record Store Day in Manchester where DJ Jazzy Jeff takes to the streets for some digging. A few finds and a quick trip to Belgium bring them right back to the UK for a show the legendary DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9”, aka Prhyme. After 15 years away from playing vinyl records, the show ends with a 45 set from DJ Jazzy Jeff.

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John Legend – Under The Stars [Audio]

For the holiday season, Stella Artois & John Legend came together to Give Beautifully. Together we are gifting the creation of “Under the Stars,” the first ever duet with the sound of actual stars. Learn more at stellaartois.com. “Under the Stars” is a song literally inspired by and created with the stars. Scientists are able to record the sounds of the vibrations of stars, which are the sounds that inspired John Legend to create “Under the Stars” and are used in the actual song.

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I Self Devine & Muja Messiah – 9th House [Free LP]

​Aside from both working w/each other in the past and being fans of one another, the MCs are both Sagittarius’. The idea was to come together for a Sagittarius themed project w/many Sagittarius references, while delivering a new sound for fans. The two, along w/some of their new favorite producers, have created a universal sound that old and new fans can appreciate. ​ Featuring production from J.Hard, M¥K, and Orko Eloheim, as well as the vocal contributions of Proper-T (of Zulu Zuluu and Solflower Collective) and Lady Midnight (of Vandaam), 9th House is the outcome of diverse sonic influences, both timeless and fresh by Hip Hop standards. I Self and Muja masterfully drift through a variety of deep topics, flowing between cutting social commentary, honest self-reflection, and time-tested wisdom to help bring this unique project to life. 9th House by I Self Devine & Muja Messiah

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