Maxwell – 1990x [Audio]
Maxwell unveils the second single from his forthcoming album, “SUMMERS’ night”. Listen below. “SUMMERS’ night” drops July 1st.
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Nick Jonas feat. Ty Dolla $ign – Bacon [Audio]
Taken from Nick’s “Last Year Was Complicated” project. Pre-order now. June 10 is the date.
Read moreYG – Still Brazy [Audio]
YG changed the title of his sophomore album from “Still Krazy” to “Still Brazy”. Check out the title track below and pre-order the LP here.
Read moreWale On Sway In The Morning [Video]
With his new single “My PYT” making its way around the country, DMV native Wale recently stopped by the Sway in the Morning studios. Opening things up by speaking on the way he’s perceived in the media. Explaining his definition of success he speaks on wanting to work with Nintendo and the WWE as well as write for some major names in music. With his work in the community he speaks on his last album being played in prisons and helping those in need. Joining President Obama along with Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper, Rick Ross and others in the rap community he opens up about the conversation that transpired. During his time Wale also DJ’s for Lil Mikey before spitting a few verses of his own.
Read moreAudio Push – BBQ Spot [Video]
Off of Audio Push’s “The Stone Junction” project.
Read moreVic Mensa – 16 Shots [Audio]
“16 Shots” is taken from Vic Mensa’s upcoming project “There’s Alot Going On”, due out June 3rd.
Read moreAsher Roth feat. Michael Christmas & Larry June – Laundry [Audio]
Asher brings in the summer with the fresh scent of “Laundry” accompanied by friends Michael Christmas & Larry June. Enjoy the smell and be sure to catch Asher & Larry on their upcoming west coast dates.
Read moreNick Cannon – Tim Westwood Freestyle [Video]
Nick Cannon, Hitman Holla, DC Young Fly, Conceited going in with a crazy freestyle on Westwood’s Capital XTRA show! After the break, Nick Cannon speaks on being single again, battling Eminem for 100k and more.
Read moreDJ Skizz feat. Your Old Droog – Listen To Jazz [Audio]
“Listen To Jazz” will appear on Skizz’s “Cruise Control” album, which is set to drop on July 29th. Pre-order you copy here. “‘Cruise Control’ is a sonic progression,” says Skizz. “This album takes you from where B.Q.E. left off – it’s still that raw boom-bap, but this album is a bit more slick and melodious.” On this album, Skizz recruited a mix of veteran OG MCs (O.C., Planet Asia, Roc Marciano, Evidence, etc) as well as up-and- comers (Your Old Droog, Conway, Hus Kingpin, Da Villins, etc) to provide a dope cohesive and original album that is set to be the official Hip-Hop soundtrack for the summer of ’16…” Stream “Listen To Jazz” below.
Read moreKemba – Already [Audio x Download]
Kemba shares the second single from his upcoming album, “Negus”. Stream or download the Frank Drake-produced cut below.
Read moreMeyhem Lauren – Hate [Video]
Queens’ own Meyhem Lauren has gifted us with a gully new video for “Hate”, just in time for summer. Open the hydrants and download his acclaimed free album “Piatto D’Oro” on Fool’s Gold.
Read moreBerner On Having The Biggest Marijuana Grow House In The U.S., Wiz Khalifa, Touring & More [Video]
Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Taylor Gang’s Berner for an exclusive interview. Berner talks having the biggest Marijuana grow house in the United States, Wiz Khalifa, touring and much more.
Read moreScHoolboy Q feat. Kanye West – THat Part [Video]
ScHoolboy Q drops a matching set of visuals for his “THat Part” single with Kanye West. Watch the Colin Tilley-directed clip above.
Read moreKing Harris – Birds Of A Feather [Video]
“Nightmare On Wolff St.” in stores now.
Read moreCommon & Jeff Friday On The ABFF & Showcasing Black Excellence In Film, New Music & Freestyle [Video]
After witnessing Common tear up the stage in Minnesota at Soundset Festival on Sunday it was only appropriate to bring him by the show this week. With his role as ambassador for the American Black Film Festival coming up on June 15th the Chicago emcee brought with the founder of this great establishment, Jeff Friday. Speaking on using our history as a blueprint the two open up about the different panels that will be taking place in a few weeks in Miami. Also debuting the film “Birth Of A Nation,” the story of Nat Turner, they speak on the importance of financing and making their own history as African Americans. Moving on Friday opens up about starting the ABFF after going to Sundance some 20 years ago and being one of the only black people in attendance. Common follows this up by speaking on the feeling of empowerment while on the set of “Selma” watching so many talented people of the same race working on such an important movie for their culture. Before taking off Common tells Sway about his new album which is on the way, he even spits an incredible duo of verses from the project touching on black America and troubles so many people face.
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