Nasir Jones debuts the Chris Robinson-directed music video for his single, “Daughters,” which narrates the relationship between him and his daughter, Destiny Jones (who also appears in the clip). Life Is Good is set to be released on July 17th.
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Nas – Daughters (Official Video)
Childish Gambino – Black Faces Ft. Nipsey Hussle
Childish Gambino continues promoting his upcoming not-yet-titled mixtape by releasing his latest effort called “Black Faces” (feat. Nipsey Hussle). Produced by Boi-1da. Download: Childish Gambino – Black Faces Ft. Nipsey Hussle
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Pete Rock Issues New Statement Regarding “T.R.O.Y.” Sample
After Lupe Fiasco expressed his anger and disappointment toward Pete Rock while discussing the ongoing “T.R.O.Y.” sample drama on Sway In The Morning, Pete Rock came through with a second statement about the issue, in which he explains his point of view a little bit more and acknowledges his overreaction on twitter. It’s true that [...]
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Inside Kanye West’s 7-Screen ‘Cruel Summer’ Experience (Pics)
Photographer Philippe Ruault gives us an inside look at the premiere of Kanye West’s immersive seven-screen experience for the short film, ‘Cruel Summer,’ which was held in a white pyramid tent (designed by Donda and OMA) in Cannes, France. More pictures under the cut.
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Pusha T – Exodus 23:1 (Trailer)
Pusha keeps the (internet) buzz circling around his latest single flowing by releasing a 30-second teaser-trailer for “Exodus 23:1.” Rumor is that Pusha T is taking subliminal shots at Drake and YMCMB with this line: “Contract all fucked / Explain up I guess that means you all fucked up / You signed to one nigga [...]
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Dom Kennedy – My Type Of Party
Right on time for the weekend, Dom Kennedy drops the first single from his second album, Yellow Album (due June 2012), titled “My Type Of Party” (produced by Dahi). Shouts to Karen Civil for the heads up. Download: Dom Kennedy – My Type Of Party
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Stalley – Savage Journey Through Europe (Ep. 3) [Video]
In the third installment of Stalley’s Savage Journey through Europe series he is in Paris for the second of four shows in five days in four countries, hunting down lost luggage before a sold out show and getting a late night tattoo.
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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian On The Red Carpet At Cannes (Video)
Footage of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian arriving on the red carpet at Cannes for the premiere of his short film, Cruel Summer, which is inspired the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation album. props: rr Related: Kanye West’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Premieres In Cannes (Pics)
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Lupe Fiasco Says His Beef w/ Pete Rock Is Not Resolved
So let me get this straight. Lupe’s team reached out to Pete Rock back in November of last year and asked for his blessings to pay tribute to “T.R.O.Y.” instrumental. Pete gave them the green light, but they had to clear the original sample. Fast forward to May 21st, 2012: Lupe releases “Around My Way [...]
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Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole In The Lab Working On Joint Album (Photos)
Kendrick Lamar and Jermaine Cole have officially begun recording their highly-anticipated collaboration album. Cole released these pictures today, during their studio session for the non-believers out there and added “Got my n***a K. Dot in the Ville as I type this.” Classic in the making!
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Eminem Working On A New Album
“Eminem called up Peter Rosenberg of the Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg Show with Kay Foxx and confirmed Slaughterhouse will be on that stage!!! He also talked about what he is working on right now!!”
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ASAP Mob – MTV Rapfix Live Freestyle (Video)
A$AP Rocky and his mob closed yesterday’s episode of MTV’s Rapfix Live with a little freestyle. Check ‘em out.
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Cocaine 80s – Unchain Me/Love 3x
Cocaine 80s double up the dose for their latest release, taken off their upcoming EP, Express OG. Enough with the singing, we need a verse from Common. Download: Cocaine 80s – Unchain Me/Love 3x
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Wale & Meek Mill ft. French Montana – Actin Up
Set to appear on MMG’s Self Made Vol. 2 compilation, out June 26th. Download: Wale & Meek Mill ft. French Montana – Actin Up
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Kanye West’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Premieres In Cannes (Pics)
Here are some snapshots from last night’s premiere of Kanye West’s experimental short film, Cruel Summer. The project was written and directed by Mr. West himself and stars Kid Cudi, who plays a car thief that falls for a blind Arabian princess. “Cruel Summer” plays like an extended music video, in a similar way to [...]
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Pusha T – Exodus 23:1
Pusha drops a solo record from the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation album, titled “Exodus 23:1.”
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Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West & Miguel – Pride & Joy
So their Easter Sunday studio session was for this song…? Jadakiss, Mos Def, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash and Busta Rhymes are apparently the hook/back up singers in “Pride & Joy.” Tags by Funk Flex Update: the untagged version is up. Download: Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West & Miguel – Pride & Joy (No Tags)
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Childish Gambino Ft. Heems – Tell Me
Instead of announcing the title and release date of his upcoming mixtape, Childish Gambino goes ahead and liberates another cut titled “Tell Me” (feat. Himanshu of Das Racist). props: xzone Download: Childish Gambino Ft. Heems – Tell Me (Radio Rip)
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Wiz Khalifa – Work Hard Play Hard (Video)
Wiz reunites with the Norwegian production duo Stargate on “Word Hard Play Hard,” the first single from his fourth album, O.N.I.F.C., out August 28th.
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Slum Village ft. Skyzoo & Focus – Church (Remix)
T3, Illa J and producer RJ unveil the official remix of “Church” (feat. Skyzoo and Focus…). Download: Slum Village ft. Skyzoo & Focus – Church (Remix)
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