0 New Music: Drake - "Headlines"

Brand new single from Drizzy that will probably be serve as the street single for "Take Care". This is hard, but it kinda lacks the mainstream appeal of a lead single.

Drake - "Headlines"

0 J.Cole - "Cole Summer" (Ep. 2)

In episode 2 of J. Cole's new web series, the young North Carolina emcee finds himself out in the Chi-Town.

Previously: Cole Summer: Episode 1

0 New Music: Frank Ocean – "Thinking About You"

Frank Ocean is about just one retail release away from joining the likes of Neyo and The Dream as Def Jams premiere RnB acts. This record was posted by Frank on his Tumblr and it has convinced that a collaboration between he and Drake would be really dope.

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0 Big Sean Responds To Game Diss, Talks VMA Nomination, Relationships With Detroit Rappers, Supergroup with Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y Etc. (Video)

Big Sean recently stopped by Power 105 and discussed a plethora of issuhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifes including his response to Game's "Uncle Otis", his feelings on Wiz Khalifa dating Amber Rose, his VMA nod and more.

0 Tyga Feat. Chris Richardson – "Far Away" (Music Video)

One thing about Tyga is that he's consistently shown growth throughou his music and his latest single featuring Chris Richardson of his upcoming album "Careless World" can attest to this. I think this could be a HUGE single for Tyga, top 40 at least.

0 Wiz Khalifa's "Rolling Papers" Goes Gold.....

Wiz Khalifa's major label debut LP has surpassed the 500,000 mark after a mere four months of being on the shelves. The Taylor Gang Leader recently held a private celebration with Rostrum Records, Atlantic Records and of course, the Taylor gang! Wow, This guys come a long way from when I met him about two years ago. Congrats!

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0 Game Feat. Chris Brown – "Pot Of Gold" (Music Video)

Game is in search of "Pot of Gold" in his latest video which features Chris Brown, hopefully he will find it August 23rd when "The RED Album" drops.

0 New Music: Smoke DZA Feat. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. - "On The Corner"

Young Scolla is not the only emcee planning to drop an LP August 30th, Smoke DZA has recruited some "Trill OG's" to breathe on his official first single off his album entitled "The Rolling Stoned".

Smoke DZA Ft. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. - "On The Corner"

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0 Young Scolla - "Seconds Away" (Music Video)

While release of Scolla's debut album (produced entirely by SMKA) isn't exactly seconds away from dropping, Scolla feels as if success is imminent. Peep the Rick Taylor directed video off of Young Scolla's "Seconds Away" LP dropping August 30th.

Previously: SCR - Alright Ft. Young Scolla | 3 Little Digs: Kitchen Sessions w/ Young Scolla & Jack Preston (Video)

0 Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Watch The Throne" Tour Dates

Jay-Z and Kanye West have announced a tour to compliment one of the summers most anticipated albums. Below are the official "Watch The Throne" tour dates courtesy of Livenation. The tour begins this September. First stop's my hometown, Leggo!

***9/22/11 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills ***
9/24/11 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
9/25/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
9/27/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
9/28/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
9/29/11 Washington DC Verizon Center
10/4/11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
10/6/11 Chicago, IL United Center
10/7/11 Chicago, IL United Center
10/8/11 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
10/10/11 Denver, CO Pepsi Center

10/13/11 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
10/14/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
10/16/11 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
10/17/11 Sacramento, CA Power Balance Pavilion
10/19/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
10/20/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
10/21/11 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/25/11 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
10/26/11 Houston, TX Toyota Center
10/29/11 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
10/30/11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
11/1/11 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
11/3/11 Boston, MA TD Garden

0 Freeway & Jake One Featured In "9MM" Videogame (Video)

Gamelofts newest game "9MM" for the Android, iPad and iPhone not only features music from Freeway and producer Jake One, but the duo also make an in game appearance as well.. Check out the clip above

0 New Music: Game – "Uncle Otis" (Dissing Jay-Z, Big Sean,Kreayshawn Etc.)

SMH Game proves once again that when your album isn't buzzing as well as you would like just diss Jay-Z and friends & soon you will be at the top of the trending topics....

Game – "Uncle Otis"

0 Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne (Documentary) [Video]

*Chris Rock Voice* "You done took this sh#t to a whole nother' level...." The fans haven't got to see Jay-Z in this form since "Fade To Black"... this is so dope, and it looks like Illroots' Mike Waxx had a role in putting it all together. Clap for em'.

0 New Music: Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y & Big Sean - "Dot Dot Dot" (Prod. Big Jerm)

Big Sean has confirmed that the trio will be releasing a group mixtape in the very near future (if this 4th leak in four days hasn't already done it)and it looks like the bulk of the production will be handled by Pittsburgh producer Big Jerm. Below are links to the other tracks in case you missed out.

Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y & Big Sean - "Dot Dot Dot"

Previously| Flowers | O.T.T.R | Weed Brownies

0 Soulja Boy: The Movie (Trailer)

Soulja Boy has linked up with director Peter Spirer to craft a documentary based film on Soulja's humble beginnings and subsequent rise to fame. Looks like this should be pretty good. Peep the synopsis below:

"An unprecedented and illuminating look at the life and career of one of the most controversial and successful music star sensations of the digital era. Directed by Academy Award™ winner director Peter Spirer (Notorious B.I.G. Bigger than Life, Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel), the film focuses on the many fascinating and fractious facets of DeAndre Cortez Way, otherwise known worldwide as Soulja Boy Tell Em. Love him or hate him, no one can deny that he represents the new face of Hip Hop. Young, bold, and completely in control of the game...Discover how a young man from Batesville Mississippi became a house hold name".

0 New Music: Young Jeezy – "Shake Life" (Prod. Lil' Lody)

Young Jeezy was out in NY earlier today and he premiered his new single produced by Lil' Lody. This is the best track i;ve heard off the album thus far.

Young Jeezy – "Shake Life" (Prod. Lil' Lody)

Bonus | Young Jeezy - "Win" (Behind The Scenes)

0 Wale - "The Making Of ‘Ambition’" [Pt. 1] (Video)

Wale presents us with the first video in a series which will showcase the Maybach Music rapper as he works on his Sophomore effort "Ambition". The phone conversation in the video is from a pretty good interview with Wale conducted by @CultureVI. Click Here to check it out

0 New Music: Jay-Z & Kanye West Feat. Otis Redding - "Otis" [CDQ/No Tags]

This is the latest track off Jay and Ye's "Watch The Throne", but honestly it just okay to me. Might like the beat, but that about it.

Jay-Z & Kanye West Feat. Otis Redding - "Otis"

0 Joe Budden In The Studio w/ Graph (Video)

Jumpoff Joe Beezy and Graph were finally able to get together in the studio for a much overdue collaboration and offer us a preview of whats to come.

0 New Music: Wiz Khalifa Feat. Curren$y & Big Sean - "O.T.T.R." (Prod. Big Jerm)

Wiz Khalifa randomly released this track last night on his Tumblr with no additional details. It kinda makes you ponder if a "How Fly 2" might be in the works.

Wiz Khalifa Feat. Curren$y & Big Sean - "O.T.T.R."

0 ESPN's Jay Bilas Hearts Young Jeezy

It's pretty amazing the demographics hip-hop reaches these days. Last night I, like many others in the realm of Twitter was surprised to discover that ESPN Basketball analyst, Jay Bilas is a fan of Young Jeezy fan. Who knew?

0 Tyga – "Well Done 2" (Mixtape)

Without warning Young Money's Tyga, Tyga hits us off with a brand new 12 track mixtape, he has definitely grown a lot since his "lime in the coconut" days.

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0 Jay-Z Explains Borrowing Lines From Notorious B.I.G (Video)

As Jay-Z once put it, he is "not a biter, he's a writer" for himself and others although his frequent usage of lines from Biggie's rhyme-book has been the subject of some criticism, Jay say's its not due to a lack of creativity but rather "for a world with amnesia. Peep the clip above

0 New Music: K-Bunz Feat. 80 Stackz - "In The Buliding" (Prod. The Xtraordinary Gentlmen)

Check out the first official single from The RLES Society's own K-Bunz featuring fellow Detroit native 80 Stackz, off his forthcoming EP entitled “5 Miles To The City Limits”. The record is produced by Young Heat of the production team The Xtraordinary Gentlemen

K-Bunz - In The Buliding Feat. 80 Stackz
(Prod. The Xtraordinary Gentlmen)

0 Drake Speaks On What Motivates Him, "Take Care" , Acting and His Relationship w/ Lebron James (Video)

@Headkrack of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show got a chance to catch-up with Drizzy Drake as he talks about what motivates him, why his new album might land him in some trouble, his relationship with Lebron James and who he thinks are the next big artists to come out of Toronto. lol @ "I just finished a carrot, trying to eat healthy and sh*t".

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0 New Music: Kelly Rowland Feat. Big Sean - "Lay It On Me"

The song originally hit the nets' a few weeks ago and now the official single version has surfaced featuring two new verses from Big Sean. Kelly Rowland is doing her thing right now.

Kelly Rowland Feat. Big Sean - "Lay It On Me"

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0 Dr. Dre Cosigns Tito Lopez (Video)

I'm not gonna front like I had any idea who Mississippi emcee Tito Lopez was before watching this video, but if the above is any indication of the talent he possesses than I would love to hear more. When Dr. Dre cosigns you, things can change real fast.

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0 New Music: Wale Feat. J.Cole - "Bad Girls Club" [Full/CDQ]

Here is the full version of Wale's newest single produced by and featuring J. Cole, off of Wale's sophomore LP entitled "Ambition". The two have already shot a music video to this track so I expect to see it in a week or two.

Wale Feat. J.Cole - "Bad Girls Club"

0 New Music: Bow Wow - "Drinking Too Much"

Bow Wow might be a step closer to landing his first XXL Cover with this joint off of his upcoming mixtape "Greenlight 4". Whatever Bow's sipping on, he needs to continue cause this is hard!

Bow Wow - "Drinking Too Much"

0 The DUB Magazine Project | Ep 1. (Video)

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The DUB Magazine Project, MTV Shows

If you are anything like me, you probably missed MTV's newest show; "The DUB Magazine Project" when it aired last Sunday. The show follows your favorite entertainers around as they play around with cars and offer a bit of insight into what makes them tick (kinda like MTV Diary). The premiere episode features Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Glen Davis, Shaq, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine and it's hosted by non other than The Game.

0 Lil Wayne - Sorry 4 The Wait (Mixtape)

The mixtape Weezy has finally made his return and although he apologizes for the wait, the music is anything but "Sorry" as Wezzy spits some venous bars over tracks sucj as Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci", Big Sean's "My Last" and More. Shout out to HustleGrl for the Art Direction.

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0 New Music: Pusha T Feat. Tyler, The Creator - “Trouble On My Mind"

Pusha T unleashes his unlikely collaboration with Odd Future's Tyler, The creator. Not quite sure if this will make Pusha T's "Fear Of God 2" album, which drops August 23rd.

Pusha T Ft. Tyler, The Creator - “Trouble On My Mind"

0 Beyoncé: - "Best Thing I Never Had" (Music Video)

Beyoncé sports some nice lingerie in her latest video from her album "4", which is currently 31 in the country. Beyonce = The Best Thing WE all never had.

Previously | Beyoncé - "Year of 4" (Documentary)

0 ItsTheReal Interviews Mac Miler (Video)

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The funny guys over at Its The Real have a new show over at MTV called The Check In and they recent got to chop it up with Mac Miller after his show on Governors Island about all sorts of randomness.

0 Game - "The R.E.D. Album" (Cover Art)

Check out the official cover art for Game's all red everything themed project supposedly dropping August 23rd. Word to Jimmy

0 New Music: Wale Feat. J.Cole - "Bad Girls Club" (Snippet)

Here is a snippet of Wale's upcoming single witch features J. Cole. The recently shot a video for this out in California. I will re-up as when the full track drops.

0 Drake Addresses "Flow Jacking" Criticism

Damn i just took the beard down and realized I'm still the same age as ya'll boys...447,000 first week off MY flows. See you in the fall.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyDrizzy Drake
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While the subject of Drake utilizing Big Sean's "Supa Dupa Flow" isn't anything new, it has been a main point of discussion during Big Sean's recent promo runs. Presumably, Drake got a little frustrated and took to his Twitter to set the record straight.

0 New Music: Trae Tha Truth Feat. Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Wale, Wiz Khalifa & MDMA - "I’m On"

Trae Tha Truth recruits a star studded line-up for his latest release....
Trae Tha Truth Feat. Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Wale, Wiz Khalifa & MDMA - "I’m On"

0 J. Cole Speaks on Mixed Reactions To "Work Out", Significance Of Album Title, Radio Politics Etc. (Video)

"You got to play the game to change the game" seems to be the lesson J. Cole has learned. In this exclusive interview with SoulCulture TV, Cole discusses the meaning behind his album title: "Cole World: The Sideline Story", Mixed reactions to his single "Work Out" and balancing street records with pop hits.

0 Lil Wayne & Curren$y Reunite In Miami After 4 Years (Video)

I guess anything can happen when your living the "Jet Life". During a recent tour stop in Miami, Curren$y's old running mate made a surprise appearance to show support. The two had not spoken publicly since Curren$y left Young Money in late 2007. Wonder how long it'll be till we get a track from these two...

0 Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch The Throne (Album Artwork)

Earlier today, Mediatakeout posted the picture above claiming it as the official Cover for Jay-Z and Kanye West's highly anticipated "Watch The Throne". While MTO isn't the most credible website, slowly but surely other sources are confirming it's authenticity. The cover is said to be metallic in design, which would be pretty dope to fit the album concept. "Watch The Throne" is currently scheduled for an August release.

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0 Beyoncé - "Year of 4" (Documentary)

After falling back from the music scene for about a year, Beyonce has returned with her new album entitled "4" (in Stores now) along with a complementary documentary entitled "Year of 4", which chronicles the young songstresses personal and artistic journey during the making of this album. If nothing else you gotta respect this woman's work ethic!

"Sometimes we don't reach for the stars, sometimes we are satisfied with what people tell us we're supposed to be satisfied with... and I'm just not going for it."
- Beyonce

0 New Muisc: Common Feat. Nas – Ghetto Dreams (Prod. No I.D.)

Now that the ink is finally dry on Common's new deal over at Warner Bros, we finally get the full version to his recent collaboration with Nas. This is hip-hop at it finest. Expect Common's new album "The Dreamer, The Believer" to drop late this year.

Common Feat. Nas – Ghetto Dreams (Prod. No I.D.)