Melanie Fiona ft. J. Cole "This Time" (audio)

Check out a new track with two great artists, Melanie Fiona featuring J. Cole.  This song will be found on Fiona's album The MF Life, which will be released March 20th.





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Slaughterhouse-Hammer Dance (audio)

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New Slaughterhouse. Very ill track by the way! Thanks Andre.

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DMP ft Joell Ortiz-Pop Sh*t (audio)

DMP_pop_shit_(dirty).mp3

Back to the real music. DMP teams up with Joell Ortiz for this one.

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XXL Freshman 2012 Cover

XXL releases their Freshman Class List and Cover today and with this I have to officially say I am done with XXL. This is terrible. Still wondering who exactly they were taking notes from and listening to.

XXL’s 2012 Freshman Cover 

Featuring Future, Kid Ink, Danny Brown, French Montana, Macklemore, Don Trip, Machine Gun Kelly, Hopsin, Iggy Azalea, Roscoe Dash.

” In the past five years that XXL has been picking Freshman classes, never once has making the list been easy. This year included. Similar to 2011, the hype around the Freshmen Class has continued to grow by leaps and bounds, surprising even us with its popularity. 

For this class the buzz began earlier than ever, four months before the cover was even shot. And it seemed like everyone had a list. From subdued music fans to diehard rap junkies, from Twitter stalkers to industry heavies and featherweights, folks wanted their list to be the XXL list. We listened, asked opinions, took notes. “

Source: XXL

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Vado-I See You (Black People)

VADO - I SEE YOU (BLACK PEOPLE) from DD172 on Vimeo.

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Yasiin Bey-Ni**as in Poorest (video)

A while back we gave you the audio for this, now Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) releases some visuals for the track. :-)

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XV-The L7 Motto ft Sez Batters (video)

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Tyga ft Wale, Meek Mill, T.I., Young Jeezy & Fabolous-Rack City Remix (video)

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So Live Saturday-Big K.R.I.T. in Houston

Big K.R.I.T. performs "I Got This" in Houston, TX and brings out Bun B for "Country Shit." Stay tuned for more. K.R.I.T. will be on tour with J. Cole soon!

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J. Cole Dunks It!

J. Cole played in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game earlier today on ESPN and thanks to a lob from Kevin Hart, showed off his basketball skills. From The Warm Up to the All-Star Game...we see you Cole!

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Lola Monroe-Stay Schemin' (video)

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Rapsody-The Black Mamba (EP)

Rapsody continues to put out projects fueled by pure heat. This is the latest that just dropped today. Support dope music! Download/Stream the EP right here, right now! Make sure you also catch Rapsody performing at this year's Paid Dues Festival in California. Let's get it!

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J. Cole-Grew Up Fast (audio)

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J. Cole drops a new track the old-fashioned way via dreamvillain.net. Check it out.

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Sir Michael Rocks ft Jeremih-Miss Jane (video)

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Mac Miller and MC Melodee-Genius (video)

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Bas-Degenerate Confederate (video)

This video follows @FIENDBASSY as he hits Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Amsterdam to see what's good with the people who are fed up with the actions of Wall Street and our Government. Freedom of Speech is alive but it's on life support.



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Freeway-Master of Ceremony (video)

World Premiere | Freeway - "Master of Ceremony" Music Video from KarmaloopTV on Vimeo.

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Kidz in the Hall-Star (video)

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Mally and The Sundance Kid-Once We We're Kings (video)

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ScienZe & King I Divine-Enjoy Tonight (video)

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Freddie Gibbs ft 2 Chainz-Neighborhood Hoez (video)

Freddie Gibbs Feat. 2 Chainz - Neighborhood Hoes from LRG on Vimeo.

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Ski Beatz ft C Plus-Heaven Is (video)

If you haven't already, I suggest you get Twilight by Ski Beatz: iTunes

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Wale ft Big Sean-Slight Work (video)

Get More: Wale, Slight Work, Music, More Music Videos

Yay. The video for one of my "guilty pleasure" songs of 2011 drops. :-)

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Tony Williams-King or The Fool (video)

We don't usually do RnB on our site, but this video has cameos by some hip hop artists we dig...and speaking of dig, it wasdirected by 3 Little Digs. So how can we NOT post it? After all some of Tony Williams' best rappers are friends. ;-)



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Tyga-In This Thang (video)

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The Cool Kids-Rush Hour Traffic (video)

The Cool Kids "Rush Hour Traffic" from GreenLabelSound on Vimeo.

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SNL Pokes Fun at Jay-Z, Beyonce and Blue

Last night SNL went in on Jay-Z, Beyonce, the baby and a bunch of other guests. Cameo by Justin Timberlake as Bon Iver. Lol. The Taylor Swift visit was hilarious, too!

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J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. -Campus Consciousness Tour

Yeah, so this tour is a dream come true for me. Might have to check in to some travel. I need this in my life! :-)

4.11.12 – University Of Rhode Island [Kingston, RI]
4.13.12 – Babson College [Babson Park, MA]
4.14.12 – Colby College [Waterville, ME]
4.17.12 – University of Illinois [Champaign, IL]
4.18.12 – Northern Illinois University [DeKalb, IL]
4.19.12 – University of Kentucky [Lexington, KY]
4.20.12 – University of Pittsburgh [Johnstown, PA]
4.21.12 – UNC Greensboro and A&T State University [Greensboro, NC]
4.23.12 – Drury University [Springfield, MO]
4.24.12 – University of Northern Iowa [Cedar Falls, IA]
4.26.12 – Bloomsburg College [Bloomsburg, PA]
4.27.12 – West Virginia University [Morgantown, VA]
5.03.12 – University of New Hampshire [Durham, NH]

Details:

April 11 University of Rhode Island @ Ryan Center Kingston, RI Doors 7pm
April 13 Babson College @ Pepsi Co Pavilion Babson Park, MA Doors 7:30pm
April 14 Colby College @ Wadsworth Arena Waterville, ME Doors 8:30pm
April 17 University of Illinois @ Assembly Hall Theater Champaign, IL Doors 6:30pm
April 18 Northern Illinois University @ Convocation Center DeKalb, IL Doors 6:30pm
April 19 University of Kentucky @ Memorial Coliseum Lexington, KY TBD
April 20 U Pittsburgh @ Johnstown Sports Center Johnstown, PA Doors 7pm
April 21 UNC Greensboro and A&T State U @ White Oak Ampitheater Greensboro, NC Doors 6:30
April 23 Drury University @ O’Reilly Center Springfield, MO Doors 7pm
April 24 University of Northern Iowa @ McLeod Center Cedar Falls, IA Doors 6:30pm
April 26 Bloomsburg College @ Nelson Fieldhouse Bloomsburg, PA Doors 7pm
April 27 West Virginia University @ WVU Coliseum Morgantown, WV Doors 6:30pm
May 3 University of New Hampshire @ Whittemore Center Arena Durham, NH Doors 7pm

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Studio Sunday-Cyhi Da Prynce Talks "All of the Lights"

Studio Life: Cyhi The Prynce speaks on watching Kanye create "All Of The Lights" from 3 Little Digs on Vimeo.

I can only imagine how awesome it would have been to be in the studio when Kanye was making "All of the Lights." Hearing Cyhi talk about it is the next best thing though. Check it out.

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Blu-UCLA (album)

Blu drops an album out of nowhere, produced by Madlib.

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So Live Saturday-Wale and Miguel at Key Club

Karen Civil comes through with the dope footage from Wale and Miguel's Valentine's show at Key Club in Los Angeles. Looks like it was a fun night!

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So Live Saturday: Lecrae (Rock and Worship Roadshow-Las Cruces, NM)

Last Sunday, I skipped the Grammys and went to the Rock and Worship Tour stop in Las Cruces, NM instead. I found out about the concert 2 days prior and wasn't sure if I'd be able to make it (especially since I was on call for work). I took the risk and went anyway.  I was particularly interested in seeing Lecrae and he did not disappoint at all. Besides getting used to the fact that fans of the show kept referring to him as "the Black guy" (which is a whole other story in itself), I had a blast. I enjoyed all of the acts and was impressed with the shows multiple diverse groups of artists, from hard rock to hip hop. You really can't go wrong with $10 tickets. The tour still has some stops remaining (http://therockandworshiproadshow.com/) and I definitely suggest you go check it out. If for some reason you can't make it, remember that MURS has added Lecrae on his roster for the Paid Dues Music Festival, as well! Hip Hop ChicZ will be there and you should too! Get familiar with Lecrae. He's a talented artist and makes meaningful hip hop music that is enjoyed by the masses, as you can see in the video below. I caught him performing one of my favorites called "God is Enough." He brings amazing energy to the stage. I only recorded one song because I was too busy dancing and bobbing my head the rest of the time. He even had me doing the dougie. Yep...that happened. :-) Anyway, enjoy the footage and check out Lecrae when he comes to a city near you.



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Reebok and Boss Lady Present "The Freestyle" Cipher! (2)

Part of her inaugural Sound & Style series, media personality Simone "Boss Lady" Amelia hosts The Freestyle, the Reebok Classics-sponsored first all-female rap cipher — Round Two featuring Audra The Rapper, Lady Luck, Nina B and Rapsody.



Ahhhhhhhhhhh...Rapsody is so daggone ill!!!! This cipher is dope. All of the ladies did their thing. I'm loving this!

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SigNif-Soul Clap (video)

SigNif is definitely a winner in my book. She always brings it. Great beat selection and dope rhymes. She's one of my favorite emcees that some of y'all have never heard of. Check out her current release, Embracing Rejection. Dopeness!

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Jean Grae-Cake or Death Trailer

Cake or Death Trailer from W.A.R. Media on Vimeo.

This got me so darn hype. I am so ready to hear this. Been waiting for a minute and I know it will be well worth the wait. Thanks Jean Grae!!!

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Big K.R.I.T.-King 2 (audio)

Just realized I forgot to post this yesterday. My bad. Enjoy:

Some of ya'll may be familiar with my freestyle KING that I released in 2010, that touched on social issues and topics I felt important to speak on. I'd like to feel KING pt. 2 picks up where that left off. - K.R.I.T.

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Wiz Khalifa ft Juicy J-My Favorite Song (audio)

Not my favorite song, but it's something I might listen to more than once. Wiz has fallen off to me for the most part.

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Tyga ft J. Cole-Let It Show (audio)

I could care less (no pun intended) that Tyga's new album is dropping on February 21st, but after listening to this song, there may be some hope. Maybe I will take a listen when it drops. You can't go wrong with a J. Cole feature. :-)

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Chris Brown ft Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, and Lil Wayne-Why Stop Now (remix)

I'm so ready for Missy to drop an album and destroy everyone!

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Paid Dues Festival Announces Complete Line-up!

I am super stoked now. This roster has so much to choose from. I'm particularly excited about seeing Rapsody, Lecrae, Kendrick Lamar, Rah Digga, and the Wu! Hip Hop ChicZ will definitely be in the building (or should I say open air). We better see you all there! No rhyme intended. Lol.

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Dee-1: Writer's Block! (Official Music Video)

I love this song and the video is awesome, especially the end when you can get some background on how the song came about. Dee-1 is open and honest; something I definitely love about him. This song is hot though. Make sure you put someone on if you're digging it. Dee-1's next project, "The Focus Tape," is coming soon. Stay tuned!

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Jon Connor-The Blue Album (mixtape)

Hosted by DJ Green Lantern:

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Jon Connor is great. I can't wait to listen to this one. I fully support this emcee from Flint, Michigan. Check him out!

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Dee-1 Behind the Scenes of "Writer's Block!"

Behind the Scenes with Dee-1 - "Writer's Block!" from dope. on Vimeo.

I can't wait for this video release tomorrow. I love this song. Enjoy the teaser!

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Kendrick Lamar-Cartoon and Cereal (audio)

New Kendrick! I'm not really feeling it on first listen, but we'll see what happens after I hear it a few more times.

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Yelawolf-Marijuana (video)

Yelawolf - Marijuana (Produced By Willpower, Directed By Figz & Yelawolf) from Figz! on Vimeo.

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Rittz ft Yelawolf-Sleep at Night (video)

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Rick Ross-Yella Diamonds (video)

This song is terrible...lol.

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Asher Roth-Dope Sh*t (video)

TRUTH!

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Action Bronson and Riff Raff-Bird on aWire (video)

Action Bronson x Riff Raff "Bird on aWire" Official Video from Max Albert on Vimeo.

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Phonte-The Good Fight (video)

PHONTE - THE GOOD FIGHT from Pricefilms on Vimeo.

I love this track and the video is great. Shout out to K. Price on the visuals!

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Saigon-Down This Road (video)

THIS!

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Chiddy Bang-By Your Side (video)

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De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve - Must B The Music (video)

De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve - The album out April 2nd. Watch the video for 'Must B The Music' the upcoming single from the animated world of De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve.




I love this!!!

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Why We Love Dee-1: Ep 13

We love Dee-1 because he takes time out for his fans and sometimes even puts them on blast. :-p Seriously though, no matter where he goes, he always shows love to his fans. Even if he is sitting court side at a NBA game.



Oh, and new music is coming sooooooooooonnnnn!

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So Live Saturday: Jay-Z at Carnegie Hall

Read all about it: VH1 Show Review

Here is some footage from Jay-Z's 2 sold out shows (Never thought that hip hop would take it this far...wink wink):









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Childish Gambino-Heartbeat (Official Music Video)

I've been waiting forever for this one! I love this song even more than "Bonfire." Yeah, I said it!

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The Mad Bloggers Present Dynamite-Signif and Madden Miles

Signif does her thing as per usual. Love her!

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Reebok and Boss Lady Present "The Freestyle" Cipher! (1)

Part of her inaugural Sound & Style series, media personality Simone "Boss Lady" Amelia hosts The Freestyle, the Reebok Classics-sponsored first all-female rap cipher — Round One featuring Nyemiah Supreme, Tiye Phoenix, L.A. and Brianna.




I'm definitely looking forward to seeing all of these ciphers. The men do their ciphers all the time, so it is refreshing to see the ladies shine. I keep telling y'all there is so much talent out there besides Nicki the pop singer. No, but on a serious note. L.A. is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. She brings it. I love Tiye Phoenix, too. Anyway. Check out the cypher. You'll be glad you did. This is the epitome of (Fe)nomenal Friday! Shout out to Reebok and Boss Lady for this dopeness.

Reebok back!

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pHoenix Pagliacci-Pretty Wings EP

"Toronto artist pHoenix Pagliacci returns with a special R&B EP for Valentines Day. This EP features vocals by Lokz and Haley Small, and production from Ka$h (of The Soul Council) and others."

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"Lady" goes!

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Pennjamin Bannekar-Sweater (audio)

After riding the success of the single "ILLwrite" all the way to MTV Pennjamin Bannekar has returned to the studio after releasing his debut album HeartBeat in May of last year.  He drops "Sweater" (produced by 14KT) from the MusicallyTrappedNThought vol. 1 mixtape scheduled to release 2/29.  Look for his Further Comments: Off the Record project in the coming months!

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Jay-Z and Kanye West-Ni**as in Paris (Official Video)

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Dee-1 Announces "Too Focused to Fail" Tour Dates!

OMAR Ent x TSS x 2DBZ present the first leg of Dee-1’s “Too Focused to Fail” Tour:

XV - XtotheVlog Ep. 4 - "Kickin' It"

In Episode 4 of the XtotheVlog series, the SQUARIANS hit up Minneapolis, MN during the "Midwest State Of Mind Tour", and just have some fun kicking it before the show.




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360-What Goes Up (audio)

We showed you the footage from this studio session on Sunday, now we have the single produced by J. Cole.

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Chaundon-I Live It (audio)

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Skewby-New Era (video)

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Eric Turner ft Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah-Angels and Stars (video)

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Neako-Atlantis (video)

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Vado ft Fabolous-Okay Y'all (video)

Vado ft. Fabolous - Okay Y'all from The Ghettonerd Company, LLC on Vimeo.

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Nipsey Hussle x Blanco - L.A. Confidential feat. YG (video)

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Blu-Jesus (video)

jesus∆ from aaronisnotcool on Vimeo.

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Madonna ft M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj-Give Me All Your Luvin' (video)

This is only getting posted on the site because it features M.I.A. and that other chic that raps. Madonna is the ish though, so it's all love!

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Curren$y-Here...(mixtape)

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

Just like that. Some new music from Curren$y.

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Pharoahe Monch ft Jill Scott-Still Standing (video)

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Studio Sunday-J. Cole and 360

A rare look at J. Cole creating a beat. Love it. Can't wait to hear the end result.

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So Live Saturday-Eternia at Honey Jam

Toronto, Feb. 3 - In Honor of Black History Month, Kuumba Festival & The Harbourfront Centre was host to The Honey Jam's "Then & Now" Alumni Bash. What a night! Hosted by Canadian Hip Hop Legend Michie Mee, the event featured Honey Jam alumni performing tribute songs while paying homage to inspiring black female artists. Featured artists included Jully Black, Jemeni, Belinda Brady, DJ Melboogie, Kellylee Evans, Kim Davis, True, Motion, Natasha Waterman, Saidah Baba Talibah, and Eternia, who surprised the audience by bringing out Tara Chase - a Canadian Rap Legend who is rarely seen on stage these days - to perform her DJ Mercilless produced tribute to Canada, "The Northside".




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So Live Saturday-XV in Chicago

XV goes in over "The Motto." Yes, I like this and I usually don't like when people go in over existing beats. However, I like this beat and now there's a good verse to accompany it. ;-) Thanks XV!



Here's more from the Chicago show:







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So Live Saturday-Kanye West in Sydney

Kanye West performs "Runanway" and "Heartless" in Sydney, Australia's Big Day Out January 26, 2012.

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Andre 3000 in Gillette Commercial

I concur...Andre 3000 is definitely a MASTER OF STYLE.



Take note fellas. Don't be a sheep. Individuals can get it! :-p

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Grammy-Nominated Best New Artist: J. Cole

Congrats again to J. Cole. Putting NC on the map for real!

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Ski Beatz-Twilight

An instrumental video from Ski Beatz' "Twilight", starring Curren$y, Stalley, Smoke DZA, Mikey Rocks, Da$h, Tabi Bonney, and more...Album in stores February 14, 2012
Video directed by Takeshi Fukunaga for DD172 Films






Ski Beatz "24Hr Karate School Presents Twilight" Album Release from DD172 on Vimeo.

All of the sudden, I can't wait until Valentine's Day. I wonder why? :-)

S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z

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Trae Tha Truth-I'm On 2.0 ft J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Jadakiss, Gudda Gudda and Mark Morrison (audio)

Wow! Is anyone not on this remix? Lol. H-Town stand up!!!

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M.I.A.-Bad Girls (video)

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Kosha Dillz-My Favorite Rapper is a D#$k! (audio)

I'm glad none of my favorite rappers are d#$ks. Kosha Dillz is on my map. I've been digging his stuff and he's a unique emcee. This single art is hilarious btw.

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Drake-Practice (video)

Practice from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

Drake releases the visuals to "Practice," a song that a lot of people have mixed feelings about. I've never been a fan of the original. This version is okay, but in general, you won't catch me dancing to it. For all those that like that kind of thing, you will certainly enjoy this video. I personally feel the video lacks authenticity due to the cleanliness of the mirror. We all know that dirty mirrors are the only way to go for "practice" videos and mirror shots. Ha ha.

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Studio Sunday-Colin Munroe and Pusha T

Pusha T was in the studio working on a track with Colin Munroe. Currently it's untitled, but the song should be appearing on Colin's website next week.

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XV-XtotheVlog Episode 3-Snowmaha

Episode 3 follows The Midwest State Of Mind Tour as it hits Omaha, NE during a snowstorm and go FUCKIN' crazy with a bunch of #SQUARIANS. Directed by Connor Hays.




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Meek Mill-Dream Chasers Never Sleep (VLOG 1)

FOLLOW MEEK MILL AS HE PERFORMS AT "WINTER STASH BASH" IN CT WITH FELLOW MMG MEMBERS RICK ROSS & WALE. THEN WATCH AS HE TAKES A TRIP TO NYC TO INTERVIEW AND FREESTYLE AT HOT 97 WITH ANGIE MARTINEZ. APPEARANCES FROM FRENCH MONTANA, JEREMIH, DJ ENUFF AND MORE!! MEEK MILL DEBUT ALBUM COMING 2012!!

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B.o.B ft T.I. & Young Jeezy-Strange Clouds Remix (video)

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Big K.R.I.T.-Boobie Miles (audio)

The 1st song i wanted 2 release from #4evaNaDay is called Boobie Miles. Its about over coming all the obstacles that block your dreams, the sacrifices that come with how hard you have to go to obtain your goal, giving your all no matter what the situation, the only difference between a winner N a loser is a winner plays until he wins - K.R.I.T.

First drop off of Big K.R.I.T.'s 4 Eva N A Day!

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