GLOBALGRIND’S HIP-POP WRAP UP: Lil Wayne’s Sweat Tastes Like Weed, Big K.R.I.T. Is On His “Country Sh*t” AND MORE! (VIDEO x PHOTOS)

Every day there are tons of music related tidbits that float around the internet, but how is one to know what’s good, what’s worth listening to and what everyone will be talking about tomorrow? Well, you’re in luck, because GlobalGrind has rounded up some of the coolest, most buzz-worthy musical information of the day and you can find it here all in one place.

VIDEOS & VISUALS: Lil Wayne

WHAT: In a recent interview with MTV’s VJ Sway Lil Wayne revealed how life and performing is so much different now that he’s sober. Then he goes on to say, “I almost jumped in the crowd. I’m like I’m sober, I’m sweating. I’m tasting my sweat. My sweat tastes different. My sweat used to taste like weed. But now it’s just, I’m like I don’t know what it is. ” Watch the video below!

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ILL INDIE ICONS: Nez and Rio

WHAT: A lot of mega stars come from the windy city of Chicago and Chi-town’s next “it” boys are producers/artists Nez and Rio. They’ve produced music for rapper Naledge and now it’s their time to shine. Nez and Rio are currently unsigned, but GlobalGrind’s pretty sure they’ll be signed soon. Check them out here.

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FRESHEST TRACK OF THE DAY: Big K.R.I.T. Featuring Ludacris and Bun B

WHAT: Country boy Big K.R.I.T. released the remix of his song “Country Shit” and he got down south heavy hitters Ludacris and Bun B to hop on the track. Big K.R.I.T. is probably the hottest rapper coming out the south right now. Check him out below!

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ON THE SET: Jill Scott and Eve

WHAT: Jill Scott and Eve returned to their hometown of Philly to shoot the newest song off of Jill Scotts’ “The Light Of Sun” album. “Shame” is Jill’s lead single off her album and she convinced rapper Eve to lay a couple bars on the track. The video was shot at Philly’s Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center and all of Philly’s finest artists Meek Millz, Peedi Crack and The Roots’ Black Though came out to support the ladies.

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POWER COUPLE: Lupe Fiasco and Hayley Williams

WHAT: Before it was B.o.B. and Hayley Williams on “Airplanes,” Lupe Fiasco did the track first. Yup. That’s right, Lupe recorded the hit record first. Lupe decided to share the song with his fans on “Lasers” and they love it. Take a listen below.