Mashup king Carlos Seranno has created pure genius with a mix ofJay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” and Lana Del Rey’s “National Anthem.” PHOTOS: Lana Del Rey Confirmed As The New Face Of H&M! Del Rey’s track sounds like it was made for the Brooklyn legend’s flow! Jay and Lana are pitted against each other so […]
Wiz Khalifa is always on another level – in more ways than one. On his new sing “Far From Coach,” he lets us know just that! MUSIC: Wiz Khalifa Feat. Busta Rhymes “Different Cloth” The Rostrum Records signee rhymes: “Now you see why, when we high, can’t stop the smoke / And we fly G5, […]
Flying Lotus, an experimental music producer known for his melodically innovative beats, has teamed up with fellow Cali native Earl Sweatshirt on this harmonic groove “Between Friends.” MUSIC: Domo Genesis & Earl Sweatshirt “Elimination Chamber” Flying Lotus has created a track that sounds melancholic and contemplative, and gives the OFWGKTA lyricist an awesome tapestry to […]
One year ago today, the world and popular music lost an irreplaceable and timeless innovator. Amy Winehouse, one of the most brilliant singer/songwriters of the twenty-first century, passed away from accidental alcohol poisoning last year. The world grieved the untimely death of a prolific talent who was in the process of redeeming herself from a […]
Alabama spitter Yelawolf and Ohio rapper MGK have something they can finally agree on other than their own beef – their disappointment with Interscope. DETAILS: ALL IN THE FAMILY! Yelawolf Confirms “County Cousins” Collaborative Album With Big K.R.I.T. In a recent radio interview, Yela expressed frustration that Shady Records, an imprint in theInterscope staple, has […]
Beanie Sigel has dropped some heat for you all this morning with “The Reunion”! The Philadelphia native’s new track, which samples Sly & The Family Stone’s 1969 classic, “You Can Make It If You Try,” has a funky sound paired with Sigel’s classic gritty sensibility. DETAILS: Hold Ya Head! Beanie Sigel Sentenced To 2 Years […]
Yelawolf, MGK and 50 Cent’s recent public gripes with Interscope illuminate how even some of the industry’s most successful rappers face frustrating roadblocks from the major labels. In a recent interview, Yelawolf fired shots at the industry as a whole, expressing: “You don’t really fuckin’ need a label anymore… you don’t need none of that shit.” […]
Lola Monroe has beauty and bars! And she delivers pure fire on her own rendition of A$AP Rocky’s “Goldie.” PHOTOS: Lola Monroe Talks Wiz & The State Of Female Rap On Cover Of BE Magazine The Taylor Gang empress rocks a cute turban and curve-hugging outfit while rapping against a picturesque tropical sunset in her […]
JoJo is making a sexy comeback with her newest track “Demonstrate.” The 21-year-old singer delivers the goods on this Noah “40” Shebib–produced track. We knew her as an innocent pre-teen on catchy pop and R&B tinged tunes like “Baby It’s You” and “Too Little Too Late.” Now, JoJo is letting us know that she is […]
Angel Haze, the up and coming lyricist from Virginia, has just dropped her latest project, Reservation. NEW MUSIC: Phony Ppl Drops “Nothing Special” EP The Native American emcee has been gaining a significant buzz as of late with her Alter Ego mixtape, Voice EP and bevy of YouTube confessionals. Reservation features Haze’s signature percussive delivery over dope […]
With the steady rise of multifaceted youth hip-hop collectives like Odd Future, A$AP Mob and Pro Era breaking new ground in the genre, Phony Ppl and their Nothing Special EP should definitely be added to your playlist. The Brooklyn-born and bred group of talented friends makes music that is a resonant blend of rap, R&B […]
Odd Future spitter Domo Genesis teams up with Earl Sweatshirt, Queens rapper Action Bronson and Vince Staples on “Elimination Chamber.” VIDEO: Tyler, The Creator & Domo Genesis “Sam Is Dead” In the first verse, Domo Genesis makes it clear that he doesn’t compromise the integrity of his rhymes just for the sake of fame. “Death […]