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Karen O releases visuals to her song titled “Rapt.” In the video, the singer goes underwater and swims around, embracing her own skin. Karen is on her own in a beautiful dazzling red dress with matching bright red lipstick. The leader of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs will finally released her debut solo album titled Crush […]

 While performing in front of a big crowd in Australia, Childish Gambino rapped a few freestyles and started name dropping. The rapper started off by calling out Drake: “This nigga think he Drake. Nah, I ain’t Drake, I sing better, I do better, my sh*t wetter.” Childish Gambino does prove to be a talented artist. He’s […]

Common just released his tenth studio album Nobody’s Smiling yesterday. So far, he’s received nothing but positive reviews. Today, we get a listen to one of the exclusive bonus tracks, “City to City.” This track can only be found on the Target-sold editions of the album. “Yea, I’m the future but live for the now now/Make my momma proud […]

Teyana Taylor fans can get excited. It’s just been announced that Teyana will be joining August Alsina on his “Testimony Live” tour. The tour kicks off on August 14th in Seattle. The R&B singer is preparing to debut her first album with G.O.O.D. Music and she’s been teasing fans with covers to Nicki Minaj’s “Pills […]

Kendrick Lamar is the perfect example of the “flower that bloomed in a dark room.” From a city like Compton to one of the leaders of the new school in hip-hop, Kendrick’s rise to fame happened rather quickly after the release of his debut album good kid m.A.A.d. city. Since the album’s release, he’s been crowned […]

Pharrell Williams has had a great 2014. He dropped an album, produced the best beats for rookies and veterans alike, has been touring around the country, and joined the cast of The Voice. Today, Pharrell releases the visuals to his single featuring Miley Cyrus, “Come Get It Bae.” This is the third single released off his album G […]

Check out this behind the scenes look of the Chris Robinson-directed music video “Money Can’t Buy” from Ne-Yo and Jeezy. The video includes all the things money can actually buy, including the most expensive cars and clothes; but really, it’s all about the main girl Ne-Yo is trying to woo. Young Jeezy recently talked about his collaboration with […]

Trevor Jackson collaborates with labelmate Kirko Bangz to deliver “Me Likey,” the beat of which is sure to get you excited for a night out. “When you touch me here, you touch me there, you give me that stare, me likey,” sings Trevor. Trevor is a young upcoming R&B sensation who’s collaborated with Diggy Simmons on “My […]

After releasing the first single “No Mediocre” featuring Iggy Azalea off his upcoming album Paperwork, T.I. releases another new track titled “Stay, and he gets emotional on this one. T.I. raps to the love of his life, begging her to stay with him no matter what. The song features Victoria Monet on the chorus, who sings: “I love you […]

Jhene Aiko is basically the first lady of the rap game right now – when it comes to R&B vocals. She’s been featured on tracks with leaders of the “new school,” such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Big Sean. As Jhene prepares for her debut album, Souled Out, to hit iTunes, it seems like she’s having a […]

Today you can stream Canadian duo Majid Jordan‘s complete A Place Like This EP. After receiving big publicity from Drake‘s “Hold On We’re Going Home,” the duo releases their first project under OVO Sound. Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman lend their calming voices and perfectly synthesized beats to your ears just in time for the end of […]

One of hip-hop’s greats, J Dilla, will soon have his most prized musical instruments held on display at the Smithsonian. His mother has decided to donate his equipment in hopes that hip-hop culture will be more appreciated. The museum is having a “Musical Crossroads” exhibit and plans to display the late producer’s Minimoog Voyager synth and his […]