Elle Varner needed a refill not too long ago, but now she doesn’t care. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Elle Varner: “When People Called Be Fat, I’d Make Songs About It” The “Refill” singer released the third single “I Don’t Care,” off her debut album Perfectly Imperfect. Elle’s breakout single, “Only Wanna Give It To You,” featuring J.Cole […]
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 […]
Finally! We’ve been blessed with the first single from 1990s supergroup No Doubt’s long-awaited return album, Push and Shove. PHOTOS: No Doubt Unveils “Settle Down” Artwork “Settle Down” is emblematic of No Doubt’s signature fusion sound. The track blends rock, reggae, soca, and pop sounds into a fun dance song that it’s hard not to […]
Lloyd Banks just dropped a new single off his forthcoming mixtape V6: The Gift and he’s gonna “Bring It Back.” Young Jeezy x Lloyd Banks – Start It Up (G-MIX) The Queens native reminds us that he is “the illest man alive” on a banging beat – and it seems to be a sure fire comeback […]
Life Is Good, and many other things. Nas makes that all too clear with the latest leak off his forthcoming album, the bonus track “Trust.” VIDEO: Nas & Swizz Beatz Get “Nasty” At The ESPYs! The song is a deeply though-provoking joint that both nonchalant and avid listeners of the Queensbridge emcee will want to […]
Kendrick Lamar just dropped some new heat entitled “Swimming Pools (Drank).” NEW VIDEO: MMG & Kendrick Lamar “Power Circle” The T-Minus-produced banger is the perfect mellow track and Kendrick really goes in. “Now I done grew up around some people living their life in bottles/granddaddy had the golden flask, backstroke everyday in Chicago/some people like […]
Frank Ocean and Tyler, the Creator love their girls golden. NEW MUSIC: Frank Ocean & Andre 3000 “Pink Matter” Frank Ocean released his debut album Channel Orange on iTunes a week earlier than scheduled, but if you pick up a physical copy of the album, his collaboration with fellow Odd Future member Tyler, the Creator […]
Bei Maejor drops yet another party track!NEW VIDEO: Bei Maejor “Pillz” This time, Mr. Maejor linked up with famed producer Diplo to create a “Party At The Crib.” Produced by both Diplo and Bei Maejor, “Party At The Crib” is a classic party record befitting Bei’s “Upscale” swag. “Welcome to my crib/mi casa su […]
Young Money songstress Shanell is prepping her highly anticipated mixtape Nobody’s Bitch, and her new single “Just For The Night” is a preview of what’s to come! EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shanell Want To Challenge Rihanna To A Drum Off! Shanell’s been readying her mixtape Nobody’s Bitch for some time now, but after working with Mad Decent […]
