Wed 28 Mar 2012
Two of the hottest artists many are keeping an eye on in 2012 join together in the video for “Stunt.” The collaboration can be found on 2 Chainz’s T.R.U. Realigion mixtape. Speaking of the man formerly known as Tity Boi, over the weekend he announced his debut album Based On A T.R.U. Story will arrive on August 14. For now, watch his brand new video above.
After the jump, MTV takes us on set of “Riot” with 2 Chainz and DJ Drama…..
Tue 27 Mar 2012
It’s been a little while since we’ve got a new episode behind-the-scenes of The Throne’s viral blog courtesy of VOYR. In this new clip titled “The Band” we’re introduced to some of the key players responsible for such an extravagent show. We get to see key people such as Omar Edwards (keyboards), Mike Dean (producer/keyboards/guitars) and Kanye’s DJ, Million $ Mano (producer of 2 Chainz’s latest song). Kanye West and Jay-Z bring their live show to Europe starting May 20.
Thanks to AYE
View the previous episodes after the jump….
Tue 27 Mar 2012
After teasing us with the first installment of his Art Dealer Chic EP series, Miguel returns with Vol. 2. The R&B crooner releases three new songs this go around which includes “Arch N Point,” “ALL,” and “Broads.” Expect the Vol. 3 to drop the end of April.
Track list and download link after the jump….
Tue 27 Mar 2012
With seven days left until Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded arrives, here’s an out-take from Miss Info’s conversation with Nicki Minaj for Complex’s current cover story. In this piece the two speak on the song “Marilyn Monroe” off Nicki’s new album, the theme that tied into filming Madonna’s “Give Me All Your Lovin” video, and the overall experience first meeting and working in studio with the pop icon. Below Nicki explains the surreal moment on set of “Give Me All Your Lovin” with the Covergirl.
It was kinda trippy ’cause I didn’t know that was the plan. I definitely didn’t realize all of us were going to be dressing up as Marilyn… Madonna kept on calling it the bar scene… I just didn’t think it was that shot with us three dressed as Marilyn, like I didn’t mentally prepare for that.
When I walked on set and saw Madonna, I literally gasped because I felt like I was looking at Marilyn Monroe and I’m so obsessed with Marilyn Monroe… Like, I have Marilyn Monroe pictures all over my house.
When I saw Madonna, she really to me was Marilyn Monroe and it was very surreal because it’s like, I almost felt like I was doing a video with my two idols at the same time. It was like, very very strange.
She had these distant, sort of like very dreamy eyes like Marilyn, like kind of distant but very there and very in charge—but almost like in their own world. And it was just so surreal, you know, just to walk downstairs and see her standing there. I was just like, Wow.
via Complex
After the jump Nicki talks about her studio experience, how much involvement Madonna had, and things she’s learned from her time around her….
Tue 27 Mar 2012
Fabolous is about to pull off a heist, and asks the assistance of three ladies in the video for “She Did It.” For his new video, Loso sticks with director Aristotle of By Any Means and the two deliver another solid video. The song can be downloaded off Fab’s There Is No Competition 3 mixtape.
Check out three more videos from Machine Gun Kelly, Elle Varner, and Tank after the jump…..
Tue 27 Mar 2012
(Props to Archna at PunchBowlTV for the interview)
We’re pretty aware of the rapper fued going on between Harlem’s Azealia Banks and the Aussie Iggy Azalea. Both of these newcomer female MCs made quite a splash in 2011. Banks scooped up a deal at Universal and Iggy was signed to T.I.’s Grand Hustle, most recently.
However, Azealia was quite annoyed after XXL picked Iggy as one of their Freshman 10 rappers. She quickly fired off on Twitter and called out Iggy for being a racist. It all stems back to a song where the Iggy wrongfully referenced “Slavemaster” in a verse. Even after T.I. came to Iggy’s defense, Banks went even harder and fired off at the kang by calling him “corny.” It’s pretty clear that Iggy doesn’t want beef but it doesn’t seem like Azealia is ready to back down yet. And now to add another chapter to this story, Harlem’s A$AP Rocky has chimed in defense of his “woman?”
(5:05 min mark) “Shout out to Azealia, she’s probably mad at us, though. Her boyfriend was A$AP AV, we know her and we talk about that. Not bad, but like ‘assholes!’ [Laughs]
“They gotta cut it out, that’s some bullshit. Iggy is not racist. Trust me, trust me. That’s some bullshit. I think that’s petty for Azealia because.. c’mon don’t pick on [Iggy] because she’s white. That’s a low blow.”
Bonus: GQ Feature – Azealia Banks Has Got a Mouth on Her
Related: Iggy Azalea vs. Azealia Banks (Round 2): T.I. Steps In & Defends Iggy, Azealia Responds
Azealia Banks Goes Off on XXL Magazine and Iggy Azalea
Tue 27 Mar 2012
A-Track has been working on the new Fool’s Gold Records compilation album Loosies for some time now. Last night, he dropped a new track from the upcoming project. On “Piss Test,” Juicy J and Danny Brown lend vocals to an ’80s inspired beat.
New Music: A-Trak Feat. Juicy J & Danny Brown – “P**s Test”
Purchase on iTunes
Previously: Things I Love: Atrak x Armand Van Helden “Barbra Streisand” video (Directed by So-Me)
Waka Flocka Flame, A-Trak and Mos Def at Kanye’s Runway After-Party (Video)
Tue 27 Mar 2012
Fresh off releasing the video for “Lean Wit’ It,” Meek Mill debuts the second release off his upcoming Dreamchasers 2 mixtape titled “I’m Rollin.” As the Philly MC just announced yesterday, the project officially arrives on April 24. Time to feed the streets!
New Music: Meek Mill – “I’m Rollin” (prod. by DJ Mustard) (Dirty/CDQ)
Props to L.A. Leakers |UPDATE: Dirty/Mastered version added.
More from N.O.R.E. Feat. Styles P & Raekwon, and Ace Hood Feat. Game after the jump….
Mon 26 Mar 2012
After much wait, Odd Future debuted their Cartoon Network comedy sketch series Loiter Squad on Sunday night. Tyler, the Creator, Jasper Dolphin, Taco, and Lionel Boyce take us for a ride in their random, wacky, and hilarious world during its debut episode. Expect a lot of pranks, a lot of laughter, and a lot of randomness. Hope you’re not eating or drinking anything as you watch.
Watch the first episode after the jump….
Mon 26 Mar 2012
We heard the solo version with Chris Brown, now R&B singer Tank joins in on the remix to Breezy’s raunchy tune for the ladies. Fans can expect to hear more from these two as Brown will appear on Tank’s upcoming This Is How I Feel project due May 8. Yup, the same day Chris Brown’s Fortune album arrives.
Listen to the remix after the jump….
