Miss Info has been raving about ever since she got to hear some of his new album out in L.A. (“rooster, rooster, rooster”). Now, it seems like Waka is  starting to set the hype-machine behind it…and he starts off by covering SPIN Magazine’s May/June “LOUD” issue. Not only does this cover characterize what his music embodies, it defines his personality and character. In this special issue, SPIN staff writer Julianne Escobedo Shepherd ventures with Waka from Atlanta to Paris and observes his breakthrough in hip-hop. “Triple F Life” in stores June 12th.

Hit the jump to see a hilarious video of Waka taking charge at the SPIN Magazine offices, also featuring a cameo from Info’s friend Peter Gaston.
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It’s time to pop bottles and celebrate! A$AP Rocky has a lot to be proud of with his debut album, Long Live A$AP set to release in July. After a little wait, Rocky gives Hot 97’s Angie Martinez the green light to premiere his first official single “Goldie” (previously called “Cristal”). Sounds like Rocky plans to have the clubs knocking this summer, this A$AP x Hit-Boy collaboration a certified banger? Lets us know.

New Music: A$AP Rocky – “Goldie” (prod. by Hit-Boy) (CDQ/Dirty/No Tags)

via A$AP Rocky

Three new A$AP Rocky records in the past two days? No complaints from us. Listen to his feature on Theophilus London’s “Big Spender,” and a live stream of “Thuggin’ Noise” which he debuted at Coachella.

After the jump, hear how their collaboration came about…..

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Wiz Khalifa’s no stranger to expanding his sound and reaching different avenues. For the first single off their new album Overexposed (June 26), Maroon 5 gets the Taylor Gang MC to add his signature touch on the Benny Blanco-produced “Payphone.” You can catch Maroon 5 and Wiz performing what’s sure to be a radio topper  on NBC’s The Voice tonight at 8 p.m. EST.

Listen to the official stream after the jump….

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After slowing things down with “Sweet Love,” Chris Brown returns with the up beat, bouncy single dedicated to his rap audience titled ‘Till I Die.” The song features none other than Wiz Khalifa and Big Sean, off his new album Fortune due May 8.

New Music: Chris Brown Feat. Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa – “Till I Die” (prod. by Danja) (CDQ/Dirty/No Tags)

Props to OnSMASH

Previously:
Chris Brown Feat. Kevin McCall – “Strip (Remix)”
Chris Brown – “Sweet Love”
Chris Brown – “Oh Yeah!” & “See Through”

T.I. is in full album mode with his new project, Trouble Man, due this summer. Leading up to the release, TIP drops the first official single off his eighth studio album. For the song, “Love This Life” the ‘Rubberband Man’ gets Mars of production crew 1500 Or Nothin’ on the melodic tune directed to both the ladies and fellas. The song will be available for purchase on iTunes at midnight, while T.I. will be live on Ustream tonight at 8 p.m. EST to speak on the new single and album.

New Music: T.I. – “Love This Life” (prod. by 1500 Or Nothin’) (Explicit/CDQ)

Purchase “Love This Life” on iTunes | UPDATE: Dirty version added.

Alternate/Youtube stream after the jump….

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Kendrick Lamar debuts the first-look off his upcoming Aftermath/Interscope debut album. For his single titled “The Recipe,” K.Dot didn’t have to look far as he gets assistance from his mentor, Dr. Dre. The two Compton-bred artists come together over the sounds of another L.A. native in Scoop DeVille on this smooth, laid back offering. What’s the recipe you might ask? “Women Weed and Weather,” which is what the song was originally titled. Fans can purchase the song on iTunes tonight.

Audio: Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre explain “The Recipe”

Audio: Dr. Dre compares working with Kendrick Lamar to Snoop Dogg and Eminem

Listen to “The Recipe” after the jump….

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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…..

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The preview just wasn’t enough, Trey Songz releases the full version of his emotional single “Heart Attack.” The Benny Blanco-produced song is our first look off Trey’s upcoming Chapter V album coming later this year. Trigga definitely has a lot of pain to get off his chest this go around as he croons: “I never knew love would feel like a heart attack, it’s killing me, swear I never cried so much, cuz I never knew love would hurt this fuckin’ bad.” Listen to the full song below.

New Music: Trey Songz – “Heart Attack” (prod. by Benny Blanco, written. by Rico Love)

Purchase on iTunes

Previously:
Trey Songz – “Sex Ain’t Better Than Love” (Video)
Waka Flocka Flame Feat. Trey Songz – “I Don’t Really Care”
Trey Songz Brings Out T.I., Waka Flocka, Keri Hilson, & Kelly Rowland in Atlanta

Iggy Azalea is ready to get down to business, specifically, “Murda Business.” The Aussie rapper previews the lead single off her upcoming debut album, The New Classic set to drop this summer via Interscope Records. The first lady of “Hustle Gang” gets her boss T.I. to join in on the Bei Maejor-produced cut that drops on Monday.

Previously:
Iggy Azalea vs. Azealia Banks (Round 2): T.I. Steps In & Defends Iggy, Azealia Responds
Iggy Azalea on Why She Signed to Interscope and Wanting to Work With Missy
XXL Names Its 2012 Freshmen: From French to Iggy to MGK to Future and More

Late Friday evening, Nicki Minaj unveiled the tracklisting to her upcoming Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded LP (April 3). Among the songs that caught readers eyes was the heavyweight-featured “Champion.” The song boasts a lineup that includes Drake, Young Jeezy, and what caught many off guard, Nas. During his time at South by Southwest, MTV News’ Rob Markman caught up with Nasir Jones to speak on the record and how he got contacted to appear on the song.

“Nicki hit us up, I got love, so it was nothin’ — I did the record. It’s hip-hop music; music is music. If I feel it, I can get on it. I heard the track, I felt it, I loved it.”

via MTV

Previously: Nicki Minaj Gets Chris Brown, Nas, Cam’Ron For ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ (Tracklisting)