Over the weekend, Meek Mill brought out a handful of big name guests at Powerhouse 2012 in his hometown of Philadelphia. Not only that, but he announced the beginning of his new label Dreamchasers Records. During the moment he introduced the sold-out crowd to the first group of artists on the label which includes Jahlil Beats, Young Pooh, Goldie, Louie V Gutta and Lee Mazin. Earlier tonight, Meek and his new artists appeared on Power 99’s Cosmic Kev Show to display what’s coming from the new label.

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Watch Dreamchasers Records 15-minute freestyle after the jump…..

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We’ve heard about it, now Ludacris takes us in studio as he records the upcoming fist-pumping single “Rest of My Life.” Featuring Usher and David Guetta, the dance number will appear on Luda’s Ludaversal album due early 2013. The song debuts tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. EST and hits iTunes on Friday, November 2. The song serves as a follow-up to the Kelly Rowland-assisted “Representin.”

Go in studio with Luda, Usher and David Guetta after the jump…..

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Snoop Dogg uses Halloween to debut his new monkier, Snoop Lion in the video for his single “La La La.” The Diplo-produced song serves as the first offering off his upcoming reggae influenced album, Reincarnated. Right in trick-or-treat mode, the visual features the West Coast-legend and party goers draped in distinctive Halloween costumes. Directed by Eli Roth, the video will premiere later this evening in Las Vegas on the world’s largest LED screen on top of Roth’s year round horror experience Goretorium.

Snoop’s new album is set to release early 2013.

Watch the MTV premiere below….

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Rihanna loves performing for her fans. The pop star will embark on the “777” tour, where she will perform seven shows in seven consecutive days in seven countries. Sponsored by HTC Corporation, the worldwide-trek kicks off November 14th and end right around the release of her new Unapologetic album on November 19th. This comes on the heels of her announced return to late-night show Saturday Night Live on November 10th. For now, fans can pre-order the $250 deluxe-edition of RiRi’s new album at RihannaNow.com

Rihanna will be on the road plenty going into next year as her 2013 “Diamonds” North American tour begins in March. The “777” tour stops and locations will be announced in the coming days.

via Billboard

Previously: Rihanna Returns to ‘SNL’ in November

Gucci Mane’s never been the one to hold his thoughts. After firing at Young Jeezy and T.I. earlier this month, the Brick Squad general had more to get off his chest. During a visit to Atlanta’s Hot 107.9, Gucci didn’t have pleasant words towards Nicki Minaj, French Montana, and Yo Gotti. In Nicki Minaj and French Montana’s case, Gucci Mane feels appreciation hasn’t been returned to his 1017 camp where Waka Flocka’s mother Debra Antney managed both artists at one point in time. Nicki’s worked her way up to pop super stardom with YMCMB, while French’s on the cusp of major success aligning with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group and Diddy’s Bad Boy Records.

“It’s like when she came to Atlanta she [Nicki] gave me a shout out and said I helped her in her career. But at the end of the day I just think you keep it real with somebody you can’t expect them to keep it real with you. I told you man in this industry people wanna be famous and forget the people that helped them get to where they at. I tip my hat to Nicki for being a hard worker, but at the same time she know she ain’t keep it real.”

Watch the interview and read Gucci’s thoughts on French Montana, and Yo Gotti after the jump…..

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Loved by many, late painter/TV host Bob Ross had a unique way of spreading his love of art to the world. His one-of-a-kind show on PBS taught and entertained at the same time. Even hip-hop cats were akin to the man. Boot Camp’s Sean Price was a true fan of the real Ross. For a special Halloween edition of his web series, P pays tribute to the legend in “The Joy of Painting” (Brownsville).

P is also doing a contest for fans to win paintings done by “Sean Ross.” Enter here.

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Bruno Mars has to watch out for those “Young Girls,” the Grammy Award-winning singer debuts the second single off his upcoming sophomore album. Debuted earlier this month during his Saturday Night Live performance, the song speaks on relationships with those young females that cause all sorts of problems. As Bruno seeks for something long lasting he ends up getting burned time and time again, that doesn’t stop the singer and he keeps his pursuit of the young in-experienced kind.

Bruno’s Unorthodox Jukebox arrives December 11th, lead by the single “Locked Out of Heaven.”

Take in Bruno Mars’ “Young Girls” after the jump……

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Future calls on a familair ATLien to paint the picture of struggles on the corner in “Hell-N-Back,” a release off his Super Future/Fire Hendrix mixtape. P-I-Double-L joins in the testimony produced by G. G. McGee & L. Gotti. Future’s Pluto 3D album arrives November 27.

New Music: Future Feat. Pill – “Hell-N-Back”

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Listen to more from Peedi Crakk Feat. Redman, and Ace Hood after the jump…..

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No one’s messing with their “Clique” and the G.O.O.D. Music crew just got bigger. Recently the collective added a new face to the team in the form of Ryan McDermott. Story goes the L.A.-based singer/songwriter was signed on the spot by Kanye West after being flown out to Paris, France by Yeezy. While the jury’s still out on their singers Mr. Hudson and Teyana Taylor, Kanye’s first R&B soul addition to the team John Legend has turned into a Grammy Award-winning international star.

McDermott’s is prepping the release of his first project under his new team in Ryan vs. The Sandman: The Tale of the Sleepwalkers. And our guys at 2DopeBoyz had the exclusive premiere of the first single “Paradise.”

Watch the video, and download “Paradise” below…..

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It’s rare when you get to see Kanye interacting with the Paparazzi. When he reacts to them, it’s usually ‘Ye flipping out and snatching cameras. It almost went down again when a few weeks ago when a pap asked him a smart question about Reggie Bush, while Kim was walking with him. Honestly, what man wouldn’t be pleased in a similar situation? Things are now all good, though, as Kanye and the young lady have officially made up. TMZ caught a clip of Kanye confronting her in Miami and letting bygone be bygones with a simple hug.

Watch Kanye and the pap’s formal makeup after the jump…

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