Best Thing I Never Had (AHMIR Cover Response)

LaTosha Brown - I Know I've Been Changed

20 Sumthing Trailer

20 Something Trailer from Lanze Spears on Vimeo.

Red Cafe feat. French Montana - Black Roses [Video]

Next To You (Behind The Scenes) Chris Brown featuring Justin Bieber

Gorilla Zoe - Work (Official Music Video)

The Rich & Black Chronicles: Raekwon & Nas (Part 3)

RAE/NAS PART 3 from LRG on Vimeo.

Common - Poetry at the White House

That ain't the way Langston Hughes wrote us...

And this is the guy The Conservatives chose to hate.

Jon Stewart slaps Fox News for Outrage on Common

We'll let Jon Stewart do it, so we don't have to.

The Right has been outraged at rapper Common's recent appearance at a poetry event at the White House, and Sean Hannity has led the charge on TV.

Where the outrage was when "Dont retreat, reload" was trotted out by Sarah Palin, we'll never know, but if there is anyone who can call them out brilliantly, the Daily Show Guy is him. With a diss rap to boot.

At the end of the day, it's just giving the guys at G.O.O.D Music something weighty to say on their new records. The kind of things ignorance will always throw mud at.

Aaand we're off the soap box. Take it away Mr. Stewart.

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Tags: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook

Tyler The Creator & Odd Future on Tim Westwood Show

Tyler The Creator, Hodgy Beats, Syd Tha Kid and Left Brain bring their slice of mayhem through the Gatekeeper of The Kingdom.

Bravo ft Freck Billionaire, Paul Cain & Broadway - "All I See" (Video)

Street Family representers on the paper chase.

K. Michelle - "How Many Times" (Video)

K. Michelle flawlessly moans about what else, do-good-nothing guys.

Kingpen Slim Ft. Emanny - "Goosebumps" (Video)

DMV's Kingpen Slim drops this radio-ready single featuring Bronx vocalist Emanny. The rack was produced bu DJ J Buttah and visuals were directed by Six Shoota. Goosebumps is available now.

Donaeo - "Check My Swagga Out" (Video)

Donaeo aka Ian Greenidge presents new single, an auto-tuned uptempo ode to the fresh. Catch up with this UK artist's EP Party Hard that dropped last year.

Ozwald Boateng Documentary - 'A Man's Story' (Preview)

This documentary covers the last 12 years of one of the most sought after designer on the scene. It maps his rise from the rock bottom he had hit in the late '90's, losing his marriage and his entire collection, to becoming the first black designer on London's Savile Row and the lead designer for Givenchy.

A Man's Story arrives this fall.

PUSHA T - Open Your Eyes (Video)

I'm Rondo on the bongos when giving you my convo,

We ain't been home since we were snatched out the Congo, 

Produced by the great Nottz, G.O.O.D. Music's grandest acquisition continues to pitch immaculate bars. Off the recently released Fear of God mixtape.

Elzhi - Elmatic (Illmatic Tribite Mixtape)

Detroit rapper Elzhi presents his homage to Nas's Classic debut album. It was Produced by Will Sessions and features Pete Rock, Stokley Williams of Soul Band Mint Condition and Royce Da 5'9".

Expect dopeness from this former Slum Village member. Tracklist and download after the jump.

Alex Gaudino ft. Kelly Rowland - "What A Feeling" (Video)

Here at the Bloggeratsi Chambers, we happily root for Miss Rowland and her recent run back into prominence. This House ditty that unites her with Italian House/Dance guru Alex Gaudino is more winning. The single is available now.

AYO feat. Alex Martin - 'Miracle' (Video)

UK MC AYO's new single Miracle will be available May 15th.

Michael Kiwanuka : "Tell Me A Tale" (Video)

Michael Kiwanuka is currently opening for Adele's Tour. A fact that might go unnoticed until you find out this strummer has no release of note to speak of. Tell Me A Tale EP arrives June 13th on Communion Records. Haunting and aching vocals with a superb arrangement (Fela Kuti's Egypt 70-style horns sprinkled in), this right here is cool water.



Props: Put Me On It.

Blitz the Ambassador - "Best I Can" ft. Corneille (Video)

US/Ghana MC Blitz's sophomore LP Native Sun is out now on Fatbeats Records. The video was directed by Terence Nance and Blitz The Ambassador.  Blitz and his band Embassy Ensemble have gained recognition for their  unique blend of Ghana's indigenous Highlife, with Hip hop and Afrobeat.

Tony Yayo - "Never Lie" (Video)

Tony Yayo lives out another chapter of his Tony Montana dreams. El Chapo is out now.

Nicole Scherzinger - "Right There" feat. 50 Cent (Video)

Miss Scherzinger's new single.

Taylor Swift - "Mean" (Video)

Taylor sings the come up for all the downtrodden. Ever seen a banjo look this cool on anyone?

Rihanna - "California King Bed" (VIDEO)

New visuals from RiRi. We feel you, anyone can feel lonely on one of those expansive beds.

Diddy-Dirty Money feat. Rick Ross & Trey Songz - "Your Love (Remix)" (Video)

Dream Team stuff.

Pusha T Talks to Thisis50.com

Jack Thriller vs Pusha Terence.

Whats Up Africa (Episode 8)

Ikenna Azuike shows us a Nigerian vocalist doing damage in Asia, a Papa Wemba remake and awful spoken word in his weekly web series.

Nero - "Guilt" (Video)

UK remixing duo and darlings of the Dubstep and Drum N Bass scenes, Nero prepare to drop their second single on MTA Records. It's available for pre-order now, and will be released April 24th.

Wiz Khalifa Shares The Recipe For "Rolling Papers"

Rolling Papers is in stores March 29th.

Cris Cab - "All of the Lights" (Cover) Video

Miami artist Cris Cab is hard at work with Pharrell Williams on his debut album. Here, he puts Kanye's single through a reggae spin cycle for a one-drop-inspired take.



Props: Boom Boom Chik.

Alley Boy - "Lift The Load" (Video)

New video from Alley Boy off the Purgatory mixtape.



Props: DGB.

Mr. Vegas - "Black And Proud (Nah Bleach)" Video

Mr Vegas comes through with an anti-skin-lightener tune. Directed by Jay Will.

Teedra Moses - "R U 4 Real" @ Chicago Shrine Club

Show footage from March 26th with Maybach Music Group's new vocalist playing in the City of Wind.

MED feat. Talib Kweli - "Classic" (Video)

New video from MED, song is produced by Karriem Riggins.

Steve Aoki & Sidney Samson - "Wake Up Call" (Video)

The new video for Steve Aoki & Sidney Samson's collaboration "Wake Up Call" features Michelle Rodriguez and Clifton Collins Jr. Single and remixes available on Dim Mak Records. Video is directed By Jason Beattie.

FIEND International Jones - "Gracias"

Fiend, the former member of Percy Miller's No Limit Label is prepping a new mixtape project The Sweetest Hangover. Video directed by David Parks.

Juicy J - "So Much Money" & "Half On A Sack" (Video)

Juicy J on that Lex Luger funk off the Rubber Band Business mixtape.

Distance - "Falling" ft Alys Be (Video)

DJ Distance's new song is out now on iTunes UK.

Mack & Malone "Dear D.E.A." feat. Richie Rich (Video)

Mack 10 and Glasses Malone find Richie Rich for this joint off their upcoming Money Music album.



Spotted at 2DopeBoyz.

Rick Ross feat Wiz Khalifa & Wale - "RetroSuperfuture II"

Remix of the song that appeared on Ashes to Ashes. Also congrats to Teedra Moses for joining the Maybach Music Group roster. She finally may just get that look she needs.

Behind Those Books Documentary (Extended Trailer)

Gangsta, erotica and soap opera-style pulp pervades the Urban literature landscape instead of more serious fiction or culturally aware books. To some it's just a crass glorification of the messed up just to get a dollar, to others it's entertainment and still, others view it as a step in the right direction towards a more vibrant readership in the urban community. As long as people are reading something, that's a good thing, right?

Enter documentary Behind Those Books. It tries to parse the landscape of people involved in the literature biz and find out what is motivating the expanding genre of Street Literature.

The first and only comprehensive documentation, on film, of the urban literature genre, giving viewers a raw and uncut look inside the emerging industry. Behind the Books chronicles the evolution of Street Fiction through interviews with pioneer authors, industry insiders, fans, activists, Hip-Hop artists, book clubs, editors, literary agents, vendors and the like.

Featuring: Terry McMillan, Zane, Nikki Turner, K'wan, Omar Tyree, Cornel West, Michael Eric Dyson, Nick Chiles, Kevin Powell, Teri Woods, Vickie Stringer, Anthony Whyte, Treasure E. Blue, J.M. Benjamin, Randy "Ski" Thompson, Azarel, KaShamba Williams, Queen Pen, Brandon McCalla, Brandi Bowles, Momowilly and many more.

Behind Those Books is executive produced by Mark Manderson and Elaine Watkins, written and produced by Kaven Brown, edited & directed by Mills Miller with Franchesca Ho Sang serving as associate producer.



Via Shadow And Act.

Avicii & Sebastien Drums - "My Feelings For You" (Video)

Travel into an 8-bit paradise as the Progressive House track thumps with Avicii & Sebastien Drums. The single is available March 29th on Ultra Records.

The Foodchain - "Yes Indeed (G-Girl)" Video

The Denver, Colorado group Foodchain drop visuals for their second single off last year's Corpses LP, re-released on Statik Selektah's Showoff Digital imprint. The album features Talib Kweli, Rapper Big Pooh and Joe Scudda among others.



Props: Remix The Video.

Nardwuar vs. Big K.R.I.T. at SXSW

The Meridian, Mississippi MC talks vinyl with Nardwuar: Willie Hutch, Krooked Lettaz, The Dramatics, 8 Ball & MJG, and Teairra Mari.

Ill Doctrine Presents: A History Lesson For Chris Brown

They should make Chris Brown wash skyscraper windows in Manhattan full-time for a month, at least. And write a book report on Paul Robeson to be handed in on-time live on a special episode of Judge Judy or a similar stern-faced TV judge.

Laws - "Lady Hip Hop" (Video)

Laws salutes the ladies that love the boom-bap, we love them too, in the b-boy stance and all. Directed by DWayne Lafleur.

Keep an eye on this Florida MC signed to J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League/Asylum/Warner.

13 Assassins (Sneak Peek)

Opening in US theaters in April is Japanese director Takashi Miike's (Audition, Ichi The Killer) remake of Jusan-ni no shikaku (1963). This sword-slashing action flick was recently was part of the South By South West festivities.

13 out-of-work Samurai, are out on a do-or-die mission to stop an slave-driving evil Lord with an eye on the Shogun title. This time around Takashi reduces the outrageous body count his movies are (in)famous for, while a creating an authentic period piece with tons of slasher action that made a reviewer dub it "the Asian version of 300."

The film is available on Video on Demand starting today and is viewable in it's 141 minute theatric awesomeness on April 29th. Check out a sneak peak of the movie.



After the jump watch the official trailer.

Jasiri X - "Three Little Girls" feat Hadiyah Yates (Video)

Politically vocal, Pittsburgh MC Jasiri X brings us something to think about for Women's History Month. He also recently shot a video in Wisconsin during the recent Union protests and got attention last year for the song What If The Tea Party Was Black?

For Woman's History Month we wanted to shed light on how violent this society is especially towards woman and girls. "Three Little Girls" tells the stories of the senseless murders of Christina Taylor Green who was killed during the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Brisenia Flores who was gunned down by anti-immigrant militia intent on starting a race war, and Aiyana Jones who shot to death while asleep in her home, by the Detroit Police Department, while they were filming a reality TV show.

I realize these are sad stories, but how can we not be moved to action by the cold-blooded killings of innocent little girls? We have to begin to take an unflinching look at a culture that continues to glorify guns, bombs, and war and sees violence and aggression as the only solutions to its problems.

Directed by Paradise Gray.

Lloyd - "Cupid" (Video)

The latest single from Lloyd, and he shows recovery. At least the crooning here is much better than it was on "Lay It Down."

Big Sean - "My Last" Feat. Chris Brown (Video)

Breezy is everywhere right now. Sometimes you just have to smash windows in Times Square to get the buzz up, you dig? Oh yeah, new single from Big Sean, great timing Def Jam.



Props: Yardie.

Nardwuar vs. Curren$y at SXSW

Thebasedgod digs Cormega, Curren$y waxes golden about Camp Lo... These new kids on the block have studied the game a bit. Nardwuar gets his props for doing his homework and showing sides to his interviewees most other interviews don't. We hope they did fly him out to Chi-town for that chicken. Special appearance by Cinematic's Johnny Shipes.

Girls with socks FTW.

"Can I talk about the weed? The weed's good..."

Playboy Tre In New Zealand - Fried Chicken Destruction

"We the only black people here..."

And with that The Atlanta MC proceeds to debunk one of America's most popular stereotypes, in Middle Earth, no less.

No country, color or creed is above the crispy, battered, succulence of oil-kissed poultry of suspect origin. And pick up after yourselves Kiwis.

Audra The Rapper's "Sweet N Sour Cypher" Pt. 2 Presented by The Source

Ra The MC and Nike Nando join Miss Maybach Music for a DMV cypher.

Taio Cruz - "Falling In Love" (Video)

UK R&B artist drops another video off the 2010 top seller Rokstarr.

Freeway & Statik Selektah - "The Flow" (Video)

Off their collab seven-tracks-in-one-day Statik-Free EP out now.

Reks Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays on Sirius/XM

Boston MC Reks drops in to do damage at the Shade 45 offices with Tony Toca.

Keri Hilson feat. Chris Brown - "One Night Stand" (Video)

Miss Keri allows Chris to come along for a slow jam off Keri's No Boys Allowed LP. Directed by Colin Tilley.

The Big Bang (Trailer)

The movie stars Antonio Banderas, Sienna Guillory, William Fichtner, Sam Elliott, Delroy Lindo, James Van Der Beek, Snoop Dogg and Bill Duke. We'd love to see Delroy Lindo in any other role apart from a brow beating cop one of these days, but we can live with him being in a fast-paced noir shooter.

Banderas is a private detective in the hunt for a missing stripper and must dodge a mean-spirited russian boxer and the LAPD for starters in this dark roller coaster directed by Tony Krantz who has a long history as a producer in TV and film including The PJs, 24, and Felicity.



Props: Slashfilm.

Far East Movement - "If I Was You (OMG)" Video feat Snoop Dogg

Life in a downtown LA club, with chics wrestling in the cut. Model Rosa Acosta and singer Natalia Kills also appear in this new visual off Movement's Cherrytree/Interscope release Free Wired.

Pharoahe Monch Backstage Interview on The Come Up Show

Pharoahe Monch talks the current situation with downward trending music sales, sees the silver lining in it with artists striving to go above and beyond, and the science behind the production on his new W.A.R. (We Are All Renegades) album. He also touches on the freedom of being on an Indie label.

Consequence - "Bi-Polar" (Words To Live By Web Series)

A Consequence x Karmaloop TV x Band Camp Records presentation.

Consequence has partnered up with KarmaLoopTV.com to bring you an EXCLUSIVE NEW Series called "Words To Live By". This series will showcase Accapella & Spoken Word pieces performed by one of the most lyrically inclined Artist in Hip-Hop, Consequence. In this latest installment of W.T.L.B. the man who Busta Rhymes diagnosed as having a "Rhyme Disease" delivers a heart-stopping performance of a piece entitled "Bi-Polar".

Captain America : First Avenger (Trailer)

We get a good first look at Marvel's effort to bring the Star Spangled Crusader to the big screen. The picture will arrive in theaters July 22nd. Starring Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving and Tommy Lee Jones.

Criminal Manne "On My Own" (Video)

Criminal Manne serves some of that Memphis-style narcotics. Directed by Joe 'Yung Spike' Gotti and taken from the January-released mixtape, Blow.



Props: DGB.

Kat DeLuna & Fo Onassis - "Dancing Tonight" (Video)

New dance tune from Ms DeLuna.



Props: MusicThirsty.

Mateo - "Don't Shoot Me Down" Feat. Goapele & Ab Liva (Video)

From the upcoming mixtape release, Love & Stadiums, Mateo recruits Re-Up Gang's Ab Liva and West Coast vocalist Goapele for a smooth kick-driven tune. This track wins.

Etana - "People Talk" [Video]

Reggae singer/songwriter Etana drops a new visual for a selection off her recently released Free Expressions LP. Upliftment in full.

Bei Maejor - "Upside Down" (Video)

Directed by Alex Nazari off Bei's Upside Down 2 mixtape with Clinton Sparks, DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar.

Jamie Woon on Channel 4's '4Play'

A profile on Jamie Woon from UK Channel 4's 4Play series. Mirrowriting the album arrives April 18th and is available for pre-orders now. It's neat to get watch him build those vocal loops his live shows are known for.



Props: Pinboard Blog.

Hanna - New peek. Arriving April 8th

We get another peek at the the new assassin thriller Hanna starring Saoirse Ronan as the teenage assassin, alongside Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett and Niels Arestrup. It hits theatres April 8th, is scored by Chemical Brothers and directed by Joe Wright.

B-Boy Video Montage

Wendy Day tweeted this tuff B-Boy montage.

Das Pop - The Game (Video)

You can now pre-order Das Pop's The Game album landing April 8th. This colorful and otherworldly animated visual is brilliant,. Reminds us of those Filmation cartoons from yore. Kudos to Will Sweeney the director.

SebastiAn - "Embody" (Video)

Off a similarly titled EP dropping April 4th. May 30th arrives Total, the 1st album from respected producer and remixer SebastiAn. Directed by So Me.

Skream — "Where You Should Be" feat. Sam Frank (Video)

New single from Skream that will be available May 16th. Video directed by Carl Burgess.

Nardwuar vs. Lil B

Lil B gets sniped by Nardwuar. Really though, La Chat was popping.

Grafh - "Showing Off Again" Freestyle

Grafh lays that "Romans Revenge" beat to rest. Dude is really revisiting that early 2000's off-the-wall vibe he had with enjoyable results.

Philly Freestyle with Ms. Jade, Meek Mill, Peedi Crakk & Dice Raw

Nice, a Ms. Jade spotting, with along with the Philly fellas.

Big K.R.I.T. - "Dreamin" (Video)

Def Jam recruit Big K.R.I.T. continues to sparkle. A mixtape was supposed to be touching down this week, but to feed the interim until it arrives next week, a video directed by Motion Family.



Spotted at Nah Right.

Teams vs. Star Slinger - "The Yes Strut" (Video)

Knoxville, Tennessee's Teams and Manchester, UK beatmaker Star Slinger with something off their recent collaborative release as Teams Vs Star Slinger on Mexican Summer.

Just something swanky for hump day.

Obie Trice - "My Time 2011" (Video)

New visuals from Overboozing O.

Young Chris Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays

Philly's Young Chris recently dropped bars over Biggie's "Unbelievable" instrumental on DJ Tony Touch's weekly Tuesday affair on satellite radio.

TV On The Radio - "Will Do"

Their new album Nine Types Of Lights arrives on April 12th on Interscope.

Rain - "Still High" (Video)

North Carolina artist Rain brings us the first selection from this forthcoming project The Magic Hour Pt 2.



Props: 2Dopeboyz.

Jay Sean - "Hit The Lights" ft. Lil Wayne (VIDEO)

Jay Sean's new dance single featuring Lil Wayne. His new album Freeze Time arrives July 15th.

Aloe Blacc - "Loving You Is Killing Me" (Video)

Aloe Blacc brings us another selection from his celebrated Stones Throw release Good Things.  Directed by Ross Harris with charming Baby Boogaloo coming through with the assist.



After the jump check out a new video Aloe Blacc collaborated on with LRG for his breakthrough tune "I Need A Dollar."

Clokx - "Catch Your Fall" Video (UK Edit)

New effort from Dutch DJ Clokx. Album coming soon on 3Beat Records.

Nardwuar vs. Odd Future at SXSW (Video)

I give it to him, he had the run down on them in this interview from Texas last week. Definitely worth your while.



Props: Source Magazine.

Stanton Warriors - "Turn Me Up Some" (VIDEO)

Directed & Produced by Giorgio Bruni, Ben Masson, Toby Ross-Southall  & Mickey Voak. Stanton Warriors recently dropped the album 'The Warriors.'

Eternia & MoSS - "TO THE FUTURE" Video

Pardon us with the late pass, ahem. Eternia & MoSS deliver a gem. A selection from last year's At Last project.

Max B - "Blowin' My High" VIDEO

Off the new release from Amalgam Digital Vigilante Season.



Spotted at DGB.

Pharoahe Monch Speaks on "Oh No" with Mos Def & Nate Dogg (RIP)

In the wake of the hook maestro's passing lots of wonderful memorials are coming out.

Sucker Free

Pharoahe's new album W.A.R ( We Are Renegades) is out now.

LMFAO - "Party Rock Anthem" ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock

New uptempo one from the Shotcallers.



Props: Yardie.

Yelawolf on MTV Rapfix Live

The King Making begins.

Cee Lo Green - "Bodies" (VIDEO)

Directed by Mikael Colombu Films. Video features Cee Lo Green, Kerry Washington, Janelle Monae, and Karl Lagerfeld.

Lady Gaga on Jay Leno (Video)

Lady Gaga brings M & Ms for Leno in her fresh Grammy Awards.






Props: Yardie.

John Legend Live on Jay Leno

John Legend puts his fist up with the North Africans and sings "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" on Jay Leno.





Props: Yardie.

The Black Keys - "Howlin' For You" (Video)

The Black Keys recruit Shaun White, Todd Bridges and the Movie Trailer Voiceover Guy and do their best impression of a Robert Rodriguez B-Movie trailer.



After the jump check out last month performance of "Howling For You" on Letterman.

J. Cole feat. Drake - "In The Morning" (Video)

The popular track from Cole's Friday Night Lights mixtape gets visuals.

Teedra Moses - "R U 4 Real" (Video)

The lovely singer Teedra Moses recruits producer Drummer Boy as the love interest in this sensual clip directed by Phil the god. "R U 4 Real" is produced by Wow Jones.



New album Lioness coming soon

www.teedramoses.net

Spotted at Urban Daily.

Lady Gaga on 60 Minutes

Full video of Lady Gaga's interview with Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes on CBS.

"I am the master of the Art of Fame"

Props: Young Kingz.

Aziz Ansari on Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Aziz Ansari stopped by Jimmy Fallon and told a tale of him, Jay-Z and a joke under pressure.

Miranda Cosgrove - "Dancing Crazy" (Video)

New music video from iCarly.

Snoog Dogg - "Sweat" Video

The Dogg appears (gasp) shirtless and autotone croons on this moisture-inducing video.

Tyler Woods - The Mahogany Experiment FreEP

Tyler Woods drops a new EP featuring wall-to-wall production from label boss 9th Wonder (except for "Lost In Your Love"). Guest appearances come from fellow Jamla labelmates Heather Victoria and Big Remo as well as Styles P and Talib Kweli. He also makes nods to Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Jodeci on the EP.

A lot of love tunes jumping out of the woodwork this Valentine's. Tracklist and download after the jump.

Kevin McCall - Un-Invited Guest (Mixtape)

Kevin McCall, the producer/rapper/singer/songwriter best known for producing/writing and rapping alongside Chris Brown & Tyga on the #1 smash hit "Deuces" jumps into solo mode with this project which includes features from the likes of Ludacris, The Game, Gucci Mane, Swizz Beatz, Tyga, Chris Brown, Swizz Beatz & Omarion among others. Hosted by DJ Ill Will & DJ Drama.

Bobby V- "Rock Wit Cha" (Video)

Another Valentine's Day release.



Spotted at This Is RnB.

Trey Songz - "Love Faces" (Video)

Trey Songz wasn't going to be left out of the Romantic Love Holiday hoopla. The video to his new single is directed by Justin Francis.

Spotted at: Complex Magazine.

Diddy-Dirty Money - LoveLOVE vs. HateLOVE (Mixtape)

The Valentine's Day, LTTP Remix project features a few unreleased songs.

1. Intro
2. Yeah You Would
3. Sade
4. Yesterday ft. Chris Brown
5. Ass On The Floor
6. Looking For Love ft. Usher
7. Private Entertainer ft. Rick Ross
8. Rollercoaster
9. Change
10. Make Love To You
11. I Know ft. Wiz Khalifa & Chris Brown
12. Shades ft. Lil Wayne and Justin Timberlake
13. Last Night Pt.2
14. Utopia


Download: Diddy-Dirty Money - LoveLOVE vs. HateLOVE Mixtape

Props: Nah Right.

Torae - Heart Failure (Mixtape) & Official Watch

Torae's new mixtape is here. Presented by Honey Magazine and Flud Watches and mixed by DJ Blazita. The commemorative time piece available at Karmaloop.

Torae Heart Failure - Altenative Download Link.

Juelz Santana talks to Ozone Magazine

Juelz Santana speaks to Ozone Magazine at length about his oft-delayed album, his upcoming mixtape, meeting with Jimmy Iovine and working with Dr. Dre, Egyptian politics (or not), the status of the Juelz & Lil Wayne album and his recent legal troubles.



Shouts to Morris Video.

Jessie Ware & Sampha - "Valentine" (Video)

 Jessie Ware and Sampha's new video, directed by Marcus Soderland. Song is available now on itunes. A little beautiful something to tug at your heartstrings today of all days. From London, with love.



Happy Hallmark Holiday.

Spotted at Pinboard Blog.

Performances from the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Best moment of the night was jazz bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spadling winning an award for Best New Artist. More Performances after the jump.

Ceelo Green - "F*ck You"



Bruno Mars, B.o.B & Janelle Monae Medley



Aretha Franklin Tribute

Static & Greedy (of Shindu) - Electro Mix 1

We just got a slamming electro mix from Belgian DJ outfit turned band Shindu. The DJ crew is made up of Ghent based Static & Greedy (Christopher D’havé and Maxime Abbenbroek) and have introduced female vocalist Chibi (Tine Vanwijnsberghe) to complete their band. The press release continues:

Although Static & Greedy are known for bringing electro-house/nu-rave dj-sets, we’re very fond of synthy vocal pop/electronica with an 80s twist. And it’s on that basis that SHINDU was born. Contemporary influences are Rex The Dog, La Roux, Robyn, Grum, Ali Love etc.


Our tracks are written and produced with the essential help of our good friend Sebastiaan Vandevoorde (known from Villa, Moonlight Matters).

They have recently completed their first track "Dreams" which they let us get a sneak listen to. It definitely hearkens the 80's in it's uptempo, plastic synthy goodness and it's personal ambition to rise above the bleak.

Meanwhile while they put their production catalog into growth mode they hooked us up with this electro mix featuring remixes from Lykke Li, Robyn, Ladytron, MGMT, Vandroid and a club edit of "Dreams". Hit the jump for the tracklist.


Shindu - Mixtape #1 by Shindu

Alexis Jordan - "Good Girl" (Video)

This Columbia, South Carolina starlet will be the next artist from Roc Nation to drop an album. Her self-titled debut arrives February 20th.



Spotted at Complex Magazine.

Chris Brown on Saturday Night Live

Chris Brown was the musical guest on last night's Saturday Night Love. He performed his current slow jam banger "No Bullsh*t" and his new single "Yeah (3x)."





Props: Yardie.

Tiron & Ayomari - "Good Food" (Video)

Bon Appetit from the West Coast. Directed by Erok. Ayomari and his compadre revisit the Method Man and Ghostface gem "Afterparty."

Holy Top Ramen that's a whole lot of parmesan...

TiRon & Ayomari - Good Food from The Cafeteria Line on Vimeo.

Nicki Minaj - "Moment 4 Life" Live on Jay Leno

Nicki performs live at the offices of the Great Chinned One.

New Raekwon - "Shaolin vs WuTang" (Video)

Produced by Scram Jones, the title track from Raekwon's new album gets visuals. Video directed by Konee Rok.



Spotted: Nah Right.

What's Up Africa - Episode 2

Having dubbed himself "Africa's answer to Anderson Cooper," Ikenna Azuike walks us through recent viral hits by Africans or about Africa.

Queen of Vagina FTW.

Phil Ade - "Piece of the Pie" (Video)

Phil Ade remixes D'angelo's classic DJ Premier produced song "Devil's Pie"  for his #PHILADEFRIDAY series.

Chase N. Cashe - "Inner Me" (Video)

This is the Intro to the debut rap album from Surf Club member Chase N. Cashe titled Gumbeaux. Directed by JeromeD.com

Travis Barker Featuring Game, Swizz Beatz & Mix Master Mike - "Can The Drummer Get Some" Live on Jimmy Kimmel

Travis Barker, Swizzy, Game and Mix Master Mike tear down the Jimmy Kimmel stage with his first single from his forthcoming album.

Tyler The Creator - "Yonkers" (Video)

"Odd Future (a truncation of Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) is an irreverent, against-the-grain, Hip hop group out of California, whose output in 2010 was the subject of much polarizing discussion. Needless to say, material that's heavy on shock value (no Timbo), off-the-beaten-path pyscho-emo ethos and the group's viral savvy has won them a cult following all over world. They remind us of a late 90's Emimen, hungry and savage.

One of OFWGKTA's leading lights happens to be Tyler the Creator. It's hard to believe he still can't legally buy himself an alcoholic bevarage in the US. His darkly emotional, morally disturbing 2010 album Bastard is worshipped by some and we know the arrival of the sophomore set Goblin in April is awaited with great anticipation. Pitchfork called Bastard "among the most stunning things released in the past 12 months."

Presenting a view of what the next generation of hip hop may look like. It may be difficult to fathom for some, but it is difficult to turn away. The beat thumps with minimalist zeal and Tyler annihilates Bruno Mars, has threesomes with raptors, tells Jesus to quit it, has a Xanax trip and has cooking sessions with some overweight ladies... yeah...

That's just the lyrics. We wont tell you what happens to the giant Madagascan cockroach in the video. Proceed to watch at your own risk. A selection from the upcoming album.



Also check out articles in the Village Voice, LA Weekly and New York Times.

Tinie Tempah "A Million Miles Away" Part 1

This vlog chronicles UK's Tinie Tempah's trip to the USA. He speaks about what makes him different from an American artist and his work ethic. He also records vocals for a remix with Dev.

Lady Gaga - "Born This Way" (Audio)

As announced months ago, Lady Gaga's new single from her sophomore album (also called Born This Way) is here. She will perform it live on Grammy Night this coming Sunday. We hear pieces of Madonna on this, though her Little Monsters won't mind, they were probably in diapers back then.

Meanwhile, we can almost hear Akon yelling "Ching! Ching!" Her album arrives May 23rd.

Zowie - "Bite Back" (Video)

This New Zealand singer and drummer is currently preparing her debut release. Slide us a mean late pass on this new video from her. "Bite Back" has a driving electro base and we appreciate her futuristic, leather-clad and pointy shoulder pad fashion sense in this video.



http://www.whoiszowie.com/

Rihanna's palindromic Reb'l Fleur Fragrance Ad

Earlier this week the New York Times quoted Parlux Fragrances, makers of Rihanna's new signature fragrance, describing their new advert as a "palindrome." It works identically when played in reverse.

The ad was designed by Manhattan Ad Agency Droga5.

The New York Times article continues:

What viewers may find mind-boggling is that the video was choreographed to make it difficult to determine in which direction it was originally filmed. There are no obvious giveaways — say, flower petals being plucked in one direction and the petals being reattached in the other.


Misha Louy, an executive producer at Droga5 who worked on the video, explained that in some shots Rihanna was even filmed walking backward, or was directed to walk forward in such a way that when the video was played in reverse it “wouldn’t look like she was moonwalking backwards.”

Go to http://www.RihannaReblFleur.com to experience the interactive video.

Kevin Cossom feat Diddy & Fabolous - "Baby I Like It" (Video)

Singer/songwriter Kevin Cossom's club banger finally gets a video.

Kevin Cossom - New Music - More Music Videos

Tyga Feat. Chris Brown - "Regular Girl" / "Wonder Woman" (Video)

Off Tyga's Fan of a Fan mixtape. Two-for-One video directed by Alex Nazari.

Talib Kweli - Gutter Rainbows Listening Session Part 1

We brought you some footage earlier in the week of Talib Kweli and Sean Price performing, this is a better distilled version of how it went down at Hiphop Nation when the Duck Down artists dropped in.


Talib Kweli Album Listening Party On Hip Hop Nation [Part 1] from itsthebino.com on Vimeo.

Jesse Boykins III Covers "Limit To Your Love" by Feist

Jesse Boykins III live at 92YTribeca in New York recently doing damage to the Feist song. Accompanying him were Dennis Turner on Bass, Rene Del Fiero on Guitar, Aaron Hardin on Piano, Marion OJ Ross III on Trumpet and Adam Jackson on Drums.



Video was shot and edited by Slick Jackson.

Spotted at This Is RnB.

X-Men: First Class - Official Trailer

Hitting eyeballs starting June 3rd, this will be a prequel that tells the story of the origins of the X-Men when Professor X and Magneto were young men and good friends saving the world from nuclear doom, which was the beginning of the end of their friendship. Starring in this reboot are James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, January Jones, Oliver Platt, and Kevin Bacon. The picture is directed by Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, Stardust, Kick Ass)



Props: Slashfilm.

M.O.P. - How About Some Hardcore (LIVE)

M.O.P. tear down the house with their classic joint at the recent Source Magazine's Ghetto Metal Showcase in New York. Word is a fight broke out soon after... 




Props: Blow Hiphop TV.

Chris Brown - Breezy Dance Freestyle (Webisode #6 )

The boys do a jig to Rick James.


Breezy Dance...Freestyle from Mechanical Dummy on Vimeo.

Lotta Zay - "Anuvah Level" (Video)

From the album Which Way Is Up? this Long Branch, New Jersey spitter gets lifted.

Grafik Ruffin "Me & My B*tch (2k11) " Video

Grafik Ruffin channels classic Notorious B.I.G and Teddy Pendergrass for this Fresno love story which serves as the 3rd video from Grafik's  solo effort The Fever.



Download: Me & My B*tch (2k11)

Skyzoo & Illmind - "All About That" (Video)

Off that Live From The Tape Deck album.

Jeremih on Amaru Don TV

Jeremih speaks on his new association with 50 Cent and his disatisfaction with how Def Jam pushed his new project All About You.



Shouts: Amaru Don TV.

DJ Khaled – "Welcome To My Hood" feat Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne & T-Pain (Video)

Seriously though, how many times is DJ Khaled going to make the same record? Oh wait Akon missed this one, never mind. I hope they get KRS One for the remix.



Props: 2Dopeboyz.

L.E.P Bogus Boys - "Lust For Life" (Video)

Taken from their highly enjoyable 2010 mixtape Dont Feed The Killaz Vol.3.

Fred The Godson on True Stories Radio

Fred the Godson looks back on his rise to prominence in the New York scene and what the future holds.

Lioness - "All Black Winterness" (Video)

"Comparing me with these basic chics is like feeding junk food to Kate Moss..."

This do-it-all MC (and singer/songwriter/keyboard player) is at home doing Hip hop, Grime and Funky House in a way that most other rhyme specialists may envy. After a short hiatus, Lioness stormed back in 2010 with the Loch Ness Monster mixtape and dropped another mixtape in January, Featureness, a collection of her biggest appearances on wax in 2010 as well as radio interviews on Splash FM and BBC 1Xtra.

2011 promises to be big for the South East Londoner. We can expect her debut full length project Me And Her and another mixtape Roar-Ness will precede that.



Props: The Grime Report.

Sean Garrett feat. J. Cole - "Feel Love" (Video)

New video from those Roc Nation boys.



Sean Garrett | Myspace Music Videos



 

Freddie Gibbs feat YP - "Something New" (Video)

Freddie Gibbs and YP release visuals for their viral favorite from Ruby Hornet's Closed Session Series.


Closed Sessions: "Something New" Feat. Freddie Gibbs & YP from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.

Shouts: Ruby Hornet.

Common - Freestyle at FIU (Video)

Mr Serena Williams to-be blows a hurricane through a Florida International University audience with Windy City bars.



After the jump Common spits his first ever rhyme.

Jessie J - Price Tag ft. B.o.B. (Video)

This anti-materialism pop ditty entered the UK singles chart at #1 and her tour is sold out. Get used to her. By the time we post this, the video will have reached 9 million hits on Vevo, or close.

¡MAYDAY! feat. N.O.R.E - "They Told Me" (Remix) Video (NSFW)

Live band outfit ¡MAYDAY! drop a video for the remix off their 2010 mixtape Lords Of The Fly. The original version is on their sophomore LP Stuck On An Island. Video is co-directed by the band and Rommel Garcia. Viewer discretion is advised.

And we really do believe N.O.R.E. on having camo print bedsheets.

Austra - Beat And The Pulse (Video) NSFW

Austra is a trio made up of Katie Stelmanis, Maya Postepski and Dorian Wolf. This is off their upcoming debut album to be released on UK indie Domino Records on May 16th. Viewer discretion is advised.



Props: Music Thirsty.

50 Cent on Conan

Fiddy drops by the Conan offices to peddle the new wireless headphones and also talks twitter and his pet dog.




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Spotted at Miss Info.

Raphael Saadiq - "Good Man" (Video) & Saadiq Sessions (B2P)

For this installment of the Bloggeratsi two-piece we showcase Raphael Saadiq. Stone Rolling drops in March on Columbia. We hope he wins with this new single.



He also appeared at the Royalton Hotel in New York on February 3, 2011 for Saadiq Sessions. He performed snippets of 6 songs from the new album ("Radio," "Stone Rollin," "Moving Down The Line," "Good Man," "Just Don't," and "Heart Attack").



Shouts to Eb The Celeb for the Saadiq Sessions.

Breakin' It Down with Catherine Reitman - Episode 4 (and 3)

This week she's breaking down I Love You Philip Morris, The Green Hornet and The Way Back.



After the jump, check out Episode 3. The Fighter, Barney's Version, The Illusionist and 127 Hours. At least some of these meet her approval.

XV - "F.I.F.A." (One Shot)

Court Dunn directs another One Shot Video but this time he goes for the split screen look. XV drops his project Kid With the Green Backpack later this year.



Salute: Nah Right & Court Dunn.

Chace Infinite - Out Da Box TV (Interview)

Chace Infinite, of the duo Self Scientific talks music and fashion.

Ikenna Azuike Vlog - What's Up Africa (WUA)

This is radio journalist and writer Ikenna Azuike's debut vlog about various pop culture goings on in Africa. Hilar.

Bishop Lamont - Faded ft. Nate Dogg & SonReal (Video)

The ex-Aftermath MC hits us with a new video for a song off the forthcoming DJ Dow Jones and Peter Parker mixtape, The Freetrade Agreement arriving Valentine's Day. Song is produced by Warren G and video is directed by Dane Collison and Byron Wilson.

Jon Connor - OnDaSpot Freestyle (Video)

Flint Michigan stand up.


Jon Connor On The Spot Freestyle On Green Lantern Show from Jon Connor on Vimeo.

Damon Dash Gets Greedy [Interview]

Brand builder Dame Dash talks about his umbrella company DD172 and projects that he has in the works.



Shouts to Greedmont TV.

Dyme Def - "Timeless" (Video)

Seattle trio Sev, Fearce, and Brainstorm bring us a video from a BeanOne produced selection off ther sophomore album Sex Tape, which is available now. Video was directed, shot and edited by VinnieHobbs & Niko P.

Governor - "Here We Go Again" feat 50 Cent (Video)

The G-Note records artist bring us his first video.

The Source Presents Audra The Rapper's "Sweet N Sour Cypher" Part 1

Nickleus F., Michael Millions & Black Cobain join the Maybach Music rapstress for a good old Virginia cyph.

Nas & Damian Marley - "Patience" (VIDEO)

Directed by Nabil Elderkin, frequent go-to lensman for Kanye West, which explains why this video has a simlar look to Kanye's moving portrait for "Power." A selection from their highly acclaimed 2010 Distant Relatives collaborative album.


DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Melanie Fiona - "I Belong To Your Heart" (Sam Cooke Tribute)

In honor of Black History Month. Sang it girl!




Spotted at Okayplayer.

Erykah Badu - "Gone Baby, Don't Be Long" (Video)

Erykah Badu brings us this futuristic conveyor belt glide in the video for the song off her 2010 release Amerykah Part II: Return Of The Ankh. At the controls is Flying Lotus, and we love how he always moves hip hop in trippy new directions. Him teaming up with Erykah makes perfect sense. Hope there will be more to come from the two of them.


Erykah Badu - Gone Baby, Don't be Long from beeple on Vimeo.

Big K.R.I.T on the Press Play Show (Video)

Big K.R.I.T stopped by the Sirius Radio studios to hang out with Terry Urban and Mick Boogie on the Press Play show and talked about the origins of his name and signing with The House That Russ Built among other things.

BIG K.R.I.T. Talks His Name, Def Jam Signing, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here & Yelawolf from Young Sav + Steve-O on Vimeo.

Shouts to Young Sav & Steve-O at Best of Both Offices.

French Montana feat. Mak Mustard - "Good Kush" (Video)

Directed by Masar, French Montana follows up "Choppa Choppa Down" with a new cut featuring Mak Mustard. Good to see French still doing things with Max B's compadres.

SCRAM JONES - 40 BAR FLASHBACK (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Producer/Rapper Scram Jones brings us this video for the track that leaked last summer. He talks it like he lived it.

J Dilla Tribute - Q-Tip, Illa J, T3 & Suite for Ma Dukes Orchestra (Videos)

A tribute to one of the greatest hip hop producers ever. In the space of a week we celebrate his birthday and his life. We pay homage to James Dewitt Yancey aka J Dilla (February 7, 1974 - February 10, 2006).

Leading off is his partner in the famed Ummah production team Q-Tip.



Dilla's younger brother (also a producer/ rapper) Illa J and Slum Village bandmate T3 share some thoughts.




After the jump a performance by the Suite for Ma Dukes Orchestra. They should've taken this show on the road. They transformed "Untitled/Fantastic" into a whole new sonic experience.

AZ- The Calm (VIDEO)

New video off the 15 year anniversary version of AZ's first album Doe Or Die.

Pastor Troy film - We Was Homeboyz (Trailer)

Pastor Troy in a gangster flick coming this summer set in Atlanta.

Murs & Terrace Martin - Fresh Kicks (Video)

Their collabo album Melrose dropped this week.

Angry Naked Pat - "Rebooted" Part 1 (NSFW)

Pat is trapped in a humdrum existence. Have no fear. Magical Spirit Bear is here.
Starring Chris Hardwick,  Simon Rex and Andy Milonakis. Viewer discretion is advised.

ANGRY NAKED PAT "Rebooted" Part 1 - watch more funny videos

Via Funny Or Die.