Monthly Archives: June 2013

AUDIO: Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang Ft. Jadakiss

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I will say this, Rick Ross definitely has great taste in beats.  “Oil Money Gang” is the latest offering off the upcoming Maybach Music Group compilation album Self Made Vol. 3.  The track features D-Block lyrical spitter Jadakiss and is produced by the ever so dope J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Take a listen to the new track below via the stream.

VIDEO: Joey Bada$$ Spits New Verse Off “Swank” For Duck Down Visuals

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Duck Down recently caught up with Joey Bada$$ at Summer Jam XX to spit an unheard new verse off “Swank” which will be featured on his upcoming Summer Knights EP.  The new web series “Verse Unheard”, is intended to showcase different artists “spitting their favorite verse” off projects which have yet to see the light of day.  Joey Bada$$ gets the honors of kicking things off in the first episode as the young lyrical wordsmith goes to work for the camera.  Look out for Joey’s Summer Knights EP dropping June 12.

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VIDEO: Wale Talks Summer Jam, The Gifted, Losing Tiara Thomas + More

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Wale recently caught up with the good folks over at HOT 97 for an interview and discussed a number of topics like his upcoming performance at Summer Jam and potential special guests, his new album The Gifted dropping June 25, and he confirms he is no longer working with artist Tiara Thomas.  Peep the interview above with Cipha Sounds, Peter Rosenberg, K. Foxx, and Ebro.

VIDEO: XXL Freshman 2013 NYC Concert | Behind The Scenes

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Go behind the lens and backstage with Monster Energy for XXL’s recent Freshman 2013 show that took place at the Best Buy Theatre in New York.

“The 2013 XXL Freshman Class: Logic, Dizzy Wright, Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, Travis Scott, Trinidad James, Joey Bada$$ and Kirko Bangz all hit the stage at the Best Buy Theatre in New York City’s Times Square on May 21st for a sold-out performance. Special guests from the evening included B.o.B., Riff Raff, DJ Drama and others. The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: XXL Freshmen Live 2013 is coming to a city near you.

VIDEO: Statik Selektah & Duck Down Records To Outsell Kanye West, J. Cole, & Mac Miller

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In a comedic promotional video, Statik Selektah heads over to the Duck Down Records office to discuss his surprise of having to now compete with the likes of Kanye West, J. Cole, and Mac Miller on the same June 18 release day for Extended Play.  

After learning that Kanye West, Mac Miller & J. Cole will also be dropping albums on June 18th, Statik Selektah heads to the Duck Down office to discuss his concerns with Dru Ha & Noah. Statik’s worries are alleviated after hearing Duck Down’s marketing plan to assure that his ‘Extended Play’ album, also dropping June 18th, will reach #1.

AUDIO: Kanye West – Bound | Snippet + Yeezus Official Artwork

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YeezusLooks like Def Jam has finally released and confirmed the official artwork for Kanye West’s upcoming Yeezus album.  The artwork is similar to the decoys that were circulated throughout the internet a few weeks ago.  Here we have a simple blank CD with the album’s track list around the edges placed in a clear jewel case.  The only thing that really stands out is what appears to be a piece of red tape with the album title written across it very sloppy in black sharpy.

Below is also a recent snippet that was released for a track titled “Bound” which will be featured on Yeezus.  I can’t lie, I’m very excited to see what Kanye has in store for hip hop fans with this album.  Yeezus will be in stores and digitally available on June 18.

VIDEO: Pro Era – Like Water (Capital STEEZ, Joey Bada$$, & CJ Fly)

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Pro Era officially drops off the video treatment for “Like Water” off PEEP: The Aprocalypse. This song features the late Pro Era member Capital STEEZ along with Joey and CJ Fly.  The video serves as a nice memorial for the late young artist and if you’re a hip hop head you’ll definitely take a liking to this raw and emotional cut.  Glad to see this video finally drop, “Like Water” is probably my favorite tune off the entire project.  R.I.P. Capital STEEZ.

“Capitalizing the name “Capital STEEZ” is now as good as remembering any credible historic leader leading a militant army of troops. “Like Water” is the visual stepping stone to what STEEZ lead for the listeners of revolutionary music.”