NEWS: Stalley – Honest Cowboy | EP Edition

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MMG rapper Stalley drops his first official digital release today with his Honest Cowboy EP.  The Ohio native’s project contains five of the original tracks featured on the recently released mixtape version and adds two additional songs featuring artist Rashad with “Blue Collar Gang” and “Sticks and Stones.”  Take a look at the full tracklist below which features production credits from DJ Quik, Cardo, Terrace Martin, Rashad and Block Beattaz.  CLICK HERE to purchase the EP version of Stalley’s Honest Cowboy.

1) Spaceships & Woodgrains (Prod. DJ Quik and Cardo)

2) Swangin’ feat. Scarface and Joi Tiffany (Prod. Block Beattaz)

3) Samson (Prod. Rashad)

4) The Highest feat. Crystal Torres (Prod. Block Beattaz)

5) NineteenEighty7 feat. Schoolboy Q (Prod. Terrace Martin)

6) Sticks and Stones feat. Rashad (Prod. Rashad)

7) Blue Collar Gang feat. Rashad (Prod. Rashad)

NEWS: Mack Maine Charged w/ Sexual Battery

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According to TMZ, rapper and YMCMB President Mack Maine has officially been charged with two felony charges in Oklahoma.  Maine’s unfortunate luck comes about after police say he sexually assaulted a female fan and punched another in the face on his tour bus.  TMZ also claims they have court documents in their possession that state Maine invited both females back to his tour bus last month where he decided to grab one woman’s breast without her permission and after both attempted to leave he trapped them by holding the door shut.  After one of the women was able to free the door and exit, Maine allegedly punched her in the face and subsequently broker her jaw and knocked her down the stairs of the tour bus.

NEWS: Rick Ross Announces 8-City ‘Mastermind’ Tour

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MMG front man Rick Ross has officially announced an 8-city tour with 1500 or Nothin’ which is set to kick off on November 12 in Detroit and end on November 23 in Miami.  The official release date for Ross’ forthcoming Mastermind LP has not yet been announced, however, with Rozay hitting the road in just a few months, we can hope the album will be available for purchase very soon.  CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and check out the rest of the tour dates that have been locked in below.

11/12 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
11/14 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
11/15 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
11/16 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand Theatre
11/17 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitutional Hall
11/20 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
11/22 – St. Peterburg, FL – Mahaffey Theatre
11/23 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center

VIDEO: Danny Brown – Old | Album Teaser

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Danny Brown gears fans up for his new album OLD which is set to release on September 30 with a short promotional trailer.  The black and white footage showcases Danny and a friend in Detroit as they walk the the streets of his neighborhood.  Listeners can look forward to hearing features on the album from the likes of A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q, Charli XCX, Purity Ring, Freddie Gibbs and Ab-Soul.

NEWS: DMX To Appear On Dr. Phil

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Rapper DMX taped an episode of the Dr. Phil show yesterday and fans can look forward to an air date being announced soon.  It’s no secret the Ruff Ryders artist has had plenty of ups and downs, run-in’s with the law and unfortunately many times than not X’s lows have played out for a public audience.  Viewers who tune in can watch Dr. Phil attempt to make a psychological analysis on the rapper and proceed with an hour-long intimate interview.

AUDIO: Pusha T Talks Kanye West Rant & “Nosetalgia” w/ Kendrick Lamar

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King Push decides to call the In The Morning crew over at HOT 97 in New York and gives insight behind how Kanye West’s now infamous My Name Is My Name party rant came about.  In fact, Pusha explains that he’s fortunate enough to hear Kanye speak that way on a regular basis and that the public is only treated to these moments when he goes off on a rant.  Before getting into Pusha T’s new single “Nosetalgia” featuring Kendrick Lamar, the G.O.O.D. Music rapper lets Cipha sounds know he’s working on getting Kanye West on the Juan Epstein show.  Take a listen to how it all went down live on the air.

VIDEO: Singer Mali Nicole Talks “X Factor,” Breaking Out As A Solo Artist + More w/ DJ Skee

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Young and rising star Mali Nicole sits down for an interview and shares her story live on-the-air with DJ Skee. The 16-year-old singer, dancer and Watts native opens things up by recalling the first time she ever met Skee at a very young age through a mutual friend. DJ Skee admits to listeners he always knew Nicole had potential to be big and a successful artist. Mali also gives insight behind how she became connected with Stampede Management as solo artist following the disbandment of her former group after coming up short on the television show X Factor. Nicole also breaks down her humble beginnings and explains she’s simply working hard to purse her dreams. Fans of Mali Nicole can look forward to the singer’s upcoming Confessions of A Teenager EP which is slated to release later this year and features her new debut single “Sunday Afternoon.”

AUDIO: Theodore Grams – I Understand Feat. Danny Brown

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Philadelphia artist Theodore Grams combines forces with Danny Brown on his latest single titled “I Understand.”  Produced by Xaphoon Jones, the upbeat song comes equipped with bangin’ bass, catchy horns and a gritty vibe that compliments Theodore and Danny’s style perfectly.  Fans can look forward to hearing “I Understand” on Grams’ upcoming Sixtus mixtape which is set to release soon.

MIXTAPE: Black Dave – Black Bart

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Upcoming rap artist and New York native Black Dave releases his new Black Bart mixtape.  Dave showcases his gritty style and impressive wordplay over the project’s 15-track project which boasts features from the likes of Smoke DZA, Riff Raff, Bodegaz Bamz and much more.  CLICK HERE to download Black Dave’s latest offering with his Black Bart mixtape.