Archive for November, 2011

Trouble ft. Judo & Pesci 95 – Damn [Prod. By Mike Will]

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December 17th, just another day for the average cat. Not for Trouble, it marks a year since he was released from jail and to celebrate he will be releasing a new track everyday until then. Shit, I like the sound of that. Here is the first release. DAMN!

Download: Trouble ft. Judo & Pesci 95 – Damn [Prod. By Mike Will]

Video: ASAP Rocky – Demons

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Visuals from “LIVELOVEASAP”. Directed by Donjai.

Video: Wale On Recent Success: “Who Wants To Celebrate Right Now, We Got Work To Do.”

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Rap Up caught up with the busy man himself to talk his relationship with J.Cole, in which he states the two young gunnerz are like brothers, linking with Maybach Music, advice from the boss Rozay and how God Forgives, I Don’t is shaping up. Wale also talks a new project he’s working on with Mark Ronson and how celebrating his accomplishments isn’t a factor right now, work is. Ambition is in stores now.

AND remember, Yours Truly is hosting Wale’s show THIS Thursday down in the Sunshine State at Revolution Live with Meek Mill, Pusha T and Black Cobain. Man, I’m telling you…..IT’S GOING TO BE INSANE. Buy tickets here!

RESPECT: RU

Raheem DeVaughn ft. Phil Ade – Ciroc & Marvin Gaye

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Raheem and Phil throw out the Chardonnay bottles and fill up on several bottles of Ciroc for their own version and “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay.” Not a fan of the chorus, but the verses are solid.

DOWNLOAD: Raheem Devaughn ft. Phil Ade – Ciroc & Marvin Gaye

RESPECT: DJ CFoot

Video: Frank Ocean On What Kanye Taught Him: “Always Choose Your Sneakers Wisely”

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GQ caught up with Frank Ocean where they found out the non musical lessons Ye planted on him, his favorite albums this year, what he learned musically from Jay, the type of person he is and what his favorite color is.

SPOTTED: TIRNB

Video: Common Answers Your Questions [Pt.1 & Pt.2]

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Common sits down and answers some interesting questions from his dedicated fans. Part 2 right below. The Dreamer, The Believer hits stores December 20th.

RESPECT: Punch

Events: Young Guru Takes On 8Fifty8 In Chicago Tomorrow Night

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Our boy Young Guru is on tap to hit the 1s and 2s at the illustrious 8Fifty8 Nightclub tomorrow for a Watch The Throne edition 8Fifty8 Wednesdays. Open bar 10pm-11pm. Fuck. You know my ass would’ve been on a couch wildin. Chicago readers, go out and have fun for ya boy!

French Montana, Project Pat & Juicy J – You Need Haters

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Here’s the first single from French’s Cocaine Mafia project dropping on 12/20. We call this one “You Need Haters” with Project Pat and Juicy J.

DOWNLOAD: French Montana ft. Project Pat & Juicy J – You Need Haters

RESPECT: HHC

Video: Ghostface Chops It Up With Montreality

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Ghostface was in Montreal recently and of course the good folks over at Montreality snatched the Staten Island native up for an interview. Ghost talks the usual Montreality topics: Keys to success, what he spent his first big pay check on and his first job. Things take a twist, however when he gives his two cents on the Ludacris/Big Sean/Drake “beef.”

RESPECT: Montreality

Events: Needlz Presents The Honors English Presentation Hosted By LowKey On 12.7.11 In NYC

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Needlz is ready to introduce his new artist Honors English to the world. On December 7th join us at The Bryant Park Hotel for a very intimate presentation of Honors English. Backed by a live band, English will be performing cuts from his new project as well showcasing visuals from the set. Yours Truly will be hosting with Mek Dot on the 1s and 2s.

RSVP HERE: Nakia.Hicks@gmail.com