Month: March 2017

Power 106’s #POWERHOUSELA Lineup Announced [PEEP]

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This year’s Power 106 #POWERHOUSELA boasts a lineup comparable to a multi-day music festival. The yearly concert will take place Saturday, March 6th at the Glen Hellen Amphitheater in San Bernadino and include two separate stages, with some of the hottest artists in the game to fill them.

The Leakers will set things off as performers for “The Hip Hop Party of the Summer” with a DJ set. Other performers include Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Deorro, Kid Ink, Jeremih, Post Malone, Dom Kennedy, MADEINTYO, Skeme, Warm Brew, Vice, and Felli Fel, with more names to be announced soon.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10 am PST. Listen to Power 106 all week for chances to win with The Cruz Show, Yesi Ortiz, Felli Fel, and of course J. Creddy and Sourmilk.

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Chance The Rapper Makes $1-Million Donation To Chicago Public Schools [PEEP]

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Not only is Chance The Rapper making advancements musically, Chano is also fighting to make sure kids in his hometown of Chicago get a better education. Surrounded by students at Oliver S. Westcott Elementary in Chicago on Monday, Chance presented the school district with a massive check for $1-million.

“Today, I am proud to announce that I am donating $1 million to CPS,” said Chance. “This donation was made possible by my fans, through ticket sales for my upcoming tour and an unprecedented coordination from Live Nation, AEG, and Ticketmaster, competing corporations who were able to band together — also with independent promoters and venues across the country — to use funds from ticket sales to donate to CPS…I’m honored to make this donation to Chicago Public Schools Foundation and help cultivate Chicago creative minds.”

It appears that Chance is taking matters into his own hands, following his disappointing meeting with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to discuss the public school funding. Chano left the meeting looking frustrated and said he was given “vague” answers by Rauner.

Lil’ Chano intends to donate more money through his foundation, Social Works, that will donate $10,000 to a specific public school for every $100,000 they raise. That’s $10,000 to 10 different schools! The donation will begin with Oliver S. Westcott Elementary, where Chance gathered to present the district with the check.

Salute, Chance! We need more people with influence to tackle these social issues. We know President Agent Orange doesn’t care about the inner cities.

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Future Makes History By Earning Back-To-Back No. 1 Debuts [PEEP]

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It’s been quite a winning streak for Future, who has done the unprecedented by having back-to-back No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with both ‘Future’ and ‘HNDRXX’, respectively. The feat puts the rapper in the history books making him the first artist ever to do so.

His self-titled ‘Future’ album gave the Atlanta rapper his fourth No. 1 album by selling 140,000 equivalent album units (60,000 traditional). The following week ‘HNDRXX’, gave Future his fifth No. 1 album with 121,000 equivalent album units (48,000 traditional). Both albums currently hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the chart.

Prince was the last artist to have two albums in the top two spots on the chart simultaneously with ‘Purple Rain’ and ‘The Very Best of Prince’, following his death. Nelly had No. 1 and No. 2 debuts back in 2004 for ‘Suit’ and ‘Sweat’, but didn’t earn No. 1s for both.

Aside from making history, the back-to-back No. 1 album placements give Future 5 consecutive No. 1 albums. The rapper went on Twitter to make the announcement and also to thank fans for the achievement.

Congratulations, Future! Keep making that great music for the culture! You truly are one of the greatest artist of this generation. Well deserved.

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Travis Scott Announces His “Birds Eye View Tour” [PEEP]

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Fear the Flock. Travis Scott is ready to flyaway on his “Birds Eye View Tour.”

The Houston rapper announced the global tour, which is set to kick off on March 10th in New Orleans, LA and will culminate July 9th in Turku, Finland. Scott will make several stops within the United States including Coachella, before flying overseas to Germany and Finland.

More shows are expected to be announced soon, at least according to Scott’s Instagram post that included a caption saying, “Tour pt1 Travisscott.com.”

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The “Birds Eye View Tour” is in support of last year’s ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ release. Travis is currently working on his next album ‘Astroworld’, expected to be released later on this year.

Tickets for the “Birds Eye View Tour” will go on sale March 8th. Fear the Flock.

BIRDS EYE VIEW TOUR DATES

Mar. 10 – New Orleans, LA – Buku
Mar. 17 – Las Vegas, NV – Jewel Nightclub
Apr. 12 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bow
Apr. 14 – Indio, CA – Coachella
Apr. 21 – Indio, CA – Coachella
Apr. 27 – Wallingford, CT – Oakdale
Apr. 30 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
May 2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage Ae
May 4 – Portsmouth, VA – Portsmouth Pavilion
May 5 – Charlotte, NC – Metro Credit Union
May 6 – St Augustine, FL – St Augustine Amp
May 7 – Miami, FL – Rolling Loud
May 11 – Houston, TX – Revention
May 12 – Oklahoma City, OK – Criterion
May 13 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Amp
May 15 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
May 17 – St Louis, MO – Pageant
May 18 – Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Ballroom
May 19 – Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live
May 21 – Cleveland, IN – Nautica
May 24 – Indianapolis, IN – Farmers Bureau
May 25 – Cinncinnati, OH – Pnc Pavilion
May 27 – Des Moines, IA – 7 Flags
May 28 – St Paul, MN – Soundset
May 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Jun. 1 – Boise, ID – Revolution Center
Jun. 2 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amp
Jun. 8-11 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo
Jun. 25 – Frankfurt, Germany – Wireless
Jul. 6-8 – Frauenfeld, Germany – Openair Frauenfeld
Jul. 7 – Berlin, Germany – Splash!
Jul. 9. – Turku, Finland – Ruisrock

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YG Forfeits $60,000 By Performing “FDT” At SDSU Show [PEEP]

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A clause in YG’s contract for his performance at San Diego State University’s “Greenfest” stated, that the rapper could NOT perform “Fuck Donald Trump.” According to Complex, by breaking the contract, YG would forfeit his $60,000 pay for the show.

Not worried about the money, YG stood in solidarity with the people and exercised his first amendment right by performing the controversial single. Since the primary elections YG has been very adamant about his stance on Donald Trump and his utter dislike for what the President stands for.

Fans in attendance shared videos and tweets on social media from the SDSU concert, that took place at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater.

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SDSU has neither confirmed nor denied the claims, but either way YG is the man for standing by his rights. No amount of money should be enough to change your views. F**k Donald Trump aka the Mango Mussolini.

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New Music: Zoey Dollaz – “YaYaYa” Feat. Future & Koly P [LISTEN]

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Future didn’t have to drop a third consecutive album this week to stay on fire. Instead the rapper collaborates with fellow FreeBandz members, Zoey Dollaz and Koly P for the street ballad “YAYAYA.”

Throughout the track the focus is money, as the trio talk about their sacrifices, hardwork, and loyalty in a mission to stay rich forever. On the chorus Hndrxx boasts by singing, “I pray we rich forever, Zoey, YAYAYA / We gon’ fuck these bitches together, Zoey, YAYAYA / Money inside the walls now, YAYAYA.”

The new single will be featured on Zoey Dollaz’s forthcoming ‘Nobody’s Safe’ mixtape, which is also the name of Future’s upcoming, star-studded tour. As for Hndrxx, he is looking to become the first artist in history with back-to-back No. 1 album debuts. The official numbers come out tomorrow for ‘Hndrxx’, but being that it is a more radio-friendly album, it’s looking like the rapper will certainly accomplish the unprecedented.

Listen to “YAYAYA” below via SoundCloud.

https://soundcloud.com/zoeydollaz/yayaya-ft-future-koly-p

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New Video: Nav – “Some Way” Feat. The Weeknd [WATCH]

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With plenty of beautiful models around them, Nav and The Weeknd vibe out in the provocative video for “Some Way.”

The RJ Sanchez-directed video catches both XO artists at a photoshoot, where the models get their makeup, hair, wardrobe fixings, while even popping some XO pills before they hit the set.

“Some Way” is off Nav’s self-titled, debut mixtape.

 

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New Music: Dave East – “Paper Chasin” Feat. A$AP Ferg [LISTEN]

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Dave East teams up with A$AP Ferg and get all the dinero on their new collaboration called “Paper Chasin”. The single is off Def Jam’s ‘Direct Deposit Vol. 2′ compilation.

Along with East and Ferg, ‘Direct Deposit Vol. 2′ also includes 2 Chainz’s “Good Drank” featuring Gucci Mane and Quavo. Other Def Jam artists like YG, 21 Savage, Jhené Aiko, Big Sean, Chance the Rapper, Jeremih, Vince Staples, August Alsina, and others also make appearances on the compilation.

Listen to “Paper Chasin” below via Apple Music.

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Young M.A Talks Queen of Rap, Reveals Title & Release Date To New EP & More [PEEP]

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Young M.A dropped by the #LIFTOFF show on Power 106 to talk to Sourmilk and Justin about a wide range of different topics. The Brooklyn rapper shared her opinion on the Remy & Nicki beef, the Queen of Rap, her relationship with Tori Brixx, ghostwriting, and much more.

During the 25-minute plus conversation with the Leakers, M.A made a major announcement regarding her debut album. The MC announced she intends to drop  an EP titled ‘HerStory’ by the end of the month. The EP will be followed by her debut album that will drop later this year, and will be titled ‘HerStory in the Making’.

Watch the full interview below.

 

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New Music: Mike WiLL Made-It – “Gucci On My” Feat. YG, 21 Savage & Migos [LISTEN]

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If you follow Mike WiLL Made-It on social media, you’ve seen that he’s been working on new music and teasing the release of ‘Ransom 2’. The mega-producer assures the mixtape is on the way, by dropping “Gucci On My,” a star-studded banger featuring YG, 21 Savage, and Migos.

YG, 21 Savage, and Migos all trap out over the heavy bass and synthesizer. The rappers brag about their cash, while also rapping about sexual endeavors, and Gucci wardrobe, of course.

‘Ransom 2’, will be the follow up to the ‘Ransom’ mixtape that dropped in 2014. The original mixtape included names like Future, Kendrick Lamar, Rae Sremmurd, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, and others. ‘Ransom 2’ figures to be no different if “Gucci On My,’ is an indicator of what’s to come.

One track many are waiting for is a collaboration between Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, and Kendrick Lamar, which Swae Lee teased at a show.

Mike shared a track list for the mixtape, but it included no features. In the video you’re able to see there is 16 tracks, with the final track be called “Black Barbies,” which may be Nicki Minaj’s freestyle featuring perhaps Young M.A.

Stay tuned fora release date and more new music from ‘Ransom 2’, but in the meantime listen to “Gucci On My” below via Apple Music.

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Future Performs “Incredible” On “The Ellen Show” [WATCH]

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With two album releases last month, Future continues his dominance with a daytime performance of his spirited single “Incredible” on “The Ellen Show.”

Rocking a Jimi Hendrix hoodie, Future Hndrxx delivered an energetic performance along with DJ Esco, Zaytoven, and his live band. The FreeBandz general even paid homage to Ellen, as he tweaked one of his lyrics to say, “girl you got me feeling like Ellen / I’m the man.”

“Incredible” is off the ‘HNDRXX’ album, that followed ‘Future’, a week after its release. With two releases in as many weeks, Future is projected to do the unprecedented, by being the first artist ever to have back-to-back No. 1 debuts. ‘HNDRXX’ will have an estimated 110,000 to 130,00 units.

Watch the performance of “Incredible” below.

Earlier this week Future was seen on Nicki Minaj’s Instagram at a secret location as they shoot a video.

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New Video: Raekwon – “Yellow Brick Road” Feat. G-Eazy [WATCH]

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Lavish lifestyles come to life in the video for Raekwon’s newest single “Yellow Brick Road” featuring G-Eazy.

With high quality aerial shots from drones, Raekwon is showed in a Hollywood Hills mansion, before showing different shots from around the city like the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood sign, Hollywood Blvd., and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League-produced “Yellow Brick Road” is the first single off Raekwon’s forthcoming album ‘The Wild’, which is expected to drop March 25th. The album will include features from Lil Wayne, CeeLo Green, and Andra Day.

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New Music: Meek Mill – “King” [LISTEN]

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Meek Mill contributes to the Ethika underwear brand’s ‘RGB (Red, Green, Blue)’ mixtape with his new single “King.”

On the single produced by C-Sick, Meek claims the thrown and confidently talks down to name-sayers and haters, who pray on his demise by rapping, “We ain’t ever gon’ stop. We come from the motherfuckin’ dirt. You can’t bury me, n***a.”

The Philly spitter has a sponsorship with Ethika and even has his own DreamChasers underwear through the brand. Ethika’s CEO Matt Cook discussed the mixtape with Complex saying, “The music is amazing, the product and designs are some of the best we have made and continuing to creating unique and memorable experiences remains on the forefront of our minds. I want to thank the team at Ethika and all the artists and other people that helped bring this to life.”

Along with Meek, the ‘RGB’ mixtape will also include other hip-hop acts such as, Dave East, Casey Veggies, Lil Durk, Kid Ink, AD, Jay 305 and others.

Listen to “King” below via SoundCloud.

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