Month: October 2017

Blu & Exile Revisit The Heavens With ‘In The Beginning: Before The Heavens’ Album [STREAM]

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It was 10-years-ago that Blu & Exile released their confident, swift ‘Below The Heavens’ project. That project embraced classic West Coast sound and placed the duo on a plateau. Staying underground, Blu & Exile looks to follow that success with their comeback ‘In The Beginning: Before The Heavens’ album.

With Exile handling the production with his smooth producing, Blu free flows on every song with timeless lyrics. The album is made up mostly of joints that didn’t the West Coast duos 2007 album release. It is a treat for real day one fans.

Stream below.

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Young Dolph Unleashes Second Album Of The Year In ‘Thinking Out Loud’ [STREAM]

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Having recently survived what could’ve been a deadly shooting in Hollywood, Young Dolph responds to his hater and enemies with his new album, ‘Thinking Out Loud’. The album follows April’s ‘Bulletproof’, that came after his ‘Gelato’ mixtape.

The 10-track effort includes features from Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, and Ty Dolla $ign on “Go Get Sum Mo” and DRAM on “All of Mine.” Production is mostly handled by Mike WiLL Made-It, Zaytoven, Drumma Boy, and Honorable C.N.O.T.E., among a few others.

‘Thinking Out Loud’ is accompanied with a bulletproof vest that reads “Bulletproof,” as part of a capsule collection. The vest is inspired by February’s 100-round shooting and the recent Hollywood shooting that fueled his beef with Yo Gotti even more.

Stream ‘Thinking Out Loud’ below.

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Future & Young Thug Drop Surprise Joint Mixtape ‘Super Slimey’ [STREAM]

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Hours after announcing their collaborative ‘Super Slimey’ project, Future and Young Thug drop the unexpected tape.

Just last week the Atlanta duo made an appearance on Chris Brown’s “High End” single and recently collaborated on “Relationship,” after other singles last year and a publicized beef, where the two went back-and-forth on social media.

Holding 13 electrifying tracks, Future Hendrixx and Thugger freely flow over production from Mike WiLL Made-It, Southside, London On Da Track, TM88, Fuse, Wheezy, and others. The only feature on the project is made by Offset on the Southside-produced “Patek Water.”

Stream ‘Super Slimey’ below.

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Snoop Dogg Announces ‘Make America Crip Again’ Project + Shares Title Track [LISTEN]

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Snoop Dogg is over Donald Trump’s antics as most of America is. As a big fuck you to the excuse of a President, Snoop Dogg capitalizes on the MAGA (Make America Great Again) with his forthcoming ‘Make America Crip Again’ project and title track.

The project will include eight singles with features from Chris Brown, OT Genesis, October London, HaHa Davis, Designer Flow, and Shon Lawon. ‘Make America Crip Again’ follows Snoop’s ‘Neva Left’ album he dropped a few months ago.

‘Make America Crip Again’ is slated to be released next Friday, October 27th.

Check out the track listing below.

‘MAKE AMERICA CRIP AGAIN’

1. “M.A.C.A.”
2. “3’s Company” featuring Chris Brown & OT Genesis
3. “Good Foot”
4. “Dis Finna Be a Breeze” featuring Hahadavis
5. “None of Mine”
6. “My Last Name” featuring October London
7. “Sports Center” featuring Designer Flow
8. “Fly Away” featuring Shon Lawon

Along with the announcement of the mixtape, Snoop dropped the title track, “Make America Crip Again,” where he gets back to his lyrical gangster self and goes off.

Listen below.

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Cardi B Performs “Bodak Yellow” On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” [WATCH]

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Cardi B has been performing her critically-acclaimed, chart-topping single “Bodak Yellow” everywhere. Most recently she performed it at the TIDAL X: Brooklyn benefit concert for Puerto Rico, but last night she grazed the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” stage for a long overdue performance.

Rocking a feathery pink coat with dazzling glitter, Cardi ran through the single as fans in attendance sang along with her.

Watch below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl86_6Rr-mU

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Lil Uzi Vert Cancels “The 16*29 Tour” W/ Playboi Carti [PEEP] [UPDATED]

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UPDATE: One day after announcing the upcoming “The 16*29 Tour” with Playboi Carti, G Herbo, and SOBxRBE, Lil Uzi Vert has cancelled the tour.

Uzi made the announcement on Twitter saying he’s not going on tour because he “need 2 focus.” It’s not quite clear on what he needs to focus on exactly.

https://twitter.com/LILUZIVERT/status/921028152289263617

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We all know how close Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti are and how fire the music they make together is. It’s been a mystery why they haven’t released a collaborative mixtape yet, although Uzi announced it in September, but today they announced a supporting tour for the tape called “The 16*29 Tour.”

The tour is referencing the 1600 block in Philly where Uzi grew up and the 2900 block in Atlanta, where Carti dwelled. Supporting acts on the mixtape include Chicago’s G Herbo and the up-and-coming buzzy Bay Area group, SOBxRBE.

“The 16*29 Tour” is set to begin in Denver, Colorado on November 17th and make its way across the North American region with stops in cities like Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Washington, and many others.

Pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase tomorrow and general admission goes on sale the following day of October 20th local time.

See the full itinerary below.

“THE 16*29 TOUR” DATES

Nov. 17 – Denver, CO – 1st Bank Center
Nov. 18 – Albuquerque, NM – ABQ Convention Center
Nov. 21 – Houston, TX – Revention Music Center
Nov. 22 – Dallas, TX – Bomb Factory
Nov. 25 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
Nov. 26 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
Nov. 28 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
Dec. 1 – Miami, FL – The Wasco
Dec. 2 – Orlando, FL – Fairgrounds
Dec. 4 – Charlotte, NC – TBA*
Dec. 6 – Springfield, IL – Shrine Mosque
Dec. 7 – Kansas City, MO – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena
Dec. 9 – Minneapolis, MN – Myth
Dec. 10 – Indianapolis, IN – The Pavilion
Dec. 12 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
Dec. 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Dec. 15 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Dec. 21 – Boston, MA – HOB

*On sale Oct. 31

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New Music: Ty Dolla $ign – “Don’t Judge Me” Feat. Future & Swae Lee [LISTEN]

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We’re only about a week away from the release of Ty Dolla $ign’s highly-anticipated ‘Beach House 3’ album. Ahead of the release Ty drops his newest single “Don’t Judge Me” featuring Future and Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee.

Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, the track finds Ty, Future Hendrixx, and Swae Lee all singing about their dilemmas and personal life struggles while urging people not to judge them. Throughout the collaborators also stunt with raps of foreign whips, women, and money.

‘Beach House 3’ is the fourth installment of Ty’s series and will be released Friday, October 27th and include features from Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, YG, Quavo, YG, A$AP Rocky, Jeremih, and Ty’s dream collaborator, John Mayer.

Listen to “Don’t Judge Me” below.

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New Video: Young Dolph – “Believe Me” [WATCH]

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Young Dolph survived his second shooting this year that could’ve ended his life in Hollywood. Dolph uses the experience as ammunition and retaliation for his enemies and haters in the video and single “Believe Me.”

The visuals begin with a recounting of the shooting, before Dolph is shown at the hospital with bandaids and a cast. Shortly after, the Memphis rapper heads home and hangs out with his son and daughter.

“Believe Me” will be on Dolph’s forthcoming ‘Thinking Out Loud’ album that will include features from Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz, and DRAM. The album will be released October 20th.

Watch the video for “Believe Me” below.

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New Video: Wu-Tang Clan – “If Time Is Money / Hood Go Bang” [WATCH]

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Take a trip to Shaolin for Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man-dominated “If Time Is Money / Hood Go Bang” video. Throughout the visuals you see many members of the Wu, although they do not all appear. This video follows “People Say” and both cuts are on Wu-Tang’s ‘The Saga Continues’ album.

Watch below.

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SZA Performs “Normal Girl” On BBC’s “Later… with Jools Holland” [WATCH]

While on Bryson Tiller’s “Set It Off Tour,” which hit the UK last night, SZA hit up BBC’s “Later… with Jools Holland” to perform her ‘Ctrl’ single, “Normal Girl.”

Slaying per usual, the TDE songstress hit the stage rocking a silky pink coat with matching pants and a black shirt. With a full band backing her, SZA ran through the standout, as the British fans in attendance sang along the words, “I wish I was a normal girl.”

Last night Tiller along with SZA began their “Set It Off Tour” that will continue in the UK and throughout Europe until November 30th.

Watch the performance below.

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G Perico Gives You A Glimpse Of His World In “Foundation” Mini-Documentary [WATCH]

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All the mumble rapping hasn’t changed G Perico’s hardcore West Coast style and storytelling raps that have garnered him a solid following.

To bring focus to the rapper’s Los Angeles neighborhood, G Perico teamed up with THE FADER and Alpha Industries for his “Foundation” mini-documentary. In the first episode of the docu-series the rapper gives viewers a glimpse of his hood and talks about his come up, personal accolades, and the community that molded him to the man he is today.

Watch below.

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New Music: Nef The Pharaoh – “My Way (Freestyle)” [LISTEN]

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Since hitting the scene with his “Big Tymin” single, Nef The Pharaoh has been turned into a household Bay Area name that is becoming known across the country. To continue the development of his portfolio, Neffy releases his new “My Way (Freestyle).”

Listen below.

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