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L.A. Leakers Rewind: June 5th – June 11th

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BEYONCE’S LEMONADE GOES PLATINUM

When Beyonce dropped ‘Lemonade’ earlier this year fans everywhere were in a frenzy as the album dropped via an HBO special. The album was officially given a platinum certification earlier this week.

The platinum plaque is the sixth for Beyonce, whom originally released the album exclusively on TIDAL.

‘Lemonade’ encompasses hits “Formation,” “Freedom” featuring Kendrick Lamar and “6 Inch” featuring The Weeknd.

Big ups to Bey on the accomplishment.

FUTURE EARNS FIRST PLATINUM PLAQUE

Beyonce wasn’t the only one to grab a platinum plaque this week, Future snagged up his first platinum certification as well for ‘Dirty Sprite 2.’

Although DS2 got a platinum certification, Future still has never had a platinum which is strange when you consider some of the hits he’s put out.

Bigs ups to Future and the whole FreeBandz team on the accomplishment.

 

BIG SEAN ALBUM COMING

Big Sean announced this week that he will be releasing his follow up album to ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ in a few weeks.

‘Dark Sky Paradise’ was a tremendous success for Sean, who came out and said that his upcoming album is his “best work so far.”

Sean Don also teased the upcoming album earlier this year via Twitter.

Hopefully we see very soon. Sooner than later.

FRENCH MONTANA ALBUM AND DRAKE COLLAB COMING

A few weeks ago a video of French and Drake surfaced on Instagram. The collaboration apparently is a single that will be featured on Frenchie’s upcoming ‘Mac N Cheese 4.’

The expected release for the album is August 19th but you can pre-order it on iTunes HERE.

https://twitter.com/FrencHMonTanA/status/738713154079838208

The album will have 14 tracks and features from Kanye West, Drake, Kodak Black and more to be announced.

Watch the video for “Lockjaw” featuring Kodak Black off ‘Mac N Cheese 4’ below.

DJ KHALED SHOOTS STAR-STUDDED VIDEO

DJ Khaled has been teasing a song with Jay-Z and Future on his SnapChat for a few weeks now.

Well, the single has yet to be released, but apparently the video was already shot with a lot of familiar faces in it.

Can you name everyone in the pic? Hopefully the song drops on Khaled’s next ‘We The Best’ radio show on Apple Music.

@IamBNyce

 

Beyonce Releases “Lemonade”

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Beyonce released her newest album, “Lemonade,” in a very personal, deep and unprecedented way.

Her HBO special Saturday night also turned out to be a visual album for “Lemonade,” where she shared intimate details about her life and every woman’s journey of self-healing. The message of the conceptual project was clear, she is not the one to be trifled with.

The series of formalized videos displayed what she does best: spread woman self-empowerment, shed light on civil issues and slay of course.

Yonce set a new precedent with the visual album being released in a way the music industry had never seen. It shows the innovative thinking by the people at Roc Nation.

It’s really refreshing just like a cold glass of “Lemonade” on a warm summer day.

Listen to the full 12-track “Lemonade” album available on TIDAL now.

She couldn’t have planned the release any better with her Formation world tour kicking off on April 27th.

WRTTEN BY: BRYAN MELARA – @IamBNyce

L.A. Leakers Rewind: Apr. 17th – Apr. 23rd

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PRINCE DEAD AT 57
It was a sad week for fans of music with the news of Prince’s death after reports circulated that his body was found inside his Minnesota compound Thursday.

As of now it is unclear if his death is related to the same illness that required an emergency landing in Illinois while he was touring in April.

One thing that is for certain is the “Purple Rain” singer left behind an amazing catalog that few artists past or present could match.

In the hip-hop world his presence was heavy and many shared reactions to the icon’s death via Twitter:


https://twitter.com/joeyBADASS/status/723196498238795776
We know Prince was a music genius, check out a few songs that featured Prince samples:
’03 Bonnie & Clyde – Jay-Z & Beyonce
2 Live & Die In LA – 2-Pac
Heartz of Men – 2-Pac
Big Brother – Kanye West
Diamonds & Girls – Lil Wayne & Curren$y

Rest easy.

CHYNA PASSES AWAY
Former pro-wrestler Joan Laurer also known as Chyna, was found dead at her Redondo Beach apartment Wednesday. She was 45.

Chyna graduated from the University of Tampa before joining the WWF (World Wrestling Federation), where she became the only undefeated female fighter in WWF history.

Growing up watching the WWF I remember watching her go heads up with anybody that stepped to her.

R.I.P.

NICKI MINAJ COVERS TIME MAGAZINE

This past week TIME magazine rolled out their yearly 100 most influential people covers. Nicki Minaj was honored with being on one of the covers.

Lil Weezy wrote the introduction for Nicki’s cover with reflections of all her accomplishments and recounted his first impression of the diva.

Read what he said below:

You know, in New York they used to have these street DVDs. It just so happened that I appeared in one, and when I looked at the finished product, Nicki Minaj was on a part of the DVD. I was like, “Woooooow!” She was just being Nicki without the glitz and glamour. When I heard the first two and four bars, it wasn’t even about her rapping better than any female rapper. It was about, man, she’s rapping better than other rappers—period.

I always wanted more for my artists and saw Nicki’s potential from the first moment I laid eyes on her. She’s reached far beyond everything I would have imagined. Man, she’s so influential and doing all the right things. She’s an icon, a boss and a role model to all these young girls out here on how to do it the right way. Her work ethic speaks volumes and has yielded these results. The scary thing is she’s still going. Ha! Nicki Minaj will go down as one of the best to do it in the history of music.

Congrats, Ms. Minaj.

KHALED JOINS FORMATION WORLD TOUR

Major tour ALERT! The SnapChat Don Dada, Dj Khaled, announced that he is going on tour with Beyonce for her Formation world tour this summer as the opening act.

We already know how BIG Beyonce is worldwide! Going on the biggest tour of the summer will give Khaled a major boost, as he is getting ready to release his ninth studio album titled ‘Major Key.’

He took to his Instagram to show his appreciation and gratitude:

Today I proudly announce a major milestone in my career. Today’s announcement is a major accomplishment in my life. In other words it’s a major achievement alert!!!! I am proud to announce that I, DJ Khaled will be on tour with the icon, Beyoncé!!!!! Fan luv, when I tell you that prayer is the so powerful, please believe me. I want to thank the incomparable icon Beyoncé for this tremendous opportunity of a lifetime. Your music is the soundtrack to so many people’s lives across the globe. Your legacy is a blueprint for the young generation to follow and strive to be. You are the true definition of a superstar. Thank you so much for inviting me on your stage. I promise you this! I’m gonna rip it down so legendary!!!!!! When I was a kid THEY told me no when I wanted to DJ and perform in the club! So guess what, I did!!! OPEN FOR BEYONCÉ!!!!!! Fan luv we did it! We made on the stage with the Queen. Get ready to feel passion pain success and tears of joy in a STADIUM NEAR YOU!!!!! Miami, see you soon!!! I’ll be on stage with Beyoncé on April 27th and then I’ll be on the road to more success. Thank you again Beyoncé for making this dream come true for me. I will never stop fan luv. Bless up!! @wethebestmusic @epicrecords @rocnation #djkhaled #MAJOR-My album soon come!

The Formation world tour will kick off in Khaled’s hometown of Miami on April 27.

YG & DJ MUSTARD SQUASH BEEF

It’s nice to see that YG and DJ Mustard are back to playing nice with eachother.

These two came in the game together and are like brothers, so naturally they will always have their ups and downs.

DJ Mustard brought out YG at Coachella week 1 to perform his new single “Fuck Donald Trump,” in addition to other hits.

Check out the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clN9W4oFLlM

Let’s hope they can stay cool and keep blessing the people with those hits they’re known to make together!

WRITTEN BY: BRYAN MELARA – @IamBNyce

DJ Khaled Joins Beyonce’s Formation Tour

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Major tour ALERT! The SnapChat Don Dada, Dj Khaled, announced that he is going on tour with Beyonce for her Formation world tour this summer as the opening act.

We already know how BIG Beyonce is worldwide! Going on the biggest tour of the summer will give Khaled a major boost, as he is getting ready to release his ninth studio album titled ‘Major Key.’

He took to his Instagram to show his appreciation and gratitude:

Today I proudly announce a major milestone in my career. Today’s announcement is a major accomplishment in my life. In other words it’s a major achievement alert!!!! I am proud to announce that I, DJ Khaled will be on tour with the icon, Beyoncé!!!!! Fan luv, when I tell you that prayer is the so powerful, please believe me. I want to thank the incomparable icon Beyoncé for this tremendous opportunity of a lifetime. Your music is the soundtrack to so many people’s lives across the globe. Your legacy is a blueprint for the young generation to follow and strive to be. You are the true definition of a superstar. Thank you so much for inviting me on your stage. I promise you this! I’m gonna rip it down so legendary!!!!!! When I was a kid THEY told me no when I wanted to DJ and perform in the club! So guess what, I did!!! OPEN FOR BEYONCÉ!!!!!! Fan luv we did it! We made on the stage with the Queen. Get ready to feel passion pain success and tears of joy in a STADIUM NEAR YOU!!!!! Miami, see you soon!!! I’ll be on stage with Beyoncé on April 27th and then I’ll be on the road to more success. Thank you again Beyoncé for making this dream come true for me. I will never stop fan luv. Bless up!! @wethebestmusic @epicrecords @rocnation #djkhaled #MAJOR-My album soon come!

The Formation world tour will kick off in Khaled’s hometown of Miami on April 27.

WRITTEN BY: BRYAN MELARA – @IamBNyce

Beyoncé Covers ‘BEAT’ Magazine (News)

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Queen B graced the cover of ‘BEAT’ magazine’s latest issue!

What does fear taste like?
Success. I have accomplished nothing without a little taste of fear in my mouth.
Just as importantly, here she is chatting about which Beyoncé era she’d go dressed as for Halloween:

Destiny’s Child Survivor era with the army fatigues. Or maybe Bootylicious with the gold tooth and pink tips in my hair.
This is what she sings in the shower:

Holy Ghost by Kim Burrell

Does she Netflix or does she chill?
Netflix and chill.

What about the last song that got stuck in her head?
Jugg by Fetty Wap

And perhaps vitally, what does she have on her pizza?
Extra tomato sauce and jalapeños.

Beyoncé Headlines 2015 ‘Made In America’ Festival (Video)

Queen B shutdown ‘Made In America’ last night! B performed Crazy in Love,” “Bootylicious,” “Bow Down,” and “Flawless,” and even put her own flava to Future’s “F**k Some Commas” and “Trap Queen” into her interludes. Hov was spotted in the crowd singing along to “Drunk In Love”!

Jay Z Relaunches Tidal Music Streaming Service (News)

Hov is at it again!!

Jay Z’s newly acquired streaming service Tidal, will relaunch this evening at 5pm EST. Last night, artists like Madonna and Kanye West changed their social network avatars in support of the power move. Above, they come together for the ad.

UPDATE: As promised, Jay Z held a press conference to announce the official launch, which will cost subscribers $9.99 per month. He was joined today by his co-owners Jason Aldean, Beyoncé, Calvin Harris, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, J.Cole, Daft Punk, Deadmau 5, Alicia Keys, Arcade Fire’s Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Usher, Kanye West and Jack White.