SkeeTV provides us with the official behind-the-scenes footage of Game‘s latest Matt Alonzo-directed music video, “The City,” featuring fellow LA-lien Kendrick Lamar. Can’t wait to see what Alonzo has cookin’ for this epic track. Kendrick Lamar goes offffffff on this song.
Anyways, back to Game. The Interscope-signed rapper just announced that his fifth studio album will be titled F.I.V.E. (Fear Is Victory’s Evolution).
So here’s the deal, there’s always news circulating the net and I’ve decided it would be easier to pile it all together in one post. Capiche? Let’s go.
The Eagles are going after Frank Ocean for his rendition of “Hotel California” titled “American Wedding” found on Nostalgia, Ultra. Ocean says he didn’t make any money from it and he’s pretty much paying homage. [RR]
Wardrobe “malfunctions” usually consist of nip slips but this may be the first time I’ve seen a.. crotch slip? See, I don’t even know what the term would be. Adrienne Bailon and her vagina seem to be very upset about it though. [Dajaz1]
MMG’s Stalley finally hit 50k followers on twitter and shared the released date for his upcoming projecy, Savage Journey To The American Dream. March 30th, y’all. [HHDX]
Diddy is starting his own music network, Revolt. The mogul says, “We will play what the others are afraid to play.” Revolt will launch in late 2012. [HHDX]
Game is working on a new mixtape but in better news, the video for “The City” featuring Kendrick Lamar has been shot and is dropping some time soon. [HHDX]
Swizz Beatz is planning to bring K-Pop to the states. You care. [HHDX]
Yesterday…
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose confirmed their engagement through a series of twitpics and sweet tweets. CONGRATS to the happy couple! [RapFix]
Usher explains that his latest single, “Climax,” is not about sex. Still sounds like a great song to get down to. [NB]
2012 XXL Freshman Iggy Azalea joins T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records, along with Trae Tha Truth. He’s also exec producing her debut album. Go Iggy! [XXL]
Been waiting on this one, BJ The Chicago‘s latest album Pineapple Now-Laters out on iTunes now.
“The World Is A Ghetto” is produced by Jairus Mozee & DJ Battle Cat.
Our homegirl Karen Civil caught up with our homeboy Kendrick Lamar!
Didn’t see this coming. Dope nonetheless though.
Download: Kendrick Lamar ft. Gunplay – Cartoons & Cereal (Prod. THC)
OOOOHHH!!!!! Schoolboy Q and Peter Rosenberg got beef! Okay… No they don’t. Dope interview.
It wouldn’t be right to make a stop in Houston and not have Bun B join you onstage. Kendrick Lamar and the rest of Black Hippy ripped the stage at Houston’s Warehouse Saturday night. Watch Bun B join K. Dot on stage, above, and check out a cool recap of the show, after the jump.
Continue reading Video: Kendrick Lamar & Bun B – Blow My High (Live In Houston)
Oh look what we have here. Kendrick Lamar (rocking that DOPE sweater) and Pharrell cooking something up in the studio, along with Jay Rock. Can’t wait to see what goodness comes out of this.
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Another great track from BJ The Chicago Kid, this time featuring Kendrick Lamar. “His Pain” will be found on BJ’s Pineapple Now-Laters dropping Valentine’s Day.
Produced by Sounwave of Digi-Phonics.
Download: BJ The Chicago Kid ft. Kendrick Lamar – His Pain
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At the 1:42 mark, 40 discusses Kendrick Lamar’s interlude on Take Care. He had no idea Drake sent the beat to Kendrick but loved the idea of the verse and how he expressed his feelings and opinions. Check out a piece of MTV’s interview, above.
One half of TDE, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock caught up with TheSource.com in NYC’s Time Square. The two California emcees enjoyed pretty successful years from the stage to the studio to the music you heard on Follow Me Home and Section.80. Check out Jay and Kendrick speaking on touring, their 2011, as well as Kendrick shedding some light on his debut LP.
Did you hear Kendrick Lamar say his debut album is ready right now but he wants to make sure it’s 110% right? You can’t rush perfection.
Coachella hip hop acts include Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Azealia Banks, Childish Gambino, The Weeknd and more. The Black Keys are headlining the first day too? Man. I’m in.
Another leak from Top Dawg Ent. member ScHoolboy Q‘s Habits & Contradictions, dropping January 14th.
Prod. by @daveisfree.
Download: ScHoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar – Blessed