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YG Feeds The Streets With Two New Singles [LISTEN]

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YG let’s go of two new bangers with non-radio friendly single “Fuck It Up” and “YNS” featuring Blac Youngsta and YFN Lucci. Both records will surely rock in the clubs and in the streets, as his last single “Pop It Shake It” did.

It’s a known fact that YG is currently working on his next album, ‘Just Re’d Up 3: Know Your Worth’, which will be executive produced by DJ Mustard. However, it is not known whether any of these two new singles will appear on it.

Either way listen to both “Fuck It Up” and “YNS” below.

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Future Drops New Single “Extra Luv” Feat. YG Accompanied By The Video [WATCH]

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For the second time this week Future drops a new single accompanied by the visuals. Monday he dropped “PIE” featuring Chris Brown and HNDRXX ends the week on a high note by freeing “Extra Luv” featuring YG.

Benny Boom directed the latest visual which shows Future rocking a “Future” Gucci t-shirt as he dances around his estate surrounded by a plethora of baddies. YG gets in on the action dawning his 4Hunnid chains and smoking a cigar.

“Extra Luv” has been added to Future’s self-titled album, while “PIE” has apparently been added to the ‘HNDRXX’ album. Both albums debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s 200 chart earlier this year.

Future will be wrapping up his “Nobody Safe Tour” in Las Vegas, as he gears up to begin “The Future Hndrxx Tour” beginning July 8th.

Watch the video and listen to “Extra Luv” below.

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New Video: YG & DJ Mustard – “Pop It, Shake It” [WATCH]

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YG and DJ Mustard take a trip to Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain in the raunchy video for their latest collaboration “Pop It, Shake It”.

Having been filmed during the Trinidad Carnival, the X-directed video highlights the party with curvy Trinidadian ladies shaking what their momma gave them. The single’s cover art is depicted in a clip, lead by a voluptuous horned-woman painted in black, who pops it and shakes it on the hood of a red hoopty.

YG performs at the stage, before he’s shown draped in all white, rolling around the streets of Trinidad surrounded by women and smoking a cigar. Mustard and RJ also enjoy the scene as women back their assets up on them.

Watch the video below.

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New Music: YG & DJ Mustard – “Pop It, Shake It” [LISTEN]

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If you check YG and DJ Mustard’s track record, you will see that together they have a whole catalog of hits in the books. After a little hiatus, the West Coast duo is back with a new slapper called “Pop It, Shake It” guaranteed to make your trunk thump.

There’s no telling if the track is a one-off, or if it is a single off an upcoming mixtape. YG has been teasing ‘Just Re’d Up 3’ and there’s also been talk of a ‘400 Summers’ compilation album, so maybe it’s the first single off one of those. Either way, this song is guaranteed to light up the clubs.

Listen to “Pop It, Shake It” below via Apple Music.

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17 Artists To Watch At SXSW 2017 [PEEP]

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The 2017 edition of  the South by South West, music conference in Austin, Texas kicked off over the weekend. Although there was some performances, the real action doesn’t begin until this week with several music showcases from Def Jam, Dreamville, HotNewHipHop, The Source Magazine, Atlantic Records, TIDAL, and others.

From signed musicians to up-and-coming independent artists, I’ve compiled 17 artists you absolutely should NOT miss if you are attending the annual music conference. Check it out below.

RICK ROSS

With his 9th studio album, ‘Rather You Than Me’ dropping this Friday, you know Rick Ross is going to light up the VIBE Magazine showcase with new songs and special guests. The performance will take place March, 16th at The Mazda Studio from 12:35 am to 1:05 am.

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DREAMVILLE

One of the most successful teams in the industry, Dreamville, will have their own showcase at Old School on March, 16th, beginning at 8:30 pm. Catch performances from the team’s own: Bas, Cozz, Ari Lennox, Omen, J.I.D, Lute, Ron Gilmore, and a set from DJ Nitrane.

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2 CHAINZ

A staple in hip-hop, 2 Chainz, has an extensive catalog that is sure to turn a party up. The Atlanta rapper has been one of the most consistent artists of this era. You could see Chainz at EMO’s on March 16th at 10:45 pm.

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MIKE WILL MADE-IT

Mike WiLL has been in the studio heavy working on his forthcoming project, ‘Ransom 2’. The mega-producer, has produced for the biggest names ranging from Rihanna to Drake. With two showcases scheduled, the producer may just drop some new shit off the upcoming ‘Ransom 2’.

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METRO BOOMIN’

Responsible for many of the hits topping the charts, Metro Boomin’ is an absolute can NOT miss. Metro will be doing a 1-hour set at Antone’s on Friday, March 17th. You know he’s guaranteed to bring special guests out.

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DJ ESCO

Future’s sidekick, DJ Esco, has had been very influential figure in music. The electrifying DJ always keeps the crowd going as he plays different trap sounds, while rocking the audience. Find Esco at Empire Garage March 15th and Mohawk Outdoor on March 18th.

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A$AP FERG

The Trap Lord had a very successful run through last year’s SXSW showcases. This year he’s minimized his work load to one show, but it is sure to be worth it. Ferg will be at 800 Congress March, 15th at 1am.

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TY DOLLA $IGN

Get ready to get ratchet with Ty Dolla $ign. The LA superstar will perform as part of Atlantic Records showcase with TIDAL at Stubb’s on Saturday, March 18th. Ty will go on at 11:10 pm.

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DAVE EAST

Dave East is one of the most lyrical new artists out. The New York-product displayed his deadly lyrics on his L.A. Leakers freestyle, which you can watch HERE. East will also perform at Stubb’s March 16th.

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KENT JONES

DJ Khaled’s artist, Kent Jones, broke out last year with the single, “Don’t Mind.” Kent dropped a new single over the weekend. Catch the Miami-representative performing at Empire Garage on Thursday, March 16th at 10:30 pn.

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MAXO KREAM

Maxo Kream has a nice blend of sounds that is influenced by the south. The Houston-born rapper will close things out at the Palm Door on Sixth Patio on March, 16th at  1:30 am.

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KAP G

Atlanta has one of the most influential sounds in the industry. Atlanta rapper Kap G is keeping the scene alive with his trappy sound. Since his single, “Girlfriend,” the Mexican-American rapper has been on the up-and-up. See Kap G at the Atlantic Records, “Make Trap Great Again” showcase.

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G. PERICO

Los Angeles rapper, G. Perico, has stayed true to the traditional West Coast sound. If you haven’t yet, listen to his recently-released ‘Shit Don’t Stop’ project. G will perform at the 512 Rooftop on March 16th at 12:30 am.

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DON MYKEL

Uptown, New York’s Don Mykel has been bodying freestyle after freestyle and consistently putting out quality music. Don will show off his skills at two Source Magazine showcases, being “Respect the Plug” on March 15th and “Legally Loud 4” on March 16th.

ZOEY DOLLAZ

FreeBandz rapper, Zoey Dollaz, is one of the nicest new rapper out of Florida. His new single “YAYAYA” featuring Future and Koly P is a party-starter. Catch Zoey performing at The Source Magazine showcases, “Respect the Plug” on March 15th and “Legally Loud 4” on March 16th.

ROCKY BANKS

One of the hungriest up-and-coming rappers, Rocky Banks, was one of my “Indie Picks of the Week” last year and has really continued to develop. His recent project, ‘Trust In Banko’ proves he will be a mainstay in hip-hop for years to come. Rocky will do two showcases. See Rocky at The Palm Door on Sixth for the “Welcome to tha South” showcase on March 15th and March 16th at the “Fresh Picks” showcase at Club 512 Rooftop.

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SAINT JHN

Brooklyn’s SAINt JHN, is an emerging rapper/singer who has a different sound than other New York artists. After going on tour with Post Malone last year, SAINt is destined to show the world he’s a force to be reckoned with. See SAINt’s melodic performance Saturday, March 18th at Empire Control Room.

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

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Mike WiLL Made-It is in full album mode as he continues to put the finishing touches on his forthcoming album ‘Ransom 2’. In the meantime, Mike gives fans the visuals to the first single off the project, “Gucci On My” featuring 21 Savage, YG, and Migos.

The video finds the rappers living lavish, as they all kick it in a very elegant home fully equipped with vintage furniture, gold, an expensive rug, candles, flocks of cash, beautiful models, and of course plenty of Gucci (On My).

‘Ransom 2’ is the sequel to 2014’s ‘Ransom’. It is expected to include features from Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, and others. There hasn’t been a release date set as of yet, but watch the video below via YouTube in the meantime.

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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: 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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New Video: Mariah Carey – “I Don’t” Feat. YG [VIDEO]

After releasing her latest 90s-inspired song “I Don’t” featuring YG yesterday, Mariah Carey drops the visuals for the break-up anthem.

In the video, MC shows her ex-finance, James Packer what he’s missing out on as she seductively sings about their break-up. Packer was the inspiration behind the song after he called off the engagement leaving MC’s heart shattered.

The most symbolic scene in the video happens at the end when Mimi throws her wedding dress in the bonfire, making the ending of the relationship official.

Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox produced the song.

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New Music: Mariah Carey – “I Don’t” Feat. YG [LISTEN]

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If you thought Mariah Carey was going away after her New Years Eve performance debacle, think again. The pronounced DIVA is back with her new single “I Don’t” featuring 4Hunnid general, YG.

On the new track MC takes it back to the ’90s by sampling Donnell Jones’ “Where I Wanna Be.” The break-up anthem is produced by none other than Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox, whom have produced a large number of songs for Mariah over her career.

Mariah is said to have made this song for her ex-fiance, Australian billionaire, James Packer. The two were set to be married, but their engagement fell apart after media reports surfaced stating Packer called things off. Mariah does a splendid job on this song letting him know what he’s missing out on.

YG leaves his West Coast imprint on the song, as he flames up a verse with his emphasizing style, about his girl loving him but not trusting him.

Preview the song below via Apple Music.

Yesterday, Mariah tweeted out some visuals for the video, where YG is seen overlooking Mariah from the second floor of a mansion while she lays on a sofa. The two then shoot a scene in a white Rolls-Royce Phantom, where Mariah sits in the back and YG rides shotgun.

Check it out below.

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Kanye West Meets With Donald Trump & Teases Presidential Candidacy [PEEP]

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Kanye West met with Donald Trump today at the Trump Headquarters in New York City. Shortly after photos and videos surfaced on the Internet, fans and critics displayed their anger on social media.

The meeting shouldn’t have surprised many as it was imminent following West’s comments at his “Saint Pablo” concert in San Jose, Calif. last month.

“If I would’ve voted, I would have voted for Trump,” he said during a rant at the “Saint Pablo” show in San Jose. “I don’t think his approach was just entertaining, because that trivializes it. I actually think that his approach was absolutely genius because it fucking worked.”

Shortly after sharing his support with fans in attendance, Ye cancelled the remainder of his “Saint Pablo Tour” dates due to exhaustion, dehydration, depression, paranoia, and was even placed on involuntary psychiatric hold.

Before posing for a photo in the lobby of the Trump Headquarters, Kanye met privately with Trump for about 15 minutes to discuss several issues. There’s been speculation that Trump may have offered Kanye some kind of “ambassador” position, although it’s unclear as of now.

Kanye went on his Twitter hours after the meeting to confirm he requested to meet with the president-elect to discuss different topics like bullying, violence in Chicago, supporting teachers, and multicultural issues.

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After clearing the air, Yeezus hinted at his presidential candidacy in 2024 by simply tweeting “2024.”

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A$AP Ferg was one of the few supporters in the West-Trump meeting, while YG was not having it at all. Check out the tweets below.

What’s your take on the whole situation? Does this ironically make Kanye a “Black Skinhead?” Tell us in the comments below.

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New Music: YG – “Trill” Feat. Lil Wayne [LISTEN]

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Familiar collaborators, YG and Lil Wayne flame up (no pun) the Boi-1-da-produced track “Trill.”

“Trill” is an exclusive track off Red Bull’s “20 before 17” series, where the company put together its 20 biggest moments with exclusive songs, videos, lectures, and interactive experiences before 2017. Other artists expected to take part in the “20 before 17” series are Erykah Badu, Mike WiLL-Made It, Warmbrew, Mixpak, and others.

Check out the full lineup of the “20 before 17” series below.

Red Bull’s “20 before 17” Series:

● Red Bull Music Academy lectures from Dizzee Rascal
● Mike WiLL Made-It and Susan Rogers
● A new music video from Warm Brew featuring the Flying Steps
● Four new music videos from Brodka
● An animated music video and new track from RBMA Alumni Miso Kim
● Two interactive 3D models on music technology
● Three documentaries and tracks from three experimental artists searching for inspiring sounds: from Mumbai to Tatarstan
● 16 Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos MC’s on one track
● A behind the scenes look at world’s best breakdancers from Red Bull BC One
● A new track from YG, Lil Wayne & Boi 1-Da, as well as Louis Baker, Camo & Krooked and BaianaSystem
● A live performance and behind the scenes with Smino
● A new track inspired by vinyl classics by Doc Daneeka & Kool Clap
● A recap and mix from Mixpak at The Red Bull Culture Clash
● An exclusive interview with Erykah Badu by Om’mas Keith
● A 24 mix from 24 of the Red Bull Thre3Style world finalists

YG also performed at Red Bull’s “30 Days In LA” concert series last month. Now, listen to his new cut “Trill” featuring Lil Wayne by hitting play below.

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QUOTABARZ

“I was locked up in a hole, I could’ve killed me, ni**a / Then the guard gave me some head, she felt guilty, ni**a / I brush my teeth a hundred times just to grill these ni**as / And I just walked up in the bank hummin’ ‘A Milli,’ ni**a.” – Lil Wayne

“Blood, pass the weed to the next nigga / My bitch dyed her hair red for the set, nigga / She a trill ass hoe and I’m the trillest nigga / I feel the holy ghost before I feel these niggas / I got these bitches on they toes, no Achilles, nigga.” – Lil Wayne

“Here it go, here-here it go, here-here it go 2016, picture me in a big house with the biggest screen / With niggas I knew since the age of sixteen / Plan to ride for these niggas and it’s cold in the street / I know all you niggas head cold ass lil meat / Bold ass lil weed with goals, that’s me.” – YG

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The 59th Annual GRAMMY Nominees Announced [PEEP]

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The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place February 12th, 2017, and already it’s the topic of all conversation with artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Kanye West, Chance The Rapper, Rihanna, and Adele garnering the most nominations as expected.

Beyoncé is leading the way with the most nominations for her work on ‘LEMONADE’. Queen Bey has absolutely slayed this year’s nominations with 9 nods in several genres of music including Hip-Hop, Urban, and Rock. Her chart-topping album will be going up against Drake’s ‘Views’, Adele’s ’25’, Justin Bieber’s ‘Purpose’, and Sturgill Simpson’s ‘A Sailor’s Guide to Earth’ for Album of the Year.

Drizzy, Rihanna, and Kanye West follow Yonce with 8 nominations of their own for their album releases this year. Chance placed third with 7 nominations for his efforts on ‘The Coloring Book’.

Chance made history with his ‘Coloring Book’ project which generated 13 songs. The project is the first ever “streaming-only” album to recieve a GRAMMY nomination. Since its May release, ‘Coloring Book’, has reached No. 8 on Billboard charts.

Check out a partial nominee list that relates to the culture below.

59th Annual GRAMMY Nominations

RECORD OF THE YEAR
“Hello” – Adele
“Formation” – Beyoncé
“7 Years” – Lukas Graham
“Work” – Rihanna Featuring Drake
“Stressed Out” – Twenty One Pilots

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
25 – Adele
Lemonade – Beyoncé
Purpose – Justin Bieber
Views – Drake
A Sailor’s Guide To Earth – Sturgill Simpson

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Formation” – Khalif Brown, Asheton Hogan, Beyoncé Knowles & Michael L. Williams II, songwriters (Beyoncé)
“Hello” – Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters (Adele)
“I Took A Pill In Ibiza” – Mike Posner, songwriter (Mike Posner)
“Love Yourself” – Justin Bieber, Benjamin Levin & Ed Sheeran, songwriters (Justin Bieber)
“7 Years” – Lukas Forchhammer, Stefan Forrest, Morten Pilegaard & Morten Ristorp, songwriters (Lukas Graham)

BEST NEW ARTIST
Kelsea Ballerini
The Chainsmokers
Chance The Rapper
Maren Morris
Anderson .Paak

BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
“Closer” – The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
“7 Years” – Lukas Graham
“Work” – Rihanna Featuring Drake
“Cheap Thrills” – Sia Featuring Sean Paul
“Stressed Out” – Twenty One Pilots

BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM
25 – Adele
Purpose – Justin Bieber
Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande
Confident – Demi Lovato
This Is Acting – Sia

BEST DANCE RECORDING
“Tearing Me Up” – Bob Moses
“Don’t Let Me Down” – The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya
“Never Be Like You” – Flume Featuring Kai
“Rinse & Repeat” – Riton Featuring Kah-Lo
“Drinkee” – Sofi Tukker

BEST R&B PERFORMANCE
“Turnin’ Me Up” – BJ The Chicago Kid
“Permission” – Ro James
“I Do” – Musiq Soulchild
“Needed Me” – Rihanna
“Cranes In The Sky” – Solange

BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE
“The Three Of Me” – William Bell
“Woman’s World” – BJ The Chicago Kid
“Sleeping With The One I Love” – Fantasia
“Angel” – Lalah Hathaway
“Can’t Wait” – Jill Scott

BEST R&B SONG
“Come See Me” – PartyNextDoor Featuring Drake
“Exchange” – Bryson Tiller
“Kiss It Better” – Rihanna
“Lake By The Ocean” – Maxwell
“Luv” – Tory Lanez

BEST URBAN CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
Lemonade – Beyoncé
Ology – Gallant
We Are King – KING
Malibu – Anderson .Paak
Anti – Rihanna

BEST R&B ALBUM
In My Mind – BJ The Chicago Kid
Lalah Hathaway Live – Lalah Hathaway
Velvet Portraits – Terrace Martin
Healing Season – Mint Condition
Smoove Jones – Mya

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
“No Problem” – Chance The Rapper Featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
“Panda” -Desiigner
“Pop Style” – Drake Featuring The Throne
“All The Way Up” – Fat Joe & Remy Ma Featuring French Montana & Infared
“That Part” – ScHoolboy Q Featuring Kanye West

BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION
“Freedom” – Beyoncé Featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Hotline Bling” – Drake
“Broccoli” – D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty
“Ultralight Beam” – Kanye West Featuring Chance The Rapper, Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin & The-Dream
“Famous” – Kanye West Featuring Rihanna

BEST RAP SONG
“All The Way Up” – Fat Joe & Remy Ma Featuring French Montana & Infared
“Famous” – Kanye West Featuring Rihanna
“Hotline Bling” – Drake
“No Problem” – Chance The Rapper Featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
“Ultralight Beam” – Kanye West Featuring Chance The Rapper, Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin & The-Dream

BEST RAP ALBUM
Coloring Book – Chance The Rapper
And The Anonymous Nobody – De La Soul
Major Key – DJ Khaled
Views – Drake
Blank Face LP – ScHoolboy Q
The Life Of Pablo – Kanye West

BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA
Amy – Various Artists
Miles Ahead – Miles Davis & Various Artists
Straight Outta Compton – Various Artists
Suicide Squad (Collector’s Edition) – Various Artists
Vinyl: The Essentials Season 1 – Various Artists

BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR VISUAL MEDIA
“Can’t Stop The Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Zooey Deschanel, Walt Dohrn, Ron Funches, Caroline Hjelt, Aino Jawo, Christopher Mintz-Plasse & Kunal Nayyar
“Heathens” – Twenty One Pilots
“Just Like Fire – “P!nk
“Purple Lamborghini” – Skrillex & Rick Ross
“Try Everything” – Shakira
“The Veil” – Peter Gabriel

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICAL
Benny Blanco
Greg Kurstin
Max Martin
Nineteen85
Ricky Reed

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
“Formation” – Beyoncé
“River” – Leon Bridges
“Up & Up” – Coldplay
“Gosh” – Jamie XX
“Upside Down & Inside Out” – OK Go

The award ceremony will be aired on CBS Sunday February, 12th, at 8 pm live from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

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