Author: B-Nyce

2-Pac’s Legacy Lives On: 20-Year Death Anniversary Remembrance & “Forever 2Pac Mix” [AUDIO]

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It’s crazy to think it’s been 20-years since the passing of the legend, Tupac Amaru Shakur.

When I think of September 13th, I think of it as a day that will forever live in infamy and not only for the hip-hop community. At 25-years-old Pac was far ahead of his time. He was a superstar with millions of copies sold, a musical icon, poet and celebrated actor. He played major roles in films like “Juice,” “Poetic Justice,” “Above The Rim” and “Gang Related,” to name a few. He was never one to shy away from any social topics or movements especially those he felt oppressed his people. A strategic activist, he was very eloquent and thoughtful in how he used his platform of culture and music to inform people of the pressing issues going on around them, in-turn keeping them woke. Had he been around now he would’ve surely played an instrumental role in the #BlackLivesMatter movement and been on the frontlines fighting for civil rights and equality, while fighting against police brutality and social injustices.

He was known as one of the hardest working people in the industry. Pac released four studio albums (‘2Pacalypse Now’ ‘Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…’ ‘Me Against The World’ ‘All Eyez On Me’) and left behind enough work to release six posthumous albums through Death Row Records, his dear mama’s Amaru Entertainment and Interscope Records. His work garnered numerous plaques and the rapper remains as only one of two hip-hop artists to have two RIAA Diamond Certified albums.

We remember 2-Pac today for his music but also much more than his music. He was a wordsmith, a poet and a public intellectual, who never let the fame, the talent or the money get to his head. Like his music, his views spoke volumes. The world will never see another 2-Pac, but hopefully we will get another artist with the same brilliance, passion and ideology.

The homie B-Eazy The DJ put together this dope “Forever 2Pac (20 Year Anniversary Mix),” with some of Pac’s hardest-hitting songs. Press play below, light one up and pour out a little liquor as you live through Pac’s words.

May you rest peacefully forever in “Thugz Mansion.”

@IamBNyce

#MarathonMondays: Nipsey Hussle – “Fucc Em” Feat. Freeway & Cuzzy Capone [AUDIO]

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The Slauson Boy connects with the North Philly bully, Freeway on “Fucc Em.”

Neighborhood Nip also grabs Cuzzy Capone to get in on a verse as well. Mike & Keys produced the track along with the uberly talented Jake One and Swish.

The title of the track speaks for itself. Nip doesn’t trust many and as of late he’s even “had to reevaluate who I talk to on the phone.” In the words of Freeway they’re just “hood n****s that get it.”

@IamBNyce

Ty Dolla $ign – “Stealing” [AUDIO]

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Ty Dolla $ign is days away from dropping his forthcoming album ‘Campaign.’ Leading up to his September 23 release date, Ty has been very generous in giving fans songs off the album. On the latest one “Stealing,” he lets it be known he’s “stealing all these bitch’s hearts.”

Pre-order ‘Campaign’ HERE.

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Michael Phelps Lip-Syncs Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” [VIDEO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McaSkk9d_2E

Michael Phelps has won a ton of gold medals in his Olympic swimming career. He showed on Spike’s “Lip-Sync Battle: All-Star Live” that he deserves a gold medal for his flawless attempt at rapping Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.”

Phelps didn’t seem to have sweaty palms, get choked up on stage or have vomit on his sweater in his B Rabbit rendition.

The hilarious clip even made Eminem chuckle and follow with a tweet that read “But wait until you see me swim.”

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up.

@IamBNyce

ScHoolboy Q – “Overtime” Feat. Miguel & Justine Skye [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q drops the visuals for “Overtime” featuring Miguel and Justine Skye off his ‘Blank Face LP.’ Catch Miguel laying back chilling on the hills while Q gets a haircut and hangs on a playground with a plethora of baddies shaking their asses.

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Rick Ross – “No U-Turns” [AUDIO]

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With ‘Self Made 4’ upon us Ricky Rozay has been working hard with the MMG team. Still he has time to work on his solo music and is ready to go! On his new one “No U-Turns,” he is sending warning shots that his block is a one way street and you can’t play both sides of the fence.

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“Switch sides? You better stay there
You switch sides? You better stay there”

“Tunnel vision, it’s time to stumble on 100 million
I still remember niggas pissin’ in the project buildings
It’s do or die, mama say can’t have no feelin’s
Cause the pretty boys in caskets never been appealin'”

“Switchin’ sides, you should be happy just to be alive
40 shots ready to show you niggas how we ride”

@IamBNyce

DJ Khaled – “Nas Album Done” Feat. Nas [VIDEO]

Nas Album Done. That’s a major key.

DJ Khaled took his winning ways to the Bahamas to co-direct the cinematic video for “Nas Album Done” along with Eif Rivera.

The over 8-minute video for the song features Nas and is reminiscent of Hype Williams’ ’98 film “Belly” which also starred the God Son.

In the video you see both Nas and Khaled spreading irie vibes with Carnival dancers, lively outfits, cigar smoke and a lot of champagne and Ciroc.

“Nas Album Done” is the second video off Khaled’s first No. 1 album ‘Major Key.’

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G.O.O.D. Music Expands The Roster With Tyga, Desiigner & Migos [VIDEO]

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It’s fashion week in New York City, so you know G.O.O.D. Music was going to be in attendance.

Kanye debuted his Yeezy Season 4 with and extravagant runway show on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan presented by ADIDAS. The show included both Chanel Iman and Teyana Taylor on the runway.

Following the fashion show, Ye threw an impromptu G.O.O.D. Music pop-up shop and concert at NY’s Highline Ballroom, where he introduced the newest members of the G.O.O.D. fam, Tyga, Desiigner and Migos.

Migos will only be managed by the label, while Tyga and Desiigner will be release all music thru the label and be managed.

Watch footage of Ye introducing the newest members and Tyga debuting his first song on G.O.O.D. Music “Gucci Snakes” featuring Desiigner.

#PressPlay #KanyeWest announces his new signees to #GoodMusic #Tyga #Desiigner

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Also on hand for the star-studded event were Pharrell, Pusha T, Teyana Taylor, Swizz Beatz, and Yo Gotti.

@IamBNyce

Desiigner – “Timmy Turner” (Remix) [AUDIO]

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Kanye West jumps on the remix of Desiigner’s “Timmy Turner.” This is the first collaboration between the two, but as we know Desiigner is officially a member of G.O.O.D. Music, so we can expect a lot more in the near future. Listen below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tIUVr0SHn4

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Usher Gets Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Usher has been in the game for about two decades, won eight GRAMMY awards, had several hits, starred in movies and he now has his own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

He arrvied the scene at Argyle and Hollywood with his sons and other family members and was met by Miguel, L.A. Reid, Will.I.Am, Kelly Rowland and others.

L.A. Reid was the first one to give Usher his first deal at 13-years-old to LaFace Records. Since then he’s gone on to release seven studio albums and will be releasing his eighth ‘Hard II Love’ on September 16th.

Below are some of the responses Usher got over social media. Congratulations, Usher!

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Travis Scott – “Bitch U Broke My Heart” Feat. Brian McKnight [VIDEO]

Travis Scott links up with Brian McKnight whom he shouted on his recent album ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ for a hilarious promo video. McKnight plays keys on the piano and sings, while Scott frees doves out a cage. ‘BITTSM’ is now available on iTunes and Apple Music.

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Teyana Taylor – “Champions (Freestyle)” [VIDEO]

Last time you saw Teyana Taylor she was killing shit on Kanye West’s “Fade” video, which premiered at the MTV VMAs. This time around G.O.O.D. Music’s first lady is literally dripping in Gold with a freestyle video over Kanye West’s “Champions” off ‘Cruel Winter.’

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