Before Tech N9ne releases his anticipated Special Effects album on Monday (5/4), the Strange Music leader decides to share another new leak with us called “Wither” featuring Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor . Serving as the follow up to last week’s Eminem-featured “Speedom”and " hood Go crazy " featured B.O.B and 2 Chainz, “Wither” is a more rock-inspired record that features guitar riffs and intense screaming vocals at times. Here’s Tech on the record: “When you’re a natural nice guy, people around you pick at you with so much with bulls–t that you start getting tired. The good guy starts withering away. So when I was explaining it to Corey, I was like, ‘I’m slowly turning into an asshole and I like it.”
DeJ Loaf has been racking up her features with appearances on records for The Game, Kid Ink, and Casey Veggies (not to mention her own remix with Lil Wayne). Now the Detroit rapper turns up with R&B singer-songwriter Elijah Blake on the remix to his single “I Just Wanna…” With the Henny in her system, DeJ wilds out and fantasizes about threesomes on her ratchet verse.
“I felt DeJ was the perfect look because she got a fresh sound and vibe about her,” Blake told The FADER. “And to be honest, I missed the era where multiple female rappers were killing it and were getting on hip-hop tracks and adding a woman’s perspective to a male record. She definitely went in! To the point where I was like, ‘Wow, this chick is here to stay.'”
His debut album Shadows & Diamonds arrives June 23. See the tracklisting below.
Wake and bake. With his Furious 7 single “See You Again” sitting at No. 1, Wiz Khalifa celebrates with a new song and video. On “Good for Us,” the Taylor Gang leader freestyles over Marvin Gaye’s 1982 hit “Sexual Healing.” “I just checked the charts too, I’m still No. 1,” boasts Wiz. In the two-minute clip, which was “inspired in NYC,” Wiz smokes a joint in the studio and rhymes in front of Papaya King. He also meets up with Snoop Dogg in the streets and shows off his brand new Apple Watch. Watch Wiz get down in NYC.
Dawn Richard goes digital in the futuristic video for “Calypso,” the fifth visual off her critically-acclaimed album Blackheart. In the 3D clip, directed by digital GIF artist Kytten Janae, the former Danity Kane singer reintroduces herself as just DΔWN. “I’m just letting go of my last name. It’s time,” said Dawn. “Calypso was a nymph in Greek mythology, who lived on the island of Ogygia, where she detained Odysseus for several years. We wanted to capture her essence in the video virtually.” Step into her 3D utopia.
Karen arrives at an abandoned warehouse where she’s soon joined by a host of dancers and neon lights to dance to the song that has had dancefloors jumping since its release. ‘Say Something’ is Karen Harding’s debut single, and she was signed by Methid Records after being approached by producer MNEK who spotted her on the X Factor. ‘Say Something’ made it into the top 10 and shot her into the limelight as a dance artist.
Suited and booted, and with more swagger than we've ever seen, Conor is looking damned good in the video for his brand new single. 'Royalty' is fans' latest taste of what to expect from Conor Maynard's second studio album, the follow-up to his 2012 debut 'Contrast'. The UK singer-songwriter dropped 'R U Crazy' last summer, and followed it up with 'Talking About' earlier this year.
Since leaving Bad Boy and signing to RCA, King Los has kept a pretty low profile. He finally made his return with the Marsha Ambrosius-featured single "War," which we premiered the other week. The single was oh so soulful, and set the expectation for Los' debut album God Money War. The Baltimore rapper has quickly followed up "War" with another new single, this time aiming for radio play with "Can't Fade Us." Los rounds up Ty Dolla $ign for the hook and DJ Mustard on the boards-- however don't expect the typical hyphy banger from Mustard here. How do the three sound together? Stay tuned for God Money War.
Vee Tha Rula is set to drop his RULA2 mixtape tomorrow, but not before dropping the biggest leak from the project yet. "Dat Lingo" finds Rula linking up with a couple of close collaborators, Bat Gang's Kid Ink and Bricc Baby Shitro. The trio merge their styles into one hypnotic melting pot, creating a hazy atmosphere that's complimented with some knocking drums.
Casey Veggies' collaboration game has been on point lately. Last week he dropped the "Backflip (Remix)" with Iamsu!, Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Ferg, and today he's teamed up with Dej Loaf for an infectious rendition of "Lady in the streets, and a freak in the sheets." The Los Angeles rapper outlines his ideal partner on "Tied Up," but it's the Detroit native who steals the show with her enchanting and sultry hook.
Rich the Kid has teamed up with Zaytoven and Fetty Wap for "Keep It 100," but the shine on the new track is all his. His triplet flow dominates the high-energy, bombastic track set to appear on his upcoming Flexin' On Purpose mixtape. No word yet on the project's release date, but we'll keep you updated. Listen to and download "Keep It 100" below.
With one week until her album Jackie hits stores, Ciara takes it to the bedroom on her seductive new song “Dance Like We’re Making Love,” which is now available on iTunes. On the baby-making jam, produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut, CiCi gets hot and heavy as she sings about getting it on with her man. “‘Cause once I’m turned on, you can’t turn me off,” she coos. Jackie also features the T.I.-assisted remix to “I Bet” and “That’s How I’m Feelin'” featuring Missy Elliott and Pitbull. Ciara, who will kick off her U.S. tour on May 3, has teased a few additional tracks on Instagram including the Dr. Luke-produced “Give Me Love” and “One Woman Army.” Dim the lights and push play on CiCi’s sexy jam.
After remixing Jeremih’s “Planes,” Chance the Rapper joins Kehlani on “The Way” off the Bay Area singer’s new album You Should Be Here, which drops Tuesday. The 19-year-old R&B sensation sings her man’s praises, while Chance adds some Chi-town flavor.
In addition to Chance, YSBH features BJ the Chicago Kid and Lexii Alijai. “I’ve got some songs on there that don’t sound like I think people aren’t expecting me to sound like,” Kehlani told Nylon of the follow-up to 2014’s Cloud 19. “I really pushed myself with this project and I think it’s way more mature than the last one. The other one feels very youthful. This one is definitely a step towards maturity. It’s definitely bigger and older.”
Tech N9ne sour knows how to throw a massive party mansion. The Strange Music prompts leader His compadres 2 Chainz BoB and to have a good time in His official "Hood Go Crazy" video. Directed by Mike Marasco, he Brings together a lot of women (some material Even bae) to hang out with 'em and rage. They kick it at the pool, run around in the mansion's big hallways and year-have exquisite meal with all the fixings. It's like life is good semble in Tech's hood. Watch Video Above His latest, and sour Be to pick up Special Effects in stores on May 4. It'll feature tracks "Aw Yeah? (Intervention)," "On The Bible" with TI and Zuse, as well as His highly Anticipated Eminem collabo "Speedom (Worldwide Choppers 2)."
Rich Homie Quan is Focused On His solo career right now, so Rich Gang Reviews another mixtape with Young Thug May-have to wait. Over the weekend, the Atlanta rapper extended Stop Going In His series by Announcing Reviews another installment, fittingly called Expired If You Ever Think I Will Stop Going In, Ask Double R. (The Double R means clustering RoyalRich.) Selon RHQ's tweets, it'll BE hosted by DJ Fresh, streaming Exclusively on My Mixtapez and dropping this Tuesday (Apr. 28). For the first Offering, he releases "Family" that features Yung Brooke. He touches on the importance of friends, close confidantes and money by producing over Only1Skoota. "I do not know what I'll do without my family, I swear / I do not know what I'll do without my ni ** as, I swear / I do not know what I'll do without this money, I swear, "he sings on the hook. Listen below-.
As she gets ready to launch her residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas next month, Mariah Carey celebrates with her new single "Infinity." The pop diva sings about a breakup (much like her own with Nick Cannon) on the triumphant tune, qui she co-wrote and Produced. Purpose DESPITE the love, Sometimes Does not last forever. "Close the door, lose the key, leave my heart on the mat for me / I Was yours eternally / There's an end to infinity," belts out Mariah. "Infinity" will APPEAR her greatest hits album is # 1 to Infinity, due May 18 via Epic Records. The collection features aussi all 18 of her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles. A music video for "Infinity," directed by Brett Ratner, est on the way. Later today, Mariah Will celebrate her Vegas residency with a kickoff event in Las Vegas. The first show starts May 6. Watch the lyric video and see the tracklisting below-.
Gunshots fired at Were Lil Wayne's tour bus Took in Atlanta on Sunday morning. Weezy Performed at Compound nightclub on Saturday night DURING his "Release were leaving" tour. Following His appearance around 3:25 am, Police Were called Expired to the 3300 block of Peachtree Road Where They found two round nozzles That HAD beens shot multiple times, WSB-TV reports. Witnesses say the shots cam from two white vehicles, Possibly a Corvette and an SUV.
Selon TMZ, Weezy and A Few --other members of Young Money Lil Twist and Including Hood Were on board at least one of the nozzles at the time of the shooting. No One Was Injured in the highway shooting, and it's still unclear if Wayne Was on board the bus That Was hit. Immediately Following The shooting Was the bus driven to a nearby hotel, and that's When someone in Wayne's entourage called Expired the police. There ares currently no suspects in the shooting.
Another week, another #FridayNightFreestyle from Fabolous. This time, Loso blows the house down on the DJ Clue-assisted remix to The Lox’s “All for the Love,” which features Ice Cube on the Friday-inspired cover art. “Fridays ain’t been this good since Ice Cube,” declares Loso, while referencing the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge. Earlier this week, he went back to the future in the video for “You Made Me” off The Young OG Project.
Chance the Rapper gets mile high on The Social Experiment remix to Jeremih’s “Planes.” J. Cole’s verse gets swapped out for the Chicago rapper on the new version, which features a reworked beat and horns courtesy of Donny Trumpet. Chance gets his Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on, rapping, “I got the golden ticket, we should just go and kick it.”
The countdown is on to Ciara’s new album Jackie. With less than two weeks until release, the singer has teased a new track called “Fly” via Instagram. Over the upbeat Polow Da Don production, Ciara breaks free. “Let you go, let you fly… for the first time in a long time,” she sings. Jackie also features “That’s How I’m Feeling” with Missy Elliott and Pitbull, which will serve as the next single.
Jet life. Curren$y stars in the video for “Rhymes Like Weight” off his five-track EP Even More Saturday Night Car Tunes. In the CJ Wallis-directed clip, which was shot in Houston and San Antonio and presented in the “highest definition,” Spitta Andretti reflects on the struggle and stunts on his haters. Next up, look out for 2009, his collaborative mixtape with Wiz Khalifa. The duo dropped a new song called “Weed Nap” earlier this week.
With his album Love Story in stores, Yelawolf looks to a higher power in the dark and eery video for “Best Friend,” his collaboration with Eminem. The Alabama MC walks through fields and a cemetery, using a lone wolf to represent his journey, while rapping about his connection with God. He eventually meets up with his Shady Records boss in church. Em catches the holy spirit as he delivers his electrifying verse from the pulpit. Can we get an amen?
Atlanta DJ Trendsetter Sense taps Monica, Jeezy, and Yo Gotti for his new single “Do Me Like That.” Jizzle treats his lady like royalty on his opening verse, while Yo Gotti salutes his bad chick (“I’d ride for you, die for you”). But Monica sees beyond the BS and calls her man out for his player ways. “So first I played it cool, then I did a little homework on you / And when I found out, I nearly passed out / Got a wife and kids and they still live with you / Ni**a, parlez-vous,” she sings over the tinkering beat. Hear Monica snap back.
In March we first got to hear The Game and DeJ Loaf's collab, then titled "Ambitionz of a Rida" via a DJ Skee radio leak. Now simplified to "Ryda," the song has been released officially as CDQ. The Game channels Tupac on the song, with the intention of bringing back that West Coast sound. Production comes from Pops & Mikhail, with the hook handled by DeJ. This is one of the first leaks off The Game's delayed but anticipated album The Documentary 2. We recently saw The Game in the studio with Dr. Dre, which definitely sets our expectations pretty high for what to expect from The Documentary 2. "Ryda" is now available on iTunes. The Documentary 2 is set to drop this summer, and is slated to feature Keyshia Cole, Kanye West, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, Drake and Trey Songz.
As the hook of Ray Jr's track "Same Crew" goes "different city, but I'm with the same niggas," it's only right that he got a guest list this eclectic for the remix. Dej Loaf, Young Dolph, Machine Gun Kelly and Troy Ave all show up for verses, making this quite the event. Machine Gun Kelly's worked with Ray Jr before on the track "Like Woah," but for everyone else, it's their first time hopping on a track with Ray. Uniting everyone and getting them all on the same page for the "Same Crew" remix seems like it would've been a difficult task, but you wouldn't know it after listening to the track. Ray Jr just launched his official website, so head over to rayjrmusic.com to support him.
Move over Maddie Ziegler, Sia has a new star in her music videos: Heidi Klum. For "Fire Meet Gasoline," Sia throws Klum and Pedro Pascal in a deep, toxic love affair but things aren't always so positive, as there seems to be evidence of a murder with a bloody rock. The house goes up in flames, and stays true to the song's title, of course. Toxic love, isn't it romantic?
Natalie La Rose made her American television debut today on The Ellen Show. She performed her smash hit "Somebody" alongside Jeremih, who is featured on the track. The two brought the crowd to their feet and presumably had the loveable host dancing off-camera. Their chemistry, whether real or artificial, was palpable, as they flirtatiously played off one another. "Somebody's" momentum has not slowed down since it was originally released, it has quickly made Rose a radio fixture. She appears to be gearing up for a major year and could be releasing more music shortly.
The one time tween heartthrob, now turned burgeoning adult R&B superstar, Nick Jonas, took the stage tonight for Hilton At Play. He performed a bevy of his hits to an enthusiastic crowd, but then decided to take it up a notch and cover some of his favorites from other artists. Rihanna's "Bitch Better Have My Money" was the first track to get the Jonas treatment, which entailed smoothing out some of the hard edges, but adding some soulful crooning. Afterwards, Jonas took on Outkast's "Roses," which was a tall task that Nick seemed more than capable of handling. During the small videos posted on Twitter, you can hear the crowd sing along with the famous lyrics and cheer on Jonas. Check out the Outkast cover below.
Pharrell Williams brought` Some sunshine to Apple for Earth Day. The Neptunes hitmaker paid a visit to Cupertino, Calif. Performed on Wednesday and a mini-concert for employed as share of Apple's Earth Day Beer Bash. Apple CEO Tim Cook, train Vice President Al Gore, and Apple executives --other Were seen dancing in the crowd as Pharrell Performed His upbeat hits including "Happy" and "Come Get It Bae." He Gave a special shout-out to Cook, Gore, and Jimmy Iovine from the course.
Pharrell is among the artists in talks to join the upcoming launch of Beats music and was one of the first to receive an Apple watch. He showed his 18-carat pink gold edition "The Voice" earlier this month.Beyonce, Drake and Katy Perry were also endowed with their own Apple watches before starting Friday.
The other
day, Chicago veteran Twista announced a new collaborative EP was in the
works with another set of rap game veterans, Do or Die. The trio are
teaming up with Twista for Withdrawal, due out on May 19th.
In
advance of that, they've released their first single from the EP,
"Aquafina." Given Twista is sharing the music with some r'n'b singers,
he had to slow down his flow a touch for this jam, but he's probably
still spitting faster than most rappers. They're joined by B. Scott on
the baby-making track. It's the clean version for now.
OverDoz
and A$AP Ferg are here to party and they don't give a damn about your
DJ has to say about it. In fact, just as the title points out, they're
on the "Fuck Yo DJ" movement and they want to spread the word to
everybody. In the video for the single, the West Coast collective and
Ferg party their asses off while a number of special effects are added
to make it visually pop. This single will be featured on the group's
upcoming debut album, 2008, which is coming soon.
King
Los is currently prepping for the upcoming release of his new album,
God, Money, War, and today, he debuts his new single and accompanying
video for "War" featuring Marsha Ambrosius. Los, known for his steady
and creative word play, takes full advantage of the standout production
from Da Internz, while Marsha Ambrosius lends her always-on-point vocals
to the track. For the dramatic video, Los linked with director Jerome
D, who worked on Kendrick Lamar's "Poetic Justice" and "Swimming Pools
(Drank)" videos in the past.
Everyday is 4/20 for Wiz Khalifa and
Curren$y. After dropping the Sledgren-produced “Uber Driver” in March,
the stoners roll out another joint off their upcoming mixtape 2009. On
“Weed Nap,” produced by ID Labs and Frank Dukes and featuring
sayitainttone, Wiz encourages “more weed, less stress,” while Spitta
reps Jet Life.
Earlier this week, Curren$y celebrated 4/20 with
the release of his 5-track EP Even More Saturday Night Car Tunes
featuring the Yo Gotti-assisted “Do It for a G.”
Chedda Da Connect is burning up with
his underground hit “Flicka Da Wrist.” Now the Houston rapper adds some
star power with the Desert Storm remix featuring Rick Ross, French
Montana, Plies, and Maino, who all show out on their flashy verses.
2 Chainz has also debuted his own TRUmix to the song featuring Cap 1.
While
she comes off her 4/20 high, Rihanna has leaked a short and sweet
interlude from her upcoming album. On the 1:12 long “James Joint,” she
sings about her love for weed.
“I’d rather be smoking weed whenever we breathe / Everytime you kiss me / Don’t say that you miss me / Just come get me.”
“Dude, I’m in love with my interludes. This one called ‘James Joint’ is on constant repeat,” RiRi told V Magazine.
Her
eighth LP is due sometime this year featuring production from Kanye
West. “[The album is] soulful and aggressive, whether it’s lyrically,
musically, or just the tone of my voice.”
A$AP Rocky spitting on a New York-style boom bap beat? That's a rare treat, one that we've only heard on the rare cut like "1 Train" in the past, but add another to the ranks today. The Pretty Motherfucker appears on a track on Raekwon's new album F.I.L.A., and it should appease anyone who was ever bothered by the fact that he came out of the gate sounding like he was from Houston or Memphis. This one's called "I Got Money" and it was produced by the ever-impressive S1. The beat's led by marimbas, a choir and an organic-sounding bassline, and over it, Rae and Rock rap about the good times.
O.T. Genasis catapulted to success thanks to the internet's obsession with "CoCo." We were all in love with the "CoCo." O.T. Genasis is still in love with it too, but he's expressing it in a different way this time around. The Busta Rhymes-signed rapper returned the other week with a loose cut, "The Flyest,", "Ricky." Rather than the yell-at-you flow he used in "CoCo," O.T. goes the melodic trap banger route while still providing an incessantly catchy hook. Is "Ricky" like a "CoCo" 2.0? Let us know what you think of "Ricky."
Hot damn. Rihanna turns up the temperature in the summer issue of V Magazine. The “American Oxygen” singer goes topless, showing off her assets in a platinum blonde wig and blue panties on the cover, which reads: “The rapturous return of pop’s ultimate bad gal.” In the colorful shoot by fashion photographer Steven Klein, RiRi drapes herself in a yellow fur while catching some rays in front of a Mobil fuel tank, and sips from a plastic cup, strategically placed over her breast. Donning a pink newsboy cap, she sucks a popsicle and channels a sexy Stepford wife while lounging in the pool. She also speaks about her upcoming eighth album, which is being executive produced by Kanye West. “Dude, I’m in love with my interludes. This one called ‘James,’ joint is on constant repeat,” she said. “[The album is] soulful and aggressive, whether it’s lyrically, musically, or just the tone of my voice.” When asked about privacy, she told V, “Do I even give a dick about that anymore?” See more photos from RiRi’s risqué shoot below. The issue hits newsstands May 7.
As they raise funding for their eighth album on Kickstarter, De La Soul liberates a new collaboration with Nas entitled “God It” (via Pitchfork). However, the G_Force-produced track will not be featured on the album. “While busy at work, we also like to play,” said De La Soul. “This song is not on the new album, but an indication of good music to come. We’re still in Atlanta recording and it sounds amazing! We can’t wait to get this new album to you.” With 11 days to go, the group has already raised $472,000 (their original goal was $110,000). The LP will feature 2 Chainz (“Whodini”) and Little Dragon (“Drawn”), along with a track called “Devil Wears Candy.”
In the last remaining hours of 4/20, Juicy J lights up a freestyle in celebration of the smokers’ holiday. Over Drake’s “Energy,” the superstar stoner raps about his frenemies and bagging an R&B chick, with a shout-out from DJ Khaled. “I got frenemies, got a lot of frenemies / Got a lot of people tryna drain me of this energy.” Before he releases his album THC (The Hustle Continues), Juicy will embark on his “Hustle Continues Tour” on May 14 in Houston.
J. Cole celebrates puppy love—literally—in the video for “Wet Dreamz,” the fourth visual off 2014 Forest Hills Drive. After playing a house slave in “G.O.M.D.,” the North Carolina MC delivers another unexpected concept. Directed by Ryan Staake, the playful clip follows Cole’s puppy as he meets a female companion and falls in love for the first time. But they’re not the only ones. Watch the surprise ending. Cole recently wrapped the first leg of his “Forest Hills Drive Tour,” and will head to Europe later this month for “Act 2″ with special guests Jhené Aiko and Pusha T.
Rick Ross keeps the 4/20 celebrations going with the video for “Quintessential” featuring the biggest stoner of them all, Snoop Dogg. The Bawse gets to pimpin’ in the black-and-white clip, while Snoop blows some kush in his cameo. The DJ Toomp-produced track can be found on Rozay’s album Hood Billionaire. Blaze it up.
In honor of 4/20, Lil Wayne teams with WeedMaps.com to premiere the Eif Rivera-directed video for “HollyWeezy” off his mixtape Sorry 4 the Wait 2. While sitting atop a candy-painted red whip, Tunechi puts on for his city and his crew including manager Cortez Bryant and Young Money president Mack Maine, who both make cameos. “I come from the streets, but got superstar written all over my face,” declares Tunechi, who is currently on his “Release Partiez” club tour. Watch him go from Hollygrove to Hollywood and look out for The Free Weezy Album, which Wayne calls his “best work yet.”
Thug life. Glasses Malone reps the west on his Kendrick Lamar-assisted single “Thuggin’,” the first leak off his upcoming album Glasshouse 2. The L.A. rapper embraces his thuggishness (“I don’t do Versace, that’s that gay shit / Yeah, I said it, I’m a thug”) and slams George Zimmerman, while K-Dot won’t apologize for who he is (“The corporate world don’t like it, but I said it”). Kendrick’s chart-topping album To Pimp a Butterfly recently crossed the half-a-million threshold, making it the seventh album to do so this year.
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