***EXCLUSIVE*** World Premiere of Amber Rose 1st single “Fame” ft Wiz Khalifa
Amber Rose has officially launched her music career as her song “Fame” featuring her boyfriend Wiz Khalifa just dropped moments ago. This song features some great singing by the model and Wiz comes in and kills it. Look for more music from this duo coming very soon! Some weird dj talking at the beginning and clean for now, will update with nodj/dirty as soon as we get it. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required... Read More
What inspired Drake’s ‘Take Care’
Drake’s Take Care is an album that can give a critic a headache. That’s not only because of how obvious it is that whatever one chooses to say about Take Care doesn’t matter in the faintest – the album has been a huge deal since its title was announced – but because the album is inscrutable, a glistening sports car with tinted windows and building-rattling bass, blazing past and leaving you gawking in its wake. Compared with... Read More
Drake make the biggest jump for a single by a male solo artist in Billboard Hot 100
With his sophomore album, Take Care, less than three weeks away, Drake just keeps on winning. Not only is he featured on the Queen of Rnb’s new single, starring in an NBA 2K12 commercial and celebrating just turning 25, he is also making a name for himself in the record books. After matching Diddy’s record of ‘Most Rap Number Ones’ earlier this month, he has now matched Akon’s record for the biggest jump for a single by a Male solo artist.... Read More
Updates on Jay-Z’s new album
On to the next one. With Watch the Throne still selling like hotcakes, JAY-Z is already working on some new material. Not one to rest on his laurels, Andy WarHov has been busy laying down new tracks for another album, according to newly appointed Def Jam Executive Vice-President of A&R, No I.D. “He played me a couple of things,” says No I.D. I gave him some music while we were at the ‘Watch The Throne’ sessions. But... Read More
BMI Urban Awards honored Snoop Dogg, Drake, B.o.B, Lex Luger, Universal Music Publishing
Dr. Dre, Warren G, Nas, Bootsy Collins, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Game and others rally to celebrate Snoop Dogg’s career From receiving seven BMI awards, one for the songwriter of the year , Drake dedicted it to his mother also mention how Sylvia Rhone told him he didn’t have what it takes to make it in the music game, Loud boos from the crowd. The incomparable Snoop Dogg was honored as a BMI Icon. With seven songs among the most-performed,... Read More
[New Music ft ] Jay-z & Kanye West ft. Otis Redding – Otis
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Nicki Minaj talks about and finding her comfort zone due to her wardrobe malfunctions on touring with Britney Spears
On How Much Time She Had To Prepare For The Britney Tour I’m going to be honest: I haven’t even done a dress rehearsal for this tour yet. I know most people wouldn’t come out and say that, but we’ve been really, really pulling this off by the skin of my teeth because like you said, I had just come off a tour, and right after the tour we had to prep for a lot of other things. We really didn’t have a lot... Read More
"Hold Up…Waiiiiiiit" Nate Dogg Died?
Word spread around Twitter late Tuesday night (March 15) that Long Beach, Calif. music legend Nate Dogg has passed away. The rapper (real name: Nathaniel D. Hale) was just 41 years old. At press time, details regarding his death were unknown. However, longtime collaborator and Dogg Pound member, Daz Dillinger, confirmed the news. Long Beach’s Press-Telegram also confirmed the news from Nate family. “R.I.P. TO MY HOMEBOY NATE DOGG DPGC... Read More
Willow Smith Enlists Help From Jay-Z For Debut Album
Willow Smith has revealed that Jay-Z is more of a creative mentor than a boss to her. The 10-year-old singer is currently working on her debut album, which is due to be released in the summer. Jay-Z has been helping the ’21st Century Girl’ star with her musical direction for the record. “Whenever I have a creative block, he’s always like, ‘Do what artists do when they have a block. Make a song about it’,”... Read More
J.Lo 'Not Aware' Of Kat Deluna Song Controversy
Jennifer Lopez is oblivious to allegations her new song On The Floor bears striking similarities to a track by R&B singer Kat Deluna, insisting she is “not aware” of the brewing controversy. The Love Don’t Cost a Thing hit-maker debuted her single on the radio last month, but the tune immediately caught the attention of music fans who pointed out its resemblance to DeLuna’s track Party O’Clock, which was... Read More
Kanye West Addresses Illuminati Rumors, Corporate Sponsor Pullouts & Fires At Critics
Nowadays when you hear about a rapper freestyling, it’s generally a written verse spit acapella or over a track that’s not his. Dudes really aint trying to come off the top with it anymore. That’s why Kanye West’s off the top of the dome freestyle at Blue Note jazz club this past Saturday (February 26) with jazz pianist Robert Glasper and his Robert Glasper Experiment is so impressive. He hits on all of the issues that... Read More
[VIDEO] Sean Garrett And J. Cole “Feel Love”
Not long ago, songwriter Sean Garrett was churning out tunes for other artists, including Usher, Jesse McCartney, and Britney Spears. He’s also collaborated with Swizz Beatz to produce some of Beyonce’s biggest hits and backed up the Harajuku Barbie herself in her“Massive Attack” vid (sans shirt). But now, Garrett is putting himself front and center in his compositions, particularly with his new video for “Feel Love,” featuring J. Cole.... Read More
Lupe Fiasco Says He Flirted With [rip] While Making 'Lasers'
In a new, wide-ranging interview, rapper Lupe Fiasco dug deeper than usual when revealing his inspirations and journey to complete his much-anticipated record ‘Lasers.’ Speaking to Details, Fiasco said that he fell into a deep depression after initially submitting his album to Atlantic Records two and a half years ago and getting rejected for not knowing “how to do what Kanye does.” He dealt with that sadness on a track... Read More
Baby Confirms he's In Talks With Rick Ross
Earlier this month, rumors spread that Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group was on the market, with potential partners like Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Lyor Cohen’s Warner Music, Diddy’s Bad Boy Records and Bryan “Birdman” Williams’ Cash Money family all mentioned as being interest in acquiring the imprint. XXLMag.com recently caught up with Baby to find out the possibility of Rozay joining the YMCMB family. “We in talks right now,” the... Read More
