HIP-HOP is more than music, HIP-HOP has crossed cultural boundaries that other music genres never crossed. HIP-HOP is not only the music you listen to but the way you walk, talk, dress and act. HIP-HOP is a state of mind, an entire generation. Thirty + years strong, we are the HIP-HOP generation.
"Rap is what we do, HIP-HOP is how we live!" - KRS One
Ricky Rozay and Usher have teamed up again on a new record. This time the track is for the Boss's upcoming, highly anticipated album, God Forgives, I Don't - set for release on July 31st.
Today lebronjames.com released an official playoff mixtape called, The Campaign, which features new music from Fabolous, Ryan Leslie, 2 Chainz, Trae The Truth Ace Hood, Maino and more; hosted by Lowkey of youheardthatnew.com
The first track on the project is entitled, "My Team Winning" and features Fabolous going in on one of Travis Porter's beats.
Today in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum with Mayor Michael Nutter, Jay-Z announced his Made In America Music Festival; sponsored by Budweiser. The festival will run for two days on September 1st & 2nd (Labor Day weekend) at Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park. Jay will of course be headlining the event but there will also be twenty eight musical acts of various genres, on three separate stages “that embody the American spirit.” With an offering for any and everyone passionate about music, this is surely a show that can't be missed! Tickets will go on sale May 23rd and the proceeds will go to the United Way.
Here's a clip of Hov's speech via Vimeo + additional pics below: