New Visual: Cover Art + Promo Vid: Kiss The Ring By DJ Khaled

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

KISS THE RING - DJ Khaled

Today DJ Khaled revealed the cover art (pictured above) for his forthcoming album, Kiss The Ring, along with a 1 min & 6 second promotional video advertising the new album - which you can check out below.  The highly anticipated, collaborative project is set for release on August 21st, the day following Khaled's birthday.

Soundtracking: Listen & Watch: "We Found Love" By Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Soundtracking. | AG. | <3 | "We found love in a hopeless place" - Rihanna

Talk That Talk | We Found Love | Rihanna | Calvin Harris

Official Video

Soundtracking: Listen: "25/8" By Mary J. Blige + Lyrics

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Soundtracking my life.

My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | 25/8 | Mary J. Blige

Audio

Lyrics

I can love you with my eyes closed

I see your heart through a blind fold

I ain’t never ever met another better

So my baby ain’t no way that I’ma let go

From the north to the south pole

On the east or the west coast

Every area code, all over the globe

Ain’t nowhere on the planet you can go that I won’t

From sun up to sun down

I’ll always be around,

Every minute of every hour

Still it ain’t enough time

Cause I got days and days of love, for you boy

And I don’t wanna have to rush

But 24/7 ain’t enough

Cause I got so much love for you boy

I need another hour and a day

So I can love you 25/8, 25/8

You ain’t gotta worry about me, no

Ain’t no question at my loyalty

You been there for me, even when nobody

Cared enough to check and see if I was breathing

See don’t nobody really know me, know me

You and me, we got history

So I give you applause

For loving me boy, put your hand in my hand

I'll lead the way out

From sun up to sun down

I’ll always be around,

Every minute of every hour

Still it ain’t enough time

Cause I got days and days of love, for you boy

And I don’t wanna have to rush

But 24/7 ain’t enough

Cause I got so much love for you boy

I need another hour and a day

So I can love you 25/8,

Can't nobody give me love, give me love

Like I need

See I love the way you make me smile

When things ain’t going right

You know how to hold me tight

Can make the pain go away, yeah

Every day baby, every night baby

On the week day, on any day

On every day, I’m alive baby

I’ma love you, help me sing it out

Every day baby, every night baby

On the week day, on any day

On every day, I’m alive baby

I’ma love you, help me sing it out

Days and days and days of love, for you boy

And I don’t wanna have to rush

But 24/7 ain’t enough

Cause I got so much love for you boy

I need another hour and a day

So I can love you 25/8...

Lyrical: Listen: Feel Inside By Mary J. Blige Ft. Nas + Lyrics

Lyrical: Listen: Irreversible By Mary J. Blige + Lyrics

Lyrical: Sharing MY LIFE with you | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) By Mary J. Blige

Listen: "Feel Inside" By Mary J. Blige Ft. Nas + Lyrics

Thursday, Mat 24th, 2012

I'm still soundtracking the story of my life today with Mary J. & her latest album. - You know who this one's for.
"I wanna make you happy but you just don't see it / I wanna be around babe but I'm so tired of competing"

My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) | Feel Inside | Mary J. Blige | Nas 

Audio

Lyrics

[Intro: Mary]

Turn the track up a little bit

We need to rock in here

I wanna make you happy

[Verse 1: Nas]

I'm not at all happy or elated, this category ain't my favorite

It's my story, I'mma state it, you could love it or hate it

I'm just a misfit blessed with good dick and intelligence

Hood nigga holding no grudges on petty shit

I started, why are we cold-hearted, so guarded

Scared to get hurt, trying not to love the hardest

That's garbage, remember when we loved each other

Bathtub scrubbed each other, chillin', champagne spillin'

Uh, feelin' like the shit gon' last forever

Time went so fast, we had a blast together

Laughs we had, friends we spent time with

Now I be seeing your friends out, then I'm reminded

How we all used to gather up for the holidays

Now your friends all nervous to speak, they act afraid

I was your bestie, how it get to this

As I reminisce, takin' off my MJs in my empty crib

Mary...

[Verse 2: Mary]

I wanna make you happy

But you just don't see it

I wanna be around, babe

But I'm so tired of competing

We say all the wrong things

Till we make each other cry

What are we doing?

Will it ever get better?

My heart, my soul

I gave, it's yours

I can't get back

All the things that I lost

Boy, I love you

But you're pushing me away

[Hook: Mary]

I gave you everything that I got

Watched my feelings walk on by

Ever get sick of trying?

This is how I feel inside

[Verse 3: Mary]

Now I was hoping

We'd get through this together

You said you'd love me

Through all types of stormy weather

Wasn't it you who said

We'd be together for all time

But it keeps messing with my mind

My heart, my soul

I gave, it's yours

I can't get back

All the things that I lost

I need you here near me

But I can't make you stay

[Hook]

[Bridge: Mary]

I never thought that I would have this feeling

Do you think for once that you can truly mean it

Wasting so much time disagreeing

See, I'm to the point where I don't know what I believe in

[Verse 4: Nas & Mary]

[Nas]

If you don't want this, I don't want this, I do my morning crunches

Play my jazz, pray to the east, and watch the sunset

Uh, but yet I was blowin' you up the other night

Could tell your girl was telling you what to write back

Tell me why it's like that

[Mary]

So make up your mind, boy decide

We can't go on like this, this ain't right (it ain't right)

Feeling really bad, feeling kinda low

Think it's time to go

[Hook]

- Lyrics from rapgenius

New Video: "Riley" By Juicy J

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

I always post the new Juicy J for the boss! <3

"Riley" by Juicy J - Off that Blue Dream & Lean mixtape

Official Video: "Riley" - Juicy J

Lyrical: New Mixtape - Listen & Download: Blue Dream & Lean By Juicy J

Listen: "Irreversible" By Mary J. Blige + Lyrics

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

For AG.

"Irreversible" By Mary J. Blige

My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)

Listen ->  Irreversible

Lyrics

I'mma love you anyway [3x]

Look how the tables turn

You're at a loss for words

Just let it go

It's been too long for us to let it burn

I know you're mad right now

But we're gonna talk this out

Better or worse, that's what we said

So there's no walkin' out

We don't always see eye to eye

I can be wrong

You can be right

Just couldn't find cause it is weren't the fight

Whatever it's gonna take

We gon' try

I've got your heart

And you've got mine

So there's no saying goodbye

No matter how we work it out, Work it out, Work it out

Cause love is irreversible versible versible

No matter how hard we try

There just ain't no rewind

You can't go back in time

Cause love is irreversible versible versible

I get emotional

Sometimes you treat me cold

But love's still here, won't disappear, Can't let it take control

We may just lose our way

When we communicate

Can't nothing come between you and me

We're of forever faith

We don't always see eye to eye

I've got your heart

And you've got mine

So there's no saying goodbye

No matter how we work it out, Work it out, Work it out

Cause love is irreversible versible versible

No matter how hard we try

There just ain't no rewind

We can't go back in time

Cause love is irreversible versible versible

I'm gon' love you anyway (anyway), Anyway babe (anyway), I'm gon love you, yea(anyway)

I'm gon' love you anytime (anyway), Anyday (anyway)

So let's try to make it right

No matter how we work it out, Work it out, Work it out

Cause love is irreversible versible versible

There just ain't no rewind

We can't go back in time

Cause love is irreversible, Versible, Versible

Sharing MY LIFE with you | My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) By Mary J. Blige

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

To my readers:

I'm sorry, I've been a little distracted lately... here's what's on my mind. 

- A

To AG, if your even reading:
I love you.
- A

Sharing my life with you | MY LIFE II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) |
Available for purchase here: iTunes: My Life II By Mary J. Blige

1. Intro - Mary J. Blige

2. Feel Inside - Mary J. Blige Feat. Nas

3. Midnight Drive - Mary J. Blige Feat. Brook-Lynn

4. Next Level - Mary J. Blige Feat. Busta Rhymes

5. Ain't Nobody - Mary J. Blige

6. 25/8 - Mary J. Blige

7. Don't Mind - Mary J. Blige

8. No Condition - Mary J. Blige

9. Mr. Wrong - Mary J. Blige Feat. Drake

10. Why - Mary J. Blige Feat. Rick Ross

11. Love A Woman  - Mary J. Blige Feat. Beyoncé

12. Irreversible  - Mary J. Blige

13. Empty Prayers - Mary J. Blige

14. Need Someone - Mary J. Blige

15. The Living Proof - Mary J. Blige

16. Miss Me With That - Mary J. Blige

17. Someone To Love Me (Naked)  - Mary J. Blige Feat. Diddy & Lil Wayne

"Why" By Mary J. Blige Featuring Rick Ross

Official Video

Lyrics

[Mary J Blige]

I’ve been logging in my bed, running til my eyes are red

We both said that things will change

But it’s still the same shade of gray

I get mad you walk away

When it all just start to fade

I know you’re fed up so am I

But we just can’t say goodbye

Boy, you know I love

But I just can’t go on no more

Feelin this way

[Chorus]

You got me sayin’ why, why, why?

Can’t we get it right?

Just can’t get it right

Don’t know why, why, why?

Can’t we get it right

No matter how hard we try

[Rick Ross]

I got her looking at me sideways

Live every night like it’s a Friday

My conversations are so monumental

Licking on her ear, I’m whispering a couple riddles

She fell in love with my technique

I made her call me boss when in the bedsheets

We both coming from the same place

All in her both coming at the same place

Still on my dope boy swag

Top down on my Cam’ron, Oh boy swag

Played the hand we were dealt from the beginning, baby

You the dealer, cut the deck, while we winning baby

[Chorus]

Got me sayin’ why, why, why?

Can’t we get it right?

Just can’t get it right

Don’t know why, why, why?

Can’t we get it right

No matter how hard we try

[Mary J Blige]

Can’t we turn love around

We build it up to break it down

If you knew the way I feel

You would know that this love is real

But live in heaven, go to hell then

Go right back, across the lesson

Tired of stressin’, get the message

I can’t live in this depression no more

Boy, you know I love you

But I just can’t go on feeling like this no more

[Chorus]

Got me sayin’ why, why, why?

Can’t we get it right?

Just can’t get it right

Don’t know why, why, why?

Can’t we get it right

No matter how hard we try

Back on my own again…

"Love A Woman" By Mary J. Blige Featuring Beyonce

Audio

Lyrics

[Chorus]

So you think you know how to love a woman

But I think there's still some things you need to know

So you think you know how to love a woman

Well I feel there's still some things you need to know

And you need to know

[Mary J. Blige]

A woman

She needs more than material things

A woman

Needs so much more than what a man can say

[Beyonce]

A woman

Needs you to make love to her, she needs more than sex

Oh, a real woman needs a real man

That don't talk about it, be about it

Put that work in, still shows his woman real romance

[Chorus]

So you think you know how to love a woman

But I think there's still some things you need to know

So you think you know how to love a woman

But I feel there's still some things you need to know

Things you need to know

[Beyonce]

A woman

She likes to talk, and work it out

A woman

Likes for you to watch her back, protect her crown

[Mary J. Blige]

A woman

dont only want your make up sex

She wants your respect

And a real woman never wanna walk

Into a room, see another woman

Knowing information she don't even know about her man

[Chorus]

So you think you know how to love a woman

But I think there's still some things you need to know

So you think you know how to love a woman

But I feel there's still some things you need to know

that you need to know

[Beyonce and Mary - Bridge]

Make your way home

At a decent hour everynight

pick up your phone

Just to say you're still in love from time to time

Remind her, that she's still beautiful in your eyes

And ride with your woman,

Make her feel that you're always on her side

When she cries,

Ask her what she's feeling

Let her know you sympathize

Gotta swallow your pride

Got some making up to do, gotta make it right

Kiss her real slow and get down and blow her mind

Got to take your time

I say, Kiss her real slow and get down and blow her mind

Say it one more time, Say it one more time

Kiss her real slow and get down and blow her mind

Got to take your time

Don't no want minute man

We wanna have fun til she finish man

But that's asking too much

You never know how to be…

Love a woman…

[Chorus]

Boy you think you know how to love a woman

But I think there's still some things you need to know

So you think you know how to love a woman

But I think there's still some things you need to know

Things you need to know

You think you know how to love a woman

Listen: New Music By Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West x Miguel x Jadakiss x Mos Def x DJ Khaled x Roscoe Dash x Busta Rhymes - "Pride & Joy"

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

"Pride & Joy" By Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West & Miguel (Funkmaster Flex Radio Rip)

Spotted @ Rap Radar (IFWT)

***UPDATE***

"Pride & Joy" By Fat Joe Ft. Kanye West, Miguel, Jadakiss, Mos Def, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash & Busta Rhymes

New Video: "Let's Talk" By Omarion x Rick Ross

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

The Untouchable Maybach Empire Presents: Omarion x Rozay - Let's Talk

Spiff TV | Maybach Films

WSHH

Lyrical: Behind The Scenes: "Let's Talk" By Omarion x Rick Ross

Self Made Volume 2 in stores June 26th - Pre-Order

New Video: "What You Smoking On" By E-40 Ft. Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kocane

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

E-40 drops another visual off his latest project, The Block Brochure, entitled "What You Smoking On," featuring Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kocane - Directed by Damon Jamal.

Official Video: "What You Smoking On" By E-40 Ft. Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt & Kocane

Lyrical: New Video: "Catch A Fade" By E-40 Ft. Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E

Made In America Music Festival Tickets Are Officially On Sale!!

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Made In America Music Festival Tickets Are Officially On Sale!!

Tickets are on sale!  Get yours now!! 

Ticketmaster

Lyrical: Jay-Z Announces Made In America Music Festival

New Video: "Tried To Tell Em" By Paypa Ft. Raekwon x Nick Ds x JD Era

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Paypa drops a new EMBRYO directed, visual off his latest mixtape, The Bottle: Henny On The Rocks II.  The new video called, "Tried To Tell Em" features Raekwon, Nick Ds and JD Era.  Check out the video below and if you haven't already, you can download the new tape here: datpiff.com/Paypa-The Bottle: Henny On The Rocks 2

Official Video: "Tried To Tell Em" By Paypa Ft. Raekwon x Nick Ds x JD Era

Video: Jay-Z Talks About Design Of New BK Nets Logo With MTV News

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

I told you Hov did a lot of short interviews after his announcement of the Made In America Music Festival in Philadelphia on Monday; here's another one with MTV News/ Rob Markman where Jay talks about keeping the redesign of the Brooklyn Nets logo classic - continuation of yesterdays clip with MTV News interviewing Jay about Jay Electronica's debut album.

Lyrical: Hello Brooklyn: Brooklyn Nets Logo Revealed

Video: Behind The Scenes: "Daughters" By Nas

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Nas hits the streets of LA with his beautiful daughter to film the visual, directed by Chis Robinson for his latest single, "Daughters" - produced by No I.D., off his upcoming album, Life Is Good.  Today he drops a little exclusive behind the scenes footage via his tumblr, to hold us over until the video's actual debut.

Lyrical: Listen: "Daughters" By Nas

nasirjones.com

LIFE IS GOOD - July 17th, 2012

Rock The Bells 2012 Official Lineup

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

ROCK THE BELLS 2012

International Festival Series

A World Class Hip Hop Platform

REPRESENT | RESPECT | RECOGNIZE 

During Guerilla Union's launch party lunch at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles yesterday, the official Rock The Bells Music Festival 2012 lineup was released.  If you find yourself in attendance this year, you can expect to witness two highly anticipated, historical reunions by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and The Hit Squad!  In addition the list includes Kid Cudi, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, J Cole, Atmosphere, Ice Cube, Mac Miller, Method Man & Redman, Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky & Immortal Technique.  While that's only naming a few for the list continues; please note that Lupe Fiasco WILL NOT be performing despite what the advertisement says.

The festival will hit 3 locations this year, starting on August 18th & 19th at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA.  The show will then stop at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA August 25th & 26th before it finishes it's journey on September 1st & 2nd at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ.

Presented By Guerilla Union & Boost Mobile 

For more information on ROCK THE BELLS 2012, including ticket pricing & on sale dates, please check out their official website here: rockthebells.net

New Video: "Catch A Fade" By E-40 Ft. Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

APLUZFILMS

HEAVY ON THE GRIND ENTERTAINMENT

CATCH A FADE

E-40

KENDRICK LAMAR

DROOP-E

VIDEO PRODUCED BY TIM CAIRO

DIRECTED BY FREDO TOVAR, SCOTT FLEISHMAN, APLUS

Off E-40'S The Block Brochure available for $24.99 here: iTunes

Listen: New Music By 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) - “What The Streets Want"

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Next Tuesday on May 22nd, the dynamic duo, 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) will be releasing their new album, 2012 - available for pre-order here: undergroundhiphop.com

Today the duo offers up a tasting of their latest creations with a bonus cut off the project entitled, “What The Streets Want."

"What The Streets Want" By 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology)

Homage paid to Straight Fresh for the shareable mp3, ty!

Video: Hit-Boy Speaks With Noisey About His Future Rap Career & #JayZInterview

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

#JayZInterview

The West Coast genius, G.O.O.D. Music Producer, Hit-Boy sits down with Noisey for their "Let The Beat Build" series and discusses his future rap career.  He says he will be releasing his HIGHLY ANTICIPATED debut record, "Jay-Z Interview" on his birthday in June - the wait is finally almost over!

Video: Jay-Z On Jay Electronica's Debut Album & "Scary-Good" Lyricism With MTV News

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Jay-Z Speaks With MTV News About Jay Electronica's New Album & "Scary-Good" Lyricism

Following Jay-Z's Press Conference yesterday for the announcement of the Made In America Music Festival during this years Labor Day weekend in Philly, Hov took many brief interviews where he spoke on a range of creatively intellectual subjects which included his stance on same-sex marriage & Roc Nation's New Orleans artist Jay Electronica's debut album.  Regarding the projects release, Jay admitted Mr. Electronica runs on his own time but also said that the album is close to completion.  Regarding the lyricism, Hov said "It's exactly what it should be — it's amazing. Him as a lyricist is almost scary. He's scary good" - (@ MTVNews)  The interview closes with Hov saying, "I'm doing something to it that's really uh, uh untraditional - so we'll see how it works." - I can't wait to hear what that's about!
Watch the clip below and check out Rob Markman's article here: MTV News: Jay-Z Says Jay Electronica Album Is 'Really Close'

Listen: New Music By T.I. - "Like That" - Hot 97's Angie Martinez *Exclusive*

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Only about a half hour ago, T.I. hit up Angie Martinez at Hot 97 and premiered a new track entitled, "Like That" off his upcoming project, Trouble Man.  I'm listening to the record now and I really like that!

"Like That" By T.I.

***BRAND NEW MUSIC*** T.I. ‘LIKE THAT’ [EXCLUSIVE MUSIC] « The Angie Martinez Show
 
trapmuzik.com

Listen: New Music By Chief Keef x Young Jeezy - "Understand Me"

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Chief Keef teams up with The Snowman on a new record entitled, "Understand Me."  After listening to the track, I understand; Keef wants to be called Sosa because he thinks he's Sammy & Jeezy's on that kilo gram flow.

"Understand Me" By Chief Keef x Young Jeezy

New Video: "Way Too Gone" By Young Jeezy x Future

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Official Music Video: "Way Too Gone" By Young Jeezy x Future

(TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition)

New Visual: VH1 Behind The Music Notorious B.I.G. - (Full Episode)

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

VH1 | Behind The Music | Ep. 232 | Notorious B.I.G.

On Thursday, May 3rd, VH1 aired a new, updated & remastered edition of their episode of Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G.  

"Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G. shows the Brooklyn-born MC rising from the streets to the throne of hip hop, revealing how his thriving career and larger-than-life presence was cut short when he was gunned down at 24." - vh1.com
Watch the full episode below.

In addition you can check out the episode's best moments here: www.vh1.com

Lyrical: Sneak Peak of VH1's Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G.

Life+Times | Streets Is Watching: Jahlil Beats (Visual)

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Life+Times | Streets Is Watching: Jahlil Beats

Roc Nation freshman Jahlil Beats escorts Jay-Z's web creation, Life+Times, on a journey through his creative process and talks about signing to Roc Nation while offering a glimpse into his reality.  Watch the clip below and check out the full article here: lifeandtimes.com/streets-is-watching-jahlil-beats

CNN Interviews Jay-Z Regarding Obama & Same Sex Marriage (Video)

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Jay-Z Supports President Obama &  Same-Sex Marriage (Via CNN)

Jeff Rosenthal from Rolling Stone with Jay-Z (Photo Credit: Miss Info @ missinfo.tv)

Yesterday following his Press Conference for the upcoming, Made In America Music Festival, Jay-Z sat down with CNN where he discussed supporting President Obama 100% and same-sex marriage.  

CNN | Trending: Jay-Z Still Has Obama's Back | politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

+ Don't miss Jeff Rosenthal's interview with Hov, here:
Rolling Stone | Jay-Z Will Invite Obama To Play His Philadelphia Music Festival | Jeff Rosenthal | rollingstone.com

New Visual: Young Jeezy - Paris Takeover

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

N****s In Paris - Young Jeezy Takes Over Paris

N****s are in Paris and Young Jeezy puts on for the city with the ultimate takeover featured in his new four minute & twenty-four second promotional film entitled “A Real Ni**a in Paris.”  The flick is directed by Christopher Wilkes and captures the Snowman during his European Tour last month.