Author: B.Dot

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis The Heist Strikes Gold

The underdogs are on top. Six months after it’s release, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ independent debut The Heist has gone gold. Their singles “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us” are currently, number one and 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Congratulations to the entire Sharkface Gang. After the jump, check them out at We Day in Seattle this past week.

Nardwuar vs. Pusha T

Nardwuar’s SXSW interviews aren’t over. This time, he runs up on Pusha T and puts him through the ringer. He says it took nine months to break “Grindin” and that Pharell threatened to give the beat to Jay-Z. Don’t drop the vinyl Push!

New Video: Snoop Lion Ft. Drake x Cori B “No Guns Allowed”

Snoop and his daughter Cori B increase the peace with Drake in their new visual aid. The track will appear on Snoop’s album Reincarnated which arrives on April 23rd. In regards to the song, Snoop says: “It’s a powerful song and we hope to spread a positive message that hits home with people. We’ve seen too much bloodshed involving guns and we want to prevent the next incident from happening. That’s what’s it all about, trying to bring awareness and push love […]

Jay-Z Launches Roc Nation Sports

He’s the Black Branch Rickey. Today, it was announced that Jay-Z has partnered with CAA to launch Roc Nation Sports. The agency’s first client is New York Yankees second baseman, Robinson Cano. According to ESPN, if Hov decides to become a full-fledged sports agent, he would have to forfeit his ownership of the Brooklyn Nets. Says Mr. Carter: “Because of my love of sports, it was a natural progression to form a company where we can help top athletes in […]

New Music: Bootleg Kev x Audio Push “Red Wine Remedies”

Bootleg Kev is set to release his first mixtape, Empire Business this Sunday. But before giving up the goods, here’s his first offering. Says Kevin: This first leak comes from Inland Empire’s own Audio Push. This is a group who I have been supporting for a long time now. They are finally growing into their own as artists and the world is noticing! They are a part of Hit-Boy’s HS87 collective and are truly a talented and dope duo of […]