June 28, 2013 @ 2:45 PM EDT
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As Janelle Monae prepares for The Electric Lady on September 10, she gets back into the groove for the forthcoming album’s second single.
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June 28, 2013 @ 12:56 PM EDT
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The 26th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards went down last night in Beverly Hills. During the ceremony, Kendrick received his Vanguard Award from the Doc. “Kendrick Lamar is a class act,” said Dre as he took the podium at the Beverly Hilton. “I’m proud to know him. I’m proud to work with him and he is an important part of the new generation of hip-hop, and it’s definitely continuing the legacy of Compton.” ru
June 28, 2013 @ 12:55 PM EDT
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Out from the ghetto, the Talk of New York comes through with his new mixtape. Guests include 50, Lloyd Banks, Twista, Raheem DeVaughn and more. Hopefully the rest aren’t as bad as the previous releases.
June 28, 2013 @ 12:45 PM EDT
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Powered by Samsung, Grand Hustle’s first lady re-works her current single with Folarin adding his contribution. Her The New Classic album coming soon. nav
June 28, 2013 @ 12:44 PM EDT
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From sun up to sun down, Joey Bada$$ makes his rounds around New York in his brand new video. Off his upcoming Summer Knights on July 1.
June 28, 2013 @ 8:53 AM EDT
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Still laid out on the couch, Rick Rubin listens to Shawn as he explains his pops’ and his own fatherhood’s influence on his “Jay-Z Blue” record. Magna Carta Holy Grail drops July 4.
June 28, 2013 @ 8:10 AM EDT
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In his rap alias, producer Drumma Boy hosts an exclusive affair on his brand new track featuring Gucci Mane and Young Dolph.
June 27, 2013 @ 10:40 PM EDT
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Whether you’ve seen the pearly gates or going through hell, Hov breaks it all down as he speaks on one of the tracks off his Magna Carta Holy Grail album. Hear it all on July 4. Rick Rubin sure loves that couch.
June 27, 2013 @ 9:07 PM EDT
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Looks like everyone came out in Houston. On Monday, J.Cole’s tour rolled into the House of Blues. And with a handful of guests on deck, here’s a quick summary of the evening’s show.
June 27, 2013 @ 7:42 PM EDT
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Connor is springing leaks left and right. Today, he takes it back to the good ol’ days on his latest featuring Chris Webby and the Kushed God. Unconscious State July 2.
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.