Before the Seattle Mariners took on the Los Angeles Angels, Macklemore (with Ryan Lewis), threw out the first pitch at Safeco Field. On another note, the tandem’s album The Heist arrives October 9th and the packaging is fuckin’ awesome.
Diddy’s viral series captures his oldest son Justin’s first college football game on Saturday. Although he’s red shirted, the UCLA Bruins beat Nebraska 36-30. Take that!
Jigga Man debuted a new verse last night while performing with Coldplay at the Paralympics in London. Instead of dropping the audio, he broke down his lyrics on Life + Times. Reading is fundamental. The thought behind the verse is, anyone with a disability, just wants a sense of normality – that’s why they’re competing in these games. That was the idea to make the verse as inclusive for as many people, and to make it as normal as possible. […]
Sometimes, half an hour isn’t long enough for Charlamagne Tha God and Lil Duval’s commentary on MTV2’s Guy Code. Enter Hood State Of The Union, where the co-hosts will give their thoughts on music, sports and entertainment. Check out the first episode where they discuss the Yeezy 2’s vs. Air Jordans. MJ all day!
After making its debut at Sundance Festival, Uncle Lonnie’s next flick, LUV is set to hit theaters on November 9 and here’s the official trailer. Peep a scene from the film here. An orphaned 11-year-old boy is forced to face the unpleasant truth about his beloved uncle during one harrowing day in the streets of Baltimore. hhnm
While out in L.A. for his first VMAs, A$AP tells Bootleg Kev that he isn’t pleased with the outcome of A$AP Mob’s mixtape. He also spoke on working with Rihanna and more. Sidebar: A$AP x Alexander Wang Ad
There’s a war going on outside. And while in Iraq, Xzibit crosses behind enemy lines in the video for his album’s title track. Napalm in stores October 9.
Jay-Z joined Coldplay tonight for the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in London. While the band performed “Paradise”, Hov recited a new verse. This is the remix? semtex
X gives fans a look at the creative process of his forthcoming album featuring footage from studio sessions and recent live performances. Undisputed drops September 11.
During Drake’s OVOFest last month, Drama seized the opportunity and shot a video for his lead single. That throwback footage really brings things full circle. Quality Street Music drops October 2nd. yardie
Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.