Inside Engine Room Studios, CTRL caught up with Renaissance man, Ryan Lewis. In part one of their inaugural interview series, Ryan speaks on life after selling over 10 million records and VMA wins.
King Chip (Chip The Ripper) puts on for his city with the release of his mixtape, 44108. Guests include KiD CuDi, Pusha T, Scarface, MJG and more. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
A few years ago, Young Guru said he wanted to teach at a university. Now he’s getting his chance this fall at USC’s (University of Southern California) Thornton Contemporary Music Division. As an an artist-in-residence, Guru will conduct lectures and help develop a degree program in music production. Read his Q&A with the LA Times after the jump.
You know what they say: Mo money, mo problems. But with Mike Will Made It on the beat, Juve and Spitta Andretti have no qualms watching the money pile up.
Big Boi had to postpone his Shoes For Running Tour this summer after hurting his leg. But before his injury, here’s footage of how he and Killer Mike put it down on stage. Hey heartbreakers, Dangerous Lies And Vicious Rumors is available here.
Now that the kids heading back to school, F.A.B. gave back to his community earlier this week by handing out over 1,000 backpacks to kids in Oakland. I found my backpack, have you?
Nick Cannon invited Pusha T to provide the musical number on the latest episode of Wild N’ Out. Before the credits rolled, Push gave a live performance of “Millions”. My Name Is My Name October 8.
At one point in Cam’ron’s career, he turned down three movies. But after starring in two featured films, he’s now bringing his talents to YouTube along with Cousin Bang and wifey, Juju. Here’s the trailer to his drama series, 1st Of The Month. Hopefully, those sex scenes don’t raise any red flags.
According to Page Six, rumor has it that Jay-Z will be selling his Brooklyn Nets stake to former NBA player, now team head coach Jason Kidd. In 2003, Kidd convinced Hov to buy a stake in the franchise.
For Birdman, Lil Wayne and Kells, it is still the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Grab a red cup and enjoy the new video off the Rich Gang compiliation album. Cheers!
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.