Ace Hood was back on Power 105.1’s morning show. He discussed his single, departing from Def Jam, and rolling through these mean streets. UPDATE: Back with Power 105 today, Ace discusses his album Trials & Tribulations, the watch debacle, his loyalty to DJ Khaled, the Zimmerman verdict and more. Sidebar: Hot 97 Interview
Machine Gun Kelly cleans up for his new black-and-white visual. The track can be found on his latest mixtape, Black Flag. Grab it here.
Have no fear, Killer Mike and El-P are here. Here’s their latest feature presentation off their recent collaborative effort, Run The Jewels.
Who’s to say I can’t be an Obama, a Tiger Woods worth about a billion dollars? Ty Kidd Previously: My Pleasure
As long as Robin Thicke has his family and friends, he’s living the good life. With that being said, here’s another release off Blurred Lines. Album drops July 30.
In support of Flex’s Who You Mad At, Me Or Yourself? tape, Loso and Flex put their money where their mouth is and ride through the city in their new video.
Come this Fall, Cudder is hitting the road and is bringing Big Sean, Tyler, The Creator and Logic to a few selected cities. The 13-stop show begins September 6 in San Diego. Peep the itinerary below. Sept. 6 – San Diego – Valley View Casino Center – w/ Tyler The Creator Sept. 10 – Vancouver, Canada – Thunderbird Sports Centre – w/ Big Sean & Logic Sept. 11 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater – w/ Big Sean & Logic […]
After a few delays, Cory Gunz finally drops his new collection of music, Datz WTF I’m Talkin Bout. Guest appearances include Busta Rhymes, Mack Maine, Wiz Khalifa and more.
In typical fashion, Count and Mooney do things the ski mask way in their brand new visual. Don’t Feed The Killaz 4 August 8.
In support of their collaborative project, 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s 2, Pete Rock and Camp Lo make their getaway with Uncle Murda on their latest release. Tape drops July 30.
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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.