At the loading dock in NYC’s meatpacking district, Kanye hosted a listening session for his upcoming album, Yeezus. He played a few tracks off the album, explained its concept and marketing strategy. Those in attendance included Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, Timbaland and more. Above is a highlight via Info. Yeezus drops a week from today.
From the kitchen to the studio, ScHoolboy serves a plate of them leafy greens on the latest leak off Oxymoron. Depending on your palate, these collard greens may be an acquired taste. Produced by THC.
Originated from his All-Star 2013: Take Flight mixtape, Trae takes us down to the Lone Star State in his latest VEVO release. Banned coming soon.
Following the audio premiere earlier in the day, Kelly brought Wiz along with her to the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon for their first live performance. Talk A Good Game June 18.
Emilio Rojas bears it all with his latest release, No Shame…No Regrets. Features include Chris Webby, IAMSU!, Lecrae, Troy Ave and Styles P. Make no apologies and download after the jump.
Joe Budden’s got another chip on his shoulder. And this time, he talks about his love lost over Drake’s instrumental. VH1’s Couples Therapy, here we come.
With a guitar in hand, DJ Quik returns with new music and puts the pedal to the medal in its accompanying video. Our bad on having this slip past the Radar. nr
Sosa visited Sway recently and spoke on his longevity, Jay-Z and more. Afterwards, he cracked the mic while ?uestlove beatboxed. The Roots’ Wise Up Ghost drops September 7. AZ’s Doe Or Die II coming soon.
Let’s get ready to rumble. In support of their collaborative project, Clash Of The Titans, DJ Paul and Drumma Boy take Vegas and kick it ring side in their new clip. I didn’t hear no bell.
Down in Nawlins, you can find Young Roddy and 3D Na’Tee reppin’ their area to the fullest in their new video. Off the JET pilot’s release, Good Sense 2. Don’t touch that dial.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.