Waka’s new album, Triple F Life is one week away from its release and he decides to release his next single with Nicki, Tyga & Flo Rida. Waka might have a hit with this one. Purchase the new single on iTunes.
Ci Ci recently announced her next album, One Woman Army will soon be marching our way. For her first single, she recruits 2 Chainz to help work up a sweat. Chainz rolls in at the 1:54 mark.
The calm after the storm? Not really. After pulling out of Summer Jam, Nicki phoned into Flex this evening to recap yesterday’s events.
Pete Rock shows he’s still got it on the mic as he joins Nottz track 7 off his EP, In My Mind. Feel free to turn this one up more than once and cop the project when it drops tomorrow. hhnm
In preparation to his new project, 2.0, Roscoe Dash brushes off his naysayers and keeps his grind going with his new tune. Stressed out? Smoke on some Loud.
With Shaheem Reid on the mic, our folks over at Cîroc takes us backstage at Met Life Stadium to recap what we did and didn’t see during yesterday’s Summer Jam. Sidebar: Backstage With DJ Green Lantern
Dancing like he never left, Mason Betha diddy-bopped across the stage and joined French and Wale for their “Slight Work” remix during last night’s Summer Jam. Welcome back.
Whether your girl is single or taken, all drinks are on Cory Gunz for his latest track. No word on where this will live, but hopefully it isn’t on our tab.
Here’s the end result when you feed the apes—well actually when Gunplay monkeys around with Weezy F. on the track. hotnewhiphop
Stack’s grind lives on. The release of the Pros & Cons DVD/CD, featuring previous recordings from the late Stack Bundles will coincide on the 5th anniversary of this death on June 11, but you can purchase it here. Proceeds will help benefit the will go to the Foundation for Rayquon Elliott. xzone
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.