[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”mm2″] Apparently, Alicia Keys likes this Maybach Music. Along with Bruno Mars, Swizz’s ol’ lady returned to the main stage tonight at the 2011 BET Awards. During her piano medley, she brought out Rick Ross for “Maybach Music 2”. Sweet!
Across the pond, Beyoncé hit up the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury as the first African-American female to headline the UK annual music festival. 4 in stores this Tuesday. More footage below.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”mary_j_blige-41″] The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul opened up the 2011 BET Awards. Before the close of her set, she gave the first live performance of “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over” featuring Jadakiss and Fabolous (who wasn’t there). The song will appear on DJ Khaled’s We The Best Forever.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”khaled_onone”] While on the 2011 BET Awards Red Carpet, DJ Khaled premiered the video to the song of the summer. Remember, We The Best Forever July 19th.
Where’s Young Breed? Well Torch and Gunplay both hold it down for their fellow Carol City Cartel member with their own take on the Geto Boys classic. Color Cut Clarity coming soon.
With Dr. Dre in attendance, Nipsey brought The Marathon last night to the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd. Check out one more clip underneath.
[vodpod id=Video.11726922&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] For the first time ever, Saigon Da Don hit La Bellevilloise in Paris last night. Up top, Miss Edgy C caught Sai performing his Statik Selektah-produced track “So Cruel”.
Yesterday, Busta Rhymes announced that N.O.R.E. joined his Conglomerate. Busta clarifies that he didn’t sign Noreaga, but formed a partnership with his Militainment. swaggatory
The Mighty Mos took the outdoor stage and headlined yesterday’s Fort Greene Festival in Brooklyn. Of course, it was only right he put on for his borough with a rendition of Jay-Z’s “Brooklyn Go Hard”.
During the Glastonbury Music Festival this weekend, Janelle Monáe displayed her fancy footwork and gave the audience a performance of her standout track off her critically-acclaimed debut, The ArchAndroid.
Man, this drop from Masspike Miles is seriously smooth from start to finish. The Road Less Traveled totally delivers on that signature R&B vibe, and the production choices across these tracks are just insane. It honestly feels more complete than a lot of full-length albums out right now. Tracks like "Devoted" with Bun B and the title track hit different when you are just cruising around the city late at night. If you are heading out to grab the physical copy or hitting up a late-night listening session across town, trying to flag down reliable taxi services can sometimes be a real hassle, so planning ahead definitely saves the mood. Overall, this project proves why he is such a vital part of the Maybach crew. Definitely keep this one on repeat for a while.