Yesterday across the pond, Melanie Fiona premiered some new material off her upcoming album, The MF Life. Oh, how sweet the sound. Melanie’s not too bad neither. amarudontv

Last Friday (December 4), marked three years since the untimely death of Pimp C. While on a Canadian tour, his partner-in-rhyme Bun B remembers his fellow Underground King and notes his favorite Pimp C lyrics with Devi Dev. R.I.P. Chad Butler. Related: Lupe Talks UGK With Rosenberg

[vodpod id=Video.5069897&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.realgravity.com%2Fcached%2Fapi%2Fstaticplayerxml%2Fc0e00780-d58f-012d-2afb-12313b079c51%2F7c1941497267168f3530703e29e976d8] While our own YN held down his duties on his first day at Shade 45, The Breakfast Club kicked off their new show at Power 105. Angela Yee, Charlamagne, and Envy discuss post-show thoughts and upcoming plans with VIBE.

Bullets got no name and triggas got no heart. With Spice 1’s Notorious Bastards Vol. 1 dropping in two weeks, he follows up the first leak by adding his bars to Twista and Game’s “No Love”. Have a heart and check it out.

[vodpod id=Video.5069661&w=425&h=350&fv=] Nicki Minaj made her first appearance on Lopez Tonight yesterday. She introduced her new alter ego and even received a booty protector from George. Merry Christmas indeed. Afterward, she gave a performance of “Moment 4 Life” from the current #2 album in the country. [vodpod id=Video.5069693&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Bobby Ray is set to release his brand new tape No Genre this Tuesday, alongside his boss T.I.’s No Mercy. Features are going to include T.I., Bun B, Wiz Khalifa and Donnis, with production from Kanye West, Jim Jonsin, Quincy Jones and B.o.B himself. UPDATE: Download link, tracklist, and new video “The Watchers” below.

[vodpod id=Video.5065489&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.realgravity.com%2Fcached%2Fapi%2Fstaticplayerxml%2Fc0e00780-d58f-012d-2afb-12313b079c51%2Fe5c7f5971604285848ae4d35c7fdf570%3Fembedded%3Dtrue] Mikey Fresh of VIBE got to sit down with the L.E.P. Bogus Boys last week before their show at S.O.B.’s in NYC. They talk about their latest mixtape Don’t Feed Da Killaz Vol.3, upcoming projects, and co-signs from Drake. If you’re not following, it might be time to start.  

[vodpod id=Video.5065053&w=425&h=350&fv=] Ricky Rozay and his protege Masspike Miles finally release the visuals for his new single which appeared on his Superfly mixtape back in August. It’s better late than never right? Cameos from Ace Hood & Mr. Trill OG. wshh  

Photo: Ernest Estime Better late than never, another member of the Roc Nation fam, J.Cole, also called in this morning right before the clock struck 12 to talk about his friendship with Drizzy Drake. Europe, get ready! And is Jermaine gonna finally finish that album before Xmas? Hmm.

Today was my first time ever hosting the Shade 45 Morning Show and Wale was gracious enough to call-in from Montego Bay, Jamaica. We touch on his first gold record, Waka’s “No Hands”, the drama with Kid Cudi and his working relationship with Rick Ross. Pay attention! Break 1: Break 2: