Here’s a treat for the Internets. Cole kicks his verse from Reflection Eternal’s heralded “Just Begun”. Dare I say this kid is starting to develop quite a reputation for murdering folks on their tracks? Well at the very least he truly holds his own. On the other side, his verse from “A Star Is Born”.
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I spent the first night of 2010 in DC as a special invited guest of the homie Wale for his two sold out shows at the 9:30 club. His fellow Roc Nation co-D J.Cole did his one two thing at the early show and I caught up with him right before he touched the stage. After the jump, Jermaine’s opening number, “Dollar and A Dream”.
A kilt-sporting Cudi and John Legend celebrated their New Years at the W hotel in Miami. Together, they rock out to Cudder’s verse from David Guetta’s “Memories”. DNC
Last summer, The Knux released a song titled, “Fuck You”. Five months later, the twosome are still waving their middle fingers. Download here. Tracklist below. 1. Floozy 2. Pop the Cork 3. Fruits (Feat. Malbec) 4. Watchu Say 5. Fuck You
It’s official! Rihanna has figured out how to start writing a book and if she has her way, it’s going to be a hot summer with the release of her new book, Rihanna: The Last Girl on Earth. With the assistance of Simon Henwood, the title is set to drop this June. No details as to what will be discussed, but you can already pre-order it here. Rihanna-Daily x Rizzoli Bookstore
Finally, here’s the complete visual to the dynamic duo’s intoxicating track. Ladies, open wide. No, your mouth silly!
50 and the Unit were just a few celebrities that took over Pure Nightclub in Vegas on New Year’s Eve. Leave the babies home and party like a rockstar millionaire in 2010. Nav
In today’s edition of the Post-Tribune, the pride of Gary, Indiana is profiled in his hometown paper. Gibbs’ musical stylings are a throwback to the 1990s’ heyday of gangsta, when Ice Cube and Tupac Shakur shocked audiences with violent images of life as a young black man in a blighted city. Read the article in its entirety here.
Dope! But for now…. Heads Up: HHNM
Masego continues to show his creativity and versatility with Studying Abroad: Extended Stay. The combination of live instrumentation, smooth vocals, and West Indian influences makes this project an exciting listening experience. Adding new collaborations with talented artists gives fans even more reasons to explore the album and appreciate its musical diversity. I also appreciate how music and learning can connect through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. In the same way that listeners explore different musical styles, people can improve their practical skills by learning useful techniques such as "How to calculate proportions easily". Understanding proportions can make everyday calculations, comparisons, and problem solving much simpler. This is a great reminder that exploring new ideas can be rewarding in music, education, and daily life.