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Jul 31, 2011

J.Cole – Any Given Sunday EP

“Every Sunday til the album drops I’ll be back with something. Maybe just 1 song, maybe a video, depending on how I’m feeling.”

In place of a mixtape, J. Cole will be releasing something new every Sunday until the album drops, and will feature different kinds of media. Cole World: The Sideline Story is due out Sept. 27.
Tracklist and download link (after jump) below.

Drake – Headlines

6:10 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

The first official release off his sophomore album Take Care scheduled to drop on his birthday, October 24.

Drake – “Headlines” (prod. by Boi-1da & Noah “40″ Shebib)

Via OVO

Jul 29, 2011

Reebok Classic Crepe Leather

5:46 AM fashion,Sneakers No comments

Reebok has released the Crepe soled version of its Classic Leather running shoe. A simple black suede colorway with dark grey stitching and logo stripes and the Crepe outer sole. Alternate view (after jump) below.

Game – Infrared (Prod. by Cool & Dre)

1:44 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

“I’ma keep name droppin’. As long as my name poppin.” Game

Mavado - I know U Want Me (Remix) feat. Ne-Yo

1:39 AM Dancehall,Music No comments

Ne-Yo adds his vocals to Mavado's 2010 hit "I Know U Want Me".

Jul 28, 2011

50 Cent – I’m On It (No tags)

11:43 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

OFFICIAL VIDEO: Beenie Man – “Lets Go”

6:03 AM Dancehall,Music,Music Video No comments

The King of Dancehall Beenie Man's visual for his new summer hit, Lets Go.

Wiz Khalifa Breaks Silence On Big Sean & Curren$y Collabs (Video)

5:57 AM Interview No comments

Everyone was curious when Wiz Khalifa released five new tracks via his Twitter account featuring Curren$y and Big Sean: "O.T.T.R.," "Weed Brownies," "Dot Dot Dot," and "Flowers," produced by Big Jerm, and "Proceed," produced by Cardo without any inclination as to what they were actually for. Wiz finally sheds some light on the situation to MTV.

Jul 27, 2011

Air Jordan 3 Black/Cement 2001 vs 2008 vs 2011 Comparison

3:32 PM fashion,Sneakers No comments

There is nothing like a side-by-side comparison when it comes to a Jordan model being released for the 3rd or 4th or 5th time. MJO23DAN himself gives us a great side-by-side look at the 3 latest Black/Cement IIIs. The 2011 version has to be the most unlike the others with the entire insole being grey, having larger perforations on the tongue and the red accents being darker red. Check out this side-by-side-by-side comparison of the 2001, 2008 (CDP) and an early version of the 2011 release.

Find out for yourself by clicking through the photo gallery (after jump) below.

Chris Brown – Open Road (I Love Her)

12:37 PM Music,RnB No comments

Chris Brown leaked a snippet of "I Love Her" to tease fans. He tweeted "If the whole song doesn't leak then it's going on fortune! I have so many songs that I've recorded in my opinion that are siiiccccckkkk!". However, the full track was on the internet the next day.

In the piano-led ballad, Chris blames himself for losing the chick that he loved, perhaps hinting at his failed relationship with Rihanna.

50 Cent Cancels New Album, Threatens Leak Of New Dr. Dre Single

10:30 AM Entertainment No comments

50 Cent's frustration reached it's boiling point this morning (July 27) and in a series of tweets revealed that he would not be releasing his highly anticipated album "Black Magic". He further stated he would leak his 'Detox' collaboration with Dr. Dre titled "The Psycho" today at 2pm.

"Man I'm not releasing a album i can't believe interscope is this f*cked up right now. I apologize to all my fans.....I will work with other artist on there projects but I will not put out another album. They dropped the ball with me one time to many. "

"I LOVE DRE but I'm putting his next single psycho out tomorrow at 2:00 #SK..... Your gonna love it its a big song I just don't think it deserves a great set up sense they can't seem to get it right when it comes to me."

A First Look at BlackBerry Bold 9930

8:53 AM Tech No comments

Verizon accidentally posts BlackBerry Bold 9930 demo video early thanks to website blunder. The BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 is the thinnest BlackBerry yet, with many improvements over its predecessors while keeping the same form factor that BlackBerry fans have come to love. It now has a high-resolution 2.8-inch multi-touch display, a faster 1.2GHz processor, a larger QWERTY keyboard, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash capable of 720p HD video capture, and 8GB of onboard memory expandable with up to 32GB microSD. See video (after jump) below.

Jamelody - I Will Be There

7:48 AM Music,Reggae No comments

New Jamelody "I Will Be There", produced by LionTwin Studio.

Previous: Jamelody - Summertime (Pool Dive Riddim)

Nike Air Nevist-6

7:03 AM fashion,Sneakers No comments

A new high top sneaker is releasing from the Nike Sportswear Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. The Air Nevist-6 is almost like a winterized Air Royal, featuring two models in black or brown and both feature a premium leather and perforated leather tonal upper. It also comes with a black C.44 sticky rubber outer sole, a feature usually kept for the outdoor inspired ACG line. The Air Nevist-6 will be released in September 2011.

Check out the second colorway of the sneaker after the jump.

50 Cent – I’m On It (Tags)

6:42 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

50 is be back on it and lets the give us a new track with production from The Cataracs.
Props Los Angeles Leakers.

Jul 26, 2011

Video: Stalley – Pound

8:33 PM Hip hop,Music Video No comments

"Pound" off Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights, produced by Rashad.
Directed by Walu.

Download: Stalley- Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music)

Machel Montano - Doh Fraid | Lil Rick - Eh Yo (Charlie Sheen Riddim)

7:05 AM Music,Soca No comments

WINNING!!!! The perfect description of the "Charlie Sheen Riddim" produced by Dwaingerous for Barbados Cropover 2011. The riddim features Machel Montano, Lil Rick, Skinny Fabulous, Fadda Fox & Fantom Dundeal. Check out Machel Montano "Doh Fraid" and Lil Rick "Eh Yo" below.

Machel Montano - Doh Fraid

Lil Rick - Eh Yo

Wu Tang "Drunk Tongue" | Legendary Weapons Album Stream

5:33 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

Legendary Weapons, the latest compilation album from The Wu Tang Clan. This is the follow-up to 2009's Wu-Tang Chamber Music. Legendary Weapons makes similar use of Brooklyn soul band The Revelations and features every core Wu Tang member except GZA and Masta Killa. Other guests include Sean Price, M.O.P., AZ, Action Bronson & Roc Marciano among others.
View promotional video "Drunk Tongues" & album stream (after jump) below.

Video: Prodigy Interview w/ CoCo Vixen

4:19 AM Hip hop,Interview No comments

Prodigy sits down with CoCo Vixen to talk about his autobiography “My Infamous Life”, his prison stay, battling sickle cell, relationships with Nas/50 Cent/Jay-Z, and more.

Tony Yayo ft. Curren$y & P-Reala – Money To Burn

12:45 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

New track by Tony Yayo "Money To Burn" feat. Curren$y and P-Reala. Produced by Cardiak.

Video: Game ft. Chris Brown – Pot Of Gold

12:33 AM Hip hop,Music Video No comments

Game teams up with Chris Brown for The Red Album’s latest single “Pot Of Gold”. The album has a release date of August 23rd.

Jul 25, 2011

Smoke DZA – On The Corner (feat. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T.)

5:25 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

Off his upcoming album Rolling Stoned, Smoke DZA links with two of the South’s finest Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. for it's first single "On The Corner", with Big K.R.I.T. on the production. Rolling Stoned set to drop August 30th.

Amy Winehouse “Tears Dry On Their Own” (Organized Noize/Dungeon Family Remix)

12:22 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

On 23 July 2011 Amy Winehouse became the latest musician to join Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jacob Miller (musicians who died at the age of 27) in the 27 Club.

Dungeon Family show their respect for late British soul icon Amy Winehouse with this previously unreleased remix of “Tears Dry on Their Own” off of her sophomore album Back to Black. RIP Amy....

Kardinal Offishall – Ol Time Killin Part II (Anywhere)

3:41 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

Kardinal reverts to his old style with a sequel of his 2001 hip-hop classic “Ol Time Killin”, and gives us “Ol Time Killin Part II (Anywhere).” Produced by Dready & Kardinal and will be available on his upcoming album Mr. International.

Jul 24, 2011

Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross – Work

10:47 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

Check out anonther Maybach Music colabaration
Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross – Work

Jul 23, 2011

Jamelody - Summertime (Pool Dive Riddim)

9:37 PM Dancehall,Music No comments

Jamelody "Summertime" (Pool Dive Riddim) Produced By LionTwin Studio

Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y & Big Sean – Proceed

12:31 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

"Proceed" The fifth track in five days. Will they drop the full project tomorrow, or release it track by track until the entire thing is out. Cardo does production on this one. #HowFlyBoyz

Previous: Big Sean, Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa - Dot Dot Dot

Jul 22, 2011

Meek Mill ft. Mel Love – Middle Of Da Summer

5:16 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

New track from Maybach Music’s Philly bred Mc Meek Mill, called “Middle Of Da Summer” featuring Mel Love. Meek’s upcoming “Dream Chasers” mixtape will drop on August 11th.

[Video] Mac Miller – Best Day Ever

9:12 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

Mac Miller drops his official video for title track of his mixtape

Big Sean, Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa - Dot Dot Dot

2:27 AM Hip hop,Music No comments

{The new supergroup "How Fly Boyz"} Currensy, Wiz Khalifa, & Big Sean (prod. Big Jerm) has given us Track #4, "Dot Dot Dot". Will they give us at least 6 more tracks in the next 6 days? The full mixtape has to be coming soon……

Previous: Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y & Big Sean – Weed Brownies

Jul 21, 2011

Orlando Octave – Jah Will Never Let U Down (Jahlight Records)

6:15 PM Music,Reggae 1 comment

Jahlight Records and rising star Orlando Octave join forces to bring a massive message of hope to the masses with their new release entitled "Jah Will Never Let U Down".

More after jump....

Tanya Stephens - Get A Life (Ghett'a Life Sountrack)

12:48 PM Movie,Music No comments

Tanya Stephens, has written an analytic and thought-provoking tune that closely matches the storyline of the film.

So let the rain fall, and let the wind blow, Cause after the rainfall must come a rainbow, I keep dreaming of a better life, cause me must get a life.

So reads the chorus of the tune, which echoes the essence of Ghett'a Life, which is an action-drama story of overcoming obstacles despite social and economic barriers.

The film which has already copped two awards at the Cannes Film Festival, opens Friday, July 29 at cinemas in Jamaica.

See synopsis and movie trailer after the jump.

Richarde & Skeeto – Trini Love (Official Video)

11:45 AM Music No comments

Kyle "Skeeto" Amos & Richarde' Bereaux have released a new phenomenon that intertwines the Steelpan with fresh Rapso vocals in a way never done before.

In their latest release off the upcomming mixtape Status Change, Richarde & Skeeto gives Robin Thicke's "Lost Without U" instrumental some "Trini Love". Video after jump...

Luciano - Rub-A-Dub Market (Album Stream & MegaMix )

10:05 AM Music,Reggae No comments

Listen to the new album from "Jah Messenger" Luciano, Rub-A-Dub Market.
Listen to MegaMix below.

Theophilus London – Timez Are Weird These Days [Full Album Stream]

9:47 AM Music No comments

The 23-year-old Trinidad-born Brooklyn MC shows flashes of Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Electric and Rock and morphs it into a ridiculous new sound. Unique artists like London will one day be appreciated, it starts now with his new LP Timez Are Weird These Days. Thus, it is only logical that his major label debut LP is offered as a full stream.

Theophilus experiments with a wider range of sounds and styles compared to his earlier efforts This Charming Mixtape and Lover's Holiday. You can stream the album over at Spinner.

Previous: Theophilus London – Girls Girls $ (Video)

2011 MTV VMA Nominees

8:32 AM No comments

Katy Perry (9), Adele (7) and Kanye West (7) lead the way for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards nominations. The 2011 VMAs will be held August 28th at 9 PM EST.
Hit the jump for the complete list.

Pusha T ft. Tyler, The Creator 'Trouble On My Mind' Offical Video

6:10 AM No comments

Pusha T ft Tyler, The Creator – Trouble On My Mind Official Music Video.
Directed by Jason Goldwatch
Off Pusha’s Fear Of God: Ley Us Pray EP.
Continue reading for video...

Jul 20, 2011

Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y & Big Sean – Weed Brownies

11:47 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

Last nite the The "How Fly Boys" droped another track for the third consecutive night with the release of “Weed Brownies“, produced by Big Jerm. Look for the full mixtape coming any day now.

Previous: Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y & Big Sean - Flowers

Tyrese Ft R.Kelly & Rick Ross – I Gotta Chick (Remix)

10:45 PM Music,RnB No comments

Tyrese releases the official remix for his single “I Gotta Chick”, now featuring a verse from Ricky Rozay. “Open Invitation” drops Nov 1st.

Jay-Z & Kanye West Ft Otis Redding – Otis (Prod. by Kanye West)

8:10 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

First official leak off the highly anticipated project 'Watch The Throne'. The song pays tribute to the soulful legend utilizing cuts from his 1966 classic, “Try a Little Tenderness.

Jul 19, 2011

Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y & Big Sean - Flowers

11:51 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

For the second day in a row, past xxl freshmen Wiz Khalifa Curren$y and Big Sean blesses us with another track. What are they up to? Maybe a full-length project. Until then enjoy “Flowers” produced by Big Jerm.

Previous: Wiz Khalifa,Curren$y & Big Sean – O.T.T.R

Tony Yayo - Shot Caller

5:32 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

Tony Yayo drops some bars over French Montana’s “Shot Caller”.
Download: Link

Khari Kill - Ethel 2012

5:11 PM Music,Soca No comments

Brooklyn based Trini Reggae artist Khari Kill honors Soca legend Austin "Superblue" Lyons with a remake of Superblue's 1981 Road March hit "Ethel".

Jul 18, 2011

Wiz Khalifa,Curren$y & Big Sean – O.T.T.R

10:40 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

Wiz just let it go via his Tumblr. Produced by Big Jerm.

Melanie Fiona – Like I Love You (prod. Supa Dups)

10:32 PM Music,Reggae,RnB No comments

The producer behind cuts like Bad Meets Evil’s “Fast Lane” and Bruno Mars’ “Liquor Store Blues” laces Melanie with a track for her upcoming The MF Life mixtape, set to drop soon.

Jah Vinci - In my Life (Official Video)

10:41 AM No comments

Jul 15, 2011

Curren$y – Run Dat Shit (Prod. by Monsta Beatz)

7:16 PM Hip hop,Music No comments

Curren$y drops a new track from the DJ Drama mixtape "Verde Terrace" coming soon.

Download: Curren$y – Run Dat Shit (Prod. by Monsta Beatz)

We Celebrate The Birth Of Gregory Isaacs July 15: A Live Video Collection

6:24 PM Culture No comments

Ons Vier Celebrates the 15 July 1950 birth of reggae legend Gregory Issacs. We present a collection of our favorite performances from the "Cool Ruler".

Gregory Isaacs, who passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on 25 October 2010 at his home in south London will continue to live through his music.

Nicki Minaj Documentary On E!

4:56 PM Interview No comments

Nicki, born Onika Tanya Maraj, moved from Trinidad to New York at a young age and studied theater at LaGuardia High School of Music and Art before pursuing a career in rap and eventually getting signed to Young Money by Lil Wayne.

Follow along as the eccentric star speaks about growing up poor and seeing her family struggle, the fifth grade teacher who “changed her life,” stealing her dad’s car before she got her license, and how Lil Wayne almost cut her verse from “BedRock.”

Peep Documentary below.....

N.O.R.E. – Like The Way feat. Pharrell Williams (Video)

3:57 PM Hip hop No comments

N.O.R.E. crashes a college party and gets wasted in his video for the Neptunes produced track “Like The Way” featuring Pharrell.

Props: 57th Ave

Today family remembers Gregory Isaacs on his birthday by launching Foundation and placing a headstone on his grave.

12:26 PM Culture,Reggae No comments

TODAY, had Gregory Isaacs been alive, he would have been celebrating his 61st birthday. But for his widow June Isaacs she will be sharing the day with her late husband in a special way -- by launching the Gregory Isaacs Foundation and placing a headstone on his grave.

According to June, laying the headstone was just a matter of keeping with tradition. "We just see it fit to do it on his birthday as the other date that would have been next in line is October 25 his memorial."
June will also be using the occasion to officially launch the Gregory Isaacs Foundation, which she says is a tribute to the giving nature of the late singer.

Jade Lopez is back with ‘Hot Gyal’

11:14 AM Dancehall,Music No comments

A native of Fyzabad, Trinidad, Jade Lopez has been a part of the Caribbean music industry for the past eight years. Lopez was recognised for his the track “Bum Bum”, which received heavy rotation in the Caribbean and internationally, receiving the attention of music lovers in Canada, New York and Europe.

The track led to his 2008 nomination for the Best New Groovy Soca Artiste at the International Soca Awards.

After a brief hiatus, Lopez is poised to make his return to the mainstream market with “Hot Gyal".

Capleton, Fantan Mojah & Luciano - Rising Medley ( Official Video)

3:11 AM Reggae No comments

Brand new medley video from Capleton, Fantan Mojah & Luciano - Rising

Wale – Bad Girls Club f. J. Cole

3:03 AM Hip hop No comments

Wale and J. Cole pay homage to all the “bad bitches” on “Bad Girls Club,” the first single from the Maybach Music Group signee’s sophomore album. Produced by J. Cole.