Earlier this week, A$AP Rocky announced LongLiveA$AP would hit stores on 9/11. In a recent red carpet interview, he revealed he was only joking about that date and is actually hoping for a release date in the latter part of September. Read More
Ca$h Out faced a dilemma like many Atlanta rappers before him–choosing a follow-up single to his highly successful blreakout song. Unlike those many (Shop Boyz, etc.), Ca$h had another catchy, hood anthem under his belt. He has released the Wale-assisted “Hold Up,” a song from his It’s My Time mixtape. Read More
Esperanza Spalding and her friends opt out of a simple game of Spades or Twister for an imperial good time. The crew put on a show in honor of the unsung, noble royalty of the world. They may not have much, but in the eyes of those who love them, they are the mightiest regal beings of the land.
Though “Crowned & Kissed” is a standout on Radio Music Society, the video falls flat. Read More
Brandy appeared on HLN’s Showbiz Tonight to promote her forthcoming album, Two Eleven. Unfortunately, the Drop Dead Diva co-star talked about everything except that. The tactless interviewer, AJ Hammer, asked her about Lady Gaga’s haunting song, “Princess Die,” Ke$ha’s “suck it” lip tattoo, Bobbi Christina embarking on an acting career and Chris Brown’s troubling ways.
They even played a snippet of Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks’ new duet, “Celebrate.” It was B’s first time hearing the feel-good record, and she quickly became very emotional. Read More
Wednesday night, my Twitter timeline was filled with the hashtag, “Beer & Tacos.” Much to my surprise, the delicacy was actually a nightspot in Atlanta. DJ Drama hosted the event and brought out ATLiens T.I. and Future, along with Harlem’s A$AP Rocky. Earlier in the night, Ludacris made an appearance, but he isn’t featured in the footage below. Read More
“B*tch I’m self made, you’re just affiliated.”
Teairra Mari is a woman on her grind–‘from the time the sun comes up, she’s out getting green!’ The Detroit native will release her DJ Scream-hosted mixtape, Unfinished Business, on July 4. Check out her take on Chief Keef’s club banger, “I Don’t Like.” Read More
Lola Monroe flaunts her buxom and voluptuous body on the cover of BE magazine. In the “Sexy Summer” issue, the Taylor Gang lass speaks on working with Wiz Khalifa and the ongoing conversation concerning the state of female rap.
On working with Wiz. “After talking to Wiz about the plan, he told me what he had going on and saw everything I had going on in my movement and he wanted me to represent Taylor Gang…After talking to Wiz about the plan, he told me what he had going on and saw everything I had going on in my movement and he wanted me to represent Taylor Gang. The energy was positive and everything worked out.”
On female rap. “I think female rap is in a really good state BEcause there are a lot more females that are coming out, and I think it’s important for Hip Hop to have that diversity on a female stand point.” Read More
DJ Drama unites Atlanta, Philadelphia and Chicago’s finest for “My Moment,” a triumphant record that will appear on his LP, Quality Street Music (Sept. 18). 2 Chainz and Meek Mill trade verses while Jeremih drags the infectious hook. Read More