Nas got the “Summer On Smash” with one of the worst singles of the year. The busy Swizz Beatz production and empty lyrics are quite cringe-worthy, just like this performance at the Detroit installment of “vitaminwater uncapped.” There was absolutely no chemistry between them, and Miguel’s microphone was on mute or something. Read More »

Ciara says she has shed her reserved shell and is much more comfortable in her own skin. Now, with newfound confidence, she is unafraid of being vulnerable. One Woman Army will exhibit her growth as a woman. The Atlanta entertainer sat down with Claudia Jordan, guest host of Centric’s The Hot 100, to discuss the project. Check out a preview of their sit-down below.

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Big Boi is aware that his single with Theophilus London is excessively obscene, and he it in mind while on set for “She Said OK.” The director, Alexi Papalexopoulos, hopes to effectively juxtapose expected roles from rappers and their women. ‘She Said’ is lifted from the Atlanta staple’s Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors LP, which is due out on November 13th. Read More »

Common is “No Sell Out,” and he makes that known on one of his “lost songs.” “Hand by their holsters, close to their toasters/Us against them, man, that’s the culture,” the Chicago lyricist expresses. The funky, No I.D.–produced jam samples Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm’s ’69 instrumental, “Getting Nasty.” Decades later and Billy Preston’s piano melody is still invigorating. Read More »

Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest returns as Phife Diggy (idk either) in the video for Dwele’s “What Profit” remix. The relationship exposed in the video is quite common–the man, whose only focus is gaining more prosperity, ignores the needs of his content girlfriend until she threatens to leave him.

‘Profit’ isn’t as instantly captivating as “What You Gotta Do,” but it’s groovy enough for a few spins. Read More »

Stripper lover T-Pain is providing another twerk-approved anthem for the acrobatic ladies. “Don’t You Quit” is the title of the pretentious record, which is laced with handclaps, a limited supply of auto-tune and a racy Mario. Bros. punchline.

T-Pain identifies himself as a stoic person seeking an outlet to express his frustration. He says he will liberate himself by venting on a mixtape, titled Stoic.

Illustrious bars have always been overshadowed by T-Pain’s exaggerated antics, and most have associated him with being the go-to hook man. Could an entertaining yet introspective solo project convince listeners to take him seriously after 7 years? I doubt it, but we shall see.

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