Snoop Dogg Is 'Reincarnated' As Snoop Lion: #Exclusives From His Press Conference

(After the press conference, Snoop took a handful of journalists upstairs for an intimate listening of Reincarnated)

Yesterday in New York City, the reincarnated Snoop Lion touched down at downtown hotspot Miss Lilly's for an exclusive press conference to announce his first ever reggae album with Diplo. Titled Reincarnated, the project marks Snoop Dogg's rebirth as Snoop Lion and following of Rastafarian culture. Be clear, this isn't some shtick Snoop is trying because he loves weed. Yes, that's a true fact and everyone knows he loves herb but this goes way deeper than smoking joints and reggae records. Snoop took the time to really learn and experience the culture. The music Snoop, Diplo, Angela Hunte, Jah Dan, and more created was straight from the heart. For the first time in his recording career, Snoop admittedly made a record that could be played for everyone, that includes his own kids and grandparents. Sonically, the album sticks to a more traditional roots reggae vibe and features vocals from singers who were there for the whole process. In fact, Lion actually said he had to tell his team he wasn't interested in getting big names to redo the vocals of Ms. Hunte and Dan. If you aren't familiar, she actually wrote the original 'Empire State of Mind' for Jay-Z and Alicia. Her version sounds crazy, btw.

Snoop says he recorded one of the most important songs of his career on this album, 'No Guns Allowed.' Listen to Snoop talk about it in detail, plus check out fascinating interviews with Snoop and rap and reggae triple OG Rob Kenner/BoomShots after the jump'

Snoop talks about the importance of his new song 'No Guns Allowed.'

Snoop's touching trailer of his life-changing rebirth in Jamaica. Vice captured the true essence of Snoop Lion's transformation and journey around the island. In this clip you can really see that Snoop became fully immersed in Rastafarian culture. The feature documentary will debut at the next Toronto film festival. Check it out above.

Watch Snoop and Diplo's 'Reincarnated' press conference below:

From the tiny backroom at Miss Lilly's in Soho, Snoop and Diplo held a private press conference to announce the upcoming release of their collaborative reggae album, Reincarnated. Hosted by Sway, fans received some real testimony straight from the Dogg Lion. He talked extensively about the project, his experience in Jamaica, upcoming charity project for the island, the most important song of his career and more.

Snoop and Rob broadcast live from Miss Lillys. In part one of their live interview, Snoop explains how his whole Reincarnated movement started.

Lion talks about really traveling through Tivoli Gardens, Trenchtown, and other notorious areas of Jamaica. It's interesting to hear Snoop say he met with people close to Christopher 'Dudus' Coke and his views on how the United States handled the situation.

Lion also goes in detail about his charity project with the owner of Patron. Together, they plan to start a program in local schools that will help teach the youth about farming techniques and business skills to actually sell their fruit crops.

For all the smokers, the highly contested Jamaica vs. Cali weed debate is settled once and for by Snoop himself.

Snoop and Rob K also spoke to Snoop for a more traditional interview. They discuss Snoop's early dabblings in reggae on 'The Day The N*ggaz Took Over.' This is important because Snoop explains how he first became introduced to reggae music for the very first time. It was an early friend and reggae who put him on. It's the same dude on the 2pac's 'Hail Mary' record. WOW.

The conversation concludes with Snoop talking about how he really got his Snoop Lion name aka bihani.
(via Boomshots)

Rick Ross Feat. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z '3 Kings' Video: A Collage of Past Footage

Tue 31 Jul 2012

While it's pretty hard to get '3 Kings' in one place for an official video, that doesn't stop Rick Ross as he puts together a collage visual in support of the Jake-One produced GFID cut. Watch the clip, directed by DRE Films and Jon J above. The album, God Forgives, I Don't is finally out today! Purchase on iTunes and Amazon.

Premiered by RapRadar

After the jump, watch Rick Ross' special sitdown with Hot 97's Angie Martinez, and his visit to Big Boy's Neighborhood'.

Rick Ross sat down with Hot 97's Angie Martinez and DJ Enuff for a special in-depth interview. The extensive discussion, streamed on Livestream, featured the group talking the rise of MMG, Ross' growth as an artist, and his new album. Gunplay makes an appearance to talk his new Def Jam deal, and the overall future for Maybach Music Group. Watch the full interview above.

Before hitting NYC, Ross was over in Cali and stopped by Power 106 LA's Big Boy's Neighborhood. The two talk more about the album, '3 Kings', a game of 'raft' where Ross has to pick between Meek Mill and Wale, and performs 'I'm On One' and 'John.'

Previously:
Rick Ross ' 'Hold Me Back' (Video)
Rick Ross ' '911'
Rick Ross Feat. Wale & Drake ' 'Diced Pineapples'
Rick Ross Feat. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z ' '3 Kings'
Rick Ross Feat. Meek Mill ' 'So Sophisticated' (Video)
Rick Ross Feat. Usher ' 'Touch'N You' (Video)

1. stash Says:
   July 31st, 2012 at 3:35 pm

   '3 Kings' strange how the odd one out puts the track on HIS album !!

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2. DJ Chuck NICE Says:
   July 31st, 2012 at 7:27 pm

   This is probably better than any vid they would have made with the real individuals'.lol

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Movie Trailers: 'Taken 2', 'Cloud Atlas' and the Last James Bond 'Skyfall' Clip I'll Watch

Skyfall, the next film in the Daniel Craig as James Bond era doesn't drop until November, 2012. But the new trailer has already sold me completely. (Who am I kidding'it was more like, 'Hey, starring Daniel Cra'' SOLD!) But here's the rub'these insane trailers drop, and then we wait for like 3-4 years, and by the time the movie drops, there's 12 more trailers, each one progressively more dumbed down and 'America's Got Talent'-ified. So come release day, I've seen 75% of the movie, 99% of the action scenes, and that's not okay.
So, as I did with Dark Knight Rises, and Harry Potter 7.2, and Prometheus'I'll enjoy this Skyfall trailer, and just wait it out for 4 months.
We know Bond fakes his death, Javier Bardem plays the baddie with a horrific blond bowl cut (but still not as bad as Bardem's No Country For Old Men bowl cut), there are hot ethnic love interests, and the new gadget tech Q is played by Ben Whishaw (who I loved in the BBC series, The Hour, and who stars in the upcoming Cloud Atlas too).

Do you think Skyfall (directed by Road to Perdition's Sam Mendes) can make up for that annoying Quantum of Solace and get back to Casino Royale status?
In other movie trailer news:
Check out the ridiculous Taken 2 trailer'Hey, Liam Neeson, your family is very abduction-prone: (
And the overwhelming Cloud Atlas trailer'Tom Hanks x Halle Berry'Really?
Watch after the jump

(James Bond's gadget guru, Q: played by Ben Whishaw)

(a comparison of Javier Bardem's horrifying haircuts: Skyfall vs No Country For Old Men)

Taken 2: Liam Neeson has to save his wife and child again. But now the daughter has gone from bimbo-bait to action hero? No! (Especially since I still have a grudge against actress Maggie Grace for being the most annoying character on LOST)

Cloud Atlas: Based on a very complex book about the interconnectedness of the universe. The Tom Hanks x Halle Berry film looks interesting but with producers The Wachowskis it could either be a mess or a visual feast. The Wachowskis used to be the Wachowski Brothers, back when they made The Matrix. Then one of them had a sex change, and now its Andy and Lana Wachowski. Lana is actually making a rare appearance to talk about Cloud Atlas, with her bro, and the director Tom Twyker.

Related:
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New 'The Avengers' Trailer: An Orgy of Super Heros, Plus One Loki
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: Post-'Theraflu' Manhattan Movie Date
Lana Del Rey Meets 'The Hunger Games' Mash-Up!
'Dark Night Rises', 'Prometheus', 'The Dictator' and More Movie Trailer Teases

New Music: Wiz Khalifa Feat. Project Pat 'Still Got It'

Mon 30 Jul 2012

Wiz Khalifa's known for his unique collaborations. While out on the road for his 'Under the Influence' summer tour, Khalifa liberates this new track with Project Pat titled 'Still Got It.' O.N.I.F.C. arrives August 28.

New Music: Wiz Khalifa Feat. Project Pat ' 'Still Got It'

via Wiz Khalifa

After the jump, Wiz previews his new album with MTV'..

'I get pretty personal on there, it's like a reflection of me and where I'm at right now. I feel like I did that the best way without getting too preachy or going too deep to the point where I lost anybody. I kept it all in the same playing field so it makes sense. I said, 'I'm put here to take care of the family, but how was I supposed to know/ If I don't take care of myself huh, then how am I supposed to grow.' It's simple, but it means a lot, and anybody who works their ass off will understand and be like, 'Man, the dude is talkin' some sh'.'

Previously:
Wiz Khalifa Feat. Game & Stat Quo ' 'Far From Coach'
Wiz Khalifa Feat. Busta Rhymes ' 'Different Cloth'
Wiz Khalifa ' 'Work Hard, Play Hard' (Video)

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2 Chainz & Kanye West Film 'Birthday Song' Video in Yonkers

Mon 30 Jul 2012

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2 Chainz Taps Lil' Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown on 'Based on a T.R.U. Story' (Tracklisting)

Mon 30 Jul 2012

On the heels of hosting a private exclusive first-hand listening session at New York City's 40/40 sports bar and nightclub, 2 Chainz reveals the credits to his upcoming debut album. Based On A T.R.U. Story is supported by the singles 'No Lie' with Drake, and 'Birthday Song' with Kanye West. The 17-track deluxe edition includes appearances from Lil' Wayne ('Yuck!'), Nicki Minaj ('I Luv Dem Strippers'), The-Dream ('Extremely Blessed'), Chris Brown ('Countdown'), John Legend and Scarface ('Ghetto Dreams'), and Mike Posner ('In Town').

2 Chainz filmed the video for 'I Luv Dem Strippers' with Nicki Minaj recently in Atlanta, while the clip for 'Birthday Song' was filmed in New York City with Kanye West.

Pre-order the deluxe edition on iTunes now, as Based On A T.R.U. Story arrives on August 14 via Def Jam Records.

View the deluxe cover, and full credits after the jump'..

(Deluxe Edition Cover)

2 Chainz ' Based On A T.R.U. Story (Tracklisting):

1. Yuck! (Feat. Lil Wayne)
2. Crack
3. Dope Peddler
4. No Lie (Feat. Drake)
5. Birthday Song (Feat. Kanye West)
6. I'm Different
7. Extremely Blessed (Feat. The-Dream)
8. I Luv Dem Strippers (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
9. Stop Me Now (Feat. Dolla Boy)
10. Money Machine
11. In Town (Feat. Mike Posner)
12. Ghetto Dreams (Feat. Scarface, John Legend)
13. Wut We Doin? (Feat. Cap1)
14. Countdown (Feat. Chris Brown)

Deluxe Edition:

15. Like Me
16. Feel Good
17. Riot

Previously:
2 Chainz Calls 'TRU Story' Album Cover 'Iconic' #DONDA
2 Chainz Feat. Drake ' 'No Lie' (Video)

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New Video: Rick Ross 'Hold Me Back'

Sun 29 Jul 2012

Rick Ross travels to the depths of New Orleans' in the video for 'Hold Me Back', the street single off his God Forgives, I Don't LP. Rozay visits the people of Calliope Projects for inspiration tying into the song's title and catchy hook. Swizz Beatz, Wale, Stalley, and N.O native Mia-X all make cameos. Ross' GFID album arrives this Tuesday, but you can pre-order right now on iTunes and Amazon.

Watch the gritty black-and-white video after the jump'..

Previously:
Rick Ross Recreates Juvenile's Classic 'Ha' Video for His Single, 'Hold Be Back' #504
Rick Ross ' 'Hold Me Back'

1. JaeDoe Says:
   July 29th, 2012 at 1:20 pm

   It's hard to enjoy William when you know all the facts about his upbringing. Some say it's only entertainment but to me hip hop is more than that.

   Also fed up with hearing these types of track's.

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   Banko0o0o Reply:
   July 29th, 2012 at 5:02 pm

   Yup, its the same type of track over and over again.. He ass man'

   And because of his fat nasty-ness I predict he will be dead in 10yrs!

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2. Spythe Says:
   July 29th, 2012 at 3:21 pm

   Hmmm what if Rick Ross is just a pawn used by the US government to continue to promote negativity in black neighborhoods to keep the prisons filled. Something about him just seems odd to me now. Something ain't right with this one.

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3. ROC BELUSHI Says:
   July 29th, 2012 at 4:06 pm

   did we really need the pussy hoe VERSE? Just when you want to annoint him he pulls this shit and just creates a chant that is destined to be in some youngin's mouth and not in their brain'he still doing good things with his crew but that verse should have been checked at the door and never allowed to leave the building'That third verse is the result of him making enough money where no one felt the need to tell him that was not hot!

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4. Decepticons Says:
   July 29th, 2012 at 4:25 pm

   HURD THE HOOK BEFORE, HURD THE FLOW BEFORE, HURD THE BEAT BEFORE, SEEN THE VIDEO BEFORE '

   Yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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5. WOLFJUICE Says:
   July 29th, 2012 at 4:29 pm

   Ross or rather Taj failed immensely at recreating Juvenile's Ha video

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New Video: Ludacris 'Jingalin'

Sun 29 Jul 2012

That post-hangover recap. Ludacris tries to remember a wild house party in 'Jingalin,' the lead single of his Ludaversal LP due later this year via Def Jam Records. Watch as Ludacris goes back to one unforgettable raunchy night that includes judging a jello wrestling match, flamethrowers, midgets, pillow fights, a lot of liqour, and a car in a pool?! Crazy.

Watch the Aristotle-directed visual below'..

Previously:
Ludacris ' 'Jingalin'

1. @E7ienne Says:
   July 29th, 2012 at 5:12 pm

   big homie done lost himself

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New Video: Big K.R.I.T. Feat. Ludacris 'What U Mean'

Sun 29 Jul 2012

Big K.R.I.T. and Ludacris are looking for some nasty freaks. After giving us 'Country S**t,' K.R.I.T. and Luda re-unite in the Decatur Dan-directed clip for 'What U Mean.' The black-and-white visual features a lot of beautiful eye candy, classic southern old school cars, and an overall simplistic clean video. The collaboration can be found on Big K.R.I.T.'s debut album,  Live From the Underground that's out now.

Ladies, take notes in 'What U Mean' after the jump'..

Previously: Big K.R.I.T. Performs 'I Got This' on 'Conan' (Video)

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Jay Electronica Taps Kanye West, Jay-Z, Diddy for 'Act 2: Patents Of Nobility' (Tracklist)

Sat 28 Jul 2012

It's been long overdue for Jay Electronica fans. Following his signing to Roc Nation back in 2010, not much has been heard from the New Orleans MC. This afternoon, Jay Elec took to Twitter and revealed the tracklisting to his upcoming Act 2: Patents Of Nobility album. The 15-tracks includes guest features from Kanye West ('New Illuminati' & 'Rough Love'), Jay-Z ('Road to Perdition' & 'The Shiny Suit Theory'), Diddy ('Welcome to Knightsbridge'), and Erykah Badu ('Life on Mars'). The Bullitts, Serge & Charlotte Gainsbourg, Latonya Givens, and The-Dream round out the final appearances on Electronica's first album under the label Jay-Z created.

For now, no release date has been announced but you can view the tracklisting details below'..

Jay Electronica ' Act 2: Patents of Nobility (Tracklisting):

Real Magic (Feat. Ronald Reagan)
New Illuminati (Feat. Kanye West)
Patents of Nobility
Life on Mars (Feat. Erykah Badu)
Bonnie & Clyde (Starring Serge Gainsbourg)
Dinner at Tiffany's (The Shiny Suit Theory) (Feat. Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jay-Z, and The-Dream)
Memories & Merlot
Better in Tune with the Infinite (Feat. Latonya Givens)
A Letter to Falon
Road to Perdition (Feat. Jay-Z)
Welcome to Knightsbridge (Feat. Diddy)
Rough Love (Feat. Kanye West)
Run & Hide (Starring The Bullitts)
Nights of the Roundtable (first draft skeleton)
10,000 Lotus Petals

Previously: Jay Electronica Touches on His Creative Process and Influences

1. Banko0o0o Says:
   July 28th, 2012 at 3:22 pm

   Well shit he really gettting that illuminati pussy so I wouldnt be surprised if that shit is a hit!

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   lost boy Reply:
   July 28th, 2012 at 8:16 pm

   Word! LOL

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2. '95 Live Says:
   July 28th, 2012 at 7:27 pm

   Who cares, dude has the most boring flow. Everyone praised and sucked him so much that he believed the hype. I would put the hype up there with the Detox(that's going to be garbage by the way), no matter how good it's never going to achieve the expect ions placed upon it. He dropped Exhibit C, which was amazing, but 50% of that song was Just Blaze's production.

   Also on a side note all this Illuminati shit is also such a distraction from the real problems in this world, its just another thing to blame when dudes fail. Lastly fucking a Rothchild doesn't make him more interesting by the way. Rappers should be judged by the music they release not by all the side bullshit.

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3. errorman Says:
   July 28th, 2012 at 7:28 pm

   This shit ain't never coming out because this nigga is a fake.
   http://www.the9elements.com/2010/09/artist-claims-jay-electronica-stole-his.html

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New Videos: Shawty Lo Feat. Lil' Wayne 'WTF', Plus Gucci Mane, and Rick Ross & Gunplay

Sat 28 Jul 2012

Better late than never, we think. Two years ago Shawty Lo and Lil' Wayne filmed the video for 'WTF' in Atlanta, not until today do we get the final product directed by Mr. Boomtown. Find the collaboration off Lo's Million Dollar Man mixtape.

More videos from Gucci Mane, and Rick Ross Feat. Gunplay below'.

Gucci Mane flexes in the black-and-white clip for 'Super Cocky,' the latest visual in support of his I'm Up mixtape out now.

With his new album, God Forgives, I Don't arriving Tuesday, Rozay hits the streets for his 'Same Damn Time' remix video with Gunplay. Stream the full version here.

1. Um... Says:
   July 28th, 2012 at 5:12 pm

   this dude Wayne went to jail and came out a new man haha

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Behind The Scenes: Fat Joe, Kanye West, Miguel, Jadakiss & More 'Pride N Joy' (Photos)

Sat 28 Jul 2012

It was an all-star cast on Saturday in Brooklyn, NY as Fat Joe filmed the video for his current single, 'Pride N Joy.' Kanye West, Miguel, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, and DJ Khaled all made it on-set of the Hype Williams-directed video. Even Ashanti came through and made a cameo sporting the ever-popular Givenchy Rottweiler cut-off top.

UDPATE: Bonus high-quality photos via Mel D. Cole/VillageSlum

Catch some photos below''

Photos via Fat Joe, Shaheem Reid, and DJ Khaled on Instagram

Previously: Fat Joe Feat. Kanye West, Miguel, Jadakiss, Mos Def, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash & Busta Rhymes ' 'Pride N Joy'

1. rampart Says:
   July 28th, 2012 at 11:07 pm

   Fat Joe brought out his top blouses

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2. spirit equality Says:
   July 28th, 2012 at 11:37 pm

   If Mos ain't in the video, I'll skip it. LOL. I remember Joe made an off-kilter comment about Blackstar back in the day, something like 'I don't make that Mos and Kweli rap'. Totally unnecessary jab. It's not like anyone could ever mix up with Joe was doing at the time (or ever) with what Blackstar did/does. Thought Mos' appearance here meant they had gotten past that. I'll be optimistic and assume Mos was busy if he doesn't make it?

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New Music: 50 Cent Feat. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys 'New Day'

Fri 27 Jul 2012

50 Cent is ready to make his mark in 2012 with his upcoming album, Street King Immortal this November. After much-publicized disputes with his label at Interscope, looks like the label and 50 are ready to go with what's being called his best project since the classic Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. The first release off the album 'New Day,' originally released as a single for Alicia Keys, but the G-Unit general makes it his own with the help from Dr. Dre. Hot 97's own DJ Enuff just premiered the new offering, which you can stream below.

New Music: 50 Cent Feat. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys ' 'New Day' (prod. by Swizz Beatz, mixed by Eminem)

Thanks to DJ Enuff

Stream the official dirty version via 50 Cent below'..

Previously: 50 Cent ' 5 (Murder By Numbers) (Free Album)

1. Carlos butler Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 6:24 pm

   The lyrics, feel and sound of this track is phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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   Banko0o0o Reply:
   July 27th, 2012 at 7:20 pm

   Yeah, I cant find anything wrong with this track either'

   He didn't completely escape from saying something I've heard him say before BUT he didn't sound like Brian Pumper either so that's a win in my book' Its just a good record.. Hit? Not sure! Could it be? Not sure! Of all the Alicia tracks I think he could have picked something better but it's not bad by any stretch..

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2. spirit104 Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 8:15 pm

   i actually dont like this song. dre and 50 make it better than the first version but its still a horrible beat. maybe its these cheap laptop speakers. will have to try again when i get home

   Reply

3. spirit104 Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 8:39 pm

   just a question. all my comments have to get moderated these days, so i was wondering if it was a new thing for the whole site or if ive been offside 1 too many times

   Reply

4. Spythe Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 9:49 pm

   Not bad, first 50 cent song I can actually listen to the entire thing.

   Reply

5. Big Ang Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 11:14 pm

   Best since Get Rich Or Die Tryin'?! Damn. Talk about high expectations'..

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6. '95 Live Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 11:20 pm

   Who really gives a fuck about Dr Dre rapping'Really on this and on the Ross joint, no one gives a fuck'As for Mr Jackson this is a bad move, everyone has heard the song as an Alicia Keys song'Dude becomes more irrelavant with every song he releases'karma is a bitchand it has caught up to Mr Jackson

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New Video: ScHoolboy Q 'There He Go'

Fri 27 Jul 2012

There's something so refreshing but raw about Schoolboy Q's style. He embodies that 90s West Coast gangsta rap spirit but keeps his subject matter relevant to what 20 somethings are really going through today. Along with Kendrick, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and the rest of TDE, Q is on a serious run right now. A few minutes ago, he let a another new video go from Habits & Contradictions.

Directed by David M. Helman

Watch 'There He Go' after the jump'

Related:
New Video: ASAP Rocky Feat. ScHoolboy Q 'Brand New Guy'

1. Franck Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 7:24 pm

   Too sick!!

   TDE taking over now, its their time

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Havoc Confirms Dissing Prodigy on Twitter: 'Mobb Deep is on Hiatus, Indefinitely'

Fri 27 Jul 2012

1. nar Says:
   July 27th, 2012 at 5:58 pm

   As a die-hard mobb deep fan, this truly saddens me. Oh well, at least I have the old albums to return too. 20 years might just be too long of a time for a group to stay together anyways.

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   Banko0o0o Reply:
   July 27th, 2012 at 6:25 pm

   Gay isnt a death sentence anymore so hey P. got turned out, o well!!

   I could really care-less about this etire story..Hip Hop sure,would it be great if P. came out? sure! ut does any of it matter, NOPE!!!

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Listen: Rick Ross feat. Wale and Drake 'Diced Pineapples'

Wed 25 Jul 2012

The title of Ross' last song on his upcoming God Forgives, I Don't album sounds so Ghostface Killah, but the track is 100% Maybach. On one of the album's most talked about tracks, Rozay, Wale and Drizzy all put on a superb show. Drake just handles hook duties but really helps smooth things out, just like Omarion did on Self Made 2. GFID is still set to drop on July 31.

Listen to Diced Pineapples after the jump'

Listen: Rick Ross feat. Wale and Drake 'Diced Pineapples'

(Props to Nature from QB)

Listen to 'Sixteen' (feat. Andre 3000) at Mr. X's spot)

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New Music: Fabolous 'Dope Bi**h (Remix)', Plus Cee-Lo Green & Raekwon

Wed 25 Jul 2012

It's all in the Def Jam family as Fabolous drops two verses over The-Dream's current single with Pusha T. Fab's Loso's Way 2: Rise To Power is coming later this year. Stream his latest freestyle/remix down below.

New Music: Fabolous ' 'Dope Bi**h (Remix)'

via Fabolous

More from Cee-Lo Green, and Raekwon after the jump'..

New Music: Cee-Lo Green ' 'I'm A Man'

Cee-Lo brings the funk on 'I'm A Man,' a cut off the original motion picture soundtrack to 1976 film remake, Sparkle. The film which stars the late Whitney Houston, along with Jordin Sparks, and Cee-Lo, comes to a theatre near you on August 17. Stream the full soundtrack on the official soundcloud page. (Thanks to Rap-Up)

New Music: Raekwon ' 'Keep It Politics' (prod. by DJ Babu)

The latest release off Ruby Hornet and MTV2's Closed Sessions project features Raekwon and DJ Babu. Watch the accompanying video here, and stream up top.

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Trey Songz Enlists Lil' Wayne, Diddy, MMG, Young Jeezy on 'Chapter V' (Tracklisting)

Wed 25 Jul 2012

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Kreayshawn's 'Go Hard (La La La)' Video: Soul-Crushing or Sorta Fun?

Tue 24 Jul 2012

I'm still waiting for the mindblowing Kreayshawn song that Pharrell told me about, the song that he begrudgingly admitted to me was pretty damn good. A conclusion that shattered his entire perspective on reality and disrupted the universe's time-space continuum.

This song, 'Go Hard (La La La)' doesn't seem to be it. But at the same time, I confessed to Mikey Fresh and Mr. North today that I don't think it's the most horrible thing I've ever heard/watched either. In fact, I think the beat by German electronic producer Boyz Noize is decent and catchy.
As for the video, the colorful pop-art effects by Syndrome (and Kreay, herself') are packed with blatant Kaws and SoMe rip-offs, Roy Lichtenstein cues, and Mishka eyeball prints'.
but Kreay and her band of she-ferrets actually look cute. Dare I say'feminine?

Perhaps I bumped my head. But I don't hate it'as much as I do this new Owl City x Carly Rae Jepson video that I just watched on Jezebel. Why did I do that to myself?

Watch Kreayshawn's 'Go Hard (La La La)'
And tell me, art reference gets ripped off the most in the video?
after the jump

At the very least'admit how much better this is than this'or this!

Do you notice any of these 'references' in the Kreayshawn x Syndrome video?:
-KAWS: a sample of his latest exhibit at Galerie Perrotin (Hong Kong). (via Arrested Motion)
-Roy Lichtenstein: amazing pop-art icon who subverted classic comic-book graphics on huge canvases. ('Ohh'Alright', 1967)
-SoMe: award-winning graphic artist and video director, part of France's Ed Banger crew. Did Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E' and Kid Cudi's 'Day 'n' Night' videos. (That Cudi video is still one of my favorite of all time.)
-Mishka: streetwear crew, uses lots of those classic punk bloodshot eyeball icons on their gear. Pretty sure Kreay owns a pair of these and said, let's make a video out of my pants!

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Azealia Banks Dazzles at the Mermaid Ball in Hollywood
Riff Raff's Official 'Welcome to Mad Decent' Jewelry #Exclusive
New Video: Kreayshawn Feat. 2 Chainz 'Breakfast'
New Video: 2 Chainz feat. Kreayshawn 'Murder'

1. Nightfall Says:
   July 24th, 2012 at 5:50 pm

   I dont take Kreayshawn serious as an artist, rapper or what no matter who cosigns her'.Mr FAB really?

   Can I honestly ask why Persia who's currently up for the Underground Music Awards 'Female Artist of the Year' does not even seem to be on the radar of the digital tastemakers, bloggers, etc?

   I hoped just off the former connection to EgoTrip via the White Rapper show she'd get some notice in the midst of the Kreay/Iggy/Azealia wave that's currently in.

   Oh well, This 80's looking vid is different'..and bad. I could see it getting heavy play in the Cindy Luoper 'I Want My MTV' days'.

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   Miss Info Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 6:28 pm

   um'..Cindy Lauper is a god!

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   J. Reed Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 7:33 pm

   That's usually my same response when people wonder how a heterosexual black dude from the westside of Chicago could possibly enjoy 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' so much.

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2. Um... Says:
   July 24th, 2012 at 5:53 pm

   I don't get it'how come no one hates on MMG repeatedly filming videos in parking lots and abandoned warehouses tho' hahaha

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   Um... Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 6:15 pm

   From what was said in the post you could say she's also ripping off Jeff Koons, Buff Monster(whose work resembles the 'dead eyed X_X' cartoon characters throughout more so than KAWS, Speed Buggy(Old School Cartoon), the hearts and imaginations of young girls everywhere haha(the cupcakes and bright colors), and maybe she used the Mishka trademark eye mats instead of just straight ripping them off and a bevy of other things she may just genuinely like and decided to incorporate in her video' but alas I understand you had a job to do and an entry to fill haha

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   Miss Info Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 6:27 pm

   hahaha'i was just riffing, but I love that you are even more schooled on art references than me. I'm the first to admit I wish I knew more. I'm going to check out Buff Monster. And who do you think gets credit for the original bloodshot eye iconography? I don't know that I really see too much Koons in there but you're probably right. I thought The Love Bug car, but I don't know Speed Buggy.

   thank you so much for the insight!

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   Miss Info Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 6:28 pm

   honestly, I don't even think those redundant rap vids get enough of a reaction out of me to discuss. I prefer something that I either hate or love than just'meh.

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   Um... Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 6:46 pm

   haha true true I feel you. Speed Buggy was that old Hannah Barbara cartoon with the dune buggy that looked like an alternate Scooby Doo universe, and I just got Koons from the bubbly, weird, furry bits haha

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   Miss Info Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 7:04 pm

   do you post about art on your tumblr etc? I want to include more of that here'in my off-time, I love exploring art/design.

   

   Um... Reply:
   July 24th, 2012 at 7:15 pm

   I used to, started focusing more on putting my photography out there, but it is something I've considered getting back into'shameless plug haha but I recently posted some images from an upcoming Styles P and Saigon shoot I was at'but I dunno if I'm supposed to put that out there just yet haha

3. Diontre Says:
   July 24th, 2012 at 6:58 pm

   Why?!?!?!?! How does Kreayshawn keep getting these chances??? I can understand bringing something to hip hop we haven't seen before (white girls rapping), but the golden rule should be held to everybody. Iggy can actually spit, Kreayshawn not so much

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4. Jason Says:
   July 24th, 2012 at 7:05 pm

   at times she looks bored in her own video

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5. nar Says:
   July 24th, 2012 at 7:36 pm

   Why do you slant everything you write about kreyshawn in such a negative manner, miss info? I'm just curious. I'm not passing moral judgement, simply perplexed as to why you always write about her begrudgingly? It's not like you guys are over here promoting El-p or Killer Mike's latest classics.

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6. Domogotsole Says:
   July 24th, 2012 at 8:01 pm

   Kreayshawn looks so uncomfortable in those heels. Her sister looks uncomfortable in the entire video. Hate to say it but Kreay resembled Amy Winehouse in this vid with the more feminine getup and tatoos. Like the art references though.

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