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2013 Summer Album Releases | Lists
The official first day of summer doesn’t come until Friday June 21st, but the summer season in music is already underway and the stakes have
Austin Millz Releases ‘No Loitering’ Mix | New Music
Producer Austin Millz has been simmering beneath the surface for quite some time, and with each work he puts out – his star seems to
Charlamagne Tha God Calls Kanye West, “A Walking Contradiction” | Video
Kanye West's Yeezus album has gotten rave reviews from critics across the board (we even gave it quite a solid rating when it comes to delivering music), but it appears at least one person isn't a fan of the recent actions of Kanye West (who he labels Kanye Kardashian), and that's Power 105.1 radio personality Charlamagne Tha God. Despite the world accepting, adoring, and praising the message of his record "New Slaves" as innovative and a wealth of truth, Charlamagne believes that it's further propogating the contradiction of Kanye West. Charlamagne sits down with Vlad TV to further discuss his views on the new songs and the new Kanye West. Compelling argument either way. (more...)
Kanye West’s Parkinson’s Lyric Pisses Off Parkinson Organizations | News
Remember last year when Kanye West dropped a song called "Theraflu" (later renamed "Cold") and then proceeded to piss off the company Theraflu? Well, his rhymes are pissing people off again. On the opening track to his soon-to-be-chart-topping album, Yeezus, "On Sight" he raps, "A monster about to come alive again/Soon as I pull up and park the Benz/We get this bitch shaking like Parkinson's." Well, now the American Parkinson Disease Association are pissed and it's Vice President Kathryn Whitford told TMZ, "We find these lyrics distasteful and the product of obvious ignorance." Read more from the APDA below. (more...)
Kanye West, J. Cole, and Mac Miller’s Projections for Major Hip Hop Sales Week | Billboard Blast
It's what we've been waiting for, most definitely. June 18th was by far one of the biggest days for hip hop in a long time and the first week sales are certainly showing. After clocking the first 24 hours of sales, Hits Daily Double releases their weekly forecast of project album sales and to the surprise of no one, Kanye West is out in front with J. Cole in second and Mac Miller third. So how much exactly are the three planning to sell? Check out the projected sales below. (more...)
Miley Cyrus Premieres “We Can’t Stop” Video | Music Video
The fact that Miley Cyrus has been spread all over hip hop blogs truly shows the transformation and the influence that her recent actions, decisions, music direction has had on people. Unable to contain her excitement any more, Miley Cyrus finally premieres the video for her lead single "We Can't Stop." which certainly features more than enough compelling acts including twerking, grills, pool parties, and just an overall fun, unpredictable, party environment - surely typical. Mike Will Made It, who makes a cameo in the clip, produced the record and will no doubt be featured on her forthcoming album which also includes tracks with Mac Miller, Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa, and more. Watch below. (more...)
Ne-Yo Gives Update on Beyoncé’s Album, “They’re Still Figuring Out What They Want It To Be” | News
With Kanye West's Yeezus hitting stores this week and Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Trail coming in the forthcoming weeks, the anticipation for Beyoncé's studio album is only heightening with the major releases from the people around her. Opening up in GQ Magazine about the album way back in January, she talked about bringing the genre of R&B back, but since then we've only heard a few records - one being the leaked "Grown Woman." So what could be the hold up? Fortunately enough, Ne-Yo has no qualms about spilling the beans about the progress of Beyoncé fifth album and he reveals to Billboard that "they're still figuring out what they want it to be." He also discusses the contributions he's made to Jay-Z's upcoming album. (more...)
