J. Cole ‘Born Sinner’ Takes No.1 Spot Over Kanye West ‘Yeezus’

While J. Cole’s Born Sinner was initially blocked from No. 1 on the Billboard 200, he celebrates his second No. 1 this week. In its third week on the chart, Born Sinner rises 2-1 with 58,000 sold (down 32%, according to Nielsen SoundScan). The set spent its first two weeks at No. 2—first stuck behind an also-debutingYeezus from Kanye West, … Continue reading →

#NewMusic : Pete Rock x Camp Lo x Mac Miller “Megan Good”

He may have gone through an arduous legal battle with Lord Finesse over “Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza” last year, but there isn’t a shortage of rap legends in Mac Miller’s corner. De La Soul, 9th Wonder and DJ Premier have all co-signed the Pittsburgh kid, and now NYC vets Pete Rock and Camp Lo … Continue reading →

Since Jay-Z/Samsung…Lady Gaga To Release Album via Mobile App…Did #Samsung Profit or Not?

Elite Daily — by Joseph Milord The deal that saw Samsung Mobile purchase a million copies of the heavily anticipated “Magna Carta Holy Grail” album for $5 million was a big win for Jay-Z. That much is clear. The move ensured that Mr. Carter’s album would essentially go platinum before its official release and he would … Continue reading →

#NewMusic : Snoop Dogg “Passenger Seat”

The Lion channels his inner dogg for a retrospective cut slated to be included on the LA Leakers x Cardo upcoming mixtape. He offers a mellow cut for you to ride along with in his passenger seat. This is classic Snoop right here. Continue reading →

Listen: Jay-Z Talks #MagnaCarta w/Angie Martinez Live on Hot97 [Stream]

  HOT97 strikes again! Moments ago, Jay-Z popped at NYC’s 1 number hip-hop station for an impromptu interview. So far, they discussed Hov’s first week sales, changing RIAA rules, how fatherhood has changed him and more. In a sincere moment, Jay also talked about how his parents divorce still leaves him with an empty feeling. … Continue reading →

Stalley x Scarface “Swangin” [Official Video]

Stalley pays tribute to classic cars and rides clean in “Swangin,” the video in support of his forthcoming debut album. From his hometown of Massillon, Ohio to Houston, Texas, the MMG rapper takes viewers on a trip replacing first-class flights with old school slabs and custom whips. Scarface holds down H-Town’s 3rd Ward as Rick … Continue reading →

Pusha T Delays ‘My Name Is My Name’ Debut Album, Confirms No ‘Cruel Winter’

Looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for My Name Is My Name. During a recent radio interview, Pusha T announced that his debut solo album — which was originally scheduled to arrive July 16 — has been pushed back to August. The Clipse MC cited the recent influx of new records, like Yeezus, Born Sinner, The Gifted and Magna Carta … Continue reading →

#NewMusic : Wale x J. Cole “Winter Schemes”

Their newly released albums in The Gifted and Born Sinner are holding the No.1 and No.2 slots on Billboard’s album charts. Now Wale and J. Cole come through with their promise and treat fans with a new collaboration, “Winter Schemes.” The two Roc Nation MC’s stick to lyrics and as the title suggests, keeps it cold over the soulful … Continue reading →

#NewMusic : Jay-Z “Dead Presidents III” [Full Version]

The power of Twitter. During his on-going Q&A session with fans on his Twitter account, Jay-Z was asked about the cult classic “Dead Presidents 3″ which leaked back in 2007 during his American Gangster album run. In a good mood on the even before his Magna Carta Holy Grail LP releases in-stores, Jay gave his … Continue reading →

#NewMusic : Slaughterhouse “Slaughter Session” [Prod by Just Blaze]

Slaughterhouse recently announced that Just Blaze is executive producing their upcoming third album, but the Shady boys have cooked up something on the side with the former Roc-A-Fella beatmaker. Joell, Royce and Crook rep the House Gang on “Slaughter Session,” a thumping cut that you’ll find on Tony Touch’s new LP, The Piece Maker 3: Return of the … Continue reading →